സ്ത്രീകള്‍ എങ്ങിനെ വസ്ത്രം ധരിക്കണം എന്ന് പുരുഷന്‍ നിഷ്ക്കര്‍ഷിക്കുന്നത് ശരിയോ? അല്ലെങ്കില്‍ തിരിച്ചും?

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

25% Hike in Allowances - Dopt Orders on increase in certain allowances by further 25% Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014


Dopt Orders on clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

No.A-27012/1/2014-Estt. (Allowance)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus
New Delhi, 28th April, 2014.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

The undersigned is directed to refer to para 1(j) of this Department’s 0M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2.9.2008. This provides that the limits of Children Education Allowance would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. References are being received from various quarters with regard to the amount of Children Education Allowance admissible consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees @ 100% w.e.f. 1 January, 2014 announced vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.1/l/2014-E-1I (B) dated 27th March, 2014.

2. In accordance with the above, the following shall be the revised limits:
a) The annual ceiling limit for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be Rs.18,000/- per child. Accordingly, the quarterly claim could be more than Rs.4500/- in one quarter. The Hostel Subsidy shall be Rs.4500/- per month per child;
b) The rates of Special Allowance for Child Care to women with disabilities stands revised to Rs. 1500/- per month; and
c) The annual ceiling for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised to Rs.36,000/- per annum per child and the rates of Hostel Subsidy for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised to Rs.9000/- per child per month.
3. These revisions are applicable with effect from 1st January, 2014.
4. These revisions shall be subject to other terms and conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt (Allowance) dated 2.9.2008, O.M. No.12011/04/2008 dated 11.9.2008 and 12011/07(i)12011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.2.2012.

sd/
(Mukul Ratra)
Director

Source:www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/A-27012_1_2014-Estt.Allowance-28042014.pdf]

Via : http://90paisa.blogspot.in/

Department of Posts Cadre restructuring agreement signed by Unions

NFPE- FNPO
 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
 FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATION
   
                        CENTRAL HEAD QUARTERS, NEWDELHI

                                   28/04/2014
     * CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT SIGNED *

                 At last after several round of protracted negotiations with the administration, JCM Staff side, Departmental council ( NFPE & FNPO) has signed the cadre restructuring proposal. The staff side has tried to the best of its ability to make maximum improvement in the proposal. In spite of our hard bargaining we could not achieve 100 percent success. Our demand for separate higher pay scale for PO& RMS Accountants, Creation of separate cadre for System Administrators or grant of special pay/allowance, bringing MTS also under cadre restructuring etc is not accepted by the administration. Regarding Postmaster Cadre after much bargaining, it is agreed to examine our claim for higher pay scale after the present proposal is approved by the government.

                  As Govt has already appointed 7th CPC and the Pay Commission has already published the questionnaire, any further delay in completing the cadre restructuring will adversely affect the interest of Postal employees. We will take up the remaining issues, which are not agreed by the administration in the cadre restructuring committee with the 7thCPC in our memorandum and make one more effort to get a favourable recommendation.

                  Taking into consideration all the above aspects and also keeping in mind the larger interest of the employees, we have decided to sign the agreement

Copy of the agreement is published below.

The Salient features of the agreement are as follows :
1. Number of LSG posts will increase from 8 % to 22 %
2. Number of HSG II  posts will increase from 2 % to 12 %
3. Number of HSG I  posts will increase from 1.5 % to 4 %
4. After completion of 2 years in HSG I the official will be promoted to 4800 GP (Non-functional Basis)
5. The above proposal will be applicable to RMS, Circle Office and SBCO in the same ratio
6. Postman/Mail guard will get the same ratio of promotion.

  The present proposal is to be approved by Postal Board, DoPT & Finance Ministry. We will make all out effort to get the proposal implemented at an early date.


                                                                        Yours sincerely
    D.Theagarajan                                                                               M.Krishnan
  Secretary General                                                                  Secretary General
         FNPO                                                                                              NFPE


Saturday, April 26, 2014

TRUE LOVE




       It was approximately 8.30 a.m. on a busy morning when an elderly gentleman in his eighties arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9.00 a.m. The Doctor took his vital signs and had him take a seat.

          The Doctor knew it would take more than an hour before someone would to able to attend to him. He saw him check his watch anxiously for the time and decided to evaluate his wound since He was not busy with another patient. On examination, the wound was well healed. Hence, He talked to one of the doctors to get the supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound. They  began to engage in a conversation while they  was taking care of his wound.

         He asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment later as he was in such a hurry. The gentleman told him no and said that he needed to go to the nursing home to have breakfast with his wife. He inquired about her health. He told me that she had been in the nursing home for a while as she was a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. The Doctor probed further and asked if she would be upset if he was slightly late. He replied that she no longer knew who he was and she had not been able to recognize him since five years ago. The Doctor asked him in surprise, “And you still go every morning, even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled as he patted his hand and said, “
She doesn’t know me, but I still know who she is.” The Doctor had to hold back his tears as he left.
***“This kind of love We want in Our  life.

" ***Because True love is neither physical nor romantic.
True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will not be.”



Thanks to
Shri. G. VIJAY KUMAR,
Postal Assistant,
Banaganapalli LSG SO 518124.

Particulars to be obtained by Head of office from the retiring govt. servant eight months before the date of his retirement


Particulars to be obtained by Head of office from the retiring govt. servant eight months before the date of his retirement: CPAO's instructions
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Central Pension Accounting Office
Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place

New Delhi CPAO/Tech/Simplification/2014-15/19
04.04.2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 
Subject: Particulars to be obtained by Head of office from the retiring govt. servant eight months before the date of his retirement.
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions vide its notification dated 20th Feb 2014 has provided a checklist of documents to be submitted by the retiring personnel along with form 5 (under Rule 59(1)(c) & 61(1) of CCS(Pension)Rules) by adding" Undertaking for refunding any excess payment made by pension disbursing bank".

Earlier this undertaking was required to be submitted by the pensioners to their opted bank at the time of first time identification before the commencement of pension. Henceforth this undertaking has become an integral part of the Pension Payment order booklet.

All Pr CCAs/CCAs/CAs/A.Gs and designated authorities in the case of AIS officers with independent charge are requested to issue instructions in this regard to all concerned and forward the PPOs to CPAO along with this undertaking without fail in the Proforma enclosed/Annexure-XI to the Scheme for Payment of Pension for onward transmission to the CPPC of the bank. It may be ensured that no fresh PPO is sent to CPAO without this undertaking in future.

sd/-
(Suman Bala)
Chief Controller (Pensions)
Via : http://karnmk.blogspot.in/

Friday, April 25, 2014

The date of effect of the recommendations of the 7th CPC will be decided once the Report is submitted: FinMin


The date  of effect of the recommendations of the 7` Central Pay Commission will be decided once the Report is submitted - Finance Minister has stated in a reply of undermentioned Lok Sabha Starred Question:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  FINANCE
LOK SABHA
STARRED  QUESTION NO 243
ANSWERED ON   07.02.2014
SEVENTH PAY COMMISSION
243 . Shri M. KRISHNASWAMY
Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has initiated the process to constitute the Seventh Central Pay Commission for the Central Government employees;
(b) if so, the details and the present position thereof;
(c) the date by which the new pay is likely to be made effective;


(d) whether the representatives of the Defence forces are likely to be included in the Commission and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF FINANCE (SHRI P. CHIDAMBARAM)

(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

see also: 
The 7th pay commission report - when is it going to be submitted?

STATEMENT AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 FEBRUARY, 2014 REGARDING SEVENTH PAY COMMISSION BY SHRI M. KRISHNASSWAMY

(a) and (b): The Government has decided to 
constitute the 7th Central Pay Commission as under: -

1. Shri 
Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur,  -Chairman
(
Retired Judge of the Supreme Court and
Retired Chairman. 
Armed Forces Tribunal)

2. Shri Vivek Rae,     - Member (Full time)
(Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas)

3. Dr. Rathin Roy.     - Member (Part time)
(Director, 
National Institute of
Public Finance and Policy)

4. Smt. Meena Agarwal,    - Secretary
(OSD, Department of Expenditure,
Ministry of Finance)

(c): The date of effect of the recommendations of the 7` Central Pay Commission will be decided once the Report is submitted.

(d) and (e): The composition of the 7th Central Pay Commission is broadly in line with the composition of the previous Central Pay Commissions. The scope of the task before the Central Pay Commission is framed in such a fashion as to enable the Commission to examine holistically all aspects of emoluments` structure of various categories of Central Government employees, including personnel of Defence Forces, having regard, inter-alia, to the issues specific to them and make recommendations thereon.
Note: Above reply was uploaded on or after 22.04.2013 on Lok Sabha website:-
 7th+cpc+lok+sabha+news

Courtesy : http://karnmk.blogspot.in/

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Registration of Government employees aged 60 years and above under National Pension System (NPS): PFRDA Circular



CIRCULAR
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
22 April, 2014 
PFRDA/2014/3/PDEX/12 
Subject: Registration of Government employees aged 60 years and above under National Pension System (NPS) 
The Authority has been receiving several requests from various governments (central & state) to approve the registration of subscribers under National Pension System (NPS) who are aged 60 years and above and which are being approved on case by case basis by PFRDA at present. 
Keeping in view of the difficulties being faced by subscribers, now the Authority has decided to enroll all eligible Government employees (central & state) who are on the rolls of the government in to NPS, irrespective of the age at the time of entry, subject to the condition that the total period of contribution to NPS account shall not be more than 42 years. The NPS applications of such subscribers need to be submitted through the appropriate nodal officer of the Govt/ Deptt, in line with the procedure adopted for NPS registration for Government employees aged below 60 years. Also, the responsibility for ensuring that the employee is eligible for being covered under NPS and that the NPS contribution is not paid beyond 42 years during the entire service period for such an employee, lies with the department submitting the subscriber registration form. 
This is for the information of all concerned. 
Sd/- 
Venkateswarlu Peri 
General Manager 
Source : www.pfrda.org.in
[http://www.pfrda.org.in/writereaddata/linkimages/Registration%20of%20Govt%20employees%20aged%2060%20years%20and%20above763537413.pdf] 

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts



http://sapost.blogspot.in/

1. Eligible to be promoted to MACP-1 with grade pay Rs.2800/- and MACP-II with grade pay Rs.4200/- and MACP-III with grade pay of Rs.4600/- on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years of service respectively as per Modified Assured Career Progression scheme.


2.  Eligible to appear for Postmaster Gr.1 examination on completion of 5 years of service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Postmaster (Gr.1) and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Postmaster, Gr.II,Gr.III according to eligibility. Those who have satisfactory service record of 5 years in the cadre of Postmaster Gr.I are eligible to appear for Sr. Postmaster (Gr.B) examination and on passing the examination they will be appointed as Sr. Postmaster in Gazetted Head Post offices.  PM Gr. 1 officials can not appear for  Sr. postmaster Examination for the time being. PM Gr.III officials with 2 years service are eligible to be promoted to the post of Sr. postmaster under 25% quota Depending upon their performance and eligibility , they can be appointed as Chief Postmaster(Gr.A) in metropolitian cities like Mumbai, Calcutta etc.


3. Eligible to be  promoted to the Supervisory cadre of  LSG (Lower Selection Grade) norm based posts with grade pay of Rs. 2800/- and thereafter to the cadre of HSG-II (Higher Selection Grade) with grade pay of Rs.4200/- and subsequently to  the cadre of  HSG-I with grade pay of Rs.4600/- respectively on completion of requisite period of satisfactory service.

4. Postal Assistants promoted to the LSG Supervisory cadre  on completing 5 years of satisfactory service will be eligible to appear for limited departmental competitive examination for selection as Superintendent Postal Service group B directly  and on passing the above examination they could be posted as Head of Postal/RMS Divisions in the cadre of Superintendent and Assistant Director in postal Administrative wings such as Regional, Circle offices and Postal Directorate New Delhi as the case may be.

5. Eligible to appear for Inspector (posts) examination on completion of 5 years of satisfactory service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Inspector (Posts) in Postal/RMS Sub Divisions and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Asst. Superintendents in Postal Sub Divisions, Divisional/Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi and eligible to be promoted as Superintendents in Postal/RMS Divisions and Asst. Directors  Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi according to eligibility. Inspector (Posts) having  5 years of service can directly appear for Postal Service Group B Examinations. Those who have satisfactory service record in the cadre of Superintendent Postal Service Group B are eligible to be promoted in the cadre of Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices /Asst. Postmaster General (Gr. A) and Director of Postal Services etc.  based on their performance.

6. In addition to the  above Graduates working as Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants  (even though not having minimum service) can apply for Combined Graduate level examination  being conducted by Staff selection Commission every year depending upon their eligibility  and choice  can be appointed as Inspector (Posts) under Direct Quota .

7. Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (who are graduates) working in the Department of Posts  can appear for Civil Service Examination and are eligible to be appointed as  Sr. Superintendent of post Offices directly with promotional prospects  to the cadre of Director of Postal Services, Postmaster General , Chief Postmaster General, Member Postal Service Board, and Director General /Secretary Posts based on their performance and eligibility.

8. Another advantage is relaxation of upper age limit for applying for Government recruitment examination for selection to various officer posts under staff selection commission and Union Public Service Commission. For example, though certain upper age limit has been prescribed for appearing for Combined Graduate level Examination for selection to the posts detailed below, RELAXATION IS ADMISSIBLE TO POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANTS AS PER GOVERNMENT ORDERS, AS THEY ARE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS.


The NORMAL AGE LIMIT FOR SELECTION AS : Inspector of Income Tax , Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts-/ Assistant Enforcement Officer /Inspector (CBN) Compiler/ Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant /Sub-Inspector (CBN) :27 years
Statistical Investigator Gr.II:  Not exceeding 26 years
Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI :27 years

AGE RELAXATION APPLICABLE
For Group “B” posts
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service:5 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC))
 who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 8 (5 +3)years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)
Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 10 (5+5) years

For Group “C” posts
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto40 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application Upto 43 years of age
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto 45 years of age


Thanks to
Sri.  A.Sivasankaran,

IT MODERNISATION INDIA POST - POSTER AND CPC FLYER UPDATES APRIL 2014

New Website for 7th Central Pay Commission