Departmental Proceedings against Government Servants - Procedure for consultation with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Departmental Proceedings against Government Servants 

Procedure for consultation with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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HC says long leave with proof OK

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New Delhi, May 14, 2012(HT): The Delhi High Court has ruled that if an employee remains absent for long owing to medical emergency in the family, resultant domestic problems and submits proof of it, he cannot be dismissed for taking ‘unauthorised’ or ‘excessive’ leave.

“Once the enquiry officer was satisfied that the delinquent employee had taken leave, though excessive, for the sickness of his wife and that medical documents had also been given by him, the enquiry officer had no business to say the workman was guilty of availing excessive leave,”Justice PK Bhasin ruled.

He also said the authority could not punish the employee for unauthorised absence.

The court said this while dismissing an appeal by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) against a Delhi Industrial Tribunal order asking it to reinstate driver Anil Kumar, who was dismissed in September 22, 1992, for“unauthorised absence” from duty for 147 days.

The tribunal had asked DTC to reappoint him with full back wages and service seniority. DTC contended that Kumar was dismissed after a proper probe by its inquiry officer.

The tribunal had noted that Kumar had submitted medical certificates of his wife’s treatment at LNJP Hospital from March 1990 to December 1990 and May 1991 to June 1991.

It had also taken into consideration the fact that Kumar said there was nobody except his wife and himself to look after their children. And the resultant domestic problems, which forced Kumar to take leave, and had wondered how the inquiry officer could give an order against Kumar.

The tribunal noted: “There are domestic problems and it cannot be said that the workman availed the leave for no reasons, showing lack of interest in his official duties. Even the findings of the enquiry officer are not to the effect that the conduct of the workman show that he has lack of interest in the duties of corporation.”

Setting up of RTI Call Centre and Portal

1/41/2009-IR

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Setting up of RTI Call Centre and Portal

DOPT, Govt of India, invites proposals from Call Centre and IT agencies for setting up a Call Centre with a Portal for receiving RTI applications and appeals. The Request for Proposal may be downloaded from http://www.persmin.nic.in or http://eprocure.gov.in.

2. Complete proposals may be submitted to the office of Director(IR), Department of Personnel and Training, Room No.280, North Block, New Delhi- 110001 by 5 PM, Tuesday, 10th July, 2012. Any queries in this regard may be addressed torticalldopt@ nic.in.

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arlic's medicinal properties are well known; so go ahead and add it to your diet.

For centuries garlic has been used as a medicinal and culinary substance in India, China, Greece and other countries. It has been used as a salve for everything from headaches to colds to infections and healing wounds. To some, however, the strong flavour of garlic is not very appealing; in fact repelling. Therefore, although garlic is a widely available spice, it is not very popular in some households.

Garlic does not make significant nutritional contribution to the diet because the quantities added to recipes are small. But even these nano amounts make a big difference to one's health.

The biological benefits and the distinct odour of garlic are attributed to the many sulphur containing compounds; one of which is Alliin. This compound is converted to Allicin when garlic is crushed. Allicin is, perhaps, the principal bioactive compound present even in processed garlic.

Limited evidence supports an association between garlic consumption and a reduced risk of colon, prostate, oesophageal, larynx, oral, ovary and other cancers. This is due to diallylsulde, a potent bioactive component. Besides, the plant can also accumulate selenium, a trace element known to possess anti-cancer properties, from the soil.

 

Curtailing cardiac diseases

 

One inexpensive way of curtailing cardiovascular diseases is to use generous amounts of garlic in cooking. Garlic consumption inhibits the progression of cardiovascular diseases. It can bring about small reductions in blood pressure. Some studies have shown it to modestly lower cholesterol levels, which is also a protection against cardiac diseases. Animal experiments have associated garlic ingestion with reduction in triglyceride and LDL cholesterol, both of which contribute to atherosclerosis and heart diseases. Garlic, like aspirin, can reduce the tendency of blood to coagulate and form clots. Many human studies on garlic have shown it has the ability to dissolve blood clots. Pharmaceutical supplements are often used by patients with cardiac and vascular diseases.

Garlic can reduce homocysteine levels in blood. This toxic compound damages the cells that line the blood vessels, induces blood clots, loss of cognition and causes death of nerve cells. People with dementia and Alzheimer's disease have elevated blood homocysteine levels. Damage to nerve cells in Alzheimer's disease is also due to elevated oxidative stress induced by free radicals. By scavenging free radicals, garlic offers protection from neuronal death, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Garlic is also called ‘Russian penicillin'. Fresh — but not stored or cooked garlic — is an antimicrobial agent against a variety of micro-organisms, including H. Pylori, implicated in gastric cancers. Topical application of garlic is effective in treating ringworm. Many studies have shown that garlic has antifungal and antiviral effects.

 

Adverse effects

 

Are there any adverse effects associated with taking garlic? In some, it can cause mild stomach discomfort, especially when taken on an empty stomach. Add garlic to meals or sprinkle it on pasta, soups or even sambhar and chutneys. Swallow a clove of crushed garlic with water. The common side effect is “Garlicky Breath”.

Since garlic is also a blood thinner, people who take aspirin should be careful when including garlic regularly in their diets. Also discontinue garlic at least a week before any surgery.

How much? One clove of medium-sized garlic daily provides health boosting effects. Numerous over-the-counter supplements are available as are enteric-coated tablets. Those who don't like the strong flavour can try deodorised capsules. It is indeed the cornerstone of good health.

 

Did you know?

 

Garlic can inhibit changes in the DNA and scavenge free radicals; both are implicated in cancers. It can also limit the transition of a normal cell into a cancerous cell, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and even destroy the cancer cells.

Garlic can reduce plaque formation in blood vessels and help lower blood sugar levels.

Because of its antioxidant properties, regular intake of garlic can reduce the incidence of many age-related disorders such as cataracts, arthritis, and rejuvenate skin and promote blood circulation.

Garlic also promotes liver health and protects the liver from many environmental toxins and drugs such as the commonly used analgesic agent, paracetamol (Crocin, Tylenol).

Source : thehindu dtd 13/05/2012

‘Pvt and Govt School Teachers must get same Salary’

New Delhi, May 13, 2012(PTI): The teachers of unaided private schools are entitled to same pay and emoluments as those of government schools, the Delhi high court has held. 

Rejecting an appeal by a private school, a bench of Acting Chief Justice A K Sikri and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw upheld the singlejudge’s order directing Rukmini Devi Jaipuria School, Rajpura Road, to pay arrears of salary to its teachers with effect from January one, 1996.

Directing the school to pay the arrears in four weeks, the bench also imposed a cost of Rs. 30,000 on it.

The court dismissed the school’s argument that the pay commission recommendations are only applicable to the government-aided schools and not to private schools.

The court accepted the contention of Ashok Agarwal, the counsel for the teachers, that it’s a travesty of justice that the teachers are denied their lawful salary without any justification.

The court also held that the employees of all unaided recognised private schools are entitled to benefits of pay and emoluments from January 1, 1996, the date the fifth pay commission recommendations became applicable and the schools cannot deny or delay the same on the ground that it could not recover fee from the students.

Source : http://tkbsen.com/

India Post Released a Commemorative postal stamp for " R. Venkatraman , Former President Of India " on 18th April 2012.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES FOR PS GROUP B EXAMINATION

The PS Group B Examination is scheduled to be held on 03.06.2012. But the vacancies for the Examination is yet to be notified by the Directorate. Department has taken decision to conduct PS Group ‘B’ exam on 3rd June, may be under old recruitment rules only. As per the calculations made by the IP/ASP association of Punjab circle, Vacancies predicted for the PS Group B Examination under each category as per existing recruitment rules are around 19 for IP Line in 165 point roster and 2 for General line in 52 point roster. 

Source : IP/ASP association Punjab Circle Blog

Online interface for Indian Railway’s National Train Enquiry System (NTES)

TrainEnquiry.com – an online interface for Indian Railway’s National Train Enquiry System (NTES) is preparing itself for a new look and functionality – more tuned to the needs of modern-day Indian Railways passengers and their expectations of online user experience.

Whats New?

·    Faster, convenient and easy to navigate.

·    Improved Search Capability – Remembering train numbers could become a thing in the past

·    Information consistency – now much better insights into train/station related information.

·    Powered by more intelligent and robust train-timing prediction engine.

·    Personalization capabilities for fast reuse.

·    Reduced clutter associated with unwanted broadcasts/advertisements

We are opening up this new version of TrainEnquiry.com for a limited Beta leading up to an official release in a few weeks. You have been selected by Indian Railways to get a first look at this newly designed site.

If you choose to accept this offer, this new version will be activated for your future visits to TrainEnquiry.com. You will have the option to switch back to the older version during the Beta phase.

Web Address : http://www.trainenquiry.com/

How To Be Safe From Online Frauds

Fraud is a term used to describe the situation in which some person or business uses your personal information in a manner which you did not permit them to. These days there is much online activity happening and many business transactions of things we buy over the internet expose sensitive information and we need to make sure that this is done cautiously and in a safe manner. To make sure you are safe while interacting with people through the internet you can take 5 simple measures.

1. Don’t give your password to anyone

This is something we have all been told but everyone doesn’t seem to see the importance. Giving out your password even to a friend or someone who wouldn’t harm you can be dangerous. However if you do happen to give it out change it as soon as you can.

The reason is that even though that individual may not have any intention to harm you can never control or always which sort of a computer they are using when signing in to your account. If there is key logger active on the computer they use your account information through, someone can get access to your account. Do things through your account and even sift through financial records.

2. Anti-virus software

A good antivirus is critical for your computers wellbeing and your online safety. Though its no good having an out of date antivirus therefore it is of even more importance to make sure your antivirus is continually updated and matches the latest releases. Hackers and those trying to break in to your account are always at work you need an antivirus that is updated with latest developments. AVG is great choice for antivirus. And it’s free.

3. Don’t open emails from people you don’t know

Emails are a gateway and source for viruses to enter your computer. More so opening mails from people you don’t know would usually provide you with a link of a site you frequently use or is reasonably familiar. That is not the real site but a phishing site. Phishing sites are those which are fake versions of real sites and you are required to login or update account information and in doing so you hand your information over to the people that were looking for it. Generally such emails are known to have foreign origins coming from countries such as Russia and India, and nearly all of them are waiting on you to click on that email to make their way in.

4. Don’t leave your full name after your comment

Your full name is important information and can be used to trace it all the way back to your account and its information. Even posting pictures of your self can be dangerous as that same picture can be used for a fake ID.

 5. Use online storage

Rather than keeping copies on your machine use an online backup storage company like Mozy or Livedrivethat way if your computer does get stolen or damaged you can still access your information and its much easier to get back up and running again.

With these simple steps you can insure greater safety for your information and money.

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