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Govt limits one pension for ex-MPs. Not eligible if availing another pension: The central government has decided that the people's representatives will receive only one pension. In this regard, the central government has issued a notification. Former members of parliament who hold other jobs and receive salaries and benefits will not be eligible for a pension. Furthermore, when applying for a pension, it should be stated that no other pensions are being purchased. After extensive discussions between the central government and the Joint Committee of Parliament, the       Read More

Deadline for defence pensioners to submit life certificate extended to June 25: The Ministry of Defence has extended the timeline for completing the annual identification/life certification by those defence pensioners who are yet to complete the same, until 25th June 2022. Upon verification of data received as of 25th May 2022, it is noticed that 34,636 Pensioners who have been migrated to SPARSH have not completed their annual identification – neither online nor through their respective banks by November 2021. The April 2022 Monthly Pension was credited through a       Read More

Govt hikes motor insurance rates. Find how much you will have to pay: The cost of car insurance for a four-wheeler and two-wheeler owners is set to rise starting June 1 this year. The speculation comes as the ministry of road transport and Highway (MoRTH) announced in a notification that the third-party motor insurance price for certain kinds of vehicles will increase with effect from June 1. The decision is likely to raise the cost of vehicles and two-wheelers, giving vehicle owners in India yet more reason to be concerned. A litre of petrol costs roughly Rs 100       Read More

Centre likely to privatise two more PSU banks: The government is on course with the privatisation of two public sector banks (PSBs) and will take appropriate steps in the coming months, sources said. In the Union Budget for 2021-22, the government announced its intent to take up the privatisation of two PSBs in the year and approved a policy of strategic disinvestment of public sector enterprises. According to sources, the government is committed to the privatisation of two public sector banks and it is on course. Besides, sources a      Read More

No arrears for 18 months DA/DR freeze: Joint Secretary at SCOVA meeting: The Issue of Payments of DA/DR arrears frozen for 18 months from 1.1.2020 to 30.06.2021 was raised in the SCOVA meeting held on 12.4.2022. The Joint Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has stated that the rates of DA/DR have been restored prospectively and subsumed in the cumulative revised rates effective from 01.07.2021 vide OM dated 20.07.2021. DA/DR arrears for 18 months The Central Government Pensioners Welfare Association, Jaipur and Ex-Defence Employees      Read More

TSEWA recommendations for SPARSH system improvement: TRI SERVICES EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE ASSOCIATION (Registration No.495/2015) Ref No.TSEWA/SPARSH-01/2022 20th May 2022 Hon’ble Sri Narendra Modi Ji Prime Minister Govt of India South Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi – 110 011 Hon’ble Sri Rajnath Singh Ji Raksha Mantri Govt of India 104, South Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi – 110 011 Smt Nirmala Sitharaman Ji Finance Minister Govt of India 134, North Block, Raisina Hill New Delhi- 110 011 FU      Read More

PAN, Aadhaar must for cash high value withdrawals/deposits from tomorrow: From tomorrow, May 26th, India's cash withdrawal and deposit mechanism will undergo a shift. Citizens must now provide their PAN (permanent account number) or Aadhaar number when withdrawing or depositing more than Rs 20 lakh from bank accounts, including co-operative banks and post offices, in a single financial year, according to the Centre. According to a letter issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes earlier this month, the same regulations will also apply when creating a current acc      Read More

Clarification on family pension from two different sources: No. 1/1(45)/2022-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel Pension & Public Grievance Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (Desk-E) 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated May 23, 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: – Eligibility for two family pensions- clarification regarding The undersigned is directed to state that representations/references have been received in this Department seeking clarification in regard       Read More

Minutes of the 32nd Meeting of SCOVA held on 12.04.2022 :   Minutes of the 32nd Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 12.04.2022 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble MOS(PP) at Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi.   Welcoming Hon’ble MoS (PP), Secretary (P&PW), representatives of Pensioners Associations and the officers from various Ministries/Departments participating in the meeting, Joint Secretary (Pension) briefly stated the objectives of SCOVA meetings. He mentioned that SCOVA is      Read More

Accessing PCDA(O) Pune website after retirement of army officers: Most Important Message ADVISORY No. 33 Date: 12.05.2022 O/o The PCDA(Q), Pune, (Public Relation Office PRO Subject: – Access of Website of PCDA(O) Pune User-ID after Retirement of Army Officers. Of late, this office has been getting numerous requests to extend access to the Official website i.e. www.pcdaopune.gov.in for more than 6 months after their Retirement. As of now, the official website is accessible for 6 months only from the date of superannuation. This would aid      Read More

Govt warns SBI users to delete this message immediately or lose money: The State Bank of India (SBI) warns users of a new scam that scammers are using to steal money and personal details. The Press Information Bureau (PIB), which disseminates information to the print and electronic media on government policies, programmes, initiatives and achievements, is the one warning SBI users of this new SMS scam. PIB is asking SBI users to be careful of messages that inform them that their account has been blocked. Scammers are reportedly sending such alerts through SMSes.      Read More

Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks posts: No. 17-02/2018-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 11.05.2022 TO All Chief Postmaster General/Postmasters General Subject: Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts. Kindly refer to this office letter of even number dated 08.03.2019 vide which instructions on the above subject were circulated. 2. In this context, it is informed that conseque      Read More

India's Nikhat Sarin wins gold at the World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Sarin, an Indian boxer, won gold at the World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Tuesday. Nikhat defeated Thailand's Jutas Jitpong in the women's 52kg category. Nikhat won by five points in the final. Mc Other celebrities who have accomplished this feat include Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha KC. Mary Kom has six world boxing gold medals. After a six-year absence, the world boxing gold is returning to India. Mary Kom became the last Indian boxer to win a world t      Read More

Defence Ministry developing centralised payment system for the Armed Forces: The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) of the Defence Ministry is developing a centralised system for the Armed Forces and other defence institutions that have different legacy systems for their pay, allowances, pensions, and gratuities. This was informed by Rajnish Kumar, the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA )at the Pune office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Officers) while inaugurating several projects. "The Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as other       Read More

Kerala to take recovery steps against employees causing exchequer loss: On Wednesday, the Kerala Cabinet approved the Administrative Reforms Commission's recommendation to initiate recovery action against employees who cause the government to lose money due to callousness. Such cases would be forwarded to vigilance for further investigation under the anti-corruption law. Other government-accepted ideas include encouraging social audits of government offices. The audit findings will be made public on the internet. Audit awareness will be raised among employ      Read More

Defence Ministry sets May 25 as deadline to submit life certificate: To ensure efficient processing of monthly pensions, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has asked defence pensioners to finish the procedure of submitting their yearly life certificates by May 25. Because many pensioners failed to update their data on time, the pensions of thousands of ex-servicemen of all ranks were not credited to their bank accounts earlier this month. "It has been discovered that 43,774 pensioners who have been migrated to the System for Pension Administration — R      Read More

60 central public sector enterprises identified for privatization or closure: As the government begins to implement the new public sector enterprises (PSE) policy in the 'non-strategic sectors,' as many as 60 central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) under the ministries of fertiliser, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and commerce are likely to be on the initial list of firms for privatisation or closure. According to sources, there are about 175 CPSEs in the non-strategic sector, one-third of which will be closed and the rest will be pr      Read More

Advisory to spouse on demise of Indian Army pensioner: Advisory to Spouse on demise of Pensioner 1. Ref SOP on actions to be taken by the Spouse/NOK on demise of a veteran (officer) (Available in RODRA –> Downloads) 2. Inform Pension Paying Bank : Inform Pension Disbursing Authority (POA) i.e the Pension Paying Bank intimating them of the demise of the veteran, asking them to discontinue the pension of the pensioner and commence payment of the family pension of the spouse/NOK. The NOK will be entitled enhanced rate of Family Pension @      Read More

Centre to train 20,000 J&K officials In grievance redressal: The centre will train 20,000 Jammu and Kashmir government officials in grievance redressal and the task will be undertaken by the department of administrative reforms, union ministry of personnel, said union minister of state, Dr Jitendra Singh.  Singh informed that the J&K grievance system had already been integrated with the central grievance portal in October 2020, thus making it the first union territory of India to have its district-level grievance offices integrated with the ce      Read More

Govt fixes 4% reservation in promotion for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: On Tuesday, the Centre issued directions for reservation in the promotion of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs), Central Government Employees in all central ministries. The Supreme Court "ordered the government to issue directions on the reservation in promotion,' as specified in Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016," in September 2021. Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 According to section 34 of the Right      Read More

Railway: Extending CCS benefits to family of missing Central Government Employees: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) No. D-43/7/2019-F(E)III New Delhi, Dated: 12.05.2022. The GMs/Principal Financial Advisors, All Zonal Railways/Production Units (etc), DGs of RDSO and NAIR. Subject: Provision for extending benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules or CCS (EOP) Rules to the family of missing Central Government employees covered under National Pension System (NPS)- reg. A copy of the Department of Pension &a      Read More

DoT: SOP on issue of laptop under secretaries and equivalent rank: No: 13-9/2021-22/IT-III Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications (IT Division) Sanchar Bhawan, 20-Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 06.05.2022 Subject: Implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) to issue Laptop/Notebook and similar devices to officers of the rank of Under Secretary/Section Officers and equivalent rank in DoT — reg. The Competent Authority has approved Standard Operating Procedure (SoP)to issue Laptop/Noteboo      Read More

DoT: Adhering to APAR timeline by reporting, reviewing & accepting authorities : F. No. CS /Adv (Finance)/SPARROW/2021 Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications Sanchar Bhawan, 20-Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001 Dated: 13.05.2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub- Online recording of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) on SPARROW Portal for all IP&TAFS Group ‘A’ Officers for the Reporting Year 2021-22-reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this office O.M. of even no. dated 11.03.2022 on the subject cited       Read More

Railway: Engagement of ex-servicemen in safety categories: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(NG)IL/2021/RC-4/1 New Delhi, dated 12.05.2022 The General Manager (P) All Zonal Railways. (As per Standard mail list) Sub: Engagement of Ex-Servicemen against vacancies in Safety Categories of Bridge Organisation, Track Machine Organization and other similar technical safety categories on Contract Basis. Ref: Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2021/RC-4/1 dated 12.10.2021 (RBE No.73/2      Read More

CGEGIS - Tables of benefits for the savings fund for Q! FY22-23: No. 7(2)/EV/2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E-V Branch New Delhi, the 10 May 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.04.2022 to 30.06.2022. The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017       Read More

Kerala considering employees salaries owing to financial crisis: Kerala state government employees' salaries are under threat due to the state's serious financial situation. The non-release of Rs 4,000 crore sought as a loan from the Centre has compounded the crisis. It has been learned that the finance department is considering a suggestion to set aside 10% of the salary. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, on the other hand, stated that salary postponement is not being considered at this time. Balagopal spoke forward. The Treasury placed limits      Read More

Railways dismiss 19 officials with adverse vigilance reports. 75 forced to take VRS: Official sources said the Railways removed 19 of its officials who had received adverse vigilance reports on Wednesday, putting into effect a rule that allows a government employee to be forced to retire after being given a minimum of three months' notice or a similar period's pay. According to the sources, this is on top of the 75 officials who have been forced to take VRS in the last 11 months, including senior officials such as general managers and secretaries. The move is part       Read More

DR in the 5th CPC series w.e.f. 1.1.2022 to CPF beneficiaries: No. 42/07/2022-P&PW (D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 Dated 11th May, 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series effective from 01.01.2022 to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment-reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even n      Read More

TRCA on holidays to GDS working against vacancies in Postman/Guard/MT: No. 23-01/2019-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 06.05.2022 To All Chief Postmaster General/Postmasters General Subject: Payment of TRCA on Sunday/Holidays to the GDS working against vacancies in Postman/ Mail Guard/MTS Cadre. It has come to notice that payment of TRCA to persons working substitute of regular GDS for National Holidays are being paid, whereas para 1 and par      Read More

Departmental proceedings needed even for termination of temporary staff; HC: Even with respect to temporary employees, the Madras High Court recently stated that the employer must follow the procedures in departmental proceedings, including framing of charges, providing an opportunity to the employee, conducting a disciplinary inquiry, and then deciding the issue. The above orders were made by Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy in response to a petition filed by Mr R Karthikeyan, who was fired from the Senkurchi Agricultural Co-operative Bank by the Special Officer on al      Read More

MP fixes timeline for decision to conduct a departmental inquiries: Madhya Pradesh govt takes a tough stance against corrupt & corruption. The decision to conduct a departmental inquiry or not in response to a complaint cannot be delayed for long. The number of days in which the matter must be decided has been set by the government. Similarly, a deadline for completing departmental inquiries has been set. The state government has issued departmental investigation orders against government employees and officials. The order, which was issued by the Madh      Read More

Arunachal Pradesh hikes DA by 3%, arrears to be paid in cash: With effect from January this year, the government of Arunachal Pradesh has approved the distribution of 3% Dearness Allowances (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) to its employees and retirees. Employees and pensioners will receive the enhanced additional DA and DR of 3% along with their regular monthly salaries from May this year, according to Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who also holds the Finance, Planning, and Investment portfolios, according to his official Twitter handle. Employees and      Read More

Air India LTC - 80 fares till 31 March 2023 as updated on 09.05.2022: # Sector   HLTC (Economy Class) DLTC (Business Class) 1 Agartala Kolkata 6000 17880 2 Agartala Guwahati 6000 17880 3 Ahmedabad Bhopal 7100 20400 4 Ahmedabad Chennai 13000 36200 5 Ahmedabad Delhi 8600 26800 6 Ahmedabad Hyderabad 8600 26800 7 Ahmedabad Mu      Read More

Govt to reconsider minority tag for Hindus in some states: According to an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Monday, the Union government will begin a "wide consultation" with states and other stakeholders to examine a request for minority status for Hindus in states where their numbers are less than those of other communities, indicating a shift in the government's previous position on the issue. The government said it is filing a new affidavit in supersession of its previous affidavit filed on March 27 when it sought dismissal o      Read More

DoPT seeks confirmation of inadequacy of representation of SC and ST: F. No. 25/1 1/2022-CS.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel and Training CS.II(B) Section 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated: – 6th May 2022 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: – Confirmation of inadequacy of representation of SC and ST in consonance with O.M. No. 3601 2/16/2019-Estt.(Res.) dated 12.04.2022-reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M      Read More

Confederation writes to PM alleging gross mismanagement in defence pension admin: Govt. Employees National Confederation (AFFILIATED TO B.M.S.) CENTRAL OFFICE: RAM NARESH BHAVAN, TILAK GALI, PAHAR GANJ, NEW DELHI – 110055   No. GENC/PM/SPARSH/193(8/2/L) Date: 05/05/2022 SUB OFFICE : 2-4, NAVEEN MARKET KANPUR-2068 001 TO The Hon’ble Prime Minister South Block New Delhi – 110 011 Kind Attn: Respected Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Prime Minister. Sub: Gross mismanagement of the MoD’s SPARSH system for Pensioners. Respected S      Read More

Assam introduces three-year service bond school teachers: The Assam government has decided to penalise school teachers who resign for better job opportunities after joining the service. The government has instructed education authorities to require secondary and senior secondary teachers to sign a bond that will prevent them from leaving until they have completed three years of service. The state secondary education department has stated in the most recent office memorandum (OM) that any government employee who has been selected and appointed (both       Read More

Railway Board clarification on misuse of Complimentary Card Passes: Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. E(W)2019/PS5-6/2 New Delhi, dated 04.05.2022 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways. , Sub: Misuse of Complimentary Card Passes (CCPs) — clarification reg. Please refer to the Board’s letter of even number dated 02.02.2022 (copy enclosed) vide which blank Complimentary Card Passes for various categories of non-Railway persons were distributed to all Zonal Railways. In addition to the supply of a tota      Read More

Dr Jitendra Singh lists path breaking reforms at the Pension Adalat: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, path-breaking pension reforms like provision of Family Pension for divorced daughters and Divyangs, the introduction of Face Recognition Technology for elderly pensioners, Family Pension to differently-abled child of a deceased Government employee/Pensioner, Electronic Pension Pay Order are major social reforms introduced by Modi Government in recent past Dr Jitendra Singh addresses the      Read More

Defence pensioners asked to to complete annual identification process: In response to media accusations that armed forces pensions were not being paid in April, the Central government on Wednesday asked all retirees to complete yearly identification, which is generally done in November by all banks that operate as pension disbursing agents. The Defense Ministry has given a "one-time exceptional waiver" on the clause allowing all pending pensions to be received without additional delay. Also read - Over 58k veterans to get pension after defence       Read More

Over 58k veterans to get pension after defence ministry intervenes : Former defence workers who have not yet received their April pensions will receive them today, according to the government. The retirement benefit will be credited to the bank accounts of up to 58,275 former servicemen who were facing financial difficulties since they had not received their pension for April 2022. The unanticipated delay, according to the Defense Ministry, was caused by teething problems experienced by retirees during the present digitalization and upgrading process. A "one      Read More

IRTSA writes to Secretary Finance seeking Fixed Medical Allowance enhancement: The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association has written to the Secretary, Finance (Expenditure) demanding the revision of the Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) for pensioners & family pensioners. The fixed medical allowance (FMA) is the allowance that the Central Government pensioners or family pensioners who live in an area not covered by the CGHS can avail themselves of in lieu of the CGHS's OPD facility.  A  Parliamentary Standing Committe      Read More

CSS staff on indefinite pen-down strike from May 20, 2022: The Central Secretariat Service (CSS) will be going on strike due to the failure to resolve long-standing concerns. A notice of non-cooperation has been issued to the secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training in North Block, Central Delhi. These authorities have been pleading for a speedy decision on the promotion of officials, which has been six years in the making. According to the notice, all ministries, with the exception of DoPT, which CSS falls under, are regularly issuing p      Read More

IRTSA writes to Secretary Finance demanding MACPS from Jan 01, 2006: Implementation of MACPS w.e.f. 01.01.2006 INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION No: IRTSA/ CHQ/ MACPS/2022-1 Date:19.04.2022 Secretary Finance (Expenditure), North Block, New Delhi – 110001 Respected Sir, Sub: Implementation of MACPS w.e.f. 01.01.2006. Ref: 1. Recommendations of 110th report on “Pensioner’s Grievances-Impact of Pension Adalats and Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPENGRAMS)” 2. Our e      Read More

DA @ 203% to CDA pattern employees of CPSEs on 6th CPC pay under HPPC: F. No. 2(54)/08-DPE (WC) -GL-X/2022 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, Dated: 28 April, 2021 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs on 6th CPC pay scales governed by HPPC recommendations w.e.f. 01.01.2022. The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 2 and Annexure-III to this Department’s O.M. dated 14.10      Read More

33.04% DA to bank workmen & officer employees for May, June & July 2022: HR & Industrial Relations HR&IR/MBR/76/D/2022-23/11183 April 30, 2022 All Members of the Association (Designated Officers) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June and July 2022 under XI BPS/ Joint Note dated 11.11.2020 The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended March 2022 are as follows:- January 2022 – 8223.90 Fe      Read More

Chhattisgarh hikes Dearness Allowance By 5%: On the International Labour Day, the Chhattisgarh government raised the rates of Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to State Government Employees by 5%. After the increase, state government employees' dearness allowance has increased to 22 per cent of base salary, up from 17 per cent previously. The DA rates for state government employees in Chhattisgarh differ from those for central government employees. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the state government's decision on Twi      Read More

AP governemnt planning for a Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS): The YSR Congress government is on a mission to resolve the long-pending demand for Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) with a Guaranteed Pension Scheme (GPS). Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, as the Leader of Opposition, during his padayatra promised to abolish CPS and restore the old pension scheme after coming to power, but it turned out to be non-feasible due to AP’s financial conditions. As the YSRC has embarked on the Mission 2024 election programme, The Chief Minister decided to resolve CPS wit      Read More

March AI CPI-IW up sharp 1 by point. Expected DA from July 2022 is 37%: For March 2022, the All-India CPI-IW increased by 1.0 points to 126.0. (one hundred twenty-six). On a one-month percentage change basis, it increased by 0.80% over the previous month, compared to a 0.50 per cent increase between the same months a year ago. Every month, the Labour Bureau, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, compiles the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers based on retail prices collected from 317 markets in 88 industrially important centres across the country.      Read More

PCDA: Leave to be calculated considering Basic, DA and NPA, not MSP : ADVISORY NO. Dated:-26.04.2022 O/o PCDA(O) Pune, Public Relations office PRO Subject:- Elements to be taken into account for the purpose of Encashment of leave as per 7th CPC order: MSP regarding Your kind attention is invited towards the provisions of Rule 5(2) (iii) of SRO 12(E) applicable for Pay Rules for Army Officers-2017 for the 7” CPC order which categorically stipulates that Military Service Pay (MSP) shall be counted. as Pay for the purpose of computation of Dearness       Read More

PCDA: Grant on Higher Qualification is admissible at extant rates till revision: ADVISORY NO. 28 Dated:-26.04.2022 O/o PCDA(Q) Pune, Public Relations office PRO Subject: Qualification Grant Your kind attention is invited to the remarks against Sr No. 20 of Appendix B to Gol, MoD letter No. 1(16)/2017/D(Pay/Services) dated 18/09/2017 relating to the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission on Allowances/ Concessions in respect of Officers/JCOs & ORs of the Army Wherein it has been stated that the courses of Qualification Grant (Higher Qualification Incent      Read More