Empanelment of M/s. Matrix Diagnsotics under CGHS Hyderabad
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General orders allowing benefits of OPS to employees covered under NPS
General orders allowing benefits of OPS to employees covered under NPS [Rajya Sabha QA]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2206
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2022)
EXCLUSION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FROM NPS
2206 SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether DoP&PW is deliberately delaying issuing general orders for exclusion of central government employees from the purview of NPS and to cover them under OPS whose advertisements for recruitments were issued on or before 31/12/2003 inspite of various judgments of Apex Court, in the name of consulting various Departments and thereby causing undue litigation;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) if not, the Ministries/Departments consulted for issuing orders allowing benefits of OPS in 2009 to employees covered under NPS in case of premature death and disability along with the time taken for consultation?
Also Read:
- Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Rajya Sabha QA]
- Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Lok Sabha QA]
- Comments regarding Old Pension Scheme: DoPT received reference from DoP&PW
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare had issued instructions vide Office Memorandum No. 38/41/06/P&PW(A) dated 05/05/2009 extending benefit under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 or Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, as the case may be, on provisional basis, in the event of death of Government servant covered by NPS or his discharge from service on invalidation / disablement. Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Financial Services, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Railways and Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India were consulted before issue of above instructions. These consultations were held during December, 2008 to April, 2009.
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Comments regarding Old Pension Scheme: DoPT received reference from DoP&PW
Comments regarding Old Pension Scheme: DoPT received reference from DoP&PW
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2202
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2022)
COMMENTS REGARDING OLD PENSION SCHEME
2202 SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) whether DoPT has received reference from DoP&PW for its comments regarding issuing general orders for exclusion of central government employees from the purview of NPS and to cover them under OPS whose advertisements for recruitments were issued on or before 31/12/2003 in view of various judgments of Apex Court;
(b) if so, details of reference for comments along with the date thereof;
(c) whether DoPT has furnished its comments to DoP&PW;
(d) if so, full details of the comments along with the date thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons for delay and by when it would be furnished?
Also Read:
- Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Rajya Sabha QA]
- Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Lok Sabha QA]
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (e): As a part of regular consultation process, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) sends references including the subject referred, to Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for its considered view in the matter.
The same has been considered and comments shared with DoP&PW.
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Recruitment of 10 lakh people by Government in next 1.5 years
Recruitment of 10 lakh people by Government in next 1.5 years – Rajya Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2196
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2022)
RECRUITMENT OF 10 LAKH PEOPLE BY GOVERNMENT
2196 SHRI SANDEEP KUMAR PATHAK:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the Department and Ministry-wise breakdown of vacancies that are sought to be filled by way of the announcement made by the Prime Minister on 14th June, 2022 regarding the recruitment of 10 lakh people by Government in mission mode in next 1.5 years;
(b) the Department and Ministry-wise breakdown of the recruitment announcements/circulars /notifications released by each Department/Ministry as on date; and
(c) the steps taken by Government to ensure that the recruitments will be undertaken within the next 1.5 years?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): As per Annual Report of Pay Research Unit of Department of Expenditure the details of sanctioned posts and number in position under various Ministries/ Departments in the Central Government as on 01.03.2021 is Annexed. However, filling up of vacancies in the Central Government is responsibility of the concerned Ministry/Department and it is a continuous process. Vacancies in various Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government, their attached/subordinate offices arise due to retirement, promotion, resignation, death etc. All Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government have been asked to take action in a mission mode for filling up of vacant posts in a time bound manner
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Train No. 07353 / 07354 Hubli – Rameswaram – Hubli Weekly Special Fare Specials: Weekly Special Fare Special Trains
Weekly Special Fare Special Trains between Rameswaram and Hubli
South Western Railway has notified Eight trips of Weekly Special fare Special trains between Rameswaram and Hubli sector as detailed below:-
Train No. 07353 / 07354 Hubli – Rameswaram – Hubli Weekly Special Fare Specials:
Train No. 07353 Hubli – Rameswaram Weekly Special Fare Special will leave Hubli on Saturdays at 06.30 hrs on 06th, 13th, 20th, 27th August, 03rd, 10th, 17th & 24th September, 2022 and reach Rameswaram at 06.15 hrs, the next day (8 trips)
In return direction Train No. 07354 Rameswaram – Hubli Weekly Special Fare Special will leave Rameswaram on Sundays at 21.00 hrs on 07th, 14th, 21st, 28thAugust, 04th, 11th, 18th & 25th2022 and reach Hubli at 19.25 hrs, the next day (8 trips)
Composition: 1 – AC Two Tier Coach, 3 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 9 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 5 – General Second Class Coaches and 2 – Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly) cum Luggage/Brake Vans. (Total: 20)
Revised timings of Express Train via Chennai Central: Train No. 12551 Yesvantpur – Kamakhya AC Superfast Weekly Express
Revised timings of Express Train via Chennai Central: Train No. 12551 Yesvantpur – Kamakhya AC Superfast Weekly Express
Eastern Railway has notified change in timings of Train No. 12551 Yesvantpur – Kamakhya AC Superfast Weekly Express (via Jolarpettai Junction, Katpadi Junction and Dr. MGR Chennai Central) at Durgapur with effect from 01st August, 2022 due to introduction of Train No. 13179 / 13180 Sealdah – Suri – Sealdah MEMU Express. The Times is as follows.
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Station |
Existing timings |
Revised timings |
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Arrival |
Departure |
Arrival |
Departure |
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Yesvantpur |
— |
08.30 hrs |
— |
08.30 hrs |
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Durgapur |
20.15 hrs |
20.35 hrs |
20.25 hrs |
20.45 hrs |
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Kamakhya |
14.30 hrs |
— |
14.30 hrs |
— |
8th Central Pay Commission to revise salaries – Important Rajya Sabha QA
8th Central Pay Commission to revise salaries – Important Rajya Sabha QA | 8th CPC Latest News
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1807
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 02, 2022
SRAVANA 11, 1944 (SAKA)
“Review of salary/allowances/pension of Central Government employees/pensioners”
1807: Shri Naranbhai J. Rathwa
Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Government is considering not to constitute 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise salaries, allowances and pension of Central Government employees and pensioners;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether it is also a fact that 7th CPC had recommended that Government should review the salary, allowances and pension of employees and pensioners every year rather than forming a new Pay Commission after a long period of ten years; and
(d) if so, the reasons for not implementing the recommendations of 7th CPC so far?
Also Read:8th Pay Commission Latest News
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The Chairman of 7th CPC in his forwarding of the Report in Para 1.22 had recommended that the matrix may be reviewed periodically without waiting for the long period of ten years. It can be reviewed and revised on the basis of the Aykroyd formula which takes into consideration the changes prices of the commodities that constitute a common man’s basket, which the Labour Bureau at Shimla reviews periodically. It is suggested that this should be made the basis for revision of that matrix periodically without waiting for another Pay Commission.
(d) This issue has not been considered by the Union Cabinet while according the approval for the revision of pay and allowances based on 7th CPC.
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Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Lok Sabha QA]
Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Lok Sabha QA]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2832
ANSWERED ON: 03.08.2022
Exclusion From NPS
Deepak Baij
Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has received reference from Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (DoP&PW) for its comments regarding issuing general orders for exclusion of Central Government employees from the purview of NPS and to cover them under OPS whose advertisements for recruitments were issued on or before 31/12/2003 in view of various judgments of Apex Court;
(b) if so, the details of reference for comments along with the date thereof;
(c) whether DoPT has furnished its comments to DoP&PW;
(d) if so, the details of the comments along with the date thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons for delay and the time by which it is likely to be furnished?
Also Read: Exclusion of Central Government Employees from NPS [Rajya Sabha QA]
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (e): As a part of regular consultation process, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) sends references including the subject referred, to Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for its considered view in the matter.
The same has been considered and comments shared with DoP&PW.
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Number of Central Government pensioners
Number of Central Government pensioners – Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2961
ANSWERED ON: 03.08.2022
Central Government Pensioners
Dipsinh Shankarsinh Rathod
Will the Minister of
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has any details about the total numbers of Central Government pensioners in the country?
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of pension amount paid to them yearly?
Also Read: Increase in DA/DR to Government Employees/Pensioners, WPI inflation at 30-year high [Rajya Sabha QA]
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): As per information furnished by Central Pension Accounting Office, Controller General of Defence Accounts, Department of Post, Department of Telecommunications & Ministry of Railways, total number of Central Government Pensioners and total expenditure incurred during the financial year 2021-22 is as follows:-
| Sr. No. | Department | Total No. of Pensioners and Family Pensioners | Expenditure (In Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Pensioners | 11,28,441 | 64,684.44 |
| 2 | Defence Pensioners | 36,03,609 (including Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian & Defence Civilian) |
1,21,983.9 |
| 3 | Telecom Pensioners | 4,32,968 | 14895 |
| 4 | Railways Pensioners | 14,82,223 | 51,935.24 |
| 5 | Postal Pensioners | 3,28,999 | 785.82 |
| Total | 69,76,240 | 2,54,284.40 |
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Increase in DA/DR to Government Employees/Pensioners, WPI inflation at 30-year high [Rajya Sabha QA]
Increase in DA/DR to Government Employees/Pensioners, WPI inflation at 30-year high – Dearness Allowance Hike Latest News
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Rajya Sabha
Unstarred Question No. 1806
To be answered on Tuesday, 2nd August, 2022
Sravana 11, 1944 (Saka)
Increase in DA/DR to Government employees/pensioners
1806:: Shri Naranbhai J. Rathwa: Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that wholesale inflation has accelerated to 30-year high at 15.8 percent with the result that Wholesale Price Index(WPI) has also zoomed and likely signals are of continued inflationary upward pressure;
(b) whether in spite of rising in WPI, the increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners remained at three per cent, and if so, the reasons thereof; and
(c) whether Government would consider the increased WPI and approve DA/DR at higher rates while approving the next instalment of DA/DR to Government employees/pensioners and if not, the reasons therefor?
Also Read: AICPIN for June 2022: Expected DA from July 2022 – 4%?
Answer
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance
(Shri Pankaj Chaudhary)
(a) Yes, Sir. As per Wholesale Price Index (WPI), inflation of 15.88% has been registered in the month of May, 2022 which is highest in the last 30 years (from April 1992). However, the aforesaid rate of inflation has reduced to 15.18% in the month of June, 2022. Details are given in Annexure-I.
(b) & (c) No, Sir. Calculation of Dearness Allowance (DA)/Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government employees/pensioners, is not based on WPI based inflation. DA/DR to Central Government employees/pensioners is calculated on the basis of rate of inflation as per All India Consumer. Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) released by Labour Bureau (Shimla), Ministry of Labour and Employment.
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