Friday, 5 May 2017
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
Cabinet approves modifications in the 7th CPC recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits -- PIB News
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved important proposals relating to modifications in the 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) recommendations on pay and pensionary benefits in the course of their implementation. Earlier, in June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved implementation of the recommendations with an additional financial outgo of Rs 84,933 crore for 2016-17 (including arrears for 2 months of 2015-16).
The benefit of the proposed modifications will be available with effect from 1st January, 2016, i.e., the date of implementation of 7th CPC recommendations. With the increase approved by the Cabinet, the annual pension bill alone of the Central Government is likely to be Rs.1,76,071 crore. Some of the important decisions of the Cabinet are mentioned below:
1. Revision of pension of pre – 2016 pensioners and family pensioners
The Cabinet approved modifications in the recommendations of the 7th CPC relating to the method of revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners and family pensioners based on suggestions made by the Committee chaired by Secretary (Pensions) constituted with the approval of the Cabinet. The modified formulation of pension revision approved by the Cabinet will entail an additional benefit to the pensioners and an additional expenditure of approximately Rs.5031 crore for 2016-17 over and above the expenditure already incurred in revision of pension as per the second formulation based on fitment factor. It will benefit over 55 lakh pre-2016 civil and defence pensioners and family pensioners.
While approving the implementation of the 7th CPC recommendations on 29th June, 2016, the Cabinet had approved the changed method of pension revision recommended by the 7th CPC for pre-2016 pensioners, comprising of two alternative formulations, subject to the feasibility of the first formulation which was to be examined by the Committee.
In terms of the Cabinet decision, pensions of pre-2016 pensioners were revised as per the second formulation multiplying existing pension by a fitment factor of 2.57, though the pensioners were to be given the option of choosing the more beneficial of the two formulations as per the 7th CPC recommendations.
In order to provide the more beneficial option to the pensioners, Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the Committee, which has suggested revision of pension based on information contained in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) issued to every pensioner. The revised procedure of fixation of notional pay is more scientific, rational and implementable in all the cases. The Committee reached its findings based on an analysis of hundreds of live pension cases. The modified formulation will be beneficial to more pensioners than the first formulation recommended by the 7th CPC, which was not found to be feasible to implement on account of non-availability of records in a large number of cases and was also found to be prone to several anomalies.
2. Disability Pension for Defence Pensioners
The Cabinet also approved the retention of percentage-based regime of disability pension implemented post 6th CPC, which the 7th CPC had recommended to be replaced by a slab-based system.
The issue of disability pension was referred to the National Anomaly Committee by the Ministry of Defence on account of the representation received from the Defence Forces to retain the slab-based system, as it would have resulted in reduction in the amount of disability pension for existing pensioners and a reduction in the amount of disability pension for future retirees when compared to percentage-based disability pension.
The decision which will benefit existing and future Defence pensioners would entail an additional expenditure of approximately Rs. 130 crore per annum.
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AKT/VBA/SH
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Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Monday, 1 May 2017
Welcome to the Secretary, Department of Posts -- Shri Anant Narayan Nanda, IPoS
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Anant Narayan Nanda, IPoS (1982) as Secretary, Department of Posts, vice Shri Boyapati Venkat Sudhakar, IPoS (1981).
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27-April-2017 11:50 IST
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Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
27-April-2017 11:50 IST
Government revamps jobs on compassionate ground for Gramin Dak Sevaks
Dependents of GDS to get benefit within 3 months
Dependents of GDS to get benefit within 3 months
Department of Posts has revamped the existing compassionate engagement scheme offered to the dependent family members of Gramin Dak Sevak. A GDS who dies in harness, the dependents of such GDS will benefit from a liberalized and time bound procedure for engagement on compassionate grounds. Henceforth, any death of a Gramin Dak Sevak while on engagement would be compensated by a compassionate engagement to a dependent family member irrespective of the circumstances or indigence. Upper age limit of the applicant could also be relaxed wherever found to be necessary. Thus the new scheme of compassionate engagement will provide greater relief to the members of the family of the deceased GDS who belong to weaker and poorer sections of the society and are thrown into penury and hardship.
The ambit of dependent family member has also been expanded to include:
•Married son living with parents and dependent for livelihood on the GDS on the date of death of the GDS
•Divorced daughter wholly dependent on the GDS at the time of death of the GDS
•Daughter in law of the deceased GDS who is wholly dependent on the GDS, if the only son of the GDS is pre deceased.
This expansion of definition of family members aims to bring greater relief to women in our society who are subjected to difficult circumstances in the unfortunate event of demise of their spouse/parent.
The present system of relative merit points to ascertain the degree of indigence has been dispensed with. Keeping in view the unique and distinct service conditions, socio economic aspects and to relieve the family from financial destitution, the time consuming process of consideration by Circle Relaxation Committee has been done away with. Henceforth, a request received for compassionate engagement would be considered and decided within three months from the date of receipt of the application.
Further to ensure least displacement, it has been decided that to the extent possible, compassionate engagement would be offered to the dependent of the deceased GDS, to a GDS post near the place where the family of the deceased normally resides.
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SNC
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Monday, 17 April 2017
Sunday, 16 April 2017
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
Sunday, 9 April 2017
IMPORTANT NEWS
RECRUITMENT
IN GDS CADRE ON COMPASSONATE GROUND.
In
continuation of BPEF demand the Hon’ble Secretary (Posts) has submitted a
proposal to Hon’ble Minister of Communication for providing employment to those
dependent of regular employees whose cases could not be considered by CRC
against in regular post due to ceiling of 5% vacancy and in adequate point. The
proposal of Hon’ble Secretary (Post) is in very active process. Secretary General-
BPEF has also requested to Hon’ble Minister for positive consideration of
proposal of Hon’ble Secretary (Post) in
largest interest of employees.
Premchand
Office
Secretary – BPEF
Friday, 7 April 2017
IMPORTANT NEWS
Today
Dated 7-4-2017 BPEF Secretary General Sri
Santosh Kumar Singhji had fruitful meeting with Secretary Department of Posts on Cadre Restructuring.
Secretary Department of Posts has kindly agreed on the demand of BPEF regarding
Divisioalization of LSG and also one time Relaxation for promotion to HSG 1 and
HSG II under new Cadre Restructuring.
Orders will likely to be issued shortly on Monday or Tuesday
This modification is considered in view of demand requested
by Bharathiya Postal Employees Federation.
BPEF is very much thankful to Govt, Secretary Department of Posts and
all concerned for considering this important and genuine demand and helping
large number of staff to work within division peaceful.
M.S. Chandel
General
Secretary BPEA Gr. C
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
No. 7-10/2016-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi - 110001
Date: 31.03.2017
Office Memorandum
The undersigned is directed to refer this Directorate OM No.
2-53/2011-PCC dated 22.01.2015 vide which rate of remuneration payable "
to Full Time Casual Labour (Other than Temporary Stat-us)/Part Time Casual
Labour /workers engaged on contingency basis w.e.f. 01.01.2006 was issued. The
para no.s 1 (i) & (ii) of ibid OM have been examined for revision of
remuneration payable to these casual labourers w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in
consultation with DOP&T and the DOP&T has clarified that
“..minimum pay for calculation of pay of casual labourers (without
temporary status) may be considered as the minimum pay of Level 1 of the Pay
Matrix as per the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission i.e. Rs. 18000/-.”
2. It may be ensured that the concerned casual labourers are engaged
in strict adherence to the DOP&T’ OM No. 49019/1/95-Estt- (C) dated
14.06.2016 (copy attached).
This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
(R.L. Patel)
Asstt. Director Gener (GDS/PCC)
Encl : As above
DOPT Instructions on
Recruitment of casual workers and persons on daily wages
No. F. 49019/1/95-Estt-(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances &
Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, North Block
Dated 14th June,2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Recruitment of
casual workers and persons on daily wages.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the provisions of the of
Department of Personnel and Training OM No. 49014/2/86-Estt (C) dated 7th June,
1988 on recruitment of Casual Workers and daily wages. Attention is invited to
the provisions of the referred O.M at para l(iii) which lays down ” that work
presently being done by regular staff should be reassessed by the
administrative Departments concerned for output and productivity so that the
work being done by the casual workers could be entrusted to the regular
employees”.
2. It has been observed that in spite of strict guidelines on
engagement of Casual Labour vide the above referred O.M, various Ministries/
Departments continue to engage casual workers for attending work of regular
nature against the Government’s policies. It is, therefore, reiterated that all
Ministries/ Departments may ensure strict compliance of the guidelines on
engagement of Casual Labours. Negligence in the matter of implementing these
guidelines should be viewed seriously and brought to the notice of the
appropriate authorities for taking prompt and suitable action against the
defaulters.
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director (E)
Monday, 3 April 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
F.No. 141-141/2013-SPB-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001.
Dated:- 28th March, 2017
To
All Chief Postmasters General,
All Staff Associations.
Sub:- Review of ‘Transfer Policy’ circulated by Directorate vide letter No. 141-141/2013- SPB-II dated 31.01.2014 — invitation of suggestion/comments.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to the Directorate letter cited above and to convey that keeping in view a large number of requests being received for inter circle transfer, the Directorate is considering review of various provision in the existing ‘Transfer Policy’ to make it more employee friendly without compromising on organization functioning and objectives.
1. Following are some of the provisions, which the Directorate is proposing to review/amend/delete:
(a) Only such of officials who have put in minimum service of five years in the case of DR and 3 years in the case of surplus qualified officials, whichever applicable would be eligible for transfer under rule 38. Any relaxation in this regard should he matter of rarest exception. Transfer of officials who have not yet cleared the probation period should be permitted in deserving cases only. (Para 2(]) (vii) of the instructions)
The Directorate is considering removal of this prevision so that any official who is seeking transfer under rule 38 can straightaway apply for the same without needing to either complete any specified period of service or even probation period
(b) under Rule 38. an official will be allowed to seek transfer only twice during his
entire service. ( Pan 2(l) (x) of the instructions)
The Directorate is considering deletion of this provision so that there is no limit to the number of times an official can-seek transfer during his entire service.
(c) With respect to the provisions for inter circle transfer in para 3 of the instructions. Directorate is considering amending the provision so that such inter –circle transfer can be decided by the concerned CPMG without seeking approval of directorate.
3. Therefore, all CPMGs and other stakeholders are requested to provide their suggestions with justifications not only on the charges proposed in para 2 above but also on any other existing provisions of the Policy which need to be amended / deleted.
4. Suggestions/Comments may be provided to the Directorate within seven days of hosting of this letter on the DOP website.
Yours faithfully,
(G.Rajeev)
Director(SPN)
Friday, 31 March 2017
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