Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service – Revision of Disability Pension/Family pension of Pre-2006 disability pensioners / Family Pensioners
No.45/3/2008-P&PW (F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.
Dated the, 8th August 2016.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Special benefit in cases of death and disability in service – Revision of Disability Pension/Family pension of Pre-2006 disability pensioners / Family Pensioners – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that the pension of pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension as on 1.1.2006 under the CCS(EOP) Rules were revised in accordance with Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare OM No.38/37/2008-P&P&W(A) dated 1.9.2008. Instructions were issued vide this Department OM of even number dated 30th September, 2010 for extension of benefits of modified parity to past pensioners for revision of disability pension/family pension covered under CCS(EOP) Rules.
2. Subsequently, orders were issued vide this Department’s OM NO.38/37/2008-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 and 30.7.2015 for further stepping up of normal pension/family pension to 50%/30% of the sum of minimum pay in the pay band and grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment table annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM NO.1/1/2008-IC dated so” August 2008 with effect from 01.01.2006. These benefits were also extended to pre-2006 disability pensioner/family pensioner covered under the Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules vide this Department’s OM of even number dated 20.11.2014 and 29th April 2016 respectively. As per para III(a),IV(a) and para V(a) of this Department’s OM of even number dated 20th November 2014, the service element of disability pension of pre-2000 disability pensioners was linked to qualifying service for earning full pension.
3. In the case of pre-2006 pensioners receiving pension under CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972, orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM NO. 38/37/2008-P&PW(A) dated 6.4.2016 that the revised consolidated pension of pre- 2006 pensioners shall not be lower than 50% of the minimum of the pay in the Pay Band and the grade pay (wherever applicable) corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale as per the fitment table without pro-rata reduction of pension even if they had qualifying service of less than 33 years at the time of retirement.
4. This provision would be equally applicable for computing service element of revised disability pension being drawn by the pre-2006 disability pensioners. Accordingly, the provision linking the service element of disability pension under para III(a),IV(a) and V(a) of this Department’s OM of even number dated zo” November 2014 stands deleted. The arrears of revised disability pension would be payable with effect from 1.1.2006.
5. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and Subordinate Offices under them for revising the pension of all those pre-2006 disability pensioners who had rendered less than 33 years of qualifying service at the time of retirement/boarding out in the manner as indicated above on top priority. Revised Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) in all these cases may also be issued immediately.
6. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. No.45/22/97-P&PW(F) dated 3.2.2000 and O.M. No.45/3/2008-P&PW (F) dated 30.09.2010, 20.11.2014 and 29.4.2016 shall remain unchanged.
7. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, vide their 1.0. Note No.1(5)/EV/2012, dated 05.07.2016.
2nd September 2016 General Strike – Confederation served strike notice to Govt of India
All affiliated organisations are once again requested to serve Strike Notice to their respective Departmental Heads today itself. If any organisation could not serve today, they should serve it before 17th August 2016 without fail. Copy of the Strike Notice should be sent to Confederation CHQ.
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
No. Confdn/Strikef2016
Dated: 12th August 2016
To
The Cabinet Secretary,
Cabinet Secretariat,
Government of India,
Rastrapathi Bhawan,
NEW DELHI – 110004
Sir,
This is to give notice that the employees who are members of the affiliated organisations of the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers will go on one-day strike on 2nd September 2016. The Charter of demands in pursuance of which the employees will embark upon the one-day Strike action is enclosed.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
Encl : Charter of demands
ANNEXURE
CHARTER OF DEMANDS
PART – A
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 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.
PART – B
Demand of the Central Govt. Employees
1.Avoid delay in implementing the assurances given by Group of Ministers to NJCA on 30thJune 2016, especially increase in minimum pay a fitment formula. Implement the assurance in a time bound manner.
2.Settle issues raised by the NJCA, regarding modifications of the 7th CPC recommendations, submitted to Cabinet Secretary on 10th December 2015.
3. Scrap PFRDA Act and New Pension System (NPS) and grant Pension/Family Pension to all Central Government employees under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.
4. No privatization, outsourcing, contractorisation of Government functions.
5.(i) Treat Gramin Dak Sevaks as Civil Servants and extend all benefits on pay, pension and allownaces of departmental employees.
(ii) Regularise casual, contract, contingent and daily rated workers and grant equal pay and other benefits.
6.Fill up all vacant posts by special recruitment. Lift ban on creation of new posts.
7.Remove ceiling on compassionate appointments.
8. Extend benefit of Bonus Act amendment 2015 on enhancement of payment ceiling to the Adhoc bonus/PLB of Central Govt. employees with effect from the financial years 2014-15. Ensure payment of revised bonus before Pooja holidays.
7th Pay Commission Railway Pension Order – Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners etc
PC-VII No. : 04/2016
R.B.E. No. : 97/2016
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BRARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL, MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7
New Delhi, Dated: 10.08.2016.
The GMs/FA&CADS,
All Zonal Railways/Product~ion Units,
(As per standard mailing list)
Sub: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners etc.
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In pursuance of Government’s decision on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW), vide their O.M. F.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(Axii) dated 4th August, 2016, has issued instructions for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners. In terms of pare 2.1 of the said O.M., the instructions contained therein apply to all pensioners/family pensioners, who were drawing pension/family pension before 01.01.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules and the corresponding rules applicable to Railway pensioners. A pensioner/family pensioner who became entitled to pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 consequent on retirement/death of railway servant on 31.12.2015, would also be covered by these orders. The corresponding rules applicable to Railway pensioners/family pensioners are Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 and Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993.
2. Compliance of instructions contained in DOP&PW’s O.M. ibid may be ensured expeditiously.
3. This letter along with DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 4th August, 2016 referred to in para I above, has also been uploaded on Railways website: www.indiaarailways.gov.in at following location:
No. AB.14017/30/2011-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi, the 11th August 2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Non-Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group ‘A’ Services in PB-3, PB-4 and HAG.
A reference is invited to this Department OM No._AB.14017/64/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 24.04.09 on the above subject. The details of batch of the officers belonging to the Indian Administrative Service who have been posted at the Centre in various grades of PB-3, PB-4 and HAG was last circulated in this Department OM of even No. dated 2nd September, 2015.
2. The details of the IAS officers who have been subsequently posted in the Centre in the various grades as well as the date of posting of the first officer belonging to the batch is annexed. Necessary action may be taken for grant of higher scale for the Officers belonging to batches of Organized Group A Services that are senior by two year or more and have not so far been promoted to that particular grade in accordance with the provisions of this Department’s OM No. AB.14017/64/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 24.4.2009.
Special concessions to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government
No. 18016/1/2016-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
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New Delhi, the 11th August, 2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Special concessions to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 18016/3/2011-Estt.(L) dated 20thApril, 2015 on the subject mentioned above and to state that it has been decided by the competent authority to extend the package of concessions/incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley for a further period of two years w.e.f. 01.01.2016. The package for two years is as per Annexure.
2. The package of incentives is uniformly applicable to all Ministries/ Departments and PSUs under the Government of India and they should ensure strict adherence to the rates prescribed in the package. The concerned Ministry/Department may ensure implementation and monitoring of the package in conformity with the approved package, and therefore, all Court cases in which verdicts are given contrary to the package would have to be contested by the Ministries/Departments concerned.
(Mukul Ratra)
Director
ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE to DOPT’ s 0.M. No.18016/1/2016-Estt.(L) dated the 11th August, 2016
DETAILS OF PACKAGE OF CONCESSIONS TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KASHMIR VALLEY IN ATTACHED/SUBORDINATE OFFICES OR PSUs FALLING UNDER THE CONTROL OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.
[Kashmir Valley comprises of ten districts namely, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora]
I. ADDITIONAL H.R.A. AND OTHER CONCESSIONS :
(A) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley:
(i) These employees have an option to move their families to a selected place of their choice in India at Government expense. T.A. for the families allowed as admissible in permanent transfer inclusive of transportation of personal effects, lump-sum payment for packing etc.
(ii) Departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation to the place of work for employees.
(iii) HRA as for Class ‘Y’ city applicable for employees exercising option at (i). Such employees will be eligible for drawing the normal HRA as well at their place of posting provided Departmental arrangement is not made for his/her stay.
(iv) The period of temporary duty extended to six months. For period of temporary duty daily allowance at full rate is admissible, apart from departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation.
(B) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley who do not wish to move their families to a selected place of residence :
A per diem allowance of Rs.50/- is paid for each day of attendance to compensate for any additional expense in transportation to and from office etc.
II. MESSING FACILITIES:
Messing allowance is paid to all the employees posted in J&K @ Rs. 85.96/- per day.
III. PAYMENT OF MONTHLY PENSION TO PENSIONERS OF KASHMIR VALLEY:
Pensioners of Kashmir Valley who are unable to draw their monthly pensions through either Public Sector Banks or PAO treasuries from which they were receiving their pensions, would be given pensions outside the Valley where they have settled, in relaxation of relevant provisions.
NOTE : 1. The package of concession/facilities shall be admissible in Kashmir Valley comprising of ten districts namely, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora.
2. The package of concessions/facilities shall be admissible to Temporary Status Casual laborers working in Kashmir Valley in terms of Para 5(i) of the Causal Laborers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme of Government of India, 1993.
3. The benefit of additional HRA admissible under the Kashmir Valley package shall be admissible to all Central Government employees posted to Kashmir Valley irrespective of whether they are natives of Kashmir Valley, if they choose to move their families anywhere in India subject to the conditions governing the grant of these allowances.
4. The facilities of Messing Allowance and Per Diem Allowance shall also be allowed to natives of Kashmir Valley in terms of the Kashmir Valley package.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to Section 44 and consequential amendments of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 by introducing the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament.
The approved amendments will address concerns and apprehensions expressed by different categories of public servants and addresses the difficulties being faced in implementing the provision of section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The amendments are in line with one of the recommendations of the Standing Committee.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for amendments to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 by introducing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Parliament.
The maternity benefit Act 1961 protects the employment of women during the time of her maternity and entitles her of a ‘maternity benefit’ – i.e. full paid absence from work – to take care for her child. The act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more persons. The amendments will help 1.8 million (approx.) women workforce in organised sector.
The amendments to Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 are as follows:
• Increase Maternity Benefit from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for two surviving children and 12 weeks for more than two childern.
• 12 weeks Maternity Benefit to a ‘Commissioning mother’ and ‘Adopting mother’.
• Facilitate’Work from home’. • Mandatory provision of Creche in respect of establishment having 50 or more employees.
Justification:
• Maternal care to the Child during early childhood – crucial for growth and development of the child.
• The 44th, 45th and 46th Indian Labour Conference recommended enhancement of Maternity Benefits to 24 weeks.
• Ministry of Women & Child Development proposed to enhance Maternity Benefit to 8 months.
• In Tripartite consultations, all stake holders, in general supported the amendment proposa
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO-244 ANSWERED ON-09.08.2016
Seventh Pay Commission Committee for allowances
244 . Shri Ram Kumar Kashyap
(a) the steps being taken by the Government for implementing the recommendations of Seventh Pay Commission;
(b) the details of the Committee constituted regarding allowances and minimum pay, domain and time-limit thereof;
(c) by when the recommendations of the Commission regarding pay and allowances will be actually implemented; and
(d) the reasons for delay in this regard?
ANSWER MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI ARUN JAITELY)
A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Statement Annexed with the Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 244 for 09.08.2016 by Shri Ram Kumar Kashyap on Seventh Pay Commission Committee for Allowances
(a) to (d): The Government has decided to implement the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission relating to pay, pension and related issues. The resolution on Government decisions has been issued on 25.07.2016. The matters relating to pay and pension, as decided by the Government, have been implemented with effect from 01.01.2016. In view of the significant departure from the existing provisions recommended by the 7th CPC and a number of representations received from Employee Associations and other stakeholders in this regard, the Government has decided that recommendations on allowances, other than Dearness Allowance, be examined by a Committee comprising Finance Secretary as Chairman and Secretaries of Home Affairs, Defence, Health and Family Welfare, Personnel & Training, Posts and Chairman, Railway Board as Members for examination before taking a final decision. The Committee has been asked to submit its report within four months. This Committee has been constituted on 22.07.2016 and the first meeting of the Committee has been held on 04.08.2016.
7th CPC – Fitment Factor and Pay Fixation for Running Staff – NFIR
NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055
Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
No. IV/NFIR/7CPC(Imp)/2016/R.B.
Dated: 04/08/2016
The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Implementation of the recommendations of 7th CPC — Fitment Factor and Pay Fixation for Running Staff-reg.
Ref: (i) NFIR’ s letter No. IV/NFIR/7CPC(Imp)/2016/R.B. dated 13/07/2016.
(ii) Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02/08/2016 (RBE No.93/2016).
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The Federation vide its letter dated 13/07/2016 requested the Railway Board that in view of 30% pay element of Running Staff needed to be taken for arriving at the “multiplier factor”, it was suggested to maintain the same at “3” instead of “2.57”. Federation is however disappointed to note that the Railway Board instead of following the simple procedure has complicated and mutilated the pay fixation formula/procedure of Running Staff as per illustration given in Annexure ‘C’ of Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02/08/2016 (RBE No. 93/2016).
In this connection, the Federation brings to the notice of the Railway Board that in the Resolution circulated by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide No. 12/2016-IC on 25th July 2016 in Para 12, it has been mentioned that in respect of Railway employees to whom Running Allowance is admissible, it will be ensured that the actual rise in pay at the time of initial fixation is about 14.29% as recommended by the Pay Commission. Federation feels sad to convey that the said decision of the Ministry of Finance has not been complied with by the Railway Ministry particularly in respect of Running Staff.
In case of Running Staff with Rs.1000/- Basic Pay, he will get Dearness Allowance Rs.1,625/-, thus, the total would be Rs.2,625/-. In terms of Gazette Para 12, minimum benefit 14.29% should be given to Running Staff. 14.29% of Rs.2,625/- is Rs.375/-. Thus Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + Minimum Guaranteed Benefit = 1000 + 1625 + 375 = Rs.3,000/-. From this, it is clear that the Running Staff having Basic Pay of Rs.1000/- should be fixed at Rs.3000/-. But in the illustration given in RBE 93/2016, Running Staff with Basic Pay of Rs.19,930/- is fixed at Rs.58,694/-, which works out 12.19% which is clear violation of Para 12 of Gazette Notification.
In view of the above, the Annexure of Board’s letter dated 02/08/2016 is needed to be redrawn to ensure justice to the Running Staff. NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to consider the above points and issue modification immediately duly endorsing copy to the Federation.
CGDA – Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations – Instructions Reg
IMPORTANT/IMMEDIATE CIRCULAR
CGDA,Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt – 110010
AN/XIV/14162/Seventh CPC/Vol-I
Dated: 05.08.2016
To,
All PCsDA/CsDA/PIFA/IFAs/PCA(Fys)Kolkata/JCDA(AF) Nagpur
CDA (ITSDC) Secunderabed
Subject: Implementation of Seventh Central Pay Commission Recommendations – Instructions Regarding.
A copy of Ministry Of Finance, Department of Expenditure (Implementation Cell, 7th CPC) Office Memorandum bearing No.1-5/2016-IC dated 29.07.2016, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) notification No.512 dated 25.07.2016, Ministry of Finance (Dept of Expenditure) Resolution dated 25.07.2016 may please be downloaded from the CGDA website inter alia the instructions laid down as under so far as regulation of pay of DAD employees as per 7th CPC is concerned.
2. The salient features of the notification are as under:-
(i) Minimum Pay in government with effect from 01.01.2016 at Rs.18000/- per month
(ii) Fixation of initial pay in the revised pay Structure
The Manner of initial fixation of pay has been indicated in Rule 7 of CCS(RP) Rules 2016. The fixation of pay of the employee in the pay Matrix will be determined by multiplying the existing pay (Pay in Pay Band plus Grade Pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31st day of Decemeber, 2015 on 1st day of January, 2016. The existing pay (Pay in Pay Band plus Grade pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31st day of December, 2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57 and the figure so arrived at is to be located in the Level corresponding to Employee’s Pay Band and Grade Pay or Pay Scale in the new Pay Matrix. The pay Matrix comprising two dimensions having horizontal range in which each level corresponds to a “functional role in the hierarchy” with number assigned 1,2,3 and so on till 18 and “vertical range” denoting “Pay progression” has been laid down at Schedule read with Rule 3 (vi) and 7(2) of CCS(RP) Rules 2016. Illustration for pay fixation has been given under Rule 7 of RPR 2016.
If a cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate level, that Cell shall be the revised pay, otherwise the next higher cell in that level shall be the revised pay of the employee. The fitment factor of 2.57 to be applied uniformly for all employees. All PCsDA/CsDA may circulate copies of RPR 2016 to all sections in Main Office and sub offices and obtain a certificate from them all the staff members have noted its contents.
(b) In case, a Government servant has been placed in a higher grade pay or scale between 1st January 2016 and the date of notification of these rules on account of promotion or up gradation, the Government servant may elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion or upgradation, as the case may be.
(c) The fixation of pay in case of promotion from one level to another in the revised pay structure on or after 01.01.2016 will be regulated as under:
One increment shall be given in the level from which an employee is promoted and he shall be placed at a Cell equal to the figure so arrived at in the level of the post to which he is promoted and where no such cell in available in the level to which he is promoted, he will be placed at the next higher cell in that Level.
(d) The option to retain the existing pay structure under the provisions to this rule shall be admissible only in respect of existing pay band and Grade pay of scale.
(e) the aforesaid option is not applicable to any person appointed to a post for the first time in government service or by transfer from another post on or after 1st day of January 2016.
(f) where the Government servant is in receipt of personal pay immediately before the date of notification of these rules, which together with his existing emoluments exceed the revised, the difference/excess arrived at shall be allowed to such Government servants as personal pay to be absorbed in future increases in pay.
(g) MACP will continue to be administered at 10,20 and 30 years as before and granted in hierarchy horizontally in new pay Matrix. i.e the employee will move to immediate next level in hierarchy. Fixation of pay will follow the same principle as that for a regular promotion in the pay Matrix. MACPS will continue to be applicable to all employees up to Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) level except members of organized Group “A” services.
(h) Pay of employees whose pay have been fixed conditionally based on direction of Hon’ble court order and the same is still sub-judice before Hob’ble court may be fixed under CCS(RP)2016 conditionally/provisionally subject to outcome/finalization of appeals filed before respective courts.
(iii) Fixation of pay of employees appointed by direct recruitment on or after 1st day of January 2016
Pay of direct recruits appointed on or after 1st day of January 2016 shall be fixed at the minimum pay or the first cell in the level, applicable to the post to which such employees are appointed.
Provided that where the existing pay of such employee appointed on or after 1st day of January 2016 and before the notification of these rules, has already been fixed in the existing pay structure and if his existing emoluments happen to exceed the minimum pay or the first Cell in the Level, as applicable to the post to which he is appointed on or after 1st day of January 2016, such difference shall be paid as personal pay to be absorbed in future increments of pay.
(iv) Increments in Pay Matrix
The Increments in pay Matrix will move vertically down the same cells applicable in the pay Matrix. Illustation to regulate the same has been laid down under Rule 9 of CCS(RP) Rules 2016.
(v) Date of increment in the revised Pay structure
There will be two dates for grant of increment namely, 1st January and 1st July every year, instead of existing uniform date of 1st July:
provided that an employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment either on 1st January or 1st July depending on the date of appointment, promotion or grant of financial upgradation.
(b) The increment in respect of an employee appointed/Promoted/financial upgradation including Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme during the period between 2nd January and 1st July (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1st January and those appointed/promoted/financial upgradation including Modified Assured career Progression Scheme between 2nd July and 1st January (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1st July. Illustrations to regulate the same has been provided under Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rule 2016.
(c) Benchmark for performance appraisal for promotion and financial upgradation under MACPS to be enhanced from “Good” to “Very Good”.
Annual increments will be withheld 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.
(vi) Rate of Allowances
The revised rates and the date of effect of all allowance (other than Dearness Allowance) based on the recommendations of the 7th central Pay Commission shall be notified subsequently and separately, Until then, all such allowances shall continue to be reckoned and paid at the existing rates under the terms and conditions prevailing in the pre-revised pay structure as if the existing pay structure has not been revised under CCS(RP) Rules 2016 issued on 25.07.2016
The reference base for calculation of Dearness Allowance shall undergo change in the revised RPR 2016 will be linked to average index as on 01.01.2016 and notified by government at a later stage.
(vii) Regulation of Interest free advances
The existing system of interest free advances for medical treatment, Travelling Allowance for family of deceased, travelling Allowance on tour or transfer and LTC shall continue as hitherto. The recommendation of the seventh Central Pay Commission relating to interest bearing advances (refer Para 9.15 of Report) has alo has been accepted by the Government.
(viii) Payment of Dearness Allowance
The revised pay structure effective from 01.01.2016 includes the Dearness Allowance of 125% sanctioned from 01.01.2016 in the pre-revised pay structure. The Dearness Allowance in the revised pay structure shall be zero from 01.01.2016
The rate and date of effect of the first installment of Dearness Allowance in the revised pay structure shall be as per the orders to be issued in this behalf in future.
(ix) Deduction of CGEIS
The existing rate of monthly contributions under Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) shall continue to be applicable under the existing rates until further orders.
(x) Mode of Payment of arrears of Pay
The arrears accruing on account of revised pay consequent upon fixation of pay under CCS(RP) Rules 2016 w.e.f 01.01.2016 shall be paid in cash in one installment alongwith the payment of salary for the month of August 2016, after making necessary adjustment on account of GPF and NPS, as applicable, in view of the revised pay. the paying authority shall ensure that the action is taken simultaneously in regard to Government’s contribution towards enhanced subscription.
With a view to expedite authorization and disbursement of arrears, arrear claims may be paid without pre-check of fixation of pay in the revised scales of pay. However, the facility has not been dispensed with in respect of those Government servants who have relinquished service on account of dismissal, resignation, discharge, retirement etc. after the date of implementation of the pay Commission’s recommendations but before the preparation and drawl of arrear claims, as well as in respect of those employees who had expired prior to exercising their option for the drawal of pay in the revised scales.
The requirement of pre-check of pay fixation having been dispensed with, it is not unlikely that the arrears due in some cases may be computed incorrectly leading to overpayments that might have to be recovered subsequently. Therefore, paying authority, should, make it clear to the employees under their administrative control. while disbursing the arrears; that the payments are being made subject to adjustment from amounts that may be due to them subsequently sholud any discrepancies be noticed later. For this purpose, an undertaking may also be obtained in writing from every employee at the time of exercising option under Rule 6(1) thereof. A specimen form of the undertaking as prescribed as per a “Form of Option” under Rule 6(2) of CCS (RP) Rules 2016 is enclosed as Annexure-III.
In order to facilitate a smooth and systematic fixation of pay, a proforma has been annexed for the purpose (Statement of Fixation of Pay) is enclosed as per CCS(RP) 2016 to be prepared in triplicate and one copy thereof be placed in the service book of the employee concerned and another copy made available to the concerned accounting authorities [Chief controller of Account/controller of Accounts/Accounts Officer] for post check.
(xi) Deduction of Income Tax
In authorizing the arrears, Incomes Tax due may also be deducted and credited to Government in accordance with the instructions on the subject.
