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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No.TCII/2910/2012/Service Tax  New Delhi dt. 29.09.2012 Commercial Circular No. 60 of 2012 The General Managers, All Indian Railways Subject: Procedure Order for Implementing Service Tax Refunds on Passenger Fare Tickets Booked and Cancelled on or after 01.10.2012. This refers to Commercial Circular No.59 of 2012 on the levy of service tax on transportation of passengers by Rail in Air-conditioned classes and 1 AC Class. The following has been stated therein: In case of cancellation of tickets booked by the passengers on or after 01.10.2012, service tax can be refunded by Railways except for the portion of service tax on the amount of cancellation charges retained by the Railways.

No.1/23/2012-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd floor, Lok Nuyak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated: 27.9.2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Instructions regarding date of birth/age of family pensioners. This Department has issued instructions vide OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A), dated 21.5.2009, 11.8.2009, 25.6.2010 & 28.9.2010, OM No.1/19/11-P&PW(E), dated 3.8.2011 and OM No. 1/23/2012-P&PW(E), dated 13.09.2012 for consideration of date of birth/age for grant of additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners. Certain documents i.e. PAN Card. Matriculation certificate, Passport, CGHS Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID Card and Aadhaar Number issued by UIDAI have been allowed to be accepted in this regard.

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), August, 2012  The All-India CPI-IW rose by 2 points in August, 2012 and pegged at 214 (two hundred and fourteen). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.94 per cent between July and August compared with 0.52 per cent between the same two months a year ago.  The largest upward contribution to the change in current index came from food prices which rose by 1.24 per cent, contributing 1.31 percentage points to the total change. At item level, largest upward pressure came from Sugar, Arhar Dal, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Rice, Potato, Mustard & Groundnut Oil, Milk Buffalo, Banana, Goat Meat, Onion, Medicine (Allopathic) and Private Tuition Fee. 

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees -  Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2012. No.1(8)/2012-E-II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated: 28th September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2012. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1(1)/2012-E-II (B) dated 3rd April, 2012 on the subject mentioned aboe and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 65% to 72% with effect from 1st July, 2012.

Setting up of NPS Information Desk - PFRDA Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority ICADR Building, 1st Floor, Plot No. 6, Institutional Area Phase II,  Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070 ADVERTISEMENT FOR INVITING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL “Setting up of NPS Information Desk” The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) oversee the functions of National Pension System (NPS). An NPS Information Desk is functional in PFRDA. Now PFRDA intends to float fresh Requests for Proposal (RFP) for appointing new service provider for the NPS information Desk with extended scope of activities for facilitating easy information dissemination to existing as well as potential subscribers of NPS and for enhancing the general awareness of citizens.

No.S.14021/23/2006-MS Government of India Ministry of health & Family Welfare Nirman Bavan, New Delhi Dated 20th September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules, 1944. The undersigned is directed to say that a number of representations have been received in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government Employees and their family members under CS(MA) Rules, 1944. 2. In view of the hardship faced by CS(MA) beneficiaries for their own treatment and the treatment of their family members at Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), the matter has been examined in the Ministry and it has been decided to empanel Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.

Levy of Service Tax on Railway Passengers Travelling in AC Class/First Class from 1st October 2012 In compliance of the provisions contained in Finance Bill 2012 and subsequent notifications issued by Ministry of Finance, the Service Tax in case of railway travel, which was exempted upto 30th September 2012, will be levied on the fare of passenger services in the following classes from 1st October 2012.  (i) AC First Class,  (ii) Executive Class,  (iii) AC-2 tier Class,  (iv) AC-3 tier class,  (v) AC Chair Car class,  (vi) AC Economy class and  (vii) First Class.

R.B.Estt. No.107/2012 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) No.E(NG)I-2009/PM1/4 New Delhi, dated 26.09.2012 The General Managers, All Indian Railways & PUs (As per mailing list) Sub: Status of Promotions, made between date of effect and date of Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, and Seniority of Staff in merged grades in pursuance of Recommendations of 6th CPC. The issue of status of promotions made between date of effect and date of effect and date of implementation of 6th CPC and seniority of staff in case where two or more pre-revised grades were merged and placed in a common grade pay, in consonance with the recommendations of 6th CPC, was under consideration of Ministry of Railways in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T).

CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS ULAN BATAR ROAD, PALAM DELHI CANTT 110010 No. CGDA/AT-I/NPS/CIR  Dated: 19- 09-2012. To The PCsDA/CsDA/PCA(Fys) Kolkata, CsFA(Fys)/ACAS(Accts) Air HQrs (PrAO, NPS) Subject: New Pension Scheme Cancellation of SCFs As you are aware that the PFRDA has revised the functionality related to New Pension Scheme from 1st May, 2012. According to this revised functionality, if the requisite information viz is not provided by the accredited bank, the funds are returned by the Trustee Bank, and in such cases if the funds are not re-remitted by the accredited bank with requisite information within 15 days of uploading the SCF, the SCF is deleted/cancelled by the NSDL.

ATTENTION PRE-2006 PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS No. 38011/2/2011-Ad.I Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs North Block, New Delhi Date: 24th September, 2012 Office Memorandum Subject: Revision of PPOs of pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners — Furnishing of details - Regarding. Pensioners from Department of Economic Affairs, Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd.(SPMCIL) and National Saving Institute(NSI) who had retired from the Government Service on or before 31.3.2006, are requested to fill-up the details in the enclosed Performa along with the documents mentioned there in and send the same to the following officers through Speed/Registered Post expeditiously so that the proposal regarding revision of their pension could be finalized at the earliest. While forwarding the information, your Designation at the time of retirement may please be indicated distinctly :

‘One Rank One Pension’: Why the BJP supports Ex-Servicemen’s demand   1. The ‘One Rank One Pension’ issue has been raised before both the V and VI pay commissions.  2. The issue is about the considerable disparity in pension between pensioners that retired pre 1996, between 1996-2006 and post 2006. 3. The tying up of pensions with the last drawn pay is applied universally to both civilian and defence personnel. 4. Since the pay scales were revised by the V and VI pay commissions, the tie up with the last drawn pay had widened the disparity in pensions (as referred in the note) 

No. 1/16/2011- P&PW(E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel. Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare (Desk ‘E’) 3rd Floor. Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi. the 8th December. 2011 Office Memorandum Sub : Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14, PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare O.M. of even number, dated 8th December, 2011 on the above subject (copy enclosed). From the representations received in this Department, it appears that some offices ask the applicant family pensioners for the documents not indicated in the office memorandum indicated above.

Air India to Pay Salaries for the Months of July and August 2012 Civil Aviation Minister Asks the Airline to Make Up-To-Date Payments to Employees  Air India will pay salaries to all its employees for the month of July 2012 by the 27th of September, 2012. The salaries for the non-licensed category of employees for the month of August 2012 will also be paid by the 29th September, 2012. In addition, the Airline will pay the PLI for the licensed category of employees for the month of May 2012. This will entail an overall expenditure of Rs. 230 Crore. 

Rs.2300 crore approved to meet the demands of Ex-servicemen pensioners Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Defence  24-September-2012 21:35 IST Rs.2300 crore approved to meet the demands of Ex-servicemen pensioners The Union Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary for benefits to ex-servicemen on four issues.   The financial implications of the improvements made as per the Cabinet decision on the four items are broadly estimated at Rs.2300 crore per annum.  The details are as follows: I. One Rank One Pension: On One Rank One Pension, the demand of the Defence Forces and Ex-Servicemen Associations is that uniform pension be paid to the Defence Forces personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service irrespective of their date of retirement and any future enhancement in the rates of pension be automatically passed on to the past pensioners. 

INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH KRISHI BHAVAN : NEW DELHI F.No.2-10/2010-CR(A)&RTI (vol.II) Dated: July 23, 2012 CIRCULAR Subject: Timely completion and proper maintainance of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) (formerly known as ACR) — communication of all entries / below benchmark gradings etc. for fairness and  transparency in public administration reg. As you are aware APARs (previously known as ACRs) play an important role in the efficiency and morale of the services. The object of writing the confidential report and making entries is to give an opportunity to the public servant to improve the performance.

CABINET APPROVES 7% HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR CENTRAL STAFF... UNION CABINET APPROVED A PROPOSAL TO HIKE ADDITIONAL DEARNESS ALLOWANCE BY 7% FOR CENTRAL STAFF AND CENTRAL PENSIONERS... THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT TODAY APPROVED A SEVEN PER CENT HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS, THIS HIKE IS TO BE EFFECTIVE RETROSPECTIVELY FROM JULY 2012...

IMPORTANT CIRCULAR AN/SAS/165O2/MTS-CLK/2012/PROG Office of the CGDA Ulan Botar Road, Palam Delhi Cantt. 110010 Dated: 19/09/2012 To, All the PCsDA/CsDA The Pr. Controller of Accounts(Fys.), Kolkata and All controllers of Finance and Accounts (Fys.) All Pr. IFAs/IFAs Subject: Holding Examination for promotions of Educationally qualified MTS (Erstwhile group - 'D’ & Record Clerk) to the grade of Clerk. References are being received from various controllers seeking clarification whether the candidates who have appeared in the subject examination are required to attempt the typewriting test in the same language as they have opted for the written examination.

CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS ULAN BATAR ROAD, PALAM, DELHI CANTT-10 No. AN/XI/11101/Examination/2012  Dated: 18/09/2012. To, All PCsDA/ PCA (Fys)/CsDA Subject: Holding of Typewriting test for Promotion of MTS to the Grade of CIerk. Reference : In continuation of HQ letter No.AN/XI/11101/1/2004 dated 20/11/04. The clarifications on the above subject have been sought for by some of the Controllers’ offices, consequent upon change of other educational qualification in revised RR. The following points may be noted, while conducting a typewriting test on Computer. 1. The typewriting test is a qualifying test only at speed of not less than 35 words per minute in English correspond to 9000 KDPH and 30 words per minute correspond to 9000 KDPH in Hindi and average of 5 key depressions for each word on Computer. The test will consist of one paper on running matter of 10 minutes duration. The candidates may repeat the test passage if they finished it bef

Cabinet may consider hike in dearness allowance of Central Govt employees in a meeting today New Delhi: The Union Cabinet is expected to meet this evening to consider a 7 per cent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central government employees. Once approved, it will benefit over 52 lakh government employees.

Advertisement for inviting proposals under Central Sector Scheme of Free Coaching for SC & OBC Students during 2012-13.   No.11020/1/2010-SCD-I  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT  DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT  *****  Subject: Advertisement for inviting proposals under Central Sector Scheme of “Free Coaching for SC & OBC Students" during 2012-13 . The,  Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,  Department of Social Justice and Empowerment invites proposals from reputed coaching institutions/centres for providing free coaching to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the ratio of 70:30.  The programme would cover coaching for: 

THE DRAFT RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BILL, 2012  Department of Disability Affairs has released "Draft the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2012 on its website. The proposed law seeks to repeal the Persons with Disabilities Act of 1995 and to replace it with a comprehensive rights based law in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Click to view the complete draft of the bill as pdf format...

Central D.A. likely to be cleared by cabinet on Monday evening It is all set to approve 7% D.A. for Central employees and pensioners by the cabinet. The cabinet meeting scheduled on Friday, the 21st September has been rescheduled on Tuesday and then advanced to Monday (24/09/2012) evening. Once approved the total Dearness Allowance payable from 1st July 2012 will be 72% of total pay. Employees are likely to get 3 months arrears in cash and the enhanced pay will be effected from the salary of October 2012. Pensioners are likely to get it with the pension of October 2012.

National Training Policy 2012 : Training to employees to improve performance Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri. V.Narayanasamy replied in Lok Sabha to the question about any extensive training to the Govt. and PSU employees in order to improve their performance and skill. National Training Policy 2012 circulated vide Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 12021/8/2011-Trg.I dated 19.01.2012 to all Central Ministries/Departments stipulates that: 

INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH KRISHI BHAVAN : NEW DELHI F.No.1(08)/2010-CR Cell Dated 15th June, 2012 CIRCULAR Performance Appraisal is a key component of Human Resource Development in every organization. Government of India guidelines provide for the time schedule for the completion of Annual Performance Appraisal Report(APAR). APARS of all the Project Coordinators, RMPs of ICAR and all Scientists posted at ICAR Hqrs. are being maintained by CR Cell of ICAR Hqrs. It has been observed from the records of CR Cell of the Council that the APARs of many scientists have not been received in  the CR Cell of ICAR Hqrs. so far.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(NG)II/1998/RC-1/64 RBE No.102/2012 New Delhi, dated 14.09.2012 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units etc. Sub: Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications — regarding. Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letters No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt dated 09.12.2010 and No. E(NG)II/2011/RR-1/11/ dated 09.12.2011 (RBE No.166/2011) regarding educational qualification for recruitment in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5,200-20,200 having Grade Pay of  Rs.1800/- and No.E(NG)II/2011/RC-1/NE/21 dated 06.02.2012 extending the appilcablilty of (RBE No.166/2011) to widows.

No. AB-14017/36/2011-Estt(RR)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  Department of Personnel and Training  New Delhi, the 21st September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments — date of effect of promotions. The Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for scientists is in position in some of the scientific Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with the issue of guidelines issued by this Department under O.M. No.2/41/97-PIC dated the 9th November, 1998. The same is presently governed by the Modified FCS guidelines issued by this Department after 6th CPC under O.M. No. AB 14017/37/2008- Estt(RR) dated the 10th September, 2010.

FM APPROVES RAJIV GANDHI EQUITY SAVINGS SCHEME FOR RETAIL INVESTORS The  Union  Finance Minister, Shri. P. Chidambaram approved a new tax saving scheme called “Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme“(RGESS), exclusively for the first time retail investors in securities market. This Scheme would give tax benefits to new investors who invest up to Rs. 50,000 and whose annual income is below Rs. 10 lakh. The Scheme not only encourages the flow of savings and improves the depth of domestic capital markets, but also aims to promote an ‘equity culture’ in India.  This is also expected to widen the retail investor base in the Indian securities markets. 

F.No.1/8/2012-IR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi,  dated 11th September, 2012. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Suo motu disclosure on official tours of Ministers and other officials.  Sub-Section (2) of Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005 requires every public authority to take steps in accordance with the requirements of clause (b) of sub-section (1) to provide as much information suo motu to the public at regular intervals through various means of communications, including internet, so that the public have minimum resort to use the Act to obtain information. 

Central Board of Secondary Education Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg, Delhi-92. Circular No: 70 F.23/CBSE/PRO/Almanac 2013/2012  14.09.2012 All Heads of Schools Affiliated to the Board Subject: Inviting Young Artists from CBSE affiliated schools. Greetings! Art is a universally accepted mode of expression which develops creativity, aesthetic sensibilities and sharpens senses through keen observation of the environment. Art is a way of discovering space, organization, colours, forms, lines, texture, movement; sound etc. A student develops a sense of organization which further inculcates a sense of order with regard to their personal appearance, home, school and community.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) S.No. PC-VI/301 No. PC-VI/2011/IR-A/2 RBE No.105/2012 New Delhi, dated 19.09.2012 The GMs/CAOs(R), All Indian Railways & Production Units (As per mailing list) Sub: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 — Clarification under Second Proviso under Rule 5 regarding option on promotions between 1/1/2006 & the date of notification. Ref: - Railway Boards Notification GSR 643(E) dated 04/9/2008. Second proviso to Rule 5 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 provides that Provided further that in cases where a Railway servant has been placed in a higher pay scale between 1.1.2006 and the date of notification of these Rules on account of promotion, upgradation of pay scale etc. the Railway servant may elect to switch over the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion, upgradation etc.” References have been received from some of the Ra

Cabinet meeting to consider hike in DA postponed The meeting of the Union Cabinet, which was scheduled to consider a 7 per cent hike in dearness allowance to 80 lakh central government employees and pensioners, has been put off to next week. “The Cabinet, CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) and CCI (Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure) meetings scheduled for Friday, have been postponed,” an official announcement said. Cabinet meetings usually take place on Thursdays, but they have been postponed apparently in view of the rapid political developments in the aftermath of the government’s decision to hike diesel prices and operationalise its earlier move to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Railway Board Orders : AIRF published an one more important clarification order on MACP Scheme for Railway employees, which was issued by Railway Board on 12th October, 2012. We are placing the order here for your information... GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR  MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA  (RAILWAY BOARD) S.No. PC-VI/299 No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 RBE No.100/2012  New Delhi, dated 12.09.2012 The General Manager/ OSDs/CAOs(R), All Indian Railways & PUs (As per mailing list) Sub : MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE - Clarification reg. References have been received from Zonal Railways seeking clarification regarding grant of benefits under MACPS in respect of the employees qualifying through LDCE/GDCE. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal department of Government on MACPS and it has been decided as under: 

Status Report in respect of Cadre Review proposals as on October, 2007 Department of Personnel and Training published the status report in respect of Cadre Review proposals as on October, 2007. Any further proposals as and when received, will be updated immediately in our blog... CADRE REVIEW COMPLETED DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS Status as on October, 2007

No.12/5/2012- CS.II (B) Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  Department of Personnel and Training  3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,  New Delhi, dated 19th September , 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Extension of Select List Year 2003 - Information regarding debarred candidates. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No.11/1/2011-CS.II (B) dated 13th July, 2012. All the cadre units were requested to furnish inter-alia the information regarding the candidates who were debarred for promotion to the grade of UDC for the Select List 2004,2005,2006 & 2007. The information has, however, either not been furnished by the cadre units or the same is incomplete.

Stage dharna today against New Pension Scheme by AIRF and its affiliates unions  On the Call of All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) massive Dharnas and Protest against New Pension System all across Indian Railways today. In its official website of AIRF, press release has been published regarding this above matter and we have placed here contents of the press release for your information... All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) PRESS RELEASE NEW DELHI 18th September 2012 – On the call of All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) its affiliate Unions will stage massive Dharna/protest and Demonstration at their working places all over Indian Railways on 19th September 2012 against the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and will compel the Central Government to withdraw the NPS and reinstate the old Pension Scheme.

KV School New Uniform 2012 : KV Sangathan has advised to parents of KV students to get new uniforms from anywhere, there is no recommendation on particularly to buy materials from any vendor or manufacturers. So many varieties of materials and readymade stitched uniforms are available in major cities of India. Though, KVS has informed as follows... "KVS is receiving the queries regarding the vendors/firms to be short listed for the supply of uniform for the students studying in Kendriya Vidyalayas. It has also come to the notice that some schools are giving a wrong notion about the availability of changed uniform through selected vendors.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS  RAILWAY BOARD RBE No.94/2012 No.E(NG)II/2005/RR-1/6 New Delhi, Dated 30.8.2012 The General Managers (P),   All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/ALD, Metro Railway/Kolkata; CAO/MTP/Chennai, Mumbai; CAO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi; Chairmen/All Railway Recruitment Borads; Director General, RDSO/Licknow & RSC/Vadodara; Directro, IRISET/Secundrabad, IRICEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik & IRIM & EE / Jamalpur; DFCCIL/New Delhi and Managing Director/Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. Sub : Recognition of qualification of Prathama Examination conducted by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad. Ref : Letter No. E(NG)II/2002/RR-1/7 dated 25.1.2002 (RBE No. 11/2002), letters of even number dated 26.4.2005 (RBE No.67/2005) & 23.1.2007(RBE No. 13/2007). Attention is invited to this office letters quoted above vide which instructions were issued recognizing and extending recognition granted to PRATHAMA examinati

RBE No.98/2012 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS  RAILWAY BOARD No.2012/F(E)-III/2(2)/1 New Delhi, Dated 07.09.2012 The GMs/FA & CAOs,  All Indian Railways/Production Units.  (As per mailing list) Subject : Study Leave for Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fellowship and other Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes. Copies of Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T)’s O.M.s No.4(1)-E.IV(A)/75 dated 07.06.1976, No. 3023/13/82-Estt(L) dated 29.09.1983 and No. 13023/2/2008-Estt.(L) dated 01.09.2011 on the above subject are enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Rules 51, 57 and 59 of Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules 1972 mentioned in the above OMs correspond to Rules 2, 8 and 10 of Study Leave Rules, under Appendix V of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I., 1985 Edition. 2. Please acknowledge receipt. DA: Three. No. 2012/F(E)-III/2(2)/1 sd/- 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) S.No. PC-VI/300 No. PC-VI/2008/1/5/2 RBE No.101/2012 New Delhi, dated 13.09.2012 The GMs/CAOs(R), All Indian Railways & Production Units (As per mailing list) Sub: Allotment of revised pay structure for Official Language staff of Indian Railways. Based on the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, the revised pay structure of Rajbhasha staff of Zonal Railways was notified vide Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008 and 19.11.2008. There have been demands regarding improvement in the pay structure of above staff and an item has been raised by both the Federations before Departmental Anomaly Committee also.

No Roll Back of decision on LPG : May increase from 6 to 10 Cylinders per year..! Government is contemplating to increase the limit of subsidised LPG cylinders to a household from 6 to 10 per year. No roll back of decsions on diesel, LPG and FDI, said Finance Minister. But there is a chance, contemplates the option of raising the number of LPG cylinders to be made available at subsidised rates from the current 6 to 10 cylinders per year. An earlier, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) chaired by Prime Minister had taken the decisions that supply of subsidised LPG cylinders(14.2 kg) per household to six cylinders in a year at the rate of Rs.399 and need of beyond that would have to be paid at the rate of Rs.746 per cylinder.

“No Work, No Pay” will not apply to employees who were willing to work... Ruling on ‘no work, no pay’ principle The principle of ‘no work, no pay’ will not apply to employees who were willing to work but not allowed to work by the employers despite valid judicial orders in favour of the workers, the Madras High Court Bench in Madurai has held. Justice S. Manikumar passed the ruling while dismissing a writ petition filed by Madurai Municipal Corporation in 2004 challenging an award passed by a labour court in 1999 to reinstate a sanitary worker who was dismissed from service in 1995 for unauthorised absence from duty. Pointing out that the sanitary worker S. Mariappan was reinstated only in 2007, without prejudice to the outcome of the present writ petition, despite the order passed by the labour court, the judge said that he was entitled to back-wages from 1999 to 2007. He could also not be penalised or denied wages for the fault of the Corporation in not reinstating

CBSE Circular : National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2013   CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY  EDUCATION (An Autonomous Organisation under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development Govt. of India)  “SHIKSHA KENDRA”, 2, COMMUNITY CENTRE, PREET VIHAR,  DELHI – 110301 No.F(1)/CBSE/NEET/2012 Dated:  11.09.2012 PRESS RELEASE Pursuant to the Notification published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 21st December, 2010, the Medical Council of India with the approval of the Central Government amended the regulations on Graduate Medical Education 1997 and made provision for a Single Eligibility cum Entrance Examination, namely, National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to MBBS Course in each academic year.

Pensioners Portal Orders 2012 - Agenda Items for 21st Meeting of SCOVA Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has published the agenda items for 21st meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) to be held on 27th September, 2012 on its official website. Fourteen agenda points has been published in the notification, the important headlines of the points as follows...

RBE No.95/2012 Clarification/Corrigendum No.28   GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD   No.2012/E(Sports)/4(1)/Policy Clarifications New Delhi, 3rd September 2012   The General Managers (P), All Zonal Railways including CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata, The CAO(R), DMW/Patiala, The DG, RDSO/Lucknow. Sub:- Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota . Ref:- Railway Board’s letters of even number dated dt. 18.04.2012 (RBE No. 52/2012) & 26.06.2012 (RBE No. 75/2012) and 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010). In continuation of Board’s letters referred to above regarding recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against Sports Quota, following is clarified:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD   RBE No.92/2012 No.E(NG)II/2002/RR-1/50/Pt.A. New Delhi, Dated 30.8.2012 The General Managers (P),   All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/ALD, Metro Railway/Kolkata; CAO/MTP/Chennai, Mumbai; CAO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi; Chairmen/All Railway Recruitment Borads; Director General, RDSO/Licknow & RSC/Vadodara; Directro, IRISET/Secundrabad, IRICEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik & IRIM & EE / Jamalpur; DFCCIL/New Delhi and Managing Director/Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. Sub: Recognition/acceptance of qualification awarded by Model Industrial Training Institutes (MITIs), Haldwani/Jodhpur/Calicut/Choudwar – regarding. Ref: This office letter No. E(NG)-II/2002/RR-1/50 dated 8.10.2002 (RBE No. 184/2002).

BSNL Offers 20% Discount to Central Government employees and Pensioners...   BSNL offers 20% special discount to Central and State Government employees and Pensioners on usage and rental charges on Wireless Broadband (WiMAX) Postpaid connections.   In order to increasing of broadband services with grace to all serving and retired Central Govt., State Govt. and PSU employees, visually impaired, BSNL staff, BSNL has announced a special discount scheme of 20% discount on usage and rental postpaid wireless broadband services.

‘Reimburse government staff for private treatment’ A central government servant is entitled for reimbursement even if he takes treatment in a private hospital under emergent situation, the TN Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal has held. M Mohamed Salia, Deputy Chief Engineer, Southern Railway, while returning home, suffered a heart attack on November 20, 2008. Due to the urgency of the matter, his wife admitted him in the nearest private hospital Frontier Lifeline, as the Railway Hospital was 10 km away from her residence. After a by-pass surgery and necessary treatment, he was discharged on December 12, 2008. He paid Rs.3.10 lakh towards hospital bills.

No.1/23/2012-P&PW( E)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,  Khan Market, New Delhi  Dated: 11th September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners regarding. In accordance with the instructions issued vide this Departments OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 21.5.2009, 11.8.2009, 25.6.2010 & 28.9.2010 and OM No.1/19/11-P&PW(E) dated 3.8.2011, additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners is allowed on the basis of the date of birth/age recorded in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) or other office records. Only in case the details regarding date of birth/age are not available in the PPO/office records, additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners has been allowed on the basis of certain documents i.e. PAN Card, Matriculation certificate, Passport, CGHS Car

No.12035/7/2010-Policy-II Government of India Directorate of Estate Nirman Bhawan New Delhi Dated 13.09.2012 Office Memorandum Subject- Allotment of residential accommodation to All India Service Officers of AGMUT Cadre from Tenure Pool. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate's OM No.12024/1/95-Pol.II dated 15.06.2012 on the above mentioned subject and to say that the Officers of AGMUT cadre are requested to provide the grade pay of the officers of their service and batch already put on Central Deputation, so that the applicants seniority con be fixed properly in the waiting list for allotment of residential houses.

 Suspension of empanelment of ‘Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram. Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. from the list of AYUSH Hospitals/Centres empanelled under CGHS - reg. Government of India  Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  Department of Health & Family Welfare,  Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road,  New Delhi 110 001 No. S.11045/7/2012-CGHS/HEC  Dated the 12th September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Suspension of empanelment of ‘Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram. Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. from the list of AYUSH Hospitals/Centres empanelled under CGHS - reg. CGHS vide its O.M No. Z. 28015/01/2006-HD Cell/CGHS (P) dated 1st January, 2008 issued a list of Ayurvedic, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) Hospitals / Centers empanelled under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules wherein Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram was empanelled for Naturopathy system of medicine for providing healthcare facilities to CGHS beneficiaries.

Name list of the participants in the NAC and MACP meeting from Staff and Official Side has been listed in the Annexure II and Annexure VI of official minutes. We are reproducing the name list here... List of Participants in the Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July,  2012  at 3.00 PM in Room No. 119, North Block, New Delhi.  CHAIRPERSON  Shri. P K Misra, Secretary (Personnel)  OFFICIAL SIDE   1. Mamta Kundra JS (E), DoPT 2. Madhulika P. Sukul, JS(Pers), M/o Finance 3. P.K.Sharma, AM(Staff),M/o Railways 4. Prashant Mishra, ED/PC, M/o Railways 5. Neera Khuntia , ED/PC II, M/o Railways   6. V.P.Singh, DDG(Estt), D/O Post 7. Surender Kumar, ADG(PCC) D/Post   8. Kamlesh Kumar Tripathi, D/o  Telecommunications 9. R.Magadewan ADG(B&A) D/o Posts   10.  K.K. Mittal, Director, D/o P&PW   11. Harjit Singh, US,D/o P&PW   12. S.P.Kakkar, US(Administration), D/o P&PW 13. D.K.Solanki,U.S. D/o Pension & P.W   14. M.C.Worthing, Defe

DOPT publishes the minutes of MACP Joint Committee Meeting held on 27.7.2012 The official summary record of discussins of the MACP Joint Committee, which was held on 27th July, 2012 has been issued by DOPT on 13.9.2012. As per the decision taken in the National Anomaly Committee meeting, the separate meeting was held on 27.7.2012 charied by the Joint Secretary of DoPT. We placed the official record note of the meeting of MACP Joint Committee... Summary Record of discussions of the meeting held on 27th July, 2012 with the Staff Side on the issues relating to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS)   In the meeting of the National Anomaly Committee, held on 17/07/2012, it was decided that Joint Secretary (E), DOPT will hold a separate meeting with the Leaders of Staff Side to discuss the issues relating to MACP Scheme which formed Agenda Item No 42 of the National Anomaly Committee. Accordingly a meeting was held on 27/07/2012 in Room No. 190 at North Block, New

Department of Personnel and Training has now published the official minutes of 4th meeting of the  National Anomaly Committee held on 5th January, 2012. We have reproduced the full text of the minutes and given below for your ready reference... Summary Record of Discussions of the 4th meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 5.1.2012 The 4th meeting of the National Anomaly Committee was held on 5.1.2012 at 2.30 PM at New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Shri R C Misra, Secretary DOP&T . The Chairman welcomed all members of Official and Staff Side and expressed the hope that the Committee will be able to resolve the issues through a collaborative process. The Leader of Staff Side in his introductory remarks desired that the issues relating to increasing the frequency of the meetings of the National Council and other fora; increment for those whose date of increment fell between February 2006 to June 2006, benefit of MACP for Loco Drivers should be resolved on

Department of Personnel and Training has issued official minutes of 5th National Anomaly Committee meeting held on 17.7.2012. DOPT published the detailed official minutes of the 4th National Anomaly Committee Meeting, which was held on 5th January, 2012 today on its official website and also the summary record of discussions of the meeting held on 27th July, 2012 with the Staff Side on the issues relating to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). The detailed report of the discussions and decisions on agenda items with the Staff Side members. The minutes of the meeting was given in four parts as follows... Annexure - I :  Summary Record of Discussions of the 4th meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 5.1.2012  Annexure - II :  List of Participants in the Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July,  2012. Annexure - III :  Summary Record of discussions of the meeting held on 27th July, 2012 with the Staff Side on the issues r

National Anomaly Committee Meeting Minutes issued by DOPT Department of Personnel and Training has issued detailed minutes with agenda items of the meeting of National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July, 2012. Click the link to view the order...

DOPT issued FAQ on RTI Department of Personnel and Training has issued an another clarifications on Right to Information Act (RTI) as in the form of FAQ. Nearly seventeen questions and answers are compiled with simple and effective information. We reproduced the contents of the FAQ and given below for your reference… FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ON RTI (AS ON JANURARY 2012) Q.1. What is Information?   Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions,  advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data  material held in any electronic form. It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.  

No. 20020/4/2010-Estt. (D) Government of India Ministiy of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Delhi  Dated the 13th September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. The undersigned is directed to invite reference to para 2 (i) of this Department’s O.M. No.AB-14017/66/2008-Estt. (RR) dated 9th March, 2009, which provides that where all the posts in one or more pre-revised scales are merged with a higher pre-revised scale and given a common replacement scale/grade pay / pay scale, the suitability of the incumbents need not be assessed for granting them the higher replacement scale / grade pay / pay scale, there is also no need for the incumbents to complete any minimum eligibility service in the earlier scale of pay. There will be no change in the inter se seniority of the inc

No.8(01)/2007-D(Pen/Pol) (Vol.III)  Government of India  Ministry of Defence  Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare B-Wing, Sena Bhawan,  New Delhi  Dated 23 August, 2012 To THE CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF SUBJECT : Restoration of withheld portion of Ordinary Family Pension to widow of ESM in Nepal. The proposal regarding restoration of withheld portion of Ordinary family pension to the Widow of ESM in Nepal has been under consideration by the Government of India. As per extant provision, ordinary family pension can be divided in the event of a pensioner having more than one wife. Plural marriages are apparently very common in Nepal. Therefore, Record office, Indian Embassy has recommended apportionment of ordinary family pension depending upon the number of wives recorded. PCDS(P) is the pension sanctioning authority and full share of family pension to a claimant is not agreed unless it is established that t

Determination of Seniority of Direct Recruits Minister of Persmin Shri.V.Narayanasamy informed in Lok Sabha on 22nd August, 2012 regarding the subject of seniority of gazetted officers in Central Services and Central Paramilitary Forces. Written reply was submitted by the Minister to the above question, The seniority of officers in Central services is fixed as per provisions of statutory recruitment rules applicable to the post. In other cases instructions issued vide this Department’s O.M. dated 11.11.2010 will apply.

Re-designate the posts of LDC/UDC and Assistant in Central Secretariat Change in designations of Assistants of CSS When answering in Rajya Sabha to the unstarred question about change of designation of the Assistant and Section Officers of CSS, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri.V.Narayanasamy said that there was no such agreement between Government and CSS/CSCS associations. In the 57th Ordinary Meeting of the Departmental Council (JCM) of DoP&T, held on 8.5.2010, a demand was raised by the staff side to re-designate the posts of LDC/UDC and Assistant in Central Secretariat. The Official side had expressed its “No Objection” to the proposal. The staff side was asked to come up with their suggestions in this regard. These posts have not been re-designated.

Railways offers various categories of Technician posts under Group 'D' and 'C' Indian Railways offers various categories of Technician posts under Group 'D' and 'C' in the Department of different zones. The Eastern Railway, Southern Railway and West Central Railway offers numerous technician posts under Group 'C' in the pay band of Rs.1800 (5200-20200)... Eastern Railway 4179 Helper II/Khalasi, Porter, Gateman, Trackman/ Khalasi/Valveman categories in Eastern Railway, Kolkata Last Date : 01.10.2012  http://www.rrcer.com/Notification%200112.pdf

Pension Portal Orders 2012 : Action taken report on the decisions of the 29th meeting of SCOVA 21st meeting of SCOVA to be held on 27th September 2012 Department of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has issued an order regarding the meeting of the SCOVA under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP). The office memorandum stated that the action taken report on the decisions of the 20th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 21st September, 2011 is enclosed with the OM. The next and 21st meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) to be held on 27th September, 2012 at 11 AM at Civil Services Officers’ Institute (CSOI), New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP).

Sale of canteen items in open market The below information was given by the Minister of Shri A.K.Antony in Lok Sabha in a written reply on 13.8.2012 pertaining to the sale of CSD Canteen items in open market. Sale of liquor/groceries to entitled customers of Defence canteens is through Unit Run Canteens (URCs). To stop irregularities, smart cards with confidential PIN (Personal Identification Number) have been introduced so that authorized persons alone can avail canteen facilities. Monetary limits for purchase of goods have been fixed and are strictly being followed. Surprise checks are carried out by the administrative/security staff of the respective canteens.

Format to Issue Medical Disability Certificate for allotment of Government Accommodation Government of India DR.RAM MANOHAR LOHIA HOSPITAL SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCEINCES (Please Strike out whichever is not applicable) No. Date : 1) General Observations : This is to certify that Ms/Mrs/Mr................................................aged.........years, Male/Female, son / daughter / wife / husband / father / mother / brother / sister / mother or father-in-law of Ms/Mrs/Mr....................................is a diagnosed case of ...............................................................and is undergoing treatment in the department of .............................of this Hospital since..............................

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN 18 INSTITUTIONAL AREA, SHAHEED JEET SINGH MARG NEW DELHI-110 016 Date 16.08.2012 F.11083-2/2012-KVSHQ/ADMN-I Sub : Minutes of the meeting of the JCM of KVS held on 25.07.2012 in the Conference Hall. Room No.112 ‘C’ Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. A copy of the minutes of the JCM meeting held on 25.07.2012 duly approved by Chairperson, JCM of KVS is enclosed. Comments if any, may please be forwarded to the undersigned by 31.08.2012 positively. The next meeting of JCM will be held on 18.10.2012. The time and venue will be communicated in due course. (Dr. E.Prabhakar) Joint Commisssioner (Pers.) & Member Secretary, JCM, KVS KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ.) NEW DELHI MINUTES OF JCM MEETING HELD ON 25.07.2012 IN ROOM NO. 112 ‘C’ WING, SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI. THE MEETING OF JCM HELD ON 25.07.2012 IN ROOM NO. 112 ‘C’ WING, SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI. The following were present Sl.No. - MEMBERS OF JCM - D

IRCTC E-Ticket Booking : Rolling Deposit Scheme (RDA) for quick booking through internet One more good move by IRCTC Reliable sources said that the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporatin Limited (IRCTC) is decided to lanuch a new deposit scheme for passengers to book e-tickets faster through internet.

PR.CONTROLLER 0F DEFENCE ACCOUNTS 107, LOWER AGRAM ROAD, AGRAM POST, BANGALORE-560007 CIRCULAR NO: AN/II/3O23/CGHS DATED: JUL 18, 2012 TO: All Sub-Offices under PCDA B”lore. SUB: Issue of Individual / Plastic Cards beneficiaries — reg. A copy of Circular received from CGHS Bangalore vide their letter No: Plastic Cards/CGHS/Admn/2521 dtd 7th June 2012 regarding Issue of Individual / Plastic Cards is enclosed. A copy of guidelines on issue of Individual Plastic Cards to each CGHS Beneficiary (serving and retired) received from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare NewDelhi is also enclosed.

RBE No.93/2012 PC-VI No.298/2012 Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No.E(W)2008/ED-24 New Delhi, Dated: 31/08/2012 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & PUs.. Sub : Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy - Clarification. Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions / clarifications on Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway Servants, based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. 2. Further clarifications in the matter of reimbursement of Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy, have been issued by Department of Personnel & Training, the nodal Department, vide their OMs No.12011/07/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 23-05-2012 and 31-05-2012. The O.M. dated 23-05-2012 provides for reimbursement of fee charged by the school for teaching through audio-visual tools being covere

List of Unit Run Canteens under CSD The below information was given by the Minister of Defence Shri.A.K.Antony in a written reply in Rajaya Sabha regarding the subject of URC in the entire nation as follows... There are approximately 3730 Unit Run Canteens (URCs) in different States registered with Canteen Stores Department (CSD). Details of the URCs set up in different states is annexed as Appendix. The URCs are run under the arrangement of the units/formations of Defence Services. They procure items from CSD to sell them to service personnel with a moderate profit. In the Performance Audit of CSD conducted by C&AG, a recommendation has been made that the URCs should be regarded as retail outlets, integral to CSD. The report of C&AG is under examination of PAC.

Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Amendment Rules, 2012 (Gazette Notification regarding the amendment in the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981) EXTRACT FROM THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : PART II, SEC. 3, SUB-SEC. (ii) MINISTR OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 8th June, 2012 S.O. 1964 - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the comptroller and Auditor General in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981, namely :-

Introduction of new Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for needy Scheduled Tribe Students, Studying in Classes IX & X The Union Cabinet has approved a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, studying in Class IX & X.  The decision will go a long way in improving participation of ST students enrolled full time in secondary education in Government schools or in a school recognised by Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education, whose parents' annual income does not exceed Rs two lakh. The Scheme will help in minimizing the incidence of dropout, especially in transition from the elementary to secondary stage of education.

List of Anganwadi Beneficiairies to be Displayed at Panchayat Office The Ministry of Women and Child Development has recently proposed to the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations on 03.05.2012 to display the list of women and children beneficiaries in every Anganwadi Centre (AWC) in the office of the Panchayat and in front of AWC at regular intervals to check pilferage and ensuring that supplementary nutrition reaches to the right beneficiary. In addition, giving of publicity in newspapers to the effect that such a list has been displayed in Panchayats and Anganwadis has also been advised. 

PENSION ISSUES IN MTNL AND BSNL In Lok Sabha Minister of Communications and Information Technology Shri.Milind Deora said in written reply to the question about the pension benefits for MTNL and BSNL employees on 5.9.2012 that the pensionary benefits to the absorbed employees of BSNL are covered under Rule 37-A of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, and the same are being paid by the Government. The pensionary benefits to absorbed employees of MTNL are being paid by MTNL. MTNL employees Associations/Unions are demanding payment of pensionary benefits by the Government.  The details of the action taken, with the present status are placed at Annexure-I

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Women and Child Development  07-September-2012 15:56 IST Scholarship to Single Girl Child The University Grant Commission under Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education) provides Indira Gandhi Post-Graduate Scholarship to single girl child for pursuing non-professional courses at post graduate level. The Central Board of Secondary Education also gives scholarship, subject to certain conditions, to the meritorious single girl child for pursuing education at Higher Secondary level.  This was stated by Smt. Krishna Tirath, Minister for Women and Child Development, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.