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Expected DA July 2014 - AICPIN for the month of June 2014 stands at 246 Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) June, 2014 No.5/1/2014-CPI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LABOUR BUREAU ‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004 DATED: the 31st July, 2014 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) June, 2014 The All-India CPI-IW for June, 2014 increased by 2 points and pegged at 246 (two hundred and forty six). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.82 per cent between May, 2014 and June, 2014 when compared with the rise of 1.32 per cent between the same two months a year ago. The largest upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing 1.37 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry Chicken, Milk, Onion, Potato, Tomato and other vegetables, Sugar, Cigarette, Electricity Charges, Bus Fare, Barber & Tailoring Charges,

Memorandum including Proposed Pay Scales for Railway Employees has been submitted by AIRF to 7th Pay Commission on 30.07.2014. PREFACE All India Railwaymen‟s Federation(AIRF), being the oldest and the largest organization, representing over a million Non-Gazetted employees in the Railways, established in British era in the year 1924, represents nearly half of the Central Government employees in India. AIRF is recognized by the Railway administrations along with its constituent unions in 16 Zonal Railways as also as in Metro railways Kolkata and Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala, based on the results of secret ballot elections for the recognition of the unions. Its affiliates are leading trade unions in the 6 other Production Units of Indian Railways, where secret ballot system is yet to be introduced. 

BPMS Memorandum to 7th Pay Commission BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH (AN ALL INDIA FEDRATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS) No. BPMS/7CPC/226 A (8/3/L) Dated: 30/07/2014 To The Member-Secretary, 7th Central Pay Commission, Chatrapati Shivaji Bhawan, 1st Floor, B-14/1, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110016 Sub :- Submission of Memorandum. Dear Madam, We have for reference your notification inviting memorandum from stakeholders expressing their views/opinions/comments on the various terms of references to the commission. In this context, being a responsible stakeholder, we are hereby submitting our detailed Memorandum for your kind consideration. We also desire to depose oral evidence for the Commission, if and when called upon to do so, and shall be glad to provide any further clarification and/or information as may be needed/called upon by the Commission. Kindly acknowledge receipt. Thanking You, Yours Truly, sd/- (M. P. SING

New conditions imposed on State Government officers looking for Central Government deputations According to the new regulation, I.A.S, I.P.S and I.F.S officials who were accused of corruption, or those who had failed to submit their annual property details, shall not be eligible for central government appointments. Union Public Service Commission has issued new guidelines in this regard. Here are the details: I.A.S, I.P.S, and I.F.S officials interested in taking up deputation duties for the Central Government as Joint Secretaries or in equivalent ranks, should not have been tainted by corruption. They should also have regularly filed detailed annual reports of the properties, assets and liabilities owned by them and their families. Failure to file the report, even for a year, would lead to disqualification. In addition to this, officials who were found to be corrupt, and those who were not given clearance certificate by the department of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, shal

Confederation Proposed New Pay Structure and Rate of Increment in its memorandum to 7th Pay Commission Proposed Pay Structure and Rate of Increment In the preceding chapters we have dealt with the various principles of pay determination as was enunciated by the successive Pay Commissions. The 6th CPC introduced the new concept of Pay Band and Grade Pay. We are not able to comprehend any logical methodology having been adopted by the 6th CPC in constructing the Pay Band and Grade Pay. In the ultimate analysis, we found that there had been no uniform multiplication factor. It varied from 2.2 time to 3. The changes effected by the Government while implementing the recommendations of the 6th CPC further compounded the confusion and making it more irrational and arbitrary.  The 6th CPC in their report stated that they have upgraded certain pay scales having appreciated the contention made by the employees organizations. They merged certain other pay scales in an effort

Soon, a 75% hike in monthly pension for ex-mps- Will the govt. adopt similar attitude to revise Pension of C.G & State Govt pensioners? Soon, a 75% hike in monthly pension for ex-mps NEW DELHI: Former MPs, whose pensions were last revised in 2009, may now see a hefty hike in their retirement benefits. Government sources told HT that the monthly pension for exMPs is likely to go up to Rs.35,000 a month from Rs.20,000 a month - a 75% hike. A major breakthrough in pensions for ex-MPs came under the first NDA government, led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee when they introduced pension for all MPs irrespective of their tenure. Earlier, only MPs who had completed a 5-year term were entitled to post-retirement benefits. The Modi government is also set to increase the rate of additional pension for each completed year in excess of five years. The centre is considering additional pension of Rs.2,000 per month instead of the current rate of Rs.1,500.

Committee for Incremental Pay in Piece Work System for Ordnance Industrial Employees A Committee has formed to examine the issues of Incremental Pay in Piece Work System in Ordnance Factories. The main issue of overtime for Piece workers beyond 44 3/4 Hrs and upto 48 Hrs in a week under departmental rules. The order is reproduced as under…

MACP ON PROMOTIONAL HEIRARCHY - JUDGEMENT OF DELHI HIGH COURT WP (C) 3608-2014 OA 864-2014 of CAT Principal Bench was decided on 12.03.2014, NCERT appealed to Delhi High Court against it. Now Delhi High Court had dismissed the appeal on 14.07.2014. Click to see Judgment... Recent Entries... No proposal to hike retirement age of Central Government employees before the Government Income Tax Exemption Limit Raised by Rs.50,000 – Does it meet the Central Government employees’ expectations? Gist of recommendations of the Cadre Restructuring Committee on Central Secretariat Service (CSS)

Ceiling Rates for reimbursement of the cost of Cardiac pacemaker, AICD, Combo-device, Rotablator and Aortic Stent Graft to beneficiaries of CGHS/CS(MA) Rules. No: 12034/02/2014/Misc/-CGHS D.III Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare CGHS(P) Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 22th July, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Ceiling Rates for reimbursement of the cost of Cardiac pacemaker, AICD, Combo-device, Rotablator and Aortic Stent Graft to beneficiaries of CGHS/CS(MA) Rules. With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memoranda No. S-11011/7/95-CGHS(P) dated 12/6/1996 and 26-164/98-R&H/CGHS/CGHS(P) dated 22/11/1999 vide which ceiling rates and guidelines were prescribed for various types of Pacemakers, Rotablator and AICD and to state that while the ceiling rates for coronary stents have been revised from time to time separately the rates

CONFEDERATION SUBMITTED COMMON MEMORANDUM FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF 7TH PAY COMMISSION MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED BY CONFEDERATION TO 7TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS 1st Floor, North Avenue Post office Building, New Delhi – 110001 (Central Head Quarters) Website: confederationhq.blogspot.com E mail: confederationhq@gmail.com No. CONF/7th CPC/Memorandum Dated: 28th July, 2014 To The Member Secretary, 7th Central Pay Commission, PO Box No. 4599, Hauz Khas Post Office New Delhi – 110016 Madam, Sub:- Memorandum to the 7th Central Pay Commission on issues common to All Central Government Employees - Submission of  On behalf of the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, we submit the memorandum for the consideration of the Commission.

7th Pay Commission Chairman proposes to visit Bengaluru between 25th and 27th August 2014 Visit Bengaluru between 25th to 27th August 2014 The commission has, in its first phase of interaction, been seeking the views of various stakeholders on its terms of reference. To this end, meetings have been held in Delhi with various organisations and heads of various agencies. In its second phase of interaction, the Commission plans to hold meetings in different parts of the country to facilitate stakeholders staying in various areas to present their views personally before the Commission and ensure larger representation. This exercise is being undertaken to enable the Commission to get a firsthand impression about the functioning and the condition of service prevailing in different parts of the country.

Bio-metric attendance system soon for employees of urban ministries  Cleanliness and maintenance of Nirman Bhawan improves since last inspection of Shri Venkaiah Naidu  Shri Naidu makes second surprise check today; takes a serious view of late coming and absenteeism  Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today made a surprise check of NirmanBhawan where the Ministries of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation are located. He went around various floors and rooms for over an hour from 9.10am.  Shri Naidu has noted perceptible improvement in the cleanliness and maintenance of NirmanBhawan since his last such inspection on June 12, 2014. He however, noted that personnel at lower rungs like section heads and supporting staff in large number did not report for work in time and took a serious view of the same. Names of late comers were noted. 

One Rank One Pension (OROP) - Koshiyari Committee’s definition of OROP might not be acceptable to the government now... The demand for one rank one pension (OROP) was accepted by the previous government and a provision of Rs. 500 crore was made in the interim budget. The new government, stating its intention to implement the demand many times, has also provided for it in the regular budget. However, veterans are nowhere near getting the enhanced pensions envisaged.  What is the current status on OROP?

DA MERGER & INTERIM RELIEF - CONFEDERATION WRITES TO SECRETARY JCM STAFF SIDE, NATIONAL COUNCIL CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS Central Headquarters 1st floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001. Dated : 23.07.2014 Com. Shiv Gopal Misra , Secretary, Staff Side, National Council, JCM 13 C Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi. 110 001. Dear Comrade, Sub: Memorandum of Interim Relief and merger of Dearness allowance. The National Secretariat of the Confederation of Central Government employees and workers places on record its appreciation over the efforts of the Staff Side, JCM, National Council in preparing and submitting the memorandum to the 7th Central Pay Commission, which has received the widest acceptance and admiration of the Central Government employees. Since the last date for submitting the Department-specific memorandum has been got extended by your efforts uptill 31st July, 2014, the first phase of our ende

MyGov is an innovative platform to build a partnership between Citizens and Government… MyGov is an innovative platform to build a partnership between Citizens and Government with the help of technology for growth and development of India. Through this platform, the Government aims to encourage Citizen Participation towards Good Governance by seeking their ideas, suggestions and grass roots level contribution.  Citizens can participate in this unique initiative of nation building and for the very first time in the history of this country, citizens from across India will come together to share their expert thoughts, ideas and suggestions with the Government in areas related to various policies, programs, schemes etc. MyGov will empower citizens to work hand in hand with the Government.

Dopt orders on submission of Assets and Liabilities Declaration under Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act 2013 by Public Servants As per the said Act and the Rules framed thereunder, every public servant shall file declarations, information or return, as the case may be regarding his assets and liabilities as on the 31st day of March every year, to the competent authority, on or before the 31st day of July of that year. This is an important difference from the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964 and may kindly be noted.

Restructuring of certain Group ‘C’ cadres- matching savings “Cadre restructuring of Group ‘C’ staff, the matching savings by surrender of posts should be effected from the category itself.  Wherever it is not possible to do so from the category itself, the matchtng savings should be arranged from the department at the divisional/zonal level. If the Department/Railways are not able to provide the matching savings, the particular category/department will not be restructured”.

CGHS beneficiaries can obtain treatment from any of the Government Medical Institutions including All India Institute of Medical Sciences. While answering to a question in Parliament on 18th July 2014, Health Minister said that the CGHS beneficiaries can obtain treatment from any of the Government Medical Institutions including All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The Government also empanels interested private hospitals under CGHS, through tender process/continuous empanelment scheme implemented from time to time.

Providing Cashless Treatment to CGHS Beneficiaries Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Dr.Harsh Vardhan said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 18th July 2014 regarding cashless treatement to CGHS beneficiaries in empanelled hospitals. 23 hospitals in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Jaipur had stopped providing credit facility alleging pendency of payment of hospital bills. Show-cause notices were issued and after review, 2 hospitals in Delhi, 2 hospitals in Bengaluru and one hospital in Jaipur were removed from CGHS panel.

DA/DR Merger : 7th CPC did not agree to discuss the issue in the preliminary meeting held on 23.7.2014 - BPS 7th Pay Commission did not agree to discuss the important issue of DA/DR Merger in the preliminary meeting held on 23rd July 2014. Brief feedback on BPS Preliminary meeting with 7th CPC on 23rd July 2014  Friends,  BPS and BCPC were the first Pensioners’ organizations to be called for preliminary meeting with 7th CPC on 23rd to discuss the reply to questionnaire, the Memorandum & the allied issue submitted by them. Only 45 minutes were given to each organization. S.C.Maheshwari G.S. BPS /Chairman BCPC had the opportunity to discuss the issues from both the Forums:

PFRDA – Comments are invited on PFRDA Regulations 2014 from all concerned DRAFT – Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2014 1. The PFRDA Act was passed by Parliament on Sep/19/2013 and notified on Feb/01/2014. In accordance with section 52 of the Act, the Authority may, by notification make regulation consistent with the Act and rules made thereunder for carrying out the provisions of the Act. 2. “Pension fund” is defined under Section (2) (l) of the Act as “intermediary which has been granted a certificate of registration under sub-section (3) of section 27 by the Authority as a pension fund for receiving contributions, accumulating them and making payments to the subscriber in the manner as may be specified by regulations”.

ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE TO COMPULSORILY SUBMIT THEIR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES All Central Government employees will now have to compulsorily submit a detailed report on their properties and debt owed by them… Already, each year, the Group-A officials are required to submit information about the immovable properties owned by them. Now All categories of Central Government employees too have been asked to submit these details. The DOPT has issued relevant orders to this effect. The Government has issued this order in accordance with the Lokpal rules. According to this rule, Central Government employees will now have to submit all details regarding the cash-in-hand, bank investments, share certificates, stocks and bonds, mutual fund investments, insurance policies, P.F. details, loans, motor vehicles, gold and silver ornaments, and precious metals, to the Government.

Dopt Minister replied in Parliament about 5 Day Week for Central government offices The Dopt Minister said in a written reply, there is no proposal to change 5-Day Week for Central government offices. As per media news, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri.Jitendra Singh today replied to a question in Lok Sabha, whether the Central Government plans to change the five days per week working for central government employees.

Consolidated instructions on Probation/Confirmation in Central Services No.28020/1/2010-Esst(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Deli Dated the 21st July, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Consolidated instructions on Probation/Confirmation in Central Services - regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been issuing Instructions!/guidelines from time to time laying down principles to be followed in probation / confirmation of persons appointed to service and posts in Central Government.  All such instructions issued till date have been consolidated under easily comprehensible headings for the facility of reference and placed as Annexure to this O.M. The number said date of the original O.M’s has been referred in the relevant instructions for easy reference in the context. All Ministries / Departments are requested to bring the above

Raising the Retirement age of Soldiers below the rank of officers in Defence Forces Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley submitted a report to a question in Lok Sabha on 18th July 2014 about the retirement age of soldiers below the rank of officers in Defence Forces. He said, there is presently no such proposal to increase the retirement age of soldiers below the rank of officers in the defence forces. And the details of the retirement age of various category of officers and soldiers in the defence forces (excluding Armed Forces Medical Services) at present, are as under:   ARMY : Officers Other Ranks General 62 years or3 years of tenure whichever is earlier Sub Major 54 years or 34 years* of service or4 years of tenure whichever is earlier Lt. Gen 60 years Subedar 52 years or 30 years*of service Maj. Gen 58 years Naib Subedar 52 years or 28 years*of service Brigadier 56 years Havildar 49 years or 26 years*of service Colonel 54 years Naik 49 year

Principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government. The modalities for implementation were discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri C. P. Narayanan in Rajya Sabha today. PIB Recent Hot Entries... Retirement Age Becomes the Centre of Attention Once Again..! Twin Demands of DA/DR Merger and Interim Relief  ...! Next Additional Dearness Allowance Hike Almost Confirmed at 7%..!

3% Reservation in Allotment of Land to Physically Handicapped Allotment of Land to Physically Handicapped 3% reservation in allotment of the shops/stalls is provided by the Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Urban Development, for physically handicapped persons. As per Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) policy, 5% shops/stalls are reserved for the persons with disabilities as defined in Section 2 of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) (PwD) Act, 1995. Shops are allotted at Reserve Price through computerized draw of lots by the DDA.

Central Government says Gramin Dak Sewaks are not Regular Government Employees… THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LAW AND JUSTICE SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD SAID IN A REPLY TO A QUESTION IN LOK SABHA ON 14th JULY  2014 THAT THE GRAMIN DAK SEWAKS ARE NOT REGULAR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES… The reply is reproduced here… “Gramin Dak Sevaks are not regular govt. employees. They are part time workers and are governed by a separate set of Conduct and Engagement Rules. They do not form part of the regular civil service. They are engaged for only 3-5 hours daily work. It is mandatory for them to have an independent source of livelihood before being engaged as Gramin Dak Sewak.

Income Tax exemption limit for working women In Rajya Sabha on 8th July 2014, Minister of State for Finance Shrimati Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply to a question about raising of relaxation limit of Income Tax for working women employees as follows…

Creation of an extensive database in respect of all the Government Functionaries in the Ministries at Central/State/ Local Bodies level. No.79/18/2012-Adm.I Government of India Ministry of Labour and Employment Labour Bureau SCO 28-31,Sector 17-A, Chandigarh -160017 Dated: 21/07/2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Creation of an extensive database in respect of all the Government Functionaries in the Ministries at Central/State/ Local Bodies level. Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has decided to create a data base in respect of the functionaries under the administrative control of Ministries/Department including attached/subordinate/field offices to enable the Government to have better co-ordination among its different tiers of governance. 

Collection of data of  Central Government Staff and Officers - 7th Central Pay Commission The Directorate General of Human Resource Development has published an order regarding the 7th Central Pay Commission is collecting data/information of Central government employees and officers on the following aspects. The Seventh Central Pay Commission has commenced work and is currently engaged in the collection of data and relevant material from the department of Revenue as follows…

Budget Disappointed – CG Employees expected some good news from the maien budget of NDA Govt... Naturally, employees expected some good news from the maiden budget of NDA Government. But the budget has cast shadow on their expectations. Not only the Central Government employees but the common people and the working class are also totally disappointed. BUDGET OF DISAPPOINTMENT Central Government employees have been eagerly awaiting the first budget of the new Government Inspite of one day strike and two days strike, the UPA Government was not ready to concede the genuine and justified demands of the Central Government Employees. Naturally, employees expected some good news from the maiden budget of NDA Government. But the budget has cast shadow on their expectations. Not only the Central Government employees but the common people and the working class are also totally disappointed.

Central government officials to declare assets under new Lokpal rules The Union government has notified rules on declaration of assets and liabilities of its employees under the Lokpal Act. Though system of declaration of assets and liabilities has been in vogue, the Lokpal Act seeks to systematise it with additional information. While the Lokpal Act became operational in 2013, rules framed by the UPA government on some of the provisions were contested by the BJP.

Will Air Travel Concession for Central Government Employees be Extended? Will Air Travel Concession for all categories of Central Government Employees(not entitiled to travel by Air on LTC ) be Extended for further two years..? Will the air travel concession given to Central Government employees to travel to tourism spots in Jammu and NER areas be extended?  Will the concession, which was being granted upto April 30(for NER) and June 16, 2014(J&K), be extended by another two years?

Twin Demands of  DA/DR  Merger and Interim Relief - CG Pensioners Association(Karnataka) writes to 7th Pay Commission... "The two imminent issues for  favourable consideration by the Commission, nay, the Government are: the Grant of Interim Relief, and the Merger of 50% of DA/DR with pay/pension, both retrospectively".

Employment News Job Highlights in the Latest Issue from 19th to 25th July 2014 Job Highlights in the Latest Issue ( 19th July – 25th July 2014) 1. Union Public Service Commission Name of Post – Combined Defense Services Examination (II), 2014. 2. Indian Bank, Chennai No. of Vacancies – 251 Name of the Post – Assistant Manager (Industry), Manager etc. Last Date: 30.07.2014

Income Tax Department Launches New and Improved Online Calculator The Income Tax Department has launched an easy-to-use online calculator on its website. User can calculate his/her income tax based on the income and complete the tax formalities, including paying the tax, online. Information and details regarding the tax amount to be paid have been sent to the email id of all taxpayers. Based on this, taxpayers can calculate the amount of tax they will have to pay for their various incomes and fill up the online form appropriately.

Recruitment of 1572 Chargeman (Non-Gazetted Group ‘B’) Vacancies in Ordnance Factories Govt of India, Ministry of Defence, Indian Ordnance Factories invites applications for recruitment of the 1572 Chargeman (Non-Gazetted Group ‘B’) Vacancies. Online Applications through are invited from eligible candidates. Candidates are advised to go through Full Notice, available in the on-line application site before submitting application. Number of call centre: 07104-220075, 220095, 220061, 220070 from 0900 hrs to 1730 Hrs during weekdays (Saturday and Sunday are Holidays)

CS(MA) Rules 1944 are not applicable to pensioners - Health Ministry Medical Facilities to Government employees  Central Government Health Scheme provides medical care to its beneficiaries which include serving as well as retired Central Government employees. The CGHS provides its services through a network of CGHS Wellness Centers which are in operation presently in 25 major cities of the country. Expenditure on medical reimbursement in respect of pensioners is borne by CGHS and in respect of serving employees it is borne by concerned Ministry/ department/office. The pensioner beneficiaries are eligible for credit facility for treatment in CGHS empanelled hospitals. 

CGHS Rates 2014 not yet been notified by Health Ministry CGHS Rates 2014 not yet been notified by Health Ministry, which have been placed on CGHS website for information and acceptance only. Some of the CGHS empanelled hospitals have started charging new CGHS rates 2014. It is clarified by the Health Ministry, the empanelled hospitals cannot charge these new rates and also clarified that action will be taken against the hospitals to recovery of overcharged amount. The clarification order is reproduced below for your information...

‘Certificate of Excellence’ and Memento to 38 employees of Dopt for the work performed during the Year 2013–2014 38 DoPT employees presented with Excellence Awards Dr. S.K Sarkar, Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) gave away the excellence awards instituted by the Department at a function here today. Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Sarkar hoped that the awards would promote result oriented public service delivery by the Government institutions. He said that recognizing the services of exemplary workers was a ‘Best Practice in Human Resource Management’ that would boost the morale of the employees and also reap rich dividends in serving the public.

Retirement Age Becomes the Centre of Attention Once Again! For the second time this year, there is sensational news about the retirement age of Central Government employees! Will the retirement age of Central Government employees be extended by another two years, from 60 to 62? This is one of the hottest topics of discussion among Central Government employees these days.

Income Tax Department Cautions the Public about Phishing Emails  The Income Tax Department has asked the general public to not fall prey to the fraudulent emails that are being circulated regarding new tax guidelines.  In its press release dated 15.07.2014, the Income Tax Department has said the following – A number of taxpayers have received emails advising them to download the updated information regarding the payment of income tax. The emails originating from “incometaxindia.gov” are false and fraudulent. This entity is not related to the Income Tax Department in any way. 

7TH CPC COMMON MEMORANDUM – AT A GLANCE Highlights of the Memorandum submitted on issues common to all Central Government employees to Secretary 7th Pay Commission. JCM NC has also submitted Interim Memorandum on interim relief and Merger of DA . 1. Pay scales are calculated on the basis of pay drawn pay in pay band + GP + 100% DA by employees as on 01.01.2014. 2. 7th CPC report should be implemented w.e.f. 01-01-2014. In future five year wage revision. 3. Scrap New Pension Scheme and cover all employees under Old Pension and Family Pension Scheme. 4. JCM has proposed minimum wage for MTS (Skilled) Rs.26,000 p.m. 5. Ratio of minimum and maximum wage should be 1:8.

Benefit from the Income Tax sops announced by the Government..? In the 2014-15 Budget that was presented recently, it was announced that the income tax exemption slab will be being raised from Rs. 2 lakhs per annum to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. On July 10, during the parliamentary session, while presenting  the budget for the year 2014-15, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that the non-taxable income slab for individual tax payers has been raised from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Also, the maximum tax exemption of Rs. 1 lakh Under Section 80C has been raised to Rs. 1.5 lakh. Interest deductions on home loan have been increased from Rs. 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 2 lakhs.

IRCTC Launches Berth Selection Option While Reserving Tickets IRTC now gives option to choose the berths and seats at the time of reserving tickets online. Until now, private bus operators gave users the option to choose their berths and seats at the time of booking their tickets on the internet. From next month onwards, IRTC too is going to give the option to its users when they book their railway tickets online. IRTC has added this facility for the sake of senior citizens, families with children and for the sick and ailing passengers.

Granting of fixation benefit in cases of promotion from one post to another where the promotional post carries the same grade pay as the feeder post - IT Department GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES DIRECTORATE OF INCOME TAX (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT) ICADR Building, Plot No. 6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area Phase-II New Delhi— 110070. Ph. 26130592. Fax 26130594 F.NO.HRD/CM/MIsc/221/1/2013- 14/2727  Dated the 16th July, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate letter F.No I-IRD/CM/Misc /221/1/2012-13 dated 08.01.2013 circulating the Department of Exependiture’s Office Memorandum No.10/02/2011-E.III/A dated 07.01.2013 communicating the decision of the Government to grant fixation benefit in cases of promotion from onc post to another where the promotional post carries the same grade pay as the feeder post. It is stated in the above referred Office Memorandum that the fixation of p

No Proposal regarding raising the retirement age before the Government Following is the text of the Press Statement issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions today, to clarify that there is no proposal before the Government regarding raising the retirement age of Central Government employees from 60 years to 62 years :-  “Attention of the Government has been drawn to reports appearing in some sections of the media regarding raising the retirement age of Central Government employees from 60 to 62 years. 

NC JCM Staff Side has demanded Grant of ACP to Draftsmen Cadre of Central Government Departments Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001 E Mail: nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No. NC-JCM-2014/ACP July 14, 2014 The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi     The Secretary, Department of Defence Production & Supplies, D.G.Q.A., D.H.Q, New Delhi Sub:- Grant of ACP to Draftsmen . Dear Sir, I may draw your kind attention to the following judgments of Tribunal / High Court and the Supreme Court:

Income Tax Exemption Limit Raised by Rs.50,000 – Does it meet the Central Government employees’ expectations? Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that the Income Tax exemption limit for individual taxpayers, below the age of 60 years has been raised from Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs.  The General Budget 2014-15 presented by the Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley on 10th this month, most Central Government employees were hoping that the Income Tax exemption limit for salaried pupil would be raised to atleast Rs 3 lakhs this time. But the Finance Minister delivered a shock and disappointment to everyone with an increase of a mere Rs. 50,000.

Contribution made towards disaster relief for the affected people of Uttarakhand- 100% deduction u/s 80G of the Income Tax Act - IRSA's clarifactory communication to all IT heads :-  INDIAN REVENUE SERVICE ASSOCIATION (ALL INDIA BODY) President General Secretary Raminder Kaushal Rajani Kant Gupta

DRAFT MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED TO 7TH CPC - TKR PILLAI SECRETARY ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (NON GAZETTED) - INCORPORATING THE ISSUES OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, INCLUDING LDC, UDC, STENOGRAPHERS, OFFICIAL LANGUAGE STAFF AND OTHER COMMON CADRE... SUGGESTIONS MAY BE SENT TO THIS ASSOCIATION BY 15TH OF THIS MONTH... DRAFT MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED TO 7TH CPC Dear members, The draft memorandum to be submitted to the 7th Pay Commission on the side of our Association, incorporating the issues of Administrative Staff, including LDC & UDC, Stenographers, Official language Staff and other common cadre have been prepared and placed below: Since this memorandum has been prepared by me single hand, there may be mistake. I request you to please discuss each and every suggestion of this memorandum in our units and inform me the change wherever needed by 15th of this month so that this Memorandum may be sent to the 7th CPC by 16th of this month.

Restoration of pay fixation benefit on promotion from the post of SO(A) to AAO during the period 01.01.2006 to 29.08.2008. CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010 IMPORTANT CIRCULAR No. LC/AN/XIV/14142/OA-489/2011/S.V.K.Naidu Dated 08-07-2014 To The All the PCsDA/CsDA PC of A(Fys) (Through CGDA Mail Server) Sub: Restoration of pay fixation benefit on promotion from the post of SO(A) to AAO during the period 01.01.2006 to 29.08.2008. Ref: This HQrs office circular bearing No. AN/XIV/14162NI CPC/Circular/Vol-IV, dated 04.09.2009. Reference is invited to contents of circular cited under reference, wherein instruction was issued to discontinue the practice of allowing the benefits of pay fixation/allowances under RPR 2008 at the time of promotion from SO(A) to AAO in anticipation of clarification to be issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).

Recommendations of the Cadre Restructuring Committee on Central Secretariat Service (CSS) The gist of recommendations of the Cadre Restructuring Committee on Central Secretariat Service (CSS) Issue Recommendation of Committee i. Increase in the number of posts in the grades of Section Officer (SO), Under Secretary (US) and Deputy Secretary (DS) Grade Addl. Posts recommended SO 463 U S232 DS 75* * 75 posts each in Central Secretariat Service and Central Staffing Scheme has been recommended. ii. Re-introduction of Direct Recruitment in the grade of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Recommended in a limited manner restricted to an annual intake of 250 till a sustainable number of 2000 LDCs is reached over a period of years. iii. Direct Recruitment (DR) element in Assistant Grade Recommended to change the recruitment ratio in the Assistant grade from the existing 75 : 15 : 10 (DR : Seniority Quota (SQ): Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (

Penalty Proceedings against Central Government Employees... The below information is tabled to a question in Lok Sabha on 9th July 2014 by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions as follows... Article 311(1) of the Constitution provides that no person who is a member of the civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed. Again as per Article 311(2) no such person as aforesaid shall be dismissed or removed or reduced in rank except after an inquiry in which he has been informed of the charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.

Criteria fixed for setting up a Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensary The below information is tabled to a question in Lok Sabha on 11th July 2014 by the Minister of Helath and Family Welfare Shri Harsh Vardhan as follows... The criteria fixed for setting up a Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) dispensary in a particular area are as under:-

Dopt Orders on the recommendation of department related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Compassionate Appointment... Parliament Committee Matter IMMEDIATE No.41013/1/2013-Estt(D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) New Delhi-110 001 Dated 8th July, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Recommendation of Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Compassionate Appointment – Regarding The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 25.03.2013 and subsequent reminder dated 26.5.2014 on the above mentioned subject wherein all the Ministries/Departments were requested to furnish an annual report in the enclosed proforma latest by 30th April of every year, indicating the status of implementation of Government instructions on compassionate appointment as on 31st March of that year.

Modi likes to communicate his Independence Day speech directly to Central Govt Employees by mail and messages… Narendra Modi to reach out to govt employees’ on Independence Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked for an exhaustive Central database of all Central and state government employees. The creation of the database, which will have the phone numbers and email addresses of all employees, is already underway, and will be first used on Independence Day when Modi’s speech is directly sent to the employees by mail and messages.

Distance limit on issuing a Tatkal ticket With a view to discourage short distance travel under the Tatkal scheme, the minimum distance for booking tickets under the Tatkal Scheme has been revised as under:- Class Minimum distance for charge (in km) Second Sitting 100 AC Chair Car, Executive Class 250 Sleeper, 3AC Economy Class, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier 500

Washing Allowance to Canteen Employees working in Central Government Offices - Dopt Orders No.18/1/2013-Dir.(C) Government of India Department of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, dated 10th JuIy, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of increased rate of Washing Allowance to the Canteen Employees working in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen/Tiff in Room functioning from Central Government Offices -regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum No. 18/1/2000-Dir-(C), dated 29.6.2001 on the subject mentioned above and to say that it has been decided to revise the existing rate of washing allowance from Rs. 30/- p.m. (Rupees thirty only) to Rs. 60/- p.m. (Rupees sixty only) who have been supplied with uniforms. The rate of washing allowance will be increased by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scales goes up by 50%.

Opening of holiday home at Tirupati - Directorate of Estates Orders Directorate of Estates issued orders regarding the new and another Holiday Home for Central Government employees… Opening of holiday home at Tirupati for Central Govt Employees – Orders published by Directorate of Estates under Ministry of Urban Development…copy of the order is reproduced below…

Restricted Holiday(R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri  to be observed on 17th February, 2015 - Dopt Orders MOST IMMEDIATE F.No.12/5/2014-JCA-2 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) North Block, New Delhi Dated 10th July, 2014 CORRIGENDUM Subject: Restricted Holiday (R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri  to be observed on 17th February, 2015 The festival of Maha Shivratri falls during the year 2015 A.D. on 17th  February, 2015 (28 Magha, 1936 Saka Era, Tuesday). Inadvertently, this was not included in the list at Annexure-II of this Department’s O.M. of  even number dated 6-6-2014, under the heading “List of Restricted Holidays during the year 2015 for Administrative Offices of Central Government Located at Delhi/New Delhi”. The Annexure-II now stands amended to this extent.

Holiday Home at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh for Central Govt Employees A new Holiday Home at Tirupati in Andhrapradesh(AP) for Central Government Employees... New Holiday Home at Tirupathi –  Advance Booking started  for Rooms / Suits The holy place of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and sacred pilgrimage spots in India and now, a new Holiday Home at Tirupati in Andhrapradesh(AP) to stay for Central Government Employees with their family members. Directorate of Estates under Ministry of Urban Development has announced that the Holiday Home at Tirupati construction work has been completed and it comes for booking with immediate effect.

Pressure of NC JCM Staff side works – No Six days a week. CLEARING CONFUSION – Amid Protests, DoPT Says No 6-day Week Women oppose cut in time for chores, recreation The Department of Personnel and Training will soon inform Parliament that the government is not going back to a six-day week for its employees, even as a senior representative of the central government employees said that women employees were biggest opponents of any such change by the new government.A senior DoPT official told ET on Tuesday that all individual ministries would be advised that before they ask employees to come to work on Saturdays, they were expected to first consult the Joint Consultative Machinery set up in each ministry which has representatives from the staff side before implementing the same.