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Protection of  pay  in  cases  of  deputation  under  Central Staffing Scheme in terms of Rule 7 of Indian Administrative Service ( Pay) Rules, 2016 (7th CPC) and analogous provisions in IPS (Pay) Rules, and IFS (Pay) Rules

7th CPC IPS Pay Rules 2016

7th CPC IPS Pay Rules

No.20011/ 1/2017-AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 10th March, 2021

To

The Chief Secretary,
All the States/ Union Territories

Subject: Protection of  pay  in  cases  of  deputation  under  Central Staffing Scheme in terms of Rule 7 of Indian Administrative Service ( Pay) Rules, 2016 (7th CPC) and analogous provisions in IPS (Pay) Rules, and IFS (Pay) Rules - Regarding.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to queries received from various Ministries/Departments regarding method of pay protection in terms of Rule 7 of IAS (Pay) Rules, 2016 which is as under:-

IPS (Pay) Rules, 2016

”If the pay of the officers posted on deputation to the Central Government under Central Staffing Scheme, after fixation of their pay in the revised pay structure, either under these rules or as per the instructions regulating such fixation of pay on the post to which they are appointed on deputation, happens to be lower than the pay they would have been entitled to, had they been in their parent cadre and would have drawn that pay but for the Central deputation, such difference in the pay shall be protected in the form of Personal Pay with effect from the date of notification of Government Resolution in this regard, i.e. 25th July, 2016.

Further, if the member of Service is promoted in the cadre while on central deputation under Central Staffing Scheme, the difference in the pay that the officer would have drawn had he been in the parent cadre and the amount of pay on his deputation to Centre shall be protected in the form of personal pay with effect from the date of issue of Government Resolution.”

 

dated 16th May, 2017, which inter-alia provide that the aforesaid provision would take effect from 01.01.2016.

2.  Pay protection of officers on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme after implementation of IAS (Pay) Rules 2016 has been considered in consultation with Establishment Division of this Department and Department of Expenditure and is elaborated in subsequent

3. Pay Protection of IAS officers who were already on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on 01.01.2016 or who joined deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on or after 01.01.2016

(a) Pay of such officers, as on 01.2016 [or a subsequent date from which they have opted to switch over to the IAS ( Pay) Rules, 2016] will be fixed in the Level of the post held by them on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on the basis of the pay fixed in their parent cadre. The cell corresponding to the basic pay fixed in the parent cadre will be located in the Level in the Pay Matrix of the post in which the officer is serving on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme and pay shall be fixed at same stage/ equivalent cell. If no such cell is available in the applicable Level of the deputation post, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate lower cell in that Level of the deputation post and the difference in pay will be granted as Personal Pay.

Illustration :

If an officer holding the post in Level 15 in parent cadre and drawing pay of Rs.2,05,100/- goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 14 on 04.05.2017, his pay will be fixed as under :-

(a)	Existing pay in the parent cadre	Level  15
(b)	Existing pay in Level  15 as on 04.05.2017 in the parent cadre	Rs. 2,05,100 / – (cell 5 of Level 15)
(c)	Pay fixed in Level 14 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs.1,99,600/- (cell  12 of Level 14) plus (Rs.5500/-Personal pay)
(d)	On DNI in parent cadre : Pay in Level 15 in the Parent Cadre	Rs. 2,11,300/- (cell 6 of Level 15)
(e)	On DNI in paren t cadre: Pay on Central Deputation in Level 14	Rs. 2,05,600/- (cell 13 of Level 14)  plus  (Rs.  5700/-  Personal pay)

(b) However, if an officer currently drawing pay up to Level 13 is appointed on deputation to a post in the equivalent or lower level on deputation  under Central Staffing Scheme OR during the continuance of deputation under Central Staffing Scheme gets an upgradation in his parent cadre to a Level higher than pay Level of deputation post up to Level 13 of the Pay Matrix, his pay will be fixed at the same cell and Level in which he is placed in the parent He will also be eligible to draw the CDTA on the pay of Level of the post in parent cadre at the prevailing rates. For the active period of deputation from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2017 , CDTA will be admissible at the pre-revised rates in pre­ revised pay structure, i.e. as if the ·pay had not been  revised w.e.f. 1.1.2016. Provisions of this Department’s OM No.2 / 10/ 2017-Estt(Pay-II) dated 24th April, 2018 shall stand amended to this  effect. For the active period of deputation from 1st July, 2017 onwards, CDTA will be admissible as per the guidelines in this Department’s OM No. 2 / 10/2017-Estt(Pay II) dated 24th April, 2018.

Illustration :

(I) If an officer holding the post in Level 13 in parent cadre and drawing pay of 1,26,800/- goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 13 on 22.02.2017, his pay will be fixed as under :-

(a)		Existing Level in the     parent cadre	Level 13
(b)	Existing	pay  in  Level  13 as on	Rs.  1,26,800/- (cell 2 of Level  13)

	22.02.2017 in the parent cadre
(c)	Pay fixed on appointment on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs.1,26,800/- (cell 2 of Level 13)
(d)	On DNI in the Parent Cadre: Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,30,600/- (cell 3 of Level 13)

(ii) If an officer holding the post in Level 13 in parent cadre and drawing pay of Rs. 1,26,800/- goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 12 on 22. 02.2017, his pay will be fixed as under :-

(a)	Existing pay in the parent cadre	Level 13
(b)	Existing pay in cell 2 of Level 13 as on 22.02.2017 in the parent cadre	Rs. 1,26,800/- (cell 2 of Level 13)
(c)	Pay fixed in Level 13 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,26,800/- (cell 2 of Level 13)
(d)	On DNI in parent cadre : Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1, 30,600/- (cell 3 of Level 13)

4. Protection/ Fixation of pay of IAS officers who were on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on 01.01 .2016 or who joined deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on or after 01.01.2016 and got Proforma promotion in parent cadre :-

(a) In case the officer was on deputation under CSS on 01.2016 or joined thereafter and his junior is promoted to a higher post in his parent cadre on or after 01.01.2016, but was not granted proforma promotion under the ‘Next Below Rule’, there will be no change in the pay fixation already done as per extant rules.

 

(b) In case an officer on deputation to a post under Central Staffing Scheme gets proforma promotion in his cadre to a post up to Level 13 in the Pay matrix, his pay in the Level of the post will be fixed with reference to the presumptive pay that he would have got had he remained and promoted in the parent cadre of his service in the manner as provided in para 3(b) .

(c) In case an officer on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme gets promoted in his cadre to a higher post in Level l 3A or above in the Pay matrix, his pay in the Level of the post held on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme will be fixed with reference to the presumptive pay of the officer in the parent cadre of his The Cell corresponding to such basic pay fixed in parent cadre will be located in the Level in the Pay Matrix of the post in which the officer is serving on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme, and pay shall be fixed at same stage/ equivalent cell and if no such cell is available in the applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate lower cell in that Level of the post and the difference in pay will be granted as Personal  Pay. Illustrations may be seen below:-

Illustration

If an officer holding the post in Level 16 in parent cadre drawing pay of Rs.2,24,400/-, who is on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 15 and drawing pay Rs. 2,24,100/- + Rs.300/- (Personal pay) gets proforma promotion in Level 17, his pay will be fixed as under :-

(a)	Pay level in the pay matrix in parent cadre before joining on deputation under  Central Staffing Scheme	Level 16
(b)	Pay level in the Central Staffing Scheme	Level 15
(c)	Existing pay as on  01.05.2017 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 15	Rs.2,24,100/ – (cell  8 of Level 15) plus (Rs.300/- Personal pay) [Corresponding to pay of Rs.2,24,400 /- of Level 16]
(d)	Pay fixed in the higher Level in parent cadre i.e. Level 17 on proforma promotion on 01.05.2017	Rs. 2,25,000 /-

(e)	Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme as per Rule 7 of IAS (Pay) Rules on 01.05.2017	Rs.2,24,100/- ( cell 8 of Level  15) plus  Rs.900/- ( Personal  pay)
(f)	On DNI : Pay in the Parent Cadre in Level 17	Rs. 2,25,000 /-
(g)	On DNI : Pay in the Level 15 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs.2,24,100/- (cell 8 of Level 15) plus Rs.900/- (Personal pay)

7th CPC IPS Pay Rules 2016

5 (a) The officer shall get Dearness Allowance on the said Personal Pay as admissible from time to time. However, no other allowance shall be admissible on this Personal Pay.

(b) The Basic Pay plus Personal  Pay, from time to time,  shall not exceed Rs. 2,25,000.

6. Grant of annual increment to officers on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme

On grant of annual increment to an officer in parent  cadre (upto Level 16) who is on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme, the pay will be fixed increment.ally moving down one cell in the Level of pay in which the officer is serving on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme. Accordingly,  the Personal Pay, if any, will be re-computed as the difference in the pay (after increment) that h e would have drawn in the parent cadre and the current pay on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme.

7. The aforementioned  instructions  are  applicable  to   All   India   Service officers (i.e. IAS, IPS, IFS) with effect from 01.01.2016.

Yours faithfully,

Sandeep Kumar Sinha
Under Secretary to Government of India

 

 

7th CPC Revised Pay – Protection of pay in cases of deputation under CSS in terms of Rule 12 of CCS Rules, 2016

7th CPC Revised Pay – Protection of pay in cases of deputation under CSS in terms of Rule 12 of CCS Rules, 2016

7th CPC Revised Pay

7th CPC Revised Pay

F.No. 2/ 12/ 2016-Estt.(Pay-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 21st January, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Protection of pay in cases of deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in terms of Rule 12 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 (7th CPC) – Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving queries from various Ministries/ Departments regarding method of pay protection in terms of Rule 12 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 which is as under :

 

’12. Pay protection to officers on Central deputation under Central Staffing Scheme – If the pay of the officers posted on deputation to the Central Government under Central Staffing Scheme, after fixation in the revised pay structure either under these rules or as per the instructions regulating such fixation of pay on the post to which they are appointed on deputation, happens to be lower than the pay these officers would have been entitled to, had they been in their parent cadre and would have drawn that pay but for the Central deputation, such difference in the pay shall be protected in the form of Personal Pay with effect from the date of notification of these rules.’

Rule 12 of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 was subsequently amended vide Department of Expenditure Notification No.1-2/ 2016-IC dated 15th June 2017 which inter-alia provides that the aforesaid provision would take effect from 01.01.2016.

2. Pay protection of officers on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme after implementation of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2016 has been considered in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and is elaborated in subsequent paras.
3. Pay Protection of officers who were already on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on 01.01.2016 or who join deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on or after 01.01.2016

(a) Pay of such officers, as on 01.01.2016 [or a subsequent date from which they have opted to switch over to the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016] will be fixed in the Level of the post held by them on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on the basis of the pay fixed in their parent cadre. The cell corresponding to the basic pay fixed in the parent cadre will be located in the Level in the Pay Matrix of the post in which the officer is serving on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme and pay shall be fixed at the same stage/ equivalent cell. If no such cell is available in the applicable Level of the ex-cadre post, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate lower cell in that Level of the ex-cadre post and the difference in pay will be granted as Personal Pay.

Illustration :
If an officer holding the post in Level 15 in parent cadre and drawing pay of Rs. 2,05,100/ – goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 14 on 04.05.2017, his pay will be fixed as under:

(a)	Existing Level in the parent cadre	Level 15
(b)	Existing pay in Level 15 as on 04.05.2017 in the parent cadre	Rs. 2,05, 100/- (cell 5 of Level 15)
(c)	Pay fixed in Level 14 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,99,600/- (cell 12 of Level 14) plus (Rs.5500/ Personal pay)
(d)	On DNI in parent cadre: Pay in Level 15 in the Parent Cadre	Rs. 2,11,300/- (cell 6 of Level 15)
(e)	On DNI in parent cadre: Pay on Central Deputation in Level 14	Rs. 2,05,600/ – (cell 13 of Level 14) plus (Rs. 5700/ – Personal pay)

7th CPC Revised Pay

(b) However, if an officer currently drawing pay up to Level 13 is appointed on deputation to a post in the equivalent or lower level on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme OR during the continuance of deputation under Central Staffing Scheme gets an up-gradation in his parent cadre to a Level higher than pay Level of deputation post up to Level 13 of the Pay Matrix, his pay will be fixed at the same cell and Level in which he is placed in the parent cadre. He will also be eligible to draw the CDTA on the pay of Level of the post in parent cadre at the prevailing rates. For the active period of a deputation from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2017, CDTA will be admissible at the pre-revised rates in the pre-revised pay structure, i.e. as if the pay had not been revised w.e.f. 1.1.2016. Provisions of this Department’s OM No.2/ 10/2017-Estt(Pay-II) dated 24th April 2018 shall stand amended to this effect. For the active period of a deputation from 1st July 2017 onwards, CDTA will be admissible as per the guidelines in this Department’s OM No. 2 / 10/2017- Estt. Pay-II dated 24th April 2018.

Illustration :
(i) If an officer holding the post in Level 13 in parent cadre and drawing pay of Rs. 1,26,800/- goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 13 on 22.02.2017, his pay will be fixed as under:-

(a)	Existing Level in the parent cadre	Level 13
(b)	Existing pay in Level 13 as on 22.02.2017 in the parent cadre	Rs. 1,26,800/- (cell 2 of Level 13)
(c)	Pay fixed on appointment on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs.1, 26,800/ – (cell 2 of Level 13)
(d)	On DNI in the Parent Cadre: Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,30,600/- (cell 3 o

7th CPC Revised Pay

(ii) If an officer holding the post in Level 13 in parent cadre and drawing pay of Rs. 1,26,800/- goes on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 12 on 22.02.2017, his pay will be fixed as under :-

(a)	Existing Level in the parent cadre	Level 13
(b)	Existing pay in cell 2 of Level 13 as on 22.02.2017 in the parent cadre	Rs. 1,26,800/ – (cell2 of Level13)
(c)	Pay fixed on appointment on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,26,800/ – (cell2 of Level13)
(d)	On DNI in the Parent Cadre: Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs. 1,30,600/- (cell 3 of Level 13)

4. Protection/ Fixation of pay of officers who were on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on 01.01.2016 or who joined deputation under Central Staffing Scheme on or after 01.01.2016 and got Proforma promotion in parent cadre:-

(a) In case the officer was on deputation under CSS on 01.01.2016 or joined thereafter and his junior is promoted to a higher post in his parent cadre on or after 01.01.2016 but was not granted proforma promotion under the ‘Next Below Rule’, there will be no change in the pay fixation already done as per extant rules.

(b) In case an officer on deputation to a post under Central Staffing Scheme gets proforma promotion in his cadre to a post-up to Level 13 in the Pay matrix, his pay in the Level of the post will be fixed with reference to the presumptive pay that he would have got had he remained and promoted in the parent cadre of his service in the manner as provided in para 3(b).

(c) In case an officer on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme gets promoted in his cadre to a higher post in Level 13A or above in the Pay matrix, his pay in the Level of the post held on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme will be fixed with reference to the presumptive pay of the officer in the parent cadre of his service. The Cell corresponding to such basic pay fixed in parent cadre will be located in the Level in the Pay Matrix of the post in which the officer is serving on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme, and pay shall be fixed at same stage/equivalent cell and if no such cell is available in the applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate lower cell in that Level of the post and the difference in pay will be granted as Personal Pay. Illustrations may be seen below: –

Illustration
If an officer holding the post in Level 16 in parent cadre drawing pay of Rs.2,24,400 / -, who is on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 15 and drawing pay Rs. 2,24,100/ – + Rs.300/ – (Personal pay) gets proforma promotion in Level 17, his pay will be fixed as under:

(a)	Pay Level in the pay matrix in parent cadre before joining on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Level 16
(b)	Pay level in the Central Staffing Scheme	Level 15
(c)	Existing pay as on 01.05.2017 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme in Level 15	Rs. 2,24,100/ – (cell 8 of Level 15) plus (Rs.300/ -Personal pay [Corresponding to pay of Rs.2,24,400 / – of Level 16]
(d)	Pay fixed in the higher Level in parent cadre i.e. Level 17 on proforma promotion on 01.05.2017	Rs. 2,25,000 / –
(e)	Pay fixed on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme as per Rule 12 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules on 01.05.2017	Rs.2,24, 100/ – (cell 8 of Level 15) plus Rs.900/ – (Personal pay)
(f)	On DNI: Pay in the Parent Cadre in Level 17	Rs. 2,25,000/ –
(g)	On DNI: Pay in the Level 15 on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme	Rs.2,24, 100/ – (cell 8 of Level 15) plus Rs.900/ – (Personal pay)

5. (a) The officer shall get Dearness Allowance on the admissible from time to time. However, no other allowances this Personal Pay. said Personal Pay as shall be admissible on this Personal Pay.

(b) The Basic Pay Plus Personal Pay, from time to time, shall not exceed Rs.2,25,000.

7th Pay Commission Revised Pay Matrix Table for Central Government Employees – Pay Matrix Level 12

6. Grant of annual increment to officers on Deputation under Central Staffing Scheme
   
   On grant of annual increment to an officer in parent cadre (upto Level 16,) who is on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme, the pay will be fixed incrementally moving down one cell in the Level of pay in which the officer is serving on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme. Accordingly, the Personal Pay, if any, will be re-computed as the difference in the pay (after increment) that he would have drawn in the parent cadre and the current pay on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme.
7. This O.M. shall take effect from 01.01.2016.
8. This issues with the concurrence of the Department of Expenditure.
9. In their application to employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as mandated under Article 148 (5) of the Constitution.
10. Hindi version will follow.

(Murli Bhavaraju)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To

All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India

Source: DoPT

Download PDF : 7th CPC Revised Pay – Protection of pay in cases of deputation under CSS in terms of Rule 12 of CCS Rules, 2016

Incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley as per 7th CPC – DoPT

Incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley as per 7th CPC – DoPT

No.18016/ 3/ 2018 -Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 14th October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Special concessions to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/ subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 08th January, 2019 on the subject mentioned above and to state that it has been decided by the competent authority to extend the package of concessions / incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley for a further period from 01.01.2020 to 31.07.2021. The package for the period from 01.01.2020 to 31.07.202 1 is as per Annexure.

2. The package of incentives is uniformly applicable to all Ministries/ Departments and PSUs under the Government of India and they should ensure strict adherence to the rates prescribed in the The concerned Ministry/ Department may ensure implementation and monitoring of the package in conformity with the approved package, and therefore, all court cases in which verdicts are given contrary to the package would have to be contested by the Ministries/ Departments concerned.

(Rajendra Prasad Tewari)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
011-26164316

Encl. As above.

To
All Ministries/ Departments of the Govt. of India. (as per mailing list)

Also check: Kashmir Valley Special Concession – Additional HRA, Messing Facilities, Incentive (as per 7th CPC) to CGE and Monthly Pension to Pensioners: DoPT Order

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ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE to DOPT’s 0.M. No.18016/ 3/ 2018-Estt.(L) dated the 14th October, 2020.

DETAILS OF PACKAGE OF CONCESSIONS/ INCENTIVES TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KASHMIR VALLEY IN ATTACHED/ SUBORDINATE COFFEES OR PSUs FALLING UNDER THE CONTROL OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

[Kashmir Valley comprises of ten districts namely Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora]

1. a) Extension of Special concessions/ incentives for a further period from 01.2020 to 31.07.2021 to Central Government employees working in the 10 districts of Kashmir Valley.

I. ADDITIONAL HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE AND OTHER CONCESSIONS:

(A) EMPLOYEES POSTED IN KASHMIR VALLEY:

(i) The employees shall have an option to move their families to a selected place of their choice in India at Government expenses and the transport allowance for the families are proposed to be allowed as admissible in anent transfer inclusive of the Composite Transfer Grant at the rate of 80 per cent of the last month’s basic pay;

(ii) Departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation to the place of work for employees;

(iii) Additional house rent allowance at the rate of Class ‘Y’ city (16 per cent of basic pay) for employees who leave their family at their last place of posting, except officials who have retained Government accommodation to accommodate their families and these employees shall be eligible for drawing the normal house rent allowance as well as at their place of posting if the Departmental arrangement is not made for his stay;

(B) EMPLOYEES POSTED TO KASHMIR VALLEY WHO DO NOT WISH TO MOVE THEIR FAMILIES TO A SELECTED PLACE OF

The per diem allowance of Rs. 113/ – per day is paid for each day of attendance to compensate for any additional expense in transportation from to and from office etc. in terms of the Department of Expenditure OM No. 19030/11/ 2017-E.N, dated 13.07.2017.

(C) THE PERIOD OF TEMPORARY DUTY EXTENDED TO SIX Months

For period of temporary duty, an incentive known as the Kashmir Valley Special Incentive will be paid at the following rates along with food charges (as per 7th Pay Commission norms), apart from departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation:

Pay Range	Rate Per month (on pro rata)
(i) Level 14 and above	Rs.9000
(ii) Level 12 and 13	Rs.8000
(iii) Level 9 to 11	Rs.7000
(iv) Level 6 to 8	Rs.6000
(v) Level 5 and below	Rs.4500

7th Pay Commission Special Incentive

II. MESSING FACILITIES:

• Messing allowance is paid @ Rs.97.85/- per day.

III. PAYMENT OF MONTHLY PENSION:

The pensioners of Kashmir Valley who are unable to draw their monthly pensions through either Public Sector Banks or Pay and Accounts Office treasuries from which they were receiving their pensions, are given pensions outside the Valley, where they have settled, in relaxation of relevant provisions.

NOTE :-

i. The package of concessions / incentives shall be admissible in Kashmir Valley comprising of ten Districts namely, Anantna Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora.

ii The Package of concessions / incentives shall be admissible to Temporary Status Casual Laborers working in Kashmir Valley in terms of Para 5(i) of the Casual Laborers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme of Government of India, 1993.

iii. The benefit of additional house rent allowance admissible under the Kashmir Valley package shall be admissible to all Central Government employees posted in Kashmir Valley irrespective of whether they are natives of Kashmir Valley, if they choose to move their families anywhere in India subject to the conditions governing the grant of these allowances.

The facilities of Messing Allowance and Per Diem Allowances shall also be allowed to natives of Kashmir Valley in terms of the Kashmir Valley package.

 

GRANT OF 2nd FIANANCIAL UPGRADATION UNDER ACP SCHEME WHO HAVE COMPLETED 24 YEARS REGULAR SERVICE

GRANT OF 2nd FIANANCIAL UPGRADATION UNDER ACP SCHEME WHO HAVE COMPLETED 24 YEARS REGULAR SERVICE

MACP FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

ACP SCHEME

Tele : 23014594
Dte Gen of Personnel
Military Engineer Services
Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch
Kashmir House, Rajaji Marg
New Delhi – 110011.

PC-4/85610/47/MACP/’ D’ Man /GANGADHARAN/CSCC OF

Dated: 08 Sep 2020

ADG (D&C) Range Hills Rd, Kirkee Pune-411003
ADG(Coast Guard & Projects) Chennai-600009
ADG(NEI) Guwahati, Pin-781027, C/o 56 APO 3
ADG(North) Jammu C/o CWE (AF) Jammu, Pin-937258
Chief Engineers HQs
Southern Command, Pune
Eastern Command, Kolkata
Central Command, Lucknow
Western Command, Chandimandir
Northern Command, Udhampur
South Western Command, Pune
DGNP, Mumbai
DGNP, Visakhapatnam
CME, Pune
CGDA, New Delhi

GRANT OF 2nd FIANANCIAL UPGRADATION UNDER ACP SCHEME WHO HAVE COMPLETED 24 YEARS REGULAR SERVICE DURING INTERVENING PERIOD BETWEEN 01.01.2006 TO 31.08.2008 AND THIRD FINANCIAL UPGRADATION UNDER MACP SCHEME AFTER COMPLETION OF 30 YEARS SERVICE IN R/O OF DRAUGHTSMAN/TOs OF MES

1. Refer further to this office letter No.CC-3/85610/47/MACP/D’ Man/6th/CSCC dated 21 April 2017.

2. The undersigned is directed to inform that the approval of grant of 2nd Financial Upgradation after completing 24 yrs of service under ACP scheme of DoPT in respect of Draughtsman & Tech Officers in the pay scale of Rs.15600 – 39100 plus Grade pay of Rs. 6600/- in MES for the intervening period between 01 Jan 2006 to 30 Aug 2008 was granted by MoD after thorough scrutiny of the proposal.

3. Some complaints & grievances were filed against this grant of 2nd Financial Upgradation under ACP scheme by few individuals. In this connection the matter was again sent to MoD for further scrutiny and examinations. The decision of MoD in this regard is reproduced below :-

Also check: Grant of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme MACPS to Accounts Officers – CGDA Order

 “It is stated that the case for grant based on the analogy of Draughtsman Cadre of MES and Assistant (Arch Department) of CPWD provided by E-in-C’s Branch and as per Financial Upgradation to the TOs of Draughtsman Cadre of MES was granted as per the extant rules and guidelines of DoP&T.”

4. In view of the above, it is advised to take further necessary action as per the clarification of the MoD

5. This has approval of E-in-C please.

(Madan Lal)
Jt Dir (Pers) /CSCC
For E-in-C

Protection of pay to the Central Government Servant consequent to appointment to a new post in different service or cadre – 7th CPC DoPT Order

Central Government Employees News

F. No. 12/2/2017-Estt(Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 5th August, 2020

 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Latest DoPT Orders 2020

Subject: Protection of pay to the Central Government Servant consequent to appointment to a new post in different service or cadre in Central Government, through direct recruitment where either higher duties and responsibilities are involved or not, as the case may be, under FR 22-B(1), in the 7th CPC Scenario – Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that consequent to various references received from Ministries/ Departments on protection of pay under FR 22-B(1), a need has been felt to issue guidelines on the manner of fixation of pay in respect of the Central Government Servant who after technical resignation, is appointed to new post in the different service or cadre in Central Government through direct recruitment where either higher responsibilities are involved or not, as the case may be, in 7th Central Pay Commission scenario.

2. Provisions of FR 22-B(1) inter-alia provide as under :
“P.R. 22-B.(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, the following provisions shall govern the pay of a Government servant who is appointed as a probationer in another service or cadre, and subsequently confirmed in that service or cadre –

• (a) during the period of probation, he shall draw pay at the minimum of the time scale or at the probationary stages of the time scale of the service or post, as the case may be:

Provided that if the presumptive pay of the permanent post on which he holds a lien or would hold a lien had his lien not been suspended, should at any time be greater than the pay fixed under the clause, he shall draw the presumptive pay of the permanent;

• (b) on confirmation in the sen/ice or post after the expiry of the period of probation, the pay of the Government servant shall be fixed in the time-scale of the service or post in accordance with the provisions of Rule 22 or Rule 22-C, as the case may be…”

3. Consequent upon the implementation of 7th CPC Report and CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, the President is pleased to allow protection of pay in the light of the provisions laid down under FR 22-B(1) to Central Government employee who is appointed as probationer in another service or cadre either carrying higher responsibilities or not, as the case may be and subsequently confirmed in that service or cadre, in the manner as illustrated below:

(A) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF GOVERNMENT SERVANT UNDER
FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS APPOINTMENT IN LOWER POST
THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT INVOLVED

A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in lower Level in different service or cadre in Central Government which does not carry duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment and having a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis, if it is higher than the minimum of the Time Scale of the new post. He would also draw annual increments on such presumptive pay. However, it is to be ensured that during probation, presumptive pay should always be greater than the pay of the new post after drawl of increment(s). Subsequently, on successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(l)(a)(2).

Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.

Illustration
An officer was drawing pay of Rs.78,500 in Cell 6 in Level 11 (with DNI 01.07.2018) before his appointment to a post in Level 10 on 01.04.2018 which does not carry duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him before such appointment. There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.

Since the first Cell Value in Level 10 (Rs.56,100) is less than the Last Basic Pay i.e. Rs. 78,500/- in Level 11. Hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay i.e. Rs.78,500/- in Level 11 and would also draw annual increments according to the pay drawn in his previous post in Level II.

On 01 .04.2018- Rs. 78,500 (Level 11)
On 01 .07.2018- Rs. 80,900 (Level 11)
On 01.07.2019- Rs. 83,300 (Level 11)

On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f. 01.04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(l)(a)(2). Since no such Cell of Rs. 83,300/- is available in Level 10, his pay would be fixed at next higher cell i.e. Cell 15 in Level 10 at Rs. 84,900 with next date of increment 01.01.2021.

(B) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE UNDER FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS APPOINTMENT TO A POST IN HIGHER LEVEL THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE INVOLVED

A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in higher level in different service or cadre in Central Government carrying duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment and ha ing a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis if it is higher than the minimum of the Time Scale of the new post. He would also draw annual increments on such presumptive pay. However, it is to be ensured that during probation presumptive pay should always be greater than the pay of the new post after drawl of increment(s). Subsequently, on successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(l)(a)(1).

Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.

Illustration
An officer was drawing pay of Rs.58,600 in Cell 10 of Level 7 before his appointment on 01.04.2018 in Level 10 (with DNI 01.07.2018) which carries duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment. There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.

Since the first Cell Value of Level 10 (Rs. 56,100) is less than the Last Basic Pay drawn in Cell 10 of Level 7 i.e. Rs. 58,600/-, hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis and would also draw annual increments in the Level 7 of his previous post as shown below:-

On 01.04.2018- Rs. 58,600 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2018- Rs. 60,400 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2019- Rs. 62,200 (Level 7)

On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f.
01 .04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(l)(a)(1) read with Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. Accordingly, an increment will be added in his pay in Level 7 and his pay will reach at Rs. 64,100/-. Since, there is no cell value equal to Rs. 64,100 available in Level 10, his pay will be fixed in Level 10 in Cell 6 at Rs. 65,000/- with next date of increment 01.01.2021.

(C) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE UNDER FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS APPOINTMENT TO A POST IN EQUIVALENT LEVEL POST THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT INVOLVED

A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in Equivalent Level in different service or cadre in Central Government through direct recruitment where higher duties and responsibilities are not involved and having a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis. He would also get his increments on such presumptive pay. On successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(l)(a)(2). However, Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.

Also check: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors

Illustration
An officer was drawing pay of Rs. 58,600 in Cell 10 of Level 7 before his appointment on 01.04.2018 in the same Level 7 (with DNI 01.07.2018). There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.

Since the first Cell Value of Level 7 (Rs. 44,900) is less than the Last Basic Pay i.e. Rs. 58,600/- in Level 7 drawn by Government Servant, hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay and also get his increments in the same Level of his previous post as shown below:-

On 01.04.2018- Rs. 58,600 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2018- Rs. 60,400 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2019- Rs. 62,200 (Level 7)

On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f. 01.04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(2).

Since no increment would be admissible under FR 22(l)(a)(2), there will be no change in his pay on the date of confirmation i.e. 01.04.2020. Accordingly, his pay in Level 7 on 01 .04.2020 would be Rs. 62,200 (Level 7) with next date of increment on 01.07.2020, as Level remains same.

4. The above mentioned pay protection under FR 22-B(1) will.be available to the Government servant if he holds a lien on his previous permanent post.
5. No stepping up of pay of senior Government servant shall be allowed on the basis of the pay protection granted under FR 22-B(1) to junior Government servants of that particular service/ cadre.
6. This order takes effect from 01 .01 .2016.
7. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.
8. Hindi version will follow.

(Rajeev Bahree)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: DoPT

INGA and CPAO are requested to revisit the rosters made for presence of staff in the office

 INGA and CPAO are requested to revisit the rosters made for presence of staff in the office

It has to be ensured that 50 percent of officers (below the level of Dy. Secretary) and 50 percent of staff attend office on every alternate day.

F. No. A-65061(55)/9/2020-Admin-CGA-Part(1)/ 101
Government of India
Department of Expenditure
Office of Controller General of Accounts ‘
Room No. 203, 2nd Floor, Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan

Block-E, G.P.O. Complex, I.N.A., New Delhi-110023

 Dated: 05.06.2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Reference is invited to the Guidelines issued by MIIA to prevent Covid-19 dated 15.04.2020, guideline issued by office of CGA dated 17.04.2020. guideline issued by Dopt dated 19.03.2020 and also the guidelines vide DoP’T OM No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A. III dated 18.05.2020.

All the verticals of O/o CGA. PFMS (Headquarters and State Directorates), INGA and CPAO are requested to revisit the rosters made for presence of staff in the office. It has to be ensured that 50 percent of officers (below the level of Dy. Secretary) and 50 percent of staff attend office on every alternate day. Leave may be sanctioned to those staff members who may not be in position to attend office during this period

Also check: Maintain 33 percent of employees attendance, roaster & work from home – Central Govt Employees

The roasters prepared and details of leave sanctioned may kindly be forwarded to the undersigned for official records.

(Narinder Pal Singh) .
Assistant Controller General of Accounts (Admn.)

To

1. All Jt. CGAs in O/o CGA /PEMS (Headquarters and State Directorates). Chief
   Controller ( Pension). Director. INGAI., New Delhi.
2. Sr. AO (ITD) for uploading on Office of CGA’s website.
3. Guard file

For information to:
PS to Addl CGA, HR&O

Source: CGA

Further Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2019-20 in respect of AIS officers – DoPT

Further Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2019-20 in respect of AIS officers – DoPT

Latest DoPT Orders 2020

F.No. 11059/01/2014-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 09th June, 2020

To,
The Chief Secretaries of States / UTs

Subject: Further Extension of timelines for recording of PAR for the year 2019-20 in respect of AIS officers - reg.

Sir /Madam,
I am directed to refer to the relevant provisions for recording of PAR under the AIS(PAR)Rules, 2007 as amended, including also the provisions regarding the reporting / reviewing / accepting authorities to record PAR not after one month of their retirement and also to this Department’s letters of even number dated 27.03.2020 and 30.03.2020.

2. In view of the pandemic caused by the spread of COVID 19 and the consequent nation-wide Lockdown extended from time to time, AIS officers are involved in various activities relating to management and control of the pandemic, continuance of essential services and maintenance of law and order etc. Further, most of the government offices, except those involved in essential services and law and order, are working with skeletal staff strength. In the light of exigent situation, the timelines for online generation of PAR, and submission of self-appraisal, recording of comments by reporting/ reviewing / accepting authorities and also retired/retiring government officers were extended vide this Department’s letters of even number dated 27.03.2020 and 30.03.2020.

3 In view of the continuance of the restrictions imposed due to spread of COVID 19, it would still be practically difficult for the AIS officers to either submit their self -appraisal or to record the PAR for the year 2019-2020 as reporting / reviewing / accepting authority within extended timelines. To overcome this, it has now been decided with the approval of competent authority, to further revise the existing cut-off dates prescribed for self-appraisal, reporting, reviewing and acceptance of PAR in respect of AIS officers for the year 2019-20, in relaxation of Rule 4 A (1), Rule 5(1) read with Schedule 2 of the AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007 as amended, so as to give sufficient time to each authority, as indicated below:-

Cut off dates

Activity	Existing	Already Revised	Revised
Self-appraisal for current year	31st May	30th June, 2020	31st August, 2020
Appraisal by Reporting Authority	31st July	31st August, 2020	30th September, 2020
Appraisal by Reviewing Authority	30th September	15th October, 2020	15th November, 2020
Appraisal by Accepting Authority	31st December,	31st December, 2020	31st December, 2020

Also read: AIS Conduct Rules 1968 Proposal to amend Rule 11 by inserting a new-sub Rule 4 – DoPT 2020

4. It has also been decided with the approval of Competent Authority, that irrespective of their date of retirement, the reporting/ reviewing/ accepting authorities, retiring from 29.02.2020 to 31.10.2020 shall be allowed to record PAR for the year 2019-2020 beyond the extant time line of one month after their retirement and as per the revised timeline mentioned in para 3 above, in relaxation of Rule 7A of AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007 as amended.

5. Further, it may cause a burden on healthcare system as well as risk to AIS officers to get medical examination done for submitting mandatory summary of Medical Report along with self-appraisal. Therefore, with the approval of competent authority, it has also been decided to delink the submission of summary of medical report from recording and completion of APAR for the year 2019-2020 in respect of AIS officers. Also, it has been decided to extend the timeline for conduct of Annual Medical Examination and thereafter submitting the summary of Medical Report for the PAR year 2019-2020 for a further period up to 31.12.2020.

6. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, no remarks may be recorded after 31st December,2020 in the PAR of AIS officers for the PAR year 2019-2020, in accordance with the 2nd proviso of the AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007 as amended.

Also check: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors

7. The aforesaid relaxation is as a one-time measure only.

(Khushbo Gowdhary)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source: DoPT

Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Latest DoPT Orders 2020

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A. III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 5th June, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

The undersigned is directed to refer to OM of even number dated 30th March, 2020 whereby, considering the unprecedented situation of lockdown w.e.f. 24th March, 2020, the period of lockdown was decided to be excluded from the time-limits prescribed in various Rules/instructions. While in the initial periods of lockdown, the Government offices were directed to work either with skeletal staff or with 1/3rd of its strength, DoPT’s extant instructions provide for attendance of 100% officers of the level of DS & above and 50% below DS on all working days. Ministry of Home Affairs vide its Order dated 30th May, 2020 has also issued instructions for phase-wise reopening of prohibited activities outside the containment zone. In view of this, it has now been decided that the exclusion of lockdown period w.e.f. 24th March, 2020 shall cease to have further effect with the issue of this O.M. Therefore, after exclusion of lockdown period, action as per time-lines provided under various Rules/ instructions may be completed within the period as explained in paras 2 & 3 of O.M. dated 30th March, 2020 referred above.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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The undersigned is directed to refer to Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 [CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965] and Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 [CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972] and the instructions issued under these Rules wherein certain timelines have been prescribed for various activities/ events/ procedures relating to procedures under the said Rules, For instance, in the said Rules/instructions, time limits have been prescribed for the following:

• Review of order of Suspension before its expiry date [Rule 10(6) of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965]
• Submission of written statement of defence on the charge-sheet by the charged officer ISub Rule 4 in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
• issuance of charge-sheet once a decision is taken by the Disciplinary Authority to initiate Disciplinary proceedings.{DopTs 0. M. No. 425/04/2012-AVDIV(A) dated 29.11.2012],
• completion of Inquiry and submission of report by the Inquiring Authority [Sub rule (24) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
• disciplinary proceedings initiated against a Pensioner shall not be in respect of an event which took place four years before such initiation,{Rule 9 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972]
• Acceptance of notice of VRS under Rule 48Aof CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

(The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive)

2. Consequent upon the outbreak of COVID-19, and considering the unprecedented situation of the Lockdown w.e.f. 24th March 2020, it may not be feasible to adhere to the timelines prescribed in the said Rules and to the instructions issued under the Rules. It has accordingly been decided not to count the period of the Lockdown for the purposes of adherence to the prescribed timelines, including those listed above. For example, if the due date for completing a process/work/event at the start of the Lockdown falls after 20 days, then the due date will get postponed by the number of Lockdown days and the same number (20) of days will be available to complete the work after the Lockdown is lifted.

3. However, after the Lockdown is lifted, if the time left to complete the task is less than 15 days) then the processes may be allowed to be completed within 15 days.

4. In addition, timelines may have been prescribed for receipt of applications for direct recruitment, deputation, etc. Where the last date of receipt of application for direct recruitment, deputation etc. falls within the period of the Lockdown, the last date shall be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown. Similarly, the time limits prescribed in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, for various purposes shall also be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown.

5. These instructions are applicable only in such cases where there is an intervening Lockdown period and it will not be applicable otherwise.

Source: DoPT

Central Government employees attendance in Government offices with staggered timings DoPT order

Latest DoPT Orders 2020

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt. A.III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 5th June, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Attendance regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to OM of even number dated the 17th March, 2020, 18th May, 2020 and 19th May, 2020 whereby advisory for well-being of Government employees and attendance in Government offices with staggered timings were issued by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).

Also check: Daily attendance is being sought by DoPT telaphonically, officers are requested to convey attendance by 11 am

2. Kind attention is also drawn to Ministry of Home Affairs’ Order dated 30.05.2020 whereby ‘Additional Directives for Work Places’ have been prescribed. Further, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) on 4th June, 2020 has issued Standard Operating Procedure on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings (copy enclosed).

3. It is emphasized that strict adherence to the practices of social distancing norms and health & hygiene practices, as enunciated in these guidelines, is of paramount importance and the Government servants as responsible employees should abide by these practices so that the Government offices function in the most efficient manner in the given situation. All the Ministries / Departments/offices as well as the Central Government employees are, therefore, directed to ensure strict compliance of instructions issued by DoPT as well as MHA and MoH&FW.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatra)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

4th June, 2020

Government of IndiaMinistry of Health & Family Welfare

SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices

1. Background
Offices and other workplaces are relatively close settings, with shared spaces like work stations, corridors, elevators & stairs, parking places, cafeteria, meeting rooms and conference halls etc. and COVID-19 infection can spread relatively fast among officials, staffs and visitors.
There is a need to prevent spread of infection and to respond in a timely and effective manner in case suspect case of COVID-19 is detected in these settings, so as to limit the spread of infection.

2. Scope
This document outlines the preventive and response measures to be observed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in office settings. The document is divided into the following sub-sections
(i) Generic preventive measures to be followed at all times
(ii) Measures specific to offices
(iii) Measures to be taken on occurrence of case(s)
(iv) Disinfection procedures to be implemented in case of occurrence of suspect / confirmed case.

Offices in containment zones shall remain closed except for medical & essential sevices. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.

3. Generic preventive measures
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Office management to facilitate the process.
The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (employees and visitors) at all times. These include:

i. Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible.
ii. Use of face covers/masks to be mandatory.
iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue / handkerchief / flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.
v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to the immediate supervisory officer.
vi. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
vii. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App by employees.

4. Specific preventive measures for offices:

i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizes dispenser) and thermal screening provisions.

ii. Only asymptomatic staff/visitors shall be allowed.

iii. Any officer and staff residing in containment zone should inform the same to supervisory officer and not attend the office till containment zone is denotified. Such staff should be permitted to work from home and it will not be counted as leave period.

iv. Drivers shall maintain social distancing and shall follow required dos and don’ts related to COVID-19. It shall be ensured by the service providers/ officers/ staff that drivers residing in containment zones shall not be allowed to drive vehicles.

v. There shall be provision for disinfection of the interior of the vehicle using 1% sodium hypochlorite solution/ spray. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. should be taken up.

vi. Advise all employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public. Office management to facilitate work from home wherever feasible.
vii. All officers and staff / visitors to be allowed entry only if using face cover/masks. The face cover/mask has to be worn at all times inside the office premises.
viii. Routine issue of visitors/ temporary passes should be suspended and visitors with proper permission of the officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly screened.
ix. Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing.
x. Posters/ standees/ AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently.

xi. Staggering of office hours, lunch hours/coffee breaks to be done, as far as feasible.

xii. Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises – duly following social distancing norms be ensured.
xiii. Valet parking, if available, shall be operational with operating staff wearing face covers/ masks and gloves as appropriate. A proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. of vehicles should be taken up.

xiv. Any shops, stalls, cafeteria etc., outside and within the office premises shall follow social distancing norms at all times.

xv. Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises.

xvi. Preferably separate entry and exit for officers, staff and visitors shall be organised.

xvii. Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces must be ensured.

xviii. Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the washrooms.

xix. Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the office shall be ensured.

xx. Seating arrangement to be made in such a way that adequate social distancing is maintained.

xxi. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing norms.

xxii. For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which inter alia emphasises that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30°C, relative humidity should be in the range of 40¬70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate.

xxiii. Large gatherings continue to remain prohibited.

xxiv. Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises shall be maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand washing stations/areas.

xxv. Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs, elevator buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) shall be done in office premises and in common areas

xxvi. Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by visitors and/or employees shall be ensured.

xxvii. In the cafeteria/canteen/dining halls:
a.Adequate crowd and queue management to be ensured to ensure social distancing norms.
b. Staff / waiters to wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures.
c.The seating arrangement to ensure a distance of at least 1 meter between patrons as far as feasible.
d. In the kitchen, the staff to follow social distancing norms.

5. Measures to be taken on occurrence of case(s):
Despite taking the above measures, the occurrence of cases among the employees working in the office cannot be ruled out. The following measures will be taken in such circumstances:

i. When one or few person(s) who share a room/close office space is/are found to be suffering from symptoms suggestive of COVID-19:

• Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated from others at the workplace. Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor.
• Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline.
• A risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further advice shall be made regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection.
• The suspect case if reporting very mild/mild symptoms on assessment by the health authorities would be placed under home isolation.
• Suspect case, if assessed by health authorities as moderate to severe, will be treated as per health protocol in appropriate health facility.
• The rapid response team of the concerned district shall be requisitioned and will undertake the listing of contacts.
• The necessary actions for contact tracing and disinfection of work place will start once the report of the patient is received as positive. The report will be expedited for this purpose.

ii. If there are large numbers of contacts from a pre-symptomatic / asymptomatic case, there could be a possibility of a cluster emerging in workplace setting. Due to the close environment in workplace settings this could even be a large cluster (>15 cases). The essential principles of risk assessment, isolation, and quarantine of contacts, case referral and management will remain the same. However, the scale of arrangements will be higher.

iii. Management of contacts:

• The contacts will be categorised into high and low risk contacts by the District RRTas detailed in the Annexure I.
• The high-risk exposure contacts shall be quarantined for 14 days.
• These persons shall undergo testing as per ICMR protocol.
• The low risk exposure contacts shall continue to work and closely monitor their health for next 14 days.
• The flowchart for management of contact/ cases is placed at Annexure – II.

6. Closure of workplace
i. If there are one or two cases reported, the disinfection procedure will be limited to places/areas visited by the patient in past 48 hrs. There is no need to close the entire office building/halt work in other areas of the office and work can be resumed after disinfection as per laid down protocol.
ii. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the building/block will have to be closed for 48 hours after thorough disinfection. All the staff will work from home, till the building/block is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation.

7. Disinfection Procedures in Offices
Detailed guidelines on the disinfection as already issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare as available on their website shall be followed.

Annexure I

Risk profiling of contacts
Contacts are persons who have been exposed to a confirmed case anytime between 2 days prior to onset of symptoms (in the positive case) and the date of isolation (or maximum 14 days after the symptom onset in the case).

High-risk contact

• Touched body fluids of the patient (respiratory tract secretions, blood, vomit, saliva, urine, faeces; e.g. being coughed on, touching used paper tissues with a bare hand)
• Had direct physical contact with the body of the patient including physical examination without PPE
• Touched or cleaned the linens, clothes, or dishes of the patient.
• Lives in the same household as the patient.
• Anyone in close proximity (within 1 meter) of the confirmed case without precautions.
• Passengers in close proximity (within 1 meter) in a conveyance with a symptomatic person who later tested positive for COVID-19 for more than 6 hours.

Low-risk contact

• Shared the same space (worked in same room/similar) but not having a high-risk exposure to confirmed case of COVID-19.
• Travelled in same environment (bus/train/flight/any mode of transit) but not having a high-risk exposure.

Source: DoPT

Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors

Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors

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Stepping up of salaries of senior Assistants of CSS earning less salary on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors

सं.-18/2/2014-CS-I (S)
भारत सरकार Government of India
कार्मिक,लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय /
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग /
(Department of Personnel & Training)

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi -110003, the 01st June, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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Subject: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors – OM No. 18/2/2007- CS-I dated 20.05.2014 – Writ Petitions filed in the matter -regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 01.07.2019 wherein instructions, for dealing with stepping up of pay cases consequent to directions of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi vide their interim orders in various Writ Petitions filed in the matter, were issued.

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2. In this connection it is reiterated that the pay of the petitioners and similarly placed non-petitioners is to be restored only if they submit the ‘Affidavit of Undertaking’ as directed by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the format attached with this Department’s OM under reference.

3. As regards the manner in which the pay is to be restored, it is clarified that the pay of the petitioners and non-petitioners, who submit the affidavit of undertaking in the prescribed format, may be restored notionally from the date with effect from which the stepping up of pay was granted earlier and regularly from the date of submission of the affidavit of undertaking as directed by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi subject to the outcome of the Writ Petitions or orders of any competent court in related matters.

4. If an officer, whose pay has been restored in accordance with the above instructions, superannuates or retires voluntarily, his/ her case may be dealt as per the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 relating to provisional pension, payment of gratuity etc.
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5. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their ID No. 1(5)E-H1(A)/ 96 dated 27.05.2020 (eFTS 1377323).

(P Bairagi Sahu)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Daily attendance is being sought by DoPT telaphonically, officers are requested to convey attendance by 11 am

Daily attendance is being sought by DoPT telaphonically, officers are requested to convey attendance by 11 am

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Z-11025/0112020-Adm.I
Government of India / Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Labour/ Shram Mantralaya

Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg,

  New Delhi, Dated 4 May, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID 19.

The undersigned is directed to say that MHA vide its Order No. 40-312020-DM-I(A) dated 01.05.2020 has extended the period of lockdown for a further period of two weeks with effect from 04.05.2020 and issued new guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries / Department of Government of India, States / UT Governments and State / UT authorities for containment of COVID-19 in the country. These revised guidelines will come into force with effect from 04.05.2020. In the light of the instructions contained in the said orders, the following instructions are issued w.e.f. 04.05.2020 till 17.05.2020 :-

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• Deputy Secretary and above levels shall attend office with 100% attendance during normal office hours i.e. 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM.
• Latest DoPT order - Maintain 33 percent of employees attendance, roaster & work from home - Central Govt Employees
• The personal staff of Deputy Secretary and above levels officers, viz Sr. PPS, PPS, PS, Steno Grade D. Consultant and MTS shall also attend the office during normal office hours i.e. 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM. The concerned reporting officers may rotate duties of their personal staff as per their requirements in the tight of the guidelines.
• Remaining officers / staff upto thirty three percent (33%) are required to attend office every day from 04.05.2020 till 17.05.2020 during normal office hours i.e.9.00 AM to 5.30 PM.
• The roster issued vide OM of even number dated 16 April 2020 shall apply for the extended lockdown period of 04 - 17 May 2020,i.e. officials listed to attend office during the week of 20-24 April 2020 shall attend office in the week of 4-8 May 2020 and those who listed to attend office during the week of 27 April to 1 May 2020 shall attend office during the week of 11-17 May 2020.
• However. concerned Bureau Heads/ Divisional Heads may change the roster as per work exigencies within the 33% limitation as mentioned at point (III) above. Divisional heads will also monitor the attendance and punctuality of their respective officers / staff. The officers residing in containment zones may be exempted.
• The officials posted in the O/o Hon’ble MoS (IC) (L&E) would seek instructions from PS to Minister.
• All officers / officials must leave their contact numbers (mobile as well as landline) with their controlling officers and they should be available for being called to office at short notice, as per exigency.
• All the officers/officials attending office are to follow Govt. guidelines on COVID-19 particularly with regard to maintaining social distance.
• All Attached /Subordinate / Autonomous offices may issue similar instructions in accordance with the guidelines issued by MHA.

2. Since daily attendance is being sought by DoPT telaphonically, all Divisional Heads/ personal staff of officers are requested to convey attendance in respect of Sections / offices to US/ SO (Admn.I) by 11 am, so that consolidated attendance could be conveyed to DoPT by 12 noon.

(C.S. Rao)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Reporting of officers in the office of the board during the lockdown period - Railway Board Order

Reporting of officers in the office of the board during the lockdown period - Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

Office Order No. 30 of 2020

Sub: Reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lockdown period

Enclosed is a copy of DOP&T’s OM No.11013/9/ 2014-Esttt.A-IIT dated 23.04.2020 regarding attendance of Officers / Staff during the lockdown period.

2. Attention in this connection is invited to para 3 of Office Order No. 25 of 2020 and also para 2 of DOP&T’s enclosed OM for following the extant instructions in letter and spirit. While preparing the roster /asking Officials below Deputy Secretary level for reporting to Office, the guiding principle should be that only upto 33% Officials and depending on the requirement be called for working from Office and all others who are not being called at Office or are residing at Containment Zones should work from home and be available at all times on Mobile phones and other Electronic means of Communications. Officials below Deputy Secretary level should not regularly be called to avoid crowding in the Office, except in case of exigencies of work.

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3. Further, Officials may be called at staggered timings as stated in para 3 of the enclosed DOPT’s OM.

4. Based on above, if required, separate rosters may be prepared by all controlling Head of the Directorates (PEDs & EDs).

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(B. Majumdar)
Joint Secretary/Railway Board

No. 2020/O0&M/9/1
Dated:- 24.04.2020

Source: Indian Railways

No move to reduce the retirement age of central government employees to 50 years

Any attempt to reduce government employees' retirement age, nor such a plan discussed or contemplated at any level of government: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

26-April, 2020

No move to reduce the retirement age of government employees, nor such a proposal discussed or contemplated at any level in the government: Dr Jitendra Singh

Strongly refuting the reports in a section of media that Government has moved a proposal for reducing the age of retirement of government employees to 50 years, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh categorically stated here today that there is no such move to reduce the retirement age nor has been such a proposal discussed or contemplated at any level in the government.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, there are certain motivated elements which have been over the last few days, time and again planting such disinformation in a section of media and attributing it to the government sources or DoP&T. He said, each time a prompt rebuttal is sought to be made in order to clear the confusion in the minds of stakeholders. He said, it was unfortunate that at a time when the country is going through Corona crises and the entire world is praising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his proactive handling of the pandemic, there are certain elements and vested interests which try to underplay all the good work done by the Government by planting such media stories.

On the contrary, right from the beginning of the emergence of the Corona challenge, Government and the DoP&T have, from time to time taken prompt decisions to safeguard the interests of the employees. For example, he said, even before the lockdown was officially announced, DOPT had issued an advisory for the offices to work with "absolutely necessary or minimum staff". Even though the essential services were exempted from this guideline, DOPT had issued directions to exempt the "Divyang employees even from the essential services".

Considering the constraints of the lockdown, he recalled that DOPT had postponed the last date for filling of the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) by the government officials.
At the same time, he referred to the UPSC’s decision to reschedule the dates of IAS / Civil Services interview / personality test and also announced that the Civil Services Preliminary Test will be done after May 3rd. Similarly, on the same line, SSC has also postponed its process of recruitment.
As for the Department of Personnel in the Ministry of Personnel, Dr Jitendra Singh said that last week there was fake news that the government had decided to impose a 30% reduction in the pension and discontinue pensions for those who are above the age of 80. However, contrary to this, the truth is that on the 31st of March there was not a single pensioner whose pension did not deposit in his account. Not only this, services of the Postal Department were sought to deliver the pension amount at the residence of the pensioners, whenever required.

As for the Department of Personnel, in the last four weeks, the Ministry of Personnel has had Video Conference consultations for Pensioners and Senior Citizens across 20 cities where pulmonary advice was given by experts like Dr Randeep Guleria, Director (AIIMS). Similarly, Yoga Sessions on Webinar are also being organised.

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