Booking of Air-ticket by franchisee of authorized travel agent - Admissiblity of TA/LTC Claim: Clarification by Deptt of Expenditure

Booking of Air-ticket by franchisee of authorized travel agent - Admissiblity of TA/LTC Claim: Clarification by Deptt of Expenditure

 Department of Expenditure
E.IV Branch

Ref:- MoD (Fin.) I.D.Note No.767/C/13 dated 03/05/2013

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) may refer to their I.D.Note above seeking clarification on the admissibility of TA claim where air tickets have been purchased from a franchisee of M/s Balmer Lawrie and Company Limited (BLCL), which is an authorized travel agent of the Government of India.

2. M/s Balmer and Lawrie has clarified that the franchisee agency is authorized to issue air tickets only in the name of BLCL and are not authorized to levy any service/agency charges etc. for providing franchisee services on behalf of BLCL. Ministry of Defence may, therefore, regulate TA claims where air tickets have been issued by an agency, appointed as its franchisee by BLCL for the purpose of issuing of air tickets on Government account on BLCL's behalf, provided it is ensured that the IATA number quoted on the air ticket is that of BLCL (and not that allotted  to the franchisee agency of BLCL or any other) and that the amount reimbursed does not include service/agency charges etc. if any levied by the franchisee agency of BLCL for providing their services.

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(Subhash Chand)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

FA/(DS), M/o Defence, South Block, New Delhi
D/o Exp.(MoF) I.D.Note No.84522/2013 dated 21/10/2013(F.No.19024/1/2012- E.IV)

CDGA Forwarding letter:

Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts,
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AT/IV/4462/LTC Claim

Date: 12/11/2013

To
All PCs A/CsDA

Sub: Booking of Air ticket through agents other than the ones authorized by the Government.

A copy of Dept of Expenditure, E.IV Branch I. D. Note no. 84522/2013 dated 21/10/2013 (F.No. 19024/1/2012-E.IV) regarding clarification on the admissibility of TA claim where air tickets have been purchased from a franchisee of M/s Balmer Lawrie and Company Limited (BLCL) which is an authorized travel agent of the Govt. of India is forwarded herewith for information and guidance please.

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It. CGDA (AT-III)

Source: www.cgda.nic.in
[http://cgda.nic.in/adm/book_air_tkt_13112013.pdf]
Via: http://karnmk.blogspot.in/2013/11/booking-of-air-ticket-by-franchisee-of.html

Revision of age limit - Induction of Trackmen into other departments - Regarding

Revision of age limit - Induction of Trackmen into other departments - Regarding

RBE No. 121/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)I-99/CFP/23(Vol.II)

New Delhi dated 14.11.2013

Sub: Induction of Trackmen into other departments - Revision of age limit - Regarding.

Reference this Ministry's letter of even number dated 02.08.2012 reducing lower age limit for induction of Trackmen in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.1800 to Workshops, Traffic and Commercial departments agains 10% quota with 50% seniority and against 40% quota on bottom seniority from 45 years to 40 years.  It was also decided that the matter will be reviewed after 06 months.

2.  In the light of the developments, the matter has again been considered by the Board.  It has been decided that the lower age limit, as contained in Para 179 (XV) of IREM Vol.I (Revised Edition-1989) First Re-print Edition-2009, for induction of Trackmen in PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 GP Rs.1800 for transfer to Workshops, Traffic and Commercial departments against 10% quota with 50% seniority may be reduced from 40 years to 38 years.  Other terms and conditions of transfer of Trackmen to the above departments against both the quotas remain unaltered.


3.  The Railways should fill up the vacant posts of Trackemen annually and regularly as per the time schedule contained in Board's letter No. E(NG)II-2007/RR-1/58 dated 08.12.2011 and actual release may be regulated by zonal Railways as per vacancy position.

Please acknowledge receipt
(MK Meena)
Deputy Director Estt. (N)
Railway Board

Source: http://www.airfindia.com/
http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202013/Trackman%20Seniority_RBE%20121_2013_14.11.2013.pdf

Out-of-Turn Promotions to Sports persons/coaches for excellence in field for sports - Clarification by Railway Board

Out-of-Turn Promotions to Sports persons/coaches for excellence in field for sports - Clarification by Railway Board

RBE No. 114/2013

Clarification/Corrigendum No. 39

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2013/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarification

New Delhi, 31st October 2013

Sub: Out-of-Turn Promotions to Sportspersons/coaches for excellence in field for sports - clarification regarding.

Ref:- Railways Board's letter No. 2012/E(Sports)/4(1)/3/OTP/DOPT dated 23.05.2013 (RBE No. 50/2013)

As per Para 2 of Board's letter dated 23.05.2013 referred to above on the subject matter, the instructions contained in this letter shall be effective from the date of issue.  In this connection it is clarified that the sports event concluded on or after 23.05.2013 and which makes eligible to a sportsperson/coach for out-of-turn promotion as per the provisions of Board's letter referred to above, shall only be considered as per this policy letter.  The other cases of out-of-turn promotion on sports account shall be dealt with as per the policy in vogue at the time of sports achievement.

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(RAKESH RAWAT)
Dy. Director, Estt.(Sports)

Source:  NFIR
Via : http://karnmk.blogspot.in/2013/11/out-of-turn-promotions-to.html

7CPC News:Demands for the 7th Central Pay Commission

7CPC News: Demands for the 7th Central Pay Commission

 1) Providing proper minimum wage of Rs 25000/- for CG Employees including that of GDS employees and pay scales.

 2) Increment rate should be 10% of basic pay. The present grade pay system should be removed, the time scale gap between one posts to another should be at-least Rs 1000/ not Rs 100/ at present and it should be uniform rate from starting to end. The Group B gazetted post should start from Rs 5400/- GP.   Grant of Grade Pay Rs.4800 to  Supervisors cadre. Removal of Grade Pay Rs.2000.  There should be uniform pay scales for similar posts.

3) Proper promotion policy that is in a career and   in same grade pay providing additional increment for those who got MACP promotion. Provide five promotion to all. Promotional benefit should be at-least Rs 2000/- per month.

 4. Providing proper DA for CG employees & rectification of DA formula and DA merger etc.

5) There are three demands of working women

a)Flexi working  working hours due to traffic problems.
b) CCL not granted as loop holes are their in the order.
c)Posting  on promotion at same place.

6) ) Proper entitlement of wards in hospitals under CGHS and proper health care system.

 7)  Increasing tour TA/ DA  rates for field staff.

8 Transport Allowance for all field staff without any conditions.

9) Increase in OTA rates on par with Railways.

10) Night Duty Allowance on par with Railways.

11) Increase in rate of all Allowances including HRA it should be doubled.

12) Stitching charges for uniforms should be doubled.

13) VRS scheme on par with Railways.

14) Compensate appointment on par with Railways remove ceiling.

15) Ensure 8.33% of the Gross salary as Bonus, Removal of ceiling on Bonus, etc
16) Exemption of Transport Allowance from the purview of Income Tax - enhancement of exemption limit from Rs.800 to Rs.3200 plus DA thereon.

17) Providing good quality uniforms.

18) To exempt Children education Allowance from Income Tax.

19) To fill up all vacancies in all Central Government Establishments and remove ban on recruitment.

20) Provide additional increment w.e.f. 01.01.2006 to staff working in old pay scale Rs.7450-11500.

21) The daily wages of the casual labour are to be fixed as 1/30th of the monthly salary of a regular employee working in the same kind of job.

22) To remove the anomalies in the pay of Direct Recruitees and the promotees in the all cadre and stepping up of pay.

23) Merger of Jr. Clerk (LDC) and Sr. Clerk (UDC) and allotment of Grade Pay Rs.2800 as entry level in Clerical Cadre.

24) Parity in pay scales of the Ministerial and Stenographers   between Field and Secretariat offices.

25) Pay parity of Drivers on par with Central Secretariat Drivers.
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26 To abolish the license fee for the Departmental Quarters allotted to the employees since the HRA is recovering fully.

27 For improvement in the House Building Advances – To reduce the rate of interest, One more chance to avail HBA who already taken earlier to improve the existing accommodation, allowing to avail HBA for extension, renovation of exiting own accommodations, HBA for purchasing resale flats/houses.

28 To revise various Allowances such as Winter Allowances, Hill Compensatory Allowances, Tribal Allowances, etc. and to ensure the rate on par with the concerned state Governments.

29 To revise the Gratuity equal to last drawn one month salary and to extend the gratuity to the employees joined after 01.1.2004.

30  Restore two increments or more on acquiring additional qualifications.

31  To enhance – double the CEGIS coverage limit.

32  To enhance all Allowances such as DA, HRA, Special Allowances by 25% from the date of attaining DA 50%.
                                                                                            
33  To modify the OM issued by Dept of Expenditure to fix the Pay on promotion to a post carrying higher duties and responsibilities carrying the same grade pay by deleting the reference previous OM by the Department issued in the year 2000, i.e. prior to the implementation of 6th CPC.

34  To stepping up the Pay Scale of Seniors on par with the juniors who are elevated on account of ACPs.

35  Rectification of all anomalies.

36  Holidays grant of 12 Casual Leave and Local CWCC should be given more powers.

37  Pension issues & Scrapping of New Pension Scheme.

38  Provide ample facilities to Sports persons working in the Central Government.

Source:  http://karnatakacoc.blogspot.in/
http://karnatakacoc.blogspot.in/2013/11/charter-of-demands-for-7th-central-pay_15.html

Competency Dictionary for Civil Services: Inviting Inputs/Comments by DoPT

Competency Dictionary for Civil Services: Inviting Inputs/Comments by DoPT

 No. 12039/04/2011-PIIA
Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training
(Training Division)

Old JNU CamPus, New Delhi- L10067
Dated November 12,2013

Subject: Inviting Inputs/ Comments on Competency Dictionary for Civil Services.

National Training policy (NTP)- 2012 stipulates that each Government Department/Ministry should classify all posts with a clear job description and competencies required in order to move from the current system of rule-based Personnel Administration to Competency-based system of Strategic Human Resource Management' The objective of moving towards a competency-based approach is to ensure that each job is performed by the person who has the required competencies for that job.

2. DoPT in collaboration with UNDP has prepared a Competency Dictionary for Civil Services to assist Departments/ Ministries/ Training Institutions in identification of competencies for various posts. This competency Dictionary has been developed in consultation with various stakeholders including Senior Civil Servants from Central and States Government Departments, cadre controlling Authorities, PM Award winners and Training Institutions'

3. The competency Dictionary is not specific to any Department/ Ministry, Function or Post' However, this could be useful for Departments/ Ministries/ Training Institutions while identifying competencies for various posts and levels within their organizations' An Implementation tool-kit has also been prepared to provide step-by-step guidance on how Departments/ organizations can identify competencies for each post.

4. Once the competencies for various posts are defined, an assessment of job-holder's competencies vis-)-vis current or future roles could be carried out. This assessment is valuable in preparing the personal Development plan (pDp) for each officer to ensure that training is closely aligned to the specific needs. Training Institutions can play a vital role in this entire process from identifying the competencies to designing of Personal Development Plans'.

5. Inputs/ comments are invited from all Government Departments/ Ministries, Training Institutions, Civil Servants, HR Experts and Public in-general on Competency Dictionary for Civil services and lmplementation Tool-Kit. The Inputs/ comments may be sent latest by December 15' 2013 to the undersigned (Email: sinha.vijay@nic.in/ Postal Address: Room No' 315' Training Division, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Block 04, Old JNU Campus' New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110067).

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(V.K. Sinha)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Contents of Competency Dictionary for the Civil Services

Competency Dictionary for the Civil Services

GoI-UNDP Project: ‘Strengthening Human Resource Management of Civil Service’

Competency Framework for the Civil Services

Index
Competency Framework for the Civil Services

The Pillars of Good Governance and Citizen Centric Administration

1. Competency Definitions: Ethos

2. Competency Definitions: Ethics

3. Competency Definitions: Equity

4. Competency Definitions: Efficiency
1. Ethos
1.1 People First
1.2 Strategic Thinking
1.3 Organisational Awareness
1.4 Commitment to the Organization
1.5 Leading Others

2. Ethics
2.1 Integrity
2.2 Self-Confidence
2.3 Attention to detail
2.4 Taking Accountability

3. Equity
3.1 Consultation and Consensus Building
3.2 Decision Making
3.3 Empathy
3.4 Delegation

4. Efficiency
4.1 Result Orientation
4.2 Conceptual thinking
4.3 Initiative and Drive
4.4 Seeking information
4.5 Planning and coordination
4.6 Desire for knowledge
4.7 Innovative thinking
4.8 Problem Solving

Click here to download Competency Dictionary for the Civil Services

Clarification regarding rule position for payment of gratuity to the employees covered under New Pension Scheme

Clarification regarding rule position for payment of gratuity to the employees covered under New Pension Scheme
Gratuity To The Employees Covered Under New Pension Scheme

No.7/2/2013-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension &Pensioners Welfare
(Desk-F)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
NewDelhi- 10003
Dated the 15th October,2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Clarification regarding rule position for payment of gratuity to the employees covered under New Pension Scheme

The undersigned is directed to refer to Ministry of Defence OM.No12(15)/2013-D(Civ.II) dated 12.7.2013 & 26.9.2013 on the subject noted above and to say that the provision of CCS(Pension) rules are not applicable to government servants appointed on or after 1.1.2004. This department is in the process of framing rules on New Pension scheme. The NPS Rules would include the provisions regarding grant of gratuity to the NPS employees. In the meanwhile, pending finalization of NPS Rules, the matter regarding payment of gratuity to NPS beneficiaries has been referred to M/o Finance Response of M/o Finance is awaited.

(Tripti.P.Ghosh)
Director(PP)

Source: http://sapost.blogspot.in/2013/11/clarification-regarding-rule-position.html

Dopt Orders - Preparation of Select List for the year 2012 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS -Vigilance status and statement of minor / major penalties imposed etc.

Dopt Orders - Preparation of Select List for the year 2012 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS -Vigilance status and statement of minor / major penalties imposed etc.

 No.5/6/2013-CS.I(U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003
Dated the 12th November, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preparation of Select List for the year 2012 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS — Vigilance status and statement of minor / major penalties imposed etc.

The undersigned is directed to refer lo DoPT's O.M of even number dated 18.10.2013 and subsequent reminder dated 01.11.2013 on the subject mentioned above (available in the web site of this Department at persmin.nic.in -> DoPT -> central secretariat ->CSS -> promotion -> regular -> SO to US) and to say that fresh vigilance status of officers whose names figure in Annexure have not yet been received Out of 406 officers in the zone of consideration, fresh vigilance status has been received only in respect of 158 officers. For want of vigilance status forwarding of proposal to UPSC is getting delayed.

2. Ministries/ Departments concerned are, therefore, once again requested to furnish vigilance status of the officers indicated in Annexure to this OM afresh so that the proposal for preparation cl USSL 2012 may be sent to UPSC at the earliest. The information should reach this Department by 22.11.2013. Vigilance status in respect of retired officers and who are in the zone of promotion is also required to be furnished.

3. All Officers concerned, in their own interest are also requested to pursue with the Administration Division concerned to ensure that the said documents/information in their respect are furnished to this Department urgently.

4. Vigilance status of the officers is also required to be updated in the vigilance module of Web Based Cadre Management System hosted at http://10.21.145.125

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(V.Srinivasaragavan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/USSL12_rem_12_11_13.pdf]

Confederation News - Ensure mass scale participation in the 2013 December 12th Parliament March

Confederation News - Ensure mass scale participation in the 2013 December 12th Parliament March

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001
Website: WWW. Confederationhq.blogspot.com
Email: Confederationhq@yahoo.co.in

Ref: CIRCULAR NO. 9

Dated – 13.11.2013

To

All CHQ Officers
All General Secretaries C-O-Cs
All Chief Executives of Affiliated Unions

ENSURE MASS SCALE PARTICIPATION IN THE 2013 DECEMBER 12TH PARLIAMENT MARCH

Dear Comrades,

Intensive campaign and preparations are in full swing all over the country for making the 2013 December 12th Parliament March organized by all the Central Trade Unions an unforgettable event in the Trade Union history of our country. The rally is organized as a continuation of the united struggle of the working class of India against the neo-liberal policies of the Central Government.

Confederation of Central Government Employees and workers, being a class-oriented militant organisation of the Central Government Employees, has always been in the fore-front of all the struggles conducted against the neo-liberal globalization policies and had participated in all the strike actions including the 2013 February 20, 21st 48 hours strike. The 12th December 2013 mobilisation at Delhi must have to reflect the spirit and tempo of preparation for a bigger struggle in the days to come.

The National Secretariat of the Confederation calls upon the entirety of the Central Government employees to ensure massive participation in the 12th December 2013 Parliament March.

The C-O-Cs and affiliated organisations of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhad and Bihar are requested to make all out efforts to mobilize maximum Central Government employees in the Parliament March.

GDS PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 11.12.2013

All India Postal Employees Union – GDS (NFPE) and affiliate of Confederation will be organizing a massive Parliament March of Gramin Dak Sevaks on 11th December 2013 demanding inclusion of GDS under the purview of 7th CPC, Regularisation, Civil Servant Status, and other benefits at par with Departmental employees. All affiliates of the Confederation are also requested to ensure maximum support and cooperation for making the GDS Parliament March a grand success.

ALL INDIA TRADE UNION EDUCATION CAMP, MUMBAI & ALL INDIA WOMEN’S CONVENTION, NEW DELHI

All arrangements have been made by the Reception Committees of Mumbai and Delhi (COCs) for the successful conducting of the Trade Union Camp and Women’s Convention. Full details are available in the Confederation Website (www.confederationhq.blogspot.com) Com. Tapan Sen, MP, will inaugurate the Mumbai camp and Prof. Utsa Patnaik will inaugurate the New Delhi Women’s Convention.

NATIONAL SECRETARIAT MEETING ON 28.11.2013 AT NEW DELHI

Confederation National Secretariat meeting will be held at New Delhi on 28.11.2013 at 4 PM. 7th CPC related issues and the future course of action will be decided in the Secretariat meeting. all office Bearers are requested to attend the meeting WITHOUT FAIL.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF “SOUTHERN INITIATIVE ON GLOBALISATION AND TRADE UNION RIGHTS” (SIGTUR) AT PERTH (AUSTRALIA) FROM 2ND TO 6TH DECEMBER 2013

10th Congress of SIGTUR hoisted by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) will held at “Point Walter Sport and Recreation Centre in Perth, Western Australia from 2nd to 6th December 2013.

Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation will be attending the Congress as an official Delegate.

STREAMLINE THE FUNCTIONING OF C-O-CS AND FORM STATE/DISTRICT COMMITTEES IN ALL STATES AND DISTRICTS:

As already mentioned in the previous circulars, without streamlining the functioning of State/District C-O-Cs to ensure democratic functioning at all levels, we cannot make Confederation a vibrant organisation. All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are once again requested to take initiative to form State and District Committees of Confederation in a phased manner and also to convene Conferences and Committees in a democratic manner.

UPDATING THE MAILING LIST OF CONFEDERATION CHQ:

The updated mailing list is exhibited in the Confederation Website. Please check it and furnish the names and address of the organizations and C-O-Cs, of which are missing in the mailing list. Correct Postal Address with pincode and mobile number (Plus e-mail ID) of omitted organizations and         C-O-Cs may be furnished before 15.12.2013 either by e-mail or by post.

REMIT QUOTA DUES. HELP CONFEDERATION CHQ TO FUNCTION BETTER:

As you are aware for effective functioning of a vibrant organisation like Confederation, sound financial position is a must. At present the financial position of Confederation CHQ is not at all satisfactory. It is regretted to note that most of the affiliated organistaions and C-O-Cs, have not remitted their quota after the Kolkata National Conference held in May 2013. All Affiliated organistaion are requested to remit their quota to confederation CHQ (Rupee one per member per year) in the following address before 31.12.2013.

ADDRESS FOR REMITTANCE OF QUOTA

Com. Vrigu Bhattacharjee
Financial Secretary
Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers (CHQ)
1st Floor, North Avenue Post office Building, North Avenue
New Delhi – 110001

PUBLISHING MONTHLY JOURNAL OF CONFEDERATION:

Decision regarding publishing of a monthly journal of Confederation CHQ will be taken in the National Secretariat meeting to be held on 28.11.2013. Improvement in the financial position is a prerequisite for publication of Journal.

WITH CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GREETINGS

Comradely yours,

(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Source: http://confederationhq.blogspot.in

Pension from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 : Supreme Court dismisses the Review Petition filed by Govt of India

Pension from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 : Supreme Court dismisses the Review Petition filed by Govt of India
Pension from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 : Supreme Court dismisses the Review Petition filed by Govt of India: News as published by Maj Navdeep Singh on his Blog:-

As most would know, the Govt had challenged before the Supreme Court the decision of the Delhi High Court wherein the judgement by the Central Administrative Tribunal granting benefit of rectification of pensionary anomalies from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 was questioned. The order in effect and essence affected all central govt pensioners, including defence pensioners.

The controversy had emanated from the fact whether the benefits of the correct pension were to flow from 01 Jan 2006 which is the date from which the 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations were implemented or from 24 Sept 2012 when the Govt had decided to remove the anomalies in the pension structure after the said Pay Commission. Of course, it was held by Courts that the removal of the anomalies shall date back to the date of the inception of the said anomalies and not any later artificial date.

Incorrigible as it is, the Govt had gone ahead and filed a Review Petition in the matter urging the Supreme Court to review its order of dismissal of the SLP filed by the Central Govt.

The Supreme Court has yesterday dismissed the Review Petition filed by the Govt in the matter.

Source: http://www.indianmilitary.info/2013/11/pension-from-01-january-2006-rather.html

Statement of Srikant Kumar Jena on Consumer Price Index

Statement of Srikant Kumar Jena on Consumer Price Index

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation

14-October-2013 17:31 IST

Statement of Srikant Kumar Jena on Consumer Price Index

Shri Srikant Kumar Jena, Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announced the release of the monthly provisional Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Base 2010=100 along with annual inflation rates for September 2013, compiled by the Central Statistics Office. Final CPI numbers for the month of August 2013 have also been released.

All India General (all groups) CPI numbers of September 2013 for rural, urban and combined are 137.8, 134.0 and 136.2 respectively.

Provisional annual inflation rate based on all India general CPI (Combined) for September 2013 on point to point basis (September 2013 over September 2012) is 9.84%. The corresponding inflation rates (provisional) for rural and urban areas are 9.71% and 9.93% respectively. Inflation rates (final) for rural, urban and combined for August 2013 are 8.93%, 10.32% and 9.52% respectively.

Provisional annual inflation rates of September 2013 for rural, urban and combined in respect of ‘food and beverages’ are 11.48%, 11.36% and 11.44% respectively.

Source: PIB News