Friday 26 September 2014
IP & LGO examinations will be held in the month of November 2014
IP Examination, 2014
LGO Examination 2014
FILE No. A-34012/04/2014-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(DE Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated : 23rd September, 2014
1. All Heads of Circles
Sub:
Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for
promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) Departmental
quota for the year 2014 and LGO Examination, 2014
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer this office letter of even number dated
09-09-2014 wherein the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for
promotion of LGO to the cadre of PA/SA for the year 2014 to be held on
21st September, 2014 and LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector posts for the year 2014 on 20th and 21st September, 2014 were postponed due to devastating flood situation in J & K State.
2. Now, it has been decided to hold the above mentioned Examination either on 15th and 16th November, 2014 or 22nd and 23rd November, 2014. The
exact schedule will be communicated shortly after fixing the venues for
conducting the IP and LGO Examinations by the Outsourced Agency.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Copy to
1. F. No. A-34012/03/2014-DE (Main file of conducting of LGO Examination, 2014)
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has now decided to clarify the matter as follows :-
(I)
The treatment taken and expenditure Incurred thereon within the grace
period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and
expenditure reimbursable
subject
to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied
for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS
subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three
months.
(ii)
It is further clarified that the expenditure on treatment taken after
the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be
reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or
has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite
CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.
Tuesday 23 September 2014
Saturday 20 September 2014
Friday 19 September 2014
Wednesday 17 September 2014
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Finance Ministry Orders
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central
Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Finance Ministry Orders
No.7/24/2007/E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E III (A) Branch
New Delhi, the 16th September, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14.
The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to
the grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to
30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2013-14 to the Central
Government employees in Groups ‘C’ and ‘D’ and all non-gazetted
employees in Group ‘B’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked
Bonus Scheme.
The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders
shall continue to be monthly emoluments of Rs. 3500/-, as hitherto. The
payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders will also be admissible to
the eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces.
The orders will be deemed to be extended to the employees of Union
Territory Administration which follow the Central Government pattern of
emoluments and are not covered by any other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.
2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:
(i) Only those employees who were in service as on 31.3.2014 and have
rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year
2013-14 wIll be eligible for payment under these orders. Prorata payment
will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous
service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility
period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off
to the nearest number of months).
(ii) The quantum of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the
basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To
calculate Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments In a
year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This
will there after be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted To
illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs.
3500 (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs. 3500), Non.PLB (Ad-hoc
Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 3500×30/304=Rs.3453.95
(rounded off to Rs.3454/-).
(iii) The casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 days
week for at least 240 days for each year for 3 years or more (206 days
in each year for 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 days
week), will be eligible for this Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) Payment. The
amount of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) payable will be (Rs.1200×30/30.4
i.e.Rs.1184.21 (rounded off to Rs.1184/-). In cases where the actual
emoluments fall below Rs.1200/- p.m., the amount will be calculated on
actual monthly emoluments.
(iv) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.
(v) The clarificatory orders issued vide this Ministry’s OM No.F.14
(10)—E. Coord/88 dated 4.10.1988, as amended from time to time, would
hold good.
3. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to the respective
Heads to which the pay and allowances of these employees are debited.
4. The expenditure incurred on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) is to
be met from within the sanctioned budget provision of concerned
Ministries/Departments for the current year.
5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts
Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with
the ComroIler and Auditor General of India.
sd/-
(Amar Nath Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Source: www.finmin.nic.in
[http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/bonus/bonus2014.pdf]
Tuesday 16 September 2014
PENSIONERS
CASE – REPLY FROM MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES &
PENSIONS, DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS WELFARE DATED –
02.09.2014
1. Extension of benefit of upgraded Grade Pay to Pre-2006 retirees of S-12 Grade
Reply: Ministry
of Finance, Department of Expenditure has intimated that since the
matter is subjudice no decision can be taken. Ministry of Finance
clarified that the scale of 6500-10500 has been upgraded to the scale of
7450-11500 and after revision in the Pay Band in PB-2 with Grade Pay of
Rs. 4600. Therefore in terms of OM dated 11.05.2011, the Pre-2006
pensioners who held the pre-revised scale of 6500-10500 at the time of
their retirement are not entitled for stepping up of their pension and
family pension with reference to the revised grade pay of Rs. 4600/-.
2. Extension of Benefit of OM dated 28.01.2013 with effect from 01.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012
Reply: The
matter is subjudice, so no decision can be taken. Four OAs are decided
by a common order dated 01.11.2011 of CAT New Delhi. In OA No. 655/2010
curative petition have been dismissed by Hon’ble Supreme Court. In
compliance to order dated 15.05.2014 of CAT Principal Bench New Delhi,
action is being taken to implement the CAT order dated 01.11.2011 in
respect of petitioner in OA No. 655/2010 only. Law Ministry has advised
to await the outcome of the SLP in OA No. 655/2010 before deciding in
respect of other Pre-2006 pensioners. Next hearing in SLP No.
36148-50/2013 is on 16.09.2014.
Wednesday 10 September 2014
POSTPONEMENT
OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR INSPECTOR POSTS
(66.66%) DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA AND LGO EXAMINATION FOR THE YEAR 2014
IP Examination, 2014
LGO Examination
Most Urgent
FILE No. A-34012/04/2014-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Recruitment Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated : 9th September, 2014
1. All Heads of Circles
Sub:
Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for
promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) Departmental quota
for the year 2014 to be held on 20th and 21st September, 2014 and LGO
Examination, 2014 proposed to be held on 21st September, 2014.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer this office letter No. A-34012/03/2014-DE and A-34012/04/2014-DE dated 3rd June,
2014 wherein the notifications for holding Limited Departmental
Competitive Examination for promotion of LGO to the cadre of PA/SA for
the year 2014 to be held on 21st September, 2014 and LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector posts for the year 2014 on 20th and 21st September, 2014 were issued.
2.
The Outsourced Agency, M/s CMC Ltd. has intimated that conduct of the
above mentioned examination on the scheduled dates is not feasible.
Therefore, the Competent Authority has ordered to postpone both the departmental examinations. The revised dates would be intimated shortly.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Friday 5 September 2014
Meeting of the Hon’ble MoC & IT with Indian Postal Service Probationers
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister of Communications & IT and Law & Justice, met 13 Probationers of the 2013 batch of the Indian Postal Service at Sanchar Bhawan on 4th September 2014. Secretary, Department of Posts and Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy were also present during the interaction. While addressing the Probationers, the Hon’ble Minister highlighted the need to expose the young officers to the latest developments and emerging trends in the postal and logistics sectors. The Minister also highlighted the Digital India project of the Government of India to make broadband facility available in every village across the country. This would drive up e-Commerce business in villages. With its unparalleled rural reach, India Post would be best suited to offer delivery services to e-Commerce players. The Post Office can also become a focal point for delivering not only Government services but also e-services to the people as in e-service centres,
apart from commercially remunerative services for corporate/private players including conducting market surveys, information dissemination, promoting digital literacy etc. In conclusion, the Minister urged the going officers to drive change in work culture, focusing on provision of public services by all employees as public servants, & shed the mantle of being “Officers”.
apart from commercially remunerative services for corporate/private players including conducting market surveys, information dissemination, promoting digital literacy etc. In conclusion, the Minister urged the going officers to drive change in work culture, focusing on provision of public services by all employees as public servants, & shed the mantle of being “Officers”.
Posted: 04 Sep 2014 07:23 PM PDT
Union Cabinet today approves 7% DA from July 2014 to CG Employees and Pensioners
Release of additional installment of Dearness Allowance to Central
Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners due from
01.07.2014
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,
today gave its approval for the release of an additional installment of
Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness
Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2014. This is an
increase of seven percent over the existing rate of 100 percent of the
Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.
The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based
on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. The combined
impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and
Dearness Relief would be of the order of approximately Rs. 7691 crore
per annum and Rs.5127 crore respectively in the financial year 2014-2015
(i.e. for a period of eight months from July, 2014 to February, 2015).
Thursday 4 September 2014
COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE
UN-CLAIMED AMOUNT REMAINED IN PPF, POST OFFICE AND SAVINGS SCHEMES
Press
Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
03-September-2014
18:01 IST
Finance Minister Approves Setting-up
of A Committee to Examine un-Claimed Amount Remained in PPF, Post Office and
Savings Schemes and Recommend how this Amount can be Used to Protect and
Further the Financial Interest of the Senior Citizens.
The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has approved the setting-up of a
Committee under the Chairmanship of Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India(RBI)
to examine un-claimed amount remained in PPF, Post Office, Savings Schemes etc
and recommend how this amount can be used to protect and further the financial
interest of the senior citizens.
The Finance Minister, vide para 39 of his Budget Speech
2014-15, had announced that "a large amount of money is estimated to be
lying as unclaimed amounts with PPF, Post Office, Savings Schemes etc. these
are mostly out of investments belonging to the senior citizens and on
their demise, remain unclaimed for want of relevant payment instructions"
and has proposed to set-up a Committee to examine and recommend how this amount
can be used to protect and further financial interest of the senior citizens.
Accordingly,
with the approval of the Union Finance Minister, a Committee has been set-up
with the following composition:
1)
Deputy Governor, RBI -
Chairman
2)
Secretary, Department of Posts
- Member
3)
Joint Secretary (Law), M/o Law and Justice - Member
4)
Dy. Managing Director of
S.B.I
- Member
5)
Executive Director, Punjab National Bank - Member
6)
Joint Secretary (Budget), DEA
-
Member
7)
Joint Director,
-
Member Secretary
National Savings
Institute
The Terms of Reference
(TOR) of the Committee would be:
·
Based on defined scope, by Reserve Bank of India, estimation of amount lying
unclaimed under various scheme's (Small Savings and other Savings Schemes of
banks) with Post Offices/ Public Sector Banks;
·
Procedure for bringing such unclaimed deposits to a common pool to be suggested
by the Committee. Changes, if any, required to be made in the legal framework
may be suggested. Committee to also suggest if such a pool should be placed
within Government account or outside it.
·
Committee to recommend how this unclaimed amount can be used to protect and
further financial interests of the senior citizens.
The Committee will submit its Report by 31st December 2014.
President releases a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian Musicians
The President of India, Shri Pranab
Mukherjee released a set of eight Commemorative Postage Stamps on Indian
Musicians at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 3,
2014).
The set of stamps brought out by the
Department of Posts feature luminaries in the field of classical Indian
music namely Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Ms. D.K.
Pattammal, Pandit Mallikarjun Mansur, Ms. Gangubai Hangal, Pandit Kumar
Gandharva, Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.
Speaking on the occasion, the
President stated that as we pay tribute to eight of the greatest music
maestros of contemporary India, we celebrate their life and work and
their matchless legacy. These eight maestros are, without a doubt, among
the tallest luminaries in the history of world music. They have not
only achieved personal perfection but have made extraordinary
contributions, in their respective fields, to the development and
evolution of the schools of music in which their talents were nurtured
and honed. Their contribution and its enrichment of our cultural
heritage cannot be quantified or estimated. It is infinite in its
resonance and their names will be mentioned with great reverence. Their
music will be cherished by the young and old, for many decades to come.
Monday 1 September 2014
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