Merger of 4600 and 4800 grade pay to the employees of Public Sector Undertakings

Merger of 4600 and 4800 grade pay to the employees of Public Sector Undertakings

Government have not merged grade pay of Rs.4600 and Rs.4800 as per the 6th Pay Commission recommendations to the employees of Public Sector Undertakings so far.

In Parliament the Minister DR.Jitendra Singh replied in a written form to a question above quoted, that the employees of Public Sector Undertakings were not covered under the Terms of Reference of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

“The employees of Public Sector Undertakings and Autonomous Bodies were not covered under the Terms of Reference of the 6th Central Pay Commission. Though the pay scales based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission were later extended to employees of Autonomous Bodies subject to appropriate stipulations, the same are not applicable to employees of Public Sector Undertakings.

The 6th Central Pay Commission made recommendations inter-alia for revision of pre-revised pay scales which were in operation before 1.1.2006, i.e. prior to the date of effect of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. The Grade Pay-based system of pay scales is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission in the revised pay structure effective from 1.1.2006. The Grade Pays of Rs.4600/- and Rs.4800/- are applicable to two different categories of posts on the basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission only.

Most of the Central Public Sector Enterprises are following Industrial Dearness Allowance pattern of pay scales. Only a few of them are on Central Dearness Allowance pattern of pay scales.

Department of Public Enterprises extended the notification dated 29.8.2008 by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance to the Central Public Sector Enterprises following Central Dearness Allowance pattern for pay revision w.e.f. 1.1.2006. Implementation of Department of Public Enterprises guidelines, including those related to pay revision, is with the Central Public Sector Enterprises concerned and their respective administrative Ministry / Department.”

Railway union toughened stands on scrapping of NPS and DA Merger

Railway union toughened stands on scrapping of NPS and DA Merger

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s persuasive pitch to railway employees unions has cleared the decks for more FDI inflows and private capital in national transporter that may be reflected in the rail budget.


After Modi’s statement that there would be no privatization of railways, the workers’ unions have softened their stand over several issues including FDI in the transport behemoth. However, the unions are sticking to demands relating to scrapping of new pension scheme (NPS) and DA mergers.

The PM has said that he had a “deep connection” with the railways. “I love railways. My life is what it is because of railways,” Modi said. “The government will not go in the direction of railway privatization ..

People are spreading rumors about privatization of railways. It is not true,” Modi had said. The change of heart came after railway minister Suresh Prabhu’s  reassurance that FDI or public-private partnership (PPP) will not affect the ownership of railways. During the meeting of general managers last week where union representatives were also present, the minister argued that the government wants to attract private investment in cash-strapped railways and it was not for privatization of railways. After Modis categorical assurance, Prabhu’s persuasive skills worked in convincing the union leaders, said a senior railways official. The union representatives were also satisfied with the ministers’ assurance that the railways would not sell any piece of land but instead try to exploit the land commercially. Shiv Gopal Mishra of All India Railway men Federation said,

“Our opposition is not politically I motivated. We demanded that there should not be privatization of railways and the ‘ issue of FDI must be discussed with full transparency.” At the same time, Mishra warned the minister and railways official that the transporter should not invite FDI or money from national resources which could harm the railways because of overcapitalization or payment of interest on the borrowed capital. However, the deadlock over the employees’ demands such as scrapping of NPS and DA merger continues. The unions have been demanding the restoration of old pension scheme as had been done in case of defence because the working conditions in the transporter are risky and large number of employees die on duty.

The NPS is without social guarantee. The unions have also hinted at opposing any radical restructuring of the railway board. The union leaders admitted that there were problems, but blamed politicians at the helm of affairs for the mess. A leader said ministers did not raise passenger fares for years and announced ‘unviable projects which pushed the state- run transporter into bankruptcy.

Source: http://www.airfindia.com/

Dopt Orders on Promotion of LDC as UDC

Dopt Orders on Promotion of LDC as UDC of CSCS on ad hoc basis

No. 3/2/2010-CS II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3,
Dated, the 9th January, 2015.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Promotion of LDC as UDC of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) on ad hoc basis-continuance of Ad-hoc appointment regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M of even number dated 3rd July, 2014 on the subject mentioned above, vide which Cadre units were permitted to continue ad-hoc appointments in the grade of UDCs up to  31.12.2014. Further continuance of these appointments has been reviewed in this Department and it has been decided that the period of the ad- hoc appointment of those LDCs of CSCS who are working as UDCs of CSCS on ad-hoc basis may be extended up to 30.06.2015 or till regular UDCs become available, whichever is earlier.

2. Continuance of ad-hoc appointment shall not confer on the appointees any justify to continue in UDC Grade indefinitely or for inclusion in the Select List of UDC of CSCS or to claim seniority in UDC Grade of CSCS.

3. Other terms and conditions mentioned in the relevant OMs will, remain unchanged.

4. Copies of the order along with the details of the officials (date of birth, date of Joining, Rank No., Select List Year, etc) may be endorsed to this Department for record.

5. Hindi version will follow.

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(K. Suresh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

Important message for employees retiring within the next six months

PRE – RETIREMENT COUNSELLING WORKSHOP

Important message for employees retiring within the next six months

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare is organizing a Pre-retirement counselling workshop on 28th January, 2015 from 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM in the Lecture Room-II, India International Centre Annexe, 40, Max Muller Marg, New Delhi-l10003.

The employees of Government of India retiring in the next 6 months are hereby informed that they may attend the workshop. Confirmation with Name, Ministry & Phone No. may be sent at the email address mkumar.mol@nic.in

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US (Sankalp)
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Phone No.24641627

Source: Pensioners Portal

Expected DA for January 2015 – DA Hike Almost Decided..!

Expected DA for January 2015 – DA Hike Almost Decided..!

Until the 6th CPC, the Dearness Allowance didn’t increase by more than 1 or 2%. It was only after the 6th Pay Commission that it began to increase substantially. With the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, Dearness Allowance too began to rise. Twice, it touched double digits. In July 2013 and Jan 2014, within 12 months the DA has leapt on to the 100%. We cannot forget that the each instalment gave 10%. Then, it slumped.

Dearness Allowance, which is given once every six months, is likely to be 6% hike from January 2015. This is 1% less than the previous hike of additional DA from July 2014. The total DA from Jan 2015 will become 113%.

As soon as the first instalment is confirmed, expectations will start growing about the second instalment, i.e., ‘Expected Da from July 2015‘. The second instalment of the year will cover the months between July and December 2015. This will be the last time that the DA hike will be calculated based on the method recommended by the 6th Pay Commission. DA of 2016 will be calculated based on the recommendations made by the 7th Pay Commission.

7th Pay Commission on DA Calculation..? Is there any possible to change in the method of calculation..?
First, we have to know about the calculation of Dearness Allowance…

How DA is calculated..?
Month Year /  CPI(IW) BY 2001=100 / Total / Average / App. DA / DA%

First is the month and year. Then the CPI (IW) Base Year 2001=100 and the relevant data. In the next column, you have the sum total of all the 12 months, i.e., the total of the declared AIPCIN numbers for the past 12 months. Next comes the division of the sum total by 12.

The next step is the most crucial one. You will have to find out by how much it exceeds 115.76. You will have to calculate the excess as percentage of 115.76.

(12 Monthly Average) – 115.76
————————————————–  X  100 = Percentage increase in prices
115.76

DA Calculation

Source: http://7thpaycommissionnews.in/

The Lokpal and Lokayktas Act, 2013 — Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants

Dopt Orders on submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 – Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants.

IMMEDIATE

F. No. 21/2/2014-CS.I (PR)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CS.I Division

2 Floor, Loknayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 7.1.2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: The Lokpal and Lokayktas Act, 2013 — Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants

Ministries/ Departments may refer to CS.I Division, DoPTs OM. of even number dated 31st July 2014 and 9th September 2014 on the subject
mentioned above.

2. The Government has since amended the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the limits for

Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014 under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 vide Notification No G.S.R. 918(E) dated 26th December 2014. in terms of which, the last date of revised returns of assets and liabilities by public servants has been extended to 30th April 2015. The Notification is available on the website of this Department. Further, the Govt. have also modified Form No.11 and Form No.IV for filing of the returns. The  revised formats are attached herewith. Accordingly, all the CSS Officers shall be required to file the revised declarations, information as on the 1.8.2014 by 30.4.2015.

3. The extended date and the modified formats for filing of the returns may be brought to the notice of all CSS Officers. Ministries / Departments are also requested to forward the declarations, information, returns submitted by US and above level officers of CSS to CS.I Division, DoPT for records.

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(Utraarsh R.Tiwaari)
Director

Click to view the format of revised forms

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

All India Strike by 7 Lakh Coal Mine Workers

All India Strike by 7 Lakh Coal Mine Workers
 

More than 7 lakh employees across the country have launched a 5-day long strike from yesterday, protesting the Central Government’s decision to sell the company’s shares. This is expected to severely affect the electric power generation for the next few days.

The Central Government has decided to revamp the coal mine companies and sell the shares in the open market. Coal mine workers all over the country had announced a 5-day long strike, claiming that the decision was against the principles of nationalization. The striking workers had also presented their list of demands.

As per their announcement, the strike began with the very first shift in the morning, yesterday. More than 7 lakh coal-mine workers are going to gherao their head-quarters and participate in the strike.

More than 15 lakh tons of coal is dug up everyday at the government-owned mines, and sent to the thermal power stations for generating electricity. The strike is expected to take a severe toll on power generation, and thus, power supply, all over the country. Even otherwise, coal production has been affected due to shortage of power to these mines. With the commencement of strike, the situation is very likely to worsen.

Five important trade unions, including Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), INTUC, AITUC, CITU and HMS, have declared their support and participation in the strike. The fact that BJP’s own workers’ union is participating in the strike has become a source of embarrassment for the Central Government.

IBA Circular on deferment of bank strike proposed on 7th Jan 2015

IBA Circular on deferment of bank strike proposed on 7th Jan 2015

Indian Banks’ Association

HR & Industrial Relations

No.CIR/HR&IR/Q/2014-15/1137
January 6, 2015

Chief Executives of Member Banks
which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement
Dear Sir/Madam,

Strike Notice by UFBU on 7th January 2015 – Deferred

Please refer to our Circular No.CIR/HR&IR/Q/2014-15/1084 dated 23rd December 2014 regarding the strike call given by the United Forum of Bank Employees (UFBU) on 7th January 2015. In accordance with the submission in conciliation meeting held on 5.1.2015, we had convened meeting with the Unions/Associations on date. On being satisfied with further improvement in offer in wage hike by IBA, the UFBU has decided to defer the strike scheduled on 7th January 2015.

Member banks may kindly take note of the above and convey suitably to all their establishments.

Yours faithfully,
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K UNNIKRISHNAN
DY. CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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Railway Board Order: Recognition of Certificate/Qualification of Industrial Training Institute

Recognition of Certificate/Qualification of Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) upgraded as Centre of Excellence (COE) and its acceptance for the purpose of employment in railways – Railway Board Order

(GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE NO.147/2014

No, E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/7

New Delhi. 29-12-2014.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
Chairmen. Railway Recruitment Boards

Sub: Recognition of Certificate/Qualification of Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I.) upgraded as Centre of Excellence (COE) and its acceptance for the purpose of employment in railways.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 01/12/2012 (RBE No.16/2012).

Pursuant to issue of instructions contained in letter under reference. railway establishments have been seeking a comparative list/mapping of trades awarded by industrial Training institutes (I.T.Is) under the Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) vis-a-vis courses/trades granted by Centre of Excellence (COE).

2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET), M/o Labour & Employment and a tabulated position of comparative list/mapping of trades supplied is sent herewith for information and compliance:

S. No.	Qualification certificate (s) submitted by the candidate obtained from COE		Suggested trade under State Council for Technical Education (SCVT)/ National Council for Technical Education (NCVT)
(i)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year- BBBT in sector of Electrical COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in :- Repair & Maintenance of Electrical Machine & Power Supply; OR Repair & Maintenance of Domestic Appliances; OR Operation & Maintenance of Equipments used in HT, LT, Substation Cable Jointing; OR Non-conventional Power Generation, Battery and inverter; OR Repair and Maintenance of instruments used in Electrical Engineering.	:	Electrician
(ii)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Automobile COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in :- Denting Winding and Welding; OR Servicing & Overhauling of Automobiles (Petrol); OR Servicing & Overhauling of Automobiles (Diesel) OR Overhauling of Fuel Injection System & Steering Mechanism; OR Repair & Maintenance of Wheel; Re-trading of Tyres & Wheel Balancing; OR Auto Electrical Electronics & Air-conditioning in Automobiles;	:	Mechanic Motor Vehicle
(iii)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Fabrication COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in: Structural/Pressure Parts Fitting; OR Structural Welding; OR Pressure Vessel & Pipe Welding; OR Welding Inspection & Testing; OR TIG/MIG Welding.	:	Fitter
(iv)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in :- Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; OR Central Air Conditioning Plant, Industrial Cooling & Central Air Conditioning Plant, Industrial Cooling & Package; OR Cold Storage, Ice Plant & Ice-Candy Plant.	:	Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
(v)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Electronics COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in :- Radio, Audio. Video System and Appliances; OR Inverters, UPS, Voltage Stabilizers and Industrial Drives; OR Repair & Maintenance of Electronic Test Equipment; OR Communication System, Embedded S stern and PLC.	:	Electronic Mechanic
(vi)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Information Technology (IT) COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in :- Multi Media & Animation; OR Repair & Maintenance of Hardware of Computer & Peripheral Computer Networking ; OR Digital Videography; OR E-Accountancy & Office Management; OR Multi Media & Creative Designing; OR Information System Management.	:	Information Communication Technology System Maintenance
(vii)	National Trade Certificate (NTC) of one year BBBT in sector of Instrumentation COE plus NTC of any of the following 06 (six) month course advance module in:- Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation; OR Analytical Instrumentation; OR Process Control Instrumentation; OR Medical Instrumentation; OR Optical Instrumentation; OR Electronic Test Measuring Instruments.	:	Instrument Mechanic

3. Apart from the above, comparative list/mapping of trades circulated vide letter No. 2012/E(RRB)/3/2 dated l4/9/2012 (copy enclosed) shall also be complied to.

4. Past cases which have been finalized need not be re-opened. Cases where final decision is yet to be taken may be dealt in terms of above instructions.

Please acknowledge receipt.

(Hindi version will follow)
Encls.. As stated.

(Lily Pandeya)
Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.

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For One Rank One Pension, war veterans to march on Delhi

For OROP, war veterans to march on Delhi: Ajay Sura,TNN

CHANDIGARH: More than 10,000 restless ex-servicemen from across the country will hold a massive protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on February 1 to pressurize the Centre into keeping its promise on the one rank one pension (OROP) demand.

During the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, both the BJP and Congress had pledged to implement the scheme. But the new government has not implemented it even after completing 200 days in office. Several ex-servicemen welfare organizations have come under the banner of Indian Ex-servicemen Movement (IESM) for the protest.

The veterans are also unhappy over defence minister Manohar Parrikar recent statement that he would try to implement 80% of OROP.

“It has to be implemented 100% as promised by the Prime Minister on a number of occasions. Any dilution will not be OROP,” said Major General Satbir Singh (retd), chairman of IESM. He also wants a white paper from the Centre on OROP, given that Narender Modi had pledged to implement the scheme in his first election rally at Rewari in September 2013 after he was declared BJP’s prime ministerial candidate.
“If it is short of funds, the government should openly say so. We are even ready to accept bonds but give us our 100%,” Gen Satbir said.

Brigadier Harwant Singh (retd), president of the all India Defence Brotherhood, said, “As soldiers, we never thought of performing 80% while guarding the nation. We are feeling dejected and restless because of the delay.”

Brigadier Kiran Krishan (retd) of IESM said OROP was sanctioned on February 17, 2014. “Ten months have passed since. The BJP government enthusiastically promising to implement it had raised our hopes. But the party seems to be dragging its feet.”

In its last budget in February, the UPA government had provisioned for Rs 500 crore for OROP. The BJP government had announced Rs 1,000 crore in its interim budget in July. However, army authorities estimate that Rs 5,000 crore would be required, whereas the accounts department of the defence ministry says Rs 9000 crore would be needed to implement OROP.

Out of 30-lakh ex-servicemen in the country, Punjab alone has around 3 lakh, Haryana has nearly 2.8 lakh, Himachal Pradesh (HP) has around two lakh. Around 10,000 retired ex-servicemen live in Chandigarh.
OROP implies uniform pension to personnel retiring on the same rank with the same length of service irrespective of their date of retirement.

Source: TOI