Sanction of III MACP in Grade Pay Rs.4600 to the MCM (Master Craftsmen)

Grant of 3rd MACP in GP Rs.4600 to the Master Craftsmen(MCM)

Ph.:23382286

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultation Machinory

For Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001

E Mail: nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

No.NC/JCM/2019/MACP

Dated: September 26,2019

The Secretary,
Government of India
Department of Personal and Training
North Block,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Grant of 3rd MACP in GP Rs.4600 to the Master Craftsmen(MCM) of Defence Ministry, who holding the post of MCM in the Pre-revised pay scale of Rs.4500-7000 as on 31.12.2005.

  The above demand was discussed as Item No.19 of the Standing Committee meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 07.03.2019. The extract from the minutes of the above meeting is given below for your kind reference.

  ‘Chairman desired that Addl,Secretary, DOP&T may hold a meeting with the officials of MoD to Settle the matter.’

It is understood that as per the decision of the Chairman a meeting was held in DoP&T with the Officials of MoD. However till date the issue is not resolved and the affected employees are retiring without getting their due MACP benefits. Considering the delay which is taking place in settling this genuine demand it is requested that necessary instructions for granting MACP to the above mentioned affected employees of MoD may please be issued at the earliest. A copy of your instruction may please be endorsed to this Office.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Secretary

Analysis on the Income source of dependent parents of Government Employees

Review of the Income criteria for the dependent parents of Government Employees

Ph.:23382286

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultation Machinory

For Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001

E Mail: nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

No.NC/JCM/2019/Health

Dated: September 26,2019

The Secretary,
Government of India
Ministry of Health and family welfare
Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi

Respected Madam,

Sub: Review of the Income criteria for the dependent parents of Government Employees in the wake of the recent legislation of “Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens Act 2007”.

  The above demand was discussed as Item No.23 of the Standing Committee meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 07.03.2019. The extract from the minutes of the above meeting is given below for your kind reference.

‘Staff side Requested to consider removing the enactment of the above act by the Parliament, to enable the dependent of Govt, employees to avail medical treatment, since the act has made it mandatory for the Children to care for their parents at the old age. The CAT Ernakulam Bench has given a judgment in this regard.

Chairman desired that the Min, of Health may review this issue.’

The Ministry of Health have not yet taken a favorable decision to implement the above provisions of the “Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007”. It is therefore requested that since the CAT Ernakulam Judgment was already implemented for the petitioner it is requested that General Government order may please to be issued for extending the benefit of the above Act to all the Central Government employees.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Secretary

NPS covered pensioners allowed to use CGHS facilities without any bar of minimum qualification service

NPS covered pensioners allowed to use CGHS facilities without any bar of minimum qualification service

CGHS facilities to NPS covered Pensioners

 National Council (Staff Side)

The Secretary,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi-110011

Dated: September 26, 2019

Dear Sir,

Sub: CGHS facilities to NPS covered Pensioners - Req.
Ref.: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India’s G.O.No.S.11011/ 10/2012- CGHS(P)/ EHS dated 28.03.2017

Your kind attention is invited towards the above referred to O.M. dated 28th March, 2017, wherein a condition of Minimum Qualifying Service of 10 years has been laid down for availing CGHS facilities for NPS covered pensioners.

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In this connection, it would not be out of context to mention that, a substantial number of Gramin Dak Sewaks became regular employees of the Postal Department, crossing age of 50 years. All these CDSs, on having been regularised as Postal Employees after 50 years of age, are thus deprived of CGHS facilities on account of above-mentioned condition of minimum 10 years Qualifying Service, as such, the said condition is uncalled for an irrational.

It is, therefore, requested that, the matter may please be looked into in the foregoing, and the same be dispensed with, so that, any regular Government Employee on superannuation, may be NPS covered pensioners, should be allowed to avail CGHS facilities without any bar of Minimum Qualifying Service in the larger interest of justice.

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Yours faithfully,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

DoPT Orders 2019 – Encouraging Sports among Central Government Female Employees

DoPT Orders 2019

Promotion of Sports in Central Government Women Employees

F.No. 198/1/2019-20-CCSCSB

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel &. Training

(Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board)

Lok Nayak Bhawan

Dated 23rd September, 2019

CIRCULAR

Subject : – Promotion of Sports in Central Government Women Employees

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) is the Central Agency for promotion of Cultural and Sports activities amongst Central Government employees. CCSCSB ensures larger and effective participation of the Central Government employees in the said activities for physical fitness and recreation. With these objectives in view, the CCSCSB holds Inter- Ministry and All India Civil Services in various sports disciplines.

Check this: DOPT – Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports and Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees

It has been observed that participation of Women employees is very less in the Inter-Ministry Tournaments especially in team games such as Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Kabaddi and individual events i.e. Lawn Tenn is, Swimming, and Weightlifting & Power lifting.

In order to increase the participation of Women employees in the above games, CCSCSB is planning to orga nise Women Sports Awareness Programmes in various buildings of Ministries/ Departments located in Delhi.

The Board is also planning to organise Women Sports Meet in Nov/ Dec 2019 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex. The Central Govt. Women employees who are willing to participate can contact the following persons for the games mentioned against each . Also any Ministry/Department keen to organise women sports awareness programme in their building /office can contact the following persons.

Check this Latest DoPT Orders 2019

S.No.	Sport/ Game	Name	Ministry/ Deptt.	M.NO.
1	Power lifting	Ms. Sonika Khattar	I&B	9810875891
2	Cricket	Ms. Manju Maan	Department of Biotechnoloqy	7503964092
3	Volleyball	Ms. Sita Tiwari	Defence	9990026930
4	Kabaddi	Ms. Alpana Kariti	Health & Family Welfare	9654673235
5	Wrestling	Ms. Jyoti	Income Tax Department	7827653570
6	All Other Team Games	Shri T.K. Rawat	Defence	9899232337

All the Welfare Officers are requested to give wide publicity to the Circular amongst their women employees in the Ministries/ Departments and attached/ subordinate offices and help/ intimate the Board to organise women sports awareness programme in their Ministry/ Department.

(Kulbhushan Malhotra)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Tele No. 011-24646961

To,
The Welfare Officers of all Ministries/Department

Source: DoPT

DOPT Orders 2019 - Recording the procurement attaining from GeM (e-Marketplace) portal in Self-appraisal of APAR form

APAR – Reflection of utilization of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in Annual Performance Assessment Report

DoPT Orders 2019

F.No.21011/04/2019-Estt. A-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 24 September, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reflection of utilization of Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR).

The undersigned is directed to say that Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal facilitates online procurement of common use goods & services by various Government Ministries/ Departments. Procurement of goods & services through GeM portal has been made mandatory by Government of India under Rule 149 of General Financial Rules, 2017, for goods and services available on GeM. GeM aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement and to achieve the best value for money.

Also read: Recording of the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) for the 2017 – 18 financial year for CSS officers

To ensure that this digital e-Commerce portal for procurement of goods and services is appropriately utilized by all the Ministries/ Departments, it has been decided, with the approval of the competent authority, that a reflection of the work done through GeM by the Officer Reported Upon (ORU) shall be made in the APAR of Group ‘A’, Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ officers belonging to Central Civil Services (other than All India Services).

The ORU, who are handling procurement from GeM portal in their Ministry/ Department/ Organisation, while recording Self-appraisal in APAR form, against the column ‘Targets/ Objectives/ Goals’ shall specify the ‘Total budget allocated for procurement by the Ministry Department /Division/ Section’ (as may be applicable in the case of the ORU) and against the corresponding column ‘Achievements’, the ORU shall indicate

•     the ‘Total procurement through GeM portal’ made by him/her during the period of report,
•     specifying the % of procurement through GeM portal,
•     the procurements made outside GeM and the reasons therefor, and
•     steps taken for promotion of GeM in the Ministry/ Department/ Division / Section.

The Reporting and Reviewing officers, shall, in general, while recording the numerical grading under Work Output’, ‘Personal Attributes’ and ‘Functional Competency’ in the APARs, shall, wherever applicable, take into account the performance of the ORU for procurement of goods & services through GeM, in accordance with the extant instructions in force during the period of report. Also, the remarks recorded by the ORU in Self-appraisal against Targets and Achievements on procurements made (as mentioned at para 3 above), may specifically be taken into account by the Reporting and Reviewing officers, while according numerical grading for items such as ‘Accomplishment of planned work/work allotted as per subjects allotted’ under Work Output and ‘Knowledge of Rules /Regulations /Procedures in the area of function and ability to apply them correctly’ under Functional Competency. A reflection of the performance of the ORU with reference to procurement through GeM or otherwise may also be recorded by the Reporting Officer in the Pen Picture.

Also check: Online generation and recording of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR)

The above provisions would be applicable for APAR from the reporting year 2019-20 onwards. The APAR format may be modified accordingly in the manner indicated in Annexure-I. A sample format of Self-appraisal Section and Reporting Section of APAR is at Annexure-II for reference.

All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring the above instructions to the notice of all the offices under them for strict implementation.

(Kabindra Joshi)
Director

Source: DoPT

Gazette Notification - Central Civil Services CCS (Pension) Second Amendment Rules, 2019

Gazette Notification - Central Civil Services CCS (Pension) Second Amendment Rules, 2019

CCS (Pension) Second Amendment Rules, 2019.

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 19th September, 2019

G.S.R. 673(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, namely :-

Check this: Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

1. Short title and commencement. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Pension) Second Amendment Rules, 2019.
(2) They shall come into force from 1st day of October, 2019

2. In the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972,-
(i) in rule 54,
(a) in sub-rule (3), -

• (A) in clause (a), in sub–clause (i), the words “after having rendered not less than seven years’ continuous service” shall be omitted;
• (B) in clause (b), in sub-clause (i), the words “after having rendered not less than seven years’ continuous service” shall be omitted;

(b) after sub-rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely: –

• “(3A) Where of a Government servant who died within ten years before the 1st day of October, 2019, without completing, continuous service of seven years, his family shall be eligible for family pension at enhanced rates in accordance with sub-rule (3) with effect from the 1st day of October, 2019, subject to fulfilment of other conditions for grant of family pension.”

(ii) in rule 79, for clauses (a) and (b), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:-

(a) For the purpose of Family Pension, 1964, if the family of the deceased Government servant has become eligible for family pension in accordance with sub-rule (2) of rule 54, the amount of family pension and the period for which it is payable shall be determined in accordance with sub-rule (3) of rule 54 within one month from the date of receipt of intimation of the date of death of the Government servant.

Also read: Central Civil Services (Leave) Second Amendment Rules, 2017

(b) For the purpose of death gratuity ,–

• (i) If the entire service rendered by the deceased Government servant is not capable of being verified and accepted, the amount of death gratuity shall be provisionally determined in accordance with clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 50 on the basis of the length of qualifying service which is verified and accepted immediately preceding the date of death of the Government servant and the amount of death gratuity, so determined shall be authorised to the beneficiaries on provisional basis within one month from the date of receipt of intimation of date of death of the Government servant.
• (ii) The final amount of the death gratuity shall be determined by the Head of Office on the acceptance and verification of the entire spell of service by him within a period of six months from the date on which the authority for the payment of provisional death gratuity was issued and the balance, if any, becoming payable as a result of determination of the final amount of death gratuity shall then be authorised to the beneficiaries.”;

(iii) for Form 18, the following Form shall be substituted, namely:-

“Form 18
[See rules 78(1), 80(1), 80(3), 80 (5), 80-B (1) and 80-B (5)]
Assessment and authorisation of payment of family pension and death gratuity when a Government servant dies while in service

Download the FORM 18

NPS - State government conference about benefits of National Pension System by PFRDA

NPS

NPS - State government conference about benefits of National Pension System by PFRDA

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PRESS RELEASE

Conference on Implementation of National Pension System by State Governments

A conference on implementation of National Pension System by State Governments was organized by PFRDA on 10th Sept 2018 at IHC, New Delhi. The prime objective was to provide a forum to all State Governments, where the progress in the implementation of NPS with respect to compliance of timelines in various NPS related activities could be brought to the fore and a way forward could be provided. Higher officials from all State Governments attended the conference.

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Dr. Badri Singh Bhandari, Whole Time Member (Economics) in his opening address informed the state government officials about the features and benefits of NPS and various initiatives undertaken by PFRDA. He emphasised the use of online generation of PRAN, dashboard facility for effective monitoring of nodal officers and timely submission of subscriber registration forms and regular remittance of subscriber contribution. He reiterated about the issuance of guidelines by State Governments regarding procedure and timelines to be followed by State Governments for registration of new employees, upload of SCFs and remittance of the NPS contributions. He also touched upon the need of resolving pending grievances and withdrawals on priority by the nodal officers.
Sh. Ajay Narayan Jha, Secretary, Dept of Expenditure, Govt. of India in his address stated that the need of contributory system of pension arose due to the twin objectives to ensure fiscal prudence and secure old age income security in the country. Fiscally strong States are important for progress and development as the pension liabilities of the government has been increasing in terms of proportion of GDP. He advised participating State Governments to monitor the performance of NPS implementation with respect to timely completion of NPS related activities at nodal office level.

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Chairman, PFRDA, Sh. Hemant G. Contractor, emphasized on the need for the government officials to be aware of the determinants of pension. NPS, being a contributory and market driven scheme, is different from the earlier pension system in the government, which was a formula based PAYG (Pay As You Go) scheme. In NPS, pension is dependent on various factors, such as the contribution amount, period of contribution, regularity in remittances, returns on investment, withdrawals, deferment options and choice of annuity. He urged the State governments to adopt online PRAN generation Module (OPGM) and to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of NPS. He also urged State Governments to ensure extending choices similar to those available to non-government subscribers and also to frame Rules for the guidance of government staff handling NPS in the States.
Quite a few presentations were made by various stakeholders under NPS for the benefit of the participants. As on 31st August, 2018, 28 States have implemented NPS and there are 32.51 Lakh subscribers with asset under management of Rs 1,16,227.49 Cr.

Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for Central Government Employees who dies early in his career

Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for Central Government Employees who dies early in his career

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

23 SEP 2019 6:46PM

On death of a Government servant while in service, the family is entitled to a family pension in accordance with Rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. The family pension was payable at enhanced rate of 50% of the pay last drawn for a period of 10 years, if the Government servant had rendered a continuous service of not less than seven years; thereafter the rate of family pension was 30% of the pay last drawn. In case the Government servant had rendered a service of less than seven years before his death, the rate of family pension was 30% from the beginning and family pension at enhanced rate of 50% of last pay drawn was not payable to the family.

Also read: Steps to complete the pension case as prescribed in in CCS Pension Rules, 1972

The Government felt that the need for family pension at enhanced rate is more in the case of a Government servant who dies early in his career, as his pay at the initial phase of service is much less. The Government has, therefore, amended Rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 by a notification dated 19th September, 2019. As per the amended Rule 54, the family of a Government servant, who dies within seven years of joining service, will also be eligible for family pension at enhanced rate of 50% of last pay drawn, for a period of 10 years.

The above amendment would be effective from 1st October, 2019. However, the families of Government servants who died before completion of service of seven years within 10 years before 1st October, 2019, will also be eligible for family pension at enhanced rates with effect from 1st October, 2019.

Also check: Delay in finalization of Pension/Family Pension claims due to common errors/mistakes found therein

The benefit of amended provisions would be available to the families of all Government servants, including the personnel of CAPFs, in the unfortunate event of their death within seven years of joining Government service.

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Lifting the ban on Central Government Ministries/ Departments buying fresh cars - DoE

DoE

Lifting the ban on Central Government Ministries/ Departments buying fresh cars - DoE

F .No. 7(1 )/E.Coord/ 2019
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.Coord.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

North Block, New Delhi
September 17th 2019

Subject: Lifting of the ban on purchase of new vehicles by Ministries / Departments

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Reference is invited to Para 2.3 of this Department's OM No. 7(1 ) /E.Coord'/ 2014 dated 29.10.2014 pertaining to economy measures and rationalization of expenditure wherein it stated that "Purchase of new vehicles to meet the operational requirement of Defence Forces, Central Paramilitary Forces & security related organizations are permitted. Ban on purchase of other vehicles (including staff cars) will continue except against condemnation". Consequent to the aforesaid condition, all proposals relating to purchase of vehicles by Ministries/Departments other than those against condemnation were being made with the concurrence of the Department of Expenditure.

(2) The matter regarding ban on purchase of vehicles (including staff cars) except against condemnation has been reassessed and examined by this Department.

(3) I am directed to state that the ban on purchase of other vehicles (including staff cars) except against condemnation stands withdrawn with immediate effect. The purchase of new staff cars on requirement basis including against condemnation will continue to be regulated within the ceiling fixed by the Department of Expenditure from time to time. Purchase of vehicles other than staff cars for operational need is also allowed. Ministries/Departments in consultation with their Financial Advisers shall ensure that all purchases of vehicles are made judiciously keeping in mind the principle of 'need' and 'want' and GFR 2017 provisions on procurement are adhered to strictly.

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To
All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India
Copy to:

1. Cabinet Secretary
2. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister
3. Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog
4. Financial Advisors of All Ministries/ Departments

(Thanglemlian)
Director (E.Coord)
Tele: 23093290

Source: DoE

GDS - Child Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks

GDS

Child Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks

No.17-31/2016-GDS

Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 18.09.2019

Office Memorandum

Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

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Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions on the subject of Children Education Facilitation Allowance as under :-

(i) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilization operation, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance would be admissible in respect of children born out of the first instance of such failure beyond the usual two children norm.

(ii) The amount of reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs.6000/- per annum (fixed) per child. This amount of Rs.6000/- is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses incurred by the GDS. In order to claim reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance, the GDS should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period/year for which claim has been preferred. The Certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In case such certificate can not be obtained, self-attested copy of the report card or self attested fee receipt(s) {including e-receipt(s)} confirming/indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced as a supporting document to claim Children Education Facilitation Allowance. The period/year means academic year i.e. twelve months of complete academic session.

(iii) Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed in a single form only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth (Proforma enclosed).

(iv) In case both the spouses are GDS/ Government servant, only one of them can avail reimbursement under Children Education Facilitation Allowance or CEA (in case of Government servant).

(v) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be done just once in a financial year after completion of the financial year.

(vi) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his/her class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be stopped. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or mid- session, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be reimbursable.

Also check: Guidelines for Payment of Children Education Allowance as per 7th CPC

(vii) If a GDS dies while in service, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not engaged as GDS or not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous body, PSU, Semi Government Organization such as Municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be payable to the children till such time the GDS would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions, laid down in this OM.

(viii) In case of discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the GDS ceases to be in engagement due to discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down in this OM.

ix) The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age.

(x) Reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by the junior Colleges or school affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.
(xi) Children Education Facilitation Allowance is allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other conditions laid down in this OM.

(xii) The Children Education Facilitation Allowance is admissible in respect of children studying from two classes before class one to 12th standard and also for the initial two years of a diploma/certificate course from Polytechnic/ITI/ Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the GDS has not been granted Children Education Facilitation Allowance in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.

(xiii) In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Government school or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or not, recognized by the Central or State Government or Union Territory Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution/school is situated.

(xiv) In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance paid by the GDS shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.

(xv) The Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible to a GDS while he/she is on duty or is under put off duty or is on leave. Provided that during any period which is treated as ‘non counted for duty’, the GDS shall not be eligible for the Children Education Facilitation Allowance for that period.

3. These above instructions would come into effect from 1st October, 2019. For the current financial year, GDS shall be eligible for CEFA @ Rs.3000/- per child.

4. This issues in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training vide their ID No DoP&T I.D.No. A- 27012/02/2018-Estt. (AL) dated 05.09.2018 & Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, ID Note No.7-31/2016-E.III (A) dated 06.09.2019/ eFTS 1170513/2019.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(S.B.Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tel. No. 011-23096629
Email- adggds@indiapost.gov.in

Indian Railway Bonus 2019 – Railway employees will get bonus equivalent to 78 days of wages

Indian Railway Bonus 2019 – Railway employees will get bonus equivalent to 78 days of wages

RAILWAY BONUS 2019

Indian Railways employees will get a bonus equivalent to 78 days of wages this year, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. The move, the minister said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, will benefit 11 lakh railway employees.

Also check: Railway Bonus – Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to the Railway employees for the year 2018-19

The bonus will cost the government Rs. 2,024 crore, he said.

Mr Javadekar also said this will mark the sixth straight year in which the Railway staff will get a bonus.

Check this: Railway Bonus 2018 – PLB 78 Days to Railway Employees

Election Holiday 2019: Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll 23rd September 2019

Election Holiday 2019: Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll 23rd September 2019

Election Holiday 2019

Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll 23rd September 2019

F. No. 12/3/2016-JCA-2

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension s

(Department of Personnel & Training)

Establishment (JCA-2) Section

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 12th September , 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Bye elections to State Legislative Assemblies for Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh on 23.09.2019 (Monday) – Grant of Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll – regarding

Check the Election Holidays 2019

As per the notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on 12th September 2019, bye-election to the following State Legislative Assemblies in the States of Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh will be held on 23rd September 2019 (Monday).

The undersigned is directed to state that, as informed by the Election
Commission of India, vide their letter No. ECI/ PN/77/ 2019, dated 25.08.2019, Bye -election to the following State Legislative Assemblies in the States of Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh will be held on 23.09.20 19 (Monday).

Check this Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of poll – Election Commission of India
 

S.No.	States	Number & Name of Assembly Constituency
1	Chhattisgarh	88 – Dantewada (ST)
2	Kerala	93 – Pala
3	Tripura	14 – Badharghat (SC)
4	Uttar Pradesh	28 – Hamirpur

2. In this regard, it is stated that the guidelines issued by this Department vide OM No. 12/14/99 -JCA, dated 10.10.2001 regarding closure of Government Offices and grant of paid holiday, may be followed by all the Central Government Offices, including the industrial establishments, in the concerned State

3. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.

4 . Hindi version will follow.

(S. P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

		Source: DoPT

DoPT Orders 2019 Amendment in the CCS Leave Rules 1972 consequent upon 7th CPC

DoPT Orders 2019

DoPT Orders 2019 Amendment in the CCS Leave Rules 1972 consequent upon 7th CPC

No. 11020/01/2017-Estt. (L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Date: 30.8.2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Amendment in the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 consequent upon the implementation of the recommendations of 7th CPC.

The undersigned is directed to say that the Government has accepted the recommendations of the 7th CPC and implemented the same vide Notification dated 11.12.2018. This Notification has been uploaded in the Department's website also at the address. However, despite issue of the notification in this regard, some employees have been seeking formal and informal clarifications with regard to the amendments carried through the above Notification. Keeping this in view, following clarifications specifying the amendments carried out in the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 vide the above said Notification are issued:

Also check: TYPES OF LEAVE ADMISSIBLE: Leave Rules – CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972

I. The amendments made in the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 vide Notification dated 11.12.2018, have come into force w.e.f. 14.12.2018 when the Notification was published in the official gazette.

II. Government servants serving in a Vacation Department have been allowed Earned Leave in place of Half Pay Leave by amending Rule 28 and Rule 29.

III. With the amendment of Rule 43-C relating to Child Care Leave (CCL), following changes have been made:-

(a) CCL may be granted at 100% of the leave salary for the first 365 days and 80% of the leave salary for the next 365 days.
(b) CCL may be extended to single male parents who may include unmarried or widower or divorcee employees.
(c) For single female Government servants, the CCL may be granted for six spells in a calendar year. However, for other eligible Government servants, it will continue to be granted for a maximum of 3 spells in a calendar year.

IV. "Special Disability Leave for injury intentionally inflicted" under Rule 44 has been substituted by a new Leave named "Work Related Illness and Injury Leave (WRIIL)" which may be granted to a Government servant (whether permanent or temporary), who suffers illness or injury that is attributable to or aggravated in the performance of her or his official duties or in consequence of her or his official position. With the introduction of WRIIL, "Special Disability Leave for accidental injury" (under Rule 45) and Hospital Leave (under Rule 46) have been deleted. WRIIL has foil owing provisions:-

Also check: Child Care Leave - DoPT

(a) Full pay and allowances will be granted to all. employees during the entire period of hospitalization on account of WRIIL.

(b) Beyond hospitalization, WRIIL will be governed as follows:

(i) Government servants (other than military officers) will be paid full pay and allowances for the 6 months immediately following hospitalization and Half Pay only for 12 months beyond that period. The Half Pay period may be commuted to full pay with corresponding number of days of HPL debited from the employee's leave account.
(ii) For officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (GAFF), full pay and allowances will be paid for the 6 months immediately following hospitalization, and full pay only for the next 24 months.
(iii) Personnel below the rank of officers of GAFF will be paid full pay and allowances, with no limit regarding the period of leave.
(iv) In the case of persons to whom the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 applies, the amount of leave salary payable under WRIIL shall be reduced by the amount of compensation payable under the Act.
(v) No EL or HPL will be credited during the period that employee is on WRIIL.

(Rajendra Prasad Tewari)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele. No. 26164316

To,
All Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government

Source: DoPT

Central Government employees have a low-interest house construction advance

House Building Advance (HBA)

Central Government employees have a low-interest house construction advance

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the lowering of interest rates will encourage more government employees to buy new houses as they were “a major contributor” to the overall demand.

Also Read: 7th Pay Commission House Building Advance

New Measures to Boost Housing Sector

Relaxation of ECB guidelines for Affordable housing

• ECB guidelines will be relaxed to facilitate financing for home buyers who are eligible under the PMAY, in consultation with RBI.
• This is in addition to the existing norms for ECB for affordable housing.

House Building Advance

• The interest rate on House Building Advance shall be lowered and linked with the 10 Year G Sec Yields.
• Government servants contribute to a major component of demand for houses. This will encourage more government servants to buy new houses

Also Check: Clarifications regarding House Building Advance - HBA

West Bengal 6th PC implementation - Revised Pay Structure from January 2020

WB 6th PC implementation - Revised Pay Structure from January 2020

West Bengal 6th Pay Commission implementation - Revised Pay Structure from January 2020

Also read: West Bengal government declares 10% DA hike from Jan 1, 2016

On 13th September 2019, the State Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee stated in Kolkata that the Pay Panel Committee submitted its first report to the Government and the recommendations of the report will accept, she added.

The minimum basic pay may be raised to Rs.17.990 from the existing of level of Rs. 7000.
As per the recommendations of the Pay Commission report, the minimum gross salary will be more than Rs. 20,000 and the Gratuity ceiling will be increased to 10 lakh.

Also Check - West Bengal declares additional holiday for “May Day”

The Pay Commission also recommended to Dearness allowance merge with basic pay with new pay bands.

About then thousand crore rupees will be spent additionally from State exchequer for implementing all the recommendations of 6th pay commission including new pay structure to West Bengal Government Employees.

Booking of expenditure towards Interest on delayed / non- deposit of National Pension System (NPS) Contributions

NPS

Booking of expenditure towards Interest on delayed / non- deposit of National Pension System (NPS) Contributions

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBA No. 78 /2019

No. 2019//\C-l l / 21/6

New Delhi, dated 05.09.2019

1. General Managers/ FA & CAOs etc (As per standard List 1)
2. All attached offices/ Subordinates offices (As per standard List II)

Sub: Booking of expenditure towards Interest on delayed/non- deposit of National Pension System (NPS) Contributions.

Advanced Correction Slip No. 144 modifying/ introducing the existing/new detailed head under Sub Major Head 11 (erstwhile D.No. 13/Abstract 0) for booking of Revenue expenditure towards Interest on delayed /non-deposit of NPS Contributions and introduction of new Primary Unit for booking Interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS contribution in both Revenue and Capital Expenditure i n Indian Railway finance Code Vol. I I (Second Reprint 2008) is enclosed for necessary
Contents of the correction slip may please be circulated suitably. Kindly acknowledge receipt.
DA: As above.

(Sanjeev Sharma)
Director Finance/ Accounts
Railway Board

Advance Correction Slip No. 144
Indian Railway Finance Code Vol. II (Reprint Edition 2008)

I. Please modify /introduce the detailed head under Sub Major Head 11 (erstwhile Demand No. 13/Abstract O) as under:

Minor Head
100 Govt. Contribution for Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Sub Head
110 Govt Contribution for Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Interest

Detailed Head
111 Government Contribution for Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.112 Interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS Contribution

II. Please introduce the following new Primary Unit for booking interest on delayed/ Non-deposit of N PS contributions under Revenue classification.

54 Interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS contribution
III. Please introduce the following new Primary Unit for booking interest on delayed/ Non-deposit of NPS contributions under Capital classification.

54 Interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS contribution

Note:

i. Expenditure on interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS contributions in case of Capital portion (Construction and Production Units) establishment shall be booked to Primary Unit 54 - Interest on delayed/ non-deposit of NPS contributions under expenditure head to which Government Contribution to Defined Pension Scheme is being charged .

ii. Expenditure on interest on delayed/non-deposit of NPS contributions under Major Head 3001 (erstwhile Demand No. 1& 2) will be booked under Primary Unit 54 - Interest on delayed/ non-deposit of NPS contributions.

(Authority : Board's Letter No. 2019/ AC-11/ 21/6 dated 05.09.2019)

Source: Railway Board

Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to the Station Master category in Railways

NFIR

Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to the Station Master category in Railways.

No. IV//MACPS/ 09/2019

Dated: 09/09/2019

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to the Station Master category in Railways - reg.

Federation feels disappointed that despite the above subject was listed in the PNM Agenda two years ago, there has been no decision from Railway Board till date.

Vide NFIR's letter of even no. dated 09/04/2019, merits of the case have been adequately explained besides extract of Item No. 31 of Railway Board's letter PC-V/99/1/1/1 dated 19/02/2002 has also been furnished. In terms of item No. 31 of Board's letter dated 19/02/2002, the Station Masters are entitled for 3rd financial upgradation under MACPS in GP 5400/ Level-9 (7th CPC). In this connection, Railway Board's letter No. PC- V/2019/ CC/7/WCR dated 05/04/2019 addressed to General Manager (P), W.C. Railway, Jabalpur allowing 3rd financial upgradation in terms of Board's letter dated 19th February,2002 (para 1.4) may be connected. It is however unfortunate that although the case of Station Master category gets covered by Railway Board's letter dated 19th February, 2002 for the purpose of entitlement of 3rd financial upgradation (GP 5400/Level-9) under MACPS, the Railway Board have not responded to Federation's PNM Item No. 15/2017 even after lapse of two years.

Attention is also invited to 7th CPC recommendation contained in para 11.40.55 of the report, relevant extract of which is placed below:-

"Keeping in mind the identical educational qualifications required for the posts of ASM and SM, with practically no difference in the functions performed by .them, and the historical importance of the post, it is recommended that the ASMs in GP 2800 should first be upgraded to GP 4200 and then fitted in the revised Pay Matrix. The cadre will then have 60 percent posts in Level 60 and 40 percent in Level 7. The designation of ASM may be abolished".

Federation once again urges upon the Railway Board to expedite action and decision, granting 3rd financial upgradation under MACPS to Station Master category in GP 5400/ Level-9.

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

Source: NFIR

Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/ Departments under CSS/ Non-CSS posts to NITI

DoPT Orders 2019

NITI

Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/ Departments under CSS/ Non-CSS posts to National Institution for Transforming India Aayog under Central Staffing Scheme on lateral shift basis

No. 7/3/2018 EO(MM-II)Pt.I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(Office of the Establishment Officer)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 9th September, 2019

To,
All Secretaries,
Ministries / Departments of Government of India

Subject: Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/ Departments under CSS/ Non-CSS posts to National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog under Central Staffing Scheme on lateral shift basis.

Sir/ Madam,
This is regarding filling up the posts of Deputy Secretary/ Director level in the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog under the Central Staffing Scheme on lateral shift basis. The applications were invited for the post vide circular of even number dated 26.12.2018(copy enclosed).
It has been decided to extend the last date for submission of application till 16.10.2019.

This may be brought to the notice of all concerned and the application(s) of the eligible candidate(s) may please be forwarded accordingly.

Yours faithfully,
(J.Srinivasan)
Director (MM)

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The officers who are working at DS/ Director level n different Ministries/ Departments under the Central Staffing Scheme/Non Central Staffing Scheme/ex-cadre posts will be eligible to apply for these posts. If the officer is selected for the post, it will be treated as a lateral shift'. which would entail additional tenure of three years as per the special dispensation allowed For appointment in NITI Aayog that permits total deputation tenure up to 8 years on shift in NITI Secretariat or vice versa. The +3 option would be available only to those officers who are already working on a CSS/Non-CSS post/ex-cadre post at the centre. The additional tenure is subject to completion of two years on the present stint on the deputation post and availability of cadre clearance. In the absence of cadre clearance (for +3 tenure), the tenure will be restricted to the balance period of four/five years central deputation tenure.

The post may be circulated amongst tile officers working on deputation at Deputy Secretary / Director or equivalent level on Central Staffing Scheme/ Non Central Staffing Scheme/ ex-cadre posts in the Government of India on priority basis. Names of the willing and eligible officers who can be spared by the Ministries/ Departments may be forwarded to this Department along with the approval of the Minister-in-Charge, cadre clearance (for +3 tenure vigilance clearance, detailed bio-data in the enclosed proforma and attested copies of ACR (s).

Source: DoPT

Issue of OPD Medicines for CGHS beneficiaries going abroad

CGHS

Issue of OPD Medicines for CGHS beneficiaries going abroad

No.1-40/2019-CGHS/C&P/DIR/CGHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011
Dated the 19th August , 2019

OFFICE ORDER

Subject: - Issue of OPD Medicines for CGHS beneficiaries going abroad

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With reference to the above subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to Circular No 4-20/2003 - C&P Section dated the 28th April , 2005 vide which guidelines were issued for supply of OPD Medicines for upto '6' months to CGHS beneficiaries , who are going to stay abroad and to state that the matter has been reviewed by this Ministry and it is now decided in modification of the earlier guidelines that hereinafter, Chief Medical Officer I/C of concerned CGHS Wellness Centre is empowered for issue of OPD medicines for upto six months to the CGHS beneficiaries visiting abroad, subject to submission of the following documents:

(a) Copy of valid CGHS Card.
(b) Valid prescription for six months.
(c) Documentary Proof of going abroad like ticket , visa etc.

(Dr. Atul Prakash)
Director, CGHS

Source: CGHS

Annual Health Check-up at Hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries aged 75 years and above

CGHS

Annual Health Check-up at Hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries aged 75 years and above

Z 15025/ 36/2019/ DIR/CGHS/ CGHS(P)pt
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 19th August, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Annual Health Check-up at Hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary card holders) aged 75 years and above- regarding

With reference to the above mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to state that the matter relating to Annual Health Check-up at private hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of elderly CGHS beneficiaries was under consideration at this Ministry and it has now bean decided that hereinafter, CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries {Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above shall be permitted to undergo ‘Annual Health Check-up’ at CGHS empanelled hospitals.

Permission in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above shall be granted by CMO in charge of CGHS Wellness Centre.

The private hospitals empanelled under CGHS shall perform the Annual Health Check-up at CGHS rates and extend cashless facility for the same in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above.

(Rajeev Attri)
Under Secretary to Government of India

Source: CGHS

Enforcement of various provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019

Ministry Of Law & Justice
Enforcement of various provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019.

04 SEP 2019

The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 was notified on 9th August, 2019. Sub-Section 2 of Section 1 of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides as under:-

“(2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, it shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.”

The Central Government by exercising powers conferred under sub-section 1 of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019, appoints the 30th August, 2019, for enforcement of the following Sections of the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019:-

(i) Section 1;

(ii) Section 4 to 9 [both inclusive];

(iii) Section 11 to Section 13 [both inclusive];

(iv) Section 15.

Necessary Gazette Notification in this regard has been issued by the Central Government. In pursuance of the above notification, the section 17, 23,29A, 34, 37, 45 and 50 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the Act) stand amended. Also three new sections namely 42A, 42B, and 87 stand inserted in the Act. The insertion of section 87 is with retrospective effect i.e. 23rd October, 2015, with a view to clarify the applicability of the said cut-off date on arbitration and related court proceedings.

PIB

Railways – Remuneration to Railway Officers acting as Arbitrators

Railways – Remuneration to Railway Officers acting as Arbitrators

Railways

Remuneration to Railway Officers acting as ArbitratorsGOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2019/Trans Cell/ S&T/ Suggestions from GMs

Dated: 02.09.2019

The General Manager, All Indian Railways/ PUs, NF(Con), CORE
The DG/RDSO/Lucknow, DG/ NAIR/ Vadodara
CAOs, DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna, COFMOW/ NDLS, RWP/ Bela, CAO/IROAF

Sub: Remuneration to Railway Officers acting as Arbitrators.

Ref:

    Railway Board’s letter no. E(G) 2010 HO 1/20 dated 11.09.2010.
    Railway Board’s letter no. E(G)2004 1101-2 dated 24.02.2004.
    GM/SR’s Letter No. G.203/P/SOP/CRB dated 31.01.2019.

With reference to GM/SR’s letter at (3) above and Board’s letter at (1) above, Board (FC & CRB) have approved the following:

Enhancing the honorarium paid to Railway Servants appointed to act as Arbitrator from Rs 500/- per day to Rs 1000/- per day and from Rs 250/- per half day to Rs 500/- per half day subject to a maximum of Rs 20,000/- per case.

Other extant instructions/guidelines issued from Board on the subject remains unchanged or as modified from time to time.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of Railway Board.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt and ensure compliance.

(Umesh Balonda)
Executive Director/S&T
Transformation Cell

(Sanjeeb Kumar)
Executive Director Accounts
Transformation Cel

Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to the Railway employees for the year 2018-19

Railway Bonus

Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to the Railway employees for the year 2018-19

No. I/10/Part IV

Dated: 19/08/2019

The Chairman,
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to the Railway employees for the year 2018-19.

NFIR brings to your kind notice that the Productivity Linked Bonus formula was conceptualized in November, 1979 by an agreement between the Federations and Railway Ministry. So far as the Salary Calculation Ceiling for the purpose of payment of P.L. Bonus is concerned, you may kindly be aware that the notional salary at Rs. 7000/- p.m. is taken into account and amount arrived at NFIR has been repeatedly urging upon the Railway Ministry to remove salary calculation ceiling for making payment of P.L. Bonus to the Railway employees on actual wages as the payment is linked with productivity. This was also part of Charter of Demands of NFIR placed before the Railway Ministry when Strike Notice was served on 09th June, 2016. However, this issue is yet to be resolved.
So far as payment of P.L. Bonus for the year 2018-19, to be paid to Railway employees before the commencement of Dussehra Puja Holidays is concerned, NFIR places the following facts for kind appreciation : -

• Despite over 2 & half lakh vacancies, the Railway employees have given qualitative output during the year 2018- 19, shouldering additional burden which fact needs to be given greater consideration for the purpose of revising the number of days wages upwardly for payment of P.L. Bonus.
• Over two lakh employees have been performing twelve hours duty per day, despite justification exists for introduction of eight hours duty under "Continuous" classification on the basis of Job Analysis. The Zonal Railways are yet to comply with Railway Board's instructions dated 30th September, 2016 for revising the classification from 'EI' to 'Continuous' . This also needs to be given due weightage.
• The overall performance of Railway employees has been 'Very Good' as there has been no dislocation/ detention on employees' account.
• During the previous seven years, the P.L. Bonus was paid to Railway employees equivalent to 78 days wages (with notional salary calculation). Upward revision of P.L. Bonus days beyond 78 days wages, would motivate Railway employees to continue to perform with determination.
• Federation insists that Capital input should not be taken as criteria at all, as the utilization of the said Capital is in the hands of management as workers are not concerned with said investment. It is further placed on record that at no point of time, consultations were made with the Federations on the need for capital investment or otherwise.

Summing up, NFIR urges the Railway Board (CRB) to kindly consider for enhancement of number of days wages than previous years for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to Railway Employees before commencement of Dussehra Puja Holidays.

Yours faithfully,

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: Railway Bonus 2019