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Onam advance to Kerala Government Employees for 2010 – Modified – Orders Issued

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
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Advance – Onam advance to State Government Employees for 2010 – Modified – Orders Issued

FINANCE (LOANS) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (P) No : 448/10/Fin.

Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 13th August – 2010

Read: – GO (P) No : 439/2010 Fin. Dated 07.08.2010

ORDER

In partial modification to the Government Order read above Government are pleased to order that Onam Advance in multiples of Rs. 500/- subject to a maximum of Rs. 7500/- (Rupees Seven thousand and five hundred only) will be paid to all Government employees

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNER)
K.BABU
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY (FINANCE)

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For Reference :

GO (P) No : 439/2010 Fin. Dated 07.08.2010

Providing quality food in Departmental Canteens functioning in Central Government Offices

No. 10/2/2010-Dir.(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

Room No.361, 3rd Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market.

New Delhi, dated 16th July. 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Providing quality food in Departmental Canteens functioning in Central Government Offices – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to draw attention of the Canteen Management Committees/Administration towards the quality of food being prepared in the canteens, functioning from the Central Government Offices, and to reiterate that the objective of setting up of canteens, as a measure of employee welfare, was to meet the refreshment needs of employees by preparing_ under hygienic conditions, tea/snacks, lunch etc. as per the local requirement/taste etc. of the beneficiaries. However, it has been reported that the quality of food, being prepared in the Departmental Canteens, is not of required quality/taste as compared to the private canteens being run parallelly in some
Ministry’s/Department’s premises.

2. All the concerned authorities are requested to get the quality of eatables ensured by using branded/genuine products, and displaying the brand of raw-materials being used by the Canteens at a place to be noticed by all the beneficiaries.

(Rajiv Manjhi)
Director (Canteens)

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Maintenance of Hygiene in the Departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices

Most Immediate

No.10/1/2010 -Dir.(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated 10th August,2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Maintenance of Hygiene in the Departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices – Periodical Inspection – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments’ O.M. No.15/3/1992-Dir.(C), dated 22.2.1993 on the above mentioned subject and O.M. No.3/1/99-Dir.(C), dated 31.3.1999 regarding improvement in the functioning of Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in the premises of Central Government Offices and to state that periodical inspections of the canteens are required to be undertaken to ensure the quality of eatables, sanitary conditions and personal hygiene of the canteen employees, particularly of those who are handling eatables. A standard proforma has been developed for such inspection (copy annexed).

2. For the purpose of maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the Departmental Canteens, it is imperative to follow the guidelines/suggestions as mentioned under Para 9.7 & 9.8 (Chapter-IX) of DOPT’s Green Book (Third Edition, 2008) on Administrative Instructions on Departmental Canteens, the same along with requisite additional guidelines/suggestions are reproduced for ready reference:

(i) Drill for cleaning crockery/cutlery etc.:

(a) Collection of used crockery/cutlery from dining tables to a decided spot in the washing room.

(b) Removal of left over food from the plates into a receptacle/container and passing them on to wash sink No.1

(c) Rinsing of crockery/cutlery articles individually under running water in wash sink No.l and passing them on to wash sink No.2.

(d) Treating them with a wet cloth/puff with a touch of detergent powder and placing them individually under the running water in wash sink No.2 and passing them for sterilization.

(e) Sterilization – The washed articles of crockery cutlery may either be passed through an electric sterilizer or by dipping through wash sink No.3 containing a light solution of potassium permanganate or equivalent to be changed frequently and placing them on a titled top to drain out the excess water.

(f) Wipe them dry with a clean towel. Examine if any portion of articles of the crockery has got chipped off or there is a crack, remove it immediately to a decided place for a systematic replacement,

(g) To be carefully stored in storage racks or to be laid on the shelves for reservice.

(h) In case of tiffin rooms or smaller canteens where lesser number of articles of crockery/cutlery are involved, washing, cleaning, sterilization, operations may be carried out with the help of one wash sink (with running water) plus a couple of Buckets, Tubs etc.

(i) The last one hour, before closing hours of the canteen, should be utilized for cleaning all utensils,kitchenware, shelves, racks, flooring, sinks, basins etc. to keep them ready for use for the next day.

(ii) Maintenance of personal hygiene of canteen workers :

(a) Physical examination of canteen workers in order to inspect that the workers do take regular and proper hair cuts, keep their nails trimmed and clean, they do not have any sign of a skin disease or a symptom of ailments of the alimentary canal, initially on joining of service and thereafter as and when required. Regular medical examination of the canteen workers may be arranged to be done through the Medical Officer of the Department/Office, or through any other Medical Agency. Payment if any, required to be made for this purpose, will be made by the Department/Office.

(b) Gloves and Head caps should be provided to the canteen workers engaged in cooking etc.

3. All the Ministries/Departments are accordingly requested to get the inspection of Departmental Canteens done on regular basis and a copy of the same may be sent to this Department at an early date so that the inspection report could be used as ready reference, if any, for the surprise check/inspection to be carried out by the Director(Canteens), Department of Personnel & Training as per the laid-out norms for inspection.

Encl: As above

(Rajiv Manjhi)
Director (Canteens)

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8 % DA for Himachal Pradesh Government Employees

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister P.K.Dhurmal announced grant of 8 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees and pensioners from January, 2010. DA will be given in cash from August, 2010 payable in the salary of September, 2010. The arrears would be credited to GPF accounts of the concerned employees and arrears of pensioners would be given in near future. This would benefit about three lakh employees of the State Government and Public Sector Undertakings and over one lakh pensioners.

Chief Minister also announced enhancement in daily wages of the workers from Rs. 110 to Rs. 120 from 1st October, 2010. This enhancement will also be allowed in minimum wages of other categories proportionately.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Schemes 2010

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi invites applications from eligible students for award of the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examinations conducted by the Board in the year 2010:

  • 1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child For +2 studies.
  • 2. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIPMT).
  • 3. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIEEE).
  • 4. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under Graduate Studies for Single Girl Child.
  • 5. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship For College And University Students 2010.

The details, eligibility conditions of each scheme are given in Board’s website www.cbse.nic.in which may be referred to. The scholars of all schemes who have been granted scholarships by the Board in respect of the above said schemes in the previous years may also apply for renewal of scholarships.

The last date for receipt of all the application is 31st December 2010.

Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their own merit

No.36012/45/2005-Estt. (Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block
New Delhi- 110001.

Dated the 10th August. 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reservation in promotion – Treatment of SC/ST candidates promoted on their own merit.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M.No.36028/17/2001-Estt(Res.) dated 11th July, 2002 which clarified that SC/ST candidates appointed by promotion on their own merit and not owing to reservation or relaxation of qualifications will be adjusted against un-reserved points of the reservation roster and not against reserved points. It was subsequently clarified by this Department’s O.M. No.36028/17/2001- Estt. (Res.) dated 31.1.2005 that the above referred O.M. took effect from 11.7.2002 and that concept of own merit did not apply to the promotions made by non-selection method.

2. Central Administration Tribunal, Madras Bench in O.A. No.900/2005 [S. Kalugasalamoorthy v/s. Union of India & Others] has set aside the O.M.No.36028/17/2001-Estt. (Res.) dated 31.1.2005 and held that when a person is selected on the basis of his own seniority. the scope of considering and counting him against quota reserved for SCs does not arise. The High Court of judicature at Madras in the matter of UOI v/s.S. Kalugasalamoorthy [ WP No.15926/2007 ] has upheld the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal.

3. The matter has been examined in the light of the above referred judgments and it has been decided to withdraw O.M. No. 36028/17/2001- Estt. (Res.) dated 31.1.2005 referred to above. It is clarified that SC/ST candidates appointed by promotion on their own merit and seniority and not owing to reservation or relaxation of qualifications will be adjusted against unreserved points of reservation roster. irrespective of the fact whether the promotion is made by selection method or non-selection method. These orders will take effect from 2.7.1997. the date on which post based reservation was introduced.

4. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

(K.G.Verma)
Director

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Stenographers grades in Pay Band 1 and Pay Band 2 – CCS and Civil Posts

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB SECTION (i)]

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, dated 5th August 2010

Notification

G.S.R(E).- 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 lndia in relation to the persons sewing in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the educational and other quali tications required for direct recruits to the posts of Stenographer in Pay Band-l and Pay Band-2 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 Civil Services and Civil posts, Stenographer grades in Pay Band-1 and Pay Band-2 (Educational and other Qualifications for Direct Recruitment) Rules, 2010.

(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 of Stenographer in the grade of Pay Band-1 and Pay Band-2 in the Central Civil Services and Civil posts under the Central Government and under the Indian Audit and Accounts Department for which direct recruitment is made through the Staff Selection Commission.

3. Educationaal and other qualifications required for persons to be eligible for direct recruitment to the post of Stenographers- Notwithstanding anything contained in any recruitment rules relating to the posts of Stenographers in Pay Band-1 or in Pay Band-2 borne on the Central Civil Services and Civil posts, the educatiopal and other qualifications rqquired for persons to be eligible to be appointed to such pst of Stenographers by the method of direct recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission shall be as under:-

(i) 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University;
(ii) Skill Test Norms:

(a) For Stenographers in Pay Band-1:
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per minute.
Transcription: 50 minutes (English), 65 minutes (Hindi) on computers”.

(b) For Stenographers in Pay Band-2:
Dictation: 10 minutes @ 100 words per minute.
Transcription: 40 minutes (English), 55 minutes (Hindi) on computers.

[File hlo. AB.14017/08/20 10-Estt (RR)l
(Mamta Kandra)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

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Age of superannuation in respect of Physical Educational Personnel of IIT

F.No.41-1/2010-TS.I
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
Technical Section -I

Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi,
Dated 23rd July, 2010

To,
The Director,
Indian Institutes of Tedhnology (IITs),
Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, GuwahaU, Madras. Roorkee. Jodhpur.
Patna, Gandhinagar, Ropar. Hyderabad. Bhubaneewar, Mandi and lndore.

Subject : Age of superannuation in respect of Physical Educational Personnel of IIT

Sir,

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter No. 23-1/2008-TS.II dated 16.09.2009 wherein inter-alia it was mentioned that the age of superannuation of the cadre of Physical Educational Personnel of Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) will be at par with UGC and hence be fixed at 62 years. subject to their possessing the qualifications and experience as precribed by UGC from time to time. Subsequently, IITs have represented that the posts of Director of Physical Education do not exist in IITs.

2. The matter was examined in the Ministry and it is clarified that the age of superannuation of only those pasts of Physical Educational Personnel in IITs, carrying the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 with a Grade Pay of Rs.10.000/-, if any. will be 62 years, subject to their possessing qualification and experience as prescribed by UGC for the post of Director of Physical Education from time to time. For all other posts with Grade pay less than Rs.10,OO0/-, the age of superannuation will be 60 years.

Yours faithfully,
(Pratima Dikshit)
Dlrector

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New Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector

F.11029-12/2009-KVS(Admn.I)

Date: 04.08.2010

Speed Post

OFFICE ORDER

Approval of the Hon’ble HRM-cum-Chairman, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is hereby conveyed for the opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector at the following locations with immediate effect:-

S.No Location/Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya Name of State Sector
1 Malanjkhand, Distt. Bala hat Madhya Pradesh Civil
2 Bhakli, Distt. Rewari Haryana Civil
3 No.3 Katni, Distt. Katni. Madhya Pradesh Civil
4 No.2 Satna, Distt Madhya Pradesh Civil
5 No.2 Chhindwara, Distt. Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh Civil
6 Bijapur, Distt. Bijapur Chhattisgarh Civil
7 Reona Ucha, Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib Punjab Civil
8 Ubhawal, Distt. Sangrur Punjab Civil
9 Davangere, Distt. Davangere Karnataka Civil

These Vidyalayas will function from class I to V (one section in each class) from the current academic year i.e. 2010-11 with consequential growth based on the feasibility.

Necessary staff sanction orders are being issued separately.

(Dr. (Smt.) V. Vijayalakshmi)
Joint Commissioner (Admn.)I/C

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Grant of Additional Registered Private Hospitals for Tamil Nadu Government Employees Health Fund Scheme.

FINANCE (PENSION) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No. 238, Dated 5th August, 2010
(Aadi 20, Thiruvalluvar Aandu – 2041)

Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme, 1995 – Accreditation of Additional registered private hospitals – Orders – Issued.

ORDER:

In the Government order third read above, revised consolidated orders were issued showing list of diseases and a list of accredited private hospitals for availing assistance by the Government Pensioners under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme. In the Government orders fourth, fifth and seventh read above, additional private hospitals were approved for availing assistance under the Scheme.

2. In the Government order eighth read above, few more hospitals were additionally accredited under the erstwhile Tamil Nadu Government Employees Health Fund Scheme.

3. In the reference twelth read above, the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services has recommended a private hospital viz. Shakthi Eye Hospital, Rajapalayam for according accreditation under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme for the treatments approved under the scheme as per the guidelines issued in the Government order second read above.

4. The Government after careful consideration has decided to extend the orders issued in the Government Order eighth read above to the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme and also to accept the recommendation of the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services in the reference twelth read above.

5. Accordingly, Government direct that the hospitals shown in the Annexure to this order are approved for availing assistance for the specialities indicated against each under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme.

6. There shall be no change in other existing rules and conditions.

7. The Director of Pension is empowered to sanction financial assistance under this scheme and requested to quote the correct name of the specialised advanced surgery/treatment as in the approved list and the correct name of the private hospital with its serial numbers in their proceedings for expeditious settlement of claims.

8. These orders shall take effect from the date of issue of this order.

(By order of the Governor)

K.SHANMUGAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

ANNEXURE
LIST OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS ACCREDITED FOR THE SPECIALITIES NOTED AGAINST EACH

Sl.No Name of Hospital Specialities Approved
1 Kamala Hospital,
Sree Krishna Complex,
256, Second Agraharam,
Salem.
Cardiology, Internal Medicine Gynaecology, Neurology, E.N.T., Plastic & Facio Maxillary, Opthalmology General (Brain Fever and
connected ailments)
2 D.S.K. Hospital,
19, Kadir Nagar,
Kangeyam Main Road,
Tirupur-641 604.
Neurology General (Brain Fever and connected ailments) Gynaecology
3 K.R. Health Care Pvt.Ltd.,
Mettupalayam Road,
Periyanaickan Palayam,
Coimbatore-641 020.
Gynaecology, Internal Medicine Plastic & Facio Maxillary E.N.T., General (Brain Fever
and connected ailments) Cardiology, Orthopaedics Nephrology / Urology / Oncology, Neurology
4 Dr.Kumaraswami Health
Center,
Perumalpuram,
Kottaram Post,
Kanyakumari-629 703.
Orthopaedics Gastro Enterology Gynaecology Neurology, Opthalmology
5 Morris Mathias Hospital,
355, K.P.Road,
Nagercoil.
Neurology, Urology / Nephrology, General (Brain Fever and connected ailments)
Gastro Enterology
6 Dr.Jeyasekharan Hospital &
Nursing Home,
Dr.Jeyasekharan Medical Trust,
1159, K.P.Road,
Nagercoil,
Kanyakumari-629 003.
Internal Medicine Gastro Enterology
Plastic & Facio Maxillary E.N.T., Gynaecology / General (Brain Fever and connected ailments)
7 P.S.Medical Trust Hospital,
Thallakulam,
(Via) Monday Market,
Kanyakumari-629 802.
Internal Medicine, Gynaecology General (Brain Fever and connected ailments)
E.N.T.
8 Trust Hospital,
122, Medavakkam Tank Road,
Ayanavaram,
Chennai-600 023.
Nephrology (Dialysis only not for renal
transplantation)
9 Srushti Hospital Pvt Limited,
No.1, Padmavathy Street,
Thirumalai Nagar,
Ramapuram,
Chennai.
Gynaecology, Orthopaedics Opthalmology
Vascular Surgery Gastro Enterology E.N.T.
10 Right Hospitals,
No.1, Prof. Subramanian Street,
Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.
Plastic & Facio Maxillary Orthopaedics, Neurology Urology, Gastro Enterology
11 Vasantha Subramanian
Hospital Pvt.Ltd.,
13, East Spurtank Road,
Chetpet,
Chennai-600 031.
Oncology Orthopaedics
12 Saravana Hospital,
7/A, Maruthupandiar Nagar,
4th Main Road,
Narimedu,
Madurai-2.
Orthopaedics, Urology / Nephrology, Oncology Neurology, Internal Medicine
Gastro Enterology Plastic & Facio Maxillary
E.N.T., Gynaecology Opthalmology
General (Brain Fever and connected ailments)
13 Vinayaka Mission Hospital,
Sankari Main Road,
(NH 47) Seeragapadi,
Veerapandi (Post),
Salem-636 308.
Internal Medicine Gastro Enterology
Plastic & Facio Maxilary E.N.T., Gynaecology General (Brain Fever and
connected ailments)
14 Sri Durga Surgical Clinic and
Research Center,
Dr. Abdul Kalam Salai,
Thothiyampatti,
Ponnamaravathi (Post),
Pudukkottai
Cardiology and Cardio Thoracic surgery
15 P.P.K.Hospital,
3/34, D-1, Main Road,
Marthandam,
Vilavancode,
Kanyakumari-629 165.
Orthopaedics, Gastro Enterology Gynaecology, Nephrology Opthalmology, Cardiology and Cardio Thoracic surgery
Urology / Nephrology E.N.T., General (Brain Fever and connected ailments)
16 M/s. Krishna Maternity Home &
Paediatric Center,
Plot No.4,
North High Ground Road,
Palayamkottai-627 002.
Gynaecology General (Brain Fever and
connected ailments) Orthopaedics
E.N.T., Neurology Urology / Nephrology
17 Christian Mission Hospital,
East Veli Street,
Madurai-1.
Internal Medicine Gynaecology
E.N.T., Opthalmology Neurology
18 Shifa Hospitals,
82, Kailasapuram Middle Street,
Tirunelveli-627 001.
Cardiology and Cardio Thoracic surgery
19 Krishna Eye & ENT Hospital,
39, Burkit Road,
T.Nagar, Chennai-600 017.
E.N.T. Opthalmology
20 Shakthi Eye Hospital,
252B, Tenkasi Road,
(Opp. Ishwarya Motors–Ananda
Gardens), Rajapalayam-626 117
Opthalmology

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