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PCDA Circular 576 – Revise in 2nd Life Award of SFP & LFP of MWO

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PCDA Circular 576 – Revise in 2nd Life Award of SFP & LFP of MWO

Amendment to GOI, MOD letter No. 16(01)2014/D(Pen/Pol) dated 18th May 2016 issued for revision of Casualty Pensionary award in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Force Officers and JCO/ORs Pensioners / Family pensioners

Office of the Principal CDA (Pensions)
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad – 211 01

REGISTERED

Circular No. 576

Dated: 27th February, 2017

Subject: Amendment to GOI, MOD letter No. 16(01)2014/D(Pen/Pol) dated 18th May 2016 issued for revision of Casualty Pensionary award in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Force Officers and JCO/ORs Pensioners / Family pensioners.

Reference: This office Circular No.560 dated 08.06.2016.

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(Available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in)

Copy of GOI, MOD letter No. 16(01)/2014-D(Pen/Pol) dated 16th January, 2017 is forwarded herewith for further necessary action at your end.

2. Minimum of fitment table for the rank ‘MWO’ group ‘X’ has been amended in Annexure-B (Air Force) attached with the GOI, MOD letter No. 16(01)2014/D(Pen/Pol) dated 18th May 2016 (circulated vide Circular No. 560). Accordingly, Special Family Pension, 2nd Life Award of Special Family Pension, Liberalized Family Pension & 2nd Life Award of Liberalized Family Pension in respect of MWO ‘X’ have also been revised.

For:

Rank Min of fitment Table SFP 2nd Life Award of SFP LFP 2nd Life Award of LFP
MWO 21790 13074 6537 21790 13074

Read :

Rank Min of fitment Table SFP 2nd Life Award of SFP LFP 2nd Life Award of LFP
MWO 21970 13182 6591 21970 13182

3. It is requested that all affected cases may please be revised at your end and pension may be revised accordingly.

4. These orders/ instructions may please be provided / circulated to all Pension Disbursing Authorities (DPDOs/ Paying Branches/ Treasuries/ PAOs etc.) under your jurisdiction to ensure the revision at the earliest.

5. All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.

6. This circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination to all alongwith Defence pensioners and Pension Disbursing Agencies.

(S C Saroj)
Sr. Accounts Officer (P)

PCDA Circular 576

PCDA Circular 575 – Delay in dispatch of PPOs to the PDA by the Record Offices

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PCDA Circular 575 – Delay in first payment of pensionary awards and revised pension after issue of initial / corrigendum PPOs due to delayed dispatch / processing of PPOs by the Record Offices and Pension Disbursing Agencies i.e. Bank CPPCs, Treasuries and DPDOs etc

Office of the Principal CDA (Pensions)
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad – 211 01

REGISTERED

Circular No. 575

Dated: 20th February, 2017

To,

All Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs)
0 I/ C, All Record Offices

Subject: Delay in first payment of pensionary awards and revised pension after issue of initial / corrigendum PPOs due to delayed dispatch / processing of PPOs by the Record Offices and Pension Disbursing Agencies i.e. Bank CPPCs, Treasuries and DPDOs etc.

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(Available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in)

It has come to the notice of this office that payment of pension is getting delayed due to delay in dispatch of PPOs to the Pension Disbursing Agencies by the Record Offices. It has also come to the notice that delay is occurring at the end of Pension Disbursing Agencies too in disbursement of first payment of pensionary awards. Revised pension after issue of corrigendum PPOs also needs to be paid expeditiously by completing necessary action at the end of ROs and PDAs.

2. The matter was taken up with the ministry and PMO office by some pensioners and it has been desired that payment of pensionary benefits may be released without delay and time taken in dispatch/ processing of PPOs may be minimized.

3. In view of above, all ROs and PDAs are requested to avoid delay in dispatch/ processing of PPOs, so that DCRG, Commuted value of pension, pension in case of 1st payment and revised pension in the case of corrigendum may be credited to the pensioner’s account immediately.

4. This circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination to all alongwith Defence pensioners, Pension Disbursing Agencies and Record offices (ROs).

(S.C.Saroj)
Sr. Accounts Officer (P)

PCDA Circular 575

PCDA Circular 574 – 7th CPC recommendations for calculation of disability element

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PCDA Circular 574 – 7th CPC recommendations for calculation of disability element

Office of the Principal CDA (Pensions)
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad – 211 014

REGISTERED

Circular NO.574

Dated: 20th February,2017

Subject: Clarification on implementation of 7th Central Pay commission (CPC)

Reference: This office circular No.570 dated 31.10.2016.

(Available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in)

In terms of Para-9 of GOI, MOD letter dated 29th October 2016, the implementation of 7th CPC recommendations relating to methodology for calculation of disability element has been referred to the Anomalies Committee. The disability element which was being paid to pre-2016 Defence Pensioners as on 31.01.2015 will continue to be paid till decision on the recommendations of Anomalies Committee is taken by the Government. Accordingly, disability element will be continued @ which was paid as on 31.12.2015 (i.e. @ 119% DR), bur mean while before the implementation of the 7th CPC, dearness relief (DR) has been increased @ 125% w.e.f 01.01.2016 and paid to the pensioners.

2. The matter regarding recovery on account of payment of excess dearness relief, additional pension on disability pension & war injury element was raised by various pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) after the issue of this Office Circular No.570 dated 31.10.2016 on the basis of GOI, MOD letter NO.17(01)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 29th October 2016 regarding implementation of 7th CPC.

3. Now, it has been decided that recovery of excess amount, if any, paid on account of payment of DR @ 125% instead of DR 119% while working out disability element/war injury element and recovery of additional pension on disability element/war injury element paid w.e.f 01.01.2016 to pensioners who attainted the age of 80 years and above will be withheld till further orders.

4. This circular has been uploaded on this office websire www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination to all alongwith Defence pensioners and pension Disbursing Agencies.

(S C SAROJ)
Sr.Accounts Officer(P)

PCDA Circular 574

Aadhaar mandatory for final settlement of Pension claims

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Aadhaar Aadhaar mandatory for final settlement of Pension claims

The EPFO has clarified that obtaining of Aadhaar should be mandatory for the time being only for final settlement of Pension and not in withdrawl cases. The EPFO had extended the date of submission of Aadhaar Number authentication by the members of Employees’Pension Scheme 1995 upto 31st March 2017.

However, news item appearing in few dailies suggested that Aadhaar is not required in settlement of pension claims. Accordingly, the EPFO reiterated that the requirement of submitting Aadhaar is not insisted for the time being only in withdrawal benefit cases under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. Furnishing of Aadhaar is still mandatory for final settlement of pension and scheme certificate cases.

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Simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents” to AIS officers/pensioners

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simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents” to All India Service officers/pensioners

No.25014/05/2016.AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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North Block, New Delhi-110001.
Dated 30th January, 2017

To
The Chief Secretary of all the
State Governments/UTs

Subject: Extension of scope of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM regarding “simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents” to All India Service officers/pensioners — reg.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter of even number dated 01.09.2016 whereby provisions of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM 1/27/2011-P&PW(E) dated 01.07.2013 regarding “advance approval for grant of family pension to permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents of the Central Government pensioners” was extended mutatis-mutandis to permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents of All India Service officers/pensioners.

2.Further, it is to state that in Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM dated 01.07.2013 at Para the word “Appointing Authority” is used for Central Government pensioners where the ‘Appointing Authority’ is the administrative Ministry which also issues the Pension Payment Order unlike in the case of All India Service Officers/Pensioners. Accordingly, it is hereby clarified that the word “Appointing Authority” in respect of All India Service officers/Pensioners may be read as “Competent Authority” for grant of advance approval in terms of provisions of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM dated 01.07.2013.

Yours faithfully,

(Rajesh Kumar Yadav)
Under Secretary to Government of India

DOPT Order Copy

Timely commencement of family pension in favour of spouse by banks in the event of death of the pensioners

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Timely commencement of family pension in favour of spouse by banks in the event of death of the pensioners

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE

CPAO/IT&Tech/Bank Performance/2016-17/255

Dated:27.02.2017

Office Memorandum

Subject :– Timely commencement of family pension in favour of spouse by banks in the event of death of the pensioners.

Attention is invited to this Office OM No. CPAO/Tech/Banks Performance/2015­16/45 dated-02.06.2016[Sl. No. (i) a & (i) b] followed by minutes of the meeting dated­22.08.2016[Para II-(b)] on the above subject whereby Heads of all the CPPCs and Government Business Divisions of the Banks were advised to Commence the family pension to the spouse immediately on receipt of death certificate of the pensioner, proof of spouse age/date of birth and undertaking of recovery of excess payment latest within a month. However, analysis of reports prepared in CPAO regarding time taken in conversion of pension to family pension in favour of spouse of deceased pensioners shows inordinate delay in many cases. The details of these cases are available in CPPC logins on http://eppo.nic.in.

In view of the above, Heads of CPPCs and Government Business Divisions of the banks are advised to review the attached delay report and ensure compliance of the above instructions and submit the status report to CPAO along with reasons for delay by 8th March, 2017 positively by e-mail at [email protected]

(Subhash Chandra)
Controller of Accounts

CPAO ORDER

Come & Play Scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis & Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees

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Come & Play Scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis & Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees

No. 108/01/2016-17/CCSCSB
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated : 21st February, 2017

CIRCULAR

Subject:- Use of Sports facilities of Sports Authority of India under Come & Play Scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis & Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees & their dependent families – regarding.

The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) under administrative control of the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT), a nodal agency for promotion of Cultural & Sports activities amongst the Central Government Employees in the country, had started a scheme for use of Sports facilities of Sports Authority of India under their Come & Play scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis and Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees & their dependent families members. The details of the Come & Play Scheme are available at httr://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in => Schemes => Come and Play—Scheme.

Under the scheme, the Central Government Employees & their dependent family members may use sporting facilities for Badminton, Table Tennis and Fitness Centre (excluding Sauna Facility) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at their rates (on monthly basis) or rates available for Central Government employees and their dependent family members, whichever is lower.

On submission of monthly payment receipts (in original) of SAI to CCSCSB, the amount charged by SAI will be reimbursed after deducting the amount of Rs. 100/= (for Badminton and Table Tennis) and Rs. 200/= (for Fitness Centre), directly to their bank accounts linked with Aadhaar number. It may be noted that this scheme is one of indentified scheme of DOPT for DBT on boarding. The bank details (like Account number, Bank & Branch name, IFSC code & Aadhaar Number) may be furnished while submitting payment receipts for reimbursement, directly to the “Secretary (CCSCSB), Room No. 361, DOPT, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003.

All Ministries / Departments are requested to disseminate this circular for wide publicity in the Ministries / Departments and their attached & subordinate offices.

(Md Nadeem)
Under Secretary (CCSCSB)

DOPT ORDER

Promotion from GP Rs.1600 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota

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Promotion from GP Rs.1600 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota

RB ESTT.No.18/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/BHARAT SARKAR
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I-2016/CFP/S

New Delhi, dated 01.03 2017

The General Managers (P)
All Zonal Railways &
Production Units etc.
(As per standard list).

Subject: Promotion from GP Rs.1600 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota – Minimum eligibility condition of service for selection.

As the Railways are aware, in terms of Board’s letter No.EING)1.96/CFP/27 dated 1010.2000, 16-2/3% of the posts in the lowest grade of Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Trains Clerks, Offices Clerks and other categories of Clerks like Stores Clerks. etc. are filled by promotion of Matriculate erstwhile Group ‘0’ employees with a minimum of two years service in the concerned seniority units entirely on merit on the bests of a competitive examination.

2.A question has now a arisen as to whether any relaxation in two years of service condition is to be given to SC/ST candidates to appear in the selection for promotion from GP R,1800 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1300 (Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota being filled up on the basis of merit.

3.Accordingly, it is clarified that SC/ST employees in GP Rs.1800 (Level-1) will be eligible for consideration in the selection for promotion to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) and above against 16-2/3% promotion quota, only on completion of two years regular services in the concerned seniority unit.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Hindi version shall follow.

S/d,
(M K Meena)
Deputy Director Estt.(N)
Railway Board

Promotion

Revision of Rates of CGHS Subscription for Pensioner Clarification

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Revision of Rates of CGHS Subscription for Pensioner Clarification 

No. S.11011/11/2016- CGHS (P)/EHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
EHS Section
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Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 21st February, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme due to revision of pay and allowances of Central Government employees and revision of pension/ family pension on account of implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- clarification reg.

Attention is drawn to this Ministry’s OM of even No. dated 9th February, 2017 on the subject mentioned above.

2. This Ministry has been receiving seaveral representations w.r.t applicability of CGHS rates to pensioners superannuating on 31/1/2017.

The matter has been examined in this Ministry and it has been decided that ’employees, who had superannuated on 31/1/2017 may be allowed to apply for CGHS pensioner card by paying the subscription at the prevalent rates applicable as on 31/1/2017 vide OM no. 5.110111/2/2008- CGHS (P) dated 20/5/2009 till 15th March 2017.’

3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Sunil Kumar Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

CGHS Order

Bunching of stages in the Revised pay structure in the grade of Assistant Section Officers

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Bunching of stages in the Revised pay structure in the grade of Assistant Section Officers

F.No.7/1/2017-CS-I(A) (Pt.)
Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi – 3
Dated 27.02.17

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject: Bunching of stages in the Revised pay structure in the grade of Assistant Section Officers – Reg.

DoP&T has been receiving many references from various Ministries/Departments seeking clarification on the issue of grant of bunching to Assistant Section Officers of Central Secretariat Service in terms of Department of Expenditure’s O.M. dated 07.09.16.

2. It has also been noticed that there have been divergent views on the matter that while some Ministries/Departments have given the benefit on their own, some other Ministries/Departments have sought clarifications on various issues they are facing while giving the benefit of bunching in terms of DoE’s O.M. dated 07.09.16.

3. The matter has been taken up for further clarifications with Establishment Division/Department of Expenditure briefly on the following issues:

i. While the Seventh Pay Commission had not prescribed different modes of pay fixation for Direct Recruit (DR) and Promotee ASOs, there have been two different modes of pay fixation for DR and Promotees prior to implementation of Seventh Pay Commission. Due to differential methods of pay fixation, required differential of 3% is not calculable based on seniority alone as the other relevant facts of being DR/Promotee comes into play here.

ii. The manner of different pay fixation for DR ASO and promotee Assistants has been challenged in various court cases (viz. OA No.2147/2015, OA No.150/2016, OA No.1015/2013 and OA No.476/2015 etc.)

4. It has already been decided to consult Department of Expenditure through Establishment (pay) in the matter and same is under examination. Therefore,to ensure uniform implementation of Department of Expenditure’s instruction,all the Ministries/Departments are advised to wait for further instructions with regard to grant of bunching benefits to ASOs of CSS and also if orders have already been issued by any Ministry/Department, the same may not be given effect till further instructions.

5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(K.Srinivasan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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