No. 1(2)/2013-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 25th April, 2013.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013.
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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1(8)/2012-E-II (B) dated 28th September, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80%with effect from 1st January, 2013.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No.1(3)/2008-E-ll(8) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The additional Installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.
4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
6. The Hindi version of this O.M. is also attached,
(K.R. Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Original Order :
http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01012013.pdf
Decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears!
At last, the most eagerly awaited announcement of additional dearness allowance has been declared by the cabinet, due from January 2013 to Central Government employees and Pensioners.
In general the announcement of dearness allowance has been made in the month of March every year. But this year this has been declared in the month of April. Though it was announced after some delay, there is no any loss, as the dearness allowance hike has to be paid with effect from 01-01-2013.
Before this announcement, there was a rumor that 50% dearness allowance will be merged with basic pay or otherwise dearness allowance will not be hiked, but the cabinet committee decision cleared these doubts.
Employees and Pensioners will get one more month arrear from January to April. Government has to allocate more funds as arrears due to delay.
If the decisions concluded in the right time, there will be no chance to allocate more fund for the payment of arrears and also prevent practical problems to accounting staff.
Even the National anomaly committee, after six years it was formed, has not solved all the problems raised due to the implementation of 6th CPC.
After the implementation of 6th CPC in 2008 with effect from 01.01.2006 , arrears had to be paid to Central Government servants. To avoid the additional financial burden, the Central Government decided to pay the arrears’ in two installments in 2008 and 2009. For this, government had to allocate more fund from budget. It can be avoided by early constitution of 7th pay commission.
So, to find the solution to all including disbursing authorities, setting up of 7th Central Pay Commission at early stage to implement in the right time, the same is demanding by the central trade unions and associations.
Every decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears!
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.01.2013 at the rate of 8 percent over the existing rate of 72 percent.
Thus, the combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be of the order of Rs.8629.20 crore per annum and Rs. 10067.36 crore in the financial year 2013-14 (that is for a period of 14 months from January, 2013 to February, 2014).
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is to inaugurate the eighth Civil Services Day being held in New Delhi on April 21, 2013. The Prime Minister will also give away the PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2011-12.
The day is observed by Civil Services to rededicate and recommit themselves to the cause of the people. It provides a unique opportunity for introspection as also working out future strategies to deal with the challenges being posed by the changing times. Eighth in a row, the day is being celebrated since 2006.
Union Cabinet is likely to approve today a proposal to increase dearness allowance (DA) to 80 per cent from existing 72 per cent benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the central government.
“The Union Cabinet may consider the finance ministry proposal to increase DA in its meeting scheduled for Thursday,” a source said, adding the hike would be effective from January 1, 2013 and employees and pensioners would be entitled to arrears.
The hike would be effective from January 1, 2013 and the employees and pensioners would be entitled for arrears, he said.
The government had hiked DA to 72 per cent in September last year, which had come into effect from July 1, 2012.
As per the practice, the DA is merged with basic pay when it breaches the 50 per cent cap. This helps employees get higher allowances as those are paid as proportion of the basic pay.
F.No.1/1/ 2008-IC
Government of India/Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Finance/ Vitta Mantralaya
Department of Expenditure / Vyaya Vibhag
(Implementation Cell)
*****
New Delhi, the 30th August, 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations – fixation of pay and payment of arrears – instructions regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, notified vide G.S.R. No.622(E) dated 29th August, 2008 and to state that in terms of Rule 6 of these Rules, government servants are required to exercise their option for drawal of their pay in the revised pay structure in the format prescribed in the Second Schedule to the Rules.
2. The sequence of action to be taken on receipt of the option will be as follows: –
(i) The manner of initial fixation of pay in the revised pay structure has been indicated in Rule 7 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. On the basis of this Rule, detailed Fixation Tables for each stage in each of the pre-revised scales have been worked out in the manner recommended by the Sixth Pay Commission and are enclosed as Annex-I of this O.M. These may be used for the purpose of fixation in the revised pay structure as on 1.1.2006.
(ii) The tables in Annex-I will be applicable in cases where normal replacement pay scales have been approved by the Government. In cases of upgradation of posts and merger of pre-revised pay scales, fixation of pay will be done as prescribed in Note 2A and 2B below Rule 7(1) and in the manner indicated in Illustration 4A & 4B respectively of the Explanatory Memorandum to the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.
(iii) In terms of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, there shall be a uniform date of increment i.e. 1st July of the year after implementation of the revised pay structure. Consequently, in the case of employees whose date of next increment falls on 1.1.2006, the increment will be drawn in the pre-revised scale and pay fixed in accordance with the tables after including this increment. The next increment in the revised pay structure in such cases will be drawn on 1st July, 2006.
(iv) On fixation of pay in the applicable revised pay bands and grade pay or in the pay scale, as the case may be, pay and allowances for the month of September, 2008 may be drawn and paid on the basis of the revised pay structure and the applicable allowances thereon after deduction of enhanced subscription to the General Provident Fund which will be calculated with reference to the revised basic pay. Insofar as the employees who have joined on or after 1.1.2004 are concerned, the enhanced deductions under the New Pension Scheme will be calculated with reference to the revised basic pay and DA thereon.
“Basic pay” in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicable grade pay but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. In the case of Government servants in the pay scales of HAG+ and above, basic pay means the pay in the prescribed scale.
(v) Bills may be drawn separately in respect of the arrears of pay and allowances for the period from January 1, 2006 to August 31, 2008. The aggregate arrears, computed after deduction of subscription at enhanced rates of GPF and NPS with reference to the revised pay, may be paid in two instalments, the first instalment being restricted to 40% of the aggregate arrears. DDOs/PAOs will ensure that action is taken simultaneously in regard to Government’s contribution towards enhanced subscription. Orders in regard to the payment of the second instalment of arrears will be issued separately.
(vi) Similar sequential action as indicated above may be taken for the authorization of the revised pay and allowances of those employees whose options might be received later.
3. The revised rates of all allowances, such as House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Special Compensatory Allowance, Special Duty Allowance, Island Special Duty Allowance, Hard Duty Allowance, etc., will be paid prospectively w.e.f. 1.9.08. Accordingly, no arrears will be paid in respect of these allowances. However, Dearness Allowance and Non-Practising Allowance for medical doctors at rates notified separately, will be payable w.e.f. 1.1.2006 or the date of option.
4. With a view to expediting the authorization and disbursement of arrears, it has been decided that the arrear claims may be paid without pre-check of the fixation of pay in the revised scales of pay. The facility to disburse arrears without pre-check of fixation of pay will not, however, be available in respect of those Government servants who have relinquished service on account of dismissal, resignation, discharge, retirement etc. after the date of implementation of the Pay Commission’s recommendations but before the preparation and drawal of the arrear claims, as well as in respect of those employees who had expired prior to exercising their option for the drawal of pay in the revised scales.
5. In order to ensure correct and systematic fixation of pay in the revised pay structure, a proforma for the purpose (Statement of Fixation of Pay) is enclosed (Annex-II). The statement should be prepared in triplicate and one copy thereof should be passed in the Service Book of the Government servant concerned and another copy made available to the concerned accounting authorities [Chief Controller of Accounts/ Controller of Accounts/ Accounts Officer] for post-check. Attention is also invited in this connection to the Government decision contained at Sl. No. 2 (iii) of the Part ‘A’ of the Resolution No.1/1/2008-IC dated August 29, 2008 regarding the adjustment of the instalments of Dearness Allowance paid paid between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2008.
6. The requirement of pre-check of pay fixation having been dispensed with, it is not unlikely that the arrears due in some cases may be computed incorrectly leading to overpayments that might have to be recovered subsequently. The Drawing & Disbursing Officers should, therefore, make it clear to the employees under their administrative control, while disbursing the arrears, that the payments are being made subject to adjustment from amounts that may be due to them subsequently should any discrepancies be noticed later. For this purpose, an undertaking may also be obtained in writing from every employee at the time of disbursement of the arrears/ pay and allowances for September, 2008 to the effect that any excess payment that may be found to have been made as a result of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised scales will be refunded by him to Government either by adjustment against future payments or otherwise. A specimen form of the undertaking is also enclosed (Annex-III).
7. In authorizing the arrears, Income Tax as due may also be deducted and credited to Government in accordance with the instructions on the subject. In case a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in his General Provident Fund account, this may be permitted.
8. On receipt of the necessary options, action for drawal and disbursement of arrears should be completed immediately.
9. Hindi version will follow.
(MADHULIKA P.SUKUL)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India
No. D-11016/16/87-Regions
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates
Nirrnan Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated : 04.04.2013
Office Memorandum
Subject: :- Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore.
The work of vertical extension of existing holiday home at Mysore has now been completed and accordingly, it has been decided to open the booking of rooms of holiday home at Mysore with immediate effect. Booking will be done by booking authorities as usual.
(N.S. Chauha)
Assistant Director of Estates (Regions)
F.No.12/4/2013-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel &Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 8th April, 2013.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2013- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare Sunday, the 14th April 2013, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.
2.The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(26 of 1881).
3.All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
(Ashok Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Original Order :
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_4_2013-JCA-2-08042013.pdf
All Central Govt. employees and their dependant family members residing in CGHS covered areas.
Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting pension from Central Civil Estimates
Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament
Ex-Governors & Lt. Governors
Freedom Fighters
Ex-Vice Presidents
Sitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts
Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi
Journalists (in Delhi )Accredited with PIB
( for OPD & at RML Hospital)
Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only
Railway Board employees
In how many cities CGHS is presently operative?
CGHS facilities are available in 25 cities in India
1. Ahmedabad 2 Allahabad 3 Bengaluru 4 Bhopal 5 Bhubaneshwar 6. Kolkata 7. Chandigarh 8 Chennai 9.Dehradun 10.Delhi & NCR 11.Guwahati 12. Hyderabad 13. Jabalpur, 14. Jaipur 15 Jammu 16. Kanpur 17. Lucknow 18. Meerut 19. Mumbai 20. Nagpur 21 Patna 22.Pune 23. Ranchi 24. Shillong 25. Thirruvananthapuram
For CGHS cards , as dependant , what is the meaning of the word “ family “
The term ‘family’ means and includes:-
“Husband or wife as the case may be and other dependant family members.
Dependant Family Members: parents, sisters, widowed sisters, widowed daughters, minor brothers and minor sister, children and step-children wholly dependent upon the Government Servant and are normally residing with the Government Servant”.
Also now include , dependent divorced / separated daughters ( including their dependant minor children) and step-mother.
The term dependency means that income from all sources including pensions and pension equivalent of DCRG benefit is less than Rs.3500/- plus amount of DA on Basic pension of Rs3500/- per month. However, there is no such clause as dependency in respect of spouse.
What is the procedure to register with the CGHS? Pensioners:
One can get a CGHS card made from the office of AD / JD of the City. Forms can be downloaded from CGHS Website or can be taken from office of AD / JD of city between 1000 am to 1230 pm.
Documents required
Application in prescribed format
Proof of Residence
Proof of Stay of dependents
Proof of age of son
Disability certificate, if any in case of sons aged 25 & above, who would otherwise cease to be a beneficiary.
Photos of eligible family members
Surrender Certificate of CGHS Card while in service ( only in those cases where CGHS Card was issued while in service)
Attested copies of PPO & Last Pay Certificate
Draft for required amount towards CGHS contribution – in the name of ‘P.A.O., CGHS New Delhi’ in Delhi-and in the name of ‘AD, CGHS of the city’.
In case PPO is not ready for any reason there is option to get a provisional card on the basis of Last Pay Certificate.
The data is entered through computers and entered in data base and a print out is issued same day for immediate use. Plastic cards are subsequently sent to the residence of the card holder by post.
Serving employees:-
Serving employees submit the forms in prescribed format enclosing photos of eligible family members and submit to the Ministry / Department/Office , where he / she is employed. The application form shall be forwarded by the Ministry / Office /Department to the office of Addl. Director CGHS of city for preparation of card. Print out is issued for immediate use and
How long does it take to get the CGHS Cards?
Normally computerized printout of index card is issued on the same day. Plastic cards are sent to the residence in ‘3’ weeks time.
Whom Should I approach in case the CGHS Card is not issued to me in the prescribed time?
Contact Joint Director (HQ), CGHS, Bikaner House, New Delhi in case of Delhi and Addl. Director of City in case of other cities.
What should I do if I lose my CGHS Cards ?
Application is to be submitted to AD/JD along with two photographs and a IPO for Rs. 50/- for issue of duplicate card.
Indian Postal Order payable to “ P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “ Additional Director of the CGHS City “ in respect of other cities
What should I do if the details on the Card viz. name, date of birth, entitlement, etc. are wrong?
Kindly bring the anomalies to the notice of Joint Director, CGHS (HQ), and Bikaner House in Delhi and to the Addl. Director, Joint Director of concerned CGHS City in other cities.
Is there a colour scheme for plastic cards? What are the details?
CGHS Plastic cards have the following colour at the top:
Serving Government employees – Blue
Pensioners, ex-MPs , Freedom Fighters, etc., – Green
Member of Parliament – Red
Beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies / Journalist – Yellow
Whom should I contact if the doctors are not present in the Wellness Centre / Dispensary?
Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.
Can the CMO or the pharmacist give a different brand than the one prescribed by the specialist?
Medicines are issued at CGHS Wellness Centres by the same brand, if available or by generic name or by any available brand name of equal therapeutic value.
What is the procedure for getting life saving drugs ?
In Delhi- through CGHS Medical Store Depot, Gole Market
The documents required are:-
a. Prescription of spl. of Govt.Hospital or CGHS approved private Hospital.
b. Photocopy of his/ her token card/ plastic card.
c. Copy of permission if his prescription is from CGHS approved private Hospital.
d. Utilization certificate in original during subsequent visit.
e. Indent is also placed online through CGHS Wellness centre.
In other cities request is to be submitted to the Addl. Director of City.
What do I do if I am unwell at odd hours, say late in night?
CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospital , in case of emergency.
What should I do in case of emergency?
CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospital
What is the time within which my medical claim is to be reimbursed?
If all documentation is complete medical claims of pensioners are cleared in 45 days.
What can I do if my claim is unnecessarily delayed?
Pensioner beneficiaries can contact the Additional Directors of concerned city / zone on any Wednesday between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M.
What should I do if the empanelled hospital refuses to entertain or give a step-motherly treatment?
Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or the nodal officer for grievances.
What should I do if the Wellness Centre/Dispensary does not give all the medicines?
Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.
How long does it take to get the medicines ?
Medicines available in the dispensary are issued immediately. If any medicine is not available and is to be indented through Authorized Local Chemist the same are issued on the next day.
What are the facilities available to me if I am a pensioner in a non CGHS area ?
a) Pensioner residing in non- CGHS covered areas have the option to become CGHS beneficiary and avail CGHS facilities from the nearest CGHS covered city.
b) Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month and opt not to avail CGHS facility.
c) Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month for OPD treatment and obtain CGHS card from nearest CGHS covered city for inpatient facilities under CGHS. No OPD medicines shall be issued in such cases.
d) CGHS pensioner beneficiaries( and their dependant and eligible family members) who are holding a valid CGHS Card and residing in a non-CGHS area shall be eligible to obtain inpatient medical treatment and also follow up treatment from Govt. Hospitals / CS(MA) /ECHS approved hospitals on proper referral from CGHS dispensary and submit the medical reimbursement claim to the Addl.Director/ Joint Director of CGHS of city where the CGHS card is registered.
In case of medical emergency , treatment may be obtained from any hospital and medical claim shall be submitted to AD/JD , CGHS of the concerned city.
Reimbursement shall be limited to the CGHS rates of the city where the card is registered and as per the ceiling rates and ward entitlements or as per actuals, whichever may be less.
What is the system for the services of specialists in Dispensaries ?
Prior registration is required appointment with the CGHS Wellness Centre, where specialist services are available.
However, In case of emergency contact CMO i/c of dispensary of Wellness Centre for consulting specialist without prior appointment.
Are the prescription of specialists of empanelled hospitals binding on the dispensary ?
Medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of government doctors. However, in permitted cases medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of empanelled hospitals and medicines will be issued as per the available brand / generic names.
What is the maximum period for which medicines can be given in one go ?
For treatment of Chronic illnesses medicines upto ‘3’ months are issued in one go , provided there is a valid prescription.
In case of a beneficiary visiting a foreign country , medicines upto ‘6’ months are issued in respect of cronic illnesses , based on valid prescription and documentary support of visit to a foreign country.
Beneficiary is required to submit an application for obtaining permission from AD/JD along with the following documents:-
1. Copy of valid CGHS card/ token card.
2. Valid prescription for six months counter signed by HOD of Specialty of Govt. Hospital.
3. Proof of station leaving like ticket, Visa etc.
What are the papers to be submitted for any investigation by an empanelled diagnostic centre?
Original or self attested copy of prescription of CGHS Doctor / Government specialist
Copy of CGHS Card of the npatient and main card holder (head of family).
Which are the categories eligible for cashless treatment ?
Hospitals shall provide credit facility to the following categories of CGHS beneficiaries (including dependant family members, whose names are entered on CGHS Card):
• Members of Parliament;
• Pensioners of Central Government drawing pension from central estimates;
• former Vice-presidents, Former Governors and former Prime Ministers;
• Ex-Members of Parliament;
• Freedom Fighters;
• serving CGHS employees;
• serving employees of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(including attached / subordinate offices under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare); and
Is there any interactive mechanism at dispensary level?
At the Wellness Centre ‘Local Advisory Committees’ are formed. CMO i/c holds a meeting with Local Advisory committee members to discuss local dispensary related issues.
Are CGHS facilities free of cost?
For serving employees residing in CGHS covered area obtaining CGHS card is compulsory
Deduction from salary is made by the department, every month, depending upon their pay w.e.f 1st June 2009
Grad Pay
w.e.f 1st June 2009 Contribution
Upto Rs.1650 /-
Rs. 50/-
Rs.1800/-, Rs1900/-, Rs.2000/- , Rs.2400/- and Rs.2800/-
Rs.125/-
Rs.4200/-
Rs.225/-
Rs.4600/-,Rs.4800/-, Rs.5400/- Rs.6600/- Rs.325/- and Rs. 7600/- and above
Rs. 500/-
Pensioners who want to avail CGHS facilities can make contribution either on yearly basis or one time ( ten yrs ) contribution for whole life validity.
Payment can be made by Demand Draft in favour of “ P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “ Additional Director of the CGHS City “
Contribution in respect of Pensioners are calculated on the basis of grade pay they are entitled had they been in service , but for superannuation.
What are the criteria for Entitlement of Treatment endorsed on CGHS Card like General ward / Semi-Pvt ward or Pvt. Ward in CGHS Empanelled Hospitals?
Endorsement of entitlement for general/semi- private/private ward facility is done according to their basic pay / basic pension as under :
Upto Rs. 13,950/- per month – Entitlement : General Ward
Rs. 13,960/- to 9,530/- per month -Entitlement: Semi-private Ward
Rs. 19,540/- and above – per month – Entitlement : Private Ward
I am a serving employee residing in a place close to a city covered under CGHS. Can I get CGHS card issued from the nearest CGHS city?
There is no provision to avail CGHS facilities in respect of serving government employees residing in non-CGHS covered areas. They are covered under CS(MA) Rules 1944.
I retired in 1998 from Central Govt. but, I never made a CGHS card. Can I get a card now?
Pensioners can apply for CGHS card with relvant documents. However, the subscriptions as applicable at current rates shall have to be paid.
My husband/wife is also employed under Central Government and is eligible for a separate CGHS Card. Is it necessary that separate cards are to be obtained?
No. Spouse drawing higher pay shall make the card and other spouse is eligible to avail CGHS benefits as member.
I have retired from Delhi. Now I want to settle at city where no CGHS facility is available . How to cover my family for medical care?
Pensioners are eligible for CGHS facilities and can obtain CGHS card from the nearest CGHS covered city.
My husband / wife retired in 2002. He /she was paying CGHS subscription every year. After his death can I get Card on my name. Do have I to pay extra. Shall I get Life Time Valid card?
Yes, the ownership of card can be transferred in the name of spouse on submission of required documents. Addl. Director of concerned city shall transfer the ownership of Card in the computer Data base and same CGHS plastic cards with same Beneficiary ID can be used.
No extra payment to be made, in case of life time cards.
However in other cases one has to pay 10 years subscription for life time card
For example, if the spouse had contributed for seven years before he expired , balance payment for the remaining three years is to be paid for a life time card.
Documents required :
i) Application in prescribed format
ii) Proof of Family Pension with its break up from Bank
iii) Prescribed contribution if, card is not for life time
How to transfer CGHS card from one WC to other in the same city?
If there is any change in residential address, CMO i/c may be approached with proof of residence for transferring the data from one Wellness Centre to another in the same city.
CMO i/c of the new Wellness Centre will accept the data of transferred card.
In respect of serving employees the request is to be forwarded by his/her office / department.
I am CGHS beneficiary at Kanpur. Visiting Mumbai for 6 months. Can I get CGHS facilities at Mumbai .Can same card of Kanpur continue or a separate card to be made. From where to get permission for the same?
Subsequent to computerization no separate permission is required and CGHS card is valid for availing facilities from any CGHS Wellness Centre in India. For any assistance , Addl. Director of the city may be contacted.
Who is competent to delete name of sons who have crossed age of 25 years?
CMO i/c of Wellness Centre is competent to delete the name of son aged 25 yrs and above. Computer system does not allow sons aged 25 and above to avail medical facilities.
After retirement in 2007 I got a Life time Pensioner CGHS card made in Delhi. Now I am shifting to Dehradoon. Can I use the same card. Do I pay again?
Pensioners shifting from one CGHS covered city to another, will have to apply to the Addl. Director of concerned city for transfer of card. The card shall be transferred online and a receipt will be issued to the beneficiary , on the basis of which , Addl. Director of new city ( say Dehradun) shall receive the data. Same Plastic cards and same Ben ID will be valid. No contribution is required to be paid in respect of pensioner benfciries holding life time cards.
I live in Gurgaon but my office is in Saket. Can I avail facilities from both the places because it is convenient for me.
Yes. Subsequent to computerization CGHS facilities can be availed from any Wellness Centre in India.
Is there any age limit for sons / daughters as dependant in CGHS Card ?
Son is eligible till he starts earning or attains the age of 25 years or gets married whichever is earlier.
However, in case the son is suffering from any permanent disability of any kind (physical or mental) he is eligible for CGHS benefits even after 25yrs .
Disability means blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation, mental illness. A disability certificate from Medical Board is required.
Daughter is eligible till she starts earning, or gets married, whichever is earlier (irrespective of age)
Are step-children allowed CGHS facilities?
Yes. If they are dependent on card holder: other conditions as in case of dependant sons and daughters.
Can dependent in-laws be included under family members for CGHS facilities?
A lady Government servant will be given a choice to include either her parents or parents –in-law for the purpose of availing the benefits under CGHS subject to the condition of dependence and residence , etc., being satisfied.
Me and my wife are both central Govt. employees and have dependant brothers / sisters and parents. Can we make separate cards and include family members?
Yes. Your wife can have her parents as dependant in her card.
Can drugs like antibiotics, if not available in WC, be made available urgently from local Chemist?
Yes, beneficiary can collect drugs from the chemist counter on the chemist on the basis of authority form issued by WC
How to get a drug if same is not available in WC & also not supplied by Chemist(ALC)?
Beneficiary, after authorization by CMO i/c can purchase such drugs from open market & claim reimbursement from ALC.
What should beneficiary do, if he/ she notice some deterioration in the quality of drugs?
He /she should return the medicine to WC & get replacement. Samples can be sent for testing through CMOI/C.
My father is a cancer patient and after operation is bed ridden. Doctors have advised Protein powder. Can I get from CGHS?
Dietary supplements are not permissible under CGHS.
I am a CGHS Pensioner.My wife was admitted in pvt hospital in emergency state. How to get reimbursement of money spent on her treatment?
Apply to CMO I/c of WC with :
MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list
Copy of Discharge summary
Hospital bills with break-up
Receipts in original
Copy of the valid CGHS Card
Copies of other documents issued by hospital
MRC forms are available with CMO I/c and can also be downloaded from CGHS Website http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp
Serving employee in similar cases shall submit the medical claim to his department.
My original papers having bills, Receipts of hospital treatment are lost. Can I claim on duplicate papers? Yes.With affidavits on Stamp paper.Details of Draft for Affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet appended to Medical Claim Form available at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp and CMO i/c.
My husband/wife was a CGHS card holder. He/She was sick and died while in hospital. How do I get MRC?
Apply to CMO I/c of WC with :
MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list
Copy of Death summary
Hospital bills with break-up
Vouchers in original
Copy of the valid CGHS Card
Death Certificate
Affidavit on Stamp paper of yourself being Legal Heir and NOC from other legal heirs in favour of claimant
Copies of other documents issued by hospital
Draft for affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet appended to the Medical Claim Form available at CGHS Web site at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp
I retired in Dec 2011. Due to certain reasons I had to go to my native place in Uttranchal and could not make pensioner’s CGHS card. In May 2012 I came to Delhi and had Heart attack. In emergency I was treated in pvt hospital .I got CGHS Card made after discharge but I have been refused reimbursement of the expenditure incurred.?
After retirement three months grace period is given to get CGHS card made.
(i) The treatment taken and expenditure incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three months.
(ii) The expenditure on treatment taken after the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.
I went to Hyderabad to visit my son and had fracture of leg bone. I received treatment from a pvt hospital. Shall I get full reimbursement?
Reimbursement for treatment taken in a private hospital under medical emergency shall be considered as per CGHS rates only.
Is treatment for IVF reimbursable?
IVF treatment is approved under CGHS. The details may be seen as per Office Memorandum Z.15025/5/2011/CGHS III/CGHS(P) dated 22.11.2011 , which can be downloaded from CGHS Website at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp
Are ambulance charges reimbursable?
Yes. Ambulance charges are reimbursable within the city , if there is a certificate from treating doctor that conveyance by any other mode would definitely endanger patient’s life or would grossly aggravate his/her condition.
I have a Mediclaim Insurance Policy. Due to emergency received treatment in a pvt hospital. Some amount was paid by Insurance Co. can I get balance from CGHS?
Yes.First Bills are submitted to Insurance Company.Duplicate bills with certificate from Insurance Company may be claimed from CGHS by Pensioner CGHS beneficiaries.CGHS shall consider reimbursement at CGHS rates or actual whichever may be less. However, the total reimbursement from both sources should not exceed actual expenditure.
Serving employees shall submit claim to department for reimbursement.
I submitted MRC for Rs. 1 Lac 20 thousand but I was reimbursed only Rs. 45,800/-. Why total amount was not reimbursed?
Expenditure for treatment in private hospitals is considered only if the treatment was taken under emergency at CGHS approved rates.
In emergency who are all entitled to get treatment at Pvt Empanelled Hospital Any beneficiary holding a Valid CGHS card.
I want to get my Cataract Surgery done at Pvt empanelled hospital ?
How can I get it done
Beneficiaries are required to obtain advice from a Govt. Specialist / CMO i/c for Cataract surgery. Pensioners can apply to CMO I/c of WC for permission to obtain the treatment at one of the empanelled hospitals of his /her choice.
Serving employees to apply to his / her Department / office.
Is it necessary that the Govt specialist should write ‘referred to CGHS empanelled Hospital’ for obtaining permission?
Advice of Government specialist is required only for the specific treatment procedure / investigation to be undertaken. There is no need to specifically refer to any empanelled hospital/ diagnostic lab. It is the choice of beneficiary to under treatment / investigations at any of the empanelled hospitals / diagnostic laboratories after obtaining permission from competent authority.
CMO Incharge does not refer me to Pvt. Hospitals on my request?
As per CGHS guidelines there is no provision for OPD referrals to private empanelled hospitals except in satellite towns of NCR
I am an accredited journalist with CGHS Card Can I seek treatment in Pvt. empanelled Hospitals in emergency and get credit facility?
No. Journalists are entitled only for OPD treatment from dispensaries and treatment from Dr.RML Hospital. Journalists are not entitled for reimbursement for treatment from empanelled hospitals.
I am a serving employee of an autonomous body ,holding CGHS card. who will give me permission for treatment on the recommendation of Govt. specialist?
Permission for treatment at empanelled hospitals / diagnostic labs shall be granted by the office of the organization where the employee is serving.
Is Penfill Injection provided under CGHS
Insulin pen is not supplied under CGHS. But, Insulin Pen Cartridges are supplied under CGHS.
Original Order
http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File587.pdf
FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.103, DATED 1st April, 2013
(Panguni 19, Nandhana, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2044)
GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND – Withdrawal from the General Provident Fund – Maximum limit – Amendments to rule 15-B of General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) Rules – Issued – Notified.
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.33, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 21.01.1992.
2. G.O.Ms.No.381, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 30.09.2010.
3. From the Accountant General Letter No.Pr.AG (A&E) / FMI / I / 2012-13 / 145468 / 141, dated 26.10.2012.
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ORDER:
The following Notification will be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India and of all other powers hereunto enabling the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following amendment to the General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) Rules.
AMENDMENTS
In the said Rules, in rule 15-B, in sub-rule (1), for the provisos, the following provisos shall be substituted, namely:-
“Provided that in no case the maximum amount of withdrawal
for the purposes specified in clauses (a), (b), (c) and (h) of rule 15-A
shall exceed Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees five lakh only) or 75 times of the
monthly pay, whichever is less:
Provided further, that in no case the maximum amount of
withdrawal for the purposes specified in clauses (d), (e), (f) and (g) of
rule 15-A shall exceed Rs.9,00,000/- (Rupees nine lakh only) or 75
times of the monthly pay whichever is less:
Provided also that in the case of a subscriber who has availed himself of an advance under the Scheme for the grant of advances for house building purpose, sponsored by the State or the Central Government or the Public or Private Financial Institutions, the sum withdrawn under this sub-rule together with the amount of advance taken under the afore-said Scheme or the assistance taken from the above said sources shall not exceed Rs. 25,00,000/- (Rupees twenty five lakh only).”
