Government Of Maharastra Declared 19th April 2017 As A Public Holiday

Public holiday on 19th April, 2017 on account of polling of By-Election, 2017

Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

No.CIR/HR&IR/H6/2017-18/2534

April 18, 2017

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sirs,

Public holiday on 19th April, 2017 on account of polling of By-Election, 2017

We enclose a copy of notification No.PHD. 1317/346/C.R.64/XXIX dated 10th April, 2017 issued by the Government of Maharashtra declaring Wednesday, the 19th April, 2017 as Public Holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(XXVI of 1881), on account of polling of By-Election, 2017 in the concerned Muncipal Corporations, Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samiti.

This is for information of member banks.

Yours faithfully,

K.S.Chauhan

Sr. Vice President-HR&IR

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Service Certificate Issued To The Retiring Railway Employees

Service Certificate issued to the retiring Railway Employees – modification of proforma requested

No.II/28/Part VI

Dated:17-04-2017

The Secretary (E)

Railway Board

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Service Certificate issued to the retiring Railway Employees – modification of proforma requested – reg.

Ref: NFIR’s letter No.II/28/Part VI dated 15/03/2017

Railway Board’s kind attention is invited to Federation’s letter of even number dated 15-03-2017 on the above subject.

while enclosing copy of Federation’s letter dated 15-03-2017, NFIR once again requests the Railway Board to expedite decision to streamline the proformae of service certificate and last pay certificate so that retiring employees may not face hassels for availing health care facilities. A copy of the communication sent to the GMs etc., may be endorsed to the Federation.

Yours faithfully,

DA/As above

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

No.II/28/Part VI

Dated: 15-03-2017

The Secretary (E)

Railway Board

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Service Certificates issued to the retiring railway employees – modification of proforma requested.

NFIR has since come to know that in the Service Certificates being issued to the retiring railway employees, it has been mentioned as ” Is he member of RECHS or RELHS – Yes or No”. However, in the Last Pay Certificate being issued to retiring emplyees, it has been mentioned as ” Last Basic Pay drawn to be recovered from settlement dues towards RELHS”. Photostat copies of the Last Pay Certificate as well Service Certificate of retired employee of south central Railway are enclosed.

In this connection, NFIR conveys that the sentence in the sentence in the Service Certificate ” Is he member of RECHS or RELHS – Yes or No” is unnecessary as the Last Pay drawn amount is compulsorily being deducted from the settlement dues of retiring employees. Instead, the Service Certificate should contain an endorsement ” He/she is member of RELHS for which an amount of Rupees which is equivalent to the Last Pay Drawn was deducted”. the present proforma of service certificate and LPC needs to be suitably modified in order to remove confusion and hardships of retiring staff in future days.

Incidentally, it is mentioned that when the above deficiency was pointed out at Zonal level it has been conveyed that the proforma cannot be changed at Zonal level as the formats have been designed and operated by CRIS, New Delhi.

NFIR, therefore, requests Railway Board’s intervention to re-design formates of service certificate and LPC suitably, duly taking into account the points mentioned above.

Yours faithfully.

DA/As above

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General  secretary

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Simplified Procedure Of Reimbursement Of Medical Claims- NFIR

Reimbursement of Medical Claims of serving and retired Railway employees – Simplification of
procedure

No.I/12/Part V

Dated: 17-04-2017

The Secretary (E),

Railway Board

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Reimbursement of Medical Claims of serving and retired Railway employees – Simplification of procedure – requested.

Ref: (i) NFIR’s PNM Item No.41/2016.

(ii) NFIR’s letter No.I/12/Part V dated 09-05-2016.

The agenda Item No.41/2016 came up for discussions in the NFIR’s PNM meeting held with the Railway Board on 22/23-12-2016 when official side explained that a new simplified procedure is being drafted and it will be finalized shortly in consultation with the Federation. Although a period of more than three months has passed, the procedure/proforma have not been shared with the Federation.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to make available the draft procedure along with the proforma relating to reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by the serving and retired Railway employees at an early date so that the same could be examined by the Federation for finalization.

Yours faithfully.

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

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Central Government Women Special Leave Granted For Sexual Harassment At Work Place

Special leave to the female staff connected to inquiry of sexual harassment

No.II/10/Part I

Dated: 17-04-2017

The Secretary (E),

Railway Board

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Special leave to the female staff connected to inquiry of sexual harassment – reg.

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension (DoP&T) vide Gazette notification dated 15-03-2017 No.GSR 251 (E) have issued Rule No.48 ” Special Leave connected to inquiry of sexual harassment” – an amendment to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 which was circulated vide No.13026/622016-Estt (L) dated 16th March 2017 to all ministries. According to the said notification dated 15th March 2017, leave upto a period of 90 days may be granted to an aggrieved female Government Employee on the recommendation of the Internal committee or the Local committee as the case may be, during the pendency of inquiry under the Sexual Harassment of Women at work place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the leave so granted shall not be debited against the leave account.

NFIR requests the Railway Board to issue corresponding instructions early duly endorsing copy to the Federation. copy of DoP&T notification dated 15th March, 2017 is enclosed.

DA/As above

Yours faithfully.

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General secretary

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Delegation Of Powers To Ministries/ Departments For Payment Of Sitting Fee In Respect Of Non-Officials Of Committees/ Panels/ Boards Etc.

Delegation of powers to Ministries/ Departments for payment of Sitting Fee in respect of Non-officials of Committees/ Panels/ Boards etc: Fin Min OM

No.19047/10/2016-E-IV

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi.

Dated: 12.04.2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Delegation of powers to Ministries/ Departments for payment of Sitting Fee in respect of Non-officials of Committees/ Panels/ Boards etc.

The undersigned is directed to state that the issues related to payment of Sitting Fee to Non-officials of Committees/Panels/Boards etc. have been examined in D/o Expenditure. It has been decided that Administrative Secretaries of the Ministries/ Departments may decide the Sitting Fee in respect of Non-officials of Committees/Panels/Boards etc. in consultation with their Financial Advisors and with the approval of their Ministers.

2. While considering the proposals for payment of Sitting Fee to Non-officials, the Ministries/Departments are directed to keep in view the following instructions/guidelines:-

2.1. Categorisation of Committees: For the purpose of payment  of Sitting Fee, Committees/Boards/panels are categorized into following three categories:-

(i) High Level Committee: In terms of Cabinet Secretariat Circular No. 1/16/1/2000-Cab. dated 15.04.2002, a High Level Committee is a Committee set up with the approval of Hon'ble Prime Minister through the Cabinet Secretary and presided over by a high ranking dignitary eg. a Minister, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, a Vice-Chancellor etc. including prominent persons in public life as Members.

(ii) Technical or Expert Committee: A Technical or Expert Committee is a Committee constituted to discharge functions as prescribed under Acts/Rules/Subordinate legislation on the subject. Such Committee is to be set up with the approval of the Minister of the concerned Ministry. In case any Member of Parliament is included in the Committee, the prior approval of Prime Minister to their inclusion is to be obtained in terms of Cabinet Secretariat Circular No.1/16/1/2000-Cab. dated 15.04.2002.

(iii) Other Committees: All other Committees will be covered under this category. These Committees will be constituted with the approval of the Administrative Secretary or Minister.

2.2 Definition of a Non-official: For the purpose of grant of Sitting Fee only such persons are to be considered as Non-officials who are not employed in any institution/ organisation/body funded by the Central Government.

3. Rates of Sitting Fee: On the basis of categorisation of Committees viz. High Level Committee, Technical or Expert Committee and Other Committees, The Ministries/Departments shall ensure that the maximum rates of Sitting Fee to be paid to Non-official Chairman/ Members will not be more than the following:-

(i) High Level Committee : Not more than Rs.10,000/- per day of Sitting.

(ii) Technical or Expert Committee : Not more than Rs.6000/- per day of Sitting.

(iii) Other Committees : Not more than Rs.4000/- per day of Sitting.

4. For arriving at the rates of the Sitting Fee to Non-official Chairman and Members of the Committees/Boards/Panels, the Ministries/Department shall observe the following conditions:

i. While considering the amount of Sitting Fee, the Ministries/Departments have to keep in view facts such as nature and scope of the Committee, importance of the subject assigned to the Committee, category of the Committee (i.e. High level Committee, Technical or Expert Committee or other Committee), level/ status of Chairperson/ Members, duration of the Committee, frequency of meetings, Terms of Reference of the Committee etc.

ii. In no case, the ceiling should exceed 10 meetings in a month in respect of all categories of Committees viz. High Level, Technical or Expert Committees and Other Committee. It is presumed that such committees are constituted for a limited duration specified in the order.

iii. It is clarified that the Govt. employees nominated to such Committees/ Boards/ Panels etc. will not be entitled to Sitting Fee.

iv. Cases seeking deviation from the above norms may be referred to M/o Finance giving full justification for seeking deviation.

3. These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this O.M.

4. This is issued with the approval of Finance Minister. 

sd/-

(Nirmala Dev)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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CG Employees Group Insurance Scheme - Table Of Benefits For Quartely Basis

Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2017 to 31.03.2017.

The Table of Benefits under CGEGIS-198C for the period 01-01-2016 to 31-12-2016 issued by Ministry of Finance vide their OM dated 26-02-2016 was circulated to Zonal Railways/Production Units etc. vide Board's,letter of even number dated 03-03-2016.

It has now been decided by Ministry of Finance that the Table of Benefits will now be issued on quarterly basis commencing from 01-01-2017 to 31.03.2017, Accordingly, Table of benefits under CGEGIS-1980 for the first quarter of the year 2017 i.e. 01-01-2017 to 31-03-2017 has now been issued vide Ministry of Finance's Office Memorandum No. 7(2)/EV/20l6 dated 17-03-2017. A copy of the Ministry of Finance's above office Memorandum alongwith Tables of benefits is enclosed herewith for information and necessary action.

DA: As above
(M.K.Panda)
joint Director, Pay Commission
Railway Board

No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2

New Delhi, Dated: 07.04.207

No,7(2)EV/2016

  Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 17th March,2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2017.

Every year two Tables of Benefits are issued by the Ministry of Finance on calendar year basis for the savings fund to  the beneficiaries under central Government Group Insurance scheme (CGEGIS-1980). While one Table of Benefits for the Savings fund of the Scheme is based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.10 per month for those employees who had opted out of the revised rates of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

2. The Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS-80 are prepared by IRDA based on the rate of interest notified by DEA for small savings including GPF. Earlier, DEA used to notify the interest rate on financial year basis. However, DEA has now shifted to notifying the interest rate on quarterly basis. In view of this, it has been decided that the Table of benefits will be issues on quarterly basis commencing from 1.1.2017 to 31.3.2017.

3. The Two Tables under CGEGIS-80 for the first quarter of the year 2017 i.e. 1.1.2017 to 31.3.2017, prepared by IRDA, are enclosed. The benefits in the Tables have been worked out on the basis of interest @8% per annum (compounded quarterly), as notified by Department of Economic Affairs.

4. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.

5. In its application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department this Office Memorandum issues in consulation with the comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Source : NFIR

DoPT Issued Orders On 17.4.2017 - Admissible Of Dynamic Fare On LTC

DoPT issued orders on 17.4.2017 regarding admissible of dynamic fare on LTC

Clarification regarding admissibility of flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/ Duronto trains while availing LTC

No. 31011/3/2016-Estt.(A-IV)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment A-IV Desk

North Block, New Delhi- 110001

Dated April 17, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding admissibility of flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto trains while availing LTC.

As per Railway Board’s Circular No. 46 of 2016 dated 07.09.2016, Ministry of Railways have introduced a flexi-fare system in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains, where the base fares will increase by 10% with every 10% of berths sold subject to a prescribed ceiling limit. In this regard, this Department is in receipt of references from various segments seeking clarification on the issue of admissibility of flexi-fare while booking the tickets of these trains for the purpose of LTC.

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and it has been decided that flexi fare (dynamic fare) applicable in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains shall be admissible for the journey(s) performed by these trains on LTC. This dynamic fare component shall not be admissible in cases where a non entitled Government servant travels by air and claims reimbursement for the entitled class of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains. Such Government servants will get reimbursement of fare after deducting the dynamic fare component.

3. The above decision shall be applicable retrospectively with effect from 9 thSeptember, 2016, i.e. the date from which flexi-fare system was introduced by Railways.

4. Hindi version will follow.

sd/-

(Surya Narayan Jha)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

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