Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade 2017
No.16/1/2016-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 16th January, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2017.
In connection with arrangements for the Republic Day/ At Home Function/Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2017, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in Annexure-A would be closed at 1300 hours on 25.01.2017 till 1300 hours on 26.01.2017. These buildings would also be closed at 1830 hours on 22.01.2017 till 1300 hours on 23.01.2017 for the full dress rehearsal.
2. The buildings indicated in Annexure-B would be closed on 26.01.2017 till 1930 hours for ‘At Home Function’. The buildings indicated in Annexure-C would be closed at 1200 noon on 29.01.2017 till 1930 hours on 29.01.2017. The buildings indicated in Annexure-D would be closed on 28.01.2017 from 1600 hours till 1930 hours for the full dress rehearsal for Beating Retreat Ceremony.
3. The above arrangements may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.
7th CPC — revision of pay scales — amendment of Service / Recruitment Rules
F.No.AB-14017/13/2016-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Estt.-RR Division
North Block, New Delhi
Dated:18th January 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations — revision of pay scales —amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 9th August, 2016 regarding amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules by replacing the existing Pay Band and Grade Pay with the corresponding Level in the Pay Matrix in the revised pay structure recommended by the Seventh CPC and notified in the CCS(Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.
2. Subsequently, this Department held meetings in October/November, 2016 with the administrativeMinistries/Departments to review the progress in the implementation of the OM. An important suggestion made in the meetings was with respect to facilitating the process of consultation with the Legislative Department for drafting notification for amendment of RRs in accordance with OM dated 9th August, 2016 and its Hindi translation so as to expedite the issue of notification. In this regard, this Department in consultation with Legislative Department has prepared a model notification in English and Hindi for use of the Administrative Ministries/Departments. These are annexed at Annexure I and Annexure II.
3. Another issue which came up in the meeting is with respect to retention of standard Note under Co1.11 incorporated in the Schedule of the RRs regarding the regulation of service rendered prior to implementation of 6th CPC, in those cases where the issue of upgradation/merger of the posts were involved. The relevant Note reads as follows:
“Note: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission.”
And/or
“Note: For purposes of appointment on deputation/ absorption basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay/pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay/pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.”
4. After the implementation of 7 th CPC, there are only a few cases of merger/upgradation of pay scale. It has been decided in consultation with UPSC that in cases where merger/ upgradation of pay are not involved in the recommendations of the 7 thCPC, the Note as referred above is not to be prescribed in the RRs/SRs. The guidelines in this regard have also been separately issued. The model notification includes a provision for deletion of the Note.
5. The Ministries/Departments are requested to finalise draft notification for amendment of the SRs/RRs in line with the model notification and thereafter, refer the same to the Legislative Department for vetting. The Legislative Department may dispose of references received from the Ministries/Departments within two weeks. Any amendment which is beyond the scope of the model rules will be finalized in usual process i.e. consultation with DoPT, UPSC and Legislative Department.
6. This Department is monitoring the implementation of the OM dated 09.08.2016. All Ministries / Departments are therefore requested to furnish information as per Annexure-III at the earliest.
7th CPC recommendations – Amendment of Service Rules / Recruitment Rules
No .AB-14017/13//2016-Estt(RR)-Pt
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G & pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
***
North Block, New Delhi
Dated:18.01.2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations – amendment of Service Rules/ Recruitment Rules.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No AB.14017/61/2008-Estt. (RR) dated 24/03/2009 regarding amendment of Service Rules/ Recruitment Rules in pursuance of Sixth Pay Commission’s recommendations. The revised pay structure recommended by 6th CPC and approved by the Government included a number of ‘merged grades’ with a common Pay Band and Grade Pay.
2. In order to regulate the service rendered in the pre-revised scale where there have been merger of more than one grade into one with a single grade pay, it was advised that a Note to the following effect may be inserted under relevant columns in the Schedule of RRs and under relevant provisions in Service Rules.
“Note: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission. For purposes of appointment on deputation/ absorption basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/the date from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay/pay scale extended based on the recommendations of the Commission except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay/pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the post(s) for which that grade pay/pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.”
3. It has been observed that after implementation of 7th CPC there are only a few cases of merger/upgradation of pay scale. However in cases where merger/ upgradation of pay is recommended in the 7th CPC and the same has been accepted, there is a need to provide a Note on similar lines as above with relevant changes i.e. the date 1.1.2006 needs to be replaced with 1.1.2016 and “6th CPC” is to be replaced with “7th CPC”. In other cases the Note as referred above need not to be prescribed in the RRs/SRs where no merger/ upgradation are involved as per 7th CPC recommendations.
Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to deaf and dumb employees of Central Government
No.20/2/2016-E-1I(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
***
North Block, New Delhi
Dated:17.01.2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Grant of Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to deaf and dumb employees of Central Government.
In supersession of this Department O.M.No.21(2)/2011-E-II(B) dated 19.02.2014 regarding admissibility of Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to employees who are deaf and dumb, the undersigned is directed to say that the matter has been re-examined and it has been decided with the approval of Competent Authority that Transport Allowance at double the normal rates is admissible to Hearing Impaired employees also in addition to employees who are both deaf and dumb.
2. Transport Allowance at double the normal rates would be admissible to the ‘Hearing Impaired employees having loss of sixty decibels or more in the better ear in the conversation range of frequencies’ as per Persons With Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
3. The admissibility of Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to above categories of employees is subject to recommendation of the Head of ENT Department of a Government Civil Hospital and fulfilment of other conditions applicable in respect of other disabilities mentioned in Dlo Expenditure’s O.M. No. 1902911/78-E-IV (B) dated 31st August, 1978 read with O.M.No.21(2)12008-E.II(B) dated 29.08.2008.
4. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, this order issues in consultation with the Comptroller And Auditor General of India.
5. These orders would be effective from 19.02.2014.
The whole sale price index for the month of December has risen by 3.39% , which declined in past three months , this increase is due to manufacturing price increase (oil prices has increased), the food prices had in fact has come down in December 2016 .
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was showing marginal decline from 278 points to 277 points in November 2016 , the DA stood at 4.76% as on November 2016 , most likely the CPI may show increase of 1 point and may rise to 278 points in December 2016 or stay stable at 277 points.
Scenario I: If the CPI for the month of December 2016 is at 276 points(decrease on one point) , the expected DA from January 2017 is likely at 2% (Total 4.97 % ).
Scenario II :Even if the CPI for the month of December 2016 is at 277 points, the expected DA from January 2017 is likely at 3% (Total 5% ).
Scenario III: If the CPI for the month of December 2016 is at 278 points, the expected DA from January 2017 is likely at 3% (Total 5.04 % ).
GDS Committee Report – Indefinite Hunger Fast Deferred
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYYEES
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION-GDS
1st FLOOR NORTH AVENUE PO BUILDING
NEW DLEHI – 110001
Ref: NFPE/AIPEU-GDS/AGTN/2017
Dated – 17.01.2017
GDS COMMITTEE REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF POST SOUGHT PERMISSION FROM ELECTION COMMISSION FOR PUBLISHING THE REPORT – DISCUSSION HELD WITH NFPE & FNPO – ASSURED TO PUBLISH THE REPORT IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING APPROVAL
INDEFINITE HUNGER FAST DEFERRED
Dear Comrades,
As you are aware, the GDS Committee headed by Shri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Postal Board Member, has submitted its report to Government on 24th November 2016. Secretary, Posts, informed us that the report will be published only after getting approval of the Minister, Communications. Earlier, GDS Committee Report was published on the very same date of submission. 7th Pay Commission Report was also published immediately on submission to Government.
Protesting against the unjustified stand of the Department, NFPE & AIPEU-GDS conducted nationwide agitational programmes like protest demonstration, dharna etc. Finally we have given notice for indefinite hunger fast in front of the Directorate from 18.01.2017, by Secretary General, NFPE and all General Secretaries of affiliated Unions including AIPEU-GDS. After our hunger fast notice things started moving. Secretary, Department of Posts deputed a Senior Officer to the Minister’s office to get the approval of the Minister. Minister granted permission to publish the Report with a condition that Election Commission’s approval should be obtained before publishing the Report, as Election Commission has already declared election to five State Assemblies.
On 16.01.2017, the Department called us for discussion with Member (Technology). In the discussion Member (T) informed that “a reference has been made to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and a response is expected shortly”. We recorded our strong protest against the unjustified delay in publishing the report. The Member (T) expressed “the difficulty in hosting the report in the Department’s website on account of the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct in view of assembly elections having been announce in five states”. The appeal given by the Department to call off the indefinite hunger fast is published below.
In view of the above, the Federal Secretariat of NFPE and AIPEU-GDS has reviewed the situation based on the written assurance given by the Department and has decided to postpone the indefinite hunger fast to be commenced from 18th January 2017. Even if we go on indefinite fast or strike, Department cannot publish it without the permission of Election Commission, as the Department has already submitted it to Election Commission for permission.
We hope that the Election Commission will grant permission shortly to publish the Report.
NFPE & AIPEU-GDS has made sincere effort for compelling the Department to publish the GDS Committee Report and conducted nationwide agitational programmes. It is only because of our agitational programmes and indefinite hunger fast notice, the Department was compelled to get permission and also submitted it for Election Commission’s approval.
NFPE & AIPEU-GDS always stand with the three lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks and we assure our GDS employees that if GDS Committee Report is against the interest of the GDS NFPE & AIPEU-GDS will declare serious agitational programmes including strike.
Dearness Relief to pensioners in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01/07/2012
No.25014/05/2016.AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
****
North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated the 17 January, 2017
To
The Chief Secretaries of all the
State Governments and UTs.
Subject: Extension of scope of grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01/07/2012.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare’s OM No. 42/13/2012-P&PW(G) dated 25th October, 2012(copy enclosed) regarding “Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01/07/2012.”.
2. The applicability of the provisions of the aforesaid OM to All India Service Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5 th CPC has been considered by this Department and it has been decided to make the provisions of the aforesaid Office Memorandum of Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare regarding “Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5 th CPC w.e.f. 01/07/2012” applicable, mutatis-mutandis, to the All India Service Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the prerevised scales of 5th CPC.
Enclo: as above.
Yours faithfully,
(Rajesh Kumar Yadav)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Revision of Provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972
No.25014/05/2016.AIS-11
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
****
North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated the 17th January, 2017
To
The Chief Secretaries of all the
State Governments and UTs.
Subject: Revision of Provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS(Pension) Rules,1972.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare’s OM No.38/6/2010-P&PW(A)(Pt.) dated 18 thMarch, 2013(copy enclosed) regarding “Revision of Provisional pension.”.
2. The applicability of the provisions of the aforesaid OM regarding grant of Provisional Pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 has been considered by this Department and it has been decided to make the provisions of the aforesaid Office Memorandum of Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare regarding “Revision of Provisional Pension” applicable, mutatis-mutandis, to the All India Service Pensioners to whom provisional pension was sanctioned under Rule 6 of All India Service(Death-Cum-Retirement-Benefits) Rules, 1958.
Yours faithfully,
(Rajesh mar Yadav)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Extension of scope of Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the New Defined Contribution Pension System (NPS)
No.25014/05/2016.AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
****
North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated the 17th January, 2017
To
The Chief Secretaries of all the
State Governments and UTs.
Subject: Extension of scope of Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the New Defined Contribution Pension System (NPS).
Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare’s OM No.38/41/06-P&PW(A) dated 5th October,2009 (copy enclosed) regarding “Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the New Defined Contribution Pension System(NPS)”.
2. The applicability of the provisions of the aforesaid OM regarding grant of additional Relief on death/disability of members of all india service who have joined Service on or after 01.01.2004 has been considered by this Department and it has been decided to make the provisions of the aforesaid office Memorandum of Department of Pension and Pensioner Welfare regarding “Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the New Defined Contribution Pension System(NPS)” applicable, mutatis-mutandis, to the all India Service Pensioners/Family of all india service officers who have joined service on or after 01.01.2004.
Yours faithfully,
Enclo: as above.
(Rajesh Kumar Yadav)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Tel.No.230947114
No.S.11011/11/2016-CGHS(P)/EHS
Government Of India
Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare
EHS Section
*****
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 9th January, 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.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s OM No.S.11011/2/2008-CGHS(P) dated 20th May, 2009 vide which orders were issued revising the rates of monthly subscription for availing CGHS facility, as also the entitlement for free diet, entitlement of accommodation in private empanelled hospitals under CGHS, etc.
2. Consequent upon revision of pay on the basis of the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, it has been decided to revise the rates of subscription, to be made by employees/pensioners, for availing benefits under the CGHS, with effect from 1st January, 2017. It has also been decided to revise the monetary ceiling limits for various entitlements of the beneficiaries for availing CGHS facilities.
3. In supersession of all earlier instructions, the following revisions are being made, in so far as it relates to the facilities mentioned below:
(A) Monthly Contributions for availing CGHS facility:-
Sl.No
Corresponding
Levels in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC
Comtribution
(Rs. Per Month)
1
Level : 1 to 5
250
2
Level: 6
450
3
Level: 7 to 11
650
4
Level: 12 & above
1000
(B) Entitlement of wards in private hospitals empanelled under CGHS:
Sl.No
Corresponding Basic Pay drawn by the officer in 7th CPC per month
Ward entitlement
1
Up to Rs.47,600/-
General
2
Rs.47,601/- to Rs.63,100/-
Semi-Private
3
Rs.63,101/- and above
Private
(c) Monetary Ceiling for free Diet:-
The Monetary ceiling for free diet for CGHS beneficiaries is revised to pay/pension/family pension of Rs.44,900/- per month.
(D) Monetary ceiling for free diet for beneficiaries suffering from TB or mental disease:-
The monetary ceiling for free diet in case of beneficiary suffering from TB or Mental disease is revised to pay/pension/family pension of Rs.69,700/- per month.
(E) Pay slab for determining the entitlement of Nursing Home facilities in Government/State Government/Municipal Hospitals:-
The monetary ceiling for determining the entitlement of nursing home facilities in Central Government/State Government/Municipals Hospitals is revised to Pay/Pension/family pension Rs.47,600/- per month and above.
(F) Monetary ceiling for direct consultation with specialists in Central Government/State Government/Municipal Hospitals:-
The monetary ceiling for determining the entitlement for direct consultation with specialists in Central Government/State Government/Municipal Hospitals will continue at the existing rates until revision of the same after consultation with Ministry of Finance.
(G) Pay slab for determining the entitlement of accommodation in AIIMS, New Delhi.
The revised entitlement, as per the pay drawn by the officials, is as follows:
Sl.No
Corresponding Basic Pay drawn by the officer in 7th CPC per month
Ward entitlement
1
Up to Rs.63,100/-
General
2
Rs.63,101/- to Rs.80,900/-
Semi-Private
3
Rs.80,901/- and above
Deluxe/Private
4. It is clarified that the reference to pay in this order relates to the pay drawn in the level of pay.
5. Pensioners have an option to get their CGHs pensioner card made by either making CGHs contribution on an annual basis (twelve months) or by making contribution for 10 (ten) years 120 (one hurdred and twenty) months for getting a pensioner CGHS card with life-time validity, It is clarified that:
(i) contribution to be made by pensioners/family pensioners would be the amount that they were subscribing at the time of their retirement or at the time of death of the Government servant;
(ii) Pensioner beneficiaries, who have already obtained CGHS Card with life time validity by paying a lump sum amount equivalent to 10 years contribution, will not be required to pay any additional amount as a result of the revision in the rates of contribution for availing CGHS facility;
(iii) Entitlement of Pensioners/family pensioners, who have already deposited their contribution for life time CGHS facility, will not be changed.
(iv) Pensioners/family pensioners who are contributing to the CGHS on an annual basis and wish to continue to avail CGHs benefits will have to contribute at the revised rates up to the time of contribution needed to cover a period of a total of ten years from the time pensioner CGHS card was issued for the first time to them. The revised rate of contribution for the remaining period would be with reference to the level of pay that he/she would have drawn in the post held by him/her (at the time of his/her retirement/death) had he/she continued to be in service now but for his/her retirement/death; and
(v) Any pensioner/family pensioner who is entitled to avail CGHS facility has not so far got his/her pensioner CGHS card made, the rate of contribution in such cases will be with reference to the level of pay that he/she would have drawn in the post held by him/her (at the time of his/her retirement/dcath) had he/she continued to be in service now but for his/her retirement/death.
6. This issues with the concurrence of the Department of Expenditure vide their I.D.Note No.18(1)/EV/2016, dated 24/11/2016.
7. Hindi version will follow.
(Sunil Kumar Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Government of India.
Tel: 23061986
