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Record Note of discussions held by Board with Federations on 01.10.2015 on issues raised by federation

Summary Record Note of Discussions held by Board (CRB, MS, & FC ) with Federations (AIRF & NIFR) on 01.10.2015 on issues raised by federation

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

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No. 2015/E(LR)II/1/8

New Delhi, dated :27. 10.2015

The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4, State Entry Road,
New_ Delhi -110055.

The General Secretary,
NFIR,
3, Cheimsford Road,
New Delhi-110055.

Dear Sirs,

Sub.: Summary Record Note of Discussions held by Board (CRB, MS, & FC ) with Federations (AIRF & NIFR) on 01.10.2015 on issues raised by federation.

Summary Record Note of Discussions held on 01.10.2015 on the above mentioned subject is sent herewith.

Yours faithfully

(Naveen Kumar)
Dy. Director Estt (LR)-I

No.2015/E(LR)II/1/8

Summary Record Note of Discussions held by Board (CRB, MS, & FC ) with Federations (AIRF & NIFR) on 01.10.2015 on issues raised by federation.

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The following officers and representatives of Federations attended the meeting:-

Official Side Federations
AIRF NFIR
Shri A. K. Mital, CRB
Shri Pradeep Kumar, MS
Shri S. Mookerjee, FC
Mrs. Ragini Yechury, EDE(IR)
Shri Debashis Mallik, DE(IR)
1.Shri Rakhal Das Gupta, President
2.Shri S.G. Mishra, General Secretary
3.Shri J. R. Bhosale
1.Shri Guman Singh, President
2.Shri M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary

 

Item No. Issues Remarks
1 Exempting Railways from New Pension Scheme. The Federationstressed that this matter needs to be taken up at the level of Hon’ble  Minister for Railways with Hon’ble Finance Minister and requested for a meeting with Hon’ble MR. The Federations re-iterated  that Railway employees’ functionings quite comparable with those of the Defence Personnel as Railwaymen work under continuous stress and strain.

It was agreed to fix up a meeting of  the Federations with Hon’ble MR shortly

2 Up-gradation of Apex level Group ‘C’ posts to Group ‘B’ Gazetted (3335 posts). 2. Up-gradation of Apex level Group ‘C’ posts to Group ‘B’ Gazetted Official Side stated that proposal has again been submitted to Ministry of Finance seeking their concurrence. Thereafter, Ministry of Finance sought certain clarifications incontext to the said proposal which has been replied to them on 10.09.2015. The matter is further being pursued by Pay Commission Dte.

Federations, however, stated that creation/up-gradation in Group’B’posts is within the competence of Railway Board as was observed in the meeting of Standing Committee held on 07.05.2008.

It was agreed to examine this aspect after connecting the minutes of the meeting of Standing Committee of National Council referred to by the Federations.

3 Report of High Power Committee on duty hours of Running Staff. Official Side conveyed that recommendations of the High Power Committee will be deliberated by Full Board on 06.10.2015 duly taking into account the views expressed by the Federations..
4 Induction of Course Completed Act Apprentices against Safety vacancies in GP-Rs. 1800/-. It was proposed,from the Official Side that it is contemplated that henceforth educational qualifications for recruitment to erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts may be kept as Course Completed Act Apprentices and minimum 10th Pass Matriculation). Federations stated that they will first discuss this issue themselves jointlv.
5 Unwarranted conditions like “working on tracks” causing impediment in implementation of LARSGESS in the case of P. Way .Staff. Federations stated that the phrase “working on track” in the case categories permitted in 2014 be removed. This was agreed to.
6 Stepping up of pay of Loco Inspectors appointed prior to 01/01/2006. The commitment given by the Railway Board for granting stepping up of pay of the Loco Inspectors on the remaining six zones is yet to be implemented. Federations insisted that SLP be withdrawn as an agreement was reached on 07.02.2014 that stepping up of pay of LIs appointed prior to 01.01.2006 on the remaining 6 zones will be implemented. Official side stated that it will be examined in consultation with Leqal Dte.
7 Rectification of MACPS anomalies. Federations were advised that before the issues are discussed at the level of Board (MS & FC), it will be desirable to deliberate on those issues by concerned Executive Directors (EDPC-I, EDPC-II, EDF(E) and EDE(N) ) in association with the General Secretaries of the Federations(AlRF & NFIR). For this purpose/ a meeting is to be fixed shortly

 

Source : NFIR

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Closure of offices/buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and Vijay Chowk/ Rajpath on 30.10.2015 for Sardar Patel birth anniversary

Closure of offices/buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and Vijay Chowk/ Rajpath on 30.10.2015 for Sardar Patel birth anniversary

F. No.12/21/2015-JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA-2) Section
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated October 29, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Closure of offices/buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and Vijay Chowk/ Rajpath on 30.10.2015 for the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel – regarding

Anti-sabotage checks are required to be done in the buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and Vijay Chowk/ Rajpath before Run for Unity’ at Rajpath on 31.10.2015. These building will have to be vacated after working hours on 30.10.2015 so that rooms are sealed after regular anti-sabotage checks are completed.

2. It has, therefore, been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in the Annexure to this OM would be closed on 30.10.2015 after working hours until 0930 hrs on 31.10.2015.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(Raju Saraswat)
Under Secretary

List of Buildings to be closed after office hours on 30.10.2015 to 0930 HRs on 31.10.2015

1. R.P. BHAWAN
2. PARLIAMENT HOUSE
3. SOUTH BLOCK
4. NORTH BLOCK
5. RAIL BHAWAN
6. TRANSPORT BHAWAN
7. CSIR BUILDING
8. SHRAM SHAKTI BHAWAN
9. DOORDARSHAN TOWER & AKASHVANI BHAWAN
10. SANCHAR BHAWAN
11. KRISHI BHAWAN
12. SHASTRI BHAWAN
13. NATIONAL ARCHIEVES
14. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ART
15. NATIONAL MEDIA CENTRE
16. JAWAHAR BHAWAN
17. RED CROSS BUILDING
18. AIFACS
19. NDMC HQ, PALIKA KENDRA
20. HUTMENTS (MOD OFFICE) DALHOUSIE ROAD
21. DRDO BHAWAN
22. VAYU BHAWAN
23. HUTMENTS ON MOTI LAL NEHRU 50 AGRO PP VAYU BHAWAN
24. SENA BHAWAN
25. UDYOG BHAWAN
26. NIRMAN BHAWAN
27. NATIONAL MUSEUM
28. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA
29. VIGYAN BHAWAN
30. VIGYAN BHAWAN ANNEXE.
31. CCA, MIN. OF AGRICULTURE, 16-A, AKBAR ROAD
32. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU BHAWAN (MEA OFFICE)
33. KOTA HOUSE
34. JAM NAGAR HOUSE
35. RAKSHA BHAWAN
36. FARIDKOT HOUSE
37. HYDERABAD HOUSE
38. KAPOORTHALA HOUSE
39. NATIONAL STADIUM
40. TERRITORIAL ARMY UNIT
41. COAST GUARD HQ
42. PRINCESS PARK HOSTEL
43. NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
44. BARODA HOUSE
45. BIKANER HOUSE
46. BIKANER HOUSE ANNEXE
47, JAISALMER HOUSE
48. JODHPUR HOSTEL
49. RBI
50. NITI AAYOG
51. SARDAR PATEL BHAWAN
52. NIRVACHAN SADAN
53. PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, PATEL CHOWK
54, AKASHWANI BHAWAN / AIR, SANSAD MARG
55. DAK BHAWAN
56, JEEVAN TARA BUILDING
57. JEEVAN DEEP BUILDING
58. JEEWAN VIHAR BUILDING
59. SBI BUILDING

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Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs governed by HPPC recommendations

DPE ORDER – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs governed by HPPC recommendations

No. 2(42)/97-DPE (WC) -GL-XVIII/15
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
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Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi- 110003, the 14th October, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs governed by HPPC recommendations.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 2 and Annexure-lll to this Department’s O.M. dated 24.10.1997 wherein the rates of DA payable to the employees of CPSEs following CDA pattern pay scales, who are governed by HPPC recommendations had been indicated.

2. In continuation of this Department’s OM of even number dated 29.04.2015; the rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f, 01.07 2015 payable to the employees of CPSEs governed by the recommendations of HPPC, which have not revised their pay scales in terms of DPE O.M.. No. 2(54)/2008-DPP(WC) dated 14.10 2008 may be as follows:

a) In case of CPSEs who have not allowed the benefit of merger of 50% of DA with basic pay as contained in DPE O.M. dated 24.052005 to their employees, the DA payable may be enhanced from existing rate of 273% to 284%.

b) In case of CPSEs who have allowed the benefit of merger of 50% of DA with basic pay as contained in DPE O.M. dated 24.05.2005 to their employees, the DA payable may be enhanced from existing rate of 223% to 234%.

3. The payment of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the tractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

4. All administrative Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the Central Public Sector Enterprises under their administrative control for action at their end.

(Samsul Haque)
Under Secretary

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Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f 01.07.2015

Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f 01.07.2015

F. No.42/10/2014-P&PW{G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
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3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003

Date: 28th Oct,2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f 01.07.2015.

In continuation of this Department’s OM No. 42/10/2014-P&PW{G) dated ze” May, 2015, the Presidentis pleasedto grant the Dearness Reliefat the rate of s” CPC w.e.f. 1.7.2015 to the following:

{i} The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of ex-gratia @ RS.600/ p.m. w.e.f. 01.11.1997 under this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW{E} dated 16.12.1997 & revised to Rs.3000, Rs.1000,Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A, B, C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW{E} dtd. 27th June, 2013 are entitled to Dearness Relief@ 234% w.e.f. 1.7.2015.

{ii} The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department’sOM No. 45/52/97-P&PW{E} dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to DR @ 226% w.e.f. 1.7.2015.

{a} The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/- p.m. & revised to Rs 645 p.rrrw.e.t 04th June ,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW{E} dated zr” June,2013.

{b} Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia paymentof Rs.654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs. 703/- and Rs. 965/-.

2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In their applicationto the Indian Audit and Accounts Department,these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

3. This issues as per Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No 1{4}/EVl2004 dated 25.05.2015and OM No.1(3}/2008-E.II{B) dated 01.10.2015.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) 2014-15 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies

Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) 2014-15 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies

F.No.7/22/2008 E-III(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E III (A) Branch

New Delhi, the 26th October, 2015.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2014-15 Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies.

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Orders have been issued vide this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 7/24/2007 E-III (A) dated 16th October, 2015 authorizing 30 days emoluments as Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for the accounting year 2014-15 to the eligible Central Government employees not covered by the Productivity Linked Bonus Schemes, subject to terms and conditions laid down therein.

2. The undersigned is directed to say that it has now been decided that the Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) bonus so admissible subject to the terms and conditions laid down in the aforesaid orders, may be extended to the employees of autonomous bodies, partly or fully funded by the Central Government which (i) follow the pattern of pay structure and emoluments identical to that of the Central Government and (ii) do not have any bonus or ex-gratia or incentive scheme in operation.

3. In case of doubt as to the operation of these orders the ciarificatory orders, circulated vide this Ministry’s O.M. No.14(10)E Coord/88dated 4.10.88, as amended from time to time, may be kept in view, mutatis mutandis.

4. Any request for funding by the Government to meet the liability on account of Non­ PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) in respect of various autonomous organizations would not be considered by the administrative Ministries concerned, as the expenditure on Non-PLB (Ad­ hoc bonus) should be met from within the existing budgetary provisions of the respective organizations. While the Autonomous Bodies not funded by the Central Government may also adopt these orders as per their own administrative and financial judgment in respect of their employees, no liability for funding will, in any case, lie on the Central Government on this account.

(Amar Nath Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Government to issue notification on One Rank One Pension after Bihar polls: Manohar Parrikar

Government to issue notification on One Rank One Pension after Bihar polls: Manohar Parrikar

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the government will issue a long-awaited notification that will clarify the specifications of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme after the Bihar assembly elections.

The notification is likely to be issued before Diwali.

Parrikar said an announcement will be made after the Election Commission’s model code is lifted in Bihar where the five-phased assembly poll is going on.

Veterans have been on a hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding the implementation of OROP at the earliest.

Some veterans though have objected to the scheme. They claim that the government has created confusion by including the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) in their announcement. That’s because the VRS doesn’t exist in the defence forces and those who have taken premature retirement must come under OROP.

The ex-servicemen have also objected to the government using the calendar year 2013 for fixing the base, instead of the financial year 2013-14. In addition, they are against the formation of a one-man judicial commission and demand that a commission should consist of three ex-servicemen, one serving officer and one bureaucrat.

Source : Times of India

No interview for junior government jobs from January 1- PM Modi

No interview for junior government jobs from January 1: PM Modi

There will be no requirement of interview for junior-level jobs in the central government from January 1. The move is intended to curb corruption and ensure selection in a transparent manner.

“The government has completed the entire process to do away with interviews. There will be no requirement of interview for Group D, C and Group B’s non-gazetted posts in central government. It will come into effect from January 1, 2016,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Addressing the nation in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme on Sunday, Modi said there won’t be any interruption in the ongoing (recruitment) processes, but the decision would come into effect from January 1.

The PM had promised to abolish the requirement of interview for lower-ranking jobs in the central government in his Independence Day address. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of aspirants every year who have to appear for written tests as well as interviews for thousands of junior-level jobs in different central government departments.

Recalling his August 15 address, Modi said the practice was being abolished since it bred corruption and the poor were being looted by ‘dalals’ (middlemen).

“People were getting robbed for getting employment. It often crossed my mind as to why there was the need for an interview for small jobs. I have never heard of a psychologist who can evaluate a person during an interview of one to two minutes,” Modi said.

He said abolition of the practice will particularly help the poor who would have to resort to “recommendations” or fall prey to brokers who made way with their money.

Nearly 95% of the total 36 lakh central government employees are fall under Group D, C and Group B’s non-gazetted categories. Only 5% of the total employees fall under Group A and Group B’s gazetted services where recruitments are mostly done by the Union Public Service Commission. Junior-level appointments, on the other hand, are made on the basis of written tests and interviews, conducted mainly by Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Recently, minister for personnel Jitendra Singh had written to all chief ministers asking them to identify such posts which could be exempted from interviews.

Source Times of India

Exemption of Railway employees from New Pension Scheme / National Pension System – NFIR Letter

NFIR Letter to Railway Minister

 Exemption of Railway employees from New Pension Scheme/National Pension System (NPS)-reg

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

No. IV/NPS/PFRDA BILL/Part I

Dated : 24/10/2015

The Suresh Prabhu,
Hon’ble Minister for Railways
(Railway Board)
Rail Bhavan
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

Sub: Exemption of Railway employees from New Pension Scheme/National Pension System (NPS)-reg.

Ref: GS/NFIR’s letter No. IV/NPS/PFRDA BILL dated 26/08/2015 addressed to the Railway Board (MS).

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The Government of India had introduced New Pension Scheme (NPS) applicable to the Central Government employees appointed on or after 01/01/2004. Under the scheme, 10% of the Pay of each employee is deducted from his/her salary every month and equal amount is contributed by the employer and credited to the NPS Trust controlled by the PFRDA. However those who were appointed prior to 01/01/2004 have been covered under “Liberalized Pension Scheme” and their pensionary benefits like Pension, Family Pension etc., are guaranteed by the Government. While the New Pension Scheme now being re-named as “National Pension System” is not applicable to Defence Forces, the same had unfortunately been made applicable for Railway employees with effect from 01/01/2004.

2. The duties, responsibilities, risk involved, remoteness, arduous and hazardous conditions of railway employee are akin to that of Army Personnel and therefore NFIR has been urging upon the Government as well the Railway Ministry to exempt Railway employees from New Pension Scheme. The Federation was compelled to take strike ballot on pending demands, among them “Abolition of New Pension Scheme” was one of the most important issues. Responding to the demands, the Railway Board (CRB, MS, FC) had held separate meeting with the Federations on 7’th February 2014, wherein the justification for exempting railway employees from New Pension Scheme was discussed, consequently the Railway Ministry had agreed to approach the Government. Hon’ble MR Shri Mallikarjun Kharge had sent communication to the Finance Minister on 29th March, 2014 explaining case and justifying that the Railways deserves to be exempted from NPS. Unfortunately, there has been no positive decision from the Government till now.

3. In this context, NFIR also brings to your kind notice that the JCM (Staff Side) as well the Federations have decided to launch industrial action as the Government has not responded to the charter of demands of Central Government employees. During the meeting with you on 6th August,20l5, we have also mentioned some of the issues continued unresolved when CRB and Member Staff were present.

Railway Board (CRB, NPS & FC) held another meeting with the Federations on lst October 2015 on eight short listed demands which include “Exemption of Railway Employees from New Pension Scheme”. After discussions, the Railway Board has agreed to pursue the case with the Government again. In this connection, NFIR has earlier sent a communication with full details to the Railway Board (MS) vide letter No. IV/NPS/PFRDA BILL dated 26/08/2015 (copy enclosed) to facilitate Railway Ministry to prevail upon the Government to grant exemption to Railway from NPS. Federation is confident that the Railway Ministry is taking necessary action on the inputs given by the NFIR for presenting the case before you.

4. It is, however, shocking to note that a notice has been issued by the National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust) to all the subscribers under NPS that the Trust will start recovering fee/charge @ 0.01% of the AUM on daily accrual basis to meet its expenditure w.e.f. 1st November 2015. (Copy of Notice dated 19/10/2015 is also enclosed) This provocative and arbitrary decision has generated deep sense of disappointment and anger among railway employees”

In view of the above, NFIR invites your kind attention to the communication dated 29th March 2014 of your predecessor (Shri Mallikarjun Kharge) to the Finance Minister and in-puts given by the Federation vide letter dated 26/08/2015 for taking special initiative at the level of Government for exempting Railway employees from “New Pension Scheme” (NPS) as a special case.

With regards.

Yours Sincerely

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Mobile Number is mandatory for Group Insurance of All India Services on E-payment

Mobile Number is mandatory for Group Insurance of All India Services on E-payment

F.No. 11024/56/2012.AIS-II
Government of India.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Dated:21/10/2015

To
All the Chief Secretaries of State/UT Government,

Subject: Review of payment of Group Insurance of All India Services on E-payment.

Sir,

In continuation of this Department’s letter No, 11024/56/2012-A1S-11 dated 09/09/2015,it is to state that to facilitate E-payment of Group insurance to the beneficiary under All India Services (Group Insurance) Rule, 1981, Mobile Number of the beneficiary has become one of the mandatory column .for registering while processing the bill through Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for facilitating E-payment of the Group Insurance.

2. Therefore, in addition to the bank details of beneficiary as called for in the aforesaid letter of this Department, all the State /Union Territory Governments, Ministries/Departments etc are requested to provide the Mobile Number of the beneficiary along with bank details (duly attested on separate sheet) while sending the claim of Group Insurance of retired All India Services to the respective cadre controlling authorities for settlement.

Your faithfully,

(Rajiv Jain)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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J&K (Relaxation of upper age limit for recruitment to Central Civil Services & Post) Amendment Rules, 2015

J&K (Relaxation of upper age limit for recruitment to Central Civil Services & Post) Amendment Rules, 2015

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY,
PART-II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i) ]

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, dated the 23rd October, 2015

NOTIFICATION

G. S .R……………(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts) Rules, 1997, namely:-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts) Amendment Rules, 2015.

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

2. In the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts) Rules, 1997, in rule 1, in sub-rule (3), for the figures “2015”, the figures “2017” shall be substituted.

[F.No.15012/1/2014-Estt(D)]
(Devesh Chaturvedi)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

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