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RSCWS request for early Setting up of 8th Central Pay Commission and Interim Relief for Central Government Employees

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RSCWS request for early Setting up of 8th Central Pay Commission and Interim Relief for Central Government Employees

RAILWAY SENIOR CITIZENS WELFARE SOCIETY
(Estd. 1991, Regd. No. 1881 – Under Registration of Societies Act),
IDENTIFIED BY DOP&PW GOVT. OF INDIA – UNDER PENSIONERS’ PORTAL
MEMBER, SCOVA (STANDING COMMITTEE FOR VOLUNTARY AGENCIES)

No. RSCWS/CHD/Memo -8th CPC/2023-6

Dated: 30-5-2023

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman,
Hon’ble Minister of Finance,
Government of India,
North Block, New Delhi.- 110001.
CC by Emai; Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman MOF <nsitharaman[at]nic.in>

Sub :– Setting up of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

Madam,

1. We draw your kind attention and that of the Government towards the financial constraints through which the Central Government employees and pensioners are passing for the last 70 years due to long gaps of 10 years between the Central Pay Commissions since Independence and very negligible rise of Pay & Pension each time due to defective formulae for fixation of revised Pay & Allowances and Pension adopted by each Pay Commission. Thus it leads to erosion of relativity with the other sections of society as well as the relativity vis-à-vis Per Capita Income of the Country.

2. The Seventh Central Pay Commission (CPC) had submitted its report in February 2017. Orders for its implementation were issued in July & August, 2017 with the provision that arrears of Revised Pays be paid w.e.f. 1-1-2016 and that of the Allowances etc. from later date(s).

3. a) Per capita income (as interpolated at current prices) in India had more than doubled from Rs.93,293/- in 2015-16 to Rs 1,97,000/- in 2022-23 (as per Budget Speech of MOF for the year 2023-24).

b) Pay & Pension of Central Govt. employees had increased by only 42% from 1-1-2016 to 1-1-2023 as against a rise of 111% in the Per Capita Income of the Country in this period as per details indicated above.

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission Latest News

c) This was a great injustice with the Central Government employees and pensioners, caused due to continuous erosion of their real income; the Dearness Allowances and Dearness Reliefs do not provide requisite relief against inflation nor do they provide the required element to keep pace with the rise in per capita income of the country.

4. Seventh Pay Commission had fixed the Minimum Pay as Rs.18,000 instead of Rs.26,000 and erroneously proposed the fitment Factor as 2.57 instead of 3.15 thus doing great injustice to the employees and the pensioners, who face a triple jeopardy with deficient formula for DA & DR especially on account of irrational weightage to consumable items for compiling Consumer Price Index.

5. Fifth & Sixth Pay Commissions had recommended for delinking the Pay revision from a 10 years norm and link it with the date from which DA/DR rises above 50%.For ready reference, an extract of the relevant Para (1.1.4) of Sixth Pay Commission, is placed at Annexure 1 of this Memorandum.

6. As per the recommendations of the last three Central Pay Commissions, the future pay revision should be done when the DA/DR reaches 50% or more than the basic pay; the pay structure needs revision to neutralize the impact of inflation. The rate of DA/DR is projected to cross 50% or even more from Jan-2024 and as such the Pay & Allowances and Pension needs to be revised from January, 2024 accordingly.

7. The Pay Commissions have all along been taking about 2 years for submitting their Reports and another one year or more is taken by the Government to consider and to implement the same. This further erodes the relative value of the Pay & Pension proposed by Pay Commission.

8. It is therefore requested that Eighth Central Pay Commission may please be set up early and an Interim relief be granted to the Central Government employees & Pensioners w.e.f. 1-1-2024, to compensate them for the erosion of their Pay and Pension due to inflation & loss on account of relativity with GDP.

With regards.

Yours faithfully,

Secretary General/RSCWS

Copy To: –

1 Secretary, Finance Expenditure, North Block, New Delhi-110001.
2 Secretary, Department of Public Grievances, Adm. Reforms & Pensions, 5th Floor, Patel Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001

ANNEXURE – I

Para1.1.4 of 6th CPC is reproduced below:

1.1.4 The Fifth Pay Commission had recommended that pay revision should, in future, be entrusted to a permanent Pay Commission drawing its authority from a constitutional provision and whose recommendations, made annually, should have a binding character. The Commission, as an alternative, suggested that dearness allowance should be converted into dearness pay every time the cost of living rises by 50% over the base level. In their opinion, DA would normally increase by 50% in a period of 5 years and that this relief could be combined with a decennial exercise of pay revision through a Pay Commission, meeting partially the demands of Central Government employees for a more frequent revision of salaries on the analogy of public sector employees. The Fifth CPC recommended constitution of the next Pay Commission by 2003 so that its report was available by 2006. Although the Government did not appoint the next Pay Commission in 2003, it allowed merger of 50% of dearness allowance with pay with effect from 1/4/2004.

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Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2022-23 in respect of AIS officers: DOPT O.M dt 15.06.2023

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Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2022-23 in respect of AIS officers

F. No.11059/04/2023-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 15th June, 2023

To,
The Chief Secretaries of States / UTs

Sub: Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2022-23 in respect of AIS officers by the reporting I reviewing / accepting authorities — reg.

Sir / Madam,

I am directed to refer to DoPT’s letter dated 30.05.2023 extending timelines for recording PAR for the year 2022-23 and the request received from State Govt. of Manipur for further extending timelines on the grounds of prolonged internet ban due internal disturbance in various parts of Manipur. Also, there may be some AIS officers in other State Cadres who could not complete their PAR within extended timelines of 15 days due to similar exigencies.

2. Accordingly, the matter has been duly considered in this Department and it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to further extend timelines for recording PAR for the year 2022-23 by one month, in relaxation of rule 5(1) read with Schedule 2 of AIS (PAR) Rules so as to give sufficient time to each authority, as indicated below: –

Activity Cut off dates
  Existing Already Revised Revised
Self Appraisal for current year 31st May, 2023 15th June, 2023 15th July, 2023
Appraisal by Reporting Authority 31st July, 2023 15th August, 2023 15th September, 2023
Appraisal by Reviewing Authority 30th September, 2023 15th October, 2023 15th November, 2023
Appraisal by Accepting Authority 31st December, 2023 31st December, 2023 31st December, 2023

3. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, no remarks may be recorded after 31st December, 2023 in the PAR of AIS officers for the PAR year 2022-23, in accordance with the 2nd proviso of the AIS (PAR) rules, 2007, as amended.

4. The aforesaid relaxation is accorded as a one-time measure only.

(Ram Lakhan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Accessing NPS Statement of Transactions through DigiLocker

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Accessing NPS Statement of Transactions through DigiLocker

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

CIRCULAR

Circular No: PFRDA/2023/19/Sup-CRA/05

14th June 2023

To
All stakeholders

Subject: Experience the ease and convenience of accessing NPS Statement of Transactions through DigiLocker -reg

DigiLocker is a digital platform that provides a shareable & secure private cloud based digital space, allowing one to access all their personal documents and certificates in one place. With nearly 16.50 crore registered users and 5.62 billion issued documents under various categories, DigiLocker is a key initiative under the Government of India’s flagship program, Digital India. The number of NPS Subscribers who have availed various services through DigiLocker is approx. 5 Lacs.

2. Central Record Keeping Agencies (CRAs) of PFRDA have become DigiLocker Partner Organizations to provide Subscriber Centric online Services indicated vide Circular PFRDA/2022/16/SUP CRA/4 dated 27th July 2022 and PFRDA/2022/30/SUP-CRA/11 dated 19th Oct 2022.

3. PFRDA is pleased to inform that the NPS subscribers will be able to download their NPS Account Transaction Statement to DigiLocker for easy access and view their pension wealth. Statement can be downloaded for Tier | and Tier II both.

4. The following services have been made available by the respective CRAs through DigiLocker Account –

i. Protean e-Governance Technologies CRA (PCRA) — Subscribers of the CRA can view their e-PRAN card & Account Statement. Subscribers can also update the existing address using Driving License through DigiLocker. The prospective subscribers canalso open NPS account through Aadhaar — DigiLocker integration as well as through Driving License.

ii. KFin Technologies CRA (KCRA) – Subscribers of the CRA can view their e-PRAN card & Account Statement. Subscribers can also update the existing address using Aadhaar through DigiLocker. The prospective subscribers can also open NPS account through Aadhaar — DigiLocker integration.

iii. Computer Age Management Services CRA (CCRA)- – Subscribers of the CRA can view their e-PRAN card. Subscribers can also update the existing address using Aadhaar through DigiLocker. Prospective subscribers of CCRA can open NPS account through Aadhaar – DigiLocker integration.

Refer the Annexure for details regarding the services offered through DigiLocker and process of accessing Statement of Account.

5. Subscribers can download the e-PRAN and Account Statement by searching for PFRDA in DigiLocker and providing the details of PRAN, DoB and Consent which is a one-time activity.

PFRDA believes that accessing NPS Account Transaction Statement through DigiLocker will provide one with greater ease and convenience.

Chief General Manager

Annexure

Process Flow: Accessing NPS Statement of Account through DigiLocker

  1. NPS subscribers can easily sign up for DigiLocker by using their mobile or Aadhaar number.
  2. The mobile/Aadhaar number will be authenticated by receiving a one-time password (OTP) for 2-Factor authentication. Subscribers will then set their security PIN.
  3. Once authenticated, the subscriber’s DigiLocker account Is created.
  4. The issued documents in DigiLocker are e-documents issued by various government agencies, including the Central Record Keeping Agency (CRA) appointed by PFRDA.
  5. These e-documents are obtained directly from the original data source, which is the CRA system.
  6. The issued documents section of DigiLocker contains the links to access these documents.
  7. In DigiLocker, search for “PFRDA” and select the respective CRA.
  8. Enter the 12-digit Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN).
  9. Provide consent to DigiLocker to share subscriber details with the issuers, in this case, the CRA, for the purpose of fetching the Statement of Account.

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Consolidated guidelines on Rotational Transfer Policy for officers of CSS – Modification

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Consolidated guidelines on Rotational Transfer Policy for officers of CSS – Modification

No. 01/03/2023-CS.I(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 14th June, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Consolidated guidelines on Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) — modification thereof – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this department’s O.M. No.21/1 9/2022-CS.I(P) dated 02.11.2022 notifying the consolidated guidelines on Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) for the officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and to convey the approval of the competent authority for the following modifications in the guidelines with immediate effect:

(I) Para 14 of the guidelines on cut-off date and tentative schedule of transfer is substituted with the following:

The crucial date for calculating the period of residency to decide the eligibility of the officer(s) for rotational transfer from the existing cadre unit will be the date on which the process of rotational transfer is initiated.

Also Read: DOPT Orders 2023

(II) The following Departments have been included/reclassified in Annexure-l of the guidelines as under:

S.No. Name of the cadre unit Classification Remarks
1 Department of Land Resources ‘A’ Made new cadre unit after bifurcation from Rural Development
2 Department of Expenditure ‘B’ Reclassified
3 Department of Public Enterprises ‘B’ Reclassified
4 Department of Investment & Public Asset Management (DIPAM) ‘B’ Reclassified

(George D Toppo)
Under Secretary to Government of India

To
All Cadre Units/ Officers of CSS through DoPT website.

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Scrap the no guaranteed NPS and to restore the defined and guaranteed old Pension Scheme (National Council, JCM)

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Scrap the no guaranteed NPS and to restore the defined and guaranteed old Pension Scheme (National Council, JCM)

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

Ph.: 23382286
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail : [email protected]

No.NC-JCM-2023/RPS

June 09, 2023

All the National Council
JCM Staff Side Members

Dear Comrade,

All of you are aware that the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, vide its Notification dated 06/04/2023 has constituted a Committee to Review the Pension System for Government Employees Under the Chairmanship of The Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure). The following Terms of Reference have been given to the Committee:

(i) Whether in the light of the existing framework and structure of the National Pension System, as applicable to Government employees, any changes therein are warranted.

(ii) If so, to suggest such measures as are appropriate to modify the same with a view to improving upon the pensionary benefits of Government employees covered under the National Pension System, keeping in view the fiscal implications and impact on overall budgetary space, so that fiscal prudence is maintained to protect the common citizens.

The Committee invited the Standing Committee Members of the National Council – JCM to hold discussions on 09/06/2023. The Staff side was represented in the meeting by Shri M. Raghavaiah Leader Staff Side, Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff Side, Dr. N. Kanniah, Shri Ch. Sankara Rao, Shri J.R.Bhosle, Shri C.Srikumar, Shri Guman Singh, Shri R.P.Bhatnagar, Shri Rupak Sarkar, Shri R.Srinivasan, Shri R.N.Parashar, Shri Tapas Bose.

The Staff Side met on the forenoon of today in the office of the Staff Side and discussed in detail about the approach and strategy to be adopted by the Staff Side before the Committee, which Shri Mukesh Singh, BPMS also attended. After detailed discussions the Staff Side has unanimously taken the following conclusion:-

  1. No Central Government Employees Organizations and the Staff Side of the National Council – JCM have ever demanded for any improvement in the NPS. Therefore the Terms of Reference is not acceptable.
  2. A memorandum on behalf of the Staff Side should be submitted to the Chairman of the Committee in the meeting bringing in all facts and arguments why the Central Government Employees are opposing NPS and demanding for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme.
  3. We should reiterate the following two demands which was adopted in the declaration of the JFROPS (NJCA).

(i) To withdraw the National Pension System implemented to the employees who are recruited on or after 01/01/2004 and to bring them all under the coverage of old pension scheme under CCS(Pension) Rules 1972.

  1. (ii) To implement the GPF scheme to the employees who are recruited on or after 01/01/2004 by depositing the accumulated employees contribution along with the returns to the GPF Account of the employees.

Accordingly a detailed memorandum was prepared and handed over to The Chairmen of the Committee in today’s meeting. A copy of the memorandum dated 09/06/2023 addressed to The Chairman of the Committee is enclosed along with this circular.

In the meeting the Staff Side placed our firm views and all justifications for scrapping the no Guarantee NPS and restoration of the defined and guaranteed Old Pension Scheme. Detailed discussion took place on all the issues raised by us in the memorandum. A patient hearing was given by the Chairman of the Committee on all the issues raised by us. We also clarified on the issues raised by the Chairman in an effective manner.

Responding to the views expressed by us the Chairman of the committee and the official Side Members responded as follows:-

  1. The committee has to work within the frame work of the Terms of Reference given to the Committee.
  2. The Memorandum submitted by the Staff Side would be studied by the Committee and would be taken in to account while finalizing its recommendations.
  3. The points and the justifications given by the Staff Side on their Demand are also noted and the committee would study the same.
  4. Discussions both formally and informally would continue to take place with the Staff Side of the National Council – JCM.

After listening to the views expressed by the Chairman we categorically reiterated our position that the only way to solve the problem is to scrap the no guaranteed NPS and to restore the defined and guaranteed old Pension Scheme.

Dear Comrades let our struggle in the united banner of NJCA to scrap NPS and restore OPS will continue and will be intensified in the coming days.

With Greetings,

Comradely yours,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

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Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations 1960: DOPT ORDER

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Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations 1960: DOPT ORDER

No. 11020/02/2023-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
***

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 7th June, 2023

To,
Chief Secretaries of all the State Governments;

Subject: Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960.

Sir / Madam,

I am directed to refer to the provisions of Regulations 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960, regarding execution of a bond by Member of Service before proceeding on Study Leave.

2. Instances have come to notice of certain All India Service officers not conducting themselves fully in consonance with the spirit of the AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 while on study leave.

3. It is, therefore, appropriate that Guidelines on conduct during Study Leave to be scrupulously adhered to by AIS officers be prescribed. The bond to be executed before proceeding on Study Leave has accordingly been revised, where a Member of Service shall, inter-alia, undertake to abide by the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and the Guidelines on conduct during Study Leave contained in the Annexure to the revised bond.

4. Before forwarding the proposal of ex-India Study Leave of any Member of Service to the Central Government, the State Governments shall satisfy themselves that the Member of Service fulfills all requisite conditions for grant of study leave. They will also exercise due diligence to ensure that the proposed study course is relevant to the officer’s area of work and future career growth and is in public interest, before seeking approval of the Central Government under AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960. State Governments may also like to satisfy themselves regarding the suitability of the Member of Service before forwarding proposals for consideration of the Central Government.

5. The State Governments are also advised to ensure that the Member of Service is properly briefed before he / she proceeds on Study Leave.

6. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours Faithfully,

(Ram Lakhan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Timely payment of retirement benefits to the retiring employees: CGA dt 01.06.2023

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Timely payment of retirement benefits to the retiring employees – Dated 01.06.2023

TA-3-602/1/2020-TA-III /CS-902/231
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Office of Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Timely payment of retirement benefits to the retiring employees

It has been brought to the notice of this office that first credit of pension to the account of pensioners has been inordinately delayed and in certain cases beyond three months. The instructions, in this regard, are clear (as issued vide CPAO’s OM dated 12.07.2021 and 23.05.2021) that first credit of pension is to be made on the basis of e-PPO and the physical PPO booklet and related documents will follow as per standard timelines.

2. Controller General of Accounts has taken a serious view of delay in credit of pension/family pension in the accounts of pensioners/family pensions and has directed that all efforts must be made to ensure that the pension is credited to the account of pensioners by the due date.

3. The attention of all concerned is also drawn towards the timelines prescribed by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) for processing and payment of pension/family pension, gratuity, other retirement benefits and authorization by Accounts officer under Rule 63 and 76 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

Also Read: Timely payment of retirement benefits to the retiring employees – DOPPW

4. This office has also time and again reiterated that the provisions of para 7.3.2 and 7.3.3 (Role of PAO and CPAO) of the Civil Accounts Manual (read with correction slips) need to be adhered to by all concerned.

5. The following time standards are required to be followed by the all field offices.

Activity Time Standard for processing cases Office
Processing of all pension/family pension cases by Pay & Accounts Offices (PAO) after receiving all necessary forms and documents, complete in all respect from the Head of Office. i. Not later than two months in advance of the date of retirement.

ii. 30 days from the date of receipt of the case in case of family pension.

 PAO to CPAO
Verification of PPO by CPAO and issuance of SSA along with PPO to CPPC of the pension Disbursing bank 15 days

CPAO to Bank.

6. The time standard for submission of pension papers complete in all respect by Head of Office to PAO shall be remain as per the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

7. In view of the above, all Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (I/C) of the respective Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure that Pension/Family pension cases are processed within the prescribed timelines so as to ensure that the pension/family pension is invariably credited in the account of pensioner/family pensioner on the due date.

Sd/-
(Parul Gupta)
Dy. Controller General of Accounts

To
1. All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) of the Ministries/ Deptts. concerned.
2. Joint CGA, GIFMIS, O/o CGA, Maha Lekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi.
3. CC(Pension), Central Pension Accounting Office, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Kama Place, New
Delhi-66

Copy for information to:
1. PPS to Secretary (Pension)
2. PPSto CGA
3. PPS to Additional CGA (A&FR)
4. PS to Joint CGA (AR, PR)

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Guidelines to regulate transfer under Rule-38 of Group ‘C’ and Group`B’ Non-gazetted employees in Department of Posts

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Guidelines to regulate transfer under Rule-38 of Group ‘C’ and Group`B’ Non-gazetted employees in Department of Posts

No.X-12/6/2021-SPN-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Personnel Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 08th June, 2023

To
All Head of Postal Circles.

Subject: Guidelines to regulate transfer under Rule – 38 of Group ‘C’ and Group `B’ Non-gazetted employees in Department of Posts – reg.

Madam/Sir,

I am directed to refer to Directorate letter of even number dated 03.02.2023 on the above mentioned subject wherein detailed instructions for considering transfer under Rule – 38 through web-portal was circulated.

2. Existing instructions provides that transfer under Rule – 38 shall be considered on quarterly basis in the month of March, June, September and December wherein initially Intra-Circle transfer cycle shall be operated and thereafter Inter-Circle transfer cycle shall be considered.

Also Read : Marking of attendance through biometric devices in Operative offices of the Department of Posts

3. After assessing the results of last three transfer cycles, the competent authority has approved to consider Intra-Circle and Inter-Circle transfer requests concurrently, so that level playing field is provided to all officials. Accordingly, Inter-Circle and Intra-Circle transfer requests shall be arranged in order of priority, as provided in letter dated 03.02.2023 mentioned above for consideration. These instructions shall come into force from June, 2023 transfer cycle.

4. Provisional transfer for June, 2023 will be released on 03th June, 2023. After providing requisite time for ‘accept/decline’ of provisional allotment, final transfer list shall be released on 13th June, 2023. Detailed timelines for subsequent cycle will be issued in due course.

Yours faithfully,

(Dileep Singh Sengar)
Assistant Director General (SPN)

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TDS for Mahila Samman Savings Certificate and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: SB Order dated 31.05.2023

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TDS for Mahila Samman Savings Certificate and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: SB Order dated 31.05.2023

SB Order No. 13/2023

No. FS-13/1/2023-FS-DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 31.05.2023

To
All Head of Circles / Regions

Subject : Applicability of Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) in respect of Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) – Regarding.

Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) scheme has been notified as a scheme in which TDS under Section 194A of Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) vide Notification No. S.O. 2189(E) dated 16th May 2023 issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Central Board of Direct Taxes. A copy of the notification is attached herewith.

Also Read: Mahila Samman Savings Certificate 2023 introduction of new scheme: Circulation of Notification

2. Accordingly, TDS deduction under Section 194A (Tax deduction on Interest other than “Interest on securities”) is applicable on the interest income earned through the following schemes notified by Central Government.

(i). Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)
(ii). Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)

3. Hence, if the aggregate amount of interest credited or paid to the payee in respect of SCSS and MSSC schemes during a Financial Year exceeds the following threshold limit, TDS is required to be deducted.

Payee category  Threshold limit in ₹
Senior Citizen
(individual resident in India who is of the age of sixty years or more at any time during the relevant previous year.)		 50,000/-
Others 40,000/-

4. This may be circulated to all the Offices for information and wide publicity among the public.

Also Read: Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Calculator

5. This is issued with the approval of competent authority.

Encl: As above.

Yours faithfully

(T C VIJAYAN)
Asst. Director (SB-I)

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Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children, 2015 under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

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Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children, 2015 under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000

F.No. A-24011/6/2023-Estt. (Leave)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Old JNU Campus, New Delhi 110 067
Dated: 26.05.2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children, 2015 under Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 – reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 have been amended vide Notification G.S.R. No. 374(E) dated 18.05.2023 (copy enclosed) to bring them in conformity with the Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children, 2015 under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act, 2000.

2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 43-AA, in sub-rule (1), for the portion beginning with the words “surviving children, on valid adoption” and ending with the words “six months from the date of valid adoption”, the following shall be substituted, namely: –

“surviving children, on accepting a child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption of a child below the age of one year, may be granted Paternity Leave for a period of 15 days, within a period of six months, from the date of accepting the child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption, as the case may be:

Provided that in a case where the pre-adoption foster care is not followed by valid adoption of the child, the Paternity Leave already availed shall be debited from any other kind of leave available to the credit of such male Government Servant”.

3. In the said rules, in rule 43-B, in sub-rule (1), for the portion beginning with the words “surviving children, on valid adoption” and ending with the words “after the date of valid adoption”, the following shall be substituted, namely: –

“surviving children, on accepting a child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption of a child below the age of one year, may be granted child adoption leave, by an authority competent to grant leave, for a period of 180 days, immediately after accepting the child in pre-adoption foster care or on valid adoption, as the case may be:

Provided that in a case where the pre-adoption foster care is not followed by valid adoption of the child, the leave already availed shall be debited from any other kind of leave available to the credit of such female Government Servant’.

4, These orders are to be effective from date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

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

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