7th PAY COMMISSION NEWS - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Expected DA from July 2014 - AICPIN for the month of Feb 2014 According to the press release of Labour Bureau, Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers) for February 2014 increased by one point and pegged at 238 from the existing level of 237. The detailed report of the index will be published soon.

UPGRADATION OF GRADE PAY OF LDC & UDC-YET ANOTHER CASE IS FILED.      Dear friends, All India Association of Clerical Employees of Ordinance Factories, HVP Branch Chennai has filed a case in CAT Chennai vide OA No. 1534/2013 on  LDC/UDC case. This will essentially strengthen the fight for the upgradation of grade pay of LDC/UDC further. With greetings TKR Pillai General Secretary Mob. 09425372172

Grant of MACP benefit to the eligible employees in the hierarchy of promotional grade: Compliance of CAT Principal Bench Directive on 12.03.2014 in OA No. 864/2014 - BPMS BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH (AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS) (AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.M.S.) (RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVT. OF INDIA) CENTRAL OFFICE: 2-A, NAVEEN MARKET, KANPUR – 208001, PH & FAX : (0512) 2332222 MOBILE: 09415733686, 09235729390, 09335621629, WEB : www.bpms.org.in REF: BPMS / MACPS / 64 (7/3/M) Dated: 31.03.2014 To, The Secretary, Govt of India, Min of Defence, South Block, DHQ PO, New Delhi - 110011 Subject: Grant of MACP benefit to the eligible employees in the hierarchy of promotional grade: Compliance of CAT Principal Bench Directive on 12.03.2014 in OA No. 864/2014. Respected Sir, With due regards, I would like to draw your kind attention on the subject wherein the issue of grant of MACP benefit in the hierarchy of promotional grade instead of hierarchy

Vacation and Breaks in Kendriya Vidyalayas during 2014-15 (A) Summer Stations : (I) Regions covered: Jammu, Changdigarh, Dehradun, Sirsa, Delhi, Agra, Bhopal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Guwahati, Silchar, Tinsukia, Lucknow, VAranasi, Ranchi and Patna

CGHS issued guidelines for issue of medicines to CGHS beneficiaries from CGHS Wellness Centres for Chronic illness S 11011/2/2014-CGHS (P) Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare CGHS (Policy) Division Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated; the 28th March, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Guidelines for issue of medicines to CGHS beneficiaries from CGHS Wellness Centres - reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M No.S.11011/8/99-CGHS (P) dated 13.10.1999 vide which CMO in-charge of CGHS dispensaries have been permitted to issue medicines for a maximum period of 3 (three) months at a time against a valid prescription of Government specialist to CGHS beneficiaries suffering from chronic illness like diabetes, tuberculosis, heart ailment, hypertension, I.H.D, epilepsy etc. 2. This Ministry has been receiving representations from beneficiaries regarding the requirement of fresh consultation with Government specialist every three months for re-issue of

Railway DA Order - Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees - Revised rates effective from 01.01.2014. Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/333 RBE No. 3 2/2014 No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 New Delhi, dated 28.03.2014 The GMs/CAO(R), All Zonal Railways & Production Units, (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2014. Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 25.09.2013 (S.No. PC-VI/325, RBE No. 98/2013) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90%to 100% with effect from 1st January, 2014. 2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) shall Continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders. 3. The

Banks and Income Tax Offices to Remain Open on 29th, 30th and 31st March, 2014 Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance 27-March-2014 17:33 IST Banks and Income Tax Offices to Remain Open on 29th, 30th and 31st March, 2014 In order to facilitate the payment of taxes by the tax-payers before the close of the Financial Year 2013-14, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided on request of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) that all agency banks shall keep open the counters of their designated branches conducting Government Business on Saturday, March 29, 2014. The said counters shall remain open for extended hours till 8.00 pm. At locations where Monday, March 31, 2014 has not been declared as a public holiday, the said counters shall remain open for extended hours till 8.00 pm. Further, on Sunday, March 30, 2014, agency banks will keep select branches open at key locations as a regular working day for transacting Government Business. Similarly, on Monday

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2014 – FINANCE MINISTRY No.1/1/2014-F-II (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated: 27th March. 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2014. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.I-8/2013-E-II (B) dated 25th September, 2013 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90% to 100% with effect from January, 2014.

LDC-UDC Issue : Case Filed for grade pay of LDC to Rs. 2400 and Separate case to be filed for UDC ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF (NON GAZETTED) GENERAL SECRETARY TKR PILLAI PUBLISHED ON HIS OFFICIAL BLOG TODAY THAT A CASE HAS BEEN FILED FOR UPGRADATION OF THE GRADE PAY OF LDC TO Rs.2400 AND ALSO CONSIDERING TO FILE A SEPARTE CASE FOR GRANTING OF Rs.4200 GRADE PAY TO UDC... CASE FILED Dear friends, A case for the upgradation of the grade pay of LDC to Rs. 2400 has been filed before the CAT Jabalpur by this Association. Since UDC is a promotion post of LDC, the grade pay of the UDC would automatically go up. However, this Association is thinking to file a separate case for granting of Rs. 4200/ Grade pay to UDCs. The case of Steno Grade III (Rs. 2400 GP) is similar to UDC and as such a mention of their name has also been made in the table submitted.

When will the Finance Ministry’s Orders on the 10% DA Hike be Released? It is now known that the Cabinet Committee had, on 28.02.2014, given its approval to a 10% increase in the Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners. Following this, the Finance Ministry usually issues orders to all the Ministries/Departments. No orders have been issued yet. The orders are expected before the end of this month. The orders are usually produced as “Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees - Revised rates with effect from 01.01.2014”. The orders usually will begin as, the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90% to 100% with effect from 1st January, 2014...” It will also be announced that the procedures published in the Finance Ministry’s orders issued on 29/08/2008 will be applicable this time too and that the enhanced amount will also be given as

Why 9:1 Ratio between maximum & minimum Salary/Pension being demanded by ‘BHARAT PENSIONERS SAMAJ’ Ironically in India where the poor are struggling to breath with just Rs  27.2 a day in rural areas and 33.3 in cities.  The net worth of the billionaire community increased 12-fold in 15 years, enough to eliminate absolute poverty in this country twice over. In a telling comment, the International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde warned that income inequality is increasing dangerously. Inequality is a sociological construct. Larger income/wealth Inequality breeds discontent, inefficiency, corruption & finally the revolt which is now creeping up   in the shape of Maoism & Naxalism. India can ignore this only at its own peril. What is worrying is that the monthly per capita consumption expenditure of the top 5% of the rural population is nearly nine times that of the bottom 5%. Where as In cities and towns, the average consumption by the top 5% of the populat

DA ARREARS CALCULATOR FINANCE MINISTRY DA ORDER JAN 2014 -WHEN IT WILL COME-DA ARREARS CALCULATOR FINANCE MINISTRY DA ORDER JAN 2014 -WHEN IT WILL COME No one can deny the fact that DA is a very important allowance as of now. This applies to both state and central government employees. On the 28th of February 2014, 10 % DA increase was approved by the cabinet and then the announcement about the same came out. In the past, mostly, this announcement and the Finance Ministry order have come out in the month of March. Hardly, has this ever changed so far. So the finance ministry order on DA is expected to come soon.

EXPECTED DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FROM JULY 2014 This is the first thing that all Central and State Government employees alike would eagerly like to know! We are the first to calculate and write about ‘Expected DA’. We have been meticulously doing this task for the past five years. Without fail, we publish all the relevant information pertaining to DA, which is given twice every year (January 1, and July 1). It is our practice to calculate these numbers on the basis of certain indicators. Dearness Allowance is calculated entirely on the basis of price rise and inflation. Of utmost importance for the calculation is the AICPIN (All India Consumer Price Index). Labour Bureau, a Government agency releases these figures each month.

Granting of Rs.200 per month as FMA for serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO–Clarification Fixed medical allowance payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor treatment-Clarification Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. Of India) Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14-Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066 No. HRM-8/V/12/1/2003/FMA/Vol-II/26632 Dated: - 14.03.2014 Subject: Fixed medical allowance payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor treatment-Clarification Reference: HRM-8/V/12(1)2003/FMA/Vo1.-II/6160 dated 13.06.2013 Sir/Madam, The Employees & Pensioners of the EPFO, who are not covered under Central Government Health Scheme, (CGHS) are paid Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) per month to cater to the cost of medicines/treatment etc. where hospitalization is not involved. At present, FMA is being given to employees/pensioners @ Rs. 2000 p.m. Several reference

EXPECTED DA FROM JULY 2014 CALCULATOR We have been waiting eagerly for the announcement of 50% DA merger and interim relief for quite some time now, but still no announcement about it has come out! This is really disappointing. As you know, we got the 50% DA merger(5th paycommission) and interim relief(2nd to 4th paycommission) in the last pay commission to compensate for the increased commodity prices and economic burden. So our present expectation cannot be unreasonable. We only get our DA to manage the price rise of essential commodities. As of now it has reached 100% raise and some allowances are expected to rise only by 25%. When this is the case, calculating the DA rise in the coming July 2014 is somewhat difficult. As of now, the announcement of only one month’s AICPIN has come out. In the coming five months, we will get a complete picture of the AICPIN value. Only after that we can calculate the DA rise accurately.

6th CPC INTRODUCED NEW METHOD OF CALCULATION FOR INCREMENTS 6th CPC has the honour of introducing a number of new changes. Some of the most important changes introduced by the 6th CPC are GRADE PAY STRUCTURE, 3% INCREMENT, CHILDREN’S EDUCATION ALLOWANCE, and announcing July 1 as INCREMENT DAY FOR ALL. In addition, it also created new regulations to avoid smaller calculations – the method of “ROUNDED OFF TO THE NEXT MULTIPLE OF TEN.” Even as the 7th CPC is fast approaching, doubts about the Increment Calculation on the basis of the 6th CPC persists, especially about the “ROUNDED OFF TO THE NEXT MULTIPLE OF TEN” method. It is obvious that doubts persist.

Corporate Office order on Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 - Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, Jan path, New Delhi- 110001 File No.3-1 20I0-TE Dated  : 24.03.2014 To All Heads of Telecom. Circles/ All Heads of Metro Distts/ Other Administrative Units, BSNL. Sub: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April 2014 - Birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar. I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Deptt. of Personnel & Training) O.M. No.12/4/20I4-JCA-2 Dated 12.03.2014 on the subject cited above for information, guidance and necessary action.

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 - Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants for each year and placing the same in public domain on the websites of the Ministries/ Departments No. 11013/3/2014-Estt(A) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi- 110 001 Dated March 20, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 - Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servants for each year and placing the same in public domain on the websites of the Ministries/ Departments The undersigned is directed to say that the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 has come into force on 16.01.2014. Section 44 of the Act requires making of a declaration of assets and liabilities by the public servant to the competent authority in the manner provided under the said Act. Section 44 of the said Act also requires furnishing of informatio

Strengthening of administration - Periodical review under FR 56/Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules – Dopt Orders No.25013/1/2013-Estt (A) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi-110 001 Dated : 21 March, 2014 Office Memorandum Subject : Strengthening of administration - Periodical review under FR 56/Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules Instructions exist on the need for periodical review of performance of Government servants with a view to ascertain whether the Government servant should be retained in service or retired from service in the public interest. Provisions in this regard are contained in FR 56 (j), FR 56(l) and Rule 48(1) (b) of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972. 2. As per these instructions the cases of Government servant covered by FR 56(j). 56(l) or Rule 48(1) (b) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 should be reviewed six months before he/she attains the age of 50/55 years, in cases covered by FR 56(

Disbursement of March 2014 Salary on the basis of the existing employee code. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110602 F. No.110222.3/2009/KVS HQ (A/C)/125 Dated: 21.03.14 To Personal Attention To The Dy.Commissioners All Regional Offices and ZIETs SUB:- Disbursement of March 2014 Salary on the basis of the existing employee code. Madam/Sir, In continuation to this office letter of even No. dated 03.02.14 & 27.02.2014 on the subject matter of stream lining of various financial aspects related to disbursement of salary and it was decided that salary for the month of March, 2014 (to be paid in April, 2014) is to be disbursed on the basis of employee code allotted by the KVS Hqrs and dummy employee code to be deleted.

New website for 7th CPC – Finance Ministry Ministry of Finance is launching a new website for 7th Central Pay Commission The official page is under the category of 'Employees Corner'. Just you scroll down the Finance Ministry Official Website and get it in the right side of bottom. The page now contents only one official order that 'Resolution on Terms of Reference of 7th CPC, which was published on 28.2.2014. Click here to view the webpage here...

Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Pay Commission Committee (PCC) held on 26.02.2014 Minutes of the 1st meeting of the Pay Commission Committee (PCC) held in the Conference Room with the representatives of the Federations and Associations at 11.00 hours on 26.02.2014. List of those present in the meeting is annexed.

Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with General Elections Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies and Bye Elections to Legislative Assemblies during 2014. MOST IMMEDIATE P. NO. 12/7/2014-JCA 2 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Delhi Dated the 21st March,2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies and Bye Elections to Legislative Assemblies during 2014.   The undersigned is directed to say that in connection with the general elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim and Bye Elections to Legislative Assemblies of some States, scheduled to be held in 2014, the following guidelines, already issued by DOPT vide OM No.

Common main demands for inclusion in the Memorandum to 7th CPC as identified by BPS 1.Bring down the Ratio between maximum & Minimum of Salary to  9:1 ensuring complete equality by adopting uniformly common multiplication factor for revision of Pension: 4th CPC had determined the ratio between minimum & maximum of salary to be 10.7(Chapter 41 & 43) Vth cpc   maintained it to be 10.97 (Appendix ‘I’ summary of recommendations para19) in their recommendations which while implementation was raised to 1:11.76 Pay commissions up-to 5th CPC adopted a multiplication factor of 3.2 to 3.8 to arrive at the new scales compared to earlier scales but VI CPC adopted conversion factor of  1.86 to arrive at the minimum of lowest pay Band, where as it adopted  3.37 for arriving at the highest scale.

Medical Emergency Conditions Included Under The Purview of CGHS Act CGHS Emergency Treatment List of Emergency Conditions The medical emergency conditions included under the purview of CGHS Act are enlisted below:

24 Hospitals That Refuse To Treat Central Government Employees under CGHS Scheme 24 hospitals that had refused to provide Cashless Treatment to Central Government employees under CGHS have been issued show cause notice and the empanelment of five hospitals has been suspended for a period of six months or till further orders, whichever is earlier.  A Press Statement was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today for the attention of the beneficiaries of CGHS. The report also cautions the employees against trusting false information that is being spread with malicious intentions, regarding Cashless Treatment in Empanelled Hospitals under Central Government Health Scheme. 

24 private hospitals refuse CGHS benefits The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has suspended empanelment and issued show cause notices to five hospitals for disregarding Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cards. The empanelment of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute at Faidabad, Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, M.S. Ramaiah Memorial Institutes and Fortis Jaipur has been suspended for six months. Fortis group of hospitals, Moolchand, National Heart Institute, Narayana Hrudayalaya, KIMS and Yashodha Hospitals are among the 24 private hospitals that have decided to discontinue credit facilities to the eligible categories of CGHS beneficiaries.

Grant of compassionate appointment to the wards in Railways - Railway Board reply Acceptance of voluntary Retirement request of Medically decategorised staff with less than 20 years qualifying service - Grant of compassionate appointment to the wards of such staff and grant of pension.   GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BAHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MATRALAYA) RAILWAY BOARD No.E(NG)I-2011/RE-3/2 New Delhi, Dated: 13.3.2014 The General Secretary National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3,Chelmsford Road, New Delhi-110055 Sub:- Acceptance of voluntary Retirement request of Medically decategorised staff with less than 20 years Qualifying service – Grant of Compassionate appointment to the wards of such staff and grant of pension

CREDIT TO CGHS BENEFICIARIES IN EMPANELLED PRIVATE HOSPITALS TO CONTINUE Government of India  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  Department of Health and Family Welfare  Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi  PRESS RELEASE  CREDIT TO CGHS BENEFICIARIES IN EMPANELLED PRIVATE HOSPITALS TO CONTINUE  There have been reports in the Media that private hospitals on the panel of CGHS are denying credit facilities to the eligible CGHS beneficiaries for delay in settlement of hospitals bills. Lower package rates and inadmissible deductions etc. have also been reported to be the other reasons for withdrawal of agreed cashless /credit facilities. 

Central employees awaiting next govt nod on DA merger New Delhi: Central government employees are awaiting next government nod on merger of 50 percent dearness allowance to basic Pay in the view of model code of conduct. Family finances of government employees are being squeezed from all sides as inflation is rising at its fastest level in last four years. How can government employees cope with raising inflation besides merger of 50 percent dearness allowance (DA) to basic pay. High prices of day-to-day goods make it difficult for government employees to afford even the basic commodities in their lives.

7th PAY COMMISSION - CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES 7th CPC – STEP 1 The Prime Minister of India gave consent to the formation of 7th CPC on 25-09-2013. Finance Minister P. Chidambaram announced that the Prime Minister has formally given his consent to the formation of the 7th CPC. Announcement was also made that it would be implemented on 01.01.2016. Usually, not only employees, news agencies also would start guessing when the announcement would be declared. But this time, there were no such speculations. It has become clear that the Government’s decision and the date of announcement of 7th CPC are being kept secret. The sudden announcement had caught everybody by surprise. There is no doubt about the fact that it was a pleasant surprise to all Central Govt Employees...!

REGULAR PROMOTION – MACP UPGRADATION – PAY FIXATION Recently, a reader’s query was published in Swamy’s News publication.  “After getting one promotion under ACP or MACP, and a subsequent regular promotion, will the employee qualify for another pay fixation?” This was the question’s summary.  An employee is given promotion under MACP only if he/she didn’t get any, under Regular Promotion. The pay is fixed based on 3% increment and Grade Pay difference. So, when regular promotion is given, the pay is revised only if there is a difference in the grade pay. 

The Role of Government Employees In Lok Sabha Elections We don’t have to be the ones to tell you what an important role Government employees play on the day of polling. One of the reasons for this importance is the practice of selecting only the state and Central Government employees for election duties, especially in the case of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections that are going to be held in multiple phases. One can say that it is impossible to hold elections without the assistance of state and Central Government employees. So crucial is their contribution. They are involved in election duties for months, either directly or indirectly. The crowning moment of these efforts are during the polling day when thousands of government employees are appointed at all the polling booths, on an average of at least 3 per booth.

Grant of Qualification Pay to Nursing Staff - BPMS One increment to the Nursing Staff holding any of the following post Certificate Diploma of 10 months duration or any other 10 months Diploma Course designed and approved by the Indian Nursing Council form time to time.

The Role of Government Employees In Lok Sabha Elections We don’t have to be the ones to tell you what an important role Government employees play on the day of polling. One of the reasons for this importance is the practice of selecting only the state and Central Government employees for election duties, especially in the case of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections that are going to be held in multiple phases. One can say that it is impossible to hold elections without the assistance of state and Central Government employees. So crucial is their contribution. They are involved in election duties for months, either directly or indirectly. The crowning moment of these efforts are during the polling day when thousands of government employees are appointed at all the polling booths, on an average of at least 3 per booth.

Do You Know What the Central Government Employee’s Monthly Salary is? There is a prevalent myth that all Central Government employees are very well paid and therefore, very rich. One could always hear statements like, “What do you care? You are a Central Government employee! You don’t have to worry about anything!”

Fixing of Polling Hours For General Elections - 2014 to Lok Sabha Under the provision of Section 56 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India Is empowered to fix the hours of poll which shall not be less than eight hours.

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Should the GRADE PAY STRUCTURE continue in the 7th CPC too? Once every 10 years, the Central Government revises the pay grades of its employees. It is common knowledge that the Cabinet had ordered the formation of the 7th CPC (CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION) and has also given its approval to the TERMS OF REFERENCE. The Central Government has, until now, constituted six CPCs. The 6th CPC has the distinction of having introduced the GRADE PAY STRUCTURE. Until then, there was only the PAY SCALE. It was the 6th CPC that changed it to PAY BAND, GRADE PAY and PAY IN THE PAY BAND. It was then said that the reconstitution was made to reduce the number of categories in the PAY SCALE. They also explained how GRADE PAY was calculated.

Unanimously elected Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra as Secretary of Staff Side JCM Press Release on the meeting of The Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery) held on 11th March, 2014 All India Railwaymen's Federation PRESS RELEASE   New Delhi: 13th March, 2014 – The Staff Side of the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery), in its meeting held on 11th March, 2014 to condoled the sad demise of Late Shri Umraomal Purohit, Secretary, Staff(NC/JCM), had unanimously elected Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation, as Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM).

Minutes of JCM Meeting of KVS held on 4.2.2014 Minutes of JCM meeting of KVS held on 4th Feb 2014 in New Delhi... The detailed report of the minutes of JCM Meeting held on 4.2.2014 in New Delhi Click to view the report...

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 - Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar. F. No.12/4/2014-JCA-2 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)   North Block, New Delhi Dated the 12th March, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 - Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar. It has been decided to declare Monday, the 14th April 2014, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

Enhancement of amount of Ex-Gratia payable to Reservists and families of Reservists. OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014 Circular No. 521 Dated: 30.12.2013. Subject: - Enhancement of amount of Ex-Gratia payable to Reservists and families of Reservists. Reference: -This office circular No. 278 dated 29.03.2001. Consequent on issue of Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 1(06)/2010-D (Pen/Policy) dated 22.11.2013 (copy enclosed), the existing amount of ex-gratia of Rs. 600/- per month being paid to Reservists and the amount of ex¬gratia of Rs. 605/- p.m. being paid to dependents members of families i.e. widows and dependents children of deceased beneficiaries has been revised w.e.f. 4th June 2013 at the following rates. S. No. Kind of recipients Enhanced amount of basic monthly ex­gratia 1. Reservists Rs. 750/- 2. Widows and dependent children of the deceased Reservists Rs. 645/- 2. Dearness ex-gratia eq

NMC pleads with seventh CPC for merger of 50% DA Jammu: President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri on Monday pleaded that seventh pay commission should recommend to the central government for merger of 50% Dearness Allowance (DA) and payment of 20% interim relief in favour of employees till the commission submit its final report to the central government.

Enhancement in the rates of various allowances by 25% consequent upon Dearness Allowance crossing 100% All India Railwaymen's Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi-110055 No.AIRF/13 Dated: March 10, 2014 The Secretary(E), Railway Board, New Delhi   Sub: Enhancement in the rates of various allowances by 25% consequent upon Dearness Allowance crossing 100%   Ref.: Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)I/2011/AL-28/18 dated 13.06.2011(RBE No.87) and E(P&A) I-2011/SP-1/Misc.1 dated 13.06.2011(RBE No.88/2011)

7th CPC- Ratio between Minimum & maximum of Salary /Pension 4th CPC had determined the ratio between minimum & maximum of salary to be 10.7(Chapter 41 & 43) Vth cpc   maintained it to be 10.97 (Appendix ‘I’ summary of recommendations para19) in their recommendations which while implementation was raised to 1:11.76 by the Bureaucrats for their own advantage.

List of Hard/Tenure stations - CGDA Orders OFFICE OF THE C.G.D.A. ULAN BATAR ROAD, PALAM DELHI CANTT No. 25012/1/(14)/AN-X/Unpopular Dated: 06/03/2014 To All PCsDA/CsDA/IFAs AIDAEA (HQ) Kolkata/AIDM (CB) Pune Subject: Hard/Tenure stations. A list of ‘Hard’ & ‘Tenure’ stations is already in circulation along with the Draft Transfer Policy on 28/6/ 14 for seeking comments. All concerned have given their views on the subject matter. After examination and due deliberation, the competent authority in the HQrs office has decided, once again, to solicit views/suggestions of all concerned, if any.

Transport Allowance to Central Government Employees at Faridabad, Ghaziabad Gurgaon, and Noida rates applicable to ‘Other Places’ Payment of Transport Allowance to Central Government Employees posted in offices located at Faridabad, Ghaziabad Gurgaon, and Noida —Order of Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A. No. 2080/2012 of ML Rustagi v/s Union of India & Others and 22 OAs (clubbed together) - Matter regarding. No. 211812010-EII (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated: 7th March, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Payment of Transport Allowance to Central Government Employees posted in offices located at Faridabad, Ghaziabad Gurgaon, and Noida —Order of Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A. No. 2080/2012 of ML Rustagi v/s Union of India & Others and 22 OAs (clubbed together) - Matter regarding. The undersigned is directed to r

Postal Joint Council of Action - writes their discontent to Dopt on Terms of Reference of 7th CPC JCA Writes to DOP&T on Terms of Reference of the 7th CPC NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES 1st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi – 110001 FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS T-24, Atul Grove Road, New Delhi – 110001 Ref: JCA/Postal/2014 Dated – 06.03.2014 To The Secretary Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, North Block, New Delhi – 110001 Dear Sir, Sub: -  Terms of Reference of the 7th Central Pay Commission. We have gone through the Terms of Reference of 7th Central Pay Commission approved and notified by the Government on 28.02.2014. We find that the Terms of Reference finalized by the Government is at variance in many respects to the Draft Terms of Reference the Staff Side had submitted to you on 25.10.2013 after holding in-house discussion on 24.10.2013.

Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees File No: 4-12(11)12012-PAT Government of India Department of Telecommunications Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 20-2-2014 To, The Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan H.C. Mathur Lane Janpath, New Delhi-11001 Subject:- Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees. Sir, Reference is invited to BSNL’s letter Nos.BSNL/Admn-I/14-15/9(pt.) dated 09.04.2012 and dated 11.1.2013 regarding extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and it has been decided that : -i) The retired employees, who are in receipt of Central Civil Pension/Pro-rata pension only from Central Civil Estimates are eligible for joining CGHS, other retired employees of BSNL are not eligible for CGHS. ii) Since CGHS is in operation only at 25 select locations in the coun

Expectations for 50% DA Merger and Retirement age turn into disappointments ‘All Predictions are governed by the law of probability’. Based on this principle everybody started predict something about 50% DA Merger, Retirement Age and Interim relief. But none of which have materialized. The print and e- media made the people believe that the central government had done lot of things including above for central government employees. But it was merely media hype. Apart from 7th pay commission approval government had done nothing for central government employees.

No withdrawal of CGHS Cashless Scheme - Health Ministry There have been reports in the Media that private hospitals on the panel of CGHS are denying credit facilities to the eligible CGHS beneficiaries for delay in settlement of hospitals bills. Lower package rates and inadmissible deductions etc. have also been reported to be the other reasons for withdrawal of agreed cashless /credit facilities.

Can the govt servants get 30% Salary hike on account of 50% DA Merger? - An analysis It is observed that recently Public Medias are interested to publish the news about pay hike of central government employees. We all know the Federations of Central Government employees have been holding demonstrations and Struggles to invite the attention of govt to settle their many demands for the past few months. As a result of this Centre has accepted to settle some demands. One of the main demands laid down before the Central Government by Federations is 50% DA Merger. A Sensational News was spread across the country that a decision on 50% DA merger will be announced in the Cabinet Meeting held last week. But, though there was no any formal announcement in this regard, the approval of 7th CPC Terms of reference by Government made everyone to think that it will be considered sooner or later. A Popular English daily published a tabloid news last week, in which The daily claim

Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in KVs with immediate effect The Additional Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya has intimated to all regional offices that the enforcement of code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect, after announcement of Lok Sabha Elections 2014 by Election Commission of India today. Accordingly, there is no inaugurations, shilanyas, stone laying ceremonies of any KV building etc., and in case of any clarification in this regard may be sought from the Headquarters in writing. Courtesy : 90Paisa

Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for recruitment from open market - List of posts identified suitable for them- regarding. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAIL WAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) **** E(NG)II/2014/RC-2/1List New Delhi, dated 14.02.2014 The General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways/PUs, Chairman/RRBs & RRCs. Sub:- Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for recruitment from open market - List of posts identified suitable for them- regarding. **** Attention is invited to this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/5 List, dated 27/08/2009, circulating therewith department-wise list of posts identified suitable for Persons with Disabilities in Group 'C' & erstwhile Group 'D' categories on the Railways.

Details of discussion between IBA and UFBU on 03.03.2014 The circular detailing the bipartite negotiation held on 03.03.2014 is reproduced below for the bank employees. The circular of National Union of Bank employees has been mailed to us by Mr Sankaran Srinivasan. Circular No.2/2014 Date: 03.03.2014 10TH BIPARTITE DISCUSSIONS MEETING OF IBA WITH ELEVEN (11) NEGOTIATING UNIONS ON 03/03/2014 IBA’s ADAMANT ATTITTUDE CONTINUES NO IMPROVEMENTS IN TODAY’S  TALKS Dear Comrades, IBA's Negotiating Committee headed by Shri.T.M.Bhasin met the Eleven (11) negotiating unions on 03-03-2014 at IBA office in Mumbai.  From the NUBE, the undersigned participated.

NFIR WANTS TO MAKE AMENDMENTS IN THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF 7TH CPC NFIR ALSO DEMANDS TO THE SECRETARY OF DOPT TO ARRANGE A MEETING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL COUNCIL (JCM) TO DISCUSS VARIOUS ISSUE OF INTERIM RELIEF, MERGER OF DA, PARITY IN PENSION, DEFINED BENEFITTED PENSION SCHEME, DATE OF EFFECT OF 7TH CPC AND PLB ect.,

AIRF raised strong objections against the Terms of Reference of 7th CPC Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra GS/AIRF, Member Staff Side raised strong objections against the ToR of 7th Pay Commission Tele :13382286 NATIONAL COUNCIL (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C. Ferozshah Road, New DelhI-110001 No.NC-JCM/2014/VII CPC Dated: March 3, 2014 The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, North Block, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Terms of Reference of the 7 Central Pay Commission It is reported that, the Union Cabinet in its meeting, held on 28th February, 2014, has approved the Terms of Reference of the 7th Central Pay Commission. We have gone through the same. We find that the Terms of Reference finalized by the Government is at variance in many respects to the Draft Terms of Reference the Staff Side had submitted to you on 25.10.2013 after holding in-house discussion on 24.10.2013.

General Provident Fund Interest Rate during the year 2014-15 - Finmin Orders PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA) F.NO. 5(1)-B(PD)/2014 Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi, the 4th March, 2014 RESOLUTION It is announced for general information that during the year 2014-2015, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.7% (Eight point seven per cent) per annum. This rate will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2014. The funds concerned are:—

50% DA Merger and Retirement Age 62 - High hopes fading due to announcement of election dates... Merger of DA, Interim Relief and Retirement Age to 62: Hopes faded Merger of DA, Interim Relief and Retirement Age to 62: Only today's date is in hand after that all these hopes have died down. The schedule for the Lok Sabha polls will be announced by the Election Commission on today as media reported. The schedule will be announced at a press conference by Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath along with Election Commissioners H.S. Brahma and S.N.A. Zaidi.

COMPARISON OF 6TH AND 7TH CPC TERMS OF REFERENCE The below table describes the difference in Terms of References between the earlier pay commission of 6th and 7th CPC as given below… Terms of Reference of the Sixth Central Pay Commission A. To examine the principles, the date of effect thereof that should govern the structure of pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits whether in cash or in kind to the following categories of employees :- 1. Central government employees – industrial and non-industrial. 2. Personnel belonging to the All India Services. 3. Personnel belonging to the Armed Forces. 4. Personnel to the Union Territories. 5. Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. 6. Members of the regulatory bodies (excluding the RBI) set up under Acts of Parliament*. 7. Officers and employees of Supreme Court of India**. B. To transform the Central Government Organisations into modern, professional and citizen-friendly entities that are dedicate

CABINET COMMITTEE APPROVED 10% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS The Union Cabinet today approved to increase in  Dearness Allowance by 10% to Central Government employees.

AICPIN for Jan 2014 - Expected DA from Jul 2014 All-India CPI-IW for January, 2014 declined by 2 points and pegged at 237 Consumer Price Index Numbers For Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) January 2014

Possibility to announce Interim Relief before elections Proposals of Enhancement of Retirement age and Merger of D.A may not materialize It was learnt from the sources close to the Union Government that the proposals of Enhancement of Retirement age of Central Government Employees from 60 to 62 years and Merger of D.A to basic pay may not be materialized now before General elections.  Accordingly, these two proposals have not been taken up for consideration by the union Cabinet in its meeting held on friday. But there is possibility to announce Interim Relief (I.R) before elections.  Source: www.postalinspectors.blogspot.in [http://postalinspectors.blogspot.in/2014/02/proposals-of-enhancement-of-retirement.html]

7th Pay Commission may recommend in its interim report to merge 50% of DA with basic pay..! NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday raised dearness allowance to 100% from 90%, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners. The government has also cleared the way for merger of 50% DA with basic pay by approving it among the terms of reference of the 7th Pay Commission. An official said now the commission can suggest the merger in its interim report.

TERM OF REFERENCE - COMPARISION OF 6TH AND 7TH CPC ToR The below table describes the difference in Terms of References between the earlier pay commission of 6th and 7th CPC as given below… Terms of Reference of the Sixth Central Pay Commission :- A. To examine the principles, the date of effect thereof that should govern the structure of pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits whether in cash or in kind to the following categories of employees :- 1. Central government employees – industrial and non-industrial. 2. Personnel belonging to the All India Services. 3. Personnel belonging to the Armed Forces. 4. Personnel to the Union Territories. 5. Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department. 6. Members of the regulatory bodies (excluding the RBI) set up under Acts of Parliament*. 7. Officers and employees of Supreme Court of India**. B. To transform the Central Government Organisations into modern, professional and citizen-friendly entities that are dedi

GOVERNMENT REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE MAIN DEMANDS OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - CONFEDERATION CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS       1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001       Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com             Email: confederationhq@gmail.com Circular No. 13 Dated 2.3.2014 GOVERNMENT REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE MAIN DEMANDS OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON THE ENTIRE CG EMPLOYEES TO PROTEST AGAINST THE ARBITRARY AND UNILATERAL DECISION OF THE GOVERNMENT.