All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workerson Base 2001=100 for the Month of October, 2010

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workerson Base 2001=100 for the Month of October, 2010




All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of October, 2010 increased by 2 points and stood at 181 (one hundred and eightyone).



During October, 2010, the index recorded an increase of 11 points in Kodarma centre, 7 points in Giridih centre, 6 points in Mercara centre, 5 points each in Bhilwara and Ghaziabad centres, 4 points each in 4 centres, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 12 centres and 1 point in 32 centres. The index decreased by 2 points in Ludhiana centre, 1 point in 3 centres, while in the remaining 17 centres the index remained stationary.



The maximum increase of 11 points in Kodarma centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Fish Fresh, Milk, Onion, Garlic, Vegetable & Fruit items, etc. The increase of 7 points in Giridih centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat Atta, Milk, Onion, Vegetable items, etc. The increase of 6 points in Mercara centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Goat Meat, Onion, Garlic, Vegetable items, Firewood, etc. The increase of 5 points in Bhilwara centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Goat Meat, Milk, Onion, Tea (Readymade), Firewood, Auto Rickshaw Charges, etc. and in case of Ghaziabad centre it is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat Atta, Vegetable items, Tailoring Charges, etc. However, the decrease of 2 points in Ludhiana centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Masur Dal, Moong Dal, Vegetable & Fruit items etc.



The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows:



1. Ahmedabad 178

2. Bangalore 184

3. Chennai 162

4. Delhi 168

5. Kolkata 177

6. Mumbai 181



The point to point rate of inflation for the month of October, 2010 is 9.70% as compared to 9.82% in September, 2010.





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Indira Gandhi National Open University Lanuches Course for Central Government Employees

IGNOU launches course for central government staff



A new course for government employees in the country was launched Thursday by the Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU) and the training division of department of personnel and training (DoPT), an official said.



The new programme is called ‘Distance and E-Learning Programme for Government Employees’ (DELPGE) for which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IGNOU and the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the DoPT.



‘The main objective of DELPGE is to increase the availability and flexibility of options open to employees for enhancing their knowledge and skills in order to improve the functioning of government organisations and the delivery of services to the public,’ said an official of the IGNOU.



The programme includes a masters programme in distance and e-learning, post-graduate advanced diploma, post-graduate diploma and diploma programmes in the subject, among others.



Open to central government employees working in ministries, departments, attached offices and the faculty members of state apex training institutions, the number of seats for each programme is 50.



IGNOU is one of the world’s largest open universities which provides education to 1.5 million students.



Source : SIFY





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Placement of Pharmacists in the Entry Grade Pay of Rs.4200/-(NFG) on completion of 2 years service in the Grade Pay Rs.2800/-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(Railway Board)

S. No. PC-VI/ 238

No.PC-VI/2010/IR-N/2

RBE No.165/2010

New Delhi, dated 19.11.2010

The GMs/CAOs(R),

All Indian Railways&Production Units

(As per mailing list)

Subject: Placement of Pharmacists in the Entry Grade Pay of Rs.4200/-(NFG) on completion of 2 years service in the Grade Pay Rs.2800/-



In terms of Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2009/1/RSRP/10 dated 30.03.2010, the Pharmacists (Entry Grade) in the pre-revised scale Rs.4500-7000 have been granted Grade Pay Rs.2800 in Pay Band-1 (Rs.5200-20200) w.e.f.01.01.2006. On completion of two years of regular service in the Grade Pay of Rs.2800, the Pharmacists (Entry Grade) in PB-1 (Rs.5200-20200) are eligible to be granted non-functional upgradation to the next higher Grade Pay of Rs.4200 in the Pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800).




2. A reference has been received from NFIR stating that some of the Zonal Railways are insisting on rendering of two years service by the Pharmacists in Grade Pay Rs.2800 for being placed in Pay Band-2, Grade Pay Rs.4200 in the revised pay structure ignoring the service rendered by them in the pre-revised pay scale Rs.4500-7000 and requested for issue of suitable clarification to the effect that the service put in by them in the pre-revised scale of Rs.4500-7000 which corresponds to Grade Pay Rs.2800/-should also be taken into account for counting two years service in Grade Pay Rs.2800 stipulated in Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10 dated 30.03.2010.



3.The matter has been considered in Board’s Office and it is clarified that the regular service rendered by the Pharmacists in the pre-revised scale Rs.4500-7000 should be counted as service in Grade Pay of Rs.2800 for being placed in Non-functional Grade of Pharmacists in Pay Band-2 (Rs.9300-34800), Grade Pay Rs.4200 in terms of Board’s letter No.PC-Vl/2009/I/RSRP/10 dated 30.03.2010.



4.This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(Koshy Thomas)

Joint Director, Pay Commission-II

Railway Board

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Child Care Leave - Clarification issued by DOPT

No.11019/27/2008-AIS-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

*****

New Delhi, the 24^th September 2010

To
The Chief Secretaries

All the States/ U7nion Territories

Subject:- Acceptance of Recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to introduction of Child Care Leave.




Sir/ Madam.

I am directed to enclose a copy of this Department's O.M. No.14028/4/2009-Estt. (L) dated 7^th September, 2010 on the subject mentioned above and to intimate that it has been decided in this Department to implement the decision of the Government, contained in the aforesaid O.M., to the members of the All India Services mutatis-mutandis, pending amendment in the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955.

Yours faithfully,

s/d

(R K Gupta)

Under Secretary lo the Government of lndia

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DOPT published an important order regarding seniority - "Instructions and Guidelines on Seniority"

No.20011/1/2008-Estt.(D)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

...

New Delhi, dated the 11^th November 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: SENIORITY - Consolidated orders on...



The undersigned is directed to say that instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time laying down the principles for determining seniority of persons appointed to services and posts under the Central Government. For facility of reference, the contents of the important orders on the subject have been consolidated as a compilation "Instructions and Guidelines on Seniority". The number and date of the original O.M.'s has been referred in the relevant instructions* for easy reference to the context. The consolidated instructions include revised instructions on the following:



i. Seniority of persons appointed on direct recruitment from the reserved panel at a later date, specifically when the officers from the subsequent selection
panel have already joined.



ii. Inter-se seniority of two panels of direct recruits, where more than one selection panel are received from UPSC/SSC through letter of same date.



iii. Fixation of seniority of a person who has been transferred to a lower post under FR 15-A.



iv. Seniority in case of appointment on compassionate grounds



2. Also, certain areas within the existing instructions, which require frequent clarifications, as is evident from the references received from various Ministries/Departments, have also been incorporated under the head "clarification", for reference. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.



3. The consolidated instructions along with Annexure containing O.M.'s referred wlll be issued separately in the form of handbook.



4. Hindi version will follow.

(Smita Kumar)

Director(Establishment)

* Instructions & guidelines on Senioirty along with Annexure is available at

DoP&T's website : www.persmin.nic.in




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Recruitment of Sportspersons in Railways

Recruitment of Sportspersons in Railways



During 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10, total 1328 sportspersons were recruited on Indian Railways against Sports quota.



These sportspersons were recruited in Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Basketball, Billiards & Snooker, Body Building, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Cross Country, Cycling, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Powerlifting, Shooting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling.



Sportspersons on Indian Railways are recruited through Open Advertisement as well as Talent Scouting Scheme. The sportspersons fulfilling the criteria as per norms, are invited for selection trials. The sportspersons found fit during trials are issued offer of appointment, after verification of certificates and completing all requisite formalities.



This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Mobile Number Portability Service to be Launched tomorrow

Mobile Number Portability Service to be Launched tomorrow

Shri Kapil Sibal to Inaugurate the Service in Rohtak, Haryana



The much awaited Mobile Number Portability (MNP) service will be launched tomorrow in Rohtak, Haryana. The Union Minister of Communications & IT Shri Kapil Sibal with Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister of Haryana as the Chief Guest will inaugurate the service at a function in Rohtak at 3 p.m. on 25.11.2010.



A plan for phased migration of networks in all the remaining 22 (excluding Haryana) Licensed Service Areas in the country for working in MNP scenario is being chalked out in consultation with service providers. The detailed program for the entire country will be announced separately.



From tomorrow, mobile phone customers in Haryana Licensed Service Area (LSA) will have the choice of selecting their telecom service provider (operator) with out changing their number, provided a minimum period of 90 days has elapsed after subscription to the mobile service of the current service provider. For change of service provider i.e. porting, a subscriber has to send an SMS (PORTMobile Number) from the number he wishes to be ported, to number 1900 whereby a Unique Porting Code (UPC) will be received on SMS from his current service provider. The subscriber will need to apply in the prescribed application form to the chosen new service provider quoting the UPC which will act as a reference while filling up the application form with new service provider.



The new service provider will then take action to get the required processes completed to enable the subscriber to get connected to his network. Porting has to be completed within 7 working days. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has put a ceiling of Rs. 19/- on porting charges which the new service provider may collect from the subscriber. Post-paid subscribers before making the porting request, have to make sure that their last bill has been paid failing which the request for change to new service provider shall be rejected. In the case of pre-paid subscriber any balance amount left will not be carried forward when the number is transferred to the new service provider.

Streamlining of functioning of CGHS dispensaries

No. S-11030/51/2010-CGHS (P)

Government of India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhavan New Delhi

Dated : November 22 , 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM (Circular No. 1/2010)

Subject : Streamlining of functioning of CGHS dispensaries.



The question of streamlining the functioning of CGHS dispensaries has been engaging the attention of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for some time now. After considering the suggestions received from various quarters and after discussing the matter with officials of CGHS, it has been decided, as an initial measure, to streamline the functioning of CGHS dispensaries as below :-



(i) There is a need for officers and staff in CGHS dispensaries to further improve the delivery of service to CGHS beneficiaries. There should be a constant and conscious effort to redress most of the grievances and problems of these beneficiaries at the dispensary level so that there is no inconvenience caused to them forcing them to approach higher authorities for redressal of their grievances. The entire staff at the dispensary level have to ensure a polite, positive and responsible attitude to make the service delivery better. The CMO In-charge must make every effort to ensure this user friendly environment. Complaints of rude/impolite behavior need to be checked and stern action taken by CMOs (Incharge).



(ii) It is well established that CGHS beneficiaries need to be provided better service. Senior citizens/pensioners among the CGHS beneficiaries deserve special attention and response. It is re-iterated that senior citizens/pensioners need to be given out of queue treatment and service at each activity level. Despite repeated instructions in this regard, this system is generally not being enforced at the dispensary level. CMOs incharge must ensure compliance of these instructions.



(iii) CMOs In-charge of the dispensaries shall personally make rounds of the dispensary particularly during peak hours to ensure that there is proper environment and beneficiaries particularly pensioners/Senior Citizens are being treated promptly;



(iv) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors shall convene the meetings of Pensioners Associations once in two months alongwith CMOs (Incharge) without fail.



(v) A complaint/suggestion/feedback Box with details like number of complaints received and disposed etc. under a seal and lock will be kept at each dispensary and will be opened by the CMO In-charge in the presence of at least two members of the Advisory Committee when the Advisory Committee meeting is being held and necessary action taken by the Advisory Committee with regard to complaints/ suggestions/feedback thus received and, wherever required, the matter will be referred to higher authorities for necessary action.



(vi) All Zonal Additional Directors and Joint Directors shall conduct at least five surprise inspections of the dispensaries in Delhi and at least two in other cities in a month and report the outcome of the inspection indicating the areas such as punctuality, availability and behavior of officers/staff, special care for pensioners/Senior Citizens, deficit areas/complaints and also the good work done in each of the dispensaries inspected, by way of a confidential monthly d.o. letter to reach AS & DG (CGHS) without fail on or before 10th of the succeeding month;



(vii) It is seen that a large number of beneficiaries go to the dispensaries for taking repeat medicines. Authorization of repeat medicines will hereinafter be done by any of the CMOs, apart from the CMO In-charge, available in the dispensary;



(viii) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors will personally monitor and ensure that the empanelled hospitals etc. do adhere to the terms & conditions of MOAs. They will also supervise the services, if any, being provided by the private parties in their zones such as dialysis, dental services etc.



2. Director, CGHS and all Additional Directors/Joint Directors and CMOs In-charge are hereby directed to fully comply with the instructions contained in this Office Memorandum in both letter and spirit. Noncompliance shall be viewed seriously.

(L.C. Goyal)

AS & DG (CGHS)

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Retirement age of faculty docters to be raised: Azad

Retirement age of faculty docters to be raised: Azad



Dharamsala, Nov 24 (PTI) The Centre is considering raising the retirement age of faculty doctors of medical colleges from 65 to 70 years, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today said.



Azad made the announcement while addressing a public gathering after laying the foundation stone of a 150 crore super speciality hospital at Tanda near here.



Highlighting the steps taken by the government to augment the standards of medical education in the country, he said in the last three years, the Centre has raised the number of MD seats in medical colleges up to 4700 per year as against 300 in previous years.



Source: PTI

CHENNAI HIGH COURT ALLOWS 5400 TO ACP INSPECTORS AFTER 4 YEARS IN 7500

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GOOD NEWS - CHENNAI HIGH COURT ALLOWS 5400 TO ACP INSPECTORS AFTER 4 YEARS IN 7500



THANKS TO SRI. M.SUBRAMANYAM SUPDT. OF CHENNAI FOR HIS RELENTLESS EFFORT TO FIGHT FOR 5400 IN HIGH COURT OF CHENNAI.

THE HIGH COURT HAS FINALLY ALLOWED HIS PETITION AND DIRECTED SECRETARY REVENUE TO GIVE 5400 TO ACP INSPECTORS AFTER COMPLETING FOUR YEARS IN 4800 GP(7500)



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One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen

One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen



The Parliamentary Standing committee on Defence has urged the government to reconsider the demand of “One Rank One Pension” for the ex-servicemen.



The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence (15th LOK SABHA) on 1st and 7th Reports reiterated that the Government should consider the issue of ‘One Rank One Pension’ afresh. Since the issue of One Rank One Pension was not accepted in the past and more recently the Cabinet Secretary’s Committee set up to consider it also did not recommend the same, it has not been found feasible to accept the demand of One Rank One Pension.



In the case of Original Application No. 15 and 45/2010 the Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh had passed the order dated 3.3.2010 with directions to the respondents to take final decision in the matter.



The said order was examined and speaking orders explaining the position were issued on 10.07.2010 to the petitioners.



This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Vilas Muttemwar and others in Lok Sabha today.

Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes

NO. 13023/2/2008- Estt.(L)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

****

New Delhi, the 18th November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes.



Study Leave is normally granted to a Government Servant for a course of study having direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty. However, it can also be granted for studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of a Government Servant, but wliich are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his abilities as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of the public service. Keeping in view the above spirit, this Department had allowed Study Leave to those selected for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships in relaxation of the rules.



2. In light of the above, this Department is examining the feasibility of bringing more Fellowships under the purview of Study Leave, on the same terms and conditions as the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships. All Ministries/Department are requested to provide relevant /requisite inputs regarding fellowships offered by reputed institutions which may be of benefit to their area of work. It would be appreciated if the feed back is received by the under signed by 15th December 2010. The same may be mailed to the under signed at pads@nic.in.

(Simmi R.Nakra)

Directorr

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Departmental proceedings against Government Servants – consultation with UPSC

Departmental proceedings against Government Servants – consultation with UPSC

No. 39011/12/2009-Estt (B)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

--------

New Delhi, dated the 16th November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Departmental proceedings against Government Servants – consultation with the Union Public Service Commission for advice.

*******

The undersigned is directed to say that the existing instructions issued by this Department provide that the disciplinary proceedings taken against Government servants should be processed and completed expeditiously. Occasionally, the charged officers approach the Courts to quash the disciplinary proceedings and in many such cases the courts give direction to the Government to complete the proceedings within a time limit prescribed by the court. In certain instances the Government seeks further time from the court and in certain other instances, the petitioners file contempt petitions for not having completed the proceedings as per the court orders. In many of such cases , the UPSC has to be consulted as per the existing regulations, before the final orders are issued.



The UPSC has brought to the notice of this Department that In the above cases, some Ministries / Departments have stated in the affidavit flied before the Court that the matter has been pending with the UPSC and the delay in completing the proceedings was due to the delay In result of advice from the UPSC although such canes had been returned by the Commission to the Administrative Ministry to rectify the deficiencies noted by it In this connection, attention of Mlnlstrles/ Departments Is drawn to this Department’s OM of even number dated 10.5.2010 and 14.9.2010 In which it has been reiterated that the Commission generally takes 3-4 months to render its advice matter the complete case record8 have been received by the Commission and that the Ministries / Department should ensure that the prescribed proforma for mending the case records to the UPSC filled with due care and attention to avoid any back reference by the Commlaelon to rectify the deficiencies.



A case may not be taken as delayed on the part of UPSC If the Commission has returned the same to the Administrative ministry to remove deficiencies.



All Ministries / Department. are requested that In cases where the Courts are being apprised the time taken in finalizing a disciplinary proceeding through affidavit, information In regard to the pendency of the matter before the Union Public Service Commission may be correctly projected.

CA Subramanyan

Director

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Voluntary Retirement Scheme in Railways

Voluntary Retirement Scheme in Railways



Safety Related Retirement Scheme (SRRS) was introduced in January 2004 exclusively for two frontline safety categories i.e.. Drivers and Gangmen.



The ward of the employee seeking retirement under the scheme is considered for appointment in the respective category subject to fulfillment of eligibility / suitability etc. The existing scheme has been renamed as Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) and will cover all safety categories including Gangman with grade pay of Rs. 1800/-.



The condition of having minimum 33 years qualifying service has been reduced to minimum 20 years and the eligibility age group from 55-57 years to 50-57 years. However, in the case of Drivers, the condition of qualifying service i.e. 33 years and eligibility age group i.e. 55-57 will remain the same.



The scheme will result in younger workforce and boost morale of staff by way of provision of job to their eligible dependent wards.



This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 12.11.2010.

Cadre restructuring proposal of CBEC

Cadre restructuring proposal of CBEC



We have received a hard copy of restructuring proposal from DG HRD on 11.11.2010, a scanned copy of the same have been uploaded in our blogger account. All the associations have been requested by the board to submit their views by 26.11.2010. Members may access/download the file by clicking the link below to submit their suggestions to the association ;-




click here for proposals





We are happy to announce that our demand for creation of two additional Central Excise Commissionerate's in the Zone, raised through our letter C.No. CCEEOA/JPR/Cadre/2007 dt.09.10.2007 (Subject-Cadre restructuring of the Department-Initiation of the process for reg) submitted to the Commissioner (DOPM) with reference to DOPM’s Memorandun F.No.5/12/ B/O&PM/ 2006 dated 12.06.2007 (which were endorsed to our Association vide Cadre Control unit’s letter C.No. II-39(2) CCU/JPR/2007/4260 dated 13.09.2007) have been included in the final report, however, our demand for a Customs (General) Commissionerate have not been accepted by the HRD.




To see our letter dt.09.10.2007, click me




What is for Rajasthan- In the CBEC final report, It has been proposed that the existing two(2) Central Excise Commissionerate under Jaipur Zone may be reorganized into four (4) CE Commissionerate. It has also been proposed that each of the Central excise & Service Tax Zone would have one Audit commissionerate.



Each Central Excise Commissionerate will have a 80 number of Superintendent posts & 120 inspectors . Similarly in Audit Commissionerate the proposed sanctioned strength is 80 Superintendent & 80 Inspectors.




3596 new posts of AC/DC at all India level (AC/DC existing post 1550, proposed AC/DC post 4896 + 250 AC reserve)

Yours,

Lekhraj Meena,

Vice President(NZ)AICEIA

Ex. GENERAL SECRETARY ,AICEIA Rajasthan Circle

Ex.President,Customs & Cx. Executive Officers Asso.,Rajasthan

ALL ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE THEIR SUGGESTIONS THROUGH MAIL TO sgaiceia@gmail.com or THROUGH COMMENTS.



A forum for suggestions is also added to aiceia blog i.e. www.aiceia.blogspot.com , kindly give your suggestions before 20th of this month by cliking on reply section.




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Procedure Simplified for issue of Disability Certificate

Procedure Simplified for issue of Disability Certificate



The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Rules 1996 have been amended in December last year. The amended rules enable a simplified and decentralized procedure for issue of disability certificate. Disability certificate can now be issued by a single doctor in respect of obvious disabilities at the level Primary Health Centre (PHCs)/Government Medical Practitioner, Community Health Centres and Hospitals at the Sub-Divisional level. In case of non obvious disabilities, certificate can be issued by a specialist. Only in case of multiple disability, a Medical Board is required. Further, Medical Certificate is to be issued as far as possible within 7 days from the date of application but in any case not later than one month.



State Governments have also been requested to make similar amendments in their PwD Rules and notify their medical authorities accordingly.



A Committee consisting of representatives of various stake holders, experts in disabilities etc. has been set up in April this year to study the suggestions received from State Governments, concerned Central Ministries and several other sources on the proposed amendments to the PwD Act, 1995 and to prepare a new draft Legislation aligning it with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.



This information was given by Shri. D. Napoleon, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Promotion of Assistant to the grade of Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis

No.6/9/2010-CS-I(S)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

*****

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,

New Delhi-110003

Dated the 11^th November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Promotion of Assistant to the grade of Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis.




The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OMs No.6/5/2010-CS-I(S) dated 30.08.2010 and 04.11.2010 on the subject mentioned above.



2. Considering the fact that posts are lying vacant in the Section Officers’ Grade in various Ministries/Departments mainly on account of litigation, it has been decided that eligible Assistants (who have completed 8 years of approved service in the grade of Assistant) upto SCSLs 1999 (General Category), upto SCSLs 2000 (SC Category) and upto SCSLs 2002 (ST Category) may be promoted to the grade of Section Officer on ad-hoc basis to the extent of vacant posts available in the Cadre Units upto 01.12.2010. The ad-hoc promotion/appointment would be subject to the following conditions:-



(i) The period of ad-hoc promotion would be upto 31.03.2011 or till the regular Section Officers are made available, whichever is earlier;



(ii) The ad-hoc appointments shall not confer on the appointees any right to continue in the grade indefinitely or for inclusion in the Select List of Section Officers for regular appointment cr to claim seniority in the Section Officers grade of CSS;



(iii) Ad-hoc appointments would continue till regular candidates in Section Officer Grade are available either through Seniority Quota or Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). In the event of the ad-hoc appointees not qualifying for regular appointment in either of these two categories, they will be reverted to the Assistants’ Grade on availability of such regular officers from the date they (regular Section Officers) join duty in their respective cadre units allotted to them by this Department;



(iv) The effective date of ad-hoc promotion in respect of those found fit and clear from vigilance angle would be the date from which the officer concerned joins duty in Section Officers’ grade in his own cadre unit.



3. If any of the Officers, who is eligible for promotion in Section Officer grade on ad-hoc basis and is on deputation, he/she may be given option to revert within one month with a view to avail of the promotion on ad-hoc basis



4. All the Cadre Units are requested to take urgent action to conduct DPCs in respect of all the Assistants within the Zone prescribed as at Para 2 above and to promote eligible Assistants to the grade of Section Officer on ad-hoc basis to the extent of vacancies available upto 1st December, 2010. A copy of the appointment order may be endorsed to this Department.



5. The recommendations of the DPC in respect of the remaining eligible Assistants in the above zone, who are clear from vigilance angle and cannot be promoted by 01.12.2010 within the Cadre Unit due to lack of vacancies, may be forwarded to this Division immediately,

latest 01.12.2010

by so that they could be promoted against existing vacancies in SO grade elsewhere,as indicated in this Department’s OM NO 6/5/2010-CS-I(S) dated 04.11.2010.



6. It has also been decided that the period of promotion allowed upto 31.12.2010,in the case of existing ad-hoc section officers may be extended upto 31.03.2011 subject to the conditions as prescribed in para 2 above of this OM




7. After the completion of the process as indicated in Para 4 & 5 above, all the Cadre Units are requested to convey the following information immediately latest by 01.12.2010:



i) The details of the Assistants promoted on ad-hoc basis in SO grade after the issue of this order (Annexure- I).



ii) DPC recommendations in respect of the remaining eligible Assistants in the zone prescribed as indicated in Para 5 above (Annexure-II).



iii) The details of the eligible Assistants in SCSLs 2000 to 2002(Gen.) and SCSLs 2001 to 2002(SC) (Annexure­-III).

(M.C.Luther)

Director

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Health Ministry implements New Health Insurance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners

Health Ministry implements New Health Insurance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners



Details of the meeting held between members of the National Council (JCM) and the Health Ministry regarding CGEPHIS.




On 14-07-2010, a meeting was held between Staff Side members of National Council (JCM) and the Ministry of Health regarding the new proposed Health Insurance Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners.




The Joint Secretary (Regulation) Shri. Vinet Chawdhry presided over the meeting.




The Staff Side members

Shri. S.K.Vyas (Audit),

Shri. C.Srikumar (AIDEF),

Shri. Shiv Gopal Mishra (AIRF) and

Shri. Guman Singh (NFIR) attended the meeting.




The chairman welcomed the Staff Side National Council members to the meeting to discuss the proposed Central Government Employees & Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS). He further explained the benefits arising out of the new proposed scheme in detailed and the Union Government is eager to implement this scheme as soon as possible, as recommended in the 6th CPC and to directions of Committee of Secretaries (COS).




After the detailed speech by the Chairman, members also expressed their own views. The explained the discrepancies of this new Health Insurance scheme and also requested the ministry to expand the existing Central Government Health Scheme. They also insisted that some points in the CS (MA) Rules should be withdrawn and it should be useful for the serving employees as well as pensioners.




As some news sources said that, finally the members concluded that they were against the new Health Insurance Scheme and they further opined that the proposed Health Scheme will also deprive the existing benefits available to the employees and pensioners viz. OPD facilities, coverage to all dependent family members etc. Extension to all CS(MA) Rules, 1944 to all pensioners living in Non CGHS areas is their long pending demand.




Source: Government Employees News

IRTSA proposes to demand Seventh Pay Commission for Revision of wage structure wef 1.1.2011

IRTSA proposes to demand Seventh Pay Commission for Revision of wage structure wef 1.1.2011



Proposal to Demand Setting up of Seventh Pay Commission



IRTSA proposes to demand Seventh Pay Commission - For Revision of wage structure wef 1.1.2011



IRTSA invites comments from its members & other visitors to irtsa.net on the following demand - proposed to be raised soon:



Seventh CPC for Revision of wage structure of Central Government employees should be set up forthwith - for a revision of wage structure with effect from 1.1.2011 - on following grounds:



i) Implementation of 6th CPC would complete 5 year period on 1-1-2011. Government has conceded to effect wage revision in the case of PSU employees after every five years. The same critiria of 5 years shoud be adoptd for revision of wages of Central Government Employees and Pensioners



ii) D.A component in the wages would exceed 50% wef January, 2011. But merger of DA is not proposed to be done at this stage (as in the past) due to retrograde recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission to the contrary.



iii) The disparity with PSUs & Corporate Sector have increased further since Sixth CPC - and will now further increase especially due to fast improvement in economy.



iv) Anomalies in Sixth CPC Report & its implementation cannot apparently be removed - except by a Pay Commission since the Government is not ready to agree on any of the major issues of concern.




Harchandan Singh,

GS IRTSA




Courtesy : IRTSA

Promotion of Assistant to the grade of Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis

No. 6/5/2010-CS.I(S)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market

New Delhi, dated the 04th November, 2010

Office Memorandum

Subject: Promotion of Assistant to the grade of Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) on ad-hoc basis.



The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 30th August, 2010 on the subject mentioned above.



2. All the Cadre Units were requested to promote the eligible Assistants (Who have completed 8 years of approved service, as per the CSS Rulees, 2009) upto SCSLs 1998 (General Category) upto SCSLs 1999 (SC Category) and up to SCSLs 2001(ST Category) to the grade of section officer to the extent of vacant post available within the Cadre Units. Ad-hoc promotion of eligible Assistants to the Grade of SO was restricted within the Cadre Units due to the direction of the Hon’ble High court of Delhi on 18-10-2006 in WP(C) No. 15985/2006 filed by Shir. J. L. Bhan and Ors. The said case has now been disposed off by the Hon’ble High court of Delhi 16-9-2010.



3. In view of the above, all the Cadre Units, where eligible Assistants are available in the above zone but not yet promoted, on account of lack of vacancies, are now requested to conduct the DPC in respect of the remaining eligible Assistants also who are covered within the zone prescribed, expeditiously and forward their names to this Division immediately, latest by 01.12.2010 so that they could be promoted at the earliest against exisiting vacancies in SO Grade.



4. It may klindly be ensured that the names of only such Assistants who are clear from vigilance angle may be forwarded to this Department.

(M.C. Luther)

Director (CS.1)

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Fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners - Treatment of Military service Pay

No. 3/19/2009 Estt. Pay II

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances 8 Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 8^th November 2010

Office Memorandum

Subject: Fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners -Treatment of Military service Pay



The undersigned is directed to refer to the orders issued vide OM dated 5.4.2010 on fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners. These orders inter-alia lay down that on re-employment in civilian organizations, Military Service Pay shall not be admissible. However, the benefit of MSP given to all retired Defence Forces officers/personnel by reckoning it at the time of calculation of their pension (notionally in the case of pre-1.1.2006 pensioners) should not be withdrawn. Accordingly, while the pension of such re-employed pensioners will include the element of MSP, they will not be granted MSP while working in civilian organizations.



In the instructions issued by the Ministry of Defence vide their letter No. 1/69/2008/D(Pay/Service) dated 24^th July 2009, Pre-retirement pay has been defined as under:



(i) In respect of re-employment taking place onlor after 1.1.2006 pre-retirement pay for those who retired after 1.1.2006 means the pay in the pay band plus grade pay but inclusive of Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) if any, last drawn before retirement.



(ii) In case of officers who retired before 1 .I ,2006 and also those who retired after 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scales without opting for the revised pay scales promulgated on or after 1.1.2006 the pay will be basic pay including stagnating increment and Rank pay plus the Dearness pay and Dearness allowance drawn at the time of retirement.



As per these orders, for pre-2006 retirees rank pay is included as a part of pay but for post -2006 retirees, the MSP is not reckoned in the pre-retirement pay for the purposes of pay fixation on re-employment. However, for pension purposes the reckonable emoluments are - basic pay + grade pay + MSP + NPA wherever admissible. Therefore, while MSP is not taken into consideration for the purposes of pay fixation on re-employment, the element of MSP in pension is deducted.



It has been decided in consultation with the Department of Expenditure, that since the element of MSP is not reckoned in the pay fixation on re-employment, it need not be reduced from the pension either. Hence. In respect of all those Defence officers / personnel, whose pension contains an element of MSP, that need not be deducted from the pay fixed on re-employment.

( Mukesh Chaturvedi )

Deputy Secretary

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Free Mobile Connection for BSNL Landline Customers

Sachin Pilot Launches free Mobile Connection for BSNL Landline Customers free Home Calling Facility from Mobile



Shri Sachin Pilot, the Union Minister of state for Communications and Information Technology, today launched a Unique plan “PYARI JODI” combining Landline and Mobile Services of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Launching the promotional scheme, Shri Sachin Pilot said, “The aim of this promotional plan “PYARI JODI” is not only to boost mobile business of BSNL, but also arrest steep decline in the landline business. This is consistent with the role of BSNL as the truly national telecom provider with the core philosophy of connecting all parts of the nation”



The landline customers of BSNL can now take a free SIM card and can make unlimited free local calls to his/her landline/WLL number. In addition, the customers can also call two BSNL Local numbers at a reduced rate of 20p per minute and one BSNL number anywhere in India at a reduced rate of 30p per minute, without paying any additional monthly charges. On activation, customer will also get Rs.15 talk value, 1000 Local SMS, 1000 National SMS and 1000 MB data free.



The Minister said that BSNL has achieved substantial growth in mobile services by adding 22.89 lakh customers in August, 2010, 23.41 lakh customer in the month of September, 2010 and 25 lakh customers in the month of October, 2010. He directed BSNL on the occasion to maintain and even better the growth trends in the coming months also by introducing such attractive offers. He added that the quality of services offered by BSNL would continue to be closely monitored



The Minister has also launched special festive offers for BSNL 3G customers wherein all new 3G activation will get one week unlimited data download free in addition to normal freebies.

Source: PIB

Preparation of Common Seniority List (CSL) in the Grade of LDC of CSCS for the Select List year 1994 and 1995 - reg.

No.20/87/2010-CS.II

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

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Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3,

Dated, the 4^thNovember 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:   Preparation of Common Seniority List (CSL) in the Grade of LDC of CSCS for the Select List year 1994 and 1995 - reg.

           The undersigned is directed to say that the Common Seniority List (CSL) of LDCs of CSCS for Select List Year 1994 and 1995 are being finalized in terms of Section 6 of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (Preparation of Common Seniority Lists) Regulations, 1971.



2. This Cadre Unit are requested to circulate the list among the LDCs concerned inviting objection/representations, if any, with regard to any factual inaccuracy and the order of placement in the list, which may be forwarded along with the comments of the cadre authorities to this Department for appropriate action. Cadre authorities are also requested to verify the correnctness of the particulars such as date of birth, date of regualr appointment to the grade, rank number (in the case of LDCEs) etc., of the officials in the list. If any name has been left out inadvertently, it may be brought to the notice of this Department with relevant details. The draft CSL may be seen/downloaded on the website of this Department i.e. :



www.http://persmin.nic.in

Department of Personnel & Training

CS Division

Common Seniority List



4. The Cadre Units are requested that factual inaccuracies/deficiencies, if any, in the CSL of LDCs of CSCS for the Year 1994 and 1995 may be brought to the notice of this Department immediately, latest by 22.11.2010. If nothing is heard from any cadre by 22.11.2010, it will be presumed that there is no factual inaccuracy in the CSL and it will be finalized accordingly. Objections/representations received after 22.11.2010 will not be entertained. It is also requested that a copy of the latest Cadre Seniority List of LDCs may also be forwarded to this Department.

(J.Minz)
Under Secretary to the Govt.of India

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DIWALI GREETINGS...

HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL

Transfer policy of KV teachers revised

Transfer policy of KV teachers revised



New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Revising the transfer guidelines of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) teachers, the Government today approved certain amendments like giving fair chance to every employee to get a choice posting and placement in "hard stations" both for men and women teachers.



At the same time, it also cleared the way for KVs to conduct skill development courses in campuses everyday by making optimum utilisation of the infrastructure and introducing foreign language programme starting with German.



The decisions was taken at the 89th meeting of the board of governors of KV sangathan chaired by HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.



Sources said the guiding principles of the transfer policy would give every teacher a "fair chance of getting a choice posting but in a transparent manner".




Source: PTI

Clarification regarding Additional Allowance for Railway Employees

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

S.No.PC-VI/234

RBE.No. 159/2010

New Delhi, dated 02.11.2010.

The GMs/CAO(R)

All Indian Railways/Production Units

(As per mailing list)

Subject : Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 - Schedules for Revised Pay Scales of Pay - Clarification regarding Additional Allowance.

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Please refer to item 3 of Annexure 'B' of Ministry of Railways letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/2 & RBE No. 108/2008) circulating schedules of revised pay strcutre for running staff effective from 1.1.2006. Based on the recommendations of the 6th CPC, the concept of Additional Allowance (on which DA is payable) has also been introduced for certain specified categories of running staff as laid down therein. Doubts are being expressed regarding the date of effect of grant of Additional Allowance to the above categories. It is clarified that the Additional Allowance is admissible to the specified categories of running staff alongwith the revised pay structure from the date the concerned employees opt the revised pay structure. Further, except Dearness Allowance, no other benefit is admissible on Additional Allowance.



2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

s/d

(U.K. Tiwari)

Dy.Deputy, Pay Commission-VI

Railway Board

Award of Scholarship to the children of non-statutory Departmental canteen employees

NO.20/1/2010-Dir.(C)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

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Lok Bhawan, Khan Market,

New Delhi, dated 28th october, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Award of Scholarship to the children of non-statutory Departmental canteen employees from the discretionary fund of director of canteen-Invitation of applications from Canteen employees for award of 12th Batch of Scholarships to their children during the year 2010 -2011.



The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s No. 20/1/2010-Dir.(C), dated 24.5.2010 and subsequent reminders dated 9.6.2010, 2.7.2010, 22.7.2010, 2.8.2010 , 18.8.2010 and 7.9.2010 on the subject mentioned above and to say that fresh applications had been invited by this Department from the employees of non-statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms for consideration of award of 12th batch of scholarship to their children based on their performance during the academic year 2009-2010. It is, stated that informal requests have been received for extension of the last date by 08.11.2010.



2. Accordingly, the last date for acceptance of the applications has been extended up to 08.11.2010. All Ministries/Deptts./Offices are requested to give wide circulation of this O.M under reference and send their applications, duly completed in all respect along with enclosures to this Department for consideration upto prescribed date as mentioned above.

s/d

(G.K. Misra)

Section Officer (Canteens)

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EXPECTED DEARNESS ALLOWANCE (DA) FROM JAN-2011 FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES...

EXPECTED DEARNESS ALLOWANCE (DA) FROM JAN-2011 FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES...



Expected DA from Jan 2011



The central government employees received 10% DA in addition to 35% earlier,which now stands at 45%.They got the payment as two months arrears for July and August.The DA for September was calculated in their regular monthly payments.Through this hike employees got an increase of Rs700 to Rs900 in their monthly salaries. There was no such increase before this.Let us see some of the reasons.



The main reason behind announcing DA is due to the increase of prices in essential commodities.’Labour Bureau’-which is under the central government takes the statistics of the prices of essential commodities in selected cities and this process is known as AICPIN -i.e.- All India Consumer Price Index. DA is calculated only as per the AICPIN.



Regarding the next instalment of DA which is to be announced from Jan 2011,numerous speculations are pouring in.The DA percentage will be calculated as per the AICPIN from September 2010 to December 2010.Suppose the AICPIN stands at 179 points or more,there are chances of getting 50% DA from Jan 2011.



Any way let us assume that the DA will surely cross the 50% which will enable increases in some allowances.



Children Education Allowance,Child Care Allowance,Washing Allowance,Cycle Allowance,Cash Handling Allowance,Conveyance Allowance,Split Duty Allowance will also be increased.



View of www.govtempdiary.com...

Charging of enhanced rate of licence fee in case of out of turn Allotment

No.12035/11/97-Policy-II (Pt.)

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan

New Delhi

Dated 28.10.2010

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Charging of enhanced rate of licence fee in case of out of turn Allotment.



The undersigned is directed to say that the matter of charging of three time of licence fee in case of out turn allotment till the day the allottee becomes eligible for inturn allotment of a Govt. residence has been reviewed and it has been decided to propose enhanced rate of six times of licence fee in all the cases of all out of turn allotment matures as per his seniority/priority in waiting list for allotment of that type of Govt. residence.



All allotment Sections are requested to submit the proposal for out of turn allotment at six times of licence fee for consideration of CCA.

s/d

(R.N. Yadav)

Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

Source: www.estates.nic.in