AIRF - Brief on the discussion with the CRB on date 01.12.2017

Benchmarking for financial upgradation under MACPS – AIRF

Brief on the discussion with the CRB on date 01.12.2017

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: December 1, 2017

The General Secretaries,

All Affiliated Unions,

Dear Comrades!

Sub: Brief on the discussion with the CRB on date

I met the CRB in the forenoon on date and had discussion on the following issues:-

1. Benchmarking for financial upgradation under MACPS consequent upon implementation of VII CPC – I explained the CRB that, prior to implementation of VII CPC recommendations, benchmarking for financial upgradation under MACPS, and that for regular promotion had been similar. With the implementation of higher benchmarking for financial upgradation under MACPS, there is serious resentment among the Railwaymen as majority of them is deprived of this legitimate benefit. The CRB assured to look into the matter on priority.

2. Appointment on Compassionate Ground of the wards/widows of the Railwaymen either died in harness or medically incapacitated – With the direct recruitment qualification for open market recruitment in erstwhile GP Rs.1800 having been upgraded to High School + ITI or Course Completed Act Apprenticeship, appointment on Compassionate Ground to those wards of the Railwaymen who are not in possession of this qualification is being denied. I had, therefore, raised this issue and the CRB has assured us that this issue shall also be dealt with on priority and the provision as existed earlier, i.e. placing them in -1S pay scale would be considered.

On the issue of Compassionate Ground Appointment, in general, the CRB said that, it would continue on Indian Railways on 1:1 basis.

3. Implementation of upgraded pay scales as recommended by the VII CPC to certain categories of Railwaymen – I had also discussed this issue with the CRB, explaining that the VII CPC has recommended upgraded pay scales to certain categories of Railwaymen, viz. SSO(A/Cs)/Sr. Travelling Inspector(A/Cs)/ Sr. Inspector(Stores A/Cs), Chemical & Metallurgical Asstt., Chemical & Metallurgical Supdt., Asstt. Chemist & Metallurgist, but the same are yet to be implemented, and the Ministry of Railways have unnecessarily referred the issue to the DoP&T, which is quite unfair and urged upon the CRB to implement the same without further delay. He also assured a positive action in the matter.

4. Absorption of Course Completed Act Apprentices in the Railways – AIRF has raised this issue many times, wherein we have requested that, the Apprentices who have completed their course before making quota of 20% should be regularized without subjecting them to any RRCs examination as has been done earlier with paper screening. The CRB assured that he would definitely do the needful and would try that this skilled workforce should join the Indian Railways at an earliest.

5. Improvement in the condition of Railway Quarters and Colonies – Regarding complaints pertaining to maintenance of railway quarters and colonies, I suggested the CRB to think on the subject out of the box. He appreciated the sincere suggestion given by me that, old railway colonies should be demolished and replaced with multi-storey railway colonies, equipped with lift, CCTVs, boundary etc., so that, the employees and their families, living therein, should feel secure. I also mentioned that, till they get proper railway quarter maintenance, the staff should be paid “Maintenance Allowance” for petty repairs, whitewash and painting etc.

This is for information and wide publicity.

Comradely yours,

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(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

General Secretary

Source: AIRF

Fixation of Pay under CCS (RP) Rules 2016: Clarification Orders issued by KVS

KVS Clarification on 7th CPC Pay Fixation

Fixation of Pay under CCS (RP) Rules 2016: Clarification Orders issued by KVS

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

18, Institutional Area

Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg

New Delhi – 16

Phone No. 011-26523070

F.110239/51/2017/KVS(HQ)/Budget/831

Date:30.11.2017

The Deputy Commissioner/Director
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices/ZIETs

Sub: Fixation of pay under CCS (RP) rules 2016: clarification regarding.

Madam/Sir,

Please refer the proviso contained in Rule 5 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 vide which a Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing pay structure until the date on which he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing pay structure or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in the existing pay structure subject to other provisions of this rule.

2) In this context, the matter regarding fixation of pay under 7th CPC in respect of those employees promoted between 1st day of January, 2016 and the date of notification of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 that is 25th July, 2016 and opted to switch over in revised pay structure from the date of next increment after availing the benefit of promotion in pre revised pay structure has been examined by Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure. It has since been clarified by the Ministry of Finance Deptt of Expenditure (E.III-A Branch) that the option to switch over to the revised pay structure either on 01.01.2016 or from a later date than 01.01.2016 i.e., on the date of promotion or the date of next increment, is applicable under.-Rule-5 – in case of post held on 01.01.2016. In other words, if the date of next increment on 01.07.2016 for a post held on 01.01.2016 falls after the date of promotion, then the date of next increment for the post held on 01.01.2016 has no relevance for option, as this post is no longer held on the date of next increment. In view of the above, option cannot be exercised from 01.07.2016 to switch over to the revised pay structure in such cases consequent upon the implementation of 7th CPC. Copies of letters issued by the office of CGDA, UIan Batar Road, Plam, Delhi Cantt.-110010 including the one referred to supra are enclosed for ready reference.

It is, therefore, requested that pay fixation cases in terms of 7th CPC may be regulated-accordingly.

Yours faithfully

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(S. Muthusivam)

Deputy Commissioner (Fin.)

Order Copy

Authority: www.kvsangathan.nic.in

KV Teacher Special Recruitment Drive 2017

KV Teacher Special Recruitment Drive 2017 – Schedule for Written Examination for Direct Recruitment

Kendriay Vidyalaya Sangathan informed that the Written Examination schedule for Special Recruitment Drive for Teaching Posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas of North Eastern Zone to be filled up through Direct Recruitment given below. And Admit Cards for the examination will be uploaded separately.

Date of Examination	Post	No. of Questions	Time	Duration	Shift
16.12.2017	PGTs	200	09.30 AM to 12.30 PM	3.00 Hrs	I
16.12.2017	PRT	150	2.00 PM to 04.30 PM	2.30 Hrs	II
17.12.2017	TGTs	150	10.00 AM to 12.30 PM	2.30 Hrs	I

Relaxation Of Terms And Conditions For Recruitment In CPSEs

Reservation Policy for Recruitment of Ex-Servicemen in CPSEs

Disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action: Relaxation of terms and conditions for recruitment in CPSEs

F.No.DPE-GM-12/0001/2016-GM-FTS-5410

Government of India

Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises

Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhavan,

Block No. -14, CGO Complex,

Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Dated: 23rd November, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Relaxation of terms and conditions of selection while selecting disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action for recruitment in CPSEs – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare OM No. 28(48)/2017/D(Res-I) dated 04-09-2017 and 13-10-2017 on above stated subject vide which DPE has been requested to make provisions in the extent guidelines for relaxed standards in respect of disabled ex-serviceman/ dependents of ex-servicemen killed in action for recruitment in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). As per extent reservation policy for recruitment of ex-servicemen in CPSEs, there is a reservation to the extent of 14.5% and 24.5.% in non-executive level posts comparable with Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ posts respectively in Government setup. This includes 4.5% reservation for disabled ex-servicemen and dependents of servicemen killed in action.

2. In view of above mentioned OMs No. 28(48)/2017/D(Res-I) dated 04-09-2017 and 13-10-2017 of D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare, all Administrative Ministries Departments concerned with CPSEs are requested to advice CPSEs under their jurisdiction to consider making provisions for relaxed standards in respect of disabled ex-serviceman/dependents of servicemen killed in action, if sufficient number “of candidates belonging to these categories are not available on the basis of general standards to fill up all the vacancies reserved for them. The candidates belonging to these categories may be selected under a relaxed standard of selection in terms of DoPT notification no.15012/8/82-Estt.(D) dated 12-02-1986 (copy enclosed) to make up the deficiency in the reserved quota subject to the condition that such relaxation will not affect the level of performance by such candidates.

3. This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Minister(HI&PE).

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(J. N. Prasad)

Director

ORDER COPY

Authority: http://www.dpe.gov.in

Railway Board - Furnishing Railway Officer's Specimen Signature To Bank

Railway Board - Furnishing Railway Officer's Specimen Signature To Bank 

Furnishing of Specimen signature of the officers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units authorized to forward the Pension Payment Orders to the banks.

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

Railway Board

No. 2016/AC-II /21/8/Pt.II

RBA No.171/2017

New Delhi dated: 01.12.2017

PFAS
All Zonal Railways / PUs

Sub: Furnishing of Specimen signature of the officers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units authorized to forward the Pension Payment Orders to the banks

Please connect Board’s letter no. 2010/AC-II/21/12 dated 21.9.2010 wherein it was advised that Copies of the impression of special seal of PFAs(as indicated in Annexure II-J of the scheme for disbursement of Pensions to Railway pensioners through PSBs) together with the specimen signature of the officers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units who are authorized to forward the Pension Payment Orders to the Bank Branches concerned, duly countersigned by the Local Manager, Reserve Bank of India or State Bank of India conducting Government Business at the centre as the case may be. However, Syndicate bank has brought it to the notice of the Board that these signatures may be made available to the bank.

It is therefore requested that suitable action may be taken in this regard and ensure that the specimen signatures are available with the bank. A line of confirmation may also be sent to Board.

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(V. Prakash)

Joint Director Accounts

Railway Board

Order Copy

Authority: www.indianrailways.gov.in

PFRDA Conducts The Workshop For Joining NPS

PFRDA Conducts The Workshop For Joining NPS

PFRDA conducts the Workshop with Corporates to create an awareness about the features, benefits and the process of joining National Pension System (NPS); Also to create awareness about the role of Pension Funds under NPA architecture;

More than 1.80 crore subscribers join under NPS-Private sector

Pension Fund Regulatory Development Agency (PFRDA) in its endeavor to promote NPS among the corporates have embarked upon conducting NPS Workshops at various locations across the country. In continuation of that exercise, a Corporate Meet was held today in Pune in association with FICCI, Maharashtra State Council and Mahratta Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.

More than 100 participants from around 55 corporates attended the workshop. PFRDA officials gave a detailed presentation on NPS and informed the participants about the features, benefits and the process of joining NPS to the employees as well as to the employer. The role of the Pension Funds under NPS architecture and the benefits of long term investment and the optimal return being generated by the Pension Fund following the investment guidelines issued by PFRDA was highlighted.

PFRDA officials also clarified the queries regarding joining of NPS, tax benefits, POPs details, timelines, transfer of superannuation fund to NPS, annuity etc. to the participants.

The recent developments under NPS-Private Sector (All citizen and Corporate) are listed below:

i.Process of Transfer of Superannuation / Recognized Provident Fund to National Pension System.

ii.Allowing option to change the investment choice or asset allocation ratio twice in a financial year

iii.Dispensing of requirement of submission of physical application form in case of subscriber opening account online and e-Signing the document.

iv.Introduction of Alternative Investment Fund-a separate class of Asset “A”

v.Introduction of two new life cycle funds (LC 75 and LC 25)

vi.Under Tier-I account, minimum contribution requirement in a financial year is reduced from Rs 6,000/- to Rs 1,000/-

As on 25th November 2017, more than 1.84 crores subscribers have joined under NPS-Private sector (Corporate and All Citizen model) . More than 6.58 lacs employees of 4,027 registered Corporates have joined NPS under NPS Corporate Model, and more than 5.46 lacs subscribers have joined NPS under NPS-All Citizen Model. The overall number of NPS and APY subscribers have crossed 1.80 crore with overall Asset under Management (AUM) of more than 2,15,461 crore. PFRDA’s endeavour is to significantly scale-up these segments during the ongoing months.

PIB