As per the present system, recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in Army is carried out through Open Rally System and efforts are made to cover each district of the country by recruitment rallies at least once in a recruitment year. As the location of the recruitment centre has little bearing on the recruitment process, there is no proposal to open new recruitment centres. Further, no new training centres for recruits in Army is envisaged.
Two stray incidents of violence have occurred due to overcrowding in recruitment rallies at Gaya (May, 2012) and Agra (July, 2012) leading to loss of life and property. A number of measures have been taken to obviate recurrence of such incidents. These include close coordination with civil administration for maintenance of law and order and adequate police cover during recruitment rallies; increasing the number of rallies to reduce crowding; development of automation of recruitment activities at rally site; continuous refining of recruitment procedure etc.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to ShriS. Pakkirappa and Shri Kapil Muni Karwariyain Lok Sabha today.
New Health Insurance Scheme 2012 for the employees of Government Departments and Organisations covered under this Scheme- Consolidated List of Hospitals covered under the Scheme based on the recommendations of the Accreditation Committee for empanelment of Hospitals- Notified – Orders Issued.
Read:
1. G.O.Ms.No.139 Finance (Sal.) Department, dated, 27.04.2012.
2. G.O.Ms.No.243 Finance (Sal.) Department, dated, 29.06.2012.
3. G.O. Ms.No.309 Finance (Sal.) Department, dated, 14.08.2012.
4. From the Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Lr.Rc.No.33701/2012 NHIS/ dated 23.04.2013, 28.5.2013 & 04.06.2013.
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ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, orders have been issued for the implementation of New Health Insurance Scheme 2012 to provide Health Care Assistance to the employees of Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Boards, Local Bodies, State Government Universities, Willing State Government Organisations/Institutions and their eligible family members with a provision to avail assistance up to Rs.4.00 lakhs (Rupees four lakhs only) for a block of 4 years on selection of a suitable Public Sector Insurance Company through National competitive bidding.
2. In the Government order second read above, the Government has awarded the tender to United India Insurance Company Limited and the said Company has executed an agreement with the Government for the implementation of the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2012.
3. As per the orders issued in the Government order second read above, the additional list of Hospitals covered under the scheme will have to be notified and also hosted on the websites of Government of Tamil Nadu in Finance Department, Treasuries and Accounts Department, United India Insurance Company Limited and Third Party Administrator for reference from time to time.
4. In the Government Order third read above, Government has constituted an Accreditation Committee for empanelment of accredited hospitals and to monitor the quality of treatment consisting of the Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and a representative of the United India Insurance Company Limited.
5. As per the orders issued in para 6 of the Government order third read above, the Accreditation Committee shall submit a report to Government with specific recommendation for accreditation of Hospitals under the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2012 within three months from the date of formation of the Committee.
6. In the letter fourth read above the Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts has forwarded the recommendations of the Accreditation Committee for empanelment of Hospitals and requested orders at Government level.
7. The Government after careful examination of the recommendations of the Accreditation Committee hereby issues the following orders:
i. The consolidated list of approved hospitals as in Annexure I shall be notified for availing assistance under New Health Insurance Scheme 2012;
ii. The list of hospitals providing cashless assistance since inception of the New Health Insurance Scheme 2012 and which are in the process of signing Memorandum of Understanding shall be notified as in Annexure II.
iii. The list of District wise and other State Co-ordinators and Nodal Officers under New Health Insurance Scheme 2012 shall be notified as in Annexure III.
iv. The list of 21 hospitals as in Annexure IV which were already included in the list of 167 hospitals in the Government order second read above shall be deleted from the list of network hospitals under the New Health Insurance Scheme 2012.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
K.SHANMUGAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
Original Order & Annexure I for LIST OF APPROVED HOSPITALS UNDER NEW HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME – 2012 :
GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)
F.6(3)FD/Rules/202
Jaipur, dated 2 AUG 2013
ORDER
Sub : Amendment in the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971.
The Governor is pleased to make the following amendment in the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971, namely :-
In the said Rules – the existing clause (c) of Rule 21, shall be substituted by the following, namely :-
“(c) to satisfy himself (i) that mileage allowance of journey by Rail or Road has been claimed at the rate applicable to the class of accomodation actually used, and (ii) that where the actual cost of transporting personal effects etc, is claimed under these rules the scale on which such servant’s personal effect etc, were transported was reasonable and to disallow any claim which in his opinion does not fulfull these conditions.”
By Order of the Governor
(Akhil Arora)
Secretary to the Government
Finance (Budget)
Original Order :
http://finance.rajasthan.gov.in/RULES/F6(3)2012-02-08-2013.pdf
The government is likely to announce a hike in dearness allowance to 90 per cent from existing 80 per cent in September, benefiting about 50 lakh central employees and 30 lakh pensioners ahead of the festival season.
According to official sources, the preliminary assessment suggests that dearness allowance hike will be in the range of 10-11 per cent and would be effective from July 1 this year.
He said the exact number could be calculated only when the revised all India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of June will be released on August 30.
According to the provisional data released by government on July 31, the retail inflation for factory workers for the month of June stood at 11.06 per cent, higher than 10.68 per cent in May this year.
As per the practise, the government uses CPI-IW data for past 12 month or a year to arrive at a number for the purpose of any DA hike. Thus, the retail inflation for industrial workers between July, 2012 to June 2013 would be used to take final call on the matter.
“It would be around 10 per cent this time and would be announced in September,” Confederation of Central Government Employees Secretary General K K N Kutty told PTI.
“Besides, raising DA to 90 per cent, the government should merge 50 per cent of the allowance with the basic pay as was our demand. DA breached 50 per cent benchmark long ago”, he said.
As per the practise, the DA is merged with basic pay when it breaches the 50 per cent mark. DA merger helps employees as their other allowances are paid as a proportion of basic pay.
Kutty said, “This DA hike won’t help much as actual rise in the cost of living is 171 per cent since January 1, 2011.”
There would be a double digit hike in DA after about three years. It was last in September, 2010 that the government had announced a hike of 10 per cent to be given with effect from July 1, 2010.
DA was hiked to 80 per cent from 72 per cent in April, 2013, effective from January 1, this year.
No: S.11045/23/2013-CGHS D.II/HEC
Government of India
Directorate General of Central Government Health Scheme
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Bikaner House Hutments Shahjahan Road
New Delhi 110 108 dated the 1st Aug 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Empanelment of private hospitals (including denial clinics and eye centres) and diagnostic centres under CGHS DELHI & NCR
The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the empanelment of hospitals under CGHS vide Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Office Memorandum No:S.10111/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell (Part IX) dated 14.02.2013, vide which ‘Continuous Empanelment Scheme’ for private hospitals (including dental clinics and eye centres), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres under CGHS was revived with a view to empanel more health care institutions for CGHS beneficiaries. Accordingly, after following due process, a list of following hospitals (including dental clinics and eye centres), diagnostic centres and Imaging centres has been finalized as per terms and conditions laid down in the O.M. referred to above as well as signing of MOA and execution of performance Bank Guarantee by them signifying acceptance of terms and conditions of empanelment and rates notified by CGHS in 2010 & in O.M No.Misc.1002/2006/CGHS(R&H)/CGHS (P) dated 7/2/2013.
2. The hospitals (including dental clinics and eye centres), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres, which find their names in the list of hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres approved for empanelment under CGHS in Delhi & NCR are empanelled for a period of one year from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum or till next new empanelment, whichever is earlier.
3. This Office Memorandum and the rates applicable under CGHS for hospitals (including dental clinics and eye centre), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres can be downloaded from the website of CGHS, http://msotransparent.nic.in./cghsnew/index.asp.
End: As above
(Dr. Sharda Verma)
Additional Director CGHS (HQ)
Original Order
http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File607.pdf
No: S.11011/03/2012-13/CGHS (HEC)
Government of India
Directorate General of Central Government Health Scheme
Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi 110 108 dated the 26th July 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Regarding empanelment of Jain Neurological Centre, Jagriti Enclave, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi
With reference to the above mentioned matter the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.12.2012 vide which Jain Neurological Centre, Jagriti Enclave Delhi was removed from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS, Delhi till further orders. In response to the representations received an inspection of Jain Neurological Centre, Jagriti Enclave was carried out on 23.5.2013 by a team of CGHS officers to as certain whether the deficiendes pointed out in the earlier inspection were rectified or not.
2. Based on the findings of the inspection report, empanelment of above hospital has been restored w.e.f 1.8.2013 till 31.3.2014 or till next empanelnent whichever is earlier for all available facilities on the same terms and conditions on which this hospital was empanelled under CGHS prior to 18.12.2012.
[Dr. Sharda Verma]
Additional Director CGHS(HQ)
Original Order :
http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File608.pdf
F.No.2-1/2012/CGHS/VC/CGHS(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 1st August, 2013.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Clarification regarding admissible non-admissible items under CGHS.
With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number dated 1st October 2012 issued by this Department in compliance of the directions of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Shri Kanhiya Singh Vs UOl and others [W.P.(C) 9044/2011] clarifying admissibility / inadmissibility of items of expenditure for claiming reimbursement under CGHS. The same are being reproduced for a wider circulation and information in compliance of Hon’ble High Court’s latest direction issued on 16.05.2013 in this case. The requisite clarifications regarding admissible and non- admissible items under CGHS are provided here with as under:
a) “CGHS Package Rate’ shall mean and include lump sum cost of inpatient treatment / day care / diagnostic procedure for which a CGHS beneficiary has been permitted by the competent authority or for treatment under emergency from the time of admission to the time of discharge including (but not limited to) — (i) Registration charges, (ii) Admission charges, (iii) Accommodation charges including patients diet. (iv) Operation charges. (v) Injection charges, (vi) Dressing charges, (vii) Doctor / consultant visit charges, (viii) ICU / ICCU charges, (ix) Monitoring charges, (X) Transfusion charges, (xi) Anesthesia charges. (xii) Operation theatre charges, (xiii) Procedural charges / surgeon’s fee, (xiv) Cost of surgical disposables and all sundries used during hospitalization, (xv) Cost of medicines, (xvi) Related routine and essential investigations, (xvii) Physiotherapy charges etc. (xviii) Nursing care and charges for its services.
b) Cost of Implants / stents / grafts is reimbursable in addition to package rates as per CGHS ceiling rates for Implants / stents / grafts or as per actual, whichever is lower, in case there is no ceiling rate prescribed under CGHS.
c) During In-patient treatment of the CGHS beneficiary, the hospital will not ask the beneficiary or his/her attendant to purchase separately the medicines /sundries/equipment or accessories from outside and will provide the treatment within the package rate, fixed by the CGHS which includes the cost of all the items.
d) In cases of conservative treatment / where there is no CGHS package rate, the above mentioned items are admissible-items wise at CGHS rates or as per AIIMS rates (if there is no CGHS rate) or as per actual (if there is no CGHS / AIIMS rate) available for any item.
e) Package rates envisage up to a maximum duration of indoor treatment as follows.
12 days for Specialized (Super Specialties) treatment;
7 days for other Major Surgeries;
3 days for Laparoscopic surgeries/normal deliveries; and
1 day for day care / Minor (OPO) surgeries.
However, if the beneficiary has to stay in the hospital for his /her recovery for a period more than the period covered in package rate, in exceptional cases, supported by relevant medical records and certified as such by hospital, the additional reimbursement shall be limited to accommodation charges as per entitlement , investigations charges at approved rates, and doctors visit charges (not more than 2 visits per day per visit by specialists / consultants) and cost of medicines for additional stay).
No additional charge on account of extended period of stay shall be allowed if that extension is due to infection on the consequences of surgical procedure or due to any improper proceed.
f) In addition to the above mentioned items, some patients may require additional facilities / procedures, which are admissible with proper justification in deserving cases. Therefore, it is not possible to give a comprehensive list of items, which are not admissible.
2. It has also been decided to clarify that expenses incurred on medicines, consumables, sundry equipment’s and accessories etc.. which are purchased from outside, based on specific authorization of treating doctor / staff of the concerned hospital will be reimbursable if they are not falling under the list of non-admissible items. In case the empanelled hospital has asked a CGHS beneficiary for purchase of the said items over and above the package rates, reimbursement shall be made to the beneficiary and the amount shall be recovered from the pending bills of hospital.
3. This Office Memorandum is issued in compliance of the directions of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in W.P. (C) 9044/2011 [Sh. Kanhiya Singh Vs UOI and others).
[V.P.Singh)
Deputy Secretary to Government of India
Original Order :
http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File609.pdf
No.1/19/2013-P&PW (E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 1st August, 2013
Circular
Sub: Review of Forms for Pensionary/retirement benefits and Nominations under various Rules of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.
The undersigned is directed to state that the Department of Pension & PW is in the process of reviewing Forms for Pensionary/retirement benefits and Nominations under the following Rules administered by this Department:
1. CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
2. CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981
3. CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules,
4. General Provident Fund (Civil Services) Rules, 1960
5. Contributory Provident Fund (India) Rules, 1962
6. Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983
2. The Forms are available at the Departmental websitc persmin.nic.in and pensionersportal.gov.in.
3. Suggestions are invited from all concerned, including pensioners and pensioners’ associations for making these Forms simple. user-friendly and compatible with the amended provisions of the Rules.
4. You may forward your suggestions to Shri Harjit Singti, Deputy Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, at his e-mail [email protected]. within 15 days.
(D.K. Solanki)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/PPWE010813.pdf
No.12011/01/2012-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus,
New Delhi, July 31, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Children Education Allowance – Reimbursement of Examination Fee
Subsequent to issue of Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No.12011/03/2O08-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject cited above, a number of references have been received on reimbursement of ‘examination fee’. After due consideration of the references, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, it has been agreed to allow reimbursement of ‘examination fee’ as part of reimbursable items as indicated in para 1(e) of O.M. dated 2nd September, 2008, with effect from the current academic year, subject to the fulfillment of other existing conditions.
2. In so far as persons working n the Indian Accounts and Audit Departments are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(Vibha Govil Mishra)
Director
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12011_01_2012-Estt.AL-31072013.pdf
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) June 2013
According to a press release issued today by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for June, 2013 rose by 3 points and pegged at 231 (two hundred and thirty one). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.32 per cent between May and June compared with 0.97 per cent between the same two months a year ago.
The largest upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing 2.98 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Fish Fresh, Eggs (Hen), Poultry (Chicken), Milk, Onion, Ginger, Chillies Green, Potato, Tomato & other Vegetables, Tea Leaf, Tea (Readymade), Bidi, Cigarette, Electricity Charges, Doctor’s fee, Medicine (Allopathic), Petrol, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this was compensated by Wheat, Groundnut Oil and Mustard Oil putting downward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 11.06 per cent for June, 2013 as compared to 10.68 per cent for the previous month and 10.05 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 14.86 per cent against 13.24 per cent of the previous month and 10.45 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Pune, Bhilai and Guntur recorded the highest increase of 8 points each followed by Jalpaiguri, Asansol, Mumbai, Bokaro, Siliguri and Kanpur (7 points each) and Warrangal and Vijaywada (6 points each). Among others, 5 points rise was registered in 9 centres, 4 points in 8 centres, 3 points in 12 centres, 2 points in 15 centres, and 1 point in 14 centres. On the contrary, a decline of 1 point each was recorded in Amritsar and Coimbatore centres. Rest of the 7 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 39 centres are above All-India Index and other 38 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Bhilwara centre remained at par with all-India index.
The next index of CPI-IW for the month of July, 2013 will be released on Friday, 30 August, 2013. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.
