NC JCM writes to Finance Ministry to grant 30 percent HRA for Medak (Yeddumailaram) Employees

Grant of HRA/CCA at Hyderabad Rates to the Defence Civilian Employees working at Ordnance Factory Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town), Medak

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New DelhI — 110001
E Mail : ncjcm.np@gmail.com

Shiv Gopal Mishra
Secretary

No.JCM/2015/HRA

Date: June 30, 2015

The Joint Secretary(Pers.)
Department of Expenditure,
North Block,
New Delhi-110 001

Dear Madam,

Sub: Grant of HRA/CCA at Hyderabad Rates to the Defence Civilian Employees working at Ordnance Factory Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town), Medak

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide ID No. 2(2)12007/E-li (B) dated 19.02.2007 have informed MoD that the MoD should checkup the matter with the State Government/Local Authorities to confirm whether Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town), Medak are two different cities or both are one and the same. It was further clarified that if it happen to be the same city then HRA / CCA is already admissible at Hyderabad rates being part of Hyderabad (UA). Accordingly, Ministry of Defence after consulting the State Government Authorities have issued instructions vide ID No. 6(6)/2005 D (Civ.) dated 16.05.2007 clarifying Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town). Medak are one and the same city and accordingly they are eligible for HRA / CCA as applicable to Hyderabad (UA).

Ministry of Finance vide its ID No. 2(2)/2007-E-li(B) dated 01.12.2014 have advised Ministry of Defence that payment of HRA at Hyderabad rates to the employees of Ordnance Factory Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town), Medak may be stopped with immediate effect. Accordingly, Ministry of Defence have issued instructions to Ordnance Factory Board to immediately reduce the rate of HRA to the above employees from existing 30% to 10%.

In this regard it is stated that Eddumailaram (Census Town) was declared / treated as Urban (i.e. Census Town) at 2001 Census vide Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Director of Census Operation Letter No. 4646/Census CeIl/2001 dated 12.08.2002 (copy enclosed for ready reference) Moreover, as per the publication of Government of Andhra Pradesh regarding concept of Urban Agglomeration defined in Chapter 1 of introduction, concepts and definitions, jurisdictional changes, Rural – Urban Frame Andhra Pradesh in Para 1.3.7 it is clearly mentioned that the Medak District falls within the Urban Agglomeration of Hyderabad (UA).

In view of the above Department of Expenditure is requested to re-examine the whole issue in terms of the supporting documents stated in the Preceding Para and arrange to issue instructions to continue 30% HRA for the Defence Civilian Employees of Ordnance Factory Yeddumailaram (Medak) and Eddumailaram (Census Town), Medak, This issue may please be considered seriously and urgently since the Defence Production Unit is facing serious industrial unrest owing to stoppage of HRA at par with Hyderabad (UA) rates.

An early decision is solicited.

Yours faithfully,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary(Staff Side)

Source : NCJCM Staff Side

Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC: Orders issued on 6.7.2015

Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC: Orders issued on 6.7.2015

PC of A (Fys) clarified that “areas falling within Urban Agglomeration of a city but within different districts may be termed as same station for the purposes of LTC Rules”.

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10-AI S.K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA – 700 001.

No.T/1/72/Circular-28

Date: 06.07.2015

To
1. The Secretary, OFB, 10-A, S.K. Bose Rd., Kol – 700 001
2. All Sr. General Managers / All General Managers Ordnance / Equipments Factories
3. All Group Controllers & Br. SAO/AOs.

Sub: Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC

Attention is invited to HQr office CGDA, New Delhi letter No. AN/XIV/14162/TA/DA/LTC/Vol-II dated 04/03/2014 in regard to above mentioned subject wherein it is clarified that “areas falling within Urban Agglomeration of a city but within different districts may be termed as same station for the purposes of LTC Rules”.

It is, therefore, once again impressed upon all concerned to comply the aforesaid guidelines while availing home town conversion in LTC.

Kindly ensure maximum/wide publicity of the above points within your jurisdiction for effecting compliances.
This has approval of J. C. A. (Fys.).

sd/-
(VIDHU AGGARWAL)
Asstt. Cont. of Accounts (Fys.)

Authority : www.pcafys.gov.in (Click to view the order)

Demand to calculate House Rent Allowance based on Census 2011 should gain prominence..!

Demand to calculate House Rent Allowance based on Census 2011 should gain prominence..!

Demand to increase House Rent Allowance Must Get Stronger!

House Rent Allowance to Central Government employees is now calculated on the basis of the population census of 2001. The cities and towns are classified as X, Y, and Z, based on their population. Employees in these towns are eligible for 30%, 20% and 10% House Rent Allowances respectively.

Population census is conducted once every ten years. The most recent census was held in 2011. Official information and findings of the Census was sent by the registrar General & Census Commissioner to the Finance Ministry a long time ago.

It is well known that the Confederation Secretary General had recently sent a letter to the Finance Ministry reiterating that the House rent Allowance must be recalculated on the basis of the new Census-2011 report.

Based on the 2001 Census, Central Government employees residing in towns with population of more than 50 lakhs are given a House Rent Allowance of 30% of their basic pay. Employees living in towns with population of more than 5 lakhs are given House Rent Allowance of 20%. Those living in all the other towns are given a HRA of 10%.

Similarly, Transportation Allowance too is given in two categories A-1, A, and Other places. 13 towns are currently classified as A-1 and A categories.

The general feeling is that the demand for the revision of HRA based on the Population Census 2011 should come from all sides.

Take the cities of Ahmadabad and Pune, for example. Populations in these towns have crossed the 50 lakh mark (Ahmadabad’s population is 63,52,254; and Pune’s population is 50,49,968). Similarly, according to Census 2011, the population of many smaller towns have crossed the 5 lakh mark. There is no doubt that a revision of House Rent Allowance based on the 2011 Population Census will benefit hundreds of thousands of employees.

Click here for the details of the population and town classifications, based on the Population Census that is now in force.

Urban Agglomerations & Towns...

Here is the difference in the Population Census of 2001 and 2011 for some of the major cities:

CITY	POPULATION  2001 CENSUS	POPULATION  2011 CENSUS
DELHI (UA)	1,28,77,470	1,63,14,838
GREATER MUMBAI (UA)	1,64,34,386	1,84,14,288
KOLKATA (UA)	1,32,05,697	1,41,12,536
CHENNAI (UA)	65,60,242	86,96,010
BENGALURU (UA)	57,01,446	84,99,399
HYDERABAD (UA)	57,42,036	68,09,970

Source: http://90paisa.blogspot.in
[http://90paisa.blogspot.in/2014/05/demand-to-calculate-house-rent.html]

Grant of HRA at enhanced rates to the Central Government employees as per 2011 census - Confederation

Grant of HRA at enhanced rates to the Central Government employees as per 2011 census - Confederation

 

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS

1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi -110001

Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com

Email: confederationhq@gmaiI.com

 

Ref: Confd/GENL/2014

Dated - 28/04/2014

To

The Secretary

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi

 

Sir,

Sub: Grant of HRA at enhanced rates to the Central Government employees as per 2011 census.

 

It is reported that Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India has sent the final CD to Ministry of Finance containing the Final report of Urban Agglomeration (UAs) PCA of 2011, long back, But no decision is taken by the Finance Ministry till date for reclassification of cities/towns on the basis of 2011 census for the purpose of grant of HRA/Travelling Allowance.

 

It is requested to kindly take necessary action for getting the benefit of enhanced rate of HRA/Travelling Allowance to the Central Government Employees on the basis of the latest report of Census 2011.

 

A line in reply from your end will be highIy appreciated.

 

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(M.Krishnan)

Secretary General

 

Copyto: Com. J.R.Pateria, General Secretary, Coordinating Committee of Central Government Employees 

Association, Ghandhinagar C/o Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat, Sector — 10-A, Gandhi 

Nagar-382010 (Gujarat)