Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Friday, 26 September 2014
IP & LGO examinations will be held in the month of November 2014
IP Examination, 2014
LGO Examination 2014
FILE No. A-34012/04/2014-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(DE Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated : 23rd September, 2014
1. All Heads of Circles
Sub: Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) Departmental quota for the year 2014 and LGO Examination, 2014
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer this office letter of even number dated 09-09-2014 wherein the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of LGO to the cadre of PA/SA for the year 2014 to be held on 21st September, 2014 and LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector posts for the year 2014 on 20th and 21st September, 2014 were postponed due to devastating flood situation in J & K State.
2. Now, it has been decided to hold the above mentioned Examination either on 15th and 16th November, 2014 or 22nd and 23rd November, 2014. The exact schedule will be communicated shortly after fixing the venues for conducting the IP and LGO Examinations by the Outsourced Agency.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Copy to
1. F. No. A-34012/03/2014-DE (Main file of conducting of LGO Examination, 2014)
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has now decided to clarify the matter as follows :-
(I) The treatment taken and expenditure Incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable
subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three months.
(ii) It is further clarified that the expenditure on treatment taken after the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.
Monday, 22 September 2014
Thursday, 18 September 2014
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Monday, 15 September 2014
Sunday, 14 September 2014
PENSIONERS CASE – REPLY FROM MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS, DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS WELFARE DATED – 02.09.2014
1. Extension of benefit of upgraded Grade Pay to Pre-2006 retirees of S-12 Grade
Reply: Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure has intimated that since the matter is subjudice no decision can be taken. Ministry of Finance clarified that the scale of 6500-10500 has been upgraded to the scale of 7450-11500 and after revision in the Pay Band in PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600. Therefore in terms of OM dated 11.05.2011, the Pre-2006 pensioners who held the pre-revised scale of 6500-10500 at the time of their retirement are not entitled for stepping up of their pension and family pension with reference to the revised grade pay of Rs. 4600/-.
2. Extension of Benefit of OM dated 28.01.2013 with effect from 01.01.2006 instead of 24.09.2012
Reply: The matter is subjudice, so no decision can be taken. Four OAs are decided by a common order dated 01.11.2011 of CAT New Delhi. In OA No. 655/2010 curative petition have been dismissed by Hon’ble Supreme Court. In compliance to order dated 15.05.2014 of CAT Principal Bench New Delhi, action is being taken to implement the CAT order dated 01.11.2011 in respect of petitioner in OA No. 655/2010 only. Law Ministry has advised to await the outcome of the SLP in OA No. 655/2010 before deciding in respect of other Pre-2006 pensioners. Next hearing in SLP No. 36148-50/2013 is on 16.09.2014.
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
POSTPONEMENT OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR INSPECTOR POSTS (66.66%) DEPARTMENTAL QUOTA AND LGO EXAMINATION FOR THE YEAR 2014
IP Examination, 2014
LGO Examination
Most Urgent
FILE No. A-34012/04/2014-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Recruitment Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated : 9th September, 2014
1. All Heads of Circles
Sub: Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) Departmental quota for the year 2014 to be held on 20th and 21st September, 2014 and LGO Examination, 2014 proposed to be held on 21st September, 2014.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer this office letter No. A-34012/03/2014-DE and A-34012/04/2014-DE dated 3rd June, 2014 wherein the notifications for holding Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of LGO to the cadre of PA/SA for the year 2014 to be held on 21st September, 2014 and LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector posts for the year 2014 on 20th and 21st September, 2014 were issued.
2. The Outsourced Agency, M/s CMC Ltd. has intimated that conduct of the above mentioned examination on the scheduled dates is not feasible. Therefore, the Competent Authority has ordered to postpone both the departmental examinations. The revised dates would be intimated shortly.
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(M. C. Pandey)
Assistant Director General (DE)
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Details of sanctioned posts of IPoS Officers in DOP
Department of Posts has recently issued Civil List of Officers of Indian Postal Service (Gr. A) as on 1/6/2014.
S. No.
|
Grade
|
No. of Posts
|
1
|
Member, Postal Services Board (HAG+)
|
06
|
2
|
Sr. DDG / CPMG/CGM (HAG)
|
26
|
3
|
Senior Administrative Grade (SAG)
|
73
|
4
|
Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) including NFSG
|
105
|
5
|
Senior Time Scales (STS)
|
198
|
6
|
Junior Time Scales (JTS)
|
67
|
7
|
Reserves
| |
Deputation
|
51
| |
Training Reserve
|
30
| |
Leave Reserve
|
05
| |
Total
|
561
| |
Task Force On Leveraging The Post Office Network
The Government of India has decided to set up a Task Force on Leveraging the Post Office Network.
The objective behind setting up of the Task Force is to transform the Post Office Network in keeping with changing market trends and competition.
This will include rationalization of the network with focus on mail/parcel services, particularly in rural areas, upgradation of infrastructure/ technology, incorporating global best practices, introducing new services and participation of multiple players.
The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Task Force are as under:
- To provide efficient postal network and points of presence (particularly in rural areas and small towns) to Central Government Ministries / Departments, State Goverments (including Local Self Government) and private sector players for delivering various citizen-centric services, schemes, products to the people.
- To further the role of Post Office in Financial Inclusion, including Insurance products;
- The infrastructure requirements of the post offices and the Postal Network; and
- To make the Post Office financially viable
The Task Force will devise its own mechanism / modalities to examine the issues mentioned in the ToRs and submit its Report within three months from the date of constitution.
The composition of Task Force is as follows:
Shri T.S.R. Subramanian
( Retired Cabinet Secretary ) Chairman
TSR Subramanian is a former cabinet secretary of the India. He is a 1961 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from Uttar Pradesh Cadre.
Shri T.V Mohandas Pai ( Bangalore ) Member
T.V. Mohandas Pai is the Chairman of Manipal Global Education. He used to be a Member of the Board of Directors of Infosys, and Head Administration, Education and Research, Financial, Human Resources, and Infosys Leadership Institute.
Shri G.N. Bajpai ( Mumbai, Former Chairman, SEBI ) Member
Shri Ghyanendra Nath Bajpai is a distinguished leader in Indian business, was the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Mr. Bajpai is known for his visionary leadership and exemplary integrity. He has served/serves as non-executive chairman and a director on corporate boards in India and other countries, received awards for contribution to business, and authored several books.
Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia ( IIM, Ahmedabad ) Member
Prof. Dholakia is on the faculty of Economics Area at IIM Ahmedabad since 1985. He has about 37 years of experience of teaching Economics to different groups like students, executives, policy makers and senior government officers.
Shri R.S. Sharma ( Secretary (E & IT), Government of India ) - Member
R. S. Sharma joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) in 1978. In 1986, he wrote a program in DBASE, a programming language that would keep a record of all stolen firearms in the crime-prone district.
Shri L. C. Goyal ( Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Government of India ) Member
Shri L. C. Goyal, a 1979 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, is presently working as Secretary in Department of Rural Development.
Shri Rakesh Garg ( Secretary, Department of Telecom, Government of India ) Member
Shri Rakesh Garg is currently working as Secretary in Department of Telecom
Ms. Kavery Banerjee ( Secretary, Department of Posts, Government of India ) Member
Ms. Kavery Banerjee, IPoS 78, is presently working as Secretary, Department of Posts
Shri Kamleshwar Prasad ( Member (o), Department of Posts ) Member
Shri Kamleshwar Prasad, is a retired Member, Postal Services Board, Department of Posts
Shri Vasumitra ( CPMG, Delhi Circle, Department of Posts ) Member
Shri Vasumitra is presently working as Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Circle
Individuals, Groups and potential stake holders can give their feedback and suggestions on website (www.indiapost-taskforce.in), e-mail (taskforce.indiapost@gmail.com), (tsrsubramanian.taskforce@gmail.com) or by post to Member Secretary, Task Force on Leveraging the Post Office Network, 3rdFloor, Meghdoot Bhawan, Jhandewalan, New Delhi-110001. 
Friday, 5 September 2014
Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister of Communications & IT and Law & Justice, met 13 Probationers of the 2013 batch of the Indian Postal Service at Sanchar Bhawan on 4th September 2014. Secretary, Department of Posts and Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy were also present during the interaction.
While addressing the Probationers, the Hon’ble Minister highlighted the need to expose the young officers to the latest developments and emerging trends in the postal and logistics sectors. The Minister also highlighted the Digital India project of the Government of India to make broadband facility available in every village across the country. This would drive up e-Commerce business in villages. With its unparalleled rural reach, India Post would be best suited to offer delivery services to e-Commerce players. The Post Office can also become a focal point for delivering not only Government services but also e-services to the people as in e-service centres, apart from commercially remunerative services for corporate/private players including conducting market surveys, information dissemination, promoting digital literacy etc.
Thursday, 4 September 2014
COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE UN-CLAIMED AMOUNT REMAINED IN PPF, POST OFFICE AND SAVINGS SCHEMES
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
03-September-2014 18:01 IST
Finance Minister Approves Setting-up of A Committee to Examine un-Claimed Amount Remained in PPF, Post Office and Savings Schemes and Recommend how this Amount can be Used to Protect and Further the Financial Interest of the Senior Citizens.
The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has approved the setting-up of a Committee under the Chairmanship of Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to examine un-claimed amount remained in PPF, Post Office, Savings Schemes etc and recommend how this amount can be used to protect and further the financial interest of the senior citizens.
The Finance Minister, vide para 39 of his Budget Speech 2014-15, had announced that "a large amount of money is estimated to be lying as unclaimed amounts with PPF, Post Office, Savings Schemes etc. these are mostly out of investments belonging to the senior citizens and on their demise, remain unclaimed for want of relevant payment instructions" and has proposed to set-up a Committee to examine and recommend how this amount can be used to protect and further financial interest of the senior citizens.
Accordingly, with the approval of the Union Finance Minister, a Committee has been set-up with the following composition:
1) Deputy Governor, RBI - Chairman
2) Secretary, Department of Posts - Member
3) Joint Secretary (Law), M/o Law and Justice - Member
4) Dy. Managing Director of S.B.I - Member
5) Executive Director, Punjab National Bank - Member
6) Joint Secretary (Budget), DEA - Member
7) Joint Director, - Member Secretary
National Savings Institute
The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Committee would be:
· Based on defined scope, by Reserve Bank of India, estimation of amount lying unclaimed under various scheme's (Small Savings and other Savings Schemes of banks) with Post Offices/ Public Sector Banks;
· Procedure for bringing such unclaimed deposits to a common pool to be suggested by the Committee. Changes, if any, required to be made in the legal framework may be suggested. Committee to also suggest if such a pool should be placed within Government account or outside it.
· Committee to recommend how this unclaimed amount can be used to protect and further financial interests of the senior citizens.
The Committee will submit its Report by 31st December 2014.
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