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Minutes of the Pre-retirement counselling workshop held on 24.09.2014

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Summary Discussion of the Pre-retirement counselling workshop held on 24.09.2014 at Conference Room-1, India International Centre, Main Building, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.

A Pre-retirement counselling workshop with retiring employees of various Ministries/Departments was held on 24.09.2014 in Conference Room-1, India International Centre, Main Building, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension). List of participants is annexed.

After the introductory remarks by JS (P), all participants introduced themselves and welcomed the concept of pre-retiring counselling organised by the DoP&PW. They were of the view that after the retirement they would be able to devote more time to activities they are interested in and also utilise the time for meaningful social work for betterment of society.JS(P), Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare welcomed all the participants. She stated that the Department is organizing pre-retirement counselling workshops for benefit of retiring employees of the Government of India as a welfare measure and making them aware about various activities in which the pensioners can be involved after retirement. She further desired that the workshop would help them understand various activities as well as benefits accruing on account of retirement. The participants were informed about the initiative Sankalp through which pensioners can do voluntary work with registered NGOs in various areas of interest which will lead to a satisfactory and healthy life to the pensioners.

JS(P) further informed the participants about the various changes in pension rules made by the department to ensure that all impediments in the way of getting timely payment of pension are removed. This was in keeping with the mission of the department that all retirement dues including the pension payment order should be handed over to the employee on the day of retirement and pension gets credited to his account from the next of his retirement.

This was followed by the following presentations:-

i) Presentation on Sankalp by JS(P). DoP&PW.

ii) Presentation on CGHS facilities by Dr.Veena Dhavan, CGHS, Mlo H&FW.

iii) Presentation on Investment & Preparation of Will by Shri Naresh Sethi, Management & Leadership Development Centre. New Delhi.

After the presentation, open house discussion and question answer session were held and many of the participants participated in it. Secretary (P) also gave his valuable time during the interaction.

The participants also furnished their suggestions/comments through feedback forms which are valuable resources for the DoP&PW to improve upon the PRC Workshop. Some of the retirees wanted that one list of all payments being released should be given to the retiring employee.

The final wrap up was done by Secretary(P). who reiterated that the mission of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare is to ensure that serving employees, before their superannuation or retirement should get their pensionary benefits on the day of their retirement. The PRC workshop is an awareness generating and interactive process among the retiring employees. The Department is pro-active in making the post retirement life comfortable and dignified. He mentioned that we have now 50 lakhs pensioners from Civil, Defence, Railways, Post & Telegraph etc. and two/three things are important for them.

“The first is CGHS facilities. This facility is a significant requirement for pensioners and their families. in the PRC it should be updated what is the best facilities the pensioners can get from CGHS

Second thing is with regard to nature of investment that needs to be done. We all are from a very conservative environment. All of us must invest carefully whether it is in PF, mutual funds, stock market. All such investment has their own risks and rewards. The PRC also provides some understanding on investment etc.

The third thing is ‘Longevity of human life”. After retirement, the pensioners could do some creative work for the society, Sankalp is a platform from where one can start the 2nd inning. Health Care, Social Welfare, Education etc are some areas where pensioners can work. As on date, we have 43 registered pensioner associations. We should create more associations. Department of Pension and Pensioners can work together for the future of India.”

Thereafter, Secretary (P) thanked all the participants and implored all to be a part of ‘digital India’ and ‘swatchh bharat’ and wished all of them have a very successful journey towards superannuation. He informed them that DOPPW would always be at their service.

The meeting ended with vote of thanks to the Chair.

Source : http://ncjcmstaffside.com/2014/minutes-of-the-pre-retirement-counselling-workshop-held-on-24-09-2014/

Travelling Allowance (TA) Rules – Submission of Boarding Pass along with TA bills – Finmin Order 2014

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No.19030/3/2014-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 8th October, 2014

Office Memorandum

Subject: Travelling Allowance (TA) Rules – Submission of Boarding Pass along with TA bills- reg.

References have been received in this Department seeking review of the existing guidelines relating to submission of Boarding Passes alongwith TA bills for air journeys performed on Government account.

2. O/o Controller General of Accounts have clarified that as per provisions of Civil Accounts Manual Pay and Account Offices are mandated to ask the DDOs to produce records to ensure that the journey for which TA is being claimed, was actually performed and DDOs may accordingly be asked to enclose the Boarding Passes with the TA bills.

3. Since submission of Boarding Passes as proof of having undertaken the journey is a requirement under the rules and procedures for passing TA claims, all concerned are required to follow these instructions. Ministries/Departments etc. are accordingly advised that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance.

(Subhash Chand)
Director

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Tamilnadu Government hikes 7% DA for its employees & released Government Order

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GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2014

FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.245, Dated 10th October 2014
(Jaya, Purattasi-24, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2045)

ALLOWANCES – Dearness Allowance – Enhanced Rate of Dearness Allowance from 1st July 2014 – Orders – Issued.

READ – the following papers:

1. G.O.Ms.No.96, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 3rd April 2014.
2. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi, Office Memorandum No. 1/2/2014-E-II (B), dated 18th September 2014.

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ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning revised rate of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees as detailed below:-

Date from which
payable		 Rate of Dearness Allowance
(per month)
1st January 2014 100 per cent of Pay plus
Grade Pay

2. The Government of India in its Office Memorandum second read above has now enhanced the Dearness Allowance to its employees from 100% to 107% with effect from 1st July, 2014.

3. Following the orders issued by the Government of India, the Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees as indicated below:-

Date from which
payable		 Rate of Dearness Allowance
(per month)
1st July, 2014 107 per cent of Pay plus
Grade Pay

4. The Government also direct that the above increase in Dearness Allowance shall be paid in cash with effect from 01.07.2014.

5. The arrears of Dearness Allowance for the months of July, August and September 2014 shall be disbursed in cash immediately. While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.

6. The Government also direct that the revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned above, shall be admissible to full time employees who are at present getting Dearness Allowance and paid from contingencies at fixed monthly rates. The revised rates of Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall not be admissible to part time employees.

7. The revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall also apply to the teaching and non-teaching staff working in aided educational institutions, employees under local bodies, employees governed by the University Grants Commission/All India Council for Technical Education scales of pay, the Teachers/Physical Directors/Librarians in Government and Aided Polytechnics and Special Diploma Institutions, Village Assistants in Revenue Department, Noon Meal Organisers, Child Welfare Organisers, Anganwadi Workers, Cooks, Helpers, Panchayat Assistants/Clerks in Village Panchayat under Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department and sanitary workers drawing special time scale of pay .

8. The expenditure shall be debited to the detailed head of account `03. Dearness Allowance’ under the relevant minor, sub-major and major heads of account.

9. The Treasury Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers shall make payment of the revised Dearness Allowance when bills are presented without waiting for the authorization from the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu, Chennai-18.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

K. SHANMUGAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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Minutes of Meeting – JCM (on Pension matters)

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The meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Secretary (Pension) at Lok Nayak Bhawan, on 25.9.2014. On behalf of the Staff Side, the following comrades attended.

Com. Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary, AIRF.
Com. Rakal Dasgupta, President, AIRF.
Com. S.K. Vyas, Advisor, Confederation of CGE and Workers.
Com. KKN. Kutty, President, Confederation of CGE and Workers.
Com. Srikumar, General Secretary, All India Defence Employees Federation.

After the introduction of the members of both official and staff side, the Action taken Statement placed by the official Side of the meeting held on 4.2.2014 was taken up for discussion.

1. Abnormal delay in the issue of revised PPO to Pre 2007 pensioners/family pensioners. It was reported that about 26000 PPO of pre 1990 and 10,000 cases of pre-2006 retirees are still awaiting the issuance of revised PPO. It was reported that the main reason for the delay is the non availability of records in the case of pensioners. The Staff side demanded the supply of Department wise break up of the figures to enable them to take up the issue with the concerned department. This was agreed to. The Staff side further stated that the issue should not be viewed from the statistics angle and the official side must appreciate that in the case of pre 1990 cases, the pension remains unrevised for about 20 to 25 years. It may be that some of the retires/family pensioners might have expired during this period. The staff side also requested the official side to appreciate the agony and difficulties of these pensioners. The lack of availability of records should not be taken as an excuse. After some further discussion, it was agreed that by the end of 2014, all pending cases would be cleared. In the case of Railways, the pendency is about 25000 and in the case of Defence the reported figure was 85,000. It was however noted that serious efforts have been made by both the Ministries to bring down the number of pending cases drastically.

2. Revision of Commutation table. The proposal of the official side was to refer the matter of the 7th CPC, which the Staff Side objected as unreasonable and bereft of any purpose. The Staff Side pointed out that the 6th CPC had devised the new commutation table whereby the commutation benefit had been drastically reduced. When there had been a reduction in the commutation benefit, the tenancy period of commutation ought to have been reduced. The 6th CPC has gone on records to state that the period must remain 15 years as there will have to be sufficient room for cross subsidization. The Staff Side pointed out that when the commutation time was fixed at 15 years long time back, the mortality rate was much higher than it was today and therefore, there had been no justification for the recommendations made by the 6th CPC. They also pointed out that the official side in an earlier meeting had agreed to refer the matter to an expert committee and subject their recommendation to discussion with the Staff Side. The 6th CPC was not an expert body on this matter and they had to depend upon a professional agency. The Staff Side for this reason objected to the Official Side proposal. The Chairman, after due consideration, wanted the Finance Ministry to appoint an expert committee and refer the issue to that committee to consider the demand in the light of the interest rate, morality rate, life expectancy etc.

3. Equitable gratuity under Rule 50 of Pension Rules. The suggestion made by the Staff Side was to change the slab system by introducing a slab upto 11 years and another upto 20 years. Taking into account the fact that the last slab system was introduced on the basis of the recommendations of the 5th CPC, the issue might be referred to the 7th CPC. The Department of Pension has already referred the same to the 7th CPC and the Staff side has been assured to be supplied with a copy thereof.

NEW ITEMS:

(A) Increase in Family Pension.

The demand of the Staff Side was agreed to be specifically referred to the 7th CPC.

(b) Cashless and hassle free treatment in recognized hospital.

The Official side agreed to ensure that the pensioners are not put to any difficulty in the matter by the recognised hospitals. When the staff side pointed out that the Health Ministry had not been paying the dues to the recognised hospital and that has led to the denial of cashless facility, the Health Ministry denied the same. The Staff side wanted the Health Ministry officials to immediately convene a meeting as the last meeting has been held more two years back. The Health Ministry has decided to look into the matter and explore the possibility of convening such a meeting within a month’s time.

(c) Finalisation of family pension cases within a specified period.
The official side pointed out that the procedure has been simplified and liberalized. The Staff Side pointed out that the delay is caused more by the attitude than on my factual deficiency. They, therefore, suggested for the introduction of a provisional family pension scheme as is the case with the pension for those who face inquiry proceedings. They suggested the grant of 75% of the family pension immediately on receipt of application and the rest after the scrutiny of the claim. They also asked for a time frame for finalization of the claim in as much as the application must be disposed of within three months.

Source : http://ncjcmstaffside.com/

Non submission of Boarding Pass for settlement of T.A. Claims – DOPT Order

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F.No. G-14019/2/13-Cash
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public-Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi

Dated : 7th October, 2014

CIRCULAR

Subject : Non submission of Boarding Pass for settlement of T.A. Claims

Difficulties have been expressed by various quarters in production of original boarding passes alongwith T.A. Claims from time to time. The matter has been considered and it has been decided with the approval of the competent authority that in order to simplify the procedure of settlement of T.A. Claims, the condition of submission of Boarding Pass alongwith settlement of T.A. claim is dispensed with.

2. However, the officer concerned, preferring Travelling Allowance, will have to attach an undertaking alongwith T.A. claims that the journey, as mentioned therein, has actually been performed by him/her Other requirements, as per the established procedures will continue to be followed.

3. Notwithstanding above, in case of extreme doubt, the controlling officer may be asked to verify the genuineness of the claim.

4. Air tickets should be purchased only from the authorized travel agent of this Deptt. i.e. M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd and at the cheapest rates after comparing the available fare from the websites of travel agents of repute. If cheaper rates are available directly from Air India, the same can also be bought.

5. The frequent flyer reward points from Air India may only be redeemed for the official tours of the Deptt.

6. This issues with the approval of Secretary (P).

(Shri Prakash)
Director (Admn.)

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Amendment Rules,2014 – Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and posts

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[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART-11, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i) ]

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

New Delhi, dated the 30th September, 2014

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 Kash~nir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Ccntral Civil Services and posts) Amendment Rules, 2014.

(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 1st day of January, 2014.

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 “2013”, the figures “2015” shall be substituted.

[F.No.15012/1/2014-Estt(D)]

(Mamta Kundra)
Joint secretraty to the Government of India

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Regarding extension of validity of empanelment of Bapu Nature Cure Hospital and Yogashram, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi under CGHS

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No: S.11011/12/2012/CGHS (HEC)
Government of India
Directorate General Of Central Govt. Health Scheme
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Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110108, dated the 30th September, 2014

OFFICE ORDER

Subiect: 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 till 30.9.2014 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 two months w.e.f 1.10.2014 (till 30.11.2014) or till empanelment of Ayush Hospitals is finalized, whichever is earlier on same terms and conditions as defined in OM dated 07.05.2014.

[Dr Mrs Sharda Verma]
Director CGHS

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Regarding extension of validity of empanelment of All Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS cities outside Delhi/NCR

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F.No: S.11045/36/2012/CGHS (HEC) (Pt.)
Government of India
Directorate General Of Central Govt. Health Scheme
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Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110108, dated the 30th September, 2014

OFFICE ORDER

Subiect: Regarding extension of validity of empanelment of All Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS cities outside Delhi/NCR.

Attention is drawn to the Office Memorandum issued earlier extending validity of empanelment of all health care organizations under CGHS till 30th September, 2014.

2. It has now been decided to extend the validity of empanelment of all health care organizations already empanelled under CGHS outside Delhi/NCR, for a further period of one month i.e.till 31st October, 2014 or till finalization of next empanelment process city-wise, whichever is earlier on same terms and conditions as defined in OM on which they were empanelled earlier.

[Dr. (Mrs.) Sharda Verma]
Director (CGHS)

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AICPIN for the month of August 2014

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Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – August, 2014

The All-India CPI-IW for August, 2014 increased by 1 point and pegged at 253 (two hundred and fifty three). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.40 per cent between July, 2014 and August, 2014 when compared with the rise of 0.85 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

List of early closure offices on 1st October, 2014 – DOPT Order

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No. 12/15/2o14-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 30th September, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Early Closure of Offices on 1st October, 2014 in connection with the national wide launch of Swachch Bharat campaign by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India

In connection with the arrangements for the nation-wide launch of Swachch Bharat campaign by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 2nd October, 2014, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in the Annexure to this O.M would be closed early at izt:oo hrs. on ist October, 2014 (Wednesday) and will remain closed till 10.3o AM on 2nd October, 2014.

2. Government offices located in Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House would remain closed from los° PM on 1st October, 2014 till 10.3o AM on 2nd October, 2014.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(Ashok Kumar)
Director (JCA)

ANNEXURE

List of Buildings to be closed from 14:oo hrs. on 1st October, 2014 (Wednesday) till 10.30 AM on 2nd October, 2014 (Thursday).

1. South Block
2. North Block
3. Rail Bhawan
4. CSIR Building
5. Krishi Bhawan
6. Shastri Bhawan
7. Reserve Bank of India
8. Yojna Bhawan
9. National Archives
10. Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts
11. National Media Centre
12. Jawahar Bhawan
13. Shram Shakti Bhawan
14. Vayu Bhawan
15. Sena Bhawan
16. Udyog Bhawan
17. Nirman Bhawan
18. National Museum & AM Office
19. Vigyan Bhawan
2o. Vigyan Bhawan Annexe
21. CCA, Min. of Agriculture, 16-A, Akbar Road.
22. DRDO Bhawan
23. Raksha Bhawan
24. National Stadium
25. Hyderabad House
26. Coast Guard HQ.

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