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One Rank One Pension Arrear: Supreme Court Order dated 20.03.2023

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One Rank One Pension Arrear: Supreme Court Order dated 20.03.2023 in MA No. 219 of 2023 in WP (Civil) No. 419 of 2013

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO 219 OF 2023
IN
WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO 419 OF 2016 Supreme Court Order dated 20.03.2023

Indian Ex Servicemen Movement (an All India Federation of Military Veterans Organisation represented by its General Secretary … Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

Union of India Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare Ministry of Defence Secretary …Respondent(s)

ORDER

1. By the judgment of this Court dated 16 March 2022, the arrears on account of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme were directed to be paid over to all pensioners within a period of three months.

2 Successive applications were filed by the Union of India seeking an extension of time.

2 By the order of this Court dated 9 January 2023, time was extended until 15 March 2023.

3 Mr R Venkataramani, Attorney General for India has placed on the record a Compliance Note on behalf of the Union of India”. Besides the Attorney General for India, we have heard Mr Huzefa A Ahmadi, senior counsel appearing on behalf of the pensioners.

4 While opposing the request which has been made on behalf of the Union of India for the extension of time, Mr Ahmadi, senior counsel submitted that

(i) the payment of arrears fell due in 2019;

(ii) sufficient time was granted by the judgment of this Court dated 16 March 2022; and,

(iii) as a matter of fact, a circular was issued on 28 February 2023 by the Assistant Controller of Defence (Accounts) in which it has been stated as follows

“In pursuance to Hon’ble Court order dt 27.02.2023 w.r.t. MA No. 219/2023 in WP(C) No. 419/2016, MoD has issued directions vide MoD ID No. 4(5)/2016-D(P/L), Vol-IV dated 27.02.2023 to pay full arrear in one instalment on account of OROP revision w.e.f. 01.07.2019 to all eligible pensioners by 15 th March 2023. In order to ensure timely payment of arrears may be authorised before 15th March 2023 (in one go).”

5 From the material which has been placed on the record, it emerges that the total number of ex-armed force pensioners ranges in the vicinity of about 25 lakh persons. The arrears which are due and payable are about Rs 28 thousand crores. The budgetary outlay for the Union Ministry of Defence for financial year 2022-2023 is Rs 5.85 lakh crores. Of this, an amount approximately of Rs 1.32 lakh crores is the planned expenditure for total pension disbursement during the year. An amount of Rs 1.2 lakh crores has already been disbursed till February 2023 by the Ministry of Defence for 2022-2023. The quantum of Rs 28 thousand crores which has been referred to above relates to the arrears on account of the payment of OROP for 2019-2022 which is an additional component.

6 The note which has been placed on the record states that :

“The planned budget outlay for 2022-23 is not in a position to assimilate this huge outlay in one go. Ministry of Defence being a strategic sector has to strike a fine balance between the financial outgo on its operational commitments and the expenditure incurred on its personnel including the Defence Pensioners. Since the resources are limited (despite being the highest amongst all departments) the expenses need to be regulated in such a way that the individual needs are met without compromising the operational readiness of our Armed Forces.”

7 The Union Ministry of Defence had taken up the matter with the Ministry of Finance for provision of funds. The Ministry of Finance has indicated, as the note indicates, “their inability to provide it in one go” and has suggested a staggered payment. The reasons which have been set out in the response of the Union Ministry of Finance are extracted in the note and are set out below :

“The reasons for phased staggered pay out of the arrears component of Rs. 28,137.49 crore are as follows:

  • During times of high fiscal deficit, the Government faces cash problems. This is because revenues accrue at a pace slower than its receipts. The mismatch is, inter-alia, met through a plan of market borrowings communicated in advance. Therefore, cash disbursement has to be prioritized to enable the Government to remain within its ways and means. These payment priorities, inter-alia, include interest/debt payments towards borrowings, salary and regular pension disbursements, development, social security and welfare payments for the most needy and the poor, such as food and fertilizer subsidy.
  • Borrowings more to enable payment of pension arrears in cash will be against fiscal prudence. The Government has already completed its planned G-Sec borrowing from the market for the year based on the assumption of payment of OROP arrears in installments. Stoppage of borrowing at year-end by the Centre is part of a deliberate policy of leaving the space to States to borrowing in the last months of the financial year.
  • Sudden changes or additional borrowing by the Centre will result in upward movement of interest rates effecting States and the private sector. Therefore, seeking fresh borrowing is likely to have very adverse macro-economic implications and is not feasible.
  • It needs to be noted that Government’s immediate priorities are to revive and sustain economic growth, mitigate the inflationary pressures, and cushion the poorest and the needy from the deleterious impacts of economic difficulties.
  • Given the limits to the State’s fiscal capacity and the consequent need to balance and prioritize welfare needs of different sections of the society, it is imperative that the Government’s considered discretion in management of its cash balances is allowed and upheld. A Favourable consideration of this submission by the Hon’ble Supreme Court would foster the principles of equity and fairness in development/welfare delivery amongst various sections of the society.”

8 In this backdrop, the proposal which has been placed before the Court by the Union Government is in the following terms

“I. 4 lakhs pensioners out of 25 lakh pensioners do not qualify for OROP arrear as they are drawing higher pension than the average pension for the rank in 2018 and hence the number comes down to 21 lakhs.

II. Out of which 6 lakhs are family pensioners and gallantry award winners and their arrear payments would be settled by 31 st March 2023, but considering the involvement of plural disbursing agencies and to avoid inaccuracies it is respectfully prayed time may be granted to complete full settlement for 6 lakh family pensioners and gallantry award winners by 30th April 2023.

III. Next comes the pensioners who are above 70 years which accounts to roughly 4 lakh pensioners, considering the budget outlay restraints and the plurality of disbursing systemn and avoiding inaccuracies and operational issues at the last lap, an outer limit of 4-5 months is prayed for making full settlement of the arrears in one go in respect of this class, i.e. the arrears for this class shall be made on or before 31.07.2023.

IV. Coming to the last tranche of 10-11 lakh pensioners, considering the size of payment and the various operational factors, instead of a disbursement in 4 equal instalments (1 instalment is already paid), spread over a period of 2 years, Applicants undertake the payment of balance 3 instalments, within the financial year 2023-24 ending on 31 st March 2024 and thus render justice.”

9 The Union Government is duty bound to comply with the judgment of this Court in terms of the OROP Scheme. At the same time, the material which has been placed on the record now has a significant bearing on the nature of the order which should be passed by this Court in regard to compliance with time lines.

10 The Union Government has stated that out of twenty five lakh pensioners, four lakh do not qualify for OROP arrears as they are drawing higher pensions than the average pensions for the rank in 2015. The total number of pensioners to whom the OROP component has to be paid over is, therefore, in the range of twenty one lakh. Of the twenty one lakh pensioners, the Union Government has undertaken that it would pay the entirety of the OROP dues by 30 April 2023 to six lakh pensioners comprising of Family Pensioners and Gallantry Award winners. Evidently, such a classification has been made bearing in mind that family pensioners have lost the bread winner and Gallantry Award winners have rendered exceptional service to the nation which has been recognised by the conferment of these awards.

11 The Union Government has also proposed that pensioners who are above the age of seventy years, who number approximately four lakh, would be paid their dues within an outer limit of four to five months. As regards the remaining group of ten to eleven lakh pensioners, considering the size of payment and the operational requirements, it is proposed to disburse their dues in three installments within the financial year 2023-24.

12 Having heard the parties, we issue the following directions :

(i) The payment of OROP dues to family pensioners and Gallantry Award winners shall be made in one installment on or before 30 April 2023;

(ii) The payment of OROP dues to pensioners who are of the age of 70 years or above shall be made on or before 30 June 2023. The Union Government shall either pay the entire dues in one installment or may spread out the payment in two or more installments within the outer limit of 30 June 2023; and

(iii) The outstanding payable to the remaining pensioners shall be paid in equal installments on or before 31 August 2023, 30 November 2023 and 28 February 2024.

13 During the course of hearing, it has been clarified specifically by the learned Attorney General for India, on instructions, that the deferral of payments in terms of the present order shall not have any bearing on the computation of dues for the purpose of the next equalisation, when it falls due. 14 The Miscellaneous Application is accordingly disposed of. 15 Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

………………….………………….…CJI.
[Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud]

………………….………………….…..J.
[Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha]

………………….………………….…..J.
[J B Pardiwala]

New Delhi;
March 20, 2023

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GPF interest rate from April 2023 to June 2023

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GPF interest rate from April 2023 to June 2023

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO.5(3)-B(PD)/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

New Delhi, the 10 April, 2023

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2023-2024, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st April, 2023 to 30th June, 2023. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st April, 2023. The funds concerned are:

  1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
  2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
  3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
  4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
  5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
  6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
  7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
  8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund. :
  9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
  10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

Also Read: GPF Interest Calculator

2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

(Ashish Vachhani)
Additional Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Renewal of Group Health Insurance for BSNL employees- high premium quoted by M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd

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Renewal of Group Health Insurance for BSNL employees- high premium quoted by M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd

BSNL EMPLOYEES UNION (BSNLEU)
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF TELECOM EMPLOYEES (NFTE-BSNL)

Date: 06.04.2023

To,
Shri Arvind Vadnerkar,
Director (HR), BSNL,
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
H.C. Mathur Lane, Janpath,
New Delhi – 110 001

Sir,

Sub: – Renewal of Group Health Insurance for BSNL employees- high premium quoted by M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.- reg.

We wish to draw your kind attention to the following, for favour of necessary intervention.

The MOU signed between BSNL and M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. is expiring on 30-04-2023. It has to be renewed w.e.f 01-05-2023. In this connection, discussion is said to have taken place between the BSNL Management and M/s Oriental Insurance Company. Due to belated intimation, BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL could not participate in this discussion.

It is learnt that, in the discussion held yesterday, M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. has quoted increased premium amount, for the renewal of the Group Health Insurance w.e.f 01-05-2023. The increase in premium, as proposed by Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. is hefty and is very steep. For example, the present premium of Rs.13,594 has been proposed to be increased to Rs.21,213. Similarly, the existing premium of Rs.21,876 is being proposed to be increased to Rs.44, 190. Likewise, all the existing premium rates are being steeply increased by Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. A copy of the table, showing the proposed increase in premium rates, is enclosed for your kind reference. Undoubtedly, this will impose undue burden on the employees.

Under these circumstances, we, both BSNLEU and NFTE BSNL, wish to request the Management not to sign any MOU in haste. We also suggest that, the possibility of signing MOU with some other insurance company, with lesser premium, may kindly be explored. We hope that, our suggestion would be viewed in the right perspective and necessary action would be taken by the Management.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely

[P. Abhimanyu]
General Secretary
BSNLEU

Chandeshwar Singh
General Secretary
NFTE BSNL

Source : BSNLEU

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DOPPW released Dearness Relief Order to Central Government Pensioners from Jan 2023

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DOPPW released Dearness Relief Order to Central Government Pensioners from Jan 2023

No. 42/04/2023-P&PW(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

8th Floor, B-Wing, Janpath Bhavan,
Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Date:- 06th April, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.01.2023.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/07/2022- P&PW(D) dated 08.10.2022 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 38% to 42% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension) w.e.f 01.01.2023.

Also Read: FinMin released Dearness Allowance Order to Central Government Employees effective from Jan 2023

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to the following categories:-

(i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years.

(ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates.

(iii) All India Service Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(iv) Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension.

(vi) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/ Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.

3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 52 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended from time to time. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

Also Read: Dearness Relief Calculator

5. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

6. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

7. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21′ May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

8. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

9. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1/2023-E.II(B) dated 03.04.2023.

Hindi version will follow.

(Rajendra Kumar Dutta)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

I. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list).
2. Chief Secretaries and AGs of States/UTs.
3. CMDs/CPPCs of all authorised Pension Disbursing Banks
4. C&AG of India, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.
5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Information.

What is the Dearness Relief Percentage from Jan 2023?

The Dearness Relief Percentage from Jan 2023 is 42%

What is the latest dearness relief for pensioners?

The Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 38% to 42% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension) w.e.f 01.01.2023

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Government forms Committee to Review National Pension System for Employees

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Government Forms Committee to Review National Pension System for Employees

No.1(4)/E-V/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi,
6th April, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Setting up of a Committee to review the Pension System for Government Employees.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the announcement made by the Finance Minister in Lok Sabha on 24.3.2023 to, inter-alia, set up a Committee under the Finance Secretary to look into the issue of pensions under the National Pension System in respect of Government employees and evolve an approach which addresses the needs of the employees while maintaining fiscal prudence to protect the common citizens.

2. Accordingly, it has been decided to set up a Committee as under:

i. Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure)  Chairman 
ii Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Member 
iii Special Secretary (Pers), Department of Expenditure Ministry of Finance  Member 
iv Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA)  Member 

3. The Terms of Reference of the Committee shall be as under:

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

Also Read: Rules for NPS Employees – Loksabha Q&A

4. The Committee may also co-opt any officer of the Central Government as part of its deliberations, whenever such a need is felt by the Committee.

5. The Committee shall devise its own procedure and mechanism, including consultation with States etc., to arrive at its recommendations.

6. Department of Expenditure (Personnel Division) will provide Secretarial assistance to the Committee.

(Annie G. Mathew)
Special Secretary to the Government of India

To:
1. Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure)
2. Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training
3. Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA)

Copy to:
1. PS to the Finance Minister
2. PS to the Minister of State for Finance(Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)
3. PS to the Minister of State for Finance (Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad)
4. Secretary, Department of Financial Services
5. Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs
6. Additional Secretary (Budget), Department of Economic Affairs

Copy for Information to:
1. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
2. Cabinet Secretary
3. Chief Secretaries of State Governments

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Timelines for completion of APAR to Railway Employees for 2022-23

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Timelines for completion of APAR to Railway Employees for 2022-23

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

File No. PC-VII/2023/HRMS/3

New Delhi, Dated : 03/04/2023

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/PUs/TIs
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Timelines for completion of APAR for the year 2022-2023.

In order to ensure timely completion of e-APAR in respect of non-gazetted employees of Indian Railways, it has been decided by the competent authority that the following timelines may be followed:

S. No. Activity Target Date
1.  Finalisation of hierarchy and online generation of APAR form 15th May, 2023
2.  Submission of self-appraisal to reporting officer 15th June, 2023 
3.  Submission of reporting officer to reviewing officer 15th July, 2023
4.  Forwarding report by reviewing officer to accepting authority 31st July, 2023
5.  Appraisal by accepting authority 15th August, 2023
6.  Communication of APAR to the officer report upon 31st August, 2023
7.  Submission of representation if any on APAR Completing the process relating to 15 days from the date of communication of APAR or 15th September, 2023 whichever is earlier.
8.  Completing the process relating to
representation submitted by the official		 15 days from the date of representation received or 30th September, 2023 whichever is earlier.
9.  End of entire process 30th September, 2023

2. All the field units are requested to give due publicity to the timelines amongst the employees as well as the CR cells to ensure that the APAR process is completed in a timely manner. It is also informed that no extension will be granted as done in the previous years-.to complete the process and if APARs are not completed within the timelines, the same will be treated as not written for the period. The dates indicated against each activity are the last dates and efforts shall be made to complete the process before the targeted dates.

Also Read: Dealing of APAR Representations received in SPARROW Portal

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Jaya Kumar G)
Dy. Director, PC-VII & HRMS
Railway Board

 

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PFRDA Salary and Allowances payable to, and other Terms and Conditions of Services of Chairperson and Whole Time Members Amendment Rules, 2023

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PFRDA Salary and Allowances payable to, and other Terms and Conditions of Services of Chairperson and Whole Time Members Amendment Rules, 2023

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Financial Services)
NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2023

G.S.R. 209(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 51, read with sub-section (3) of section 5 of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013 (23 of 2013), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Salary and Allowances Payable to, and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of, Chairperson and Whole-time Members) Amendment Rules, 2014, namely:-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Salary and Allowances Payable to, and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of, Chairperson and Whole-time Members) Amendment Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Salary and Allowances Payable to, and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of, Chairperson and Whole-time Members) Rules, 2014, in rule 3,

(i) for sub rule (1), the following sub rule shall be substituted namely: –

“(1) The chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and every whole-time member thereof shall be appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of the Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee.”,

(ii) in sub rule (2), for the words “Selection Committee”, the words “Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee” shall be substituted.

[F. No. 11/5/2014-PR]
PANKAJ SHARMA, Jt. Secy.

Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide notification number G.S.R. 597 (E) dated 20th August, 2014, subsequently amended vide notification numbers G.S.R. 987 (E) dated 2nd August, 2017, G.S.R. 07 (E) dated 2nd January, 2018 and G.S.R. 731 (E) dated 11th October, 2021.

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NVS released JNVST Class 6 2023 admit card, here’s how to download

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NVS released JNVST Class 6 2023 admit card, here’s how to download

The JNVST released class 6 Admit Card 2023 today. Candidates who will appear for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test can download the admit card through the official site of NVS at navodaya.gov.in.

The tests for admission to Class-VI in JNVs for the academic session 2023-24 are scheduled to be held on 29 April 2023, at 11.30 A.M across the country at various exam centres.

To download the admit card, candidates can follow the steps given below.

JNVST Class 6 Admit Card 2023: How to download

  • Go to the official site of NVS at navodaya.gov.in
  • Click on JNVST Class 6 Admit Card 2023 link available on the home page. – Direct Link to Download Admit Card
  • A new page will open where the link for admit card will be available.
  • Click on the link and enter the required details.
  • Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Check the admit card and download the page.
  • Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

The result of JNV Selection Test 2023 is expected to be announced by June 2023. Candidates can get the result from the admission portal. For more related details candidates can check the official site of NVS.

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Web-based application for processing of cases related to Compassionate appointment: Dept of Posts

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Development of web-based application for processing of cases related to Compassionate appointment (CRC cases

No.17-12/2022-SPG-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 3rd April, 2023

To
All Chief Postmasters General.

Subject: Development of web-based application for processing of cases related to Compassionate appointment (CRC cases) – regarding.

Madam/Sir,

I am directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 20.01.2023 on the above mentioned subject wherein it was informed that Department is in process of development of web-based application for processing and handling of CRC cases and it was instructed that CRC for vacancy year 2022 will not be processed in manual environment.

2. In order to onboard in online environment, all pending cases to be considered during year 2023 need to be migrated to online system. Therefore, it has been decided that manual application from dependent family members of deceased employees will not be received by any field unit w.e.f. 05.04.2023.

Also Read: Circulation of Government Savings Promotion General (Amendment) Rules, 2023: DOP Order

3. Necessary instructions related to migration of pending cases will be issued shortly. As such, Circles should ensure that all cases are got completed in all aspects and received in Circle Office at the earliest.

4. Further, in terms of instructions contained in aforesaid letter dated 20.01.2023, all Circles should ensure that CRC cases till vacancy year 2021 (to be considered during year 2022) has been completed in manual environment.

Yours faithfully

(Sunil Kumar)
Director (Staff)

Copy to: The GM, CEPT, Bengaluru — for uploading this letter on India Post website.

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Circulation of Government Savings Promotion General (Amendment) Rules, 2023: DOP Order

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Circulation of Government Savings Promotion General (Amendment) Rules, 2023: DOP Order

SB Order No. 08/2023

F. No 113-03/2017-SB(Pt.1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi -l10001
Dated: 03.04.2023

To
All Head of Circles/Regions

Subiect Regarding circulation of Government Savings Promotion General (Amendment) Rules, 2023.

Sir/Madam.

The undersigned is directed to convey the decision of the Ministry of Finance (DEA) for amendment of 6 (l) of Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018. The copy of gazette notification G.S.R.238(E) dated 31.03.2023 issued by MOF(DEA) is enclosed.

2. Accordingly, the text of rule 6(l) of Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018 shall be substituted as below: –

“(l) In addition to the documents mentioned in sub-rule (2) of rule 5, an individual shall also submit to the Accounts Office, the following identity documents containing proof of identity and address for the purpose of opening an account, namely: –

(a) the Aadhaar Number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India:

Provided that :-

(a) where the Aadhaar Number has not been assigned to an individual. he shall furnish proof of application of enrollment for Aadhaar at the time of opening an account and the account holder shall furnish the Aadhaar number to the Account OIfice within a period of six months from the date of opening of account for linking the account with Aadhaar Number;

(b) if a depositor has already opened an account and has not submitted his Aadhaar number to the Account Office, he shall do so within a period of six months with effect from the 1st day of April, 2023, And in the event of failure of the depositor to submit the Aadhaar number within the specified period of six months, his account shall cease to be operational till the time he submits the Aadhaar Number to the Accounts Office;

(b) the permanent Account Number or Form 60 as defined in the Income Tax rules, 1962;

Provided that the individual who has not submitted the permanent Account Number at the time of opening of account shall submit the same to the Accounts office within a period of two months from the date of happening of any of the following events, whichever is the earliest, namely;-

(i) the balance at any point of time in the account exceeds fifty thousand rupees; or

(ii) the aggregate of all credits in the account in any financial year exceeds one lakh rupees; or

(iii) the aggregate of all withdrawals and transfers in a month from the account exceeds ten thousand rupees,

And in the event of the failure of the depositor to submit the Permanent Account Number within the specified period of two months, his account shall cease to be operational till the time he submits the Permanent Account Number to the Account Office;

(c) any other document as may be considered necessary by the Accounts Office including those related to the nature of business and financial status of the depositor.”

3. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action. Same may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in public area.

4. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Yours Faithfully

(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)


18 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 31st March, 2023

G.S.R.238(E) — In exercise of the powers conferred by section 15 of the Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873 (5 of 1873), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to amend the Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018, namely:-

1. These rules may be called the Government Savings Promotion General (Amendment) Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018, in rule 6, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-

“(1) In addition to the documents mentioned in sub-rule (2) of rule 5, an individual shall also submit to the Accounts Office, the following identity documents containing proof of identity and address for the purpose of opening an account, namely:-

(a) the Aadhaar Number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India:

Provided that,-

(a) where the Aadhaar Number has not been assigned to an individual, he shall furnish proof of application of enrollment for Aadhaar at the time of opening an account and the account holder shall furnish the Aadhaar number to the Accounts Office within a period of six months from the date of opening of account for linking the account with Aadhaar Number;

(b) if a depositor has already opened an account and has not submitted his Aadhaar number to the Accounts Office, he shall do so within a period of six months with effect from the 1st day of April, 2023,

and in the event of failure of the depositor to submit the Aadhaar number within the specified period of six months, his account shall cease to be operational till the time he submits the Aadhaar Number to the Accounts Office;

(b) the Permanent Account Number or Form 60 as defined in the Income Tax Rules,1962:

Provided that the individual who has not submitted the Permanent Account Number at the time of opening an account shall submit the same to the Accounts Office within a period of two months from the date of happening of any of the following events, whichever is the earliest, namely:-

(i) the balance at any point of time in the account exceeds fifty thousand rupees; or

(ii) the aggregate of all credits in the account in any financial year exceeds one lakh rupees; or

(iii) the aggregate of all withdrawals and transfers in a month from the account exceeds ten thousand rupees,

and in the event of the failure of the depositor to submit the Permanent Account Number within the specified period of two months, his account shall cease to be operational till the time he submits the Permanent Account Number to the Accounts Office;

(c) any other document as may be considered necessary by the Accounts Office including those related to the nature of business and financial status of the depositor.”

[F. No. 1/3/2023-NS]
ASHISH VACHHANI, Addl. Secy.

Note: The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, section 3, sub-section
(i) vide notification number G.S.R.1003 (E), dated the 5th October, 2018.

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