Description:
Latest News of Central Government and State Government employees. Latest da, ltc rules,sixth pay commission updates,modified acp scheme,list of holiday homes,circulars and notifications for govt employees,new pension scheme
Contents:
Pay scale of Pharmacists - Recommendation of the Fast Track Committee
While approving the Report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the Government referred the matter related to the demandsmade in regard to pay scales of certain common category posts of Pharmacists was one of the items referred to the Committee. The recommendation of the Fast Track Committee regarding the pay scales of the common category posts of Pharmacists has sincebeen reveived. The Committee has recommended that the entry grade of Pharmacists in Central Government should remain at grade pay of Rs.2800 in the pay band PB-1. However, on completion of 2 years service in the entry grade, all the incumbents should be granted non-functional upgradation to the next higher grade having grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-1
The recommendation of the Fast Track Committee regarding the pay scale of Pharmacists has been considered by the Government and it has benn decided to accept the same. Accordingly, the following pay structure is approved for the common category posts of Pharmacists cadre w.e.f. 1.1.2006 :-
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 4500-7000 Grade Pay of 2800 in PB-1 Entry grade for Pharmacist Cadre: Essential minimum educational qualifications of 10+2 plus 2 years Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with State Pharmacy Council.
Pharmacist II 5000-8000 Grade Pay of 4200 in PB-2 Pharmacist Gr.II and I will be merged and designated as Pharmacist (Non-Functional Grade.) This grade to be granted to Pharmacist (Entry Grade) on non-functional basis after 2 years of service in the grade pay of Rs.2800
Pharmacist I 5000-8000 Grade Pay of 4200 in PB-2 Pharmacist Gr.II and I will be merged and designated as Pharmacist (Non-Functional Grade.) This grade to be granted to Pharmacist (Entry Grade) on non-functional basis after 2 years of service in the grade pay of Rs.2800
Consequent upon the implementation of the above pay structure, promotion from Pharmacists (Entry Grade) to the next higher grade of Pharmacist (Non-Functional Grade) having grade pay of Rs.4200 will be delinked from vacancies and will become non-functional and time-bound. In the case of Organizations like the Ordnance Factory Board, where all the Pharmacists posts are presently in the grade pay of Rs.2800 in the pay band PB-1, the implementation of the above pay sturcture will result in the introduction of the new Non-Functional Grade having grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2.
Pay fixation on grant of non-functional scale to section officers of CSS
Regarding introuduction of Non Functional scale of RS 8000-275-13500 to section officers of central Secratariate Service (CSS) and to say that the matter relating to pay fixation on grant of non-functional scale to Section Officers of CSS subsequent to implementation of CCS (Revised Pay) Ruls, 2008 has been considered in the Departmental of Personnel and Training in consultation with the Department of Expenditure.
It has been clarified by Estt.(Pay) Division vide their U.O. No. 5/2/09- Estt.( Pay-I) dated 17/09/09 that at the time of grant of non-functional upgradation to Section Officers belonging to CSS, their pay fixation may be done under Rule 13 of CCs (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 ie, they should be granted one increment @ 3% of their basic pay and to the figure so arrived at, the difference in grade pay [Rs. 5400 - Rs 4800 = Rs. 600] should be added. Further this dispensation may be implemented w.e.f 1-1-2006.
Order on Pay fixation on grant of non-functional scale to section officers of CSS Download
Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension
The pension contribution payable in respect of a Government servant during the active period of his foreign service shall be based on the maximum of the pay as defined in Rule 9(21)(a)(i) of the Fundamental Rule of the revisedpay scale of the post held by a Government servant at the time of proceeding on foreign service or to which he may receive proforma promotion while on foreign service.
Consequent upon revision of Central Government pay scales in Pay Bands and Grade Pay w.e.f. 1.1.2006 after implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendations, the question of issuing necessary revised orders on the above subject has been engaging the attention of the Government of India. The President is now pleased to decide that pension contribution payable in respect of a Government servant during the active period of his foreign service shall be based on the existing basic pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay) of the post held by a Government servant at the time of proceeding on foreign service and ip
case he receives proforma promotion/financial up-gradation while on foreign service, on the basic pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay) fixed on such promotion/financial up-gradation.
These orders will apply w.e.f. 1.1.2006. In respect of persons who are already on foreign service as on 1.1.2006, the rates of pension contribution will be calculated as per above formula with effect from the date they opt to come over to the revised scale in their parent cadres. For the earlier period, the pension contributions will be as per extant orders i.e. the orders in force period prior to 1.1.2006 from time to time.
In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are being issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of lndia.
Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension
Clarification regarding Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme For central civil employees
Regarding the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) Consequent upon the implementation of Sixth Pay Commissions recommendations, the four pre-revised Group 'D' pay scales viz., Rs.2550-3200, Rs.2610-3540, Rs.2610-4000 and Rs.2650-4000 have been upgraded and replaced by the revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.1800 in the pay band PB-1. As per the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commssion.
Government servants in these four pre-revised Group 'D' scales have been granted the Group 'C' revised pay structure of grade pay of Rs.1800 in the pay band PB-1. It has been decided on the analogy of point-5 of Annexure-l of MACPS dated 19.05.2009 that promotions earned or upgradations granted under ACP Scheme of August,-1999 in the past to the four pay scales mentioned above,which now carry the grade pay of Rs.18001- shall be ignored for the purpose of MACPS. However, promotions/financial upgradations earned by existing Group 'D' employees to grade pay of Rs.1900 (pre-revised scale of Rs.3050-75-3590-80-4590) shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
Download the Order Clarification regarding Modifiec Assured Career Progression Scheme For central civil employees Here
Corporation City of Panaji staff to get salaries as per Sixth Pay Commission
The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) informed the high court of Bombay at Goa that it has decided to pay the salaries to its employees as per sixth pay commission.
CCP's advocate Agnelo Diniz told the court that CCP officials have communicated to him that the employees would be paid their salaries as per the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations.
Following the statement, a division bench comprising Justice V K Tahilramani and Justice N A Britto disposed the petition filed by the Goa Municipal Employees Association challenging the corporation's decision not to implement Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations due to a financial crunch.
source:timesofindia
Recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission relating to Encashment of Leave
Earlier according to which encashment of leave in respect & central Government employees will be considered both for earned leave and half pay leave subject to overall limit of 300 days and in respect of encashment of half pay leave, no reduction shall be made on account of pension and pension equivalent of other retirement benefits. In case of shortfall in earned leave, no commutation of half pay leave is permissible. The order was made effective from the lSt September, 2008. The matter was reconsidered in this Department in consultation with the Department of Expenditure (Implementation Cell) and it has been decided to modify the date of effect of this Department's 0.M of even number dated 25th September, 2008 to "O1.01.2006 instead of 01.09.2008 subject to the following conditions:-
(i) The benefit will be admissible in respect of past cases on receipt of applications to that effect from the pensioners concerned by the Administrative Ministry concerned.
(ii) In respect of retirees who have already received encashment of earned leave of maximum limit of 300 days together with encashment of HPL standing at their credit on the date of retirement, such cases need not be reopened. However, such cases in which there was a shortfall in reaching the maximum limit of 300 days can be reopened.
(iii) Calculation of cash equivalent in respect of HPL at credit shall be made mutatis mutandis in the manner given in thisDepartment's O.M. of even number dated 25.09.2008.
Download the order of Recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission relating to Encashment of Leave
Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy - Clarification.
No. 1201 111 612009-( Allowance)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, the 1 3th November, 2009
Office Memorandum
Sub: Children Education Allowance1 Hostel Subsidy - Clarification.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DOP&T OM No.120111312008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2" September, 2008 on the above subject and to say that this Department has been receiving various references from Government servants, Ministries and Departments seeking clarification whether Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) charged by Kendirya Vidyalayas is reimbursable as per items detailed in para l(e) of the above
mentioned OM. The matter has been considered in consultation with Ministry of Finance.
It is clarified that Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi charged by Kendriya Vidyalayas will also form part of para l(e) of the said OM and can be claimed for reimbursement under the scheme of Children Education Allowance subject to the annual ceiling of Rs. 12000 per child where Vidyala Vikas Nidhi has not been admitted for reimbursement in past cases, the same may now be considered for reimbursement, subject to the other conditions.
This Department has also been receiving references seeking clarification whether Children Education Allowance can be claimed in respect of any two children by Government Servants who have more than two children.
It is clarified that Children Education Allowance is admissible for the two eldest surviving children only, except when the number of children exceeds two due to second child birth resulting in multiple births.
Director
To All MinistrieslDepartments of the Govt. of India, etc.
Download Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy - Clarification.
A must guide to Right to Informatin Act 2005
Government of lndia
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: the 05th October, 2009
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has issued four sets of guidelines and several other Office Memoranda regarding implementation of the Right to lnformation Act, 2005 during last three years. Section 26 of the Act requires the Government to prepare such guidelines and update these at regular
intervals.
Accordingly a consolidated updated Guide on the Act has been prepared which would help all the stake-holders -information seekers in getting information, public information officers in dealing with the RTI applications, first appellate authorities in taking cogent decisions on appeals and the public authorities in
implementing various provisions of the Act in right earnest.
2. A copy of the Guide is enclosed herewith with the reauest that it mav be brought to the notice of all concerned.
1. All the Ministries I Departments of the Government of lndia
2. Union Public Service Commissionl Lok Sabha Sectt.1 Rajya Sabha
Secretariat/ Cabinet Secretariat/ Central Vigilance Commissionl President's
Secretariat/ Vice-President's Secretariat1 Prime Minister's Office1 Plannin.a,
CommissionlElection Commission
3. Central lnformation CommissionlState lnformation Commissions.
4. Staff Selection Commission, CGO Complex, New Delhi ,
5. Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of lndia, 10, Bahadur Shah
Zafar Marg, New Delhi.
6. All officersIDeskslSections, Department of Personnel & Training and
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare.
Copy to: Chief Secretaries of all the StatesIUTs.
The enclosed Guide is mutatis mutandis applicable to the public authorities
of the States as well. The State Government may like to get it translated into the
regional language(s) and circulate amongst various stake-holders.
Download the Right to Information Act 2005 Guidelines
Guidelines regarding acceptance of castes certificates produced by candidates.
Government of lndia
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block
New Delhi-110 001,
Dated the 2nd September, 2009.
Subject:- Acceptance of castes certificates produced by candidates.
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department's O.M.No.3601216188-Estt. (SCT) dated 24.4.1990 and 0. M. No.36012122193- Estt. (Res.) dated 15.11.1993 provide that the CasterrribelCommunity certificates in the proforrna prescribed and issued by any of the authorities stated in the said OMS will only be accepted by the appointing authorities as sufficient proof in support of a candidate's claim to belong to Scheduled Caste1 Schedule Tribe1 Other Backward Class.
It has been brought to the notice of this Department that some Organisations do not accept the certificates in the proforma so prescribed and ask the candidates to submit certificates in some other format. It is ernphasised that instructions referred to above should be followed scrupulously.
2. All the Ministries1 Departments etc. are requested to bring the contents of this OM to the notice of all concerned.
Under Secretary to the Governement of India.
Tele No.23092110
1. All MinistriesIDepartments of the Government of India.
2. All Officers and Sections in the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions and all attachedlsubordinate offices of
this Ministry.
Download the guidelines regarding Acceptance of castes certificates produced by candidates and forms
Pay hike for Tamilnandu Electricity Board (TNEB) employees
After implementing the recommendations of Sixth pay commission for Government employees and teachers, the ruling DMK Government has shown its largesse to yet another large section of working class- employees and officers of Tamil Nadu Electricity board (TNEB) with a 40% hike in wages and allowances.
The Government on Monday announced revision in pay and allowances ranging from Rs 1400 to Rs 19510 per month across various cadres in TNEB from Mazdoors to chief engineers
The revision will take effect from December 1, 2007 ( it is due from December 1, 2006) and a formal wage accord for four years will be signed with the unions soon.
Home
|
