CGHS – Medical benefits to dependent parents of Central Government Employees

CGHS – Medical benefits to dependent parents of Central Government Employees

CGHS

Medical benefits to dependent parents of Central Government Employees

 13 DEC 2019

For availing of medical facilities under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), parents are deemed to be dependent on the Central Government employee if they are normally residing with the employee and their monthly income from all sources including pension/ family pension does not exceed Rs. 9,000 plus the amount of Dearness Relief thereon. This condition of dependency is applicable to Pensioners of State Government(s) as well.

Also check: CGHS medical facilities reimbursement to Central Government pensioners

Regarding any scheme for providing medical facility to the dependent parents of employees of private sector, The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act, 1948 read with ESI (Central) Rule, 1950 provides for medical benefits to the dependent parents of the Insured person i.e. an employee who works in a factory/ establishment having 10 or more workers & registered under the said Act and drawing salary less than Rs. 21,000 per month (Rs. 25,000 in case of persons with disability). Income limit for dependency of parents from all sources is Rs. 9,000 per month. The ESI Act is not applicable to Central Government employees and their dependents.

The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.

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Recruitment to the post of Staff Car Driver in Ministry of Defence by Deputation or absorption or Re-employment basis

No.A-12023/1/2018-D (Estt. I/Gp.II)

Government of India
Ministry of Defence

Room No. 320, 'B' Wing,
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi- 110105
Dated 12th December, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recruitment to the post of Staff Car Driver in Ministry of Defence by Deputation or absorption or Re-employment basis

The undersigned is directed to say that one (01) post of Staff Car Driver(Ordinary Grade) in the Ministry of Defence carrying pay in Level 2 (Rs.19900 - Rs.63200) of Pay Matrix is proposed to be filled up by:

Deputation/ Absorption/ Re-employment

From amongst the regular Despatch Rider (Group-C) and Group C employees in Level 1(Rs.18000 - Rs.56900) in the Ministry of Defence (Secretariat) who possess valid driving license for motor cars on the basis of a driving test conducted by Transport Company, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence to assess the competence to drive motor cars failing which from officials holding the post of Despatch Rider in other Ministries of the Central Government who fulfill the necessary qualifications, as mentioned below:

For Ex- Servicemen: Deputation/ Re-employment

The Armed Forces personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed below shall also be considered. Such persons would be given deputation terms upto the date on which they, are due for release from the Armed Forces, thereafter, they may be continued on re-employment.

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Essential education / technical qualification

Essential

• A pass in the 10th standard or equivalent from a recognized Board or Institution;
• Must possess a valid driving license for motor car issued by the competent authority;
• Knowledge of motor mechanism (the candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles);
• Experience of driving a motor car for at least three years from reputed organisation.

Desirable:

Three years service as Home Guard or Civil volunteers.

Note 1: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent Authority in the case of candidate otherwise well qualified.

Note 2: The qualifications regarding experience is relaxable at the discretion of the Competent Authority, in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience are likely to be available to fill up the vacancy reserved for them.

2. In addition to the above, it may be noted that the period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation / absorption shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

3. In the event of selection, appointment will be subject to passing of driving skill test.

4. Applications in the attached proforma (Annexure-I) from willing and eligible persons and whose services can be spared, shall be forwarded by the Employer/Cadre Controlling Authority along with duly filled-in certification (Annexure-II) to this office within six weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News along with the following documents:

1. Matriculation certificate
2. Driving License
3. NOC from record office (in case of Armed forces personnel)
4. APAR dossiers for the last five years
5. Vigilance certificate
6. Experience certificate & Commendation certificate (if any)

(Phani Tulasi K.Ch)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: MoD

NFIR Pending issues

NFIR Pending issues

 

NFIR

No. II/95/2018
The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR

Dated: 09/12/2019

Brother,

Sub: Pending issues - reg.

During discussions with the Financial Commissioner (Railways) at Rail Bhavan, New Delhi, following pending issues were brought to her notice by NFIR for taking immediate action:-

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• Payment of Special Allowance to Stock Verifiers who were posted from the cadre of JAA on passing Appendix IV A (IREM Examination) - NFIR's PNM Item No. 22/2012
• Grant of one time relaxation for promotion against DR quota Vacancies of Accounts clerks to the eligible erstwhile Group 'D' staff of Accounts Department - NFIR PNM Item No. 30/2012.
• Implementation of commitment given to the Federation on NFIR's PNM Item No. 15/2013 during separate meeting held with the Member Staff and FC for granting stepping up of pay to the SSOs (Accounts) w.e.f. 01/01/2006 at par with their Junior (non-qualified)
• Implementation of 7th CPC recommendations for grant of GP 5400 to SSOs w.e.f. 01/01/2016. Correspondence between Railway Ministry and DoP&T/ MoF and back references continued - Accounts staff disappointed over abnormal delay.

After discussion on the above, FC has assured to take action on each item for quick finalization. She also assured to discuss with MoF /DoP&T on items (iii) and (iv).

The Federation also met Member Staff today at 9th December, 2019 and explained the necessity to take personal initiative for securing clearance for upgradation of 75% posts of Supervisors to GP 4800/Pay Level-8. Member Staff has assured to personally pursue even by reaching North Block (DoP&T/MoF).

Yours fraternally,
(Dr. M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Rejection of 6th CPC minimum pay of the pay band to the Senior Nursing Superintendents on Railways

Rejection of 6th CPC minimum pay of the pay band to the Senior Nursing Superintendents on Railways

NFIR

No. III/SECRMC/4
The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Denial of minimum pay of the pay band (VI CPC) to the Senior Nursing Superintendents (Nursing Sisters) on Railways-reg.

Ref: NFIR’s PNM Agenda Item No.13 sent to Railway Board on 29/0512019.

Kind attention of Railway Board is invited to Federation’s. PNM Agenda Item No.13, wherein the cases of denial of minimum pay in the pay band of 6th CPC to the Senior Nursing Superintendents (earlier called Nursing Sisters) working in Railway Hospitals have been cited as example to facilitate the Railway Board to examine the case and render justice. Federation feels sad to convey that though a period of over six months has passed, there has been no action on the said Agenda Item (sent on 29/0512019).

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In this connection, Federation further desires to bring to the notice of Railway Board that two Nursing Sisters working in the Divisional Hospital, N.E. Railway, Izzatnagar, filed an O.A. No. 914/2016 which has been decided by the Hon'ble Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi on 1st November, 2018, operating portion of the order is placed below:-

“5. A careful perusal of the decision of this Tribunal in Malbika Deb Gupta, as upheld by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in WPC No. 8058/2015 dated 04/11/2016, clearly reveals that the subject matter of the present O.A. is squarely covered by the said decision. It is also relevant here to state that the Union of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure issued an Office Memorandum dated 28 /09/2018 on the same subject matter, which also supports the applicants’ case.
In the circumstances and for the aforesaid reasons, the O.A. is allowed in terms of the decision in Malbika Deb Gupta, as upheld by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in WPC No.8058/2015 vide order dated 04/11/2016, and the O.M. dated 28/09/2018. The respondents shall pass the necessary orders within three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. No order as to costs.”

Needless to mention that the above order passed by the CAT Principle Bench, New Delhi and upheld by the Hon'ble High Court, Delhi had attained finality, consequently orders are required to be issued to the Zones etc., for granting minimum pay of the pay band to the Senior Nursing Superintendents (Nursing Sisters) with effect from 01/01/2006. Federation re-iterates that its demand vide PNM Agenda Item No.13, presently pending with the Railway Board, is fully covered vide orders mentioned above, therefore, instructions need to be issued to the Zones etc., for granting correct fixation of pay to the concerned staff in the 6th CPC pay structure vis-d- vis 7th CPC pay level.
NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to issue suitable instructions to the Zonal Railways etc., to grant minimum pay of Rs. 18750 (as on 01/01/2006) to the Senior Nursing Superintendent (Nursing Sisters) promoted prior to 01/01/2006. A copy of the instructions issued may be endorsed to.the Federation.

Yours faithfully,

Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Appointment of Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission - DoPT

Appointment of Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission

F. NO. 411612018-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 12th December, 2019

Subject: Appointment of Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission.

Under the Right to Information Act 2005, the Government of India has constituted the Central Information Commission, which is located in New Delhi. The powers and functions of the Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission are as per the RTI Act, 2005.

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It is proposed to appoint four Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission.
The Act provides that the Information Commissioner-

• shall be a person of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass-media or administration and governance.
• shall not be a Member of Parliament or Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, as the case may be, or hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession. It is clarified that cessation/termination of holding of office of profit, pursuing any profession or carrying any business is a condition precedent to the appointment of a person as Information Commissioner.

4. Persons who have attained the age of 65 years shall not be eligible for appointment.

5. The salary, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the Information Commissioners shall be as per Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, State Chief Information Commissioner and State Information Commissioners in the State Information Commission) Rules, 2019.

6. Persons fulfilling the criteria and interested for appointment to the post of Information Commissioner may send their particulars in the enclosed proforma, by post, to Under Secretary (IR-II), Room No. 215 A/II, Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi or through e-mail to usrti-dopt©nic.in so as to reach before 5:00 PM on 3d January, 2020. Persons serving under the State/ Central Government or any other Organization, should send their particulars through proper channel (administrative Ministry/ Department of State-UT/ Central Government or the Controlling Office respectively).

(Sanjay Kumar)
Under Secretary (IR-II)

Note:
(i) RTI Act, 2005 and Rules thereunder may be referred to by intending applicants for general familiarization, as could be appropriate.

(ii) Those who had applied for the post of Information Commissioner in response to the earlier advertisement dated 04.01 .2019 are requested to communicate in writing their willingness to be considered for the post of Information Commissioner under the present terms and conditions of service, along with an updated bio-data, if required, so as to reach Under Secretary (IR-II) by post or through e-mail before 5:00 PM on 3 January, 2020.

Source: DoPT

Voluntary Retirement Scheme for Employees

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Voluntary Retirement Scheme for Employees

12 DEC 2019

Presently, there is no proposal in the Government to reduce the retirement age of Government employees below 60 years.

There is no such proposal of Golden Voluntary Retirement Scheme under consideration of the Government.

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This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Penal Provisions for Violation of Reservation in Promotion

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Penal Provisions for Violation of Reservation in Promotion

12 DEC 2019

The Central Government officers/ officials are governed by Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 which have adequate provision to deal with the officers/ officials who violate the policy guidelines issued by the Central Government. The Government has issued guidelines from time to time to all Ministries/ Departments to strictly observe the reservation policy and other orders relating to representation of reserved categories. Instructions provide that cases of negligence or lapse in the matter of following reservation and other orders relating to the reserved category should be viewed seriously and be brought to the notice of appropriate authorities and suitable action be taken promptly. As per the guidelines dated 04.01.2013, all Ministries/ Departments are required to appoint/ nominate Liaison officers at least of the rank of Deputy Secretary and setting up of special Reservation Cell for enforcement of orders of reservation in posts and services of the Central Government.

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The DoPT monitors the progress in filling up of backlog vacancies for SCs, STs and OBCs with ten Ministries/ Departments, having more than 90% of the employees in Central Government. Out of these Ministries/ Departments, six Ministries/ Departments have informed that as on 01.01.2018, 7782 backlog vacancies for SCs, 6903 backlog vacancies for STs and 10859 backlog vacancies for OBCs remained unfilled. Besides the above six, three more Ministries/ Departments have informed that as on 01.01.2019, 1713 backlog vacancies for SCs, 2530 backlog vacancies for STs and 1773 backlog vacancies for STs remained unfilled.

This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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CGEGIS 2019 - Tables of Benefits for the savings fund from 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019

CGEGIS 2019

No.7(2)/ EV/ 2016
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 11th December, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 - Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019.

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme 1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.9% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2019 dated 21.10.2019, are enclosed.

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

3. While these orders are in respect of Table of Benefits for the period from 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019, the Tables already issued for the first quarter, second quarter and third quarter i.e. for the period 01.01.2019 to 30.09.2019 are also reproduced for the sake of convenience and consolidation.

Also check: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme 1980 - Finmin issued tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2016 to 31.12.2016

4. 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.

5. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

(Amar Nath Singh)
Director

Source: DoE

Defence - New Sainik Schools

Ministry of Defence
New Sainik Schools

11 DEC 2019

Government is considering to set up new sainik schools in various states across the country. Status of proposals for opening of new Sainik Schools requested by different States is as under:-

S.No.	District	State	Remarks/Status
1	Amethi	Uttar Pradesh	Will commence w.e.f. 01.04.2020
2	Sambalpur	Odisha	Will commence w.e.f. 01.04.2020
3	Alwar	Rajasthan	Memorandum of Agreement signed
4	Rudraprayag	Uttarakhand	Memorandum of Agreement signed
5	Warangal	Telangana	Memorandum of Agreement signed

Sainik Schools are established on receipt of a request from State Government agreeing to provide land alongwith funds for the creation and maintenance of basic infrastructure, purchase of equipments and other facilities besides scholarships for the cadets belonging to the State. On receipt of proposal from the State Government, an inspection of the proposed site is carried out by the officials of Sainik Schools Society to ascertain its suitability.

Sainik Schools have produced some of the best officers in the Indian Armed Forces and eminent personalities in the field of public service, administration and media.

The Government is satisfied with the performance/standard of education of Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools have proven their utility by providing a large number of cadets joining the National Defence Academy/Indian Naval Academy/Officers Training Academy etc. Further, regular in-service programmes are conducted to the teaching staff to keep them abreast with the evolving educational requirements.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Sudarshan Bhagat and others in Lok Sabha today.

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7th CPC pay and allowances will be available to all the Government employees of UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

7th Central Pay Commission allowances

7th CPC pay and allowances will be available to all the Government employees of UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Ministry of Home Affairs

7th Central Pay Commission allowances worth around Rs. 4800 crores approved for Government employees of UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Two AIIMS like institutions in Jammu and Srinagar and eight medical colleges in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions approved: Shri G. Kishan Reddy

10 DEC 2019

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in a written reply to a question regarding development of new UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in Lok Sabha today, said that the Government of India has been fully committed to the overall development of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the newly created Union Territory of Ladakh.

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Shri Reddy informed the House that certain 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) allowances namely Children Education Allowance, Hostel Allowance, Transport Allowance, LTC, Fixed Medical Allowance that were not being given to nearly 4.5 Lakh State Government employees in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir have been approved for an estimated cost of Rs.4800 Crores, for all such employees, who are now working in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh, since the day these new Union Territories came into existence i.e 31st October 2019. Since the newly created UTs have come into existence, all the 7th CPC pay and allowances will be available to all the Government employees of both the new UTs.

Further, Shri Reddy stated that after the creation of the two UTs on 31st October, 2019, a total of Rs.14,559.25 crores as the balance share of 14th Finance Commission grants, share of taxes etc. that were being given to the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir has been apportioned amongst the two new UTs. Out of this, Rs. 2,977.31 crores has already been released to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and Rs.1,275.99 crores has already been released to the UT of Ladakh till date.

On account of article 35A and other constitutional ambiguities, the people of these regions were denied full rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and other benefits of various Central Laws that were being enjoyed by other citizens in the country. After the declaration issued by the President under Article 370, based on recommendation of the Parliament, and reorganization of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh, all such aspects have been addressed and therefore the Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions can develop and progress like other parts of the country.

Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, the Government has approved establishment of eight medical colleges in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions. These medical colleges, which are under various stages of implementation, will come up in the districts of Doda, Kathua, Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Udhampur, Handwara (Dist. Kupwara) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and the district of Leh in the UT of Ladakh. The Government has also approved creation of two AIIMS like institutions in Jammu and Srinagar, the Minister informed.

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