CBDT Circular - Further Amendments In The Tax Return Preparer Scheme

Amendment in Eligibility Qualification, Age, Fee and Remuneration for Tax Return Preparer (TRP)

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(Department of Revenue)

(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19th January, 2018

G.S.R. 44(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 139B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following further amendments in the Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2006, namely:—

Short title, commencement and application.

1. (1) This Scheme may be called the Tax Return Preparer (Amendment) Scheme, 2018.

(2) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as the said Scheme), for paragraph 3, the following paragraph shall be substituted, namely:-

“3. An individual, who holds a bachelor degree from a recognised Indian University or institution, or has passed the intermediate level examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or the Institute of Company Secretaries of India or the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of India, shall be eligible to act as Tax Return Preparer.”.

3. In the said Scheme, in paragraph 4,-

(1) for clause (i), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:-

“(i) It shall invite application from persons,-

(a) having requisite educational qualifications specified in paragraph 3 or having appeared in the final year examination of the qualifying examination; and

(b) who is not below the age of twenty one years or more than forty-five years as on the 1st day of October of the year immediately preceding the date on which applications are invited.

(ia) It shall require that the application under clause (i) shall be accompanied by a fee of two hundred and fifty rupees, and failing which the application shall be invalid.”.

(2) for clause (v), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely

“(v) It shall enrol the persons who qualify the test for enrolment for each training centre separately.

(va) It shall not enrol any person under clause (v), unless –

(a) he makes a deposit of an amount of seven hundred and fifty rupees, which shall be nonrefundable; and

(b) he produces a proof of having passed the qualifying examination as specified in paragraph 3.”.

(3) clause (ix) shall be omitted.”.

4. In the said Scheme, in paragraph 9, for sub-paragraph (1), the following sub-paragraphs shall be substituted,

namely:-

“(1) The Board may authorise the Resource Centre or the Partner Organisation to disburse to a Tax Return preparer, the following amount, namely:-

(a) five per cent. of the tax paid on the income declared in the return of income for First Eligible Assessment Year which has been prepared and furnished by him;

(b) three per cent. of the tax paid on the income declared in the return of income for the Second Eligible Assessment Year which has been prepared and furnished by him;

(c) two per cent. of the tax paid on the income declared in the return of income for the Third Eligible Assessment Year which has been prepared and furnished by him.

(1A) The amount of disbursement for any eligible person in relation to an eligible year shall not exceed,-

(a) five thousand rupees in case of First Eligible Assessment Year;

(b) three thousand rupees in case of Second Eligible Assessment Year; and

(c) two thousand rupees in case of Third Eligible Assessment Year.”.

[Notification No. 04/2018/F.No. 142/16/2010 (SO)-TPL(Part)]

Dr T.S.MAPWAL, Under Secy.

Note : The Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2006 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide notification number S.O. 2039(E), dated the 28th November, 2006 and last amended vide notification number S.O. 2819(E), dated the 22nd November, 2010.

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AICTE - Various Policy Initiatives Taken In One Day Conference

Implementation of AICTE Initiatives on Quality Education

Ministry of Rural Development

Government committed to provide best teachers, best infrastructure and best scholarships to all the students – Shri Prakash Javadekar

Shri Prakash Javadekar presides over conference on ‘Quality Initiatives in Technical Education’

Shri Prakash Javadekar released Model Curriculum for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree courses in Engineering & Technology and Management courses

A one-day Conference on ‘Quality Initiatives in Technical Education’ was organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) here today. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Minister of State for HRD Dr. Satya Pal Singh also graced the occasion. The objective of the conference was to share experiences of Vice Chancellors, leading academicians and eminent policy makers from State Governments & Central Government and exchange ideas on issues and challenges in technical education. The valuable inputs from luminaries will help in strategic planning and effective implementation of various policy initiatives taken by AICTE.

The main agenda of the conference is:-

• 1.Implementation of AICTE Initiatives on Quality Education
• 2.Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP) III – Action Plan
• 3.Launch of Model Curriculum & Plan of Action for Implementation
• 4.Action plan for Digital Campuses
• 5.Accreditation by NBA- Progress and Plan of Action
• 6.Teacher Training

The participants of the conference included Vice Chancellors of Technical Universities, Deemed Universities and Private Universities, Secretaries and Directors of Technical Education of State Governments, leading academicians, eminent experts who have developed the model curriculum for Undergraduate, Post Graduate engineering and Management disciplines. The senior officials of Ministry of Human Resource Development, University Grants Commission etc. also participated in the conference and shared their views.

In order to meet challenges in technical education and effective implementation of various policy initiatives taken by AICTE, the participants were divided into four groups:

Group I : Adoption of Model Curriculum

Group II : Modalities of Summer Internship

Group III: Teachers Orientation and Teacher Training

Group IV : Teaching Learning Processes :New Pedagogy (SWAYAM) –

The Groups discussed and deliberated upon the theme and devised an action plan for implementation of the above initiatives.

Shri Prakash Javadekar also released the Model Curriculum for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree courses in Engineering & Technology and Management courses (MBA and PGDM).

Speaking on the occasion Shri Javadekar said that the higher education in India especially technical education has witnessed an exponential growth in last few years. He added that quality education is the only way to progress and we have taken various initiatives to give impetus to the growth of quality education. The minister said that existing syllabus has been revamped by preparing a model curriculum as an updated curriculum is the students’ right. He further added that the inclusion of mandatory internship, both industry and social, will help engineering graduates connect with the need of the industry and society at large.

He said the government is committed to provide best teachers, best infrastructure and best scholarships to all the students. He also advised that the teachers must have passion to teach and they should follow a comprehensive design of quality practice.

While addressing the conference Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shri Satyapal Singh said that providing quality education is our top priority as it will add value to students and society. He added that the aim of life should not be materialistic and one must learn the traditional values and our cultural ethos. He further suggested that lessons about happiness should be a part of the curriculum as students are pressurized due to tough competition. Shri Singh applauded the leadership of Union HRD Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar for taking transforming decisions in the ministry. He also congratulated the AICTE team for developing the model curriculum.

Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, explained the various quality initiatives taken by AICTE including the Model Curriculum for UG & PG Courses in Engineering and Management, Induction Programme for Engineering Students, Industry readiness and Mandatory Internships for Students, start-ups and innovation etc. He informed that AICTE constituted subject-wise heads of the committees from IITs with respective team of 2-3 academic experts along with industry expert to develop the model curriculum of undergraduate engineering courses and faculty Induction program. He also mentioned that a three-week mandatory induction program for students has been introduced in the first year which will help the students to adjust in the new environment as they come with diverse thoughts, backgrounds and preparations. A novel concept of Virtual Laboratories has also been introduced in the model curriculum. A range of credits from 150 to 160 has been kept for a student to be eligible to get Under Graduate degree in Engineering. A student will be eligible to get Under Graduate degree with Honours or additional Minor Engineering, if he/she completes an additional 20 credits. These could be acquired through MOOCs. Similarly, model curriculum for Post Graduate courses in engineering shall have 68 credits. Model curriculum of 18 Post Graduate specializations was launched.

He further informed that the minimum number of credits for award of MBA/ PGDM course is 102 credits. The Chairman further emphasized that AICTE will ensure revision of the model curriculum on regular basis. Updation will certainly help students to achieve better employability, start-ups and other avenues for higher studies. The institutions/ universities in India are requested to adopt this “Model Curriculum” and depending on local needs may tweak the curriculum.

Prof. M.P. Poonia, Vice Chairman, AICTE, Prof. A.P. Mittal, Member Secretary, AICTE and Prof. Rajiv Kumar, Adviser-I, AICTE and other senior officials from the ministry were also present on the occasion.

Source: PIB

NC JCM Staff Side - New Pension Scheme Committee Report Finalised And Submitted To Government

NPS Committee Report Finalised and Submitted to Govt – NC JCM Staff Side

“New Contributory Pension Scheme setting up of the Committee – report”

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

Ph: 23382286

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultation, Machinery

For Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001

E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com.

No. NC-JCM-2017/Fin

January 16,2018

The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India,
Cabiner Secretariate,
Rastrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi

Sub: New Contributory Pension Scheme setting up of the Committee – report reg.

Dear Sir,

As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Govt had set up a committee under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, to look into the various complaints received by the commission on the new contributory Pension Scheme. As the stake holders, we had interacted with the Committee. We have now come to know that the committee, having finalised its report, submitted the same to you.

We request that the Staff Side–JCM may be provided with a copy of the report and our views are heard and presented, before the Government takes a final view on the matter.

Thanking you,

sd/-

Yours faithfully,

Shiva Gopal Mishra

Source: Confederation

NC JCM Writes To DoPT - Allow To Revise Option Exercised Under Rule 6

Allow to Revise Option Exercised under Rule 6 – NC JCM writes to DoPT

“Allow the employees to revise their option once exercised under Rule 6 of the Revised Pay Rules 2016”.

Shiva Gopal Mishra

Secretary

Ph: 23382286

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultation, Machinery

For Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001

E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com.

No. NC-JCM-2017/Fin

January 16,2018

Shri Gyanendra Dev Tripathi,

Jt. Secretary (E)

Department of Personnel & Training,

North Block, New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Kinldy refer to the discussion, the Staff Side had with you on 12.1.2018 in the National Anomlay Committee meeting. During the discussion, over the admissibility or otherwise of the anomaly items, incidentally, we had represented to the request made by us to allow the employees to revise their option once exercised under Rule 6 of the Revised Pay Rules 2016. We send herewith copy of our communications sent to the Secretary Expenditure in this regard.

As has been pointed out by us, in our letter cited, the interpretation of the benefit of option had been at variance with consequent loss of emoluments to the employees. The intention of the Rules are often ambiguous. In similar situation both at the time of 5th CPC and 6th CPC on our request the Govt. had been good enough to permit revision of option. In the case of 6th CPC the Notification was issued in 2008 (in September 2008) and the option was allowed to be revised up to 31/12/2010, giving benefit for all employees who were promoted / granted ACP / MACP or granted increment up to 31/12/2010.

We therefore request you to kindly allow revision of option to switch over to 7th CPC pay scales / pay matrix to be exercised within three months of the issuance of the orders permitting such revision.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Secretary

Source: Confederation

NC JCM Staff Side - MACP Scheme Effective From 1.1.2006 Instead Of 1.9.2008

MACP Scheme Effective from 1.1.2006 instead of 1.9.2008 – NC JCM Staff Side

“Item No.2, 10 and 48 of the Joint Committee of MACP – Agenda items of the Standing Committee”

Shiva Gopal Mishra

Secretary

Ph: 23382286

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultation, Machinery

For Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001

E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com.

No. NC-JCM-2017/Fin

January 16,2018

The Secretary,

Department of Personnel & Training,

North Block,

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub:- Item No. 2,10 and 48 of the Joint Committee of MACP – Agenda items of the Standing Committee:

Kindly refer to the above. All the three items, which were discussed together pertains to the date of effect of the MACP Scheme which was introduced by the Government on the basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. The Staff Side demand to give effect to the revised promotional scheme from the date of the effect, the Report of the Commission itself i.e on 1.1.2006 was unfortunately not accepted by the official side and was not allowed to reach its logical conclusion i.e. either by an agreement or disagreement.

We now send herewith copy of the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter vide W.P 3744 of 2016 dated 08/12/2017.

The Hon’ble apex court has categorically stated that the Govt’s decision to make the scheme effective prospectively was wrong and the scheme has to be implemented with effective from 1.1.2006. We request that the Govt. may issue necessary orders making the MACP Scheme Effective from 1.1.2006 instead of 1.9.2008. While issuing such an order it may also be clarified that the employees who were granted the benefit of ACP between 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008 are not adversely affected and no recovery is ordered I from them in this connection.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

Shiva Gopal Mishra

Secretary

Source: Confederation

CPAO - Review The Implementation Of 7th CPC Pension Revision on Jan 30

Review Meeting on Pensioners’ Issues on Jan 30 – CPAO

Meeting with all Heads of CPPCs/Government Business Divisions to review the implementation of 7th CPC pension revision

CPAO/IT&Tech/Master data/14(Vol-III)2017-18/183

17.01.2018

MEETING NOTICE

Subject: Meeting with all Heads of CPPCs/Government Business Divisions to review the implementation of 7th CPC pension revision.

It has been decided to hold a meeting with art Heads of CPPCs/Heads of Govt. Business Divisions of the Authorised Banks for pensions under the Chairmanship of Chief controller (Pension) on 30th January, 2018 at 3.00 PM at Conference Hall of central Pension Accounting Office, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji cama place, New Delhi – 110 066 to review the status of implementation of 7th cpc pension revision in the light of DP&PW OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW [A) dated 12th May, 2017.

Agenda items of the meeting are as follows:

1. Monitoring of implementation of 7th CPC by Banks.

2. Reporting of revised cases to CPAO by Banks.

3. Master Data Reconciliation.

4. IT related issues w.r.t. e-Revision of pension and fresh pension.

5. Compliance of Internal Audit observations on 7th CPC revisions.

6. Timely commencement of family Pension.

7. Timely commencement of Additional Pension.

8. Timely restoration of commuted portion of pension.

9. Timely submission of life certificates.

10. Any other point with the permission of the chair.

All the Authorised Banks are requested to make it convenient to depute their sufficiently senior representatives (A.G.M. and above) to attend the meeting. A line in confirmation may be intimated on e-mail vijay.cpao@gmail.com or through Fax No. 26715108/ 26162326 (Kind Attn: Shri Vijay Singh,Consultant).

sd/-

(Md.Shahid Kamal Ansari)

(Assistant Controller of Accounts)

Authority: http://cpao.nic.in/

Order Copy

PCAFYs Orders dt.18.1.2018 - Promotion Of Clerks To Auditors

Promotion of Clerks to Auditors – PCAFYs Orders dt.18.1.2018

Promotion of Clerks to the grade of Auditors for the vacancy period 01.04.2018 to 31.12.2018 being transition year

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)

ADMIN – III SECTION

10-A, S.K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

E-mail ID: cda-cal@nic.in

Website : www.pcafys.nic.in

Phone No: (033) 2248-5077 to 5080 Extn-374

FAX No : (033) 2248-0991

No. 153/AN-III/Promotion/Vol-102

Date: 18/01/18

To
1.All Controllers of Finance and Accounts (Factories)
2.All Branch Accounts offices
3.All Sections of Main Office including RTC and Railway Section
4.The Chief Internal Auditor (Ordnance Factories)
5.The Officer in Charge, AO OF Nalanda
6.The Officer in Charge, AO OF Korwa

Subject: Promotion of Clerks to the grade of Auditors for the vacancy period 01.04.2018 to 31.12.2018 being transition year.

Please, furnish names of those Clerk-cum-typist who are holding the feeder post of clerk-cum-typists on regular basis as on 26.09.2009and completing eight years of qualifying service in Clerk’s grade as on 01.04.2018 in the following Proforma given as Annexure-A for consideration of their promotion to Auditor’s grade. While furnishing their names, the disciplinary certificate alongwith their typing test status may also be endorsed. If the APAR for the year 2015-2016 has not been forwarded the same may please be sent to AN-I section of this office immediately.

The report may please be forwarded to this Office by 25.01.2018 positively by FAX (033-22480991)/Speed Post/Email (cda cal@nic.in) for finalization of adjudication report by due date.

Nil report is also required.

sd/-

(Hanuman Yadav)

Dy.Controller of Accounts

Authority: http://dopt.gov.in/
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FNPO - Implementation Process Of GDS Pay Committee Report

Implementation Process of GDS Pay Committee Report – FNPO

GDS Union Telangana Circle met Smt.Renukha Chowadary , Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha )

Our NUGDS Khammam Division team met Smt.Renukha Chowadary , Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha ) on 22.01.2018 and conveyed gratitude towards her intervention in the implementation process of GDS Pay Committee Report.

The Delegation also requested the Hon’ble MP to take initiative for amendment of the GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011 particularly Rule 3A(i)Rule 3 A (i) clearly mention no GDS perform their duties beyond 5 hours.

The delegation explained the RICT& IPPB structure and GDS are the only outlets for these Banking& Direct Benefits Schemes.

Hon’ble MP assured to take up this issue as a policy matter and will do needful to all GDS.

Source: FNPO

DoPT Orders - Selection To The Post Of Vigilance Commissioner In The Central Vigilance Commission

Selection to the post of Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission

No.399/25/2017-AVD-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi,

Dated 19th January, 2018

Subject: Selection to the post of Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.

The Government of India has constituted a body under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (the Act) known as the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to exercise the powers conferred on and to perform the functions assigned to it under the Act. It is located in New Delhi. The Commission consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. The functions and powers of Central Vigilance Commission are as per chapter III of the Act.

2. It is proposed to appoint a Vigilance Commissioner vice Shri Rajiv, who is to demit office on completion of his tenure.

3. The Vigilance Commissioner shall hold office for a term of four years from the date on which he/she enters upon his/her office or till he/she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

4. The Vigilance Commissioner, however, on ceasing to hold the office, shall be eligible for appointment as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, provided that the term of the Vigilance Commissioner, if appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, shall not be more than four years in aggregate as the Vigilance Commissioner and the Central Vigilance Commissioner.

5. The salary and allowances payable to and other conditions of service of the Vigilance Commissioner shall be the same as those of a Member of the Union Public Service Commission subject to adjustment of the pensionary/retirement benefits availed by him, if any, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

6. For complete information and details interested applicants should refer to the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.

7. Eligibility and other requirements:

7.1 Section 3(3) of the CVC Act, 2003, provides that the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioner shall be appointed from persons —

a) Who have been or are in All India Service or in any civil service of the Union or in a civil post under the Union having knowledge and experience in the matters relating to vigilance, policy making and administration including policy administration; or

b) Who have held office or are holding office in a corporation established by or under any Central Act or a Government company owned or controlled by the Central Government and persons who have expertise and experience in finance including insurance and banking, law, vigilance, and investigations;

provided that, from amongst the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners, not more than two persons shall belong to the category of persons referred to either in clause (a) or clause (b)

7.2 In case of persons falling under section 3(3)(a) of the Act as above, such persons, preferably have held or is holding the post of a Secretary to the Government of India or any equivalent post thereto under the Central Government.

7.3 In case of persons falling under the first part of section 3(3)(b) of the Act as above, the person must have held or is holding the position of Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise and has served as a Whole Time Director on the Board for a period of at least 3 years.

7.4 In respect of persons who have expertise and experience in finance including insurance and banking, law, vigilance and investigations, and falling under the second part of section 3(3)(b) of the Act, such persons must have acquired eminence and have outstanding achievement in the said field(s) provided that such persons who are in employment in a private company must have held or is holding the position of Managing Director / CEO, as Whole Time Director on the Board of the Company for a period of at least three years.

7.5 All applicants should be of outstanding merit and impeccable integrity and should have knowledge and at least 25 years of experience in the relevant fields.

7.6 The applicants should not be more than 62 years of age as on 1st January, 2018 so that the persons to be considered for selection will get at least 3 years tenure as a Vigilance Commissioner.

8. Persons fulfilling the criteria for appointment as Vigilance Commissioner and interested in being considered for appointment to the post may send their application in the enclosed proforma to the Under Secretary (AVD-III), Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi by 19th February, 2018.

9. Serving persons are required to send their applications through proper channel. They can send their applications as an advance copy directly to DoPT by the stipulated last date, but those applications will be considered only if they are finally received through proper channel.

10. The applications received after the due date will not be considered under any circumstances.

(Devesh Chaturvedi)

Joint Secretary (S&V-I)

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

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Download Link: Vigilance Commissioner Orders 19.1.2018

INDWF - Joint Memorandum Submitted To Defence Minister On 12.1.2018

Joint Memorandum Submitted to Defence Minister on 12.1.2018 – INDWF

DRAFT

JOINT MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE UNIONS ON 12.01.2018 TO THE DEFENCE MINISTER

___________________________________Union (AIDEF)

___________________________________Union (INDWF)

___________________________________Union (BPMS)

___________________________________Union

Ref:

Date: 12th January, 2018

To,

The Hon’ble Defence Minister

Government of India

Sourth Block, New Delhi – 110 001.

Through : The Head of the Establishment

Subject : Memorandum on the policy decision taken by the Government against the interest of state owned Defence Industry and its Defence Civilian Employees.

Respected Madam,

Your kind attention is drawn to the joint representation submitted by the three recognized Federations of Defence Civilian Employees (AIDEF, INDWF and BPMS) dated 16.10.2017, 24.11.2017, 05.06.2017 and 14.12.2017. In all the representations the three recognized Federations have expressed their concern about the following policy decision taken by the Government.

“ that the decision taken by the Government to outsource and privatize Defence Production and related activities like Research, Maintenance and Services etc. and to permit 100% FDI is not in the interest of Defence Preparedness of our Country”.

“ that the hasty move of the Government to declare more than 200 Products being manufactured by the Ordnance Factories as “Non-Core” and to stop its production in the Ordnance Factories and to hand over the same to Private Corporates / Industries and to further increase the number of items as “Non-Core” is only to benefit the private Industrial houses at the cost of Ordnance Factories. The move of the Government will result in dismantling various Ordnance Factories established, surpused and developed over a period of more than 200 years in different disciplines and technology. This is nothing but a suicidal move, since once the Ordnance Factories are dismantled, the private players will dictate terms to the Government and the Armed Forces”. “that the decision of the Government to grant Uniform / Dress Allowance to the Soldiers (PBORs) @ Rs. 10,000/- per annum instead of Stitched Uniforms will result in the Soldiers purchasing substandard quality of Uniform Cloth from the Market which is not subjected to any quality of Uniform Cloth from the Market which is not subjected to any quality test as being done in the Ordnance Factories and manufacturing in different style which takes away the similarity in the shade, design, mismatch of the combination fo Trouser and Jacket which will look very awkward especially during the parade etc. Apart from this the decision will have a serious impact on the existence and future of 5 OEF Group of Factories and its 12000 Employees including 2000 Women Employees”.

“that the proposal of NITI Aayog for introducing PPP Model in the Small Arms Group of Factores, to allow Private Corporates in the Ordnance Factories in the name of “Joint Venture” etc. is nothing but handing over the national assets to the Private Corporates”.

“that by arbitarily directing OFB to stop working overtime on Sundays in lieu of Holidays has resulted in failure of targets for the year 2017-2018 upto Rs. 2500 crore and huge financial loss to the Employees of Ordnance Factories, since overtime wages have become a part of the monthly wages of the Employees.

“that the continuous dilution of the role of DRDO, handing over the permanent and perennial research and related developmental activities to private agencies and reducing the strength of permanent skilled and devoted workforce in the DRDO is an alarming situation. The DRDO is being forced to handover all new technologies developed by them to the Private Sector by ignoring the Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector”.

“that the so called reorganization proposal is nothing but to minimize the rate of DGQA with the ultimate intention of abolition of DGQA functions”.

“that the decision of the Government to close down Station Workshops, Military Farms and Depots etc. and to convert the Army Base Workshops to GO CO Model which means to handover the EME Workshops to the Private giants like L&T etc, is not in the interest of Defence Preparedness”.

“that the decision taken by Army HQ. to stop recruitment in the Army Units and to declare more than 3000 Army Civilian Employees as Surplus is in contradiction of the Government’s declared policy of employment generation and also against the policy of reservation in Government Jobs for socially and economically down trodden Communities, and physically challenged persons”.

“that the decision taken by the Government to declare more than 9000 Employees of the MES surplus, when there is an acute shortage of manpower in MES”.

It is unfortunate that the Ministry of Defence have not considered the representations of the Federations and the Unions of the Defence Civilian Employees on the above issues and due to which there is a total discontentment and dissatisfaction amongst the Employees since, their future is in total dark. The state owned Defence Industries including Ordnance Factories, DRDO, DGQA, MES, EME, Depots under ADC, Military Farms, DGAFMS, DGAQA, and other Army, Naval and Air Force Establishments under the Ministry of Defence may please be treated at par with the Armed Forces since all these Units are the forth force of the Defence of our Country and hence they deserve the status of “War Reserve” and should be strengthened, develped and expanded in the interest of National Security and Defence Preparedness.

Respected Madam, we are still of the hope that the MoD will consider all the above issues in its true spirit and come forward to review and reconsider all the above decisions and will have a negotiated settlement with the Employees representatives.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

General Secretary

(_______ Union) and All Unions

Source: INDWF