F No. 21/11/2022-CS.I(Coord) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi, Dated the 21st December, 2022.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Launching Event of e-HRMS 2.00 (CSCMS) portal – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to state that the revamped e-HRMS 2.00 to provide all cadre related services to the officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS shall formally be launched by Hon’ble MoS (PP) at Civil Services Officers’ Institute (CSIO), Vinav Mara, Chanakvapuri, New Delhi, 110021 on 25th December, 2022 at 12:00 PM.
2. The function shall be followed by inauguration of books on Good Governance and supply of related books to participants.
3. In this regard all the participating Ministries/Departments are requested to nominate requisite number of officers (as per the Annexure) at the level of Under Secretary/PPS or above with the direction to attend the function.
4. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(P.Bairagi Saho) Deputy Secretary to Government of India
To All Joint Secretary (Admn.) of Cadre units of CSS/CSSS/CSCS (Through CSCMS Portal and e-mail)
Acceptance of voluntary retirement request of medically de-categorised staff with less than 20 years qualifying service
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA रेल मंत्रालय/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (रेलवे बोर्ड/RAILWAY BOARD)
N0. E(NG)I-2011/RE-3/2
New Delhi, dated 07.12.2022
The General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation, 1, State Entry Road, New Delhi-110 055
The General Secretary, National Federation of Indian Railwaymen, 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi-110 055
Sub: Acceptance of voluntary retirement request of medically de-categorised staff with less than 20 years qualifying service – grant of compassionate appointment to the wards of such staff and grant of pension.
Ref.: Board’s letter of even no. dated 02.09.2014.
Dear Sirs,
The undersigned is directed to refer to Item No. 12/2011 raised by the staff side in DC/JCM meeting. This item could not be discussed during the last DC/JCM meeting held on 05-06 October 2021 due to paucity of time. However, the matter has been examined in consulation with Concerned Directorates. Instructions for considering Compassionate Appointment to the wards of partially, medically de-categorized staff who seek voluntary retirement are in existence vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/1995/RC/1/94 dated 14.06.2006. subject to conditions mentioned therein.
As regards the issue of settlement dues to such staff, position has been clarified to the Railways vide Item (ii) of-Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2001/RE-3/9 dated 18.09.2002. The demand raised by the Staff side already stands covered under the extant instructions. Therefore, the item may be treated as closed.
It is hoped that the Federations will appreciate the above position.
Yours faithfully
for Principal Executive Director (IR) Railway Board
Registration of Pensioners’ Associations under the Pensioners’ Portal Scheme – Extension in date for submission of application: DOPPW OM
F.No.4(4)/2021-P&PW(H) Government of India Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi
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Registration of Pensioners’ Associations under the Pensioners’ Portal Scheme- Extension in date for submission of application.
The Pensioners’ Portal Scheme being implemented by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare aims at enhancing the welfare of Central Civil Pensioners’ across the country and envisages inter-alia association of registered Pensioners’ Associations of Central Government Employees and other welfare organizations in the implementation process.
Under the above Scheme this Department has already registered 50 Pensioners Associations on the basis of laid down eligibility criteria and with the intention to register 10 more Central Government Pensioners Associations who fulfill the eligibility criterion and are from the unrepresented twelve States and four Union Territories listed below*, an advertisement was placed in Newspapers and on the website of the Department on 17th August, 2022 requesting that Central Government Pensioners’ Associations desirous of registering under the Pensioners Portal may send their details to the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare at the address given above within 30 days from date of publication of advertisement in newspaper.
i. Bihar ii. Chhattisgarh iii. Andhra Pradesh iv. Tripura v. Goa vi. Nagaland vii. Mizoram viii. Andaman & Nicobar ix. Arunachal Pradesh x. Meghalaya xi. Sikkim xii. Himachal Pradesh xiii. Lakshadweep xiv. Dadra & Nagar Haveli xv. Ladakh xvi. Daman & Diu
This Department is pleased to inform that the last date for submission of applications has been extended by 30 days from date of this advertisement. Further, Central Government Pensioners’ Associations, looking after the welfare of Civil/Railways/Defence/Postal/Telecom pensioners, who have their registered office in any of the States/ Union Territories of India and are desirous of registering under the Pensioners Portal may send their applications to the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare within 30 days from date of publication of advertisement in newspaper. However, those Pensioners’ Associations who have already sent their applications, in response to the advertisement published on the subject by this Department, on 17th August, 2022, need not apply again. It is also informed that preference will be given to Central Government Pensioners’ Association having their registered office in unrepresented State/UTs.
It is reiterated that interested Pensioners’ Association may send their applications and their details as indicated below along with copies of relevant documents as well as a write up on their vision/plan to work towards welfare of Central Government Pensioners at the address given above super-scribing- “Registration under Pensioners Portal”.
1. Name of the Pensioners’ Association with Address and contact details 2. Date of Registration/ incorporation 3. MOA & rules, if any 4. Objectives of the Association 5. Sources of funding 6. Total membership of the Association with relevant documents supporting the same. 7. Audited Accounts for last 3 Financial Years 8. Annual activities Report for last 3 Financial Years 9. Publication/ journal details 10. Composition of General Body 11. Number of General Body Meetings held annually 12. Premises — whether hired or owned by the Association 13. Infra-Structural details 14. Entities with whom the Association interacts frequently for pensioners’ welfare. Proof of the same may be enclosed.
(Ashok Kumar Singh) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Freezing of Small Savings Schemes accounts get matured but not closed after 3 years of maturity: Dept of Posts SB Order
SB ORDER NO. 25/2022
F. No. FS-13/7/2020-FS-Part(1) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. Date: 16.12.2022
To,
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Subject:– Freezing of Small Savings Schemes accounts get matured but not closed after 3 years of maturity reg.
Sir / Madam,
As part of continuous improvement in making the CBS system robust, incremental changes are implemented to ensure that the risk of misappropriation involved in CBS operations is minimized.
2. In view of the safety of depositors’ hard-earned money and ensuring effective KYC compliance, competent authority has decided to freeze those MIS/SCSS/TD/KVP/NSC/RD accounts which have been matured till 30.09.2019 but not closed.
3. The details of freeze code is as under: –
(i) Freeze reason code: INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years.
(ii) Cutoff date: -30.09.2019 (i.e. account matured 3 years ago and remains live).
(iii) Schemes identified: – MIS/SCSS/TD/KVP/NSC/RD (matured but not extended)/PPF (matured but not extended)
4. A “Standard Operating Procedure for handling of accounts/certificates marked freeze under reason code “INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years” to be followed in this regard is enclosed herewith.
5. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Enclosed: – As above (Annexure)
Yours Sincerely
(Devendra Sharma) Asstt. Director (SB-II)
ANNEXURE
Standard Operating Procedure for handling of handling of accounts/certificates marked freeze under reason code “INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years
The following accounts under various National Savings Schemes have been marked as freeze with freeze reason code “INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years, which already have been matured but not closed within 3 years and cut-off date is taken as 30.09.2019.
2. The details of schemes are as under: –
(i) MIS/SCSS/TD/KVP/NSC/RD (matured but not extended) (ii) PPF (matured but not extended)
3. As and when account holder approaches the post office concerned for closure of account identified under “INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years”, the post office concerned shall follow the below mentioned procedure: –
(i) lf any account holder whose account/certificate is found to be Frozen with freeze code “INOP: – Inoperative more than 3 years” attends any Post Office with Certificate or Passbook for closure, the account/certificate holder should be requested to submit the following documents: –
a) Passbook/Certificate
b) KYC Documents (Mobile number, PAN card and Aadhaar or address proof as per rule 6 of Government Savings Promotion General Rules-2018)
c) Account Closure Form (SB-7A): – Account holder should also be requested to submit account closure form, passbook and details of PO Savings Account number or Bank account details along with a cancel cheque/copy of passbook for credit of maturity value into his/her savings account. Depositor(s) signature shall be obtained on acquittance portion of account closure form, so account holder(s) need not to visit post office again and maturity value get credited in his/her PO Savings Account or Bank Account.
(ii) The SPM/Counter PA will first check & confirm the details of depositor and tally signature with Finacle/SS Book/SB-3/AOF and ensure genuineness of the account holder with relevant records.
(iii) If the account stands in Sub Office/Branch Post Office the SPM concerned shall forward the passbook, account closure form, KYC document of account holder to Head Post office concerned for unfreezing and closure of account/certificate concerned.
Procedure at Head Post Office
Note: – For account standing in Head Post Office, similar documents shall be obtained from the account holder and follow the procedure prescribed below.
(iv) After receipt of a case for unfreezing and closure at Head Post Office, designated PA and APM (SB) shall verify the account details of documents received with Finacle. After verification of the genuineness of the case, the account/certificate concerned shall be unfreezed with two Supervisors of HO.
(v) After unfreezing of the account/certificate, Counter PA of Head Post Office, shall proceed for closure of account/certificate. The maturity value shall be credited either in PO Savings Account or Bank Account of the Account holder (Through ECS outward credit).
(vi) After closure of account by counter PA, APM (SB) shall verify closure of account.
(vii) In Head Post Office, a separate register will be maintained for ‘REGISTER FOR CLOSURE of account identified as INOP-Inoperative for more than 3 years. The register shall be maintained in Head Post Office in following proforma: –
Date of receipt of case from Sub Office
Account No./ Certificate Registration number
Name of Account/ Certificate Holder
Name of SOL where Account/Certificate Stands
Date of opening
Date of maturity
Scheme
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
Date of closure
Principal Amount paid
Interest Amount paid
Maturity credit details (POSB Account No. or Bank Account No with MICR code)
Signature of Counter PA
Signature of Supervisor
Signature of Postmaster
7
8
9
10
11
12
(viii) After entering closure details in the above register, APM (SB) shall put up a register to Head Postmaster for seen.
(ix) Thereafter, Passbook, Account closure form, KYC document and cancel cheque/copy of the passbook shall be forwarded to SBCO concerned along with other vouchers.
(x) SBCO PA and supervisor while checking vouchers of closed accounts which were identified as INOP-Inoperative for more than 3 years, will check account details with Account Closure Form and copies of KYC documents of Account holder are attached with the voucher. If any shortcoming is noticed, objection should be recorded as per laid down procedure.
(xi) All Visiting/Inspecting Officers, while visiting/inspecting Head Post Offices, should invariable check the prescribed register “REGISTER FOR CLOSURE OF account identified as INOP-Inoperative for more than 3 years” and see that procedure prescribed above is followed scrupulously.
(xii) CEPT shall share fortnightly report with circle CPC (CBS)on details of accounts unfreezed from “INOP-Inoperative for more than 3 years” reason code.
(xiii) Circle shall get the report verified within a week with reference to the “REGISTER FOR CLOSURE OF account identified as INOP-Inoperative for more than 3 years” maintained at the Head Post Office and take appropriate measures in case any discrepancy noticed.
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): It is submitted that Central Government Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners who are residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments for their retired employees and who are not availing OPD facilities under that scheme, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) of Rs.1000/- per month for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization. The amount of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), which was fixed at Rs. 100/- per month in the year 1997 has been revised from time to time. In 2008, FMA was revised to Rs. 300/- per month and in 2014, it was again increased to Rs. 500/- per month. Lastly, the amount of FMA from Rs. 500/- per month was increased to Rs.1000/- per month with effect from 01.07.2017.
Option for fixation of pay after promotion, opportunity to the employees relaxing the limitation period
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 731
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022 22 AGRAHAYANA, 1944 (SAKA)
OPTION FOR FIXATION OF PAY AFTER PROMOTION
731: SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether Department of Expenditure had issued OM dated 15.04.2021 allowing employees to exercise/re-exercise option for fixation of pay after promotion;
(b) if so, whether Government is aware that a large number of employees could not submit their options. due to devastating Delta wave of COVID-19 pandemic and are drawing less pay than their juniors;
(c) whether Government would provide another opportunity to the employees relaxing the limitation period for exercising/re-exercising the option in view of relaxation of limitation period from 15.03.2020 to 28.02.2022 by Hon’ble Supreme Court during COVID-19 pandemic;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a): Yes Sir.
(b) to (e): Department of Expenditure issued the O.M. dated 15.04.2021 providing a window of three months period to the Government employees to exercise/re-exercise option for fixation of pay. After the time limit provided in the O.M. dated 15.04.2021, the references received from Ministry/Department are examined on merit on case to case basis.
Release of arrears of Dearness Relief of 18 months to pensioners
Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 689 To be answered on Tuesday, 13 December, 2022 Agrahayana 22, 1944 (Saka)
Release of arrears of Dearness Relief of 18 months to pensioners
689: Shri Naranbhai J. Rathwa:
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has received several representations regarding the release of arrears of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners of 18 months i.e. from January 2020 to June, 2021:
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether Government is sincerely considering the release of 18 months arrears to pensioners, if not, the reasons therefor?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)
{a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Several Representations regarding release of arrears of 18 months of DA/DR payable to Central Government employees/pensioners have been received from. various Central Government employees/pensioners’ associations such as National Council (JCM), National Federation of Indian Railway Men (NFIR), All India Railway Men’s Federation (AIRF), All India Retired Railway Men’s Federation (AIRRF), JCOs/OR Veterans Association (JOVA), Bhartiya Railway Karamchari Union (BRKU), Bhartiya Pension Manch, National Ex-Servicemen Co-ordination Committee and Veteran Association ete.
{c) The decision to freeze three instalments of DA/DR to Central Government employee/pensioners due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 & 01.01.2021 was taken in the context of COVID-19 which caused economic disruption so as to ease pressure on Government finances.
As the adverse financial impact of pandemic in 2020 and the financing of welfare measures taken by Government had a fiscal spill over beyond Financial Year 2020-21, release of arrears of DA/DR was not considered feasible.
Face Authentication is not mandatory for the life certificate
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1180 ANSWERED ON: 14.12.2022
Face Authentication Technology
Ritesh Pandey Raju Bista Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has introduced face authentication technology for the pensioners to submit a ‘Life Certificate’ and if so, the details thereof along with the progress made in this regard;
(b) the number of pensioners who are required to submit life certificate;
(c) whether it is mandatory for pensioners to use face authentication technology for the life certificate and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the pensioner will be denied the benefits of a pension if he/she refuses to submit a Life Certificate through Jeevan Pramaan App by using the face authentication facility and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) whether the Government has taken any step to provide assistance for those Pensioners from the mountain regions who are unable to access technology due to remote location, if so, the details thereof and 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): Yes Sir. The Government has introduced Face Authentication Technology in November 2021 for the pensioners to submit a Life Certificate. From 1st October to 6th December 2022, total 2,99,026 Life Certificate have been generated by using Face Authentication for Central Government pensioners in comparison to 72,338 in previous year.
(b): All Central Government pensioners are required to submit life certificate.
(c): No Sir. Face Authentication is not mandatory.
(d): No Sir. The pensioner can submit life certificate by other modes also.
(e): Yes Sir. India Post and Payment Bank (IPPB) provide doorstep service for submission of life certificate of central Government pensioners. IPPB is utilizing its national network of more than 1,36,000 access points in Post Offices and more than 1,89,000 Postmen & Gramin Dak Sevaks with smart phones and biometric devices to provide Doorstep Banking Services.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1154
ANSWERED ON: 14.12.2022
CAT Bench in Andhra Pradesh
Kuruva Gorantla Madhav Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has taken note that the absence of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench in Andhra Pradesh causes great inconvenience to many petitioners as they have to travel to Hyderabad in Telangana for resolution of their disputes;
(b) whether the Government is aware that Visakhapatnam is ideal for a new CAT Bench as it has many Central Government offices wherein many Government employees work;
(c) whether the Government has considered the establishment of a CAT Bench in Visakhapatnam or anywhere else in Andhra Pradesh; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and 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 (d): The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Bench located in Hyderabad continues to serve the central government employees in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Shortage of Employees in Central Government offices? Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1194 ANSWERED ON: 14.12.2022
Shortage of Employees
Ravneet Singh Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a severe shortage of employees due to non-filling of vacancies in various Central Government offices in the country;
(b) the details of existing vacancies in various categories of Central Government services, State/ UT-wise including in the State of Punjab;
(c) whether the efficient functioning of the various Government Departments are being adversely affected due to the non-filling of these vacancies and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government is taking any initiative to fill up all the vacancies in these Central Government offices in a time-bound manner; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and 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): As per Annual Report of Pay Research Unit of Department of Expenditure 9,79,327 posts were vacant under various Ministries/Departments of the Central Government, as on 01.03.2021. Data is centrally maintained only in respect of employees of Central Ministries/ Departments.
(d) & (e): Occurrence and filling up vacancies is a continuous process, as per the requirement of various Ministries/Departments/Organizations of Central Government. Government has already issued instruction to all Ministries/ Departments for timely filling up of the unfilled posts. The Rozgar Melas being organized by Government of India are expected to act as catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the Youth for their empowerment and participation in National Development directly.
