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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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Grant of financial upgradation under the Modified ACP Scheme – reckoning of Non-Functional Grade (NFG) to DR Assistants/DR Grade ‘C’ Stenographers – clarification

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINSTRY OF RAILWAys
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. PC-VI/215
No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2

RBE No.101/2010
New Delhi, dated 21.7.2010

Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under the Modified ACP Scheme – reckoning of Non-Functional Grade (NFG) to DR Assistants/DR Grade ‘C’ Stenographers – clarification reg.

In supersession of Board’s Order of even number dated 17.2.2010, it is clarified that DR Assistants/DR Grade ‘C’ Stenographers who have got Non-Functional Grade (NFG) in the Grade Pay of RS.5400 would only be entitled to 3rd financial upgradation in the immediate grade pay of RS.6600 on completion of 30 years of continuous service or on completion of 10 years of stagnation in 2 single Grade Pay, whichever is earlier. No further financial upgradation would be admissible to such officials.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways and has the sanction of the President.

3. Hindi version is enclosed.

(N.P.Singh)
Dy. Director/ Pay Commission- V
Railway Board

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NDA & Naval Academy Exam 2010 Results

Written Part Result of NDA & Naval Academy Exam (I) 2010 Announced

NDA & Naval Academy Exam 2010 ResultsThe Union Public Service Commission has announced the results of written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2010 held in April 2009. The successful candidates have qualified for Interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 125rd Course and Naval Academy 10+2 (Executive Branch) for the 45th Course commencing from 30th December 2010.

The candidature of all the candidates is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of their admission to the examination, they are required to submit original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification direct to the “Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), New Delhi.” The candidates must not send the original certificates to the UPSC. The mark-sheets of the candidates, who have qualified, shall be available on the Commission’s website after thirty days from the date of publication of the result.

Candidates may obtain any information/clarification during working hours in person or over telephone No.011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543. The result is available on PIB website i.e www.pib.nic.in and also on the UPSC website i.e. www.upsc.gov.in.

Click here to get Results

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CGEGIS – Recovery of CGEGIS subscription in respect of Multi-Tasking Staff.

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt. – 110010

No. AN/XIV/14100/III/CGEGIS – 1980/III

Dated 5.8.2010

To

All PCsDA/CsDA

Sub:- Recovery of CGEGIS subscription in respect of Multi-Tasking Staff.

1. Consequent upon implementation of the provisions contained in DoP&T OM No. AB-14017/6/2009-Estt(RR) dated 30.4.2010, all Gp D posts in this department have been re-designated as Multi-Tasking Staff and classified as Group C with a common Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- vide this HQrs office letter No.AN/XI/11409/CR/2009 dated 19.5.2010.

2. In view of the above, it is intimated that the rate of subscription towards CGEGIS in respect of MTS will be Rs.30/- per month w.e.f. January, 2011 in terms of Para 5.3 of CGEGIS Rules 1980.

3. All controllers office are therefore requested to please take necessary action accordingly.

(R.K.Bhatt)
For CGDA

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Monthly income scheme of Post Offices

The rate of interest payable in Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) accounts in post offices is 8 per cent per annum and Bonus at the rate of 5 per cent is also payable on the deposits made under this scheme on or after 8th December, 2007 upon maturity of the deposit. The interest rates on small savings schemes are regulated/reviewed as per recommendations of Committee on Administered Interest Rates and other related issues chaired by Dr. Y.V.Reddy, the then Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India(RBI) , according to which, being administered interest rates, they are benchmarked to average annual yield on Government Securities of comparable maturity in the secondary market, with a suitable spread subject to a maximum of 50 basis point over the benchmark yield, depending upon the maturity and liquidity of the instruments.

Bonus at the rate of 5 percent of the amount deposited in MIS accounts is payable in the accounts opened on or after 8th December, 2007 upon maturity of the deposit. The Central and State Governments take various measures from time to time to promote and popularize small saving schemes through print and electronic media as well as holding seminars, meetings and providing training to various agencies involved in mobilizing deposits under the schemes. As part of this ongoing exercise, Government has taken following steps to make the small savings schemes more attractive and investor friendly:-

The benefit of Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has been extended to the investments made under 5-Year Post Office Time Deposits Account and Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, with effect from 01.04.2007.

With effect from 1.8.2007, the maximum deposit ceilings of Rs.3.00 lakh and Rs.6.00 lakh under the Post Office Monthly Income Account (POMIA) Scheme has been raised to Rs.4.50 lakh and Rs.9.00 lakh in respect of single and joint accounts respectively.

The penalty on pre-mature withdrawal of deposits under the Post Office Monthly Income Account (POMIA) scheme has been rationalized from 3.5% to 2% on withdrawal on or before expiry of three years and 1% on withdrawal after expiry of three years.

All categories of pensioners have been allowed to open and maintain ‘Pension Account’ under Post Office Savings Account Rules, with effect from 11th July, 2007.

The restriction on opening of more than one account during a calendar month under the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme has been removed with effect from 24th May, 2007.

Opening of “Zero deposit/Zero Balance” accounts for workers employed under NREG Act, under Post Office Savings Account Rules, with effect from 26th August 2008.

Opening of “Zero deposit/Zero Balance” accounts for Old Age Pensioner Account under Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme, Widows Pensioner Account under Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and Disabled Pensioner Account under Indira Gandhi National Disabled Pension Scheme with effect from 13th October 2009.

National Savings Institute, a subordinate organization under the Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) also maintains its web site i.e nsiindia.gov.in in collaboration with National Informatics Centre to facilitate interface with the public through wider dissemination of information on small savings and on-line registration and settlement of investor’s grievances.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Gurudas Kamat in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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Permission to avail of mileage points earned by Government servants on tickets purchased for official tour/visits and acceptance of ‘Free Companion Ticket’ introduced from time to time by various Airlines, by Government servants.

N0.11013/7/2008-Estt. (A)
Government of lndia
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
…..

North Block,
New Delhi,
Dated the 9th August, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 – Permission to avail of mileage points earned by Government servants on tickets purchased for official tour/visits and acceptance of ‘Free Companion Ticket’ introduced from time to time by various Airlines, by Government servants.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel and Training O.M. No. 11013/7/2008-Estt. (A) dated 03.06.2008 on the subject mentioned above (copy enclosed) and to say that references are being received regarding the free companion/spouse ticket offers in the case of domestic travel extended by the airlines on payment of full fare.

2. In this context, Department of Expenditure have clarified as follows : –

(a) In their OM F.No. 7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 01.10.2008 instructions have been issued regarding :-

  • (i) Buying the cheapest fare in Economy/Business Class travel, preferably by getting information through the internet.
  • (ii) Using Corporate Coupons for EconomylBusiness Class travel through proper planning and coordination.

(b) Instructions for travel on Government account only by Air India were thereafter issued on 13.07.2009. Subsequently, vide OM dated 01.10.2009, all the Ministries/Departments were notified about the  ackages/concessions offered by Air lndia for Government of lndia Officials. All the above instructions were intended to effect economy in the matter of expenditure on air travel by Government of lndia officials, while on tours.

(c) In regard to whether the free companion ticket offered by Air India while on domestic official tour can be availed of, it may be noted that free companion tickets are provided by the Air lines for domestic travel against full fare tickets only. Purchase of full fare tickets defeats the purpose of instructions issued.

3. It is, therefore, clarified that Government of lndia officials are not expected to purchase full fare Air tickets but instead avail of –

(a) the coupon supersaver booklets being offered by Air lndia for Government of lndia officials as notified vide the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) OM dated 1st October, 2009;

(b) Supersaver scheme for Business class; or

(c) go in for the cheapest Air lndia fare. In the circumstances, free companion/spouse ticket offers in the case of domestic travel, which are made on payment of full fare, cannot be availed of.

4. Accordingly, all Ministries/Departments are advised to ensure compliance of the instructions by all Government servants in this regard.

(P.PRABHAKARAN)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of lndia

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Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) to the Assistant’s Grade of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis.

No.4/3/2010-CS.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110 003
Dated, 5th August, 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) to the Assistant’s Grade of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis.

The undersigned is directed to say that while approving the Cadre Restructuring of CSS, Cabinet had inter-alia decided upgrading of 1467 posts of UDCs to Assistant Grade of CSS. These posts are to be filled up on as is where is basis and hence there would be no change in the overall strength of Assistant/UDC in each cadre unit. Additional posts to the extent necessary to accommodate ad-hoc appointees, as per above scheme of things, would be deemed to have been upgraded in each Cadre. Since the regular promotion for the Select List year 2007, 2008 & 2009 have still not been finalized, it has been decided to make ad-hoc promotions from the Grade of UDC of CSCS to Assistant Grade of CSS of the following category :

  • i) All eligible UDCs upto Select List Year 2001. in case of General and SC categories;
  • ii) All eligible UDCs upto Select List Year 2005, in case of ST category.

2. All the Cadre Units are requested to consider the cases of above category of UDCs for ad-hoc promotion to Assistant Grade and to issue promotion orders subject to their fitness and clearance from vigilance angle. These ad-hoc promotion would be initially for a period upto 31/12/2010 or until further orders or till regular Assistants become available through the normal mode of recruitment as prescribed under the CSS Rules, whichever is earlier.

3. The above category of officials may be promoted/appointed as Assistants on ad-hoc basis, after assesing their suitability for promotion by screening the records (ACRs) of the officials by the appointing authorities and also after ensuring that no vigilance case is either pending or being contemplated against the officials. The ad-hoc promotion/appointment is subject to following conditions: –

  • i) the ad-hoc appointment shall not confer on the appointees any right to continue in the grade indefinitely or for inclusion in the Select List or to claim seniority in the Assistants’ Grade of CSS:
  • ii) ad-hoc appointments may be terminated at any point of time without giving any reason therefor;
  • iii) the appointment on ad-hoc basis will take effect from the date of taking over charge of the post of Assistant of CSS:
  • iv) the ad-hoc appointment in Assistant Grade would he continued only if they attend and qualify the mandatory training as and when nominated by CS I (Training) Section of this Department failing which their ad-hoc appointment would be terminated.

4. If any of the officials, who are covered, are on deputation, he/she may he given the option to revert within one month to avail of the ad-hoc promotion.

5. All the Cadre Units are requested to take necessary action and the whole process may be completed on top priority basis within a period of one month latest by 6th September 2010. A copy of the appointment order may be endorsed to this Department. A report indicating the name and details of the UDCs who have been appointed/promoted to the post of Assistant on ad-hoc basis as well as those who have not been found fit, with reasons therefor. may be sent to this Department by 15th September 2010 in the prescribed proforma enclosed.

6. It is likely that less than 1467 UDCs would be available upto the select list of 2001. Further zone will be issued as soon as information about promotions is received as per para 5 above. Revised cadre strength of Assistant and UDC will be notified ensuring that combined strength of Assistants and UDCs remains unchanged in any cadre unit, after the exercise is complete.

(J.MINZ)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Implementation of Swavalamban Scheme for the workers in the unorganised sector

The Union Cabinet today approved the implementation of the Swavalamban Scheme to cover workers in the unorganised sector and to provide old age security to all sections of society, particularly the vulnerable sections. The proposal approved by the Cabinet includes:-

Funding support of Rs. 1,000 crore over a period of 4 years i.e.upto 2013-14 as co-contribution to subscribers of the New Pension System covered by the Swavalamban initiative. The funding may be required to be enhanced to a higher level should the subscriber enrolment exceed the expected number.

Funding support to the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) of about Rs.100 crore for the promotional and developmental activities for enrolment and contribution collection under the scheme.

The scheme will encourage people from the unorganized sector to voluntarily save for their old age. A higher level of New Pension System (NPS) enrolments from the informal sector will ensure old age income security for such subscribers in their post-retirement phase and, therefore, decrease the burden of the Government on social security in the future.

The New Pension System (NPS) is the first major national scheme that aims to bring old age security to all sections of the society, especially the vulnerable sections. The Government has also provided Rs.100 crore to be spent in 2010-11 and in the subsequent three years towards creation of public awareness about NPS and enlistment of subscribers under the Scheme.

Under the Swavalamban Scheme ten lakh subscribers each in the four years beginning 2010-11 will be covered bringing the total number of subscribers to 40 lakhs. The Government of India shall contribute Rs.1000 per annum per NFS account in each year i.e. during the current year and the next three years, provided that the subscriber contributes any amount between Rs.1000 -12,000 per annum. This is a voluntary defined contribution scheme, which any citizen of India in the unorganized sector can join.

The Scheme shall be managed by PFRDA and Government will release its contribution to PFRDA for crediting the same to the NPS accounts of eligible subscribers.

Background:

A majority of India’s 30 crore informal sector workers are highly vulnerable to old age poverty because they have traditionally been excluded from formal pension provisions and are unable to access regulated retirement savings products at an affordable transaction cost. The old age income security system in the country covers only the organized sector comprising the public sector (including the civil service) and the establishments covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) or other statutory Funds.

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Onam Advance to Kerala Government Employees for 2010

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract

Advance – Onam Advance to Government Employees for 2010 – Sanctioned – Orders Issued.

FINANCE (LOANS) DEPARTMENT

G.0 (P) No.439/2010/Fin.

Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 7th August 2010.

Read:- G.O.(P) No.346/09/Fin Dated 14.08.2009.

ORDER

Government are pleased to order that Onam Advance of Rs.7,500/- will be paid to all Government employees. The amount of advance will be recovered in five equal monthly instalments as usual. The advance will be drawn and disbursed from 18.08.2010 onwards.

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

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Reference :

Kerala Government modified above order & issued modified order on 13th August 2010: Click below link for modified order :

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

Salary before ONAM for all Central Government Employees in the State of Kerala

No3 (2)/TA/2010/256
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated.05.08.2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Disbursement of salary/wages to the Central Government Employees in the State of Kerala for the month of August, 2010 on account of ONAM festival.

In view of the “ONAM” festival the Government have decided that the salary of all Central Government Employees in the State of Kerala for the month of August, 2010 may be drawn and disbursed in the Central Government Offices (including Defence, Posts &Telecommunications) on 20th August, 2010.

2. The wages for August, 2010 of the individual employees of Central Government serving in the State of Kerala may also be disbursed in advance on 20th August, 2010.

3. The salary/wages so disbursed are to be treated as advance payment and will be subject to adjustment after the full months salary/wages of each employee is determined. The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages as the case may be from the month of September, 2010.

4. The concerned Ministry/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices located in the State of Kerala for necessary action immediately.

(Vibha Pandey)
Jt. Controller General of Accounts

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