EPFO - New Facilities For Aadhar Linking

New Facilities for UAN- Aadhar Linking Introduces By EPFO

Ministry of Labour & Employment

 27 FEB 2018 10:54AM 

Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced UAN-Aadhaar linking facility for the convenience of members using EPFO Link in UMANG Mobile App.  This is in addition to the existing web facility already available at EPFO’s website www.epfindia.gov.in >> Online Services >> e-KYC Portal>> LINK UAN AADHAAR.

The facility on e-KYC Portal has further added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials. Using the aforesaid facilities, EPFO members can link their UAN with Aadhaar as under:  

For using this facility with UMANG APP, Member will have to provide his/her UAN. An OTP will be sent to the UAN registered Mobile Number. After OTP Verification, member will have to provide Aadhaar details and gender information (where gender information is not available against UAN). Another OTP will be sent on Aadhaar Registered Mobile Number and/or email. After OTP verification, Aadhaar will be linked with UAN where UAN and Aadhaar details are matched.

For using this facility through E-KYC Portal, Member will have to provide his/her UAN. An OTP will be sent to the UAN registered Mobile Number. After OTP Verification, member will have to provide Aadhaar details, gender information (where gender information is not available against UAN) and select Aadhaar verification method (Using Mobile/email based OTP /using Biometrics). Another OTP will be sent on Aadhaar Registered Mobile Number and/or email or Biometric will be captured using Registered Biometric Device. After verification, Aadhaar will be linked with UAN where UAN and Aadhaar details are matched.

Moving towards Digital India, EPFO has also launched e-Nomination facility for filing nomination form by the member. This functionality is available at Member Interface of EPFO Unified Portal (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/). Any member having activated and Aadhaar seeded UAN, can avail this facility.                       

This functionality is independent from employer.  After giving nomination details online, member has to digitally sign the nomination.  Aadhaar based eSign is being used for digital signing of nomination form.  Aadhaar based eSign is being provided to members free of cost by EPFO.  Only member’s mobile number should be linked with Aadhaar.  This functionality will also be made available on UMANG mobile app soon.

Source : PIB

DoPT - Commission For Sub-Categorization Of OBCs

Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub- Categorization of OBCs: DoPT

No.21/1/2016-CS.I (PR/CMS)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003

Date: 27th Feb., 2018.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:- Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub- Categorization of OBCs — regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number 20th February, 2018 on the subject mentioned above and to state that on scrutiny of the data available on CSCMS portal, it is observed that many Ministries/Departments have not yet updated the information with reference to Categorization/Sub-Categorization of CBC officers,along with the data relating to the “State” from which the OBC candidates appeared/selected in respect of CSS Cadre (ASO to JS—in-situ) in the CSCMS portal – In view of the above. it is once again requested that the same may kindly be updated positivelv by 27th February, 2018 (Tuesday).

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(Anil Tripathi)

Under Secretary to Government of India

Authority: http://dopt.gov.in/

DoE Orders - Purchase Of Laptops/Notebooks For Eligible Officers

Purchase of Laptops/Notebooks for Eligible Officers – DoE Orders

F.No.08(34)/2017-E II(A)

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

E.ll(A).B.ranch

New Delhi, the 20th February, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – revised guidelines.

ln supersession to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(64)/2017-E.ll(A) dated 27th September 2016, regarding purchase of Note Book/Lap-Top computers by Ministries/ Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that lap{op; tablet; notepad; ultrabook; notebook, net-book or devices of similar categories may be issued to officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above for discharge of official work. These powers shall continue to be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of the Ministry/ Department or any other authority who are specifically delegated these powers by this Ministry from time to time, duly taking into consideration the functional requirements and budgetary provisions.

2. This would, however, be subject to the following conditions:

(i) Cost of device: The Cost of device including Standard software* shall not exceed Rs. 80,000/- Standard Software: Any software (Operating System, Antivirus software or MS-Office etc.)

that is essential for the running of device towards discharge of official functions/duties.

(ii) Purchase Procedures: As prescribed under GFRS/CVC guidelines may be followed.

(iii) Safety, Security & Maintenance of Device: The officer, who is given the device, shall be personally responsible for its safety and security as well as security of data/information, though the device shall continue to remain Government property. The officer concerned will be at liberty to get the device insured at his personal cost.

(iv) Retention/Replacement of device:

a) No new device may be sanctioned to an officer, who has already been allotted a device, in a Ministry /Department, up to five years. Any further issue of laptop in case of loss/damage beyond repairs within the prescribed period, should be considered only after the cost is recovered from the officer based on the book value after deducting the depreciation.

b) For the purpose of calculation of the book value, a depreciation of 25% per year, on straight line method, be adopted.

c) Post the completion of five years of usage, the officer shall retain the issued device.

(v) Conditions at the time of transfer, Superannuation etc.:

a) ln case where, at the time of purchase of device if the residual service of the officer is less than 5 years or in case the officer is transferred/deputed to State Govt. but with residual service of less than 5 years or the officer leaves the Government Service within 5 years of purchase of such device, the officer concerned will have the option of retaining the device by paying the annunl after deducting the depreciation.

b) Upon transfer/deputation of the officer to other Ministry/ Departments Attached/Subordinate offices of the Government of India or to the State Government in case of Officers of the All India Services, the officer will have the option of retaining the existing device and in case of such retention, this fact should be specifically mentioned in the Last Pay Certificate (LPC).

3. lnstructions for Ministries/Departments:

(i) For the officials who are currently holding laptops, notebooks or similar devices in accordance with the provisions of O.M. dt. 2710912016, the terms & conditions for retention/disposal of the device shall continue to be governed under the existing instructions of the said O.M.

(ii) The applicability of the provisions of this order to the officers of Armed Forcesi Para-Military Forces, officers of MoD & other similar establishments would be subject to restrictions imposed by the concerned departments/organizations duly taking into consideration the security of information. ln all such cases the security of the information shall be the responsibility of the concerned department.

4. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).

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(Dr. Bhartendu Kumar Singh)

Directo(E.IIA)

Authority: www.doe.gov.in

KVS - Composition Of Grievance Redressal Committee For The Redressal Of Grievances Of SCs/STs

Composition of Grievance Redressal Committee for the redressal of grievances of SCs/STs of KVS

F.11-17/2003-KVS (Admn-I)

Date: 23.02.2018

The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices

Subject: Composition of Grievance Redressal Committee for the redressal of grievances of SCs/STs of KVS- reg.

Sir/Madam,

In continuation of KVS circular of even number dated 09.12.2015, the following changes are done in the composition of Grievance Redressal Committee for the redressal of grievances of SCs/STs of KVS. Other things as contained in the circular dated 09.12.2015 ibid, shall remain unchanged:

S.No	Name of Officer	Designation	Status
1.	Shri. S. Vijayakumar, the then Joint Commissioner (Admn.)	Joint Commissioner (Acad.)	Convener
2.	Shri Sudershan Kumar Sharma	Section Officer (Admn. I & II)	Member
3.	Shri Raj Kumar Shukla	Assistant Section Officer (Admn-I)	Member

Dr. Shachi Kant)

Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

Authority: http://kvsangathan.nic.in/