CONDITIONS FOR PROMOTION OF OFFICIALS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2181
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2020)

CONDITIONS FOR PROMOTION OF OFFICIALS

SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR:
SHRI RAVI PRAKASH VERMA:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) whether different sets of service conditions and conditions for promotion to next grade are applicable / allowed under rules to officials of Central Government appointed through same advertisement and same examination for the same post;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the relevant rules and orders in this regard; and
(c) if not, the details of the relevant rules / orders in this regard?

Whether MACP scheme entitles financial upgradation of pay to the next grade pay or to the grade pay of the next promotional post as envisaged under the ACP scheme

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c): Candidates recruited through a common advertisement and common examination may be allotted different cadres / services under the Central Government on the basis of their choice, merit and eligibility conditions prescribed in the respective Service Rules / Recruitment Rules. After allocation of cadre / service to such selected candidates, their service conditions and eligibility for promotion to the next and subsequent grades in the hierarchy are regulated as per the provisions of relevant Recruitment Rules / Service Rules of the respective Cadres / Services of the Central Government.

Source: Rajya Sabha Q&A

Central Government Employees Fixation of pay from pre revised grade pay

Fixation of pay from pre revised grade pay

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 230
ANSWERED ON 19.11.2019

Central Government Employees Fixation of pay from pre revised grade pay

230 Shri Neeraj Shekhar
Shri Ravi Prakash Verma

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state :-

(a) whether Government has issued general orders for fixation of pay for officials who were promoted from pre-revised grade pay of Rs. 4,200/- to Rs. 4,600/- between 01/01/2006 to 29/08/2008 to minimum at Rs. 18,460/- as per the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Union of India and others versus Rajkumar Anand dated 14/03/2019 to avoid unnecessary litigation and expenses incurred thereon;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the date and number of the said orders;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) by when said orders would be issued?

Also check: Fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR)

(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) Hon’ble Supreme Court’s Order dated 14.03.2019 in Civil Appeal No. 3052/2019 - Union of India & Others Vs Raj Kumar Anand & Others, is specific to pay fixation matter of Shri Raj Kumar Anand & Others and is in consonance with Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. Therefore, no general order/Office Memorandum is required to be issued by this Department.
(d) Does not arise.

Improvement in Railways’ Catering Services

Improvement in Railways’ Catering Services

Improvement of catering services is an on-going process. Steps taken/being taken to further improve the catering services include (i)Third Party Audit of catering services to be conducted at periodic intervals by independent and reputed auditing agencies accredited by NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) as empanelled by the zonal railways. The parameters for audit include all aspects of catering services like personal hygiene, infrastructure facilities, cleaning and sanitation, food safety, storage facilities, implementation of regulatory, statutory and safety regulations, quality of presentation etc. (ii) Introduction of E-Catering so that passengers can book the food of their choice through internet. (iii) Introduction of Pre-cooked Food (ready to eat) meals of reputed brands to improve the quality, hygiene and to provide variety of options of meals to the passengers. (iv) A centralized Catering Service Monitoring Cell (CSMC) has been set up having a toll free number 1800-111-321 for prompt redressal of the passenger grievances related to the catering activities for real time assistance to travelling public. (iv) Imposition of stringent punitive action including heavy penalties in case of deficiencies in services.

About 17,440 complaints have been reported regarding catering services in Railways during the last three years and current year (i.e. 01.01.2012 to 31.03.2015). Penal action has been taken on the defaulter licensees including termination of contracts in 9 cases and imposition of fines in 5903 cases.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

Requirement of Escalators for Multi-Platform Railway Stations

Requirement of Escalators for Multi-Platform Railway Stations

In order to facilitate easy movement of elderly and differently abled passengers, as per the existing guidelines, escalators are being provided at ‘A1’, ‘A’, ‘C’ category stations and stations of tourist importance based on techno commercial feasibility and availability of funds. So far, 244 no. of escalators at 96 stations have been provided. In addition, 400 no. of escalators at 171 stations have been sanctioned.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

7th Pay Commission: Rajya Sabha questions regarding Expected date of report & implementation and representative of security forces

Seventh Pay Commission: Questions asked in Rajya Sabha regarding Expected date of report & implementation and representative of security forces

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  FINANCE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO  1380

ANSWERED ON  10.03.2015

Seventh Pay Commission

1380 Shri Narendra Kumar Kashyap
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) Whether Government has announced the Seventh Pay Commission for the Central Government employees;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) by when the Commission is likely to submit its report and the date from which it will be implemented;

(d) whether the representatives of the security forces have also been included in this Commission; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

 
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

(a) & (b) : The Government of India has appointed the Seventh Central Pay Commission comprising of the following vide Resolution dated 28th February, 2014:

(i) Shri Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur - Chairman
(ii) Shri Vivek Rae - Member (Full time)
(iii) Dr. Rathin Roy - Member (Part time)
(iv) Smt. Meena Agarwal, - Secretary

(c): In terms of the aforesaid Resolution dated 28.2.2014, the Commission is required to make its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution.

(d) & (e). No Sir.

भारत सरकार

वित्त मंत्रालय

व्य्य विभाग

राज्य सभा

अतारांकित प्रश्न  संख्या: – 1380 

 मंगलवार, 10 मार्च, 2015/19 फाल्गुन, 1936 (शक)

सातवां वेतन आयोग 

1380. श्री नरेन्द्र  कुमार कश्य प: 
क्याा वित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:
(क) क्या सरकार ने केन्द्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों के लिए सातवें वेतन आयोग की घोषणा की है; 
(ख) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है; 
(ग) आयोग द्वारा कब तक अपनी रिपोर्ट सौंपने की संभावना है और इसके किस तिथि से लागू होने की संभावना है; 
(घ) क्या इस आयोग में सुरक्षा बलों के प्रतिनिधियों को भी शामिल किया गया है; और 
(ङ) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या  है?

उत्तर

वित्त मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री जयंत सिन्हा)

(क) और (ख): भारत सरकार ने 28 फरवरी, 2014 के संकल्प के तहत सातवें केन्द्रीय वेतन आयोग का गठन कर दिया है जिसमें निम्नलिखित शामिल हैं:

(i)   न्यायमूर्ति श्री अशोक कुमार माथुर - अध्यक्ष
(ii) श्री विवेक राय - सदस्य (पूर्णकालिक)
(iii) डॉ. रथिन रॉय - सदस्य (अंशकालिक)
(iv) श्रीमती मीना अग्रवाल - सचिव

(ग): 28 फरवरी, 2014 के उपर्युक्त संकल्प के अनुसार, आयोग को अपने गठन की तारीख से 18 माह के अन्दर अपनी सिफारिशें देनी हैं। 
(घ) और (ङ): जी, नहीं। 

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Private Sector Participation and Investment in Railways

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 47 BY SHRI K.C. TYAGI ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 27.02.2015 REGARDING PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION AND INVESTMENT IN RAILWAYS.  

(a) & (b):  Yes, Sir. Ministry of Railways has identified areas for private participation and investments which will develop, strengthen and expand railway network and operation. These include building/strengthening of rail connectivities, private container train operations, building private freight terminals, wagon investment/leasing schemes and redevelopment of stations.

A policy for participative models for rail connectivity and capacity augmentation was issued in December, 2012. Total investment of Rs. 10,000 crores has been committed in 19 rail projects.


Private operation of container trains was permitted in 2006 and since then private operators have procured 128 rakes and developed 14 new terminals with an investment of about Rs. 5,000 crore.

Private freight terminal policy was launched in 2010 and 20 terminals have been notified for commercial working generating an investment of approximately Rs. 384 crores.

 Procurement of 21 rakes under Liberalized Wagon Investment Scheme with investment of Rs. 488 crores and 6 rakes under Automobile Freight Train Operator scheme (AFTO) with investment of Rs. 80 crores have been made. Approval for procurement of 3 rakes under Special Freight Train Operator Scheme (SFTO) with investment of Rs. 36 crores have been granted. Leasing of 12 rakes by leasing companies to container train operators has resulted in an investment of Rs. 24 crores.

Five stations i.e. Habibganj, Chandigarh, Bijwasan, Shivajinagar and Anand Vihar have been entrusted to Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC) for redevelopment. Draft master plan and feasibility reports have been prepared for the same.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAJYA  SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 47

ANSWERED ON 27.02.2015

PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION AND INVESTMENT IN RAILWAYS

*47.     SHRI K.C. TYAGI:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Railways have identified areas for private sector participation and investment in development activities to strengthen and expand railway operations and network, if so, the details thereof; and

(b)  the projection of funds flowing from private sector participation in development activities of Railways?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI SURESH PRABHAKAR PRABHU)

(a) & (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

(As above)

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Source: RajyaSabha.nic.in