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PCDA : One day Workshop dated 09/10/2017 regarding revision of pension in r/o pre-2016 Defence civilian pensioners/family pensioners in terms of 7th CPC OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014 No.G1/C/0199/Vol-II/Tech Date: – 18/09/2017 To, ———————— ———————— (All HODs under Min. of Defence) Sub: – One day Workshop dated 09/10/2017 regarding revision of pension in r/o pre-2016 Defence civilian pensioners/family pensioners in terms of 7th CPC. Ref:- In continuation of this office letter of even no. dated 07/08/2017 and DO letter dated 24/08/2017. ***************** Three workshop dated 20/06/2017, 19/08/2017 and 11/09/2017 has already been successfully organised at DPTI ALLAHABAD. Large no. of representatives from various HOD attended the workshop and their feedbacks were very satisfactory. The next workshop is being organized on 09/10/2017 (Monday). I shall be thankful if you kindly depute concerned officials (who are originally dealing with this revision work) for participation in the workshop on 09/10/2017. Details such as telephone number, mobile no. email id etc. may kindly be intimated immediately by email to [email protected] S/d, [Rajeev Ranjan Kumar] Dy. CDA (P.) Signed Copy … Continue Reading…

Re-engagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis in exigencies of services RBE No 128/2017 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No.E(NG)II/2010/RC-4/6 New Delhi, dated 14.09.2017 The General Manager (P) All Indian Railways/PUs Sub: Re-engagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis in exigencies of services. Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 07.10.2016 (RBE No. 119/2016) on the above subject. Keeping in view the acute shortage of staff in various categories of posts and consequent hampering of the Railway’s services, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to extend the said scheme, in exigencies of services, for a further period of one year, i.e. up to 14.09.2018, in the same terms & conditions as mentioned in Board’s letter of even number dated 27.09.2012. While implementing the scheme, General Managers may keep in view the fresh recruitment made in the vacant posts. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). S/d, (Neeraj Kumar) Director Estt. (N) Railway Board Signed Copy … Continue Reading…

7th Pay Commission : Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC No.31011/8/2017-Estt.A-IV Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment A-IV Desk *** North Block New Delhi. Dated September 19, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission-clarification reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 31011/4/2008-Estt.A-IV dated 23.09.2008, which inter-alia provides that travel entitlements for the purpose of official tour/transfer or LTC, will be the same but no daily allowance shall be admissible for travel on LTC. Further, the facility shall be admissible only in respect of journeys performed in vehicles operated by the Government or any Corporation in the public sector run by the Central or State Government or a local body. 2. Consequent upon the decisions taken by Government on the recommendations of Seventh CPC relating to Travelling Allowance entitlements of Central Government employees, TA Rules have undergone changes vide Ministry of Finance’s O.M. No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13.07.2017. 3. In this regard, it is clarified that the travel entitlements of Government servants for the purpose of LTC shall be the same as TA entitlements as notified vide Ministry of Finance’s O.M. dated 13.07.2017, except the air travel entitlement for Level 6 to Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, which is allowed in respect of TA only and not for LTC. 4. Further, the following conditions may also be noted: i. No daily allowance shall be admissible for travel on LTC. ii. Any incidental expenses and the expenditure incurred on local journeys shall not be admissible. iii. Reimbursement for the purpose of LTC shall be admissible in respect of journeys performed in vehicles operated by the Government or any Corporation in the public sector run by the Central or State Government or a local body. iv. In case of journey between the places not connected by any public/Government means of transport, the Government servant shall be allowed reimbursement as per his entitlement for journey on transfer for a maximum limit of 100 Kms covered by the private/personal transport based on a self-certification from the Government servant. Beyond this, the expenditure shall be borne by the Government servant. v. Travel by Premium trains/Premium Tatkal trains/Suvidha trains is now allowed on LTC. Further, reimbursement of tatkal charges or premium tatkal charges shall also be admissible for the purpose of LTC. vi. 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. 5. This O.M. will take effect from July 1, 2017. 6. Hindi version will follow. S/d, (Surya Narayan Jha) Under Secretary to the Government of India    No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure   New Delhi, the 13th July 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM   Subject: Travelling Allowance Rules – Implementation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.   Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to Travelling Allowance entitlements to civilian employees of Central Government, President is pleased to decide the revision in the rates of Travelling Allowance as set out in the Annexure to this Office Memorandum.   2. The ‘Pay Level’ for determining the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service (Revised Pay) Rules 2016.   3. The term ‘Pay in the Level’ for the purpose of these orders refer to Basic Pay drawn in appropriate Pay Level in the Pay Matrix as defined in Rule 3(8) of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and does not include Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), Military Service Pay (MSP) or any other type of pay like special pay, etc   4. However, if the Travelling Allowance entitlements in terms of the revised entitlements now prescribed result in a lowering of the existing entitlements in the case of any individual, groups or classes of employees, the entitlements, particularly in respect of mode of travel, class of accommodation, etc., shall not be lowered. They will instead continue to be governed by the earlier orders on the subject till such time as they become eligible, in the normal course, for the higher entitlements. 5. The claims submitted in respect of journey made on or after 1st July, 2017, may be regulated in accordance with these orders. In respect of journeys performed prior to 1st July, 2017, the claims may be regulated in accordance with the previous orders dated 23.09.2008.   6. It may be noted that no additional funds will be provided on account of revision in TA/DA entitlements. It may therefore be ensured that permission to official travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirements.   7. These orders shall take effect from 01st July, 2017   8. Separate orders will be issued by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways in respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, respectively.   9. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India   Hindi version is attached.     (Nirmala Dev) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India       ANNEXURE   Annexure to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 10th July 2017.   In supersession of Department of Expenditure’s O.M.No.19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23.09.2008, in respect of Travelling Allowance the following provisions will be applicable with effect from 01.07.2017:   2. Entitlements for Journeys on Tour or Training   A.(i)     Travel Entitlements within the Country  Pay Level in Pay MatrixTravel entitlement14 and aboveBusiness/Club class by air or AC-I by train12 and 13Economy class by air or AC-I by train6 to 11Economy class by air or AC-II by train5 and belowFirst Class/AC-III/AC Chair car by train  (ii) It has also been decided to allow the Government officials to travel by Premium Trains/Premium Tatkal Trains/Suvidha Trains, the reimbursement to Premium Tatkal Charges for booking of tickets and the reimbursement of Dynamic/Flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains while on official tour/training. Reimbursement of Tatkal Seva Charges which has fixed fare, will remain continue to be allowed. Travel entitlement for the journey in Premium/Premium Tatkal/Suvidha/Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains will be as under:-  Travel Entitlements in Premium/Premium Tatkal/Suvidha/Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains12 and aboveExecutive/AC 1st Class (In case of Premium/Premium6 to 11AC 2nd Class/Chair Car (In Shatabdi Trains)5 & belowAC 3rd Class/Chair Car  (iii) The revised Travel entitlements are subject to following:-   (a)    In case of places not connected by rail, travel by AC bus for all those entitled to travel by AC II Tier and above by train and by Deluxe/ordinary bus for others is allowed.   (b)   In case of road travel between places connected by rail, travel by any means of public transport is allowed provided the total fare does not exceed the train fare by the entitled class.   (c)    All mileage points earned by Government employees on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilized by the concerned department for other official travel by their officers. Any usage of these mileage points for purposes of private travel by an officer will attract departmental action. This is to ensure that the benefits out of official travel, which is funded by the Government, should accrue to the Government.   (d)   In case of non-availability of seats in entitled class, Govt.servants may travel in the class below their entitled class.   B. International Travel Entitlement:  Pay Level in Pay MatrixTravel entitlement17 and aboveFirst class14 to 16Business/Club class13 and belowEconomy class  C. Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer   (i)                 For places other than A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island:-  Pay Level in Pay MatrixTravel entitlement9 and aboveHighest class6 to 8Lower class if there be two classes only on the steamer4 and 5If two classes only, the lower class, if three classes, the middle or second class. If there be four classes, the third class3 and belowLowest class  (ii) For travel between the mainland and the A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island by ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Limited:-  Pay Level in Pay MatrixTravel entitlement9 and aboveDeluxe class6 to 8First/’A’ Cabin class4 and 5Second/’B’ Cabin class3 and belowBunk class  D. Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road:   (i)                 At places where specific rates have been prescribed:-  Pay Level in Pay MatrixEntitlements14 or aboveActual fare by any type of public bus including AC bus OR At prescribed rates of AC taxi when the journey is actually performed by AC taxi OR At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own car, … Continue Reading…

FINMIN DA Order July 2017 No.1/9/2017-E-II (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, the 20th September, 2017. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2017. *** The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's Office Memorandum No. 1/3/2017-E.II(B) dated 30th March, 2017 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President Is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 4% to 5% of the basic pay per month, with effect from 1st July, 2017. 2. The term 'basic pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. 3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21). 4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored. 5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant Head of the Defence. Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively. 6. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. (Nirmala Dev) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Signed copy - DA order July 2017 … Continue Reading…

Railway Bonus 2017 – Cabinet Approved Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees Press Information Bureau Government Of India Cabinet 20-Sep-2017 Railway Bonus 2017 – Cabinet Approved Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees Payment before Dussehra/Puja Festival season Incentive to Improve Productivity and Efficiency of Railways The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to pay Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages to eligible non-gazetted railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the financial year 2016-17. About 12.30 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision. This payment will be made before Dussehra/Puja holidays, bringing a smile to lakhs of families ahead of the festive season. The payment of PLB would serve as an incentive, and result in motivating a large number of Railway employees, particularly those involved in execution and operations of railways, to improve their productivity and ensure safety, speed and service for Railway customers. Indian Railways operates on the principle of maximum public welfare, and in this context, this bonus payment will help in improving accountability and efficiency in railways operations. The financial implication of payment of 78 days’ PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs. 2,245.45 crores. The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of PLB is Rs. 7,000/- p.m. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs. 17,951 for 78 days. Source: PIB  … Continue Reading…