Upgradation in Pension to JCO/ ORs Armed Forces retired/ discharged/ invalided out of service prior to 01.01.2006

Subject:    Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the Committee Secretaries 2012 on the issues related to Defence Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen- Improvement in Pension of JCO/ ORs Armed Forces retired/ discharged/ invalided out of service prior to 01.01.2006.


Reference:    This office Circular No. 501 dated 17.01.2013.

PDAs are aware that as per Para 6.2 of this Office circular cited under reference, special pension/ invalid pension/ service element of disability pension in respect of JCO/ORs discharged with qualifying service of less than 15 years and service pension of TA personnel would also need to be revised in terms of MOD letter dated 17.01.2013. Since specific tables for less than 15 years qualifying service in this regard were not provided in the ibid Govt. letter. PDAs were advised to refer such cases to PSAs concerned on Annexure “B” to the MOD letter. Accordingly, such cases are being referred to PSAs by the PDAs on Annexure 13′ for further necessary action.

2. It has been observed that in some cases with qualifying service of less than 15 years these GOI MOD orders are not beneficial. In such cases, either there is no change in revised rates or revised rates in terms of these orders works out to be less than Rs. 3500/-. Therefore, such cases are need not to be referred to their PSAs. These cases are as under-

(a) In case of ORs;-
In case of ORs (i.e., Sepoy, Naik, Havildar and its equivalents), it has been examined from the Annexure ‘B’ received from the PDAs that in some cases where Q.S. is below 15 years, the revised pension as on 24.09.2012 works out to less than Rs. 3500/-. Hence there is no change in their service element since they are already drawing the minimum pension. The cases where revised pension in terms of above cited GOI, MOD letter is worked out less than Rs 3500/- and the same has been stepped up to Rs 3500/- are as follows-

S.No.	Rank	Group	Q.S. upto
1.	Sepoy & its equivalents	Y	6.5 years
2.	Sepoy & its equivalents	Z	7.5 years
3.	TS/ Hony. Naik & its equivalents	Y	6.5 years
4.	TS/ Hony. Naik & its equivalents	Z	7.5 years
5.	Naik & its equivalents	Y	6.5 years
6.	Naik & its equivalents	Z	7.5 years
7.	Hony. Havildar & its equivalents	Z	7.5 years
8.	Haviladar & its equivalents	Z	7.5 years

(b) In case of JCOs:-
In case of JCOs (i.e. Naib Subedar, Subedar, Subedar Major and its equivalents), it has been found that there is no change in revised rates in terms of ibid GOI MOD letter except in Rank of Subedar Major in Group-’X’ in Army. Therefore, PDAs are advised not to refer such type of cases on Annexure to their PSAs. The cases which are not to be submitted to PSAs are as under:-

S.No.	Rank	Group	Q.S. below
1.	Naib Subedar & its equivalents	All groups	15 years
2.	Subedar & its equivalents	All groups	15 years
3.	Subedar Major & its equivalents (except Subedar Major, group-X only in Army not for Navy & Air Force)	All groups	15 years

3. It is therefore, advised that cases of such type of JCO/ORs pensioners may not be sent to PSAs on Annexure ‘U. The payment of pension in these cases may be regulated at the existing rates at PDAs level and pensioners may be informed accordingly.

SOURCE-http://pcdapension.nic.in

Proposal to publish Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

Proposal to publish Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

1/3/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
IR Division

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 14.5.2013

Subject: Publishing of Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

The Department of Personnel and Training, Govt. of India proposes to publish a compendium of best practices on RTI being adopted by Public Authorities all over the country. Write ups are invited from the Indian Citizens about the best practices on RTI being adopted by Public Authorities all over the country. The best 20 write-ups would be selected for inclusion in the compendium. The individuals whose write ups are selected for inclusion In the compendium would be rewarded with a lumpsum amount of Rs. 25000 each.

2. The format for the write-Ups would be as follows:
1) Name of the Public Authority, whose practice is being considered in the write up.

2) Need felt/problem faced by the Public Authority leading to adoption of such practice.

3) Details of the said practice, including its scope, financial implications, and deployment of resources such as manpower, infrastructure, etc.

4) Lessons learnt by the Public Authority during implementation of the said practice.

5) Positive outcome of such practice in the implementation of the RTI Act.

6) Scope of its replication in other Public Authorities.

3. The write-ups should be of about 5000 words, neatly typed in 1.5 linespace and 14 size font. All documents in support of the best practice should be attached separately. The complete name and address including telephone and email id of the individual submitting the write-up should be mentioned. Handwritten write-ups would not be considered. Two copies of the write-ups should be submitted to the Deputy Secretary(IR), Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi-110001 by 28th June, 2013 through post.

4. The individuals whose write ups would be selected could be asked by the department to resubmit the same after making desired changes, if any.

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(Sarita Nair)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_3_2013-IR-14052013.pdf]

Mileage points Utilisation / Earning Incentives on tickets purchased for official travel by CPSE employees

Mileage points Utilisation / Earning Incentives on tickets purchased for official travel by CPSE employees

F. No DPE/3(4)/08-Fin.
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhavan
Block No. 14, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003
Dated: 20th February, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Utilisation of mileage points / other incentives earned by CPSE employees on tickets purchased for official travel.

Ministry of Petroleum & Nature Gas vide 0.M. No. C-13014/23/2009-Vig dated 18th January, 2013 has made a reference to DPE regarding the advice of Central Vigilance Commission to ensure the observance of instructions issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in its O.M. No 7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 1st October, 2008) on utilization of mileage points earned by CPSEs employees.

2. After due consideration, it has been decided that all mileage points earned by employees of CPSEs on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilized by the concerned CPSEs for other official travel by their employees.

3. It is the responsibility of the employees concerned to ensure that free mileage points are used only for official travel and not for personal trips. Any other incentives and similar packages such as free companion etc. should be negotiated by CPSES so that benefits come to the CPSEs.

4. These orders will be applicable in the case of mileage points earned after the date of issue of this O.M.

5. All administrative Ministries / Departments are requested to advise all CPSES under their administrative control to comply with the above instructions strictly.

6. This has approval of Minister (Hl & PE).

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(V. K.Jindal)
Director

Source : www.dpe.nic.in
[http://www.dpe.nic.in/sites/upload_files/dpe/files/glch0355_20022013.pdf]

DCMAF (Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund)

DCMAF (Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund) - Circular has been issued by the office of PCAFYS regarding a cut-up date, i.e., 31st May' 2013 has been fixed as last date of deposition to become member for getting current benefits from this fund. We are placed the order as under for your information...

CIRCULAR

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10A, S.K.BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA - 700001.

No.1064/AN-C/Misc.

Dated : 08/05/2013

To
1. All C of A (Fys.)
2. All Group Officers of Main Office
3. All Officer in -Charge, all section in M.O. including Rly and Accounts Section, Old Record Section
4. Director RTC/ER), Salt Lake
5. Secretary General AIDAEA (HQrs) Kolkata
6. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAEA, Kolkata
7. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAA (CB), Pune
8. Secretary, DARC, MO, Kolkata
9. Secretary, Welfare Committee, MO, Kolkata.

Subject : Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF)

Ref : This Office letter No.1064/AN-C/DARC-Welfare/Circular, dtd. 11.12.2012.

Kindly refer to this office letter No. cited under reference wherein it was cordially requested to familiarise the employees of your establishment with the current benefits of the DCMAF scheme and to encourage them to enroll names as member of this Fund to make the membership drive a grand success.

In this context, a cut-up date, i.e., 31st May' 2013 has been fixed as last date of deposition to become member for getting current benefits from this medical fund.

It is, therefore, requested to kindly make a list of employees who are interested for becoming the member of this fund and forward the same on or before the above mentioned date. At the time of enlisting the membership it is ensured that the subscription has been collected according    to the rates of subscription to which the employees is entitled. Necessary forms relating to DCMAF can be downloaded 'caomod.nic.in/dcmaf/01_medicalaid.htm'.

An early action in this respect is highly solicited.

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(D.B.Chakraborty)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts (AN)

Source: www.pcafys.nic.in
[http://pcafys.nic.in/files/defence%20civilian%20medical%20aid%20fund.pdf]

TA (Travelling Allowance) for Medical Treatment

NO.22(02)/11/US(WE)/D(res)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, the 10th May, 2013

To,

The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff

Subject : Travelling Allowances for Medical Treatment.

Sir,

With reference to Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence letter No.24(8)/03/US(WE)/D(Res) Dated 19th December, 2003, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President to amend and include following sub-paragraphs 2 under Heading “Travelling Allowance” as under :

TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

12. The following procedure will govern the movement of patient to referred clinics :-

    (a) Admissibility

    (i) No change.

    (ii) No Change

    (iii) Air Travel Reimbursement for air travel in emergency cases will be considered on merits of individual case by the Ministry in consultation with MoD (Finance) provided the Medical officer of Polyclinic or the Specialist at Service Hospital certifies in writing that the air travel was absolutely essential and that travel by other means i.e. by rail or road etc., would have definitely endangered the life of the patient or involved the risk of serious aggravation of the condition of the patient.

Kidney Donor : Reimbursement of traveling allowance to the kidney Donor in connection with the journeys undertaken for donation of kidney is admissible at the following rates

    (aa) If the donor is a non-ECHS beneficiary.- Will be admissible at the rates applicable to the recipient ECHS beneficiary.

    (ab) If the Donor is another ECHS beneficiary- Will be admissible at the rate applicable to the donor.

(b) Ambulance Charges : Ambulance services authorised in Polyclinics/Military Hospitals may be utilized for patients when being referred to Service/Empanelled Hospitals in the same city. However, if Ambulance is not provided and Medical Authority (Medical Officer of Polyclinic or the Specialist at Service Hospital) certifies in writing that conveyance of the patient by any other mode would definitely endanger the life of the patient or involve the risk of serious aggravation of his/her condition, expenditure incurred on engagement of ambulance used to convey the patient will be reimbursed provided that the journey is undertaken within the same city.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance) vide their U.O. No.1224/13.Fin..Pen dated 9th May, 2013.

Source-http://www.desw.gov.in/sites/upload_files/desw/files/pdf/desw-order-dated-10th%20-may-2013.pdf

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA,

Sub: Revision of the rate of House Rent Allowance in respect of State Government employees working in Bangalore city-reg.

Read:-

1. G.O. No. FD 18 SRP 2012, dated: 19.10.2012

2. G.O No. FD 9 SRP 2013, dated: 18.03.2013

PREAMBLE:-

The Hon’ble Chief Minister in the Budget Speech 2013-14 has announced the Government’s decision to enhance the House Rent Allowance of State Government employees working in Bangalore city to 30% of their basic pay. Accordingly the following orders are issued.

GOVERNMENT ORDER NO. FD 05 SRP 2013
BANGALORE, DATED: 10th MAY 2013

Government are pleased to order that the rate of House Rent Allowance in respect of State Government employees posted to any place within the limits of BBMP shall be revised from the existing 25% of basic pay to 30% of basic pay with effect from 01st April 2013.

2. These orders shall be applicable to all full time Government employees who are governed by the provisions of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules and who are on time scales of pay.

3. These orders are extended to (i) full-time employees borne on work-charged establishments of Government on time scale of pay (ii) full-time employees of the Aided educational institutions and non-teaching staff of the Universities who are on time-scale of pay and (iii) teaching staff of the Universities / Colleges who are drawing pay in the UGC/ICAR/AICTE scales of pay.

4. The payment on account of House Rent Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above shall be rounded off to the next rupee and fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignore

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Change of the term Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) -reg. : DOPT Orders 2013

Department of Personnel and Training has issued a clarification on Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation) used in column 12 of the Schedule of the RRs as follows...

No.AB.14017/21/2011-Estt. (RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 10th May, 2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Change of the term DPC (for confirmation)-reg.

Attention is invited to this Department instructions on consolidated guidelines on framing /amendment of RRs vide OM dated 31.12.2010. The guidelines prescribe that when Promotion, Direct Recruitment/re-employment of Armed Forces Personnel are included as a method of recruitment in the RRs for the post, column 12 of the Schedule shall include the DPC for considering Promotion and Confirmation as applicable.

2. This Department in consultation with UPSC has re-examined the term “Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation) used in column 12 of the Schedule of the RRs. It has been decided that the same shall be substituted with the term “Departmental Confirmation Committee” (for considering confirmation) in cases where the method of recruitment includes direct recruitment/absorption/re-employment of Armed Forces Personnel. However where Promotion is prescribed as a method of recruitment, the composition of Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering Promotion) shall be included in column 12 of the Schedule of the RRs. Ministries/Departments may take necessary action for incorporating the provisions in this regard in the RRs for a post.

3. Hindi version will follow.

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(Mukta Goel)
Director (E-I)

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/14017_21_2011-Estt.RR-10052013.pdf]

Grant of Third Financial Upgradation under MACPS ( Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme) to AAOs: PCAFYS Orders 2013

Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts (Fys)

10A, Shaheed Khudiram Bose Road, Kolkata-700001

CIRCULAR

No.1071/AN-III/MACP/AAO/Vol:VIII

 

Dt : 26.04.13

 

To

 

All Sectins of M.O. including RTC

The O/C, A.O., OFP, Nalanda, Rajgir - 803116

The O/C, A.O., OFP, OF(P)KORWA

OFB, Finance Division, Kolkata

Sub: Grant of Third Financial Upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) to AAOs

Please furnish names of Assistant Accounts Officers who have already been granted two regular promotion and will be completing either 10 years of regular service in the grade pay of Rs. 4800 from the date of second promotion or 30 years of regular service from the date of initial appointment between 01.10.13 and 31.03.14 for consideration of third financial upgradation under MACPs.

2.It is also requested to furnish LEFT OVER cases, if any.

The names of the eligible individuals may be furnished in the following format :-

Name, Grade and A/C No.

Date of Birth

Date of Appointment with grade

Date of 1st promotion with grade

Date of 2nd promotion with grade

Certificate : Discipline, Vigilance (if any criminal case is pending/inititated the same may also please be informed)

Remarks, if any

3. 15.05.2013. Nil report is also required.

Source : www.pcafys.nic.in

[http://pcafys.nic.in/files/IMG_11.pdf]