AICPIN for the month of January 2013

AICPIN for the month of January 2013 No. 5/1/2013-CPIGOVERNMENT OF INDIAMINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENTLABOUR  BUREAU ‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004DATED: the 28th February, 2013 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – January, 2013The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2013 rose by 2 points and pegged at 221 (two hundred and twenty one). On 1-month percentage change,...

Additional Deduction of Interest upto Rs.1 Lakh on Home Loan for First Home Buyer

Additional Deduction of Interest upto Rs.1 Lakh on Home Loan for First Home Buyer The Finance Bill 2013-14 proposes additional tax benefit to the first – home buyer who takes a loan for an amount not exceeding Rs.25 lakh. Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambaram proposed that a person taking a loan for his first home from a bank or a housing finance...

Benefit under Section 80-D of the Income Tax Act for CGHS Extended to Similar Schemes of the Central Government and State Governments

Benefit under Section 80-D of the Income Tax Act for CGHS Extended to Similar Schemes of the Central Government and State Governments The Finance Bill 2013 proposes extension of benefits under Section 80-D of the Income Tax Act to such schemes of the Central Govt and State Govts that are similar to Central Govt. Health Scheme(CGHS). Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance...

Relief for Taxpayers in the Bracket of Rs.2 Lakh to 5 Lakh Tax Credit of Rs.2000 to Every Person with Total Income upto 5 Lakh

Relief for Taxpayers in the Bracket of Rs.2 Lakh to 5 Lakh Tax Credit of Rs.2000 to Every Person with Total Income upto 5 LakhThe Finance Bill 2013-14 proposes a relief of Rs.2000 to every person who has a total income upto Rs.5 lakh in a financial year. Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister Shri P.Chidambaram said that 1.80 crore taxpayers are expected to benefit...

Highlights of the Budget 2013

Highlights of the Budget 2013 Ministry of Finance The Union Budget for 2013-14 aims at higher growth rate leading to inclusive and sustainable development as ‘mool mantra’.  Finance Minister makes three promises: to women, youth and the poor. Nirbhaya Fund to empower women and to keep them safe and secure. Proposal to set up India’s first Women’s Bank as a public sector bank. Rs....

Union Budget Summary 2013

 Union Budget Summary 2013 The Union Budget for 2013-14 aims at ‘higher growth leading to inclusive and sustainable development.’ With this as mool mantra, the Finance Minister Shri P Chidambaram has sought to increase allocation to key areas and provide incentives for investments and savings while containing the fiscal deficit to 4.8% of GDP.Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament...

Strike by Employees of Defence Canteens (Rupees in Crore)

Strike by Employees of Defence Canteens (Rupees in Crore)   Press Information Bureau Government of IndiaMinistry of Defence 27-February-2013 Strike by Employees of Defence Canteens (Rupees in Crore) No employees of Canteen Stores Department (CSD) are on strike, however, a section of the employees of Unit Run Canteens (URCs) are on strike. Data in respect of profit generated by the URCs...

SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC SURVEY

SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC SURVEY Ministry of Finance More than 6 Per Cent Growth Forecast for Next Fiscal Considerable Enhancement for Social Sector Spending India on Verge of Creating Quality Jobs to Seize ‘Demographic Dividend’Indian economy is likely to grow between 6.1% to 6.7%  in 2013-14 as the downturn is more or less over and the economy is looking up. Following the slowdown induced by...

Highlights of the Overall Performance of CPSEs in 2011-12

Highlights of the Overall Performance of CPSEs in 2011-12:  Out of 225 Operating CPSEs, 161 Earned Net ProfitNet Profit Increases from Rs.1,13,944 Crore in 2010-11 to Rs. 1,25,116 Crore in 2011-12             The 52nd Public Enterprises Survey in the series (2011-12), brought out by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy...

Fiscal Outcome Indicates Significant Improvement in 2012-13 Continuing Fiscal Consolidation Critical for Higher Growth and Price Stabliity: Economic Survey

Fiscal Outcome Indicates Significant Improvement in 2012-13Continuing Fiscal Consolidation Critical for Higher Growth and Price Stabliity: Economic Survey The Economic Survey 2012-13 presented by the Union Finance Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram in the Lok Sabha today emphasizes that the fiscal outcome of Central Government in 2012-13 so far indicates a significant improvement over 2011-12. The...

Nomination of Stenographers Grade 'D' / PA (ad-hoc) of CSSS for appointment to the Grade of Personal Assistants of CSSS for the Select List Year-2010 on regular basis - reg.

No.5/1/2012-CS-II(C)Government of IndiaMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PensionDepartment of Personnel and Training 3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,New Delhi date 25th February, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Nomination of Stenographers Grade 'D' / PA (ad-hoc) of CSSS for appointment to the Grade of Personal Assistants of CSSS for the Select List Year-2010 on regular...

Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS - Requests for cadre clearance and filing of Immovable Property details reg.

No. 21/11/2010-C.S.I (U)Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training 2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,Khan Market, New DelhiDated : 25th February 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS - Requests for cadre clearance and filing of Immovable Property details reg. As ...

Highlights of Railway Budget 2013-14: Central Government Railway Employees

Highlights of Railway Budget 2013-14 Ministry of Railways  26-February, 2013 14:23 IST 67 new Express trains to be introduced 26 new passenger services, 8 DEMU services and 5 MEMU services to be introduced Run of 57 trains to be extended Frequency of 24 trains to be increased First AC EMU rake to be introduced  on Mumbai suburban network in 2013-14 72 additional services to be introduced...

Parents of Posthumous Unmarried Bravery Awardees to be Extended Facility of Complimentary Card Pass in 1st Class/2nd AC Passes for Freedom Fighters to be Renewed Every 3 Years

Parents of Posthumous Unmarried Bravery Awardees to be Extended Facility of Complimentary Card Pass in 1st Class/2nd AC Passes for Freedom Fighters to be Renewed Every 3 Years The Union Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal has announced the extension of the facility of Complimentary Card pass valid in 1st Class/2nd AC to the parents of posthumous unmarried awardees of Maha Vir Chakra,...

Fund Allocation for Railway Staff Quarters Enhanced by 50 %

 Ministry of Railways    Fund Allocation for Railway Staff Quarters Enhanced by 50 % The Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal has announced enhancement of the fund allocation under Railways staff quarters by 50% over the previous year to provide Rs 300 crore. While presenting the Railways Budget for 2013-14 in Parliament today he said that construction of staff quarters...

1.52 Lakh Vacancies in Railways to Be Filled up this Year

1.52 Lakh Vacancies in Railways to Be Filled up this Year The Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal has announced that the Ministry of Railways will make concerted efforts to fill up approximately 1.52 lakh vacancies this year. While presenting Railways Budget for 2013-14 in Parliament today, he said that it is a measure of popularity of Railways as an employer that a staggering 2.2 crore...

Outlay of Rs. 63,363 Crore Proposed in Rail Budget

Outlay of Rs. 63,363 Crore Proposed in Rail BudgetOperating Efficiency Likely to Improve to 87.8% An outlay Rs. 63,363 crore has been proposed for 2013-14 rail budget which will be financed through Gross Budgetary Support of Rs. 26,000 crore, Railway’s Share in Road Safety Fund of Rs. 2,000 crore and internal resources of Rs. 14,260 crore.Highlighting the importance of financially sustainability...

Prime Minister's statement on the Railway Budget

PM's statement on the Railway Budget The Minister for Railways has done a commendable job in meeting competing demands of improving and increasing services for commuters and controlling expenditure of his department. It is a reformist and forward looking Budget which presents a realistic picture of Railway finances. I compliment him for his innovations in critical areas of Railway infrastructure...

Sanctioning of Leave : Dies non – No Work No Pay

Sanctioning of Leave : Dies non – No Work No PayAll the Central Government employees those who are participated in the Two Day Strike have been warned by the government through its circular dated 15-02-2013, that leave of any kind will not be sanctioned for them. It is under stood that the absence of two days in strike period will be treated as Dies nonThe West Bengal State Government too issued...

EPF interest rate raised by 0.25 to 8.5 per cent for the current fiscal

EPF interest rate raised by 0.25 to 8.5 per cent for the current fiscalEmployees’ Provident Fund Organization, EPFO, has decided to pay 8.5 per cent rate of interest on Provident Fund, PF, deposits for 2012-13.It is higher by 0.25 per cent provided in the previous fiscal. It will benefit over five crore subscribers of retirement fund body.The decision was taken at the meeting of the Central Board...

Rail Budget 2013-14: Train travel may cost more with passenger amenities cess

Rail Budget 2013-14: Train travel may cost more with passenger amenities cess Train travel is expected to get costlier, said sources a day ahead of the Rail Budget 2013. According to sources, the government is likely to introduce a fuel adjustment component and a passenger amenities cess which will contribute to a hike in fares. Train travel is expected to get costlier, said sources a day ahead...

Railway Budget 2013 : Six stocks to watch out ahead of Railway Budget 2013-14

Railway Budget 2013 : Six stocks to watch out ahead of Railway Budget 2013-14 The Railway Budget is generally viewed as a precursor to the Union Budget 2013-14, due later this week. Railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal will present the Railway Budget on Tuesday, February 26.The curiosity about the upcoming Railway Budget with the budget announcement for 2013 - 2014 is obvious as the Indian Railways...

INDWF proposals for General Budget 2013

General Budget 2013 – INDWF proposals for General Budget 2013 NDWF/PM/Budget/2013 19.01.2013 ToHon’blePrime Minister,Government of India,New Delhi 110 011.Sub: General Budget 2013 – INDWF proposals for General Budget 2013Sir,Indian National Defence Workers Federation affiliated to Indian National Trade Union Congress is the Federation of around 300 unions in the Defence Civilian Sector consisting...

SUCCESS OF TWO-DAYS STRIKE BY Central Government EMPLOYEES ALONGWITH WORKING CLASS OF INDIA.

SUCCESS OF TWO-DAYS STRIKE BY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ALONGWITH WORKING CLASS OF INDIA. PRESS STATEMENT About 8 lakhs Central Government employees took part in the 48 hour (two day) general strike yesterday and today organised by the Indian working class as per the call of the Joint platform of 11 Central Trade Unions of the country. Besides 5 lakh Defence Civilian employees are also reported...

PCDA Pension Orders 2013 : Counting of former service in respect of employees covered under New Pension Scheme.

Counting of former service in respect of employees covered under New Pension Scheme. OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSION)DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014 Circular No. 103. Dated :- 8th February 2013 To,----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(All...

PCDA Pension Orders 2013 : Revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners - reg.

OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSION) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014 Circular No.102. Dated :- 11th February 2013. To,The Treasury OfficerThe PO- Master, Kathua, Srinagar (J&K)The PO- Master, Campbell Bay (Andman & Nicobar)The Defence Pension Disbursing Officer--------------------------------Pay & Accounts Officer--------------------------------Military &...

PCDA Pension Orders 2013 : One Rank One Pension - Rate of Minimum Guaranteed Family Pension with effect from 24.9.2012 (Commissioned Officers)

PCDA Pension Orders 2013 : One Rank One Pension - Rate of Minimum Guaranteed Family Pension with effect from 24.9.2012 (Commissioned Officers) An Important circular has been issued by the Office of the PR.Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions)-Allahabad regarding that the Dependent Pension (Special) and Dependent Pension (Liberalised) to Defence Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen and also...

To Fix timeline for redressal of grievances - Web based Pensioner's Portal

To Fix timeline for redressal of grievances - Web based Pensioner's Portal F. No. 55/20/2012-P&PW(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi, the 18th February, 2013 ToAll Nodal Officers of all Ministries/ Departments (Web Based Pensioners' Portal) Sub: To Fix timeline for redressal...

Revision of PPO of pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners

Revision of PPO of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners - (i) even if age/date of birth of spouse is not available, (ii) model advertisement for use by Ministries / Departments - regarding. No. 1/20/2011·P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated: 28th...

Fixation of Pay consequent upon 6th Pay commission Recommendations in cadres of Inspectors / P.A's Administrative Officers. reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF FINANCECENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXESDIRECTORATE OF INCOME TAX(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT)ICADR Building. Plot No. 6, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area Phase-IINew Delhi - 110070. Ph: 26130592. FAX : 26130594 F. No, HRD/CMD/I75/9/2010-11/3740 Dt : 20/22/2/2013 To,All the Chief Commissioners of income Tax (CCA)/DGITsMadam/Sir,Sub: Fixation of Pay consequent upon 6th...