Violation Of DoPT Guidelines : Central Secretariat Manual Of Office Procedure (CSMOP)

Violation of DoPT guidelines : Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP)

Violation of DoPT guidelines

Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP) lays down broad procedures for process management in the Central Secretariat. The CSMOP does not contain any provision for initiating disciplinary action against an official for non-compliance of procedure laid down in the CSMOP.

It is for the concerned Central Secretariat office to take action against its officials, under the relevant Conduct Rules of service. Information relating to disciplinary action taken by Central Government offices against their officials for not following the procedure of CSMOP is not centrally maintained.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Dr. Anupam Hazra in the Lok Sabha today.

Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for Bank Employees

Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy for Bank Employees

CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 28/24/2017/25

13-7-2017

TO ALL OFFICE BEARERS/STATE FEDERATIONS/ALL INDIA BANKWISE ORGANISATIONS / ALL UNITS

Dear Comrades,

Reg: Group Medicliam Insurance Policy

Under 10th Bipartite Settlement, medical/hospitalisation expenses are reimbursed/settled under the Group Mediclaim Insurance Policy. The policy for the in-service employees/officers began from 1-10-2015 and for retirees from 1-11-2015. The policies have been renewed from 1-10-16 and 1-11-16 respectively.

We wish to share the following details for the information of our unions.

Banks covered under the Policy                                     :               33 (for 2016-17)

Employees covered                                                        :               326,600

Officers covered                                                             :               295,400

Total staff covered                                                          :               622,000

Total lives/family members covered                              :             19.25 lacs

Total Premium paid                                                        :               Rs. 762 cr + Tax

Claims settled so far/under process

As of end of June, 2017                                                 :               Rs. 515 cr

(Last year i.e. 2015-16 : 39 Banks – 7.10 lac employees/officers covered – Premium paid Rs. 390 crores – Claims settled Rs. 775 crores)

REITREES (2016-17) From Nov. 2016 upto June, 2017

	WITH DOMICILIARTY	WITHOUT DOMICILIARY	TOTAL
RETIRED EMPLOYEES/OFFICERS COVERED	89,300	1,00,400	1,89,700
TOTAL LIVES COVERED	1,74,600	1,92,400	3,67,400
PREMIUM PAID	148 CR	129 CR	277 CR
CLAIMS PAID/UNDER PROCESS UPTO END OF JUNE 2017	195 CR	109 CR	304 CR

2016 -17 – IN SERVICE EMPLOYEES/OFFICERS – UPTO END OF JUNE, 2017

	CLAIMS PAID	UNDER PROCESS	TOTAL
BY CASHLESS	210 CR	70 CR	280 CR
BY REIMBUSEMENT	112 CR	51 CR	163 CR
UNDER DOMICILIARY	61 CR	11 CR	72 CR
TOTAL	383 CR	132 CR	515 CR

2016-17 – RETIREES – UPTO END OF JUNE, 2017 (WITH DOMICILIARY)

	CLAIMS PAID	UNDER PROCESS	TOTAL
BY CASHLESS	76 CR	23 CR	99 CR
BY REIMBUSEMENT	29 CR	11 CR	40 CR
UNDER DOMICILIARY	47 CR	9 CR	56 CR
TOTAL	152 CR	43 CR	195 CR

2016-17 – RETIREES – UPTO END OF JUNE, 2017 (WITHOUT DOMICILIARY

	CLAIMS PAID	UNDER PROCESS	TOTAL
BY CASHLESS	61 CR	20 CR	81 CR
BY REIMBUSEMENT	20 CR	8 CR	28 CR
TOTAL	81 CR	28 CR	109 CR

Thus, we find that the scheme is benefitting large number of employees. However, there are many grievances and complaints about the undue delay in settlement of claims, prblems in cashless treatment in hospitals, problems being created by TPAs, unilateral rejection of claims, delay at Bank-level in forwarding the claims to TPA, etc. In order to take up these issues with the IBA for plugging the loop-holes in the scheme and to ensure effective implementation of the scheme in favour of the employees, we request our units to inform us the important problems faced by the employees at the grass-root level for being taken up with IBA.

Since this is one of the important issues in the current 11th Bipartite charter of demands, we seek the co-operation of our units to furnish the above details at the earliest.

With greetings,

Yours comradely,

C.H.VENKATACHALAN

GENERAL SECRETARY

Source: AIBEA

Hiring of staff in Government service

Hiring of Staff in Central Government Services

Hiring of staff in Government service

The vacant posts in Government Ministries/Departments are required to be filled as per the Recruitment Rules for the post. Information related to recruitment of staff by Government of India is not centrally maintained.

Recruitment to various posts in Government of India is made through various recruitment agencies constituted for the purpose such as Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission etc. Recruitment agencies conduct examinations based on indents received from various Ministries/Departments/offices of Government of India. Ministries/Departments and the recruitment agencies have been sensitized to take all the required steps for filling up of the posts.

The Government is always committed to appoint best available talent subject to provisions of rules. NITI Aayog in the Three Year Action Agenda for 2017-2020 has recommended for inducting specialists into the system through lateral entry in policy making areas on fixed term contract. This recommendation alongwith suggestions received from other quarters are under consideration.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Dr. K. Gopal and Shri Sisir Kumar Adhikari in the Lok Sabha today.

Implementation Of GST At Unit Run Canteens (URC)

CSD : Implementation of GST at Unit Run Canteens (URC)

ADVISORY 14/ 2017: SOFTWARE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF GST AT UNIT RUN CANTEENS (URC)

1. Further to CS Dte letter No. 95350/Q/DDGCS/Advisory/10-2017 dt 16 Jun 17.
2. CIMS Upgrade Version 5.10/ CIMS Plus Version 6.02 (for implementation of GST) has been prepared and launched.CIMS/ CIMS Plus at all URCs will be updated with this upgrade before 30 June 2017 and URCs will not sell any grocery items wef 01 July 2017 before updating their CIMS/ CIMS Plus with these upgrades
3. To facilitate speedy upgrading of CIMS/ CIMS Plus, the upgrade patch has been uploaded, on M/S SCPL secure FTP, along with the latest hotlist patch (encrypted hotlist patch with details only of Card serial No and no personal details to conform to security requirements).
4. URCs may download the relevant files – CIMS Upgrade Version 5.10 for URCs running older version of CIMS and CIMS Plus Version 6.02 for URCs migrated/ automated with CIMS Plus, for timely conformation to GST regime norms, before starting sales wef 01 July 2017. URCs downloading these CIMS updates can also download and run the latest hotlist patch. A How to – Manual for running these is attached as Appx.
5. GST button will be provided to implement the required functionality of GST. It will work wef 01 July 2017. On clicking this button, software will update as follows:-
6. Revised retail rates will include the existing retail rate and taxes already paid by URCs.
7. Taxes to be charged by URC (VAT & Entry Tax) will become ‘nil’ for all the itmes balance in inventory.
8. No VAT can be charged wef 01 July 2017 and the word VAT will not be printed/ shown on any bill.
9. URCs to run the CIMS/ CIMS+ upgrades only with telephonic support/ guidance of SCPL Tech support personnel/ CCTSC/ RPMC. Technical teams shall also be physically installing and upgrading all URCs with CIMS Upgrade Version 5.10/ CIMS Plus Version 6.02 (for implementation of GST) & latest hotlist patch.
10. Misc Issues : The stocks already supplied to the CSD Depots, based on the demand by URCs, will be collected by the URCs. This will facilitate early supply of fresh GST stocks.
11. GST in the State of J & K. : It is still not clear if and when the state of J & K will implement GST. To meet this peculiar requirement, a flag has been added in the upgrade for implementation of GST of URCs in J&K. As and when GST is implemented, SCPL Tech team will enable the flag. This option is also required for URCs moving in and out of J&K. URCs, moving out of J & K. For both conditions, SCPL Tech support will enable/ disable this flag option. Hence, existing VAT will continue in J&K till further instructions.
12. This letter may pl be disseminated to all URCs under respective comd.
13. This has the approval of competent authority.

18 States And 7 UTs Have Discontinued The Practice Of Interview In Recruitment

18 States and 7 UTs have discontinued the practice of interview in recruitment

Scrapping of Interview

As per information available as on 24th July, 2017, 18 States and 7 Union Territories have discontinued the practice of interview in recruitment for lower level posts.

The objective of discontinuation of interview in selection process at lower level posts is to curb corruption, more objective selection in transparent manner and substantially easing the problems of poor aspirants. Union Territory Administration of Daman & Diu has informed that it has benefitted them economically by way of savings on account of non-application of Travelling Allowance/ Daily Allowance and other expenditure involved in calling candidates for interview. Further, Union Territory Administration of Lakshadweep has informed that local aspirants have economically benefitted from this initiative of the Government.

The States of Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are yet to decide about discontinuation of interview in the recruitment of lower level posts. The States of Sikkim and Meghalaya have not adopted the process of discontinuation of interviews in recruitment to lower level posts. However, information regarding the State of Nagaland is not available. Further, it has been informed by the State of Odisha that steps have already been taken to implement scrapping of interview system concerning junior level posts (Group B & C) of all Departments.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Shri Naranbhai Kachhadiya in the Lok Sabha today.

7th CPC Promotion : Fixation of Pay on Promotion from the Date of Next Increment Option

7th CPC Promotion : Fixation of Pay on Promotion from the Date of Next Increment Option – Dopt Orders with Illustration

Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016-regarding.

No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New DelhiDated 27th July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of NextIncrement (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, ifopted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016-regarding.

Prior to implementation of 6th CPC Report, the pay fixation on promotion was governed by provisions of FR 22(I)(a)(1). In 6th CPC context, the first part of FR 22(I)(a)(1) was replaced by Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. Similarly, consequent upon implementation of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 in 7th CPC context, the pay fixation on promotion is regulated by the provisions of Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. This rule regulates pay fixation on promotion if the same is opted by the employee from the date of promotion itself. The issue of relevancy of provisions of FR 22(I)(a)(1) as well as the methodology of fixation of pay on promotion to a post carrying duties and responsibilities of greater importance, of a Government Servant in case he opts for pay fixation from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) has been considered in this Department.

2. In this context, proviso under FR 22(I)(a)(1) inter-alia provides that the Government Servant (other than those appointed on deputation basis to ex-cadre post or on ad-hoc basis or on direct recruitment basis) shall have the option, to be exercised within one month from the date of promotion, to have the pay fixed under this rule from the date of such promotion or to have the pay fixed from the date of accrual of next increment in the scale of the pay in lower grade.

3. After due consideration in this matter, the President is pleased to decide as follows:

(i) FR 22(I)(a)(1) holds good with regard to availability of option clause for pay fixation, to a Government Servant holding a post, other than a tenure post, in a substantive or temporary or officiating capacity, who is promoted or appointed in a substantive, temporary or officiating capacity, as the case may be, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the relevant Recruitment Rules,to another post carrying duties or responsibilities of greater importance than those attaching to the post held by him/her. Such Government Servant may opt to have his/her pay fixed from the Date of his/her Next Increment (either 1st July or 1st January, as the case may be) accruing in the Level of the post from which he/she is promoted, except in cases of appointment on deputation basis to an ex-cadre post or on direct recruitment basis or appointment/promotion on ad-hoc basis.

(ii) In case, consequent upon his/her promotion, the Government Servant opts to his/her pay fixed from the date of his/her next increment (either 1st July or 1st January, as the case may be) in the Level of the post from which Government Servant is promoted, then, from the date of promotion till his/her DNI, the Government Servant shall be placed at the next higher cell in the level of the post to which he/she is promoted.

(iii) Subsequently, on DNI in the level of the post to which Government Servant is promoted, his//her Pay will be re-fixed and two increments (one accrued on accoun tof annual increment and the second accrued on account of promotion) may be granted in the Level from which the Government Servant is promoted and he/she shall be placed, at a Cell equal to the figure so arrived, in the Level of the post to which he/she is promoted; and if no such Cell is available in the Level to which he/she is promoted, he/she shall be placed at the next higher Cell in that Level.

(iv) In such cases where Government Servant opts to have his/her pay fixed from the date of his/her next increment in the Level of the post from which he/she is promoted, the next increment as well as Date of Next Increment (DNI) will be regulated accordingly.

4. It is further reiterated that in order to enable the officials to exercise the option within the time limit prescribed, the option clause for pay fixation on promotion with effect from date of promotion/DNI shall invariably be incorporated in the promotion/appointment order so that there are no cases of delay in exercising the options due to administrative lapse.

5. In so far as their application to the employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller &Auditor General of India.

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(Pushpender Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

 Dopt Orders 

Authority: www.dopt.gov.in

Ex-Gratia Amount For CAPF Personnel

Ex-gratia amount for CAPF personnel

The amount of ex-gratia lump sum compensation available to the families of Central Government Civilian employees, who die in the performance of their bona fide official duties under various circumstances, has been increased on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission w.e.f. 01/01/2016 vide DoP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(i) dated 04/08/2016, as under:

Circumstances	Earlier amount ( Rs.)	Revised amount (Rs.)
Death occurring due to accidents in course of performance of duties.	10 lakh	25 lakh
Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence by terrorists, anti social elements etc.	10 lakh	25 lakh
Death occurring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea pirates.	15 lakh	35 lakh
Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, unaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions.	15 lakh	35 lakh
Death occurring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occurring during evacuation of Indian Nationals from a war-torn zone in foreign country.	–	45 lakh

The rate of ex-gratia lump sum compensation for 100 percent disability to CAPFs & Assam Rifles personnel, who are disabled in the performance of their bonafide official duty under various circumstances and are boarded out from service on account of disability attributable to aggravated in service, has been revised vide this Ministry OM No.27011/64/2010-R&W (Part) dated 07/06/2017 from Rs. 09 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs w.e.f 01/01/2016.

The 7th CPC has recommended a common regime of Risk and Hardship Allowance for Army and CAPFs which has been accepted by the Government.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question by Shri Bahadur Singh Koli in the Lok Sabha today.

Equal Pay For Equal Work

Equal Pay For Equal Work

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1294

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2017

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK

1294. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR: 

SHRI HARI MANJHI:

SHRI INNOCENT:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Hon’ble Supreme Court has given a ruling that the theory of equal pay for equal work should be implemented and if so, the details thereof;

(b)whether the Hon’ble Court has also reiterated that there should be no disparity in the salary of regular and casual workers in a welfare State if both are doing same nature of work and if so, the details thereof;

(c)whether the Government is aware that the contract workers are being deprived from equal pay for equal work by their employers and if so, the details thereof;

(d)whether the Government has set up/proposes to set up a suitable redressal mechanism in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and

(e)the other measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for the welfare and social security of workers including casual/contract workers in the country?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) & (b): In civil appeal number 213 of 2013 the issue for consideration ofthe Hon’ble Supreme Court was as under:

“whether temporarily engaged employees (daily-wage employees, ad-appointees, employees appointed on casual basis, contractual employees and the like), are entitled to minimum of the regular pay-scale, alongwith dearness allowance (as revised from time to time) on account of their performing the same duties, which are discharged by those engaged on regular basis, against sanctioned posts”.

The Hon’ble Supreme Court held that:

“There can be no doubt, that the principle of ‘equal pay for equal work’ would be applicable to all the concerned temporary employees, so as to vest in them the right to claim wages, at par with the minimum of the pay-scale of regularly engaged Government employees, holding the same post”

(c) & (d): In so far as the contract labour is concerned, the ContractLabour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 and the rules framed thereunder regulate the employment of contract labour. Rule 25(2)(v)(a) of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Central Rules, 1971 provides for parity as mentioned below:

“in cases where the workmen employed by the contractor perform the same or similar kind of work as the workmen directly employed by the principal employer of the establishment, the wage rates, holidays, hours of work and other conditions of service of the workmen of the contractor shall be the same as applicable to the workmen directly employed by the principal employer of the establishment on the same or similar kind of work”

A well-established Central Industrial Relations Machinery (CIRM) is in place to enforce the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970. The country-wide network of Dy. Chief Labour Commissioners (Central) and Regional Labour Commissioners (Central) under the control of Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) is mandated to settle the complaints/claims of the contract workers in terms of the provisions of the said Act and the Rules framed thereunder

(e): In order to provide social security benefits to the workers in theorganised sector, the Government has enacted the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948.

For providing social security benefits to the workers in the unorganised sector, the Government has enacted the Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 which stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised workers on matters relating to:

(i) life and disability cover,

(ii) health and maternity benefits,

(iii) old age protection and

(iv) any other benefit as may be determined by the Central Government through the National Social Security Board. Various Schemes, formulated by the Government to provide social security cover to the unorganized workers as listed in Schedule I of the above Act.

Central Government has also launched the Atal Pension Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana for all citizens especially targeting unorganised workers to provide them comprehensive social security.

Source: Lok Sabha

Issue of Dependent Identity Card For Ex-Servicemen

Issue Of Dependent Identity Cards For Ex-Servicemen

Tele: 26188098, Fax: 26192362

Email ID: jdpolicyksb@gmail.com

Kendriya Sainik Board

Ministry Of Defence

Government Of India

West Block-IV, Wing-VII

RK Puram

New Delhi – 110066

No.061/Policy/Gen Pol/vol-I

14 July 2017

All RSBs/ZSBs

ISSUE OF I-CARDS TO DEPENDENTS OF EX-SERVICE MEN

Introduction

1. A number of representations are being received from ESM for issue of dependent Identity Cards. The main reason for these representations being that dependents of ESM are unable to utilize various facilities/benefits extended to them by organizations due to non availability of Identity cards. The case in point is air travel by organizations due to non availability of Identity Cards. The case in point is air travel concession offered by the airlines to dependents of ESM, however, many dependents of ESM are not able to make use of the concession offered due to want of Dependents ID card which is a mandatory requirement instituted by the airlines offering the concession .

2. During third south Zone Meeting held at Hyderabad this issue was deliberated upon in detail in light of various representations and recommendations of Directors of all Rajya Sainik Boards on the need of issuing dependent I Cards, It was decided by the Chairman that dependent I cards be issued and policy in this regard be formulated to ensure that these are not misused.

3. It is to be understood by all ESM and their dependents that Dependent Identity Card is not an acceptable pass/ permit for entry into any Defence unit and local orders of the Formation/ Area HQs will take precedence over any such order on the issue of gaining access into any defence area.

Eligibility for Dependent Identity Cards

4. It is to be clearly understand that the definition of dependents which is in vogue while being in service will continue to govern the criteria to establish the eligibility of dependents will lie on the Zila Sainik Board where the ESM is registered based on the entry in their discharge book Following will be eligible for issue of Dependent 1-card:-

• (a) Spouse and dependent children of ESM Pensioners.
• (b)War Windows/Dependents parents of serving personnel who died in war. windows of ESM and their dependent Children including step and legally adopted children.
• (c) Dependents Parents whose monthly income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 3500/- plus the amount of dearness relief on basic pension of Rs. 3500/- as on the date of consideration. (GOI MOD letter F No.18840/DGAFMS/DG-3A/1398/D (Med) 09 dated 26 Jun 2009).
• (d) Children including step children, legally adopted children. The validity period for sons will be attaining age of 25 Years or on ceasing to be dependents, whichever is earlier, unemployment unmarried/divorced/windowed daughters will continue to be eligible irrespective of age.

Procedure for Issue of Dependents Identity Card

5. The following guilelessness are to be adhered to by the Dept of Sainik welfare/ Zila Sainik Welfare while issuing the Dependents Identity Cards:-

(a) Identity cards to be issued to all dependents of ESM as brought out at para 3 above. The format of I card is placed at Appendix ‘A’

(b) The card is to be issued on payment of Rs.100/- per card. The money is to be taken on charge and accounted for, the Amount realized towards making of Dependent Card should be forwarded to Kendriya Sainik Board in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND”.

(c) Separate application for issue of Identify cards is to be submitted by ESM for each dependent, The format is placed at Appendix ‘B’.

(d) The dependent card is to be linked to ESM I card to ensure only eligible dependents are issued with the dependent card.

(f) The following documents are to be produced by an ESM for issue of dependent card:-

• (i) Application with photograph pasted, for issue of dependent card.
• (ii) Registration form
• (iii) Copy of Discharge book.
• (iv) Copy of PPO
• (v) NOC from previous ZSB, if applicable.
• (vi) Copy of Birth Certificate.
• (vii) Copy of Aadhar card.

(g) Before issue of I Cards to the dependents of ESM, the Sancity of the document , its safe custody by the card holder and the repercussions as a result of its loss and reaching in the hands of anti-national elements should be explained to him/her.

(h) The ESM and applicant be explained that it is their responsibility to ensure that the dependent card is not misused.

Validity of Dependent Identity Card

6. (a) The Identify Card for War/Pensioners windows will be valid for life time till she gets married.

(b) In case of spouse of ESM it will also be valid for life time unless there is changed of status (if divorced etc)

(c) The Identify Card to the children of ESM will be issued initially for a period of five years and will be renewed thereafter for another five years subject to the following:-

• (i) Sons – Attaining the age of 25 years or on ceasing to be dependent whichever is earlier.
• (ii) Daughters- Till married.

Issue of Duplicate Dependent Identity Card

7. The under mentioned procedure is to be followed for issuance of duplicate Dependent Card:

(a) FIR is to be lodged in an event of loss of dependent card by ESM/dependent. After one month from the date of FIR, an endorsement of Police Station needs to be obtained on the status of the complaint.

(b) The ESM/dependent should approach ZSWO along with the copy of FIR and application containing the facts leading to the loss of card. Further , on application for issue of duplicate I card is to be submitted, Thereafter , the ZSWO will carry out one man investigation on the spot to ascertain that there is no mala-fide intent and insurgency angle is not involved. the comments of ZSWO are to be endorsed on the application and then only duplicate card is to be issued.

(c) No duplicate card is to be issued after the third loss. The following penalty is to be levied for first three losses:-

• (i) First loss – Rs 300/-
• (ii) Second Loss – Rs 600/-
• (iii) Third Loss – Rs 900/-

(d) An undertaking is to be obtained from the ESM/Window that the duplicate identity card will be surrendered immediately to the issuing authority in case the lost Dependent card is found subsequently.

(e) A notation of loss is to be made in Discharge book and other relevant register in Red ink indicating the number of loss (Ist/iind/iiird).

(f) Following documents are to be kept at ZSB for record:-

• (i) Copy of FIR registered with the police station.
• (ii) Police endorsement on the copy of FIR after one month whether Depended card could be tracked or not.
• (iii) Application from the Individual for issue of duplicate card along with photographs.

Replacement of Dependent Identity Card due to Fair, wear and Tear

8. Consequent upon mutilation of Dependent Identity Card because of fair wear and tear, Laminated fresh Dependent identity Card will be issued on request of Ex-Servicemen enclosing there with mutilated Dependent identity Card after ascertaining the facts and genuineness of the case and completion of the period of five years from the date of issue of the Dependent identity Card. Fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is to be charged for issued of new card.

Dependent identity cards are to be returned to the issuing authority for cancellation on following occasions:-

• a. whilst applying for renewal due fair/wear and tear
• b. on demise of the holder
• c. on becoming ineligible i.e widow/daughters getting married and sons crossing the age of 25 years or the day ceases to be dependent whichever is earlier

9. Serial number for each category is to be maintained separately under following head with separate registers:-

• a. Dependent identity Card – initial/replacement issue register
• b. Dependent identity card issued due to loss – Register.

Demand/submission of Return

10. Directors, Deptt. of sainik welfare or secretaries, Rajya Sainik Boards to forward half Yearly damand/ report to Kendriya Seinik Board (Jt Director, Accounts) Commencing from half year ending 31 Mar and 30 Sep as per format placed at Appendix ‘C’.

11. Amount charged as fee for making dependent I card and realized towards penalty for loss of Dependent Identify Card should be forwarded to Kendrya Sanik Board in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND’ along with this return.

12. These instructions should be circulated to at ZSWOs under your organization and should form the part of important policy letters which need to be handed over to the new incumbent ant the time of tranferment linquishment of the charge.

13. Please acknowledge receipt.

Abolishment Of Sumptuary Allowance – Dopt Issued Orders

Abolishment of Sumptuary Allowance – Dopt issued Orders

No.17014/2/2014-Trg.(7th CPC)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi.

Date: 25th July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – abolishment of Sumptuary Allowance.

Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government conveyed vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Resolution No.11-1/2016-IC dated July 6, 2017, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that Sumptuary Allowance in all the Training Establishments/Academies/Institutes stands abolished.

2. These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.

3. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

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(Biswajit Banerjee)

Under Secretary to the Government of India.

Authority: www.dopt.gov.in

Order Copy

Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen

Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen 

No.161/KSB/Policy/SPL PEN/C

Government Of India

Ministry Of Defence

Department Of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, Dated 8th June, 2017

The Controller General Of

Defence Accounts, (CGDA)

New Delhi.

Subject: Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen under AO 606/75.

Sir,

In supersession of Government of India, Ministry Of Defence letter No.12-SB(8)/52-2001/958/D(Res) dated 16th Nov.2001, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President to enhance the Special Pension to blinded Ex-Servicemen from Rs.500/- p.m. to Rs.4000/- per month with effect from June 2017. The expenditure will be debited to relevant Head of account of Defence Services Estimates.

2. The sanction is issued with the concurrence of Ministry Of Defence (Fin/Pen) vide their ID No.10(12)/2016/FIN/PEN dated 05-06-2017.

Yours faithfully

(A.K.Pandey)

Under Secretary to the Government Of India

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Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

F.No.44/22/2014/MCTC/CGHS/2211-44

Directorate General Of CGHS, MOHFW

Monitoring, Computerization & Training Cell

CGHS Wellness Center Building, 1st Floor

Kalibari, New Delhi- 110 001

Dated: 09-05-2017

Office Memorandum

Sub: Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

For the convenience of CGHS beneficiaries and with an objective of reducing the waiting time at the Wellness Centers, CGHS is pleased to announce a new initiative of booking online appointments. Existing beneficiaries can now book an appointment for Medical Officer or Specialist consultation online. The steps involved in booking an appointment online are given below.

Online Appointment by Beneficiary himself

1. Visit the website cghs.nic.in

2. Click on the option “Book Appointment” available on RHS of the Screen.

3. Enter beneficiary ID and click on ” Generate OTP”

4. An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent on registered mobile no. of the beneficiary or to the main card holde’s mobile if that is the only registered number.

5.Enter OTP and click on “Proceed”‘

6.Beneficiary details are displayed on screen’ Click displayed on screen are correct otherwise click on and proceed as above.

7. Select Specialty, Dispensary, Doctor as per your choice and click on “Proceed” button’ A beneficiary can select a GDM (General Duty Medical Officer Jora Specialist of any of the CGHS wellness center for appointment’.

8. A calendar is displayed to choosead ate that has the availability of appointment for the selected doctor. Select date for appointment’

9.On selecting date, top of the screen shows the slot timings and the appointments available’ A beneficiary can choose the desired slot’

10. Click on “proceed to Book Appointment”. one can go back and make changes by using the’Change the Specialty button’.

11. On clicking the button “Proceed to Book Appointment”‘ beneficiary details and the appointment details are displayed on the screen for confirmation’

12. Click on the option “confirm to Book Appointment”, confirmation status page is displayed. one can print the confirmation slip, or book another appointment’ system would also send an SMS to registered mobile number’

13. Appointment for the GDMO can be taken within 72 hours of date of appointment whereas appointment for the Specialist can be taken within 1 month of date of appointment’ online appointment cannot be made for the same day/date’ [This window period may changedependinguponthedecisionstakenfromtimetotime)

14. If a self registered patient arrives at the indicative time slot and by that time his “Q” number has already passed, he will be called as very next patient, barring emergencies’ However, if the indicative time slot has passed beyond half an hour then he will have to

get fresh registration from WC registration counter’

15. If patient fails to turn up on appointed time thrice in a row the facility forhim may be blocked for a month’.

For walk in patients who directly visit the center without a prior; self booked appointment, ihe facility of online registration at the registration counter of Wellness Center is available’.

The introduction of this facility may be given due publicity by all Wellness Center In-charges.

Dr.D.C.Joshi

Director , CGHS

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GPF Final Settlement/Final withdrawal Claims and Release of Payment

GPF Final Settlement/Final withdrawal Claims and Release of Payment 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)

FUND SECTION

10-A, S.K.BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA – 700 001

No.F/Tech/130/Pt-II/B

Date:18.07.2017

To

The GM

Subject: Processing of GPF Final Settlement/Final withdrawal Claims and Release of Payment thereof.

Off late, it has come to notice that despite passing of bills for Final withdrawal/Final Settlement of GP Fund Accounts in respect of Non-DAD officers well in advance, on priority GM/Controller by Bank Authority on due date, the said amount could not be disbursed to the concerned officer, in time, at your end due to late receipt/non-receipt of Cheque Slips, which has caused grievances from the officers.

To redress such grievances of the officers, henceforth following document may please be obtained from the concerned officers and enclosed the same with their GPF Final withdrawal/settlement bills to enable this office to credit the passed amount to the officers personal Bank Account directly instead of public fund account of GM/Controller.

i) NEFT Mandate Form, in duplicate, duly filled in (Copy Enclosed)

ii) A Photo copy of the first page of the pass book of bank account for which NEFT Mandate form is given

iii) A leaf of cancelled Multi city Cheque of that Bank account, mentioned in NEFT Mandate Form, where Bank Account No & Name of the Account holder are printed.

It is, therefore, requested to ensure that the above documents have been enclosed with the GP Fund Final withdrawal/settlement claims in respect of all the officers of your office, before forwarding the same to this office through your respective Local Accounts Office.

Form for availing NEFT Mode of Payment – Click here

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Enhancement Of Rates Of Marriage Grant

Enhancement of rates of Marriage Grant

Government Of India

Ministry Of Defence

Department Of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

MoD.I.D.No.102/AFFD/Marriage Grant/2016-D(Res-II)

Dated:15-07-2016

Subject: Enhancement of rates of Marriage Grant

The standing committee on Defence (16th Lok Sabha) directed vide para 56 to 58 of its 2nd Report that rate of marriage grant to needy ESM (upto the rank of Hav/Equivalent) and their widows be enhanced from Rs.16,000/- to Rs.50,000/- per daughter (for 2 daughters). The standing Committee also desired that an additional allocation of Rs.10.30 crores may be provided to DESW to meet the requirement of enhanced Marriage Grant.

2. Accordingly Army, Navy & Air Force has agreed to provide the additional funds on pro-rate basis i.e 85:5:10, annually w.e.f. 2016-17.

3. Approval of competent authority is conveyed to the enhancement of the rates of marriage grant from Rs.16,000/- to Rs.50,000/- per Daughter (for 2 Daughters) to ESM (upto the rank of Hav/equivalent) and their widows w.e.f 1.4.2016.

(santosh)

Joint secretary (Res-II)

Telefax – 23015772

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