Mod Orders - Modification Of 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level -12A And 13

7th CPC Pay Matrix: Modification of Level-12A and 13 – MoD Orders

Modification of Level-12A and 13 of Defence Pay Matrix- issues regarding

No.1(27)/2017-D(Pay/Services)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Sena Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated, the 2nd July, 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Modification of Level-12A and 13 of Defence Pay Matrix – Issues regarding.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the Pay Matrix contained in Part A of the Schedule of the Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017 as promulgated vide SRO Nos. 12(E), 13(E) and 14(E) respectively dated 03rd May, 2017, where the Level-12A starts at Rs.1,16,700 at Cell one and ends at Rs.2,10,700 at Cell twenty one and Level-13 of the Pay Matrix starts at Rs.125,700 at Cell one and ends at Rs.2,14,000 at Cell nineteen and to state that in terms of Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 promulgated vide SRO Nos.17(E), 18(E) and 19(E) respectively dated 06th July, 2017, the said Levels 12A and 13 of the Pay Matrix have been modified. The modified Level 12A starts at Rs.1,21,200 at Cell one and ends at Rs.2,12,400 at Cell twenty. The modified Level 13 starts at Rs.1,30,600 at Cell one and ends at Rs.2,15,900 at Cell eighteen.

2. The modified Levels 12A and 13 in terms of the Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 take effect from 1st January, 2016. Accordingly, the earlier Levels 12A and 13 of the Pay Matrix as contained in Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017 notified on 03.05.2017 and effective from 1st January, 2016 have become non-existent ab-initio with the promulgation of the Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017. The modified Levels 12A and 13 are an improvement on the earlier Levels 12A and 13 in as much as the earlier Levels 12 and 13 are based on the ‘Index of Rationalisation’ (IOR) of 2.57, whereas the modified Levels 12A and 13 are based on the IOR of 2.67. It is for this reason of improvement that the modified Level 12A begins at Rs. 1,21,200 and Level 13 begins at Rs. 1,30,600, as against the earlier Levels 12A and 13 which began at Rs 1,16,700 and Rs. 125,700 respectively.

3. Consequent upon the aforesaid modification of Level-12A and Level 13 in terms of the Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 effective from 01.01.2016, pay in respect of those who are entitled to Level-12A or Level-13 either from 01.01.2016 or from any date later than 01.01.2016, shall be re-fixed by the fitment factor of 2.57 as contained in Rule 7(1)(i) of Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Regulation 7(1)(i) of Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017 in the aforesaid respective modified Levels 12-A or 13 in supersession of the earlier pay fixation. The formula for fixation of pay based on the fitment factor of 2.57, as contained in the ibid Pay Rules/Pay Regulations, 2017 has not been modified by the aforesaid Pay (Amendment) Rules. The fitment factor of 2.57 is uniformly applicable for all employees for the purpose of fixation of pay in all the Levels of Pay Matrix. Some issues regarding re-fixation of pay and the decisions thereon are brought in the succeeding paragraphs for compliance.

Issue No. 1 – Whether pay in the Level-12A and 13 is to be fixed by multiplying by a factor of 2.57 or 2.67

4. Pay in the Levels-12A and 13 of the Pay Matrix, as provided for in the Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017, shall continue to be fixed based on the fitment factor of 2.57 as already provided for in Rule 7(1) (i) of Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Regulation 7(1) (i) of Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017. In case pay has been fixed in the modified Levels-12A and 13 by way of fitment factor of 2.67, the same is contrary to the Rules and is liable to be rectified and excess amount recovered forthwith. For more clarification, Issue no.1 mentioned in Ministry of Finance OM No. 4-6/2017-IC/E-III(A) dated 28.09.2017 may be referred to.

Issue No. 2 Pay re-fixed in the modified Level-12A and 13 working out lower than the pay fixed in the earlier Level-12A and 13

5. Pay in respect of those, who are entitled to Levels 12A or 13 either from 1.1.2016 or from any date later than 1.1.2016, has to be re-fixed in the modified Level 12A or 13 and the pay as earlier fixed in the earlier Level 12A or 13 gets automatically rescinded. Therefore, pay, as fixed in the modified Level 12A or 13 in terms of Rule 7 of Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Regulation 7 of Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017 in case of those who were drawing pay in the pre-revised pay structure in PB-4 plus Grade Pay of Rs.8000 or Rs. 8700 as the case may be, as on 31.12.2015 or in terms of Rule/Regulation 12 thereof in case of those promoted to Levels 12A and 13 on or after 1.1.2016, shall now be the pay for all purposes.

6. It has been decided that if the pay re-fixed strictly as per Rule/Regulation 7 or Rule/Regulation 12, as the case may be, of the Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017 in the Levels-12A and 13 based on the Pay Matrix contained in the Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (as per the fitment factor of 2.57) happens to be lower than the pay as earlier fixed as per the said Rules (fitment factor of 2.57) in the earlier Levels-12A and 13, then while the pay as re-fixed shall be the pay as applicable to the concerned employee for all purposes, any recovery of over payment on account of such re-fixation during the period up to 31.7.2017, the month in which the Army Pay Officers (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 have been issued, shall be waived. For more clarification, Issue no. 2 mentioned in Ministry of Finance OM No. 4-6/2017-IC/E-III(A) dated 28.09.2017 may be referred to.

Issue No. 3 – Re-exercise of option for coming over to the Revised Pay structure in case of Level 12A and 13

7. It has been decided that since the modification of the Levels 12A and 13 as per Army Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay (Amendment) Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 is a material change, the employees, who were entitled to Level 12A or 13 as on 1.1.2016 and who had already opted for the earlier Level 12A or 13 as per Rules 5 and 6 of the Army Officers Pay Rules, 2017; Air Force Officers Pay Rules, 2017 and Navy Officers Pay Regulations, 2017, shall be given an opportunity for re-exercise of their option there under. Such an option may be exercised within three months from the date of issue of these orders.

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(B.D. Barua)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Authority: https://mod.gov.in/

Karnataka - DA Orders For Govt Employees And Pensioners

Karnataka State Govt Employees DA Orders w.e.f. 1.1.2018

“State Government of Karnataka has issued orders for Dearness Allowance for existing employees and pensioners with effect from 1.1.2018”

GOVERNMENT ORDER NO. FD 12 SRP 2018,

BANGALORE, DATED 18th JUNE 2018.

Government are pleased to sanction Dearness Allowance to State Government Employees at the rate of 1.75% of Basic Pay in the 2018 Revised Pay Scales w.e.f. 01-01-2018.

These orders will apply to the full time Government employees, employees of Zilla Panchayats, work charged employees on regular time scales of pay, full

time employees of aided educational Institutions and Universities who are on regular time scales of pay.

For the purpose of this order, the term ‘Basic Pay’ means, pay drawn by a Government Employee in the scale of pay applicable to the post held by him and includes:

• a. Stagnation increment, if any, granted to him above the maximum of the scale of pay.
• b. Personal Pay, if any, granted to him under sub-rule (3) of Rule 7 read with Rule 3(c) of the Karnataka Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2018.
• c. Additional increment, if any, granted to him above the maximum of the scale of pay. 

Basic Pay shall not include any emoluments other than those specified above.

Government are also pleased to sanction Dearness Allowance at the rate of 1.75% of Revised Basic Pension/ Family Pension w.e.f. 01-01-2018 to State Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners as well as to Pensioners/Family Pensioners of Aided Educational Institutions whose Pension/Family Pension is paid out of the consolidate fund of the State.

The payment of Dearness Allowance admissible under this order is payable in cash until further orders.

Separate orders will be issued in respect of employees on UGC/AICTE/ICAR/NJPC scales of pay and also in respect of Pensioners in the said pay scales.

The Dearness Allowance will be shown as a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay for any purpose.

Railway Board - Age Relaxation To The Residents Of Jammu & Kashmir

Age relaxation of 5 years extended up to 31/12/2019 to the residents of Jammu & Kashmir – Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 92/2018

No. E (NG)-II/2018/RR-1/11

New Delhi, dated 20.06.2018

The General Manager,

All Zonal Railways/Production Units,

Chairmen, RRBs/RRCs

(As per standard mailing list).

Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

Kindly refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 06.01.2016 (RBE No. 1/2016) stipulating extension of the currency of relaxation of age limit of 5 years in favour of the residents of State of Jammu & Kashmir for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made to UPSC/SSC or otherwise by the Central Government up to 31/12/2017.

2. Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further notifications No. 15012/1/2014-Estt(D) dated 09.02.2018 and accordingly age relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit to all persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1st day of January, 1980 to the 31st day of December, 1989 for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government, stands extended up to 31/12/2019.

3. Accordingly, the same is also extended beyond 31.12.2017 to 31.12.2019 for recruitment made by Railway Recruiting agencies.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

(Ravi Shekher)

Jt. Director Estt. (N)-II

Railway Board.

New Website Launched For Defence Personnel

New website launched to support Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and DRDO

mes.gov.in

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Launch of MES Website

28 JUN 2018 PIB Delhi

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Military Engineer Services (MES), which is the dedicated Engineering Department to provide infrastructure (development and maintenance) support to Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and DRDO, launched its newly designed website on 28 June 2018. The website was launched by Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra,

In the presence of Engineer-in-Chief Lt Gen SK Shrivastava. The website is bilingual and has been developed in line with aspirations of 3500 officers and approximately 1.2 Lacs subordinate staff of MES. Policies and advisories related to Recruitment, Promotions, Postings and other personnel matters of MES civilian employees would be easily accessed through the Website.

With its impressive look, the website has been made more user friendly and in conformity with GIGW guidelines. Online Registration of Contractors, approved list of contractors and consultants, product approvals and enlistment procedures are the additional facilities which have been added to the website. Certain Technical Drawings of unclassified nature will also form part of the website. MES publications like MES Regulations, Standard Schedule of Rates and scales of Accommodation have also been made accessible to the authenticated registered users.

The website contains information about MES to be published in compliance with section 4(1) of RTI Act 2005. With its clutter free design, improved functionality and user friendliness, the website will serve the purpose of increasing the visibility of MES and its contribution towards Nation building. The website will be located at the address https://www.mes.gov.in.

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CPAO - Updation Of Master Data And Submission Of Changed Information In Format-F For E-scrolls

Updation of Master data and submission of changed information in Format-F for E-scrolls

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE

TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,

NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/Master data/14 (Vol – III)/2018-19/52

22.06.2018

Subject : Updation of Master data and submission of changed information in Format-F for E-scrolls.

Attention is invited to this Office OM No. CPAO/IT&Tech/Master data/2015-16/298 dated – 25.05.2015 (copy enclosed) issued to all banks to update their master data once in a year by 31st January in the revised format of master data available at CPAO website www.cpao.nic.in at the link “Banks -> Guidelines for Banks -> Guidelines for Master data” followed by the report on “change of status of pension” in an electronic format-F along with regular monthly paid scrolls.

In spite of above instructions, Banks are not updating their master data regularly and not giving the changed information in Format-F along with payment scrolls (latest report of Master data Reconciliation bank wise is attached). This leads to data mismatch between Banks and CPAO which leads to underpayment / overpayment of pension and other financial / non-financial errors.

In view of above and as per the decision taken by competent authority, Heads of CPPCs/ GBDs of all Authorised banks are requested to update PDF Master Data of pensioners “quarterly” instead of “annually” for review and better management of Master Data. They are also requested to furnish the changed information in Format-F (version 2.8 also including Life Certificate date) alongwith each and every payment / receipt scrolls in future so that any subsequent change, required in master data, may be incorporated by CPAO

itself.

To facilitate the banks, the guidelines for electronic transmission of accounting data under the CPPC system by authorised banks alongwith changed / updated Format-F have been provided on CPAO’s website www.cpao.nic.in.

This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).

(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari)

(Asst. Controller of Accounts)

AICPIN for the month of May 2018

AICPIN for the month of May 2018

No.5/1/2018-CPI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

LABOUR BUREAU

‘CLEREMONT’,SHIMLA-171004

DATED:29th June,2018

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — May, 2018

The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2018 increased by 1 point and pegged at 289 (two hundred and eighty nine). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.35 per cent between April, 2018 and May, 2018 when compare with the increase of (+) 0.36 per cent between the corresponding months of previous year.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 0.68 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Groundnut Oil, Fish Fresh, Poultry (Chicken), Eggs (Hen), Milk, Pure Ghee, Chillies Green, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Palak, Potato, Radish, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Wheat Atta, Mustard Oil, Chillies Dry, Lady’s Finger, Mango (Ripe), Torai, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 3.96 per cent for May,2018 as compared to 3.97 per cent for the previous month and 1.09 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 1.66 per cent against 1.33 per cent of the previous month and (-) 1.63 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level, Sholapur and Bhilai reported the maximum increase of 6 point each followed by Pune, Kodarma and Godavarikhani (5 points each) Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 3 points in 6 centres, 2 points in 18 centres and 1 point in 15 centres. On the contrary, Chhindwara, Darjeeling, Jalandhar, Jaipur and Ghaziabad recorded a maximum decrease of 2 points each. Among others, 1 point decrease was observed in 12 centres. Rest of the 15 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 36 centres are above All-India Index and 39 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Mumbai, jabalpur and Chhindwara centres remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of June,2018 will be released on Tuesday, 31st July,2018. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in

S/d,

(AMRIT LAL JANGID)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Hindi Version

Department Of Posts - Introduction Of Maternity Leave For Female GDS

Department Of Posts - Introduction Of Maternity Leave For Female GDS

Introductlon of Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) in the Department of Posts.

No. 17-31/2016-GDS

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

Establishment Division

Dak Bhawan. Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110001.

Dated: the 27th June, 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Introduction of Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) in the Department of Posts.

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority for introduction of the Maternity Leave for the female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) in Department of Posts.

2, This OM will supersede all earlier orders in respect of Maternity Leave for female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs).

3. Introduction of Maternity Leave for female GDSs.

• i. Female Gramin Dak Sevaks (Female GDSs) with less than two surviving children may be granted maternity leave by an authority competent to grant leave for a period of 180 days from the date of its commencement.
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• ii. During such period, she shall be paid TRCA drawn plus Dearness Allowance immediately before proceeding on leave.
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• iii. Maternity leave not exceeding 45 days may also be granted to female Gramin Dak Sevaks (irrespective of the number of surviving children) during the entire service of that female GDSs in case of miscarriage including abortion on production of medical certificate issued by a Government Medical Practitioner.
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• iv. Maternity leave may be combined with paid leave, Maternity leave shall not be debited against the paid leave account.

4. This OM will take effect from 01,07.2018.

5, This issues in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training vide their ID No. 14029/1/2017-Estt (L) dated 01.01.2018.

(S.V.Rao)

Director ( Estt.)

DoE - Advances To Govt. Servants

DoE - Advances To Govt. Servants

Grant of Advance – Amendment to Rule 80 of Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants

F.N. 12(1)/2016-EII(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

E.II(A) Branch

North Block, New Delhi

20th June, 2018

Office Memorandum

Sub: Grant of Advance – Amendment to Rule 80 of Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of a reference received from the Department of Personnel & Training regarding the demand raised by the Staff Side in the National Council (JCM), the existing provisions of Compendium of Rules on Advances – Rule 80 – relating to Amount of Advances to the families of Government Servants who die while in Service, are retained and amended, as per attached annexure.

2. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum. The cases where the advances have already been sanctioned need not be reopened.

3. In so far as persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

4. All the Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring the amendments to the notice of all its attached and subordinate offices for their information.

Hindi version of this Office Memorandum is enclosed.

(H. Atheli)

Director

AMENDMENTS TO COMPENDIUM OF RULES ON ADVANCES TO

GOVERNMENT SERVANTS, 2005

Rule 80. Amount of Advance: The amount of an advance which may be granted under Rule 79 shall not exceed Rs.25,000 (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only).

DoPT - Child Care Leave

DoPT - Child Care Leave

Child Care Leave – DOPT removed limit of 22 years in case of disabled child for the purpose of CCL

No.13018/6/2013-Estt.(L)

Department of Personnel & Training

Estt.(Leave) Section

JNU Old Campus, New Delhi

Dated 22.6.2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Child Care Leave – reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that it has now been decided that the limit of 22 years in case of disabled child for the purpose of Child Care Leave under the provisions of Rule 43-C of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 has been removed. It has also been decided that Child Care Leave may not be granted for a period less than five days at a time.

2. These orders shall take effect from 13.6.2018.

3. Formal amendments to the relevant provisions of Rule 43-C of Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 have already been issued vide Notification dated 13.6.2018.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Sunil Kumar)

Section Officer

Railway Board - Subscription Rates Of RELHS

Revised date of subscription for joining RELHS 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2017/H/28/1/RELHS/Pt.1

New Delhi, Dated-21.06.2018

General Managers

All Indian Railways including PUs and RDSO.

Sub:- Subscription rates of RELHS — regarding.

Ref:- Railway Board’s letter No.2017/H/28/1/dated 23.02.2017.

Vide Board’s letter cited under reference, the subscription rate to join RELHS was revised with effect from 23.02.2017. Thus, the current rate of subscription to join RELHS for retiring railway employees is last month’s basic pay drawn or the amount enumerated in the table below for different pay levels (as per 7th CPC), whichever is lower :-'

S.NO.	LEVEL IN THE PAY MATRIX AS PER 7TH CPC	SUBSCNIPTON RATE TO JOIN RELHS (IN RUPEES)
1	Level : 1 to 5	30,000/-
2	Level : 6	54,000/-
3	Level : 7 to 11	78,000/-
4	Level : 12 and above	1,20,000/-

Various representations have been received for implementation of the above letter w.e.f. 01.01.2016 (the date of implementation of 7th CPC) in place of 23.02.2017.

After careful consideration in the matter, it as now been decided that the revised rate of subscription for joining RELHS would effective from 01.01.2016 in place of 23.02.2017. The excess amount, if any, deducted from the railway employees / family pensioners who retired / sanctioned pension from 01.01.2016 to 22.02.2017 (both dates are inclusive), may be refunded. It will be incumbent upon the department/branch, which paid the settlement dues to the retired employees/ family pensioner, between ‘01.01.2016 to 22.02.2017 (both dates are inclusive), to credit the excess amount recovered, if any, in one go in the bank account of the employee / family pensioner in which the settlement dues was credited. The due amount shall be initiated by the bill preparing authority for the retired employee and shall be passed by the Accounts Department after due internal check. This would be done without any application from the employee / family pensioner.

This issues in consultation with Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

(R.S.Shukla)

Joint Director, Health

Railway Board

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