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All india Consumer Price index Numbers for industrial workers on base 2001=100 for the month of January, 2011

All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of January, 2011 increased by 3 points and stood at 188 (one hundred and eighty eight).

During January, 2011, the index recorded an increase of 11 points each in Bhopal and Jamshedpur centres, 10 points each in Amritsar, Bangalore and Chandigarh centres, 8 points in Haldia centre, 7 points each in Nasik, Kodarma and Ghaziabad centres, 6 points in 2 centres, 5 points in 4 centres, 4 points in 12 centres, 3 points in 15 centres, 2 points in 8 centres and 1 point in 7 centres. The index decreased by 4 points in Godavarikhani centre, 1 point in 9 centres, while in the remaining 11 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 11 points each in Bhopal and Jamshedpur centres is mainly on account of Housing Index and increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat Atta, Milk, Goat Meat, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, Petrol, etc. The increase of 10 points in Amritsar, Banglore and Chandigarh centres is due to Housing Index and increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, Electricity Charges, Petrol, etc. The increase of 8 points in Haldia centre is due to Housing Index and increase in the prices of Eggs, Onion, etc. However, the decrease of 4 points in Godavarikhani centre is the outcome of decrease in the prices of Rice, Vegetable & Fruit items, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follow :

1 Ahmedabad 183
2 Bangalore 196
3 Chennai 172
4 Delhi 173
5 Kolkata 180
6 Mumbai 187

The All-India (General) point to point rate of inflation for the month of January, 2011 is 9.30% as compared to 9.47% in December, 2010. Inflation based on Food Index is 10.22% in January, 2011 as compared to 7.98% in December, 2010.

Increase in Interest Rate on EPF

For the financial year 2010-2011, 9.5% rate of interest on EPF has been recommended by the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund [CBT(EPF)] in the 190th meeting held on 15.09.2010 based on the funds available in the interest suspense account. The Ministry of Labour & Employment has forwarded the recommendation of CBT to the Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) for approval.

This information was given by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Minister for Labour And Employment in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Source : PIB

Insurance Scheme for Teachers

The Planning Commission has acknowledged that school teachers are important stakeholders in our country’s development and intimated that the proposal to introduce a life-insurance-cum-endowment scheme for school teachers is under examination in the Planning Commission. Proposal for health insurance for the school teachers has not been sent by HRD Ministry to the Planning Commission.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development Smt. D. Purandeswari, in a written reply to a question, in the Lok Sabha today.

Source : PIB

Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme

The Central Government is contemplating introduction of a health insurance scheme for the central government employees and pensioners on pan – India basis, in consultation with other concerned Ministries/Departments. However, no time frame can be given at this stage for its introduction.

This information was given by Minister of Health & Family Welfare Sh. Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

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Recruitment Rules Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Band I with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 (pre-revised Group D posts).

AB14017/6/2009-Estt(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 17th February2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recruitment Rules Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Band I with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 (pre-revised Group D posts).

Reference is invited to OM of even number dated 30th April,2010 circulating Model Recruitment Rules for Group C posts in Pb-I with Grade Pay of Rs.1800. in this Department’s OM dated 12th May,2010, Ministries/Departments were requested to intimate their requirements for non-technical Group ‘C’ posts PB- I Grade Pay of Rs.1800 to SSC immediately so that Commission could initiate action for recruitment. However, several Ministries/Departments are yet to notify the revised Recruitment Rules as per the Model Recruitment Rules circulated by DOPT even though the vacancies in Group C, PB-I Grade Pay Rs.1800 have been communicated by them to the concerned Regional Office of Staff Selection Commission. In view of the ensuing examination to be conducted by Staff Selection Commission for the Multi-Tasking Staff, DOPT has issued Umbrella Notification No.AB14017/6/2009-Estt(RR) dated 8th February, 2011 for regulating the educational and other qualifications for direct recruits for the posts which were in Group D scale prior to the implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission and have been placed in Group C in PB-I, GP Rs.1800. The Umbrella Notification has been circulated to all the Ministries/Departments of Government of India also.

2. It is, however, reiterated that all the Ministries/Departments will initiate action on priority basis for revising the Recruitment Rules circulated by this Department.

(Smita Kumar)
Director (E. I)

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KV – Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to non-teaching employees-clarification

F.No.125-8/2003-04/KVS (Budget)

Dated: 27.01.2011

The Asstt.Commissioner/Director
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices.ZIETs,

Subject: Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to non-teaching employees-clarification thereof:

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to refer to this office letter of even no. dated 30.9.2010 regarding payment of Bonus to Group `C’ & `D’ and `B’ employees for the year 2009-10 and to state that all non-teaching employees with Grade Pay of less than Rs.4800/- in KVS may be allowed to draw bonus for the year 2009-10. This issue with the approval of Commissioner, KVS

You are directed to take necessary action accordingly and to communicate these instructions to all the Kendriya Vidyalaya’s under your jurisdictions.

Yours faithfully,

(K.Arumugam)
Dy. Commissioner (Fin)

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KV – Removal of income ceiling limit of Rs. 3500/-per month

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, INSTITUTIONAL AREA,
SHAHEED JEET SINGH MARG
NEW DELHI 110 602

No. F. 110240/(6)/2009-KVS(HQ)(Budget)

Dated: 21.01.2011

The Assistant Commissioners,
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices.

Subject: Removal of income ceiling limit of Rs. 3500/-per month

Sir/Madam,

The matter regarding removal of income ceiling limit of Rs.3500/-per month for granting exemption of Tuition Fees and Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi to the wards of parents holding current BPL Card was placed before the BOG which approved the removal of the income ceiling limit of Rs. 3500/- per month for granting exemption of Tuition Fees and VVN in its meeting held on 3rd Nov.,2010 with the condition that the claimant should produce the valid BPL card issued by the Competent Authority of the State Government.

You are requested to circulate these instructions to all Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning under your jurisdiction to implement the decision w.e.f 1.1.2011.

Yours faithfully,

(K.Arumugam)
Dy. Commissioner (Fin)

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KV – Concession of exemption from payment of Tuition fee etc. – regarding

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, INSTITUTIONAL AREA,
SHAHEED JEET SINGH MARG
NEW DELHI 110 602

F.110240/(6)/2009-KVS(HQ)(Budget)

Dated:.21.01.2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

At present the concession of exemption from payment of Tuition fee & VVN is granted to children of officers and men of Armed Forces and Paramilitary Personnel killed or disabled during the hostilities of 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 and as well as to the children of Defence Personnel of Indian, Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Srilanka & Personnel of Armed Forces killed or disabled in ‘Operation Meghdoot’ in Siachan area and ‘Operation Vijay’ in Kargil. The proposal regarding extension of the concession of exemption from payment of Tuition Fee, VVN & Computer Fund to the children of Armed Forces & Para Military Forces personnel ‘whose parents were killed/declared missing or permanently disabled during any counter insurgency operation in India or abroad was approved by the BOG in its 89th’ Meeting held on 3rd Nov, 2010. This exemption may be granted after certification by the concerned Ministry.

These orders may be circulated to all kendriya Vidyalayas to implement the decision of the BOG with effect from 1.1.2011.

Hindi version of this communication is being issued separately.

(M.Arumugam)
Deputy Commissioner (Finance)

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Adoption of MACPS for the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at par with Central Government Civilian Employees

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18 INSTITUTIONAL AREA
SHAHEED JEET SINGH MARG
NEW DELHI-110 016

F.11029-16/2009-KVSHQ (Admn.I)-168

Date: 09.02.2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Adoption of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at par with Central Government Civilian Employees.

The matter pertaining to adoption of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the teaching and non-teaching employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, at par with Central Government Civilian Employees, was under examination with the Ministry of HRD.

2. The approval of the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, as conveyed vide their letter No.F.3-18/2010 UT-2 dated 20th January, 2011, is communicated for adoption subject to the following conditions:

  • MACP Scheme is extended to the Non-academic (non-teaching) Group ‘B’ &’C’ employees of KVS.
  • The guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel & Training vide O.M. No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated the 19th May, 2009, shall apply mutatis mutandis. (Annexure I).
  • This scheme is in supersession of the previous ACP Scheme and clarifications issued thereunder and will be applicable w.e.f. 01.09.2008.
  • The MACPS envisages merely placement in the immediate next higher grade pay in the hierarchy of the recommended revised pav bands and grade pay as given in Section I, part A of the first schedule of the CCS (Revised Pay ) Rules,2008. Thus the pay band and grade pay at the time of financial up-gradation under the MACPS to the Non-academic (non-teaching) Group ‘B’ &’C’. employees of KVS will be given as per Annexure II.

To make the MACP Scheme operational, the competent authorities shall ensure the conduct of first screening committee within one month from the date of issue of the OM and all eligible cases should be cleared within two months.

The screening committee shall be headed by a Chairman and will consist of at least three members who shall be not below the rank of Under Secretary (i.e. pay band 3 with grade pay of Rs.6600/-), of which one member shall be belonging to SC/ST/Minority community. The recommendations of the screening committee shall be placed before the appointing authority for approval.

This issues with the approval of the commissioner, KVS.

(DR.E.PRABHAKAR)
DY.COMMISSIONER (PERS)

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DOPT Notification – Central Civil Services and Civil Posts,Group ‘C’ posts – Rules, 2011

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, dated 8th February, 2011

G.S.R.- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution, and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the educational and other qualifications for direct recruits for the posts which were in Group ‘D’ Scales prior to the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission and have been placed in Group ‘C’ in Pay Band 1 (Rs. 5200-20200) plus Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- in the Central Civil Services and Civil Posts in connection with the affairs of the Union, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement.-

(1) These rules may be called the Central Civii Services and Civil Posts, Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Band 1 (Rs. 5200-20200) plus Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- (Educational and other Qualifications for Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2011.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Application.- These rules shall apply to all posts which were in Group ‘D’ Scales (including the posts of Record Keepers in Group ‘C’ in Indian Audit and Accounts Department) prior to the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission and have been placed in Group ‘C’ in Pay Band 1 (Rs. 5200- 20200) plus Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- in the Central Civii Services and Civil Posts under the Central Government and the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.

3. Educational and other qualifications.- Notwithstanding anything contained in any recruitment rules relating to the Group ‘D’ posts including the posts of Record Keepers in Group ‘C’ in Indian Audit and Accounts Department) prior to the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission, the educational and other qualifications required for persons to be eligible to be appointed to Group ‘C’ posts in Pay Band 1 Rs. 5200-20200 plus Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- by the method of direct recruitment shall be as under, namely:

“Matriculation pass or equivalent from a recognised Board

or

Industrial Training institute pass Certificate from a recognised institute”.

(NO. No.AB-14017/6/2009-Estt (RR)

(Mamta Kundra)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

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