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Monday, December 12, 2011
Some Useful Websites to Get Details of Laptops, Mobiles and Books
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
POSTAL INDEFINITE STRIKE DATE CHANGED FROM 3rd JANUARY TO 17th JANUARY, 2012.
POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS
ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION
NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
NEW DELHI
No: JCA/AGTN/2011 Dated 05.12.2011
CENTRAL JCA DECIDES TO SERVE STRIKE NOTICE
FOR ALL INDIA INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 17.01.2012
STRIKE NOTICE WILL BE SERVED ON 15.12.2011
* Against Unilateral Move to Implement Mail Network Optimization Project [L1 and L2] in RMS;
* Against Violation of Assurances and Non-implementation of Agreed Demands of 5th July, 2011 Deferred Strike
* ORGANISE MASS DEMONSTRATIONS / DHARNAS IN FRONT OF ALL CIRCLE / REGIONAL / DIVISIONAL OFFICES ON 15.12.2011.
* ALL INDIA LEADERS OF CENTRAL JCA WILL SIT ON HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN ON 26.12.2011.
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Identity Card to Every Adult Resident of the Country under NPR
| Identity Card to Every Adult Resident of the Country under NPR; No Card being issued by UIDAI |
| The Home Ministry has a proposal to issue every adult resident in the country an identity card. The Government has decided to create a National Population Register (NPR) by collecting information on specific characteristics of all usual residents in the country. |
Parliament news : Clarification on Family Planning Allowance to Central Government employees
Parliament news : Clarification on Family Planning Allowance to Central Government employees
This information was given by MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY in written reply to a question raised (Shri S.SEMMALAI – 790) in Lok Sabha on 25.11.2011 regarding the FAMILY PLANNING ALLOWANCE to Central Government employees.
Age limit is prescribed for eligibility to receive the Family Planning Allowance..?
In the case of a male Central Government employee he should not be over 50 years and his wife should be between 20 to 45 years of age. In the case of a female government employee she must not be above 45 years and his husband must not be over 50 years of age.
FAMILY PLANNING ALLOWANCE FOR STERILISATION
Question :-
(a) whether Central Government Employees undergoing sterilization operation are paid family planning allowances;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any age limit is prescribed for eligibility to receive the allowance;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the cases of fraudulent sterilization of unwilling persons and swindling of incentives money have come to light;
(f) if so, the details thereof;
(g) whether any enquiry has been initiated by the Government; and
(h) if so, the action taken against those found guilty?
Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee – Dopt order
Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee – Dopt order
The next and fourth meeting of the National Anomaly Committee will be held on 5.1.2012.
IMMEDIATE
F.No.11/2/2008-JCA Vol.(II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(JCA Section)
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 2nd December, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee.
The undersigned is directed to say that the Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee to discuss the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, the 5th January, 2012 at 3.00 P.M. in Room No.119, North Block, New Delhi, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training will chair the Meeting.
2. Agenda papers for the meeting will be sent shortly.
3. It is requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting. A line in confirmation may kindly be sent at the under mentioned email address also.
sd/-
(Ashok Kumar)
Deputy Secretary (JCA)
Tel : 2309 2589
To
All Official and Staff Side members of the National Anomaly Committee as per list attached.
List of Staff Side of the National Anomaly Committee
1. Shri.Umraomal Purohit, President, AIRF,
42/13, Railway Quarters,
Malad (East),
Mumbai - 400 071.
2. Shri.S.G.Mishra, General Secretary, AIRF,
Gauri Niwas,
Mavaiya,
Lucknow.
3. Shri.Shiv Gopal Mishra,
General Secretary,
All India Railwaymen's Federation,
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi - 110055.
4. Shri.Rakhal Das Gupta, Working President, AIRF,
P.O.Bongaigaon,
Distt.Bongaigaon,
Assam.
5. Shri.Ch.Sankara Rao, Asst.General Secretary AIRF,
Railway Quarter No.566/3,
Rail Nilayam Colony,
Secunderabad 500071 (AP)
6. Shri.Guman Singh, President, NFIR,
B-9, Nand Puri Hawa Sarak,
Baisgodam,
Jaipur-302019.
7. Shri.M.Raghavaiah, General Secretary, NFIR,
Railway Quarter No.428/1,
Chilkdlguda,
Secunderabad - 500025 (AP)
8. Shri.R.P.Bharnagar, Working President, NFIR,
Railway Quarter No.F/3, Near Loco Workshop,
Parel, Mumabi-400012
9. Shri.K.S.Murthy, Vice President, NFIR,
Block No.112/6, Unit 2,
Garden Reach,
Kolkata-43
10. Shri.S.K.Vyas,
13-C, Ferozeshaha Road,
New Delhi-110001
Source: AIRF and NFIR
Increase of allowance by 25% each time the price index increase by 50% : Clarification
Directorate General
Central Industrial Security Force
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Block No.13, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-03.
Dated, the 4th August, 2011
No.E-28012(2)/1/09-Estt.II/PF/1922
To
All Sector IsG (including Airport and Trg. Sector)
Sub : Increase of allowance by 25% each time the price index increase by 50% : Clarification.
On implementation of 6th CPC recommendations, various allowances such as Children Education Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance, Washing Allowance, Family Accommodation Allowance, SCA etc. had been revised by the Govt. w.e.f. 1.9.2008 with the stipulation that the rate shall increase by 25% each time the price index increases by 50%. It is pertinent to mention that in some of the order, it has been mentioned that the rate of this allowance (e.g. CEA & SCA) shall automatically increased by 25%, whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structures goes up by 50%, and in some other order, it has been mentioned that the rate of this allowance will increase by 25% each time the price index increases by 50%.
2. Consequent upon the enhancement of the rate of Dearness allowance payable to central Government employees from the existing rate of 45% to 51% with effect from 1st January 2011 vide G.I. M.F. O.M. No. 1(2)/2011-EII(B) dated 24.3.2011, this Directorate has received references from various field units seeking clarification whether such allowances shall increase automatically by 25% each time the price index increased by 50% or any specific order is required for claiming such allowances at the enhanced rates. The matter was referred to the Ministry.
3. The MHA has now clarified that in view of the MoF Resolution dated 29.08 2008 and DOPT OM dated 4.5.2011 no specific order is required to be issued, vide their UO No.E-12012/(2)09-Esst.II/PF.II dated 22nd July 2011.
4. All the units under your Sector may kindly be advised accordingly.
sd/-
(Neeta Singh)
Asstt. Inspector General (Estt)
Source Document from : http://cisf.nic.in/1922%20dtd%2009.08.2011.pdf
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT
Eligibility criteria for the posts of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants…
This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology SHRI SACHIN PILOT in written reply to a question (2145 - Shri M.B.RAJESH) raised in Lok Sabha on 07.12.2011 regarding the eligibility criteria for recruitment in Postal Department.
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT
Question :-
(a) whether the Department of Posts has specified any fresh eligibility criteria for the posts of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Department has specifically excluded vocational streams from the recruitment process;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Government proposes to amend the eligibility criteria to include vocational streams; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?
Answer :-
(a) Yes Madam.
(b) The educational criteria and other qualifications required for direct recruits are:
(i) 10+2 standard or 12th class pass with at least 60% marks, from recognized University/Board of School Education/Board of Secondary Education with English as a compulsory subject (excluding vocational streams), 55% for other Backward Classes and 45% for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes.
(ii) Should have studied local language of the State or Union Territory of the concerned Postal Circle or Hindi as a subject at least in Matriculation or equivalent. Earlier “Scheme of Examination” for direct recruitment provided for, shortlisting of the candidates to the extent of 10 times of the reported vacancies, based on the marks obtained by them in 10+2 standard or 12th class. As per the amended Recruitment Rules, all candidates having the prescribed educational qualification and are otherwise found eligible would be called for appearing in the examination. Apart from it, the candidates who had studied Hindi up to Matriculation have also been made eligible. The said amendments in the Recruitment Rules have been done to widen the field of selection.
(c) The provisions of the earlier Recruitment Rules in this regard have been retained.
(d) Not applicable in view of reply to (c).
(e) No Madam.
(f) Does not arise in view of reply to (e) above.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RECRUITMENT
Question :-
(a) whether the Department of Posts has specified any fresh eligibility criteria for the posts of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Department has specifically excluded vocational streams from the recruitment process;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(e) whether the Government proposes to amend the eligibility criteria to include vocational streams; and
(f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?
Answer :-
(a) Yes Madam.
(b) The educational criteria and other qualifications required for direct recruits are:
(i) 10+2 standard or 12th class pass with at least 60% marks, from recognized University/Board of School Education/Board of Secondary Education with English as a compulsory subject (excluding vocational streams), 55% for other Backward Classes and 45% for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes.
(ii) Should have studied local language of the State or Union Territory of the concerned Postal Circle or Hindi as a subject at least in Matriculation or equivalent. Earlier “Scheme of Examination” for direct recruitment provided for, shortlisting of the candidates to the extent of 10 times of the reported vacancies, based on the marks obtained by them in 10+2 standard or 12th class. As per the amended Recruitment Rules, all candidates having the prescribed educational qualification and are otherwise found eligible would be called for appearing in the examination. Apart from it, the candidates who had studied Hindi up to Matriculation have also been made eligible. The said amendments in the Recruitment Rules have been done to widen the field of selection.
(c) The provisions of the earlier Recruitment Rules in this regard have been retained.
(d) Not applicable in view of reply to (c).
(e) No Madam.
(f) Does not arise in view of reply to (e) above.
Medical Insurance - Deduction Under Section 80D
Mediclaim insurance is a must-have for all. It safeguards you and your family from afinancial crisis during critical illnesses or accidents. Apart from covering medical expenses, health insurance also offers you access to tax saving schemes. Absence ofMedical insurance can wipe out your savings.
Deduction U/s. 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of Medical Insurance Premium (Mediclaim) paid, to keep in force insurance by individual either on his own health or on the health of spouse, dependent parents and children or paid by HUF on the health of any members of the family.
Features of Mediclaim policy
1. Premium based on Age: - As in term insurance, the premium rates will vary among the insurers and will also depend on your age. The older you are, the heftier the premium. For instance, Mediclaim policyfrom General Insurance Corporation has a fixed premium till 35 years and then it changes in 10-year slabs.
2. Who is it available to?
· Individual (resident or non resident, Indian Citizen or foreign citizen):- In case an individual is taking thededuction, the medical insurance policy can be taken in the name of any of the following or jointly in the name of following:
the taxpayer
spouse of the taxpayer
parents :- Parents need not be dependent on the Assessee and parents of spouse are also covered.
Dependent children (i.e. legitimate or legally adopted children) of the taxpayer: - Children above 18 years, if employed, can not be covered. Male children, if not employed, but a bonafide student can be covered upto age of 25 years. Female children, if not employed, can be covered until the time she is married.
· HUF(Hindu undivided Family may be resident or non resident) :- In case a HUF is taking thededuction, the medical insurance policy can be taken in the name of any member of the family.
3. Entry Age: This insurance is available to a person between the age of 18 to 59 years. However, the Policy can be renewed upto the age of 80 years.
a) Children above the age of 3 months can be covered provided parents are covered concurrently and suitable premium is paid. If the child above 18 years is employed or if the girl child is married, he or she shall cease to be covered under the policy. However male child can be covered upto the age of 25 years if he is a bonafide regular student and fully dependent on primary insured. Female child can be covered upto the time, she is unmarried.
b) If the insured has taken continuous Mediclaim insurance policy with us for at least 5 years prior to attaining the age of 80 years the policy can be renewed beyond the age of 80 upto the age of 90 years as a special case with the approval of Regional Incharge on case to case basis. The premium chargeable shall be 10% of the premium for 75-80 years age slabs for proposers above 85 and 20% of the premium for 75-80 age slabs for proposers above 90.
c) No inclusion of family member during currency of policy is permissible except for a new born child between the ages of 3 months to 6 months and newly married spouse within 60 days of marriage. Otherwise inclusion of family member shall be allowed only at the time of renewal. Prorata premium shall be charged for such inclusion during the currency of the policy for the unexpired period.
4. Sum Insured: Minimum sum insured shall be Rs 50,000/- and can be increased in multiples of Rs 25,000/-upto Rs 5 lacs. The sum insured must be identical for primary insured and the dependents. However, the children may be covered for 50% Sum Insured as per 4 above.
5. In addition to deduction u/s, 80C, 80CC and 80CCD,:- This is an additional deduction available which do not include deduction u/s 80C, 80CCC and 80CCD for which overall limit is Rs. 1,00,000.
6. Partly contribution: If part payment is done by you and part payment by the parent, both can claimdeduction to the extent of their contribution subject to maximum allowed but amount should be paid directly to insurance company and paid through mode other than by cash.
7. Payment of Mediclaim Premium out of taxable Income:- The amount must have been paid using the taxpayer’s income chargeable to tax.
8. Mode of payment: The premium may be paid by any mode of payment other than cash. Please note, prior to 1st April 2009, premium payment was required to be done only by cheque. Credit card or other online payment mechanism where not allowed. Now all payment modes except cash payment are accepted.
9. Which Mediclaim Premium is allowed? : - Mediclaim premium paid under Medical insurancescheme of General Insurance Corporation approved by the Central Government, or any other insurer approved by the Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority (IRDA).
10. Things You Must Know Before Buying Health Insurance
Buy a basic health insurance plan, which is an indemnity policy that reimburses all the medical costs incurred during hospitalization.
Buying a health insurance policy for you family from the same insurer could entitle you to a discount of up to 10 per cent of your premium.
A basic policy pushing up the sum insured by 5 per cent every year that you do not make a claim. If a claim is raised on your policy, the accrued bonus is reduced by 10 per cent till sum insured is reached.
You could push up basic policy by adding defined benefit plans.
The plans offered by life insurer come with death cover.
If you are relying on the medical benefits given by your employer, then during the period between two job, your policy might suffer a break. Buy having medical Insurance plan on your own keep your insured at all times.
Buy floater plan to cover entire family
Opt for a cashless plan, keep cashless mediclaim cards at hand
Ask insurers for premium rates to find the cheapest policy
Keep an eye on exclusions and inclusions in the policy
Undergo medical tests, if required
Buy health insurance even if you have one from your employer.
11. What is the amount of the deduction?
For Individual
· ·Basic deduction: Mediclaim premium paid for Self, Spouse or dependant children. Maximumdeduction Rs 15,000. In case any of the persons specified above is a senior citizen andMediclaim Insurance premium is paid for such senior citizen, deduction amount is enhanced to Rs. 20,000.
· Additional deduction: Mediclaim premium paid for parents. Maximum deduction Rs 15,000. In case any of the parents covered by the Mediclaim policy is a senior citizen, deduction amount is enhanced to Rs. 20,000.
For HUF
· Mediclaim premium paid for any member of the HUF. Maximum deduction Rs 15,000. In case any member of the HUF covered by the Mediclaim policy is a senior citizen, deduction amount is enhanced to Rs. 20,000.
Senior citizen: means who is at least of 65 year of age or more at any time during the previous year.
12. Conclusion:- Medical Insurance plans serves a dual purpose. They protect you from financial crisisduring a health emergency or accident and offer you tax saving benefits as well. This encourages people, especially the salaried class to invest in protecting the future of their family while being able to utilise a maximum percentage of their salaries. You are saved from the burden of paying huge medical bills andincome tax, with a health insurance policy in hand.
EXAMPLE- 1
1. An individual assessee pays (through any mode other than cash) during the previous year medical insurance premia, out of his taxable income, as under:
(i) Rs 12,000/- to keep in force an insurance policy on his health and on the health of his wife and dependent children;
(ii) Rs 17,000/- to keep in force an insurance policy on the health of his parents.
He will be allowed a deduction of Rs 27,000/- (Rs. 12,000/- + Rs. 15,000/-) if neither of his parents is a senior citizen. However, if any of his parents is a senior citizen, he will be allowed a deduction of Rs 29,000/- (Rs.12,000/- + Rs.17,000/). Whether the parents are dependent or not, is not a consideration for deciding the deduction under the new provisions.
Further, in the above example, if cost of insurance on the health of the parents is Rs 30,000/-, out of which Rs 17,000/- is paid (by any non-cash mode) by the son and Rs 13,000/- by the father ( who is a senior citizen), out of their respective taxable income, the son will get a deduction of Rs 17,000/- ( in addition to the deduction of Rs 12,000/- for the medical insurance on self and family) and the father will get a deduction of Rs 13,000/-.
EXAMPLE 2
An individual assessee pays through credit card during the previous year health insurance premium as under:
1. Rs. 12,000 to keep in force an insurance policy on his health and on the health of his wife and children2. Rs. 17,000 to keep in force an insurance policy on the health of his parents.
Under the proposed new provisions, he will be allowed a deduction of Rs. 27,000 (Rs. 12,000 + Rs. 15,000) if neither of his parents is a senior citizen. However, if any of his parents is a senior citizen, he will be allowed a deduction of Rs. 29,000 (Rs. 12,000 + Rs. 17,000). Whether the parents are dependent or not, is not a consideration for deciding the deduction under Section 80D.
EXAMPLE- 3
Question:- In the last budget, the finance minister announced exemptions for Mediclaim charges paid for senior citizens. However, I am not sure if it has yet been notified and effective. I need to take medical insurance for both my parents, who are senior citizens. I would appreciate if you can let me know.
Answer:- Earlier Sec 80D deduction in respect of medical insurance premium was Rs 15,000 for an individual and Rs 20,000 for a senior citizen. However if someone were to buy medical insurance for his parent/s, an additional deduction of Rs 15,000 (over and above Rs 15,000) will be available. If such parent/s were senior citizen, the additional deduction would be Rs 20,000. So a person insuring himself, his spouse, children and parents could potentially get a deduction of Rs 35,000. This provision is effective from 1.4.08.
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