Bhavishya Pension Processing Software: Download Pension slip and Form 16
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3475 ANSWERED ON: 22.03.2023
Bhavishya Pension Processing Software
Kuruva Gorantla Madhav Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details and features of the Bhavishya pension processing software;
(b) the details of benefits realised through the same; and
(c) the details of other measures being taken to ensure simplification of procedures to reduce delays in processing, disbursal and revision of pensionary benefits?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): The Bhavishya Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking system (www.bhavishya.nic.in) is an initiative of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare where pensioners can download pension slip and Form 16. It is integrated with DigiLocker and pensioners can get their e-PPO in DigiLocker. So far the Bhavishya is implemented in 97 Ministries/Departments/Apex Bodies, 818 offices, 7952 DDOs and 1,92,028 PPOs have been issued. To enhance the ease of living of pensioners, the DoPPW has operationalized the www.ipension.nic.in portal in which the following services are available- Bhavishya, CPENGRAMS, ANUBHAV, Pensioners’ Portal, CGHS, Sankalp, JeevanPraman and Dashboards on performance and pension circulars.
Review the duration of Child Care Leave? Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3631
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2023)
CHILD CARE LEAVE
3631. DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any data about the total number of women employees who have availed Child Care Leave (CCL) and the number of times along with its duration of the leave period for the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has made any alternative arrangements/suitable replacements to look after their works during their CCL leave period, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether the Government has any proposal to review the duration of CCL in near future and if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): The power to grant Child Care Leave is with the leave sanctioning authorities specified in the first schedule of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. While sanctioning leave, the authority ensures that work does not suffer.
Compulsorily Retirement under Fundamental Rules FR 56 – Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 3633 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2023)
COMPULSORY RETIREMENT
3633. SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the number of employees in the Government of India who have been compulsorily retired under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56 (j)/(l), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension Rules during the last three years and the current year as of now;
(b) whether any steps have been taken to improve work efficiency in the bureaucratic set up during the last three years; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a): As per the information/data provided by the different Ministries/Departments/ Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs), provisions of FR 56(j)/similar provisions have been invoked against a total of 88 officers (Group A and B) during the last three years including the current year.
(b) & (c): Government of India has approved National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building – Mission Karmayogi in September, 2020 with the objective to create a professional, well-trained and future-looking civil service, that is imbued with a shared understanding of India”s developmental aspirations, national programs and priorities.
As a part of the institutional framework, Capacity Building Commission (CBC) has been set up with effect from 1-4-2021 and an Special Purpose Vehicle, Karmyogi Bharat has been incorporated with effect from 31-1-2022. CBC has the responsibility of coordinating the preparation of Annual Capacity Building Plans, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the plans, supervise the training institutions for the purposes of creation of shared resources ecosystem, make recommendations on policy intervention in areas of personnel/ HR, etc.
Government has also been continuously endeavouring for greater emphasis on digitization, enhanced use of e-office, simplification of rules, periodic cadre restructuring and abolition of redundant laws in improving the overall work efficiency in governance.
Double/Additional Transport Allowance out of the 50%/35% ceiling relating to Divyangjan – Date of effect of Implementation: DPE O.M
No.W-02/0015/2021-DPE (WC)-GL-V/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003. Dated, the 16th March, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Double/Additional Transport Allowance out of the 50%/35% ceiling relating to Divyangjan – Date of effect of Implementation.
In continuation of this Department’s O.M. of even no. dated 21.02.2022 on the subject cited above, the undersigned is directed to state that the effective date of implementation of the said O.M. is 21 02.2022.
2. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the above to the notice of CPSEs under their administrative control, for necessary action.
(Naresh Kumar) Under Secretary Tele No. 2436 6820
To All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. Copy to: 1. The Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises. 2. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi. 3 Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries. 4. Department of Expenditure, E-III-A, Branch, North Block, New Delhi. 5. Department of Personnel & Training, EO Division, North Block, New Delhi. 6. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE website.
Maternity Leave to Defence Civilian female Industrial Employees: MoD OM Dated 20.03.2023
No. 01(01)/2010/D(Civ-II) Government of India Ministry of Defence (Department of Defence) D(Civ-Il)
B-Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi, the 20th March, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Maternity Leave to Defence Civilian female Industrial Employees governed by the Factories Act, 1948 as per Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
The undersigned is directed to say that Ministry of Law and Justice vide their Gazette Notification dated 28.03.2017 has amended Maternity Benefit Act, 2017 wherein inter-alia benefit of 26 weeks of Maternity Leave has been provided. The matter regarding applicability of the Amendment Act to the Defence Civilian Female Industrial Employees governed by the Factories Act, 1948 had been under consideration in this Ministry in consultation with Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. Subsequently, Ministry of Labour and Employment vide OM dated 07.09.2022 has clarified as under: –
‘The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, under its Section 2(1)(a), applies to establishment including a Factory. Under Section 3(f) of the said Act, Factory means a Factory as defined in clause(m) of Section 2 of the Factories Act, 1948(63 of 1948). In view of applicability of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 on Factory also, the provisions of the Act as amended from time to time shall also apply on female worker of the Factory. Accordingly, Female Industrial Employees governed by the Factories Act, 1948 are entitled for the quantum of enhanced matemity leave by the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.”
3. The above clarification of M/o Labour and Employment is circulated to all concerned organisations/establishments governed by the Factories Act, 1948 for compliance/ implementation.
4. Accordingly, the benefit of 26 weeks of Maternity Leave shall be applicable from the date of issue of this letter i.e. 20.03.2023. Those women employees who had already availed 12 weeks of maternity leave before the date of issue of this letter shall not be entitled to avail the extended benefit of the 26 weeks leave. Further, enhanced maternity benefit shall be extended to Defence Civilian Female Industrial employees who are already under maternity Leave at the time of issue of this letter.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance) vide their I.D. No. 13013/06/2022-D(AG/PB/Fin) dated 02.03.2023.
(Harish C. Upadhayay) Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Urgent review of cases of overstay while on deputation: Latest DOPT ORDER
No. 2/612023-Estt.(Pay-II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 22nd March, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Urgent review of cases of overstay while on deputation — regarding.
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Reference is invited to the instructions issued vide Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)’s OM No. AB. 14017/30/2006-Estt.(RR) dated 29.11.2006 and OM No. 618/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 01.03.2011 with the aim to curb the cases involving overstay beyond the approved term of deputation.
2. In this connection, it is pertinent to mention that in relaxation of the provisions governing the tenure of deputation/foreign service indicated in DoPT’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010, this Department had, vide OM No. 2/6/2016- Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.02.2016, conferred the powers to extend the tenure of deputation, where absolutely necessary in public interest, to the borrowing orgranizations up to a period not exceeding 7 years at a stretch with the approval of the Minister of their administrative Ministry / Department concerned. However, in spite of relaxation allowed in the provisions governing tenure of deputation / foreign service, proposals continue to be received in this Department for regularization of the period of overstay beyond the approved term of deputation.
3. In view of the above, the following instructions governing tenure of deputation / foreign service issued vide this Department’s OMs dated 29.11.2006 and 01.03.2011 are reiterated for strict compliance –
i. The terms and conditions of deputation shall clearly lay down not only the period of deputation as per the Recruitment Rules for the post or as approved by the competent authority but also the date of relieving of the deputationist. No further orders for relieving the officer will be necessary;
ii. The deputationist officer, including those who are presently on deputation, would be deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority has with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation, in writing, prior to the date of its expiry. It will be the responsibility of the immediate superior officer to ensure that the deputationist does not overstay. In the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever, he/she is liable to disciplinary action and other adverse Civil Service consequences which would include the period of unauthorized overstay not being counted as qualifying service for the purpose of pension and that any increment due during the period of unauthorized overstay being deferred with cumulative effect, till the date on which the officer rejoins his parent cadre.
iii. Written consent of the officer concerned shall be taken to the terms and conditions of deputation before the deputation orders are issued.
4. It is primarily the responsibility of the borrowing organizations to ensure that deputationists are relieved on the date of expiry of their deputation tenure. Any proposal for extension of the tenure of deputation under rules should be initiated sufficiently before the expiry of the tenure. Besides, the responsibility rests with the deputationist and the lending organizations as well, to bring to the notice of the borrowing organization about the expiry of the deputation tenure.
5. Ministries/Departments are advised to circulate above instructions to all officers presently on deputation and offices administering the deputation cases for information and strict compliance.
6. Ministries/ Departments may also review status of all the deputation cases and avoid delayed closure of cases involving overstayal beyond approved term of deputation in favour of delinquent officials.
(Shukdeo Sah) Under Secretary to the Government of India
To All Ministries/Departments of Government of India — through DoPT’s website. Copy to Joint Director (OL), DoPT, North Block, New Delhi – for Hindi version of this OM.
Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and Total Salary will also change based on the 42 percent dearness allowance.
Government Employees will get the 3 months DA / DR Arrears along with the March 2023 Salary, check the below tool to find the arrears amount for 3 months.
Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 38% to 42% of the basic pay with effect from 1st Jan 2023
Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and Total Salary will also change based on the 42 percent dearness allowance, also pensioners can check the updated DR calculator
7th CPC Transport Allowance
As per the 7th CPC recommendation, Transport Allowance will also change based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage.
7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance
The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2
Cabinet approves 4% DA Hike for Central Government employees from Jan 2023
The central government has raised dearness allowance for its over one crore employees by 4 per cent, taking the total to 42 per cent from 38 per cent.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has given its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Governments employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners with effect from 01.01.2023. The additional instalment will represent an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 38% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise.
The combine impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.12,815.60 crore per annum.
7th CPC Children Education Allowance from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 60,000 per year? Govt Clarification
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO:311
ANSWERED ON: 22.03.2023
Children Education Allowance
Subrata Pathak Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the children education allowancefrom Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 60,000 per year per child to ensure better quality education to the Central Government Employees;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFFERED TO IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 311 (11TH POSITION) FOR ANSWER ON 22.03.2023 BY SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK ON REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
(a) to (c): In terms of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission related to grant of children education allowance, the rate of children education allowance would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.
