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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, Wh...

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 ce...

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...

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 www.persmin.nic.in

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, specifical...

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 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 mobi...

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 cause...

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

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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 De...

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 mor...

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,...

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 t...

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 ...

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...

DOPT Orders... Important Government Orders published in the month of October, 2010 Date & No. Subject Download No.1801/1/12010-Estt. (C) 30-08-2010 Timely confirmation in various Central Civil Services- issue of guidelines. Click to View No. HRM-V/12(1)2003/FMA/Vol-II 11-01-2010 Enhancement in the rate of Fixed Medical Allowance, payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor medical treatment - regarding. Click to View F. No. 38/79/08-P&PW(G) 27-10-2010 Payment of Commutation Value of additional amount of pension in respect of employees who retired on/after 1.1.2006... Click to View No. HRD/2(3)82/EO-AO/Pt-III/43140 18-11-2010 Grant of Pay Structure of Grade Pay of Rs.4600 in PB-2 to the post that exists in the pre-revised scale of Rs.6500-10500 as on 01.01.2006... Click to View RBE.No. 155/2010 04-10-2010 rant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to new Zones/new Divisions - Regard...

MOST IMMEDIATE No. 11/1/2010-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training (JCA Section) North Block, New Delhi Dated the 6 th October, 2010 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Record Note of the Second Meeting of the Joint Committee on MACPS held under the Chairmanship of the Joint Secretary(E), DOPT on 15th September, 2010. The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith Record Note of the Second Meeting of the Joint Committee on MACPS held under the Chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (Establishment), DOPT on 15th September, 2010 for information and further necessary action. s/d (Smita Kumar) Director (Establishment-I) RECORD NOTE OF THE SECOND MEETING OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON MACPS HELD UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE JOINT SECRETARY (ESTABLISHMENT), DOP&T ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2010 **** The second meeting of the Joint Committee constituted to examine the anomalies per...

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. (A Government of Indian Enterprise) (Corporate Office) Bharat Sanchar Bhawan Janpath, New Delhi – 1100001. (PAT – Section) No. 13-4/2008 PAT (BSNL)Pt.i Dated : 1-11-2010 To All Heads of Telecom Circles All Heads of other Adminstrative units. Sub: Revised eligibility of CDA/ IDA pay for availing LTC by BSNL employees-Regarding. Sir, The issue of revising the eligibility of CDA/IDA pay for availing LTC by BSNL employees has been examined in this office as per existing provisions applicable for employees of BSNL before revision of their scales on CDA & IDA pay and revised eligibility of CDA/ IDA pay for TA/DA notified by EF Branch vide their O.M. No. 7-6/2006-EF/Vol.II(Pt.) dated 08.09.2010 and its corrigendum dated 21.09.2010. 2. Accordingly, the eligibility of IDA /CDA pay of BSNL employees for regulating their claims of LTC Bills is given in the Annexure I & II. 3. However, the regulatory conditions will remain the same as applica...

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LTD. (A Government of Indian Enterprise) CORPORATE OFFICE PAT SECTION Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, H.C. Mathur, New Delhi–01. OFFICE ORDER (No.16 of 2010) No 1-13/2010-PAT (BSNL)/encashment of HPL Dated, the 01.07.2010 Subject: Encashment of HPL against shortfall in Earned Leave of 300 days on retirement in respect of Executives/Non-executives absorbed/directly recruited in BSNL. The orders for applicability of DOP&T OM No.14028/3/2008-Estt (L) dated 25.9.2008 and 16.11.2009 for encashment of HPL against the short fall in Earned Leave of 300 days has been issued in respect of unabsorbed officers who have retired/will retire from BSNL vide this office order of even number dated 17.5.2010. The case for applicability of DOP&T om No.14028/3/2008-Estt (L) dated 25.9.2008 and 16.11.2009 for encashment of HPL against the short fall in Earned Leave of 300 days in respect of BSNL absorbed/directly recruited Executives/Non-executives has been under con...

Introduction of Automated System of Allotment in lower types of Govt. houses. With a view to introduce complete transparency, speedy allotment, higher occupancy of houses and enable the applicants to get houses of their choice, it has been decided to introduce the Automated System of Allotment in lower type as already introduced earlier in the higher types. In this system, list of all vacant houses and also the waiting list is placed on the website of this Directorate and the applicants are require to give their option for one or more houses of their choice in order of priority keeping in view their seniority as per procedure metioned herein under:- (i) With effect from the date as mentioned in para 2 below, all applications for allotment of houses will be accepted “on line” only. (ii) Every applicant will have to create his/her account by tilling up me required on line application form following the instructions on the screen. Aft...

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...

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 s...

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 ...

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 18-10-200...

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...

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 red...

No.20/87/2010-CS.II Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training ---- Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3, Dated, the 4 th November 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 Departm...

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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

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. ***** 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 spe...

NO.20/1/2010-Dir.(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) ****** 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 200...

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...

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

Workers eligible for interest on gratuity, rules Madurai Bench of HC An employee becomes eligible for gratuity on the termination of his employment after he has rendered continuous service for not less than five years, according to Section 4(1) of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. He is also entitled for interest on the gratuity in terms of Section 7(3) and 7(3A). Making these clear, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the Arumuganeri Salt Workers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd, Thoothukkudi district, to pay the amount to its worker, Mr A. Rajan, within 30 days from date of receipt of a copy of this order without further driving him to any other forum. Mr Justice K. Chandru, hearing a writ petition from the Society challenging the order dated January 27, 2009 of the Appellate Authority under the Act, Madurai (R-2), directing it to make interest payment if gratuity was not paid within 30 days from the date of his order, noted that from the beginning,...