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Finmin Orders: Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours / Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – reg. No.19024/1/2012-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block. New Delhi Dated the 9th July, 2013 Office Memorandum Subject: Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours / Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – reg. Reference is invited to instructions issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance from time-to-time regarding the procedure for booking of air tickets on Government account. As per existing procedure Government officials/offices can book the air tickets directly from Airlines (at Booking counters / Website of Airlines) and if needed, by utilizing the services of authorized agents. viz. M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL) and M/s Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT) [Department of Expenditure OM No.19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 16/09/2010 refers]. Air tickets for travel on LTC, to a limited extent, can also be get bo...

Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 Frequently Asked Question 1. When did the Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force? The Right to Information Act came into force fully on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment i.e., 15th June, 2005). Some provisions came into force with immediate effect viz. obligations of public authorities [Section 4(1)], designation of Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers [Sections 5(1) and  5(2)], constitution of Central Information Commission [Sections12 and 13], constitution of State Information Commission [Sections 15 and 16], non-applicability of the Act to Intelligence and Security Organizations [Section 24] and power to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act [Sections 27 and 28]. 2. Who is covered under the Right to Information Act, 2005? The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir [Section 1]. 3.Are "file notings' included in the definition...

Withholding of 10% gratuity from the retiring Government servants — clarification regarding: DoPPW Order No.20/1611998-P&PW (F) Government of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare 3'd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003 Dated the 11th July, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM   Subject: Withholding of 10% gratuity from the retiring Government servants — clarification regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated the 19th February 2013 on the above cited subject and to say that this Department is still receiving representations from individuals and Pensioners Associations that Government Departments have been withholding 10% of the amount of gratuity from retirees even when they had not been provided any Government accommodation. This is in contravention of existing instructions.

No. 1122/2012-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare 3n1Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated: 10th July, 2013 Office Memorandum Sub: (i) Payment of arrears of pension in cases where valid nomination has not been made under the Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983; (ii) payment of arrears of family pension — reg. Attention is invited to the Payment of Arrears of Pension (Nomination) Rules, 1983 which provide that after the death of the pensioner, all moneys payable to the pensioner on account of pension will be paid to the nominee of the deceased pensioner. In the absence of any nomination made by the pensioner, the arrears of his/her pension are paid to the legal heir as per the procedure indicated in para 4 of part A of annexure to Ministry of Finance OM No. 1(3)-E.V/83, dated 11.10.1983. However, dependants of some pensioners expressed difficulties in...

"Home Town LTC may be admitted to employees whose HQr’s and Home Town are within the same district provided they do not come within the purview of same station as has been defined under SR 116 of FRSR Part-II TA Rules." Controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010 CIRCULAR No. AN/XIV/14162/TA/DA/LTC Dated: 28/05/2013 To All PCsDA/CsDA/IFA's PCof A(Fys) Kolkata (Through CGDA Mail server) Subject :  Home Town LTC to employees whose headquarter and home town and within the same district. The matter regarding admittance of Home Town LTC to employees whose headquarters and home town within the same district, are under examination at HQr’s office. 2. After taking into consideration of views and opinion of different Controllers, the matter has been examined at this HQr’s office and the undersigned has been directed to inform Home Town LTC may be admitted to employees whose HQr’s and Home Town are within the same district provided t...

Cong-backed railway union threatens indefinite stir over pending demands TOI | Jul 9, 2013, 05.52 AM IST NEW DELHI: Congress-backed railway union has threatened a nation-wide indefinite strike in October if their long-pending demands relating to pay and perquisites are not met. The strike call came from National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), associated with Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) after similar threat from other rail employees unions, including All-India Railwaymen Federation. The strike would be in support of demands, including better pay packages for track men, cadre restructuring, and clearance of arrears and scrapping of the new pension scheme that the Federation has been making since last year. " After discussion, it was decided to give four months time to the Government to announce appointment of 7th Pay Commission and settle pending issues through negotiated settlement, failing which the NFIR would take steps for launching indefinite str...

Rights panel directive to CGHS By Express News Service - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 08th July 2013 The State Human Rights Commission has directed the Director of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to include one hospital in each district in the panel of the scheme to enable all the retired employees to get the benefits of the government’s health insurance scheme. He also directed the Director and the Central Secretary to submit the report in this regard on August 7. The direction was following a complaint filed by Leela George, a retired central government employee . There is only one hospital in the state empanelled in the health insurance scheme, which is in the capital city. There are only three consulting centres under the scheme which are also situated here. This makes it difficult for the pensioners residing in other districts to avail the benefits of the scheme.

Gazette Notification of Amendment in retention period of residence in case of retirement or terminal leave MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Directorate of Estates) NOTIFICATION New Delhi. the 19th June, 2013 G.S.R. 444(E). - In pursuance of provision of rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules, the President makes the following rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residence (General Pool in Delhi) Rules,1963, namely :- 1. Short Title & Commencement : (1) These rules may he called the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Amendment, Rules. 2013. (2) They shall be deemed to have come into force 23rd April, 2013.

Master Circular- Disbursement of Pension by Agency Banks Payment of Pension to Government Pensioners under the various schemes through agency banks Introduction The payment of pension to retired Government employees is governed by the relevant Schemes prepared by concerned Ministries/Departments with the approval of Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Government of India or by State Governments and involves payment of basic pension, increased Dearness Relief and other benefits as and when announced by the Governments. Various circulars issued in this connection are summarized hereunder for information. 2 . Payment of Pension to Central Government Pensioners through Public Sector Banks - Steps taken by Government to minimize delay in payment of Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensioners - Discontinuation of forwarding Government Orders in respect of DR etc. through Reserve Bank of India. (Ref: DGBA. GAD. No. H-506/45.01.001/2002-03 dated April 12, 2003)

No. 1127/2011-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Marke, New Delhi Dated: 1st July, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent patients - instructions regarding. This Department’s O.M. No.1/19/11-P&PW (E), dated 3.8.2011, O.M. No.1/6/2008-P&PW (E), dated 22.6.2010 and O.M. No.1/21/91-P&PW (E), dated 20.1.93 refer. The undersigned is directed to state that a number of representations are being received in the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare about the difficulties being faced in getting the revised Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) issued for old parents and disabled children/siblings after the death of the pensioner family pensioner.

No.CPAO/CO-ORD/REVISION OF PENSION /2012-13/890 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKA.II CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066 Dated: 25/06/2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission — Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners etc. as per O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 issued by DPPW of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. In pursuance of Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 regarding stepping up the pension of the pensioners of pre-2006 up to 50% of the sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired (effective date of payment of enhanced pension/family pension is 24/09/2012),...

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According to the press release, the All-India CPI-IW for May, 2013 rose by 2 points and pegged at 228 two hundred and twenty eight) and expected Dearness Allowance due from July, 2013 is unchanged in respect of previous month expectation of 90% means 10% increase in present DA.  Now picture of expected DA, which is based on a standard calculation is confirmed now. An impossible increase of 9 points in AICPIN of June, 2013 will change the expectation from 90% to 91%.  See following table:- Expect-ation Increase/ Decrease Index Month Base Year 2001 = 100 Total of 12 Months Twelve monthly Average % increase over 115.76 for   DA DA announced or will be announced 1 Nov-12 218 2490 207.50 79.25% 80% 1 Dec-12 219 2512 209.33 80.83% 2 Jan-13 221 2535 211.25 82.49% 82% 2 Feb-13 223 2559 213.25 84.22% 84%

No.12035/3/2002-Pol.II Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates Policy-II Section Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 108. Dated the 25th June, 2013 Office Memorandum Subject : Furnishing of information regarding transfer, retirement, voluntary retirement, resignation, missing, long leave (with medical certificate and without medical certificate) and death of Government officials, who have been allottees of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and disciplinary action taken against the delinquent allottees of GPRA to the Directorate of Estates.

No. 11012/11/2007-Estt.A Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 21st June 2013 Office Memorandum Subject : Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance to members of the Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 14.12.2007 on the above subject and to say that it has been decided to modify Para 2(c) thereof as under: " (c) Vigilance clearance shall not be withheld unless

F.No.1/17/2011-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated: 24th/25th June, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Grant of family pension and gratuity to the eligible member of the family of an employee/pensioner/family pensioner reported missing — consolidated instructions - regarding. The provisions regarding grant of gratuity and family pension to the members of families of the deceased Government servants/pensioners who were appointed on or before 31st December, 2003 and who are/were born on pensionable establishments are contained in Rules 50-54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. The instructions regarding grant of family pension and gratuity under these rules to the eligible member of the family of an employee reported missing had been issued vide this Department's earlier office memorandum No. 1/17/86-P&PW, dated 29' Aug...

Air india Domestic Fares  (Apex & Instant Purchase Fares) TABLE IV‐ LTC Fares updated as on 10-06-2013 TABLE IV- LTC Fares S No SECTOR & V.V HLTC (Economy Class) DLTC (Executive Class) Airline Fuel       Base Fare Base Fare Charge 1 Agartala Guwahati 4831 10140 1850 2 Agartala Kolkata 3891 8506 1850 3 Agartala Silchar 4401   1850 4 Agatti Bengaluru 10691   1850

Promotion cannot be withheld because of the mere pendency of investigation, rules CAT: The Hindu The Central Administrative Tribunal, Madras Bench, has ruled that promotion cannot be withheld because of the mere pendency of investigation and directed the Defence Ministry to promote an Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) officer within 45 days. Disposing of an application filed by M. Ravi, a 1975 batch officer, the Bench, comprising members B. Venkateswara Rao and Naresh Gupta, held that the defence authorities had erred in withholding his promotion without valid reason. The Bench also said, “No charge sheet has been issued to the applicant. The promotion was withheld merely on the ground of pendency of criminal investigation by the CBI.” Mr. Ravi is presently working as Senior Deputy Director of General, Armoured Vehicles Factory, Avadi. He contended that he served in various capacities in other factories. The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) convened in January 2012 ...

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA] EXTRA ORDINARY PART II SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES Nirman Bhawan. New Delhi — 110 108. 19th June, 2013. NOTIFICATION G.S.R.    In pursuance of provisions of rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules 1963. namely :- I . Short Title & Commencement: (1) These rules may be called the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Amendment Rules. 2013. (2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on 23rd April, 2013.

No. 6/1/2013-EC.I Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Director General, CPWD Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated 20th June, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM DG/ESTT/ 05/2013 Subject: Facilities granted to the office bearers of recognized unions for retention/posting in Association of Central Govt. Employee headquarter- regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs O.M. No.23/3/69-Estt(B) dated 8-4-1969 (copy enclosed), on the above mentioned subject and to say that only Chief Executive as defined in the Constitution of the Association OR the General Secretary can be brought on transfer to the Headquarter. 2. In view of above, it is clarified that only Chief Executive or the General Secretary of the Association will be retained at Headquarter or brought to the Headquarter on demand o f the Association.

No.K-11022/67/2012-AR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances Sardar Patel Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. Dated the 10th May, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Self-certification The Second Administrative Reforms Commission in its 12th Report titled "Citizen Centric Administration - The Heart of Governance", has recommended, adoption of self-certification provision for simplifying procedures. (www:darpg.gov.in) 2. Taking a cue from this some Ministries/State Governments have adopted the provision of self-certification of documents like marksheet, birth certificate etc. by the applicants/stakeholders instead of asking for an attested copy of the documents by a Gazetted Officer or filing of affidavits. Under the self attestation method, the original documents are required,to be produced at the final stage.

No. AB.14017/34/2008-Estt. (RR) (Pt.) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training New Delhi, the 17th June, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Recommendations of 6th CPC in para 6.1.13 regarding lateral entry against identified SAG/HAG posts requiring technical/ Specialized knowledge. The Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC) have inter alia recommended in para 6.1.13 of its Report that some of the SAG and HAG posts in Government requiring technical or specialized knowledge and which are not encadred in any of the Service be identified and filled by suitable officers within the Government as well as by the outsiders.

Refund Rule with effect from 1.7.2013. . 1. Definitions . - In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires - (a) "clerkage" means a charge levied by a railway administration for the clerical work rendered by it in the refund of fares; (b) "destination station" means the station for which the ticket has been issued; (c) "RAC ticket" means a ticket on which a seat has been reserved against requisition for a berth and a berth may be subsequently provided against cancellation, if any; (d) "fare" includes basic fare, supplementary charge on superfast trains and reservation fee; (e) "reserved ticket" means a journey ticket on which a berth or seat has been reserved; (f) "reservation fee" means the charge, in addition to the fare, levied by the Railway administration for the reservation of a berth or seat;

SETTING UP OF 7TH PAY COMMISSION & OTHER DEMANDS JOINT MEETING OF AIRF, AIDEF & CONFEDERATION ON 29TH JUNE 2013 AT DELHI A joint meeting of the leaders of Railway (AIRF), Defence (AIDEF) and Confederation of Central Government Employees & workers will be held at New Delhi on 29th June 2013 for deciding future course of joint action. The meeting earlier scheduled to be held on 15th June 2013 is postponed to 29th June 2013. CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT ON 22.07.2013 The National Secretariat of the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers will be held at NFPE office New Delhi on 22nd July 2013. For details please see Notice with agenda published in website. All National Secretariat members are requested to attend the meeting.