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7th CPC Defence Pension – DESW Orders issued on 29.10.2016 Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioner/Family Pensioners No.17(01)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) Government of India Ministry of Defence Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare New Delhi Dated 29th October 2016 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff The Chief of the Air Staff Sub: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioner/Family Pensioners. Sir The undersigned is directed to state that in pursuance of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission, notified vide Government of India, Ministry of Defence Resolution No.17(1)/2014/D(Pen/Policy) dated 30th September 2016 based on Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension,

7th CPC Defence Pension Calculation Method with Illustrations DESW Order No. 17(01)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) Dated on 29.10.2016, Annexure-A (Refer Para 5.1) Illustrations:- (i) Pensioner ‘A’ retired as Col. (T8) at last pay drawn of Rs. 48730/- plus Grade pay Rs. 8700/- plus MSP Rs. 6000/- on 30.9.2009 under the 6Ih CPC regime in Pay Band-IV. Authority: http://www.desw.gov.in/

Calculation Methodology of Pension Revision for Pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioners Disability Pension being paid to Pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioners as on 31.12.2015 Will Continue to be paid Pending Decision of Anomoly Committee  The Government Order for implementation of decision of the Government on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for revision of pension of pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioners has been issued on 29.10.2016. As per the order, for the pre 1.1.2016pensioners, the revised pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 shall be determined by multiplying the basic pension/basic family pension as had been drawn as on 31.12.2015 by 2.57 to arrive at revised pension under 7th CPC. The implementation of 7th CPC recommendation relating to methodology for calculation of disability element has been referred to the Anomaly Committee. The disability element which was being paid to pre-2016 Defence Forces Pensioners as on 31.12.2015 will continue to be paid pendin

Honour the decision or we shall go on path of struggle – Secy/Staff side to Government of India Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 E Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No.NC/JCM/2016  Dated: October 26, 2016 Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Ministry of Finance, (Government of India), New Delhi Respected Sir, We solicit your kind reference to the discussions; the representatives of the Staff Side JCM had with you on 30th June 2016 in the wake of impending strike action that was to commence from 11th July 2016. Hon’ble Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, your goodself, Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu and Hon’ble MoSR, Shri Manoj Sinha, on having detailed deliberations with the Staff Side, had appreciated that, the Central Government employees were not generally happy with the decision taken by the Un

Cabinet approves release of an instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners due from 01.07.2016 Press Information Bureau  Government of India Cabinet 27-October-2016 15:55 IST Cabinet approves release of an instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners due from 01.07.2016 The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to release an instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2016 representing an increase of 2% of the revised Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 5622.10 crore per a

 Cabinet may approve 2% DA tomorrow Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners due from July 2016 is likely to be approved in the Union Cabinet Meeting to be held on tomorrow(27.10.2016). As per the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission on Dearness Allowance formula, Central Government is all set to declare 2% Dearness allowance and Dearness relief to be effective from July 1, 2016. Table of AICPIN – All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers BY 2001-100 from Jan 2016 to Jun 2016 are indicated in the table with average of 261.4 Click to read more...

Disappointing Outcome of Meeting with Group of Senior Officers – Confederation CIRCULAR DATED 26TH OCTOBER 2016 REVISION OF MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FORMULA 2ND MEETING OF THE GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS WITH JCM (NC) STAFF SIDE DISAPPOINTING 2nd Meetings of the Group of Senior Officers (Constituted as per the assurance given by Group of Minister to NJCA) to discuss the grievances arising out of recommendations related to 7th Central Pay Commission, was held with JCM (NC) staff side on 24.10.2016 at 4 PM. The staff side explained in detail the justification for modification in the minimum pay and fitment formula, which was already explained in the memorandum submitted to Cabinet Secretary on 10th December 2015 and also in the presentation made before Joint Secretary Implementation Cell and Empowered Committee of Secretaries headed by Cabinet Secretary. From the response of the Senior Officers, it is not clear whether they are mandated to submit a proposal on increas

Justice Reddy committee on OROP submits report The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) submitted its report to the Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, here today. The Central Government had appointed the committee under the Chairmanship of Justice L Narasimha Reddy, retired Chief Justice of Patna High Court to look into the anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP. The judicial committee had held hearings at around 20 cities/towns across the country and interacted with cross sections of Ex-Servicemen as well as their associations. The committee also received 704 representations from individuals and various Ex-Servicemen associations and had held extensive interactions with all stakeholders before submitting its report. Source: PIB News

Brief of the meeting of the Standing Committee(JCM) and also meeting of the Committee on Allowances held today Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 E Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No.NC/JCM/2016 Dated: October 25, 2016 All Constituents of NC/JCM Dear Comrades! Sub: Brief of the meeting of the Standing Committee(JCM) and also meeting of the Committee on Allowances held today A meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Council(JCM) was held today under the Chairmanship of Secretary(DoP&T), wherein Staff Side(JCM) shown anguish against total collapse of the JCM Machinery. The Secretary(DoP&T), who is also Chairman of the NC/JCM Standing Committee, assured that, he would try to improve functioning of the JCM Machinery as a whole. In the said meeting, the agenda sent to the DoP&T for the meeting of

Meeting held on 7th CPC issues under the chairmanship of Addl: Secretary (Exp), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance – reg. NFIR National Federation of Indian Railways No.NFIR/7th CPC(imp)/2016 (MoF) Dated: 24/10/2016 The General Secretaries of Affiliated Unions of NFIR Dear brother, Sub: Meeting held on 7th CPC issues under the chairmanship of Addl: Secretary (Exp), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance – reg. A meeting was held between the Addl Secretary (Exp), Ministry of Finance, Government of India and Staff Side, NC/JCM (Standing Committee Members) at Room No.72, North Block, New Delhi, this day 24/10/2016. In the said meeting, discussions were held on “Revision of Minimum Wage and Multiplying Factor”. The JCM Standing Committee members have explained elaborately and urged for quick action for the revision of Minimum Wage and Multiplying Factor. The Official Side stated that attempts will be made to find a way out for resolving

Brief of the meeting held today with Addl. Secretary (Exp.), Deptt. of Exp., MoF(Govt. of India) to discuss the recommendations of the 7th CPC Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 E Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No.NC/JCM/2016 Dated: October 24, 2016 All Constituents of NC/JCM Dear Comrades! Sub: Brief of the meeting held today with Addl. Secretary (Exp.), Deptt. of Exp., MoF(Govt. of India) to discuss the recommendations of the 7th CPC A meeting was held today between the Addl. Secretary (Exp.), Deptt. of Exp., MoF(Govt. of India) and Staff Side, National Council(JCM), to discuss the issues of Minimum Wage and Multiplying Factor. The Staff Side explained in detail about the amendments required in Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula. The Official Side mentioned that, they are trying to find out some solution to re

Commutation of Pension as per 7th CPC – DPPW issued orders on 24.10.2016 Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC – Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension F.No.42/14/2016-P&PW(G) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Date:- 24th Oct, 2016 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC – Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension. The undersigned is directed to state that in pursuance of Government’s decision on recommendation of 7th Central Pay Commission, orders have been issued for revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension etc. vide this Department’s OM 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 04.08.2016. In para of the said OM, it has been mentioned that there will be no change in the provisions relating to commutat

Why the DA from July 2016 is not announced yet ? All the Central Government Employees wonder why there is so much delay in announcing the DA from July 2016, the first instalment of Dearness Allowance in 7th CPC. The silence of the Federations in the Dearness Allowance issue is not understandable. The way the present Government deal with the issues related to central government Employees is unacceptable. But it seems that the Staff Associations lost its vigour to fight with the Government to settle the genuine issues pertaining to Central Government Employees. Already the fate of the Allowances is not known. To Everyone’s Surprise, the Government is not ready to say anything about Dearness Allowance, as there is none to ask them about why the DA has not been announced. If the Federation know the reason for the delay of announcing the DA from July 2016, they bound to tell the CG Staffs the reason behind the inordinate delay. Whether it is 3% or 2% whatever it may be , b

7th CPC HRA – Allowance Committee Meeting Proposal for House Rent Allowance Sources said that the Allowance Committee Meeting has finalized a proposal on HRA. It will be finalized in the Meeting held on 25th October 2016. It is said that the proposed Meeting under the Chairmanship of DOPT Secretary (P) with the Secretary Staff Side, NC (JCM) is to firm up the view on various allowances pertaining to Department of Personnel & Training. This Meeting is conducted as per the decision of Allowance Committee Meeting held on 1-9-2016. The meeting to finalize the allowances pertaining to DOPT has been scheduled to be held on 25th October 2016. The Reliable Sources said that the Official Side are in the view of increasing HRA by 1 Stage to reach 30% , 20% and 10% . The pay Commission recommended HRA at the rates initially from 24%, 16%, and 8 % and whenever DA reaches 50% it will be increased to 27%, 18% and 9% and Finally after DA reaches 100% the HRA will be revised to 3

Pension for Principals of KVS who retired before 01.01.2006 – MHRD Orders Revision of pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners vide 0M No.F.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 F.No.3-44/2016-UT.2 Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of School Education & Literacy UT-2 Section To The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jit Singh Marg, New Delhi- 110016 New Delhi, dated 18th October, 2016 Subject:- Revision of pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners vide 0M No.F.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013-reg. I am directed to refer to KVS’s letter No.1-1/2015/KVS/JC(Fin) dated 26.05.2016 on the subject mentioned above and to clarify that in respect of the Principals of KVS who retired before 01.01.2006, their pension arid family pension would have to be fixed with respect to the amounts indicated in Column 9 and 10 of the Annexure to D/o P&PW 0M dated 28.01.9013 corresponding to the sca

Second Meeting of Group of Senior Officers to discuss the grievances arising out of recommendations related to 7th Central Pay Commission STANDING COMMITTEE STAFF SIDE MEETING AT 11:30 AM ON 24th OCTOBER 2016 AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING WITH GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS AT 04:00 PM ON 24th OCTOBER 2016. All Standing Committee Members of the National Council (Staff Side) JCM Sir, I am directed to enclosed herewith a letter No. 30-4/2016-IC dated 21.10.2016 from Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure (Implementation Cell) for your kind information please And your kind attention is invited to this office mail dated 11.10.2016 now it has been decided to hold Internal Meeting of the Standing Committee members of the National Council (Staff Side) JCM at 11.30 AM in place of 3.30 PM on 24th October 2016 in JCM Office. You are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting on the date and time mentioned above. Thanking you Yours faithful

Merger of Dearness Allowance with the Basic Pay – Computation of emoluments of Running Staff for granting retirement benefits GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD E(P&A)II-2012/DC/JCM/1 New Delhi, Dated 17.10.2016 The General Secretary, NFIR, 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110055 Sub: Merger of Dearness Allowance with the Basci Pay w.e.f. 01.04.2004 – computation of emoluments of Running Staff for granting retirement benefits – reg. Ref: NFIR’s letter No.IV/RSAC/Conf./Part VII dated 05.09.2016 I am directed to refer to your letter dated 05.09.2016 wherein the Federation has mentioned that Northern Railway has vide letter 720/EW/Misc/Union-Items/2015/E.IV/Loose dated 16.11.2015 correctly computed the emoluments of Running Staff with reference to Dearness Allowance and 30% thereon for the purpose of allowing the retirement benefits to those Running Staff who had retired during the period 01.04.2004 and 31.12.2005. The matter

Recommendations of Seventh CPC with regard to Firefighting Staff No.AB-14017/15/2016-Estt.(RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel P.G & pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 17th Oct, 2016 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Recommendations of Seventh CPC with regard to Firefighting Staff. The undersigned is directed to refer to para.7.7.24 of the report of 7th CPC wherein it has been recommended for drafting of Model Recruitment Rules for the Firefighting Staff of all Central Government Departments and UTs with similar designation and pay structure. 2. In view of the above it is requested to furnish information on the following points: I. Whether Firefighting Staff is existing, if yes, the hierarchy and the strength in each grade/level thereof; II. Copy of the existing Recruitment Rules for all the levels. III. Comments on the recommendations of 7th CPC. (Shukdeo Sah) Under Secretary (RR-II) Clic

4600 GP in MACP to Industrial Workers - MoD Orders on 19.10.2016 4600 Grade Pay for Industrial Employees – MoD Order on 19.10.2016 – Ministry of Defence I.D.No.11(S)/2009- D(Civ-l) dated 19 October, 2016 Restructuring of cadre of artisan staff in Defence Establishments in modification of recommendations of 6th CPC – clarification regarding Government of India Ministry of Defence D (Civ-I) Subject: – Restructuring of cadre of artisan staff in Defence Establishments in 6th CPC modification of recommendations of CPC – clarification regarding. In continuation of Ministry of Defence I.D. of even No. dated 06th February 2014, on the subject mentioned above, it has been decided that the “Skilled” Workers who were already drawing the pay scale of Chargeman (Rs.5000-8000) viz, the promotion post of Highly Skilled/MCM, upto 31.12.2005 under ACPS, will also be considered for further financial upgradations, if due, in the next Grade Pay (Rs. 4600/-) in the hierarchy of Gr

3 Options may be allowed for revision of 7th CPC Pension - NC JCM Staff Side “The Pre-2016 Pensioners/family pensioners may be allowed to choose any one of the beneficial option among three proposal,  alternative suggestion given by the NC JCM Staff Side to the Official Side” Meeting of the Committee set up to examine the feasibility of implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners-reg. NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055 No.IV/NC/JCM/COR The General Secretaries of Affiliated Unions of NFIR Dated: 17/10/2016 MESSAGE Brother, Sub: Meeting of the Committee set up to examine the feasibility of implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners-reg. Meeting with the Government on 7th CPC recommendation for determination of pay in the case of pre-2016 pensioners, examination of the feasibility of option No.1, was hel

Grant of Dearness Allowance With effect from 1.7.2016 - NC JCM writes to the Finance Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council(Staff Side) 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi -110001 E Mail : nc.jcrn.np@gmail.com No.NC.JCM-2016/Fin.(DA) October 18, 2016 The Secretary, Govt of India Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block, New Delhi 110001 Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance With effect from 1.7.2016 — Reg. Dear Sir We refer to our letter of even No.NC/JCM/2016 dated September 6, 2016 wherein we have requested for an amendment to the existing formula of DA computation, necessitated by the revision of Pay with effect from 01.01.2016. We hope that you must have caused the matter to be examined. We are prepared to call on the officer concerned, if there is any ambiguity in our contention. Since the normal date for issuance of DA order was in September, we shall he grateful if a decision in the matter

Pre-2016 Pensioners and Family Pensioners to choose beneficial option – Alternative suggestion given by NC JCM Staff Side Meeting of the Committee set up to examine the feasibility of implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners-reg. NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055 No.IV/NC/JCM/COR Dated: 17/10/2016 The General Secretaries of Affiliated Unions of NFIR MESSAGE Brother, Sub: Meeting of the Committee set up to examine the feasibility of implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners-reg. Meeting with the Government on 7th CPC recommendation for determination of pay in the case of pre-2016 pensioners, examination of the feasibility of option No.1, was held today at 10:00 hrs. The Official Side again stressed that option No.1 is not feasible of implementation because of non-availability of records of lot many

7th CPC Arrears for Defence Personnel – 10% of Basic Pay plus DA 125% on ad-hoc basis Payment of arrears on ad-hoc basis of pay to Defence Forces Personnel pending issuance of Notification accepting 7th Central Pay Commission Award No.1(11)/2016/D(Pay/Services) Government of India Ministry of Defence New Delhi, the 10th October, 2016 To, The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff The Chief of the Air Staff Subject: Payment of arrears on ad-hoc basis of pay to Defence Forces Personnel pending issuance of Notification accepting 7th Central Pay Commission Award. Sir, Government of India have promulgated vide Resolution No.1(6)/2016/D(Pay/Services) dated 05 Sept 2016 and No.1(7)/2016/D (Pay/Services) dated 05th September, 2016 accepting the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission in so far as they relate to pay of Service Officers, MNS Officers, JCOs/ORs, NCs(E) including DSC Personnel. Since fixation of pay and consequent calculation

AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON 25.10.2016 Ref: Confdn/Standing Committee/2016-17 Dated – 15.10.2016 To, Com Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary, Staff Side, NC/JCM 13-C, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi -110001 Dear Comrade We have seen the items already sent to the Govt for discussion in the Standing Committee of Meeting which include JCM function 2. Compassionate Appointment 3.Non implementation of decisions taken at 46th Meeting of the National Council 4. Reduction of one day PLB in defence establishment, 5. LTC-relaxation of air travel, 6. HRA for those who vacated govt quarters, 7. Restoring interest free advances, 8. Entry pay for promotees, 9. Grant of 3rd MACP, 10. Dental treatment, 11.Income criteria for dependants, 12. Re-imbursement of actual medical expenses, 13. Carry forward of Earned Leave We send herewith the following items for inclusion in the agenda we shall be grateful if the same is forwarded to the official sid