No.7(1)/EV/2014
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 22 January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2015 to 31.12.2015.
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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.7 (1)/EV/2013 dated 8th January, 2014 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2014. New Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards have been prepared for the year 2015 and a copy of the table is enclosed. Another Table of Benefits for the savings fund based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month for those employees who had opted out of the revised rates of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990 have also been drawn up for the year 2015 and a copy of that table is also enclosed. The amounts in the Tables have been worked out on the basis of interest @ 10% per annum(compounded quarterly) for the period from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1982, 11% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1986, 12% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f 1.1.1987 to 31.12.2000, 11% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2001, 9.5% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2002, 9.0% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2003, 8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2004 to 30.11.2011, 8.6% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.12.2011 to 31.03.2012, 8.8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.04.2012 to 31.03.2013 and 8.7 % per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 01.04.2013 onwards. The mortality rate under the Scheme has been taken as 3.75 per thousand per annum up to 31.12.1987 and 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter in both the cases. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.
2. In its application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department this Office Memorandum issues in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
F.No.12/7/2014-JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Persbnnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 19th January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015.
The undersigned is directed to say that in connection with the general election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, to be held on 7th February, 2015, the following guidelines, already issued by DOPT vide OM No. 12/ 14/99-JCA dated 10th October 2001, have to be followed for closing of the Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments in NCT of Delhi:
(i) The relevant offices / organizations shall remain closed in the notified areas where general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, scheduled to be conducted.
(ii) In connection with bye-elections to State Assembly, only such of the employees who are bona-fide voters in the relevant constituency should be granted special casual leave on the day of polling. Special Casual leave may also be granted to an employee who is ordinarily a resident of constituency and registered as a voter but employed in any Central Government Organization/ Industrial . Establishment located outside the constituency having a general/bye-election.
2. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
The Commission, headed by its Chairman, Justice Shri A. K. Mathur, proposes to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands from 4th to 7th February, 2015.
The Commission would like to invite various entities/associations/federations representing any/all categories of employees covered by the terms of reference of the Commission to present their views.
Your request for a meeting with the Commission may be sent through e-mail to the Secretary, 7th Central Pay Commission at [email protected]. The memorandum already submitted by the requesting entity may also be sent as an attachment with this e-mail.
The last date for receiving request for meeting is 31st January 2015 (1700 hours).
No. 7(1)/E.Coord/2014
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
25th November 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Foreign tours/travels as part of Training Programmes approval of Screening Committee of Secretaries (SCOS).
Instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time on the need to curtail expenditure on foreign travel. In recent months it has been observed that Ministries/Departments have been proposing Foreign Study Tours (FSTs) of large delegations of officers as a part of training programmes. In keeping with the Government’s drive on economy and rationalization of expenditure and to have an objective assessment of such FSTs, it has been decided that prior approval of the Screening Committee of Secretaries would be required for all FSTs of delegations exceeding 5 members (irrespective of level/rank of officers), where Government of India is funding such tours and which are part of career training programme(s) or stand alone tours or otherwise.
No.AB.14017/ 27/20 14-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G.& Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 20.1.2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Guidelines for Educational Qualifications and experience for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules.
Department of Personnel & Training vide 0M. No. AB. 14017/48/2010- Estt (RR) dated 31st December, 2010 have issued Guidelines on framing/amendment/relaxation of Recruitment Rules and Service Rules.
2. In continuation to the above, the following Guidelines on prescribing Educational Qualifications and requisite experience in respect of various posts, Pay Band & Grade Pay/ Pay Scale for appointment by Direct Recruitment or deputation depending upon the nature of functions and duties are being issued. These Guidelines may be adopted by the Ministries/ Departments as guide while framing Recruitment Rules for various posts. A draft OM to this effect is annexed herewith.
3. Ministries/ Departments are, therefore, requested to offer their comments on the proposed O.M positively by 20.2.2015
(Mukta Goel)
Director (E-1)
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No.AB-14017/ 27/2014-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G.& Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: . .2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Guidelines for Educational Qualifications and Experience for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules.
Department of Personnel & Training vide O.M. No. AB.14017/48/2010- Estt (RR) dated 31st December, 2010 have issued Guidelines on framing/amendment/relaxation of Recruitment Rules and Service Rules.
2. In continuation to the above, the following Guidelines on prescribing Educational Qualifications and requisite experience in respect of various posts, Pay Band & Grade Pay/ Pay Scale for appointment by Direct Recruitment or deputation depending upon the nature of functions and duties are being issued. These Guidelines may be adopted by the Ministries/ Departments as guide while framing Recruitment Rules for various posts.
Pay Band as Grade Pay/Pay Scale
   Educational Qualifications
       Period of Experience
Apex Scale
 No specific qualifications or experience is required since these postsare the highest level posts and should be as per the nature of functions & duties of the post/ Services
HAG
HAG
 Doctorate or Masters Degree in Engineering/Technology /Medicine
18 years
GP Rs.10000
 Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine
15 years
GP Rs.8900
 Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine
12 years
GP Rs.8700
 Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine
10 years
GP Rs.7600
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine
10 years
GP Rs.6600
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/Medicine
7 years, 5 years
GP Rs.5400
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine
3 years
GP Rs.4800
 Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology
2 years or NIL
GP Rs.4600
(a) Master’s Degree equivalent to Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology    (b) Bachelors Degree/Masters Degree
NIL Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3 years /2 years
GP Rs.4200
 (a) Bachelors’ Degree/Diploma in professional area  (b) Master’s Degree  or Diploma in Engineering
2 years  NIL
Grade Pay Rs.2400 & 2800
 Bachelors’ Degree OR                           12th Pass with Diploma in relevant field
Nil
Grade Pay Rs. 1900 & 2000
 12th Pass
Nil
Grade Pay Rs. 1800
 Matriculation or ITI
 Nil
Note : Desirable qualification and the field of experience may be kept as per the requirement of the post. Further, the experience in the relevant field from Government/ State Government/other recognized Institutions may be kept as per the nature & duties of the post.
3. The above guidelines may not be applicable in cases where specific Educational Qualifications and experience has been prescribed by Department of Expenditure (e.g. while creating the post etc), orders/ instructions issued by this Department. (viz. Model RRs, FCS guidelines, Notification for Group ‘C’ posts & LDC, etc.) or by other Ministries/Departments (viz. AICTE/UGC norms under D/o Higher Education). Further, these educations qualifications are not exhaustive but illustrative.
4. All the Ministries/Departments are also advised that while revising/framing the Recruitment Rules, they may prescribe that possession of IT Skills would be a mandatory requirement at the entry level in respect of all the Direct Recruitment. The level of IT skill may be prescribed keeping in view the duties level and responsibilities attached to the post. For promotion, it may be stipulated that promotions would be made subject to employees successfully completing the prescribed training course. The courses in IT skills would need to be developed keeping in view the functions, responsibility and the level of the post to which the promotions is being made.
No. 21011/1/2009-Estt (A)- Part.
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi, 15th January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Annual Medical Examination for the Group ‘A’ officers of Central Civil Services/posts of age 40 years and above.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 1st February, 2012 and 20th March, 2013 on the above subject whereby the scheme of Annual Medical Examination in respect of Group ‘A’ officers of Central Civil Services/posts of age 40 years and above had been circulated in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. In this OM, the regime of medical tests to be conducted, the package rates applicable and the list of 26 Hospitals which had agreed to conduct the Annual Medical Examination under the Scheme were prescribed. Subsequently, vide OM of even number dated 20th March, 2013, full address of the 26 Hospitals in Delhi/NCR circulated with OM dated 1s t February, 2012, was notified. ( Available and downloadable from the website of this Department – http://persmin. nic.in => OMs & Orders => Establishment).
2. In OM No.21011/1/2009-Estt (A) Part dated 2e March, 2013, the list of empanelled Hospitals in the areas other than Delhi NCR as provided by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare vide their OM No.A.17020/1/2010-MS dated 28th December, 2012, was attached.
3. The matter regarding empanelment of hospitals for the required Medical Examination was again taken up by this Department with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
4. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare vide O.M No.S.11045/36/2012-CGHS(HEC) dated 1st October, 2014 have conyed the details of fresh empanelment of private Health Care Organisations (HCO) and revision of package rates applicable under CGHS Delhi & NCR which are valid for two years. This OM dated 1st October, 2014 can be downloaded from their website www.mohfw.nic.in\eghsnew\index.asp. With this OM dated 1st October, 2014, a list of approved Private Health Care Organisation (HC0s), which are empanelled under CGHS in Delhi/NCR area, has also been enclosed.
5. In accordance with Para 3(M) of the agreement entered into by the Ministry of Health & FW with these Hospitals (copy enclosed with their above mentioned O.M No.S.11045/36/2012- CGHS(HEC) dated 1st October, 2014), it has been made obligatory for these Hospitals to conduct Annual Medical Examination as per the prescribed format and approved rates .The agreement has provided that these empanelled Hospitals shall agree for conducting all investigations/diagnostic tests/consultation etc. of the Central Civil Service Group “A” officer of above 40 years of age
and other categories of CGHS beneficiaries as specified by Government from time to time as per the prescribed protocol, subject to the condition that the hospital shall not charge more than Rs.2000/- for conducting the prescribed medical examination of the male officers and Rs.2200/- for female officers of Central Government who come to the hospital/institution with the requisite permission letter from their Department/Ministry/ Competent Authority. Accordingly, Group “A” officers of Central Civil Services/Posts of age of 40 years and above can have the required Annual Medical Examination conducted by the Hospitals listed with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s above referred No.S.11045/36/2012-CGHS(HEC) dated 1sst October, 2014 referred in para 4 above.
6. In non-CGHS areas, the number of hospitals empanelled under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 being relatively lower ,the different departments/offices may identify one or more hospital locally and refer their Group ‘A’ officers to such hospital for annual medical examination as per the prescribed schedule and rate i.e. Rs. 2000/- for men and Rs. 2200/- for women officers. State Government hospitals or semi-Govt./Public Sector Undertaking’s(PSU) hospitals may also be contacted for the purpose accordingly.
(Prem Chand)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
No.16/1/2014-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 19th January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2015.
In connection with arrangements for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2015, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in Annexure-I would be closed early at 13:00 hrs. on 25th January, 2015 (Sunday) and buildings indicated in Annexure-II would be closed early at 12:00 Noon on 29th January, 2015 (Thursday).
No.26/1/2015-CS.I (PR/CMS)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi.
Dated: 15th January, 2015.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Immovable Property Return for the year 2014 (as on 31.12.2014)- submission through cscms.nic.in regarding
CS.I Division, Department of Personnel & Training is the custodian of Annual Immovable Property Return (IPR) in respect of CSS officers of Under Secretary and above levels.
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, queries have been received as to whether there is any need for public servants to file property returns under the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, in addition to information and returns under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The matter has been examined in this Department and it has since been clarified vide O. M. No.407/12/2014-AVD-IV(B) dated 13.01.2015 (Para 7 (b) of the OM refers) that Govt. servants will be required to file annual property return as per existing provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 also. Accordingly, all CSS Officers are directed to file immovable property return by 31.1.2015.
3. As already informed, IPR should be submitted by all CSS Officers through the Web Based Cadre Management System which is hosted at cscros.nic.in Print out of the IPR submitted online in respect of US and above level officers of CSS should also be submitted to CS.I Division as it being the custodian of IPR of these officers. The procedure for filing IPR is reiterated 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 processing further.
(iii) Click `IPR’ button on the top and then click on `Immovable Property Returns’ icon;
(iv) Click `Add button’ and select IPR Year `2014′;
(v) In case the officer does not own any immovable property in terms of GCS (Conduct) Rules. click ‘Submit NIL Report’ button;
(vi) In case the officer owns any immovable property click `Add New Property Details’. If the officer owns more than one property the procedure has to be repeated till all the property details are added;
(vii) After adding property details as mentioned above, click `Close’ button;
(viii) Then click ‘Final Submission of IPR’ to submit the report ;
(ix) Select ‘2014’ under `IPR Year’ and click `View’. The report as submitted by the officer will be viewed. Then click `Print Report’ at the bottom of the screen to take a print out of the report, Sign the hardcopy of the report and submit to Admin Division/ Vigilance Division of the Department who will in turn forward the same to CS] Division for records; and,
(x) In case IPR is already submitted online last year, first click ‘Add button’ and then click ‘Copy Property Details from Last Year’s IPR for Current Year’ button. Thereafter click `modify’ button and submit it, if there is no change in the IPR details furnished last year. In case IPR is submitted online for the first time, then do not click the button ‘Copy Property Details from Last Year’s IPR for Current Year’ instead click `Add New Property Details’.
4. Ministries) Departments are requested that the contents of this Q.M. may be widely circulated to the notice of all CSS officers working under their control. They should also ensure that the IPR for the year 2014 (as on 31.12,2014) is submitted by all officers within the stipulated period of 31.01.201 5 without fail. Only the print out taken from the IPR module of the web based cadre management system in respect of Under Secretary and above level officers of CSS should be forwarded to CS.l Division for records.
5. In case of any difficulty, please contact CMC officials who have developed Web Based Cadre Management System at Telephone No.24629890.
(V. Srinivasaragavan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
No.1/3/2014-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(IR Division)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 14th January, 2015
Circular
Subject: Introduction of postal stamps as RTI fee/cost – seeking comments from public regarding
RTI Rules, 2012 prescribe payment of RTI application fee/Cost through four Modes i.e. IPO, Demand Draft, Bankers Cheque and Cash against receipt. Apart from regular modes of payments, Information seekers can use the facility of e-IPO and also use Debit/Credit Card for filing online RTI application.
2. CIC in its full bench decision in the case No. CIC/BS/C/2013/000149/LS dated 27.08.2013 had inter-alia urged DoPT to consider acceptance of RTI stamps as a mode of payment of RTI Fee and Costs. The issue was examined in consultation with Department of Posts and the latter expressed its inability to print exclusive RTI stamps. Subsequently, Department of Posts recommended use of definitive series of postal stamps which are ubiquitously available in the Post Offices across the country in different denominations. It further added that, the RTI applicants would also need to affix the said stamp(s) on the RTI application. The RTI applicant(s) by putting his signature or thumb impression shall cancel the said postage stamp(s) to prevent it from misuse/re-use.
3. It was decided with the approval of the then MoS (PP) that acceptance of postal stamps as mode of payment of RTI fee and cost would require amendment in the RTI Rules notified on 31.7.2012 only, the recommendations of CIC may be noted and considered as and when amendment to RTI Rules are considered.
4. The CIC in its recent decision dated 12.12.2014 in File No. CIC/SA/C/2014/000038 has again recommended to DoPT to adopt the proposal of the Deptt. of Posts of use of ordinary Postal Stamps for payment of RTI fee.
5. Introduction of Stamps as one of modes of payment for RTI application fee would require amendment to the RTI Rules, 2012. In addition, the following issues need to be sorted out before taking any decision.
i. Use of ordinary postal stamps for the purpose of RTI may lead to accounting problem, as it would not be possible to account amount collected for RTI through ordinary stamps. Section 25(3)(e) of the RTI Act lays down that each public authority is required to communicate to CIC/SIC, as the case may be, the amount of charges collected under this Act for incorporation in their Annual Report.
ii. There is apprehension of misuse of ordinary stamps for the purpose of RTI, in the absence of specific procedure for crossing such stamps.
iii. Whether postal stamps may be considered for initial RTI fees only or for payment of additional fee also.
6. A Committee has been formed to look into the above and other related issues. It has been decided to invite views/suggestions from the citizens in the subject matter, for the consideration of the Committee. The views/suggestions, preferably not exceeding more than one page, may be sent latest by 7.2.2015 through email only to Shri R.K. Girdhar, Under Secretary (RTI), North Block at [email protected]
No. AB.14017/25/2013-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and ‘ ansions
Department of Personnel and Training
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New Delhi, the 12th January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Clarification regarding Pay fixation on grant of Non-Functional Upgradation to the officers of Organized Group A Services.
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The instructions for grant of NFU as per 6th CPC for officers of Organized Group ‘A’ services have been issued in DOPT OM dated 24.04.2009. The terms tis conditions for grant of NFU as laid down in Clause-7 of the Annexure to the above said O.M., prescribe that pay fixation on grant of NFU under these orders will be done as per the provisions of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 i.e. officers will be granted one increment at the rate of 3% of basic pay and the difference of grade pay will be added to their basic pay. As for the officers posted under the Central Staffing Scheme, they will be granted one increment on account of NFU, but their grade pay will remain unchanged as they are holding a tenure post with a specific grade pay under Central Staffing Scheme.
2. The provisions of FR 22-(I)(a)(1) have been extended to promotions after 01.01.2006 vide Department of Expenditure O.M. F.No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 13th September, 2008(Clarification No.2). References have been received in this Department seeking clarification on whether the officers on grant of NFU will also be entitled to exercise “option” to get their pay fixed from the date of grant of NFU or from the date of the next increment.
3. The issue has been considered in consultation with the Department of Expenditure. It is clarified that the officers may be permitted the option for pay fixation as in the case of promotion with the condition that no re-fixation of pay would be allowed at the time of promotion. As per the terms and conditions for grant of NFU all the prescribed eligibility criteria and promotional norms including ‘benchmark’ for up-gradation to a particular grade pay would have to be met at the time of screening for grant of higher pay scale.
