No.5/1/2014- CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU
‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004:
Dated the 31st October, 2014
Press Release
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – September, 2014
The All-India CPI-IW for September, 2014 remained stationary at 253(two hundred and fifty three). On 1-month percentage change, it remained stalic between August, 2014 and September, 2014 when compared with the rise of 0.42 per cent between the same two months a year ago.
The largest downward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (-) 1.04 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Fish Fresh, Poultry (Chicken). Chitlies Green. Ginger. Onion, Tomato, Brinal. French Beans. Lady’s Finger. Apple, Sugar, Medicine (Allopathie). Petrol. etc. are responsible for the decrease in index. However, this decrease was restricted to sore extent by Rice, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Potato, Cauliflower. Tea (Readymade), Snack Saltish, Bidi, Cigarette, Electricity Charges, Cinema Charges, Toilet Soap. Tailoring charges. etc.. putting upward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-1W stood at 6.30 per cent tbr September, 2014 as compared to 6.75 per cent for the previous month and 10.70 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 6.46 per cent against 7.63 per cent of the previous month and 13.36 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Goa reported a decrease of 10 points followed by Nagpur (5 points). Among others, 4 points fall was observed in 6 centres. 3 points in 4 centres. 2 points in 9 centres and I point in 19 centres. On the contrary, Tripura recorded the maximum increase of 6 points followed by I.ucknow & Jalpaiguri (4 points each) and Rourkela & Rangapara-Tezpur (3 points each). Among others, 2 points rise was registered in 8 centres and I point in 12 centres. Rest of the 13 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 37 centres are above and other 41 centres’ indices are below national average.
The next index of CPI-IW fut the month of October, 2014 will be released on Friday. 28 November. 2014. The sanie will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in
No.17(9)EO/2014-ACC
Government of India
Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Department of Personnel & Training
Office of the Establishment Officer
North, Block, New Delhi
Dated : 30.10.2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Policy guidelines for Extension of tenure of Board level Incumbents where vigilance clearance is not available.
As per extant policy, in case the initial term of 05 years of a Board-level appointee come to an end prior to his/her date of superannuation, extension of his/her tenure upto the date of superannuation is considered with the approval of the ACC subject to his/her being free from vigilance angle and meeting the prescribed performance parameters. In terms of existing instructions, services of any Board-level appointee cannot be terminated on completion of his Initial term, if he/she is due for extension, without specific orders of the ACC. There are many cases, however, where vigilance clearance Is not given in time by CVC/concerned administrative Ministry/Department due to complaints/inquiries pending against the concerned officer.
2. The issue of extension of tenure of Board level incumbents has been examined and with the approval of the ACC, It has been decided to henceforth follow the following procedure in this regard :-
(I) As in the case of fresh appointments, in line with CVC’s instructions dated 31.08.2004, no cognizance should be taken of any complaint which Is received within 06 months prior to the terminal date of the approved tenure of Board-level appointees. This is Imperative as it has been frequently observed that there is a spate of allegations and complaints against Board-level officials whose cases become due for extension of tenure.
(II) The Department should take a conscious decision on whether to extend the term of a Board-level appointee at least one year In advance of the completion of his initial term so that adequate time Is available for the Department to obtain CVC clearance.
(III) Taking into account the vigilance status as on the date six months before the terminal date of initial appointment, the CVC may give its clearance within two months of receiving the reference in this regard from the Administrative Ministry, This limit of two months will Include time taken for back references, CBI references/inquiries, etc.
(IV) Even though complaints received after the cut-off date shall have no bearing upon the process of extension of tenure and would not prejudice the same, such complaints shall be dealt with as per the
normal procedure. Disregarding such complaints received after the cutoff date at the time of deciding upon extension of tenure may not be of any serious consequence as the appointment can always be terminated at a later date if the charges are substantiated on the basis of an inquiry.
(V) (a) In respect of the cases where CVC clearance has been delayed beyond the prescribed timelines, merely on account of procedural reasons, and where there is no denial of vigilance clearance, the case of extension could be processed without waiting any further,
(b) In respect of the cases where CVC clearance is awaited, and there are cases/complaints pending against the officer, the Ministry shell submit to ACC, a proposal for extension of tenure, at least two months prior to the officer’s approved tenure with:
(i) all available information in respect of the complaint;
(ii) material received from/sent to CVC, including enquiry report, if any, of the CVO of the Ministry;
(iii) the comments of the Ministry thereon.
3. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to strictly adhere to the time-line and procedural guidelines stipulated above for processing the proposals for extension of tenure of Board level appointees.
No.12/17/2014-JCA 2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 29th October, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Early Closure of Offices on 30th October, 2014 in connection with the “Run for Unity” flag off at Vijay Chowk by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
In connection with the arrangements for the “Run for Unity” flag off at Vijay Chowk by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 31st October, 2014, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in the Annexure I to this O.M would be closed early at 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) and will remain closed till 09.30 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).
2. The buildings indicated in the Annexure II to this O.M would be closed early at 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) and will remain closed till 08.00 AM on 31st October, 2014.
3. Government offices located in Rashtrapati Bhawan and Parliament House would remain closed from 10.00 PM on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) till 9.30 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).
4. Hindi version will follow.
(Ashok Kumar)
Director (JCA)
ANNEXURE I
List of Buildings to be closed from 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) till 09.30 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).
1. South Block
2. North Block
3. Rail Bhawan
4. CSIR Building
5. Krishi Bhawan
6. Shastri Bhawan
7. National Archives
8. Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts
9. National Media Centre
10. Shram Shakti Bhawan
11. Hutment(MOD Office), Dalhousie Road & on K. Menon Marg
12. DRDO Bhawan
13. Vayu Bhawan
14. Sena Bhawan
15. Udyog Bhawan
16. Nirman Bhawan
17. Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan (MEA Office)
18. National Museum & ASI Office
19. Archaeological Survey of India
20. Vigyan Bhawan
21. Vigyan Bhawan Annexe
22. CCA, Min. of Agriculture, 16-A, Aldbar Road.
23. Raksha Bhawan
24. National Stadium
25. Hyderabad House
26. Coast Guard HQ.
27. Baroda House
28. National Gallery of Modern Art
ANNEXURE II
List of Buildings to be closed from 14:00 hrs. on 30th October, 2014 (Thursday) till 08.00 AM on 31st October, 2014 (Friday).
1. Transport Bhawan
2. RBI
3 Yojna Bhawan
4. Sardar Patel Bhawan
5. Nirvachan Sadan
6. Punjab National Bank Building, Patel Chowk
7. Akashwani Bhawan/AIR Sansad Marg
8. Dak Bhawan
9. Sanchar Bhawan
10. Jeevan Tara Building
11. Jeevan Deep Building
12. Jeevan Vihar Building
13. SBI Building
The State Government have announced release of additional dearness allowance (DA) @7% State Government employees and employees borne in grant-in-aid establishment to compensate for the price rise. The increase, to be made effective from 01/07/2014, would raise the existing rates of DA from 100% of Basic Pay to 107%.
This additional dose of DA will be paid in cash and can be drawn in the Pay Bill of October, 2014 payable in November, 2014 and onwards. Arrear from the month of July, 2014 to September, 2014 on account of the enhanced DA, shall not be drawn before the date of disbursement of salary of October, 2014.
The impact on the State Exchequer on account of the enhanced DA would be of the order of Rs.345.52 crore in the current financial year (i.e. for the period from July, 2014 to February, 2015). This will benefit about 4 lakh employees of the State Government.
Ahead of Diwali, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced to release 10 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) to employees with October’s salary.
Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa on Tuesday gave his nod in this regard, an official spokesman said. The increased DA would be given with the salary or pension of October 2014, which would be paid in November 2014.
He said that the release of this DA installment, the state would touch 100 per cent from present 90 per cent of the basic pay/pension. Earlier, the increased DA was to be given from December.
However, the spokesman said the decision about the pending payment of enhanced DA from January till September 2014 would be taken later.
In a pre-Diwali bonanza, the Bihar government today announced an increase of 7 per cent in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners.
The decision to increase DA was taken at a meeting of state Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi here.
The enhanced DA would be given to state employees and pensioners with effect from July one, 2014, Principal Secretary Cabinet Coordination Brajesh Mehrotra told reporters while briefing about cabinet decisions.
With the increase now the employees would get 107 per cent DA, he said.
There are around 3 lakh state government employees and an equal number of pensioners who would be benefit from today’s decision.
Mehrotra said that the enhanced DA would cost Rs 550 crore additional burden on the state exchequer.
The Bihar Cabinet gave its nod to 24 proposals of different departments that were listed for today’s meeting.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
