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Notification issued by the Judicial Committee on OROP

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Notification issued by the Judicial Committee on OROP

Date: 02.08.2016 New Delhi

Government of India in Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen, constituted through is order dated 14.12.2015, a Committee to examine and make recommendations on references pertaining to the implementation of OROP scheme, framed by them. A public notice was issued on 13.04.2016, inviting representations from Defence forces, Pensioners/Family Pensioners, Defence Pensioners Associations by 29.04.2016 regarding anomalies, if any, in implementation of the scheme. The date of receiving representations was extended upto 15.05.2016.

2. Taking into account, the various representations that were received in response to the public notice, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence referred the following questions to the Commission, through their letter dated 20th July, 2016.

(i) Whether the benefit of OROP is to be extended to Reservists.
(ii) Whether the decision to grant benefit of MACP under OROP only to Pensioners who have actually earned requires any modification.
(iii) Whether pension tables for more than 33 years of qualifying service are to be prepared.
(iv) Whether the methodology followed for fixation of pension under ORRP in the absence of actual retirees in the same rank and same qualifying service for the below mentioned categories requires any modification:

(a) Regular Lt. & Capt. Getting same pension as Honorary Lieutenant & Captain.
(b)Doctors of AMC/ADC/RVC for the rank of Lieutenant, Captain &
Major under OROP getting same as Hony Lt & Hony Capt.
(c) Doctors of AMC/ADC/RVC for the rank getting lower than the regular commissioned officers of the rank of Major.
(d) TA personnel for the rank of Captain/Major and Lt Col getting the same pension.
(e) Lieutenant/Captain and Major in MNS category where data is blank.

(0 Rank of Major in Regular Commissioned Officers getting less than Major in EC and SSC category.

  • Whether the methodology followed for fixation of pension under OROP for invalidated out war injury pensioners and liberalized family pensioners requires any modification in pension fixation formula.
  • Whether in the case of JCO/ORS, the pension is to be paid on the basis of the last rank held instead of last rank pensioned under OROP.
  1. The Commission proposes to have the benefit of the views of Defence Forces pensioners, Family Pensioners, as well as the three service Headquarters of Army, Navy and Air Force, to enable it to submit a report on the questions referred to it.
  2. With a view to facilitate and enable the Ex-servicemen to make the representations at places easily accessible to them, it is proposed; to hold the hearings at the following places where the density of ex­servicemen/pensioners is high; and on the dates indicated below:
S.No. Place of Visit Date of Visit
1 Chandigarh 17.08.2016
2 Jammu 18.08.2016
3 Delhi 19.08.2016
4 Bengaluru 22.08.2016
5 Chennai 23.08.2016
6 Kochi 24.08.2016
7 Visakhapatanam 26.08.2016
8 Pune 29.08.2016
9 Ahmedabad 3.08.2016
10 Jaipur 31.08.2016
11 Yol Himachal 02.09.2016
12 Dehradun 06.09.2016
13 Lucknow 07.09.2016
14 Patna (Danapur) 08.09.2016
15 Guwahati 13.09.2016
16 Kolkata 14.09.2016
17 Gopalpur/Balasore Bhubneshwar 15.09.2016
18 Bhopal 20.09.2016
19 Hyderabad 21.09.2016

Such of the Ex-Servicemen/Associations who intend to appear before the commissions to make representations, may avail the facility at the stations mentioned above nearest to their places of their residence. The timings of the sittings at each place and the venue will be informed shortly before the sittings at the concerned place.

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General Strike on 2nd September 2016 on 12 Points Charter of Demands

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General Strike on 2nd September 2016 on 12 Points Charter of Demands

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

NO. IV/NIFIR/INTUC/Corres/Part I

Dated : 02/08/2016

The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR

Brother,

Sub: All India General Strike by Central Trade Unions – 2nd September, 2016 – reg.

The INTUC and other Central Trade Unions in the country have decided to go on One Day General Strike on 2nd September 2016 on 12 Points Charter of Demands submitted to the Central Government as below:-

1. Urgent measures for containing price rise through universalization of public distribution system and banning speculative trade in commodity market.

2. Containing unemployment through concrete measures for employment generation.

3. Strict enforcement of all basic labour laws without any exception or exemption and stringent punitive measures for violation of labour laws.

4. Universal social security cover for all workers.

5. Minimum wage of not less than Rs. 18000/- per month with provisions of indexation (for unskilled worker).

6. Assured enhanced pension not less than 3000 p.m. for the entire working population (including unorganized sector workers).

7. Stoppage of disinvestment in Central/state Public Sector undertakings.

8. Stoppage of contractorisation in permanent/perennial work and payment of same wage and benefits for contract workers as that of regular workers for the same and similar work.

9. Removal of all ceilings on payment and eligibility of bonus, provident fund and increase in quantum of gratuity.

10. Compulsory registration of Trade Unions within a period of 45 days from the date of submitting application and immediate ratification of ILO conventions C-87 and C-98.

11. No. FDI in Railways, Defence and other strategic sectors.

12. No unilateral amendment to labour laws.

In support of one day General Strike, the NFIR affiliates are called upon “to hold demonstrations and rallies throughout the lndian Railways” on 2nd September 2016. A report in this regard should be sent to the Federation latest by 7th September 2016.

Yours fraternally,

sd/-
(Dr. M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source : NFIR

Government’s acceptance of 7th CPC recommendation — Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme

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Government’s acceptance of 7th CPC recommendation — Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme – reg.

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMS FORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055
Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation- (ITF)

No. IV/NFIR/7 CPC(Imp)/2016/MoF

Dated: 02/08/2016

The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India,

Rashtrapati Bhavan Annexie, New Delhi

Respected Sir,

Sub: Government’s acceptance of 7th CPC recommendation — Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme – reg.

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NFIR invites kind attention of the Government to the acceptance of 7th CPC recommendations circulated by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide Resolution No. 1-2/2016-IC dated 25th July 2016, the Annexure II of which contains the decision in relation to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) as given below:-

• “While the MACP has been continued to be administered at the intervals of 10, 20 & 30 years of service to an employee as was in vogue, the benchmark for performance appraisal under the MACPS has been enhanced from “good” to “very good”.

• It has also been decided by the Government to withhold annual increments in the case of those employees who are unable to meet the benchmark for MACP or on regular promotion within first 20 years of the service of the employee”.

In this connection, NFIR conveys that the Government has not consulted JCM (Staff Side) before taking decision as above although this being one of the issues contained in the Charter of demands, seeking discussion. The decision has caused disappointment among Railway employees and as well Central Government employees. Upgrading the bench mark from “good” to “very good” for granting financial upgradation under MACPS would provide unfettered powers to the superiors to victimize and give scope to favour the liked staff on “pick” and “choose” basis. The decision for withholding annual increments on the pretext that employees are unable to meet the bench mark for MACP or regular promotion within first 20 years of service would not only demoralize the staff but also give handle for willful harassment and victimization by higher Officials.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Cabinet Secretary, who is also the Chairman of the JCM, to kindly hold meeting with the Staff Side representatives for resolving the issues amicably through discussions.

Yours sincerely,

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: http://www.nfirindia.org

NFIR to FM- Minimum wage and Multiplier Factor for Central Government Employees

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NFIR to FM – Minimum wage and Multiplier Factor for Central Government Employees

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

No. IV/NFIR/7th CPC(Imp)/2016/MoF

Dated : 01/08/2016

Shri Arun Jaitley,
Hon’ble Finance Minister,
(Government of India),
North Block,

Raisina Hills,

NewDelhi- 110001

Dear Sir, ‘

Sub: Seventh CPC Report – Minimum wage and Multiplier Factor for Central Government Employees – reg.

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At the outset, NFIR conveys its sincere thanks to you for the statement issued by the Finance Ministry at 20:50 Hrs on 6th July 2016 that the issues relating to pay scales raised would be considered by a High Level Committee. NFIR is also thankful for your free and frank discussions with us on 30th June 2016 at the residence of Hon’ble Home Minister wherein Hon’ble Railway Minister Sh. Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister of, State for Railways Sh. Manoj Sinha, took part.

NFIR further mentions that the Finance Ministry has since issued notifications on the basis of Union Cabinet’s decisions dated.29th June 2016 for implementation of revised Pay Matrices and pay fixation etc. The Railway employees numbering over 1.3 million are anxiously awaiting for setting up of High Level Committee which would facilitate Employees’ Federations to explain the logic and merits for revision of minimum wage and the multiplier factor.

The NFIR, therefore, requests you to kindly take initiative for constituting High Level Committee at the earliest. It may also be appreciated that the “strike action” by the Central Government Employees which include Railway employees was deferred on the night of 6th July 2016, after the statement for setting up of the High Level Committee was released by the Finance Ministry. In view of this, it would be necessary to set up the High Level Committee without further delay.

With regards,

Yours faithfully,

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source : NFIR

Seeding of bank accounts of pensioners with Aadhaar numbers

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Seeding of bank accounts of pensioners with Aadhaar numbers —reg.

No. I-11011/ 147/2015-DBT
Government of India
Cabinet Secretariat
DBT Mission

4th Floor, Shivaji Stadium Annxexe,
Connaought Place, New Delhi

Dated: 16.03.16

Office Memorandum

Subject : Seeding of bank accounts of pensioners with Aadhaar numbers —reg.

Kindly refer to O.M. no. 1/18/2015-P&PW (E) dated 10.03.16 suggesting for providing multiple bank accounts seeding with Aadhaar number. Following points may be noted in this regard:-

DBT Mission has requested D/o Financial Services to examine the possibility of seeding PMJDY account with Aadhaar number to be used as primary account (single account) for all government benefits to be transferred.

(ii) The present design of NPCI mapper provides for all payments to single bank account seeded to Aadhaar number under Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB), though multiple accounts can be linked Aadhaar.

2. In view of above, DP&PW may examine possibility, of converting Pensioners’Accounts into PMJDY account. Regarding the issue of payment to multiple accounts through APB, the matter may be taken up with DFS, NPCI and UIDAI.

(Peeyush Kumar)
Joint Secretary (DBT)

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NFIR writes to Railway Minister to take special initiative to set up the high level committee & Railway Specific Issues

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NFIR writes to Railway Minister to take special initiative to set up the high level committee & Railway Specific Issues

No. II/95/Part IX

Dated : 27/07/2016

Shri Suresh Prabhu.
Hon’ble Minister for Railwavs.
Rail Bhavan.s
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

Sub: Charter of Demands – Discussions held with Hon’ble Ministers on 30th June 2016 – reg.

At the outset,’NFIR expresses its gratitude to you for the initiative taken on 30th June 2016, which has resulted in a meeting between the four JCM (Staff Side) leaders and the Hon’ble Union Ministers namely, S/Shri Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley, Suresh Prabhu and Manoj Sinha at the residence of Hon’ble Home Minister. On the issuance of communication by the Finance Ministry at 20/50 Hrs on 6th July 2016 that a High Level Committee will be constituted to examine the main issues – Minimum Wage, Multiplier Factor, the JCM (Staff Side)A{JCA has deferred the Strike action which was to commence from 11th July 2016.

So far as “Railways specific demands” are, concerned, you have assured when I met and discussed on 30th June 2016 that the said issues will be finalized through discuisions to the satisfaction of the Federations.

In this connection I desire to bring to your kind notice that the Chairman, Railway Board held informal discussions on 21st July 2016 with the Presidents and General Secretaries of both the Federations on Railways specific issues. MS, FC were also present during informal discussions. We have highlighted the facts and merits on important demands. A formal meeting was held on 22nd July, 2016, chaired by CRB and participated by MS, FC, MM, ML, ME etc.In the said meeting, the Railway Technicians issue was discussed elaborately and an agreement was reached for implementing the revised distribution of posts w.e.f.01/09/2016. There is general satisfaction among Technicians in railways over the bilateral settlement reached on 22nd July 2016.

I, however, bring to your kind notice that the remaining “Railways specific issues” are also required to be dealt by Railway Board and settled through discussions with the Federations.

As you have actively participated in the discussions held at the residence of Hon’ble Home Minister on 30th June 2016, where the core general demands were discussed and thereafter the JCM leaders met the Hon’ble Home Minister on 06th July 2016, I request you to kindly take special initiative in prevailing upon the Government of India to set up the High level Committee as announced by the Finance Ministry on 06th July 2016.

NFIR also requests you to kindly direct the Railway Board to discuss the remaining Railways issues with the Federations for solving the same through negotiations at the earliest.

With regards,

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah),
General Secretary

Source : NFIR

NJCA Secretary writes to Cabinet for Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme

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NJCA Secretary writes to Cabinet for Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
For Central Government Employees

Shiva Gopal Misra
Secretary

No.NC/JCM/7th CPC/2016

Dated: 28th July 2016

The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India,
Rashtrapati Bhawan Annexie,
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

We wish to draw your kind attention towards the decision taken by the government on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, especially with regard to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS).

The government has accepted one of the adverse recommendations of the 7th CPC without holding any consultation with the Staff Side. The recommendation of the 7th CPC regarding benchmark for performance appraisal for promotion and financial upgradation under MACPS, to be enhanced from “Good” to “Very Good”, has been accepted by the government without considering its implication on the morale of the Central Government Employees. Similarly, another adverse recommendation of the 7th CPC for withholding of Annual Increment in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark, either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years
of their service has also been accepted by the government.

In our “Charter of Demands”, submitted to the Government of India on 9th February, 2016 on behalf of Staff Side, National Council(JCM), we have categorically demanded that, the MACP should be treated as financial upgradation without any grading stipulation and the MACP should be provided on the basis of promotional cadre hierarchy of the concerned department. The Staff Side has demanded to reject the efficiency stipulation recommended by the 7th CPC. However, this issue was not discussed with the Staff Side, National Council(JCM) by the government before taking a decision on this significant issue as well as recommendation of the 7th CPC for withholding of annual increment in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark, either for MACP or a regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service.

You will appreciate that, in the government set-up it will be very difficult to assess the performance and talent of each and every employee since the government functions on a collective basis. Moreover, this decision of the government, if implemented, will result in favouritism and also victimization. This will also result in serious unrest at the workplace, which will affect the morale of the employees and will create division amongst the employees, which will ultimately reflect on the performance and productivity of each organization.

Therefore, we are of the firm opinion that, the government should reconsider their decision on the above issues and we request you to kindly withdraw the same and a discussion in this regard may be held with the Staff Side at the earliest.

With Kind Regards!
Sincerely yours,

(SHIVA GOPAL MISHRA)
Secretary(Staff Side)

Source : http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/

NJCA Secretary writes to Cabinet for Constitution of High Level Committee

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NJCA Secretary writes to Cabinet for Constitution of High Level Committee

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
For Central Government Employees

Shiva Gopal Misra
Secretary

No.NC/JCM/7th CPC/2016

Dated: 28th July 2016

The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India,
Rashtrapati Bhawan Annexie,
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

We wish to invite your kind attention towards the discussion we had on 30.06.2016 at the residence of Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, wherein Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, and Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways, Shri Manoj Sinha, were present, wherein it was assured to the representatives of the NJCA that the issues pertaining to Minimum Wage and Fitment Multiplication Factor would be referred to a “High Level Committee” to review the same.

It is a matter of concern that, despite elapsing a pretty long time, nothing has been heard in this regard from the Government of India, which is leading to serious resentment amongst the Central Government Employees.

In the background of issuance of the Notification by the Government of India on 26.07.2016 to give effect to the recommendations of the 7th CPC as per 29th June, 2016 Cabinet decision, we request you to expedite action for setting up the proposed “High Level Committee” to review Minimum Wage and Fitment Multiplication Factor as was promised in the 30th June, 2016 meeting and also in the subsequent meeting of 6th July 2016 with the Hon’ble Home Minister(Government of India), which paved way for deferment of “Indefinite strike” which was proposed to be held from 11th July 2016.

It would be highly appreciated if necessary orders are issued for setting up the said committee without further delay to resolve these issues in a quick way.

With Kind Regards!
Sincerely yours,

(SHIVA GOPAL MISHRA)
Secretary(Staff Side)

Source : http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/

Benefits / Compensation being paid to the NOKs OF Armed Forces Personnel (BATTLE CASUALTIES (FATAL))

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Benefits / Compensation being paid to the NOKs OF Armed Forces Personnel (BATTLE CASUALTIES (FATAL))

Death of Soldiers

The details of Armed forces personnel martyred while fighting terrorists during the last three years and the current year are as under:

Year No. of Armed forces personnel martyred
J&K and Punjab North East Total
2013 21 7 28
2014 27 8 35
2015 27 40 67
       2016

(till 21st July)

 13 8 21

The details of benefits / compensation payable to the Next of Kin of Armed forces personnel [Battle Casualties (Fatal)].

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION BEING PAID TO THE NOKs OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL {BATTLE CASUALTIES (FATAL)}

The following monetary benefits / compensation to the NoK being paid as per Government order are given below:

(i) Ex-Gratia Lump Sum Compensation from Central Government:

(ii) Death in the course of duties attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, etc. – Rs.10.00 lakh.

(iii) Death occurring during enemy action in war or border skirmishes or in action against militants, terrorist, etc. – Rs.15.00 lakh.

(iv) Details of other Monetary Benefits entitled to Next of Kin (NoK) of Battle Casualty:

(i) Liberalised Family Pension: as applicable to Battle Casualty that is equal to emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.

(ii) Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity: that is based on length of service rendered and emoluments last drawn by the deceased individual.

(iii) Army Group Insurance Fund:-

(a) Officers : Rs.60.00 lakh.
(b) JCOs / ORs : Rs.30.00 lakh.

(iv) Army Group Insurance Maturity that is based on the contribution made by the deceased Army personnel.

(v) Army Wives Welfare Association Fund:-

(a) Officers : Rs.10,000/-.
(b) JCOs / ORs : Rs.15,000/-.

(vi) Army Officers Benevolent Fund : Rs.50,000/-.

(vii) Army Central Welfare Fund : Rs.30,000/-.

(v) Other Benefits:

(i) Education Concession.
(ii) Travel Concession.
(iii) Telephone Concession.

Dependent family members of Government Servants, both civilian as well as Armed Forces personnel, who expire during service including those who are killed in action and those who retire or are boarded out on medical grounds are eligible for compassionate appointment against 5% of direct recruitment quota vacancies in Group ‘C’ posts based on the comparative assessment of financial hardship being faced by the families of the concerned Government servants. There is no separate quota for armed forces personnel.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Virender Kashyap in Lok Sabha today.

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AICPIN for the month of June 2016

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AICPIN for the month of June 2016

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – June, 2016

No.5/1/2016-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 29th July, 2016

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – June, 2016

The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2016 increased by 2 points and pegged at 277 (two hundred and seventy seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.73 per cent between May, 2016 and June, 2016 when compared with the increase of (+) 1.16 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 2.51 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Besan, Black Gram, Gram Dal, Groundnut Oil, Eggs (Hen), Goat meat. Poultry (Chicken), Milk, Garlic, Onion, Tomato, Potato Brinjal, Cabbage. other seasonal Vegetables, Tea Leaf, Doctors’ Fee, Petrol, Repair Charges, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Arhar Dal. Fish Fresh, Coconut, Mango (Ripe), Electricity Charges, putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 6.13 per cent for June, 2016 as compared to 6.59 per cent for the previous month and 6.10 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 8.33 per cent against 8.48 per cent of the previous month and 6.67 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level, Mercara reported the maximum increase of 13 points followed by Vadodara (12 points), Darjeeling and Ahmedabad (10 points each), Bhavnagar (9 points) and Nagpur (8 points). Among others, 7 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 6 points in 5 centres, 5 points in 5 centres. 4 points in 5 centres, 3 points in 12 centres, 2 points in 15 centres and I point in 14 centres. On the contrary, Quilon recorded a maximum decrease of 6 points followed by Chennai (4 points), Salem (3 points) and Coonoor (2 points). Among others, 1 point decrease was observed in 3 centres. Rest of the 7 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 34 centres are above All-India Index and other 44 centres’ indices are below national average.

The next issue of CPI-1W for the month of July, 2016 will be released on Wednesday, 31st August, 2016. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.

(SHYAM SINGH NEGI)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL

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