F.No. 1/1/2014-Welfare
Government of India
M/o Personnel & Public Grievances & Pensions
D/o Personnel & Training
New Delhi, Dated 10 April, 2015
Office Memorandum
Subject: Grant-in-aid for the provision of amenities or recreational or welfare facilities to the staff of the Central Government- regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer this Department’s O.M. No. 1/38/98-Welfare dated 14th October, 1999 (Copy enclosed) regarding grants-in-aid for the provision of amenities for recreation/ welfare activities to the staff of the Central Government Offices in as well as outside Delhi/ New Delhi.
2. The position has been reviewed and it has been decided that the grants-in-aid to the Recreation Clubs shall be admissible at the following rates from the current financial year 2015-2016.
(i) Grants-in-aid at the rate of Rs. 25/- per head per annum as against existing rate of Rs. 10/- per head per annum .
(ii) An additional grant-in-aid subject to a maximum of Rs. 25/- per head per annum, may be given as matching grant as against the existing rate of Rs. 15/- per head per annum.
(iii) A maximum grant of Rs. 25,000/- instead of Rs. 10,000/- may be sanctioned (after considering requirement on merits) for setting up of a recreation club.
3. Instructions issued from time to time on the subject may be adhered to.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s I.D. No. 8(41)/2014-E-II (A), 13th February, 2015 and SS&FA (Home) Dy No. 3111501, dated 04.03.2015.
No.21/2/2014-CS.I(PR/CMS)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
CS.I Division
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 9th April, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013- Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by CSS officers for each year – regarding.
Ministries/Departments may refer to CS.I Division, DoP&T’s O.M. of even number dated 7.1.2015 on the subject mentioned above.
2. As Ministries/Departments are aware that all Government servants are now required to file information and returns regarding movable and immovable property under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. In this regard, all Government Servants have been advised that:
(i) The first return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (as on 01.08.2014) should be filed on or before 30.04.2015; and
(ii) The next annual return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, for the year ending 31.03.2015, should be filed on or before 31.07.2015.
3. For filing annual return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, new forms have been developed in the Web Based Cadre Management System which is hosted at cscms.nic.in Returns under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act should be submitted by all CSS officers through Web Based Cadre Management System. Print out of the returns submitted online in respect of Under Secretary and above level officers of CSS should also be submitted to CS.I Division as it being the custodian of returns of these officers. The procedure for filing return is as under:
(i) Login to the system at cscms.nic.in by using the userid and password. In case of any difficulty in login please contact the nodal officer of the Ministry/Department for assistance. The generic Userid is eight digit date of birth followed by first four letters of name. Userid is also the employee code assigned to individual officers in the web based system. If the password is blocked, nodal officers can reset the password of individual employees by using the ‘reset password’ facility in the Tools Menu on the top of the screen. They can also provide ‘Employee Code’ from the system to individual officers to enable them to login to the system.
(ii) Verify whether personal details are reflected in the system correctly. To verify the details click on the ‘Employee Details’ button. If the details are not correct, first have them rectified through Admin. Division of concerned Department before proceeding further.
(iii) Click ‘IPR’ button on the top and then click on ‘Lokpal Returns’ icon.
(iv) Click ‘create new PR’ button and select property return year then click on create PR.
(v) Read declaration page carefully and click on ‘next’ button.
(vi) Form-I: Add one by one details of Public Servant, his/her spouse and dependent children and save details every time. After adding of details click on ‘next’ button.
(vii) Form-II: Add Movable Properties Owned By Self/ Spouse/ Dependent one by one by clicking ADD Button and save then click on ‘next’ button.
(viii) Form-Ill: Statement of Immovable Property: Add->Select ->IPR year-> Add new property details one by one by clicking ADD Button -> click on ‘next’ button.
(ix) Form-IV: Add Statement of Debts and Other Liabilities one by one by clicking ADD button then click on ‘FINISH’ button.
(x) Click ‘finish’ button. Property Return Details page automatically opens. Users may select the year by click on the particular year and then click on ‘Final submission of IPR’ button.
4. Ministries/Departments are requested that the contents of this O.M. may be widely circulated to the notice of all CSS officers working under their control. They should also ensure that the information and returns regarding movable and immovable property under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act is submitted by all officers within the stipulated period cited above without fail.
5. In case of any difficulty, nodal officers may contact CMC officials who have developed Web Based Cadre Management System at Telephone No. 24629890.
No, 1/2/2015-E-II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 10th April, 2015.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2015.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No, 1/2/2014-E-II (B) dated 18th September, 2014 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 107% to 113% with effect from 1st January, 2015.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No. 1(3)/2008-E-II(B) dated 29’h August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.
4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
5, In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(A.Bhattacharya)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
DoPT revises Model Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Car Driver
Dispatch Rider/MTS Group C staff to now get reimbursement for acquiring Driving Licence for Motor Cars
In a bid to encourage filling up of the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) through the method of Deputation/Absorption, the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has issued orders to allow the Dispatch Riders and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Group C employees, provided they fulfil the criteria laid down in the Recruitment Rules of the post of Staff Car Driver, avail reimbursement for acquiring Driving Licence for Motor Cars.
The DoPT has also advised various Ministries/Departments to review the existing Recruitment Rules for the post of Staff Car Driver and bring them in conformity with the Model Recruitment Rules issued by the DoPT on July 7, 2014. Accordingly, the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) is to be filled by Deputation/Absorption failing which by Direct Recruitment.
Vacancies of Staff Car Driver will thus be filled first by Deputation / Absorption from amongst the regular Dispatch Rider (Group C) and Group C employees in Pay Band-I: Rs. 5200-20200 Grade Pay Rs. 1800 in the same Ministry / Department who possess valid Driving License for Motor Cars failing which from employees of equivalent posts in other Ministries / Department of the Central Government who fulfil the necessary qualifications.
No: 6-108/CGHS/Gr.Ce/112014/HEC
Government of India
Directorate General of Central Govt. Health Scheme
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Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110 108, dated the 8th April,2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Suspension of empanelment of ‘Saket City Hospital, New Delhi’ from the list of Hospitals/Centres empanelled under CGHS – reg.
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The undersigned is directed to state that CGHS has empanelled private hospitals in various CGHS covered cities to provide healthcare facilities to its beneficiaries. Empanelment of the private hospitals is done under a contractual agreement between the CGHS and the private hospital on mutually agreed terms and conditions.
2. A number of complaints have been received against Saket City Hospital Saket, New Delhi regarding deficiency in services particularly denial of credit facilities to entitled class of CGHS beneficiaries and overcharging. Thus there is gross violation of the terms and conditions of empanelment as laid down in the ‘Memorandum of Agreement.”
3. A ‘Show Cause Notice’ was issued to Saket City Hospital seeking clarification on the issues raised by the beneficiaries. However, the reply received from Saket City Hospital has not been found satisfactory.
4. It has, therefore been decided to suspend the CGHS empanelment of Saket City Hospital, New Delhi, initially for a period of three months or till further orders w.e.f 16.4.2015. The hospital shall no longer be a part of the list of empanelled hospital/centers for any purposes under CGHS. Patients admitted prior to 16.04.2015, shall continue to be treated at CGHS rates and discharged after due treatment and their bills would be accepted on submission of the proper justification for stay,
No: S.11011/12/2012- CGHS (HEC)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of Central Govt. Health Scheme
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Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
31st March, 2015, New Delhi 110108,
OFFICE ORDER
Subject: Regarding extension of validity of empanelment of Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi under CGHS.
The undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number No S.11011/12/2012/CGHS-(HEC) CGHS (P) dated 07.05.2013 vide which empanelment of Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram, Mayur Vihar New Delhi was restored initially for a period of six months and later on empanelment of Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram was extended repeatedly till 31.03.2015 on same terms & conditions as defined in the OM dated 7th May, 2013.
2. It has now been decided to further extend the validity of empanelment of Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram, Mayur Vihar New Delhi under CGHS for a period of six months w.e.f 01.04.2015 (till 30.09.2015) or till empanelment of Ayush Hospitals is finalized, whichever is earlier on same terms and conditions as defined in OM dated 07.05.2013.
Misc. 4001/2015/CGHS(Dir)
Office of the Director,CGHS
Directorate General of CGHS
545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 7th April, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Change in timings for Consultation for Senior Citizens of general Public at 26 CGHS Wellness Centres in Delhi on Pilot Basis
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With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is to draw attention to the Office Memorandum F.No. 156493/2014/CGHS(HQ)/56-60 dated 29.08.2014 and w.e.f. the 1st April, 2015 , it has been decided that hereinafter, the free OPD consultation facilities to Senior Citizens ( aged 60 yrs. and above) from general public shall be from 1.00 PM. to 2.00 PM. on all working days at the following CGHS Wellness Centres, on Pilot basis.
No.1/3/2008-Estt.(Pay-I)(Vol.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 7th April, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Grant of incentive for acquiring higher qualifications – Inclusion of additional qualifications / Review of the qualification listed in the Annexure to this Department’s OM No. 1/2/89-Estt. (Pay-I) dated 9/4/1999 – reg
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 28.4.2009 and subsequent reminders of even number dated 11.6.2009, 20.8.2009, 30.10.2009, 7.1.2010 and 22.11.2013 calling for suggestions regarding addition / deletion of qualifications listed in the Annexure to this Department’s OM dated 9.4.1999.
2.Only few Ministries / Departments have sent in their suggestions on the subject. The meeting of the Centralized Committee for considering the inclusion of new qualification for grant of lump sum incentives is going to be held shortly.
3.All the Ministries / Departments are once again requested to furnish their suggestions to this Department latest by 10th April, 2015. This may please be accorded priority.
(A.K. Jain)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
F.No.31011/3/2015-Estt (A-IV)
Ministry of Personnel, Pensions & Public Grievances
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment A-IV Desk
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated April 1, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- LTC Claims – Need for observing prescribed procedures
This Department receives a large number of recommendations for relaxation of some or the other provision of the Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988, (hereinafter referred to as LTC Rules), in individual cases. It is seen that, in most cases the situation arises are due care had not been exercised by the Government servant and/or the administrative authority in claiming LTC or in examination.
2.The references mainly relate to:
a) Late submission of claims;
b) Booking of air tickets through an agency not authorized by the Government for this purpose;
c) Travel by private vehicles; and
d) Claims for wrong block of years.
3.In this connection it may please be noted that the primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with the rules is that of the Government servant. The of-repeated plea of ignorance of rules cannot be a valid ground for relaxation of rules. At the same time it has also been noticed that the administrative authorities have also shown laxity and due diligence on their part could have prevented such situations from arising.
4.Late Submission of Claim
4.1 In terms of Rules 14 and 15(vi) of LTC Rules, the time limit for submission of LTC claim is :
i) Within three months of completion of return journey, if no advance is drawn;
ii) Within one month of completion of return journey, if advance is drawn.
Powers have been delegated, as under, to the Ministries/Departments to relax these limits with the concurrence of the Financial Advisor.
a) Upto 6 months, if no advance is drawn;
b) Upto 3 months if advance is drawn, provided the Government servant refunds the entire amount of advance (not merely the unutilized portion) within 45 days of completion of return journey.
4.2 As per Rule 12(a) of the “Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants”, it is the responsibility of the Head of Office to effect recovery of advances and also to see that the conditions attached to each advance are fulfilled. The Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) is required to keep a watch on the advances and furnish monthly statements to the AP&AO. In addition, the DDO is also required to adjust all outstanding short term advances at the close of financial year.
5.Booking of air tickets through agents other than Government approved agents
5.1 Government servants travelling by air under LTC are required to book their tickets either directly from the airline or through the approved agencies viz: M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd/ M/s Ashok Tours & Travels Ltd/IRCTC. Booking through any other agency is not permissible.
6. Travel by private vehicles.
6.1 As per LTC rules, a Government servant may travel only by vehicles operated by Central/State Government or local bodies or by any corporation in the public sector owned/controlled by Central/State Government. Journey on LTC by taxi, auto-rickshaw etc, are permissible only between places not connected by rail. This is further subject to the condition that these modes operate on a regular basis from point to point with the specific approval of the State Governments/transport authorities concerned and are authorized to ply as public carriers.
7. Claims for wrong block of years
7.1 Whenever a Government servant applies for LTC advance, the administrative authority is required to verify from the service book and certify the entitlement of the Government servant. Cases of the type mentioned in para 2(d) would not arise, if this is properly done.
8. LTC Rules also provide that a government servant who has been granted LTC Advance is required to submit copies of the tickets within 10 days of drawal of advance. The administrative authority can at this stage itself check the date of commencement of journey; whether ticket has been booked direct from airline or through approved agency etc. Any discrepancy can be brought to the notice of the government servant so that he can take remedial action, if needed.
9. Even in cases where advance is not drawn, the Government servant is required to give prior intimation of his intention to avail LTC. The administrative authority can check the details indicated especially w.r.t entitlement. A watch can also be kept to ensure timely submission of claims.
10. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents to this O.M. to the notice of all concerned. It may also be noted that requests for relaxation of rules shall be considered by this Department only if it is established that the deviation is due to reasons beyond the control of the Government servant and there has been no laxity on the part of the administrative authorities concerned.
The Union Cabinet cleared 6 per cent raise in the dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees, benefiting 48 lakh government employees and 55 lakh pensioners. With this hike, the DA now goes up to to 113 per cent of the basic pay from 107 per cent.
“The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave its approval for the release of an additional installment of dearness allowance to central government employees and dearness relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from January 1, 2015. This is an increase of 6 per cent over the existing rate of 107 per cent of the basic pay/pension, to compensate for price rise,” a government statement said.
The Centre said that this increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
