Central Government Employees News :: Seventh Pay Commission

Pensionary benefits of government servants in case of conversion of dept to PSU/ PSE/ corporation: TA-3-302/9/2019-TA-II/es-563/433 Ministry of Finance Controller General of Accounts Department of Expenditure Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan ‘E’ Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110023 Date 20/10/2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: The settlement of pension and pensionary benefits of government servants, who opt for government service in case of conversion of Government Department into PSU/ PSE/ corporation etc. (if any) References are being received from various Ministrie      Read More

Heads of CPPCs directed to ensure timely credit of the first pension: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE CENTRAL PENSION ACGOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-III, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066 CPAO/IT&TECH/Bank Performance/37 Vol-III(A)/2023-24/130 Dated:20.10.2023 Office Memorandum Subject: Delay in First Credit of Pension into the account of pensioner/family pensioner regarding. Kind attention is invited to this office OM No.40 dated 12.07.2021 and OM No. 71 dated 23.05.2023 wherein all the Head of the CPPCs of authorized banks were direc      Read More

Karnataka set to implement 7th Pay Commission iin November 2023: The Karnataka state government is set to implement the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission for state employees starting in November 2023. This announcement comes after the commission, constituted in November 2022, is expected to submit its recommendations next month. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed this development in a statement to the media, emphasizing that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has assured that a decision on the implementation of the pay commission report will      Read More

CPI-IW falls sharply, Still Jan 2024 DA to reach 50%, Other allowance to go up: The Labour Bureau has published the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of September 2023, which declined sharply by 1.7 points from August 2023. This has led to anxiety among central government employees, as they were anticipating a DA hike of over 50% from January 2024. Currently, the DA for central government employees is 46%. However, based on the CPI-IW indices till September 2023, the expected DA for January 2024 was almost certain to cross       Read More

Facility of Systematic Lump sum Withdrawal (SLW) for NPS Subscribers: PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Circular Circular no: PFRDA/2023/30/SUP-CRA/10 27th Oct, 2023 To All NPS Stake Holders Subject: Facility of Systematic Lump sum Withdrawal (SLW) for NPS Subscribers As per the existing exit guidelines, the subscribers post 60 years/superannuation can defer availing of annuity & withdrawing the lump sum on any combination till 75 years of age. The lump sum amount can be withdrawn in a single tranche or it can be withdrawn       Read More

DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs, drawing pays in 7th CPC scales: F. No. W-02/0038/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-XXII/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003, Date: the 26th October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs, drawing pays in 7th CPC pay scales. The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 3 and Annexure-II(a) and II(b) to this Department’s O.M. No. W-02/0058/2016-DP      Read More

Post Office Bank introduces online facility for starting Savings Scheme: In a significant move to enhance customer convenience, the Department of Posts (DoP) has announced that, as of October 20, 2023, Post Office Savings Account holders can open Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) accounts, Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) accounts, and Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) accounts through the Department of Post's Internet Banking facility. This development comes as part of the ongoing digitization efforts by the DoP to modernize its services and make them more      Read More

Non Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Armed Forces personnel for FY 2022-23: Ministry of Defence Department of Military Affairs D(Pay/Services) Subject: Grant of Non Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to the Central Government Employees for the financial year 2022-23. A copy of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M. No.7/24/2007/E IlI(A) dated 17th October 2023 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action in so far as Armed Forces personnel are concerned. 2. It is hereby clarified that JCO/ORs in the Army       Read More

Dearness Allowance from July 2023 to Armed Forces Officers and PBOR: No. 1(6)/2021/D(Pay /Services) Ministry of Defence Department of Military Affairs D(Pay /Services) New Delhi, the 23 Oct, 2023 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of Naval Staff The Chief of the Air Staff Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) — Revised rates effective from 01.07. 2023. Sir, I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 1(6)/2021-D(Pay/Services) dated 10 Apr 2023      Read More

Selection procedure based on single exam for the posts of MTS / Postman / Mail Guard: No. 17-08/2018-SPN-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001. Dated the, 18th October, 2023 To 1. All Chief Postmasters General / All Postmasters General 2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate 3. Sr. DDG (PAF) 4. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of all PTCs 5. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi 6. All General Managers (Finance), Directors Pos      Read More

DoP: Selection & Deployment of System Administrators & Managers: No.Q-25/14/2023_PE-I-DOP(pt) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Establishment Division) Dak Bhawan, New Delhi 110001 Dated: 12.10.2023 Subject: Mechanism for Selection and Deployment of System Administrators and System Managers. This is in continuation of this office letter of even number dated 29.08.2023 vide which Record of Discussions of the National Workshop of ‘System Administrators (SA) / System Managers (SM) of Postal Circles was circul      Read More

50% DA Milestone, from January 2024; How It Transforms Your Allowances: With the available Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) indices as published by the Labour Bureau, it is seen that the Dearness Allowance for the central government employees will be at least 50%  As a central government employee, you're well aware of the significance of Dearness Allowance (DA) in your compensation structure. It's a dynamic element that adjusts to the ever-evolving cost of living. The 7th Central Pay Commission had made provisions for hi      Read More

Central Railway set to introduce flexible working hours for its staff: The Central Railway (CR) is set to introduce flexible working hours for its staff in the Mumbai division starting from November 1. This initiative marks a significant milestone, as CR becomes the first central government organization to implement such a system. Approximately 4,000 employees in the Mumbai division will have the option to select their preferred working hours, providing them with greater flexibility and convenience. The concept of staggered working hours was first explored back       Read More

Income-tax benefits for Senior Citizens: e-Brochure by IT department: Benefits for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens under Income-tax Act,1961 Higher Basic Exemption Higher Deduction for Medical Insurance Premium Higher Deduction for Interest from Banks and Post Offices Exemption from filing an ITR and many more…  Income Tax Department Central Board of Direct Taxes BENEFITS UNDER DIRECT TAXES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND SUPER SENIOR CITIZENS ⇒ Who is a Senior Citizen and a Super Senior Citizen? At any time during the r      Read More

Corrigendum on NC JCM 62nd standing committee meeting minutes: F. No. 3/2/2023-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions WY (Department of Personnel & Training) Establishment JCA Division North Block, New Delhi Dated: 19th October, 2023 To Shri Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff-Side National Council, JCM, 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001 CORRIGENDUM Subject: Minutes of the 62nd Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Council (JCM) held on 20.09.2023 under the Chairpersonship of Se      Read More

Dearness Relief @ 46% to Central Government pensioners - OM: In an Office Memorandum dated October 27, 2023, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has mentioned who will be eligible for the hiked dearness relief (DR) and how it will be calculated. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Finance hiked the dearness relief (DR) for the central government pensioners from 42% to 46%. The revised dearness relief came into effect from July 1, 2023. No. 42/04/2023-P&PW(D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievan      Read More

Government employees of these states got thier DA hike before Diwali: Starting from Odisha and Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, various states have announced a hike in dearness allowance for their government employees ahead of Diwali. While some states announced a 3% DA hike, others have announced a 4% DA hike for their employees. The move comes after the Centre hiked DA for central government employees by 4% last week. With this decision from the Centre, the DA for central government employees increased to 46 per cent from the existing 42 per cent and the hike would b      Read More

No 2nd marriage for Assam Govt staff from now even if religion allows: No Assam government employee will be allowed to opt for second marriage, even if the religion allows, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, adding that the person will have to take permission from the government. “We find cases where Muslim men marry two women and later both wives fight for the pension of the same person. This law was already there, now we have decided to implement it,” Sarma said. The law to ban polygamy is a reminder of Assam’s four lakh-strong workf      Read More

Regulation of remuneration in case of contract appointment: 1-3(01)/2021-PAT Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications 1120, Sanchar Bhawan, 20-Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 23/10/2023 CIRCULAR NO. 213 Sub.: Regulation of remuneration in case of contract appointment of Central Government Employees reg. The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Office Memorandum No. 03-25/2020-E.III(A)/Pt. dated 18.10.2023 on the subject cited a      Read More

Procedure for adjustment and recovery of Government dues from gratuity: No. – 28/91/2022-P&P W(B) (2) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare **** 3rd Floor, ok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 20th October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Procedure for adjustment and recovery of Government dues from gratuity payable under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021- reg. The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension an      Read More

Adjustment & recovery of dues from gratuity under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021: Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Gricvances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare *** 3rd Floor. Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 20th October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Adjustment and recovery of Government dues from gratuity payable under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021- reg. The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified the Central Ci      Read More

Periodic verification of qualifying service under the CCS (Pension) Rules: No. – 28/90/2022-P&P W(B)/8297 (1) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated the 20th October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Periodic verification of qualifying service under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 and monitoring at the level of Secretary of the administrative Ministry / Department. The undersigned is       Read More

Unlocking Financial Empowerment: How India Post Payments Bank is Revolutionizing Banking Services: Presenting the game-changer in India's banking landscape: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). With its innovative approach and customer-centric services, IPPB is transforming the way people access and utilize banking facilities. In this article, we unravel how IPPB is unlocking financial empowerment for millions across the country. Driven by the vision of reaching the last mile and catering to the unbanked population, IPPB is bridging the gap between traditional banking and digital services.      Read More

Paid holiday on General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of 5 states: F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)  Establishment (JCA) Section North Block, New Delhi Dated: 23 October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana, 2023 and Bye —Election to 43-Tapi (ST) Assembly Constituency of Nagaland, 2023 - Paid holiday - regarding The un      Read More

DoPT modifies LTC air ticket booking procedure. Need for screenshots removed: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has made the following modifications to the instructions for booking air tickets on the Government account in respect of Leave Travel Concession (LTC): Authorized travel agents (ATAs) must display the details of the flight having the cheapest fare and the flight(s) having the fare 10% more than the cheapest fare only, in the desired time slot, at the time of booking. The booking of an air ticket on the website of any of the three ATAs       Read More

Modifies instructions on Air Tickets for LTC, tickets up to 10% of the cheapest only allowed: F. No. 31011/11/2023 - Pers. Policy A-IV Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Pers. Policy A-1V Desk ***** North Block, New Delhi. Dated: 20th October, 2023   OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Modifications in instructions on booking of Air Tickets on Government Account in respect of Leave Travel Concession (LTC) — reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 31011/      Read More

60 days Productivity Linked Bonus for postal employees: PP-26/1/2020-PAP I/82574/2023 F. No. 26-1/2020-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Establishment Division/)P.A.P. Section Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110 001. Dated: 25th October, 2023. Sub: Postal Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for the Accounting year 2022-23. The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2022-23 equivalent of emoluments       Read More

7.1% interest for Railway Provident Fund FOR q3 23-24: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. F(E)III/2003/PF-1/1 New Delhi, Dated: 12.10.2023. The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR. Subject: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of interest during the 3rd Quarter of financial year 2023-24 (1st October, 2023 — 31st December, 2023). A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs’ Resolution F.No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023       Read More

Government may consider hiking retirement age after election: A few months ago, the French government made a proposal to raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, a move that triggered significant protests. This development has raised concerns that other countries, including India, that are working on proposals to raise the retirement ages for government employees. As of now, India has one of the lowest retirement ages globally. In contrast to countries like Spain and Italy, where retirement ages are set at 66 and 67 years, respectively, employe      Read More

Anticipated Government Move: Guaranteed Pensions in NPS by Year-End: In a significant move, the Union government is on track to overhaul the National Pension Scheme (NPS) by the end of this year. The aim is to provide employees with a retirement payout that guarantees a minimum of 40-45% of their last-drawn salary. This development stems from recommendations made by a high-level panel currently examining the matter, as disclosed by two informed sources. The subject of pension reform has recently become a politically divisive issue, with several states governed      Read More

Government announces 78 days PL Bonus for over 11 lakh Railway Employees: The government on Wednesday announced a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days' wages for all eligible non-gazetted railway employees for the financial year 2022-23. This will benefit over 11 lakh railway employees. Read the order: Railway issues OM for 78 days Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway staff Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur announced this decision, emphasizing the government's commitment to acknowledging the ha      Read More

FinMin issues Non-Productivity Linked Bonus for the year 2022-23: No.7 /24/2007/E III (A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure (E III-A Branch) North Block, New Delhi, Dated the 17th October, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2022-23. The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to the grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2      Read More

Will the DA hike be taken up by the cabinet on October 20?: Central government employees are eagerly awaiting an announcement on the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for July 2023. The Union Cabinet is scheduled to meet this Friday, October 20, 2023, and there are speculations that the DA hike may be decided at this meeting. The DA is a component of the salary paid to central government employees to compensate them for the rise in inflation. It is revised twice a year, in January and July. As per the calculation based on the Consumer Price Index for Indus      Read More

Govt mulling hiking retirement age to 65 for scientists of autonomous bodies : The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) is currently formulating a proposal aimed at raising the retirement age for scientists to 65, sources reveal. This potential policy change has a broader objective: to curb the departure of highly experienced senior scientists to universities and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), where the retirement age already stands at 65. The move is in line with the central government proposal for enhancement of retirement age of scientists to 65 ye      Read More

Central Govt Staff lose pension for past service if they join another govt post without permission: A recent Supreme Court ruling states that if a government employee resigns without authorization to take another government job, they will lose their past service credits and pension benefits. This judgment arose from the case of a security officer who left the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to join Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Central Civil Service Pension Rules, 1972, apply to government employees appointed before 2003. The Court, comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and      Read More

Confederation gearing up for Nov 23 rally for key demands including 8th CPC: CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS, North Avenue New Delhi-110001 Ref: Contd. Circular/2023 Dated – 09.10.2023 CIRCULAR TO All Office Bearers/National Executive Members, All General Secretaries of State COCS. All Chief Executive of affiliated Organizations Dear Comrades, In continuation of the Confederations earlier circular dated 6-9-2023, If is again reiterated that the Confederation along with the All India State Government Employees Federation       Read More

Pensioners Samaj demands expediting enhancing FMA to Rs. 3000/- PM.: BHARAT PENSIONERS’ SAMAJ (All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations) (Registered No, 2023 of 1962-62) Member International Federation on Ageing. Montreal (Canada) 2/13-A – LGF Backside, Jangpura – ‘A’, New Delhi – 110 014 No.BPS/BDPA (I)/Fixed-Med/Enhancement/2023 Dated 5th October 2023 To: Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman, Finance Minister, Govt. of India, 15, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi Sub: A request to expedite decisio      Read More

Confederation demands immediate declaration of DA/DR hike and Bonus : CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS North Avenue New Delhi-110001 Ref: Confd. Bonus-DA-DR/2023 Dated — 06.10.2023 To Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Hon’ble Finance Minister Government of India Ministry of Finance North Block, New Delhi – 110001 Sub: DECLARATION OF DA/DR, PLB AND ADHOC BONUS – REG. Respected Madam, I would like to bring to your kind attention towards non declaration of the due installment of DA/ DR w.e.f. from 01-07-2023      Read More

100% Dearness Relief (DR) Neutralization to pre-2002 bank retirees: eF. No. 4/1/1/2022-IR Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Jeevan Deep Building, 3rd floor Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110 001 Dated 5th October 2023 To: Chief Executive Indian Banks’ Association World Trade Centre Complex Centre 1, 6th floor, Cuffe Parade Mumbai — 400 005 Subject: 100% Dearness Relief (DR) Neutralization to pre-2002 bank retirees. Sir, Please refer to Indian Banks’ Association’s lett      Read More

Tamil Nadu CM's son and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin calls for emiminating Sanatana Dharma: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's son and State Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin sparked controversy when he compared the term 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases like dengue and malaria, stating that it should not merely be opposed but "eliminated." Udhayanidhi made these remarks during a 'Sanatana Abolition Conference,' where he argued that Sanatana Dharma goes against principles of social justice and equality. Delhi police have filed a complaint against Udhayanidhi u      Read More

Dept of Ex-Serviceman Welfare appeals to donate for Armed Forces Flag Day Fund: F.No.-A 28011/124/2011-Ad.III/Canteen Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) North Block, New Delhi Dated the 1st September, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Appeal of Department of Ex-Serviceman Welfare to donate minimum Rs. 200/- to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of D.O letter No.7(3)/2023-D (Res.II) dated 06th August, 2023, received from D/o Ex-servicemen       Read More

What happens if DA crosses 50%? DA merger? 8th Pay Commission?: New Delhi, September 2, 2023 - In the wake of an unprecedented surge in inflation, which has propelled the AI CPI IW index by 3.3 points, it appears inevitable that central government employees can anticipate a substantial increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) come January. Analysts predict this DA increment could well surpass the 50% mark. Read: 50% DA from January 2024 almost certain with July 2023 CPI-IW surge However, while this raise may offer some respite, it is unlikely to f      Read More

Telecom facilities and reimbursements to officers of DoT: No. 2-3/2018-PHP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Telecommunications Dated: 29th August, 2023 CIRCULAR Subject: Provision of telecom facilities and reimbursements to officers of DoT- regarding. In partial modification to this office Circular No. 2-3/2008-PHP dated 30.03.2021, it has been decided by the competent authority that for availing reimbursement facilities, the officers of DoT can use the network of any CPSE/PSU eg., BSNL, MTNL, RAILTEL, PGCIL e      Read More

50% DA from January 2024 almost certain with July 2023 CPI-IW surge : Labour Bureau's Latest release Reveals 3.3 Point Surge in Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) in July 2023 New Delhi- The Labour Bureau's latest report, released on August 31, 2023, has unveiled significant rise in the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of July 2023. The data indicates a substantial 3.3 point increase, pushing the index to 139.7 (one hundred thirty-nine point seven). This surge marks the most significant rise       Read More

DoP: Allotment / Transfer / Posting of officials upto ASP level: F. No. X-12/3/20232-SPN-II Government of India Ministry of communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 August 03, 2023 To, Heads of All Postal Circles, Subject:- Allotment / Transfer / Posting of officials upto ASP level. Madam / Sir,   The Competent Authority has reviewed the prevailing guidelines regulating the Allotment / Transfer / Posting of officials upto ASP level and has approved following revised guidelines, which shall co      Read More

DoP&T: Submission of reimbursement Children Education Allowance claims: A-27012/01/2022-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) **** Old JNU Campus, New Delhi. Dated 25 August, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA)-reg. It has been observed that some Government employees are submitting their Children Education Allowance claims for reimbursement to this Department instead of submitting to their respective Of      Read More

LPG price cut by Rs 200/cylinder: In a significant relief for consumers just ahead of the festive season, the Union Cabinet, on August 29, announced a reduction in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for household use for all of its 33 crore consumers. As a gift for Rakshabandhan and Onam, Union Minister Anurag Thakur, in a Cabinet briefing, revealed a price cut of Rs 200 per cylinder for LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala Scheme. With this step, the subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries has now been increased to Rs 400 per       Read More

No proposal to revive MP quota for admissions to KVs: The Union government is not considering reviving the quota for Members of Parliament (MP) for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country as of now, the education ministry said on Monday. The government’s statement came in response to a query by Biju Janata Dal (BJD) member Sarmistha Sethi in Lok Sabha on plans to revive the discretionary quota that was scrapped last year. “There is no such proposal, at present, to revive the quota for Members of Parliament for ad      Read More

Centre gets power to appoint & transfer Delhi govt officers with Delhi Services Bill: The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, empowering the Centre to make rules for Delhi government officers and employees, including appointment, transfers and terms. The Bill was passed with 131 votes in favour and 102 against. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023  passed by the Indian Parliament on August 7, 2023 seeks to amend the Government of National Capital Territory of       Read More

SC: Retired Employee can be appointed as inquiry authority in disciplinary proceedings: The Supreme Court has ruled that the disciplinary authority under the Central Civil Service Rules holds the power to appoint a retired employee as an inquiry authority, challenging the notion that the inquiry officer must be a public servant. The ruling, handed down by a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Bela M Trivedi, is expected to have far-reaching implications for administrative procedures in matters of employee misconduct and disciplinary proceedings. The case before the Supre      Read More

Telangana CM announces setting up of pay revision panel: Elevating the spirits of Telangana government employees, a remarkable announcement emerged on Sunday, August 6th, as Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao revealed plans for a substantial revision of their pay scales. This imminent revision is poised to create ripples of surprise across the entire nation. Addressing the State Assembly on the occasion of Telangana's formation anniversary and reflecting upon the journey of progress, Chief Minister Rao emphasized that Telangana's employ      Read More

State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption wing can probe Central Govt Employees cases: In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court has upheld the power of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to initiate cases under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act of 1988 against employees affiliated with the Central government. Justice Kauser Edappagath's decision emphasized that neither the Prevention of Corruption Act nor the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act of 1946 contains provisions prohibiting State police or specialized State agencies from probing corruption      Read More

IBA nod for five day work week for banks, waits for Fin Min endorsement: After nearly a year of persistent efforts from various bank employee unions, the implementation of five days banking appears to be on the horizon. Recent reports from reliable sources indicate that substantial progress was made during a crucial meeting held on July 28 by the Indian Banking Association (IBA), a representative consortium of Indian bank managements. Notably, the longstanding industry demand to recognize all Saturdays as official bank holidays, a proposition advocated by bank      Read More

Dearness Allowance from July 2023 will be 46% and not 45%: Sone of the leading news portals have suggested that the Central Government is likely to increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its vast workforce, comprising over 1 crore employees and pensioners. However, the reports indicating a 3 percentage point increase to 45% from the existing 42% are not entirely accurate. Ref: Business Today, Financial Express.  After careful consideration and calculation of the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AI CPI-IW) data,       Read More

Virtual Pension Adalat on 20th Sep, 2023 via video conferencing: Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 All Central Civil Pensioners are informed that CPAO, M/o Finance, D/o Expenditure, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place-110066 is going to organize a Pension Adalat, which will be held on 20th Sep, 2023 through video conferencing facility. Therefore, all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners (except Railway, Defence, Post and Telegraph) ma      Read More

Withdrawal of MACP & waiver of recovery for promotion to OS/Steno Gr-I: Office of the Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Hyderabad, 10th Floor, Income Tax Towers, A C Guards, Hyderabad — 500 004. F. No. Pr.CCIT/Estt/Miscellaneous/2023 Date:04.08.2023 To All the DDOs of the Income tax Department, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana State Sir, Sub: Information on withdrawal of grant of MACP and subsequent recovery, if any, in respect of the officials who were granted MACP ignoring the promotion to OS/Steno Grade-I      Read More

Lok Sabha Q&A : Is Govt considering to increase the minimum pension : In response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, and the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh, provided the details of the number of pensioners and family pensioners receiving pension from various government departments, agencies, and organizations for the year 2022-23. He also informed that there are no current proposals to increase t      Read More

44.24% BA for bank staff during Aug - Oct 2023: Indian Banks’ Association HR & Industrial Relations HR&IR/MBR/76/D/2023-24/ August 2, 2023 All Members of the Association (Designated Officers) Dear Sir/ Madam, Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September, October 2023 under XI BPS/ 8th 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 June 2023 are as follow      Read More

Dearness Relief payable to Bank Pensioners for Aug '23 to Jan '24: Indian Banks’ Association HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS No.CIR/HR&IR/D/G2/2023-24/ August 2, 2023 Designated Officers of all Member Banks which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement on Pension Dear Sir/ Madam, Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners for the period August 2023 to January 2024 The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended June 2023 are as follows:- Month  &      Read More

Aug' 23 to Jan '24 DR to pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks @ 1386.90%: Indian Banks’ Association HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS No.CIR/HR&IR/D/G2/2023-24/ August 2, 2023 Designated Officers of all Nationalised Banks and State Bank of India Dear Sir/Madam, Dearness Relief payable for the period August 2023 to January 2024 to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks (b) surviving spouses of pre 1.1.86 Retirees who are in receipt of Ex-gratia As per the directive contained in the Government of India, Ministry of Finance Department of Econ      Read More

Confederation calls for show of strength at Aug 10 Mega Rally against NPS: The Confederation Of Central Government Employees & Workers has written to its officer bearers and affiliated Organizations to make a decisive showdown of the strength of employees and workers at the August 10 Mega Rally. National Joint Council of Action (NJCA) has issued a clarion call for a decisive mega rally on August 10, 2023, at Ramlila Ground in New Delhi. The rally aims to bring together employees and workers from various sectors, including Central and State Gover      Read More

Mission Karmayogi - Guidelines 2023: No.T-16017/6/2023-TFA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training (Training Division) Old JNU Campus, New Delhi Dated the 28th July, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Karmayogi Guidelines, 2023. The undersigned is directed to say that this Department is the nodal agency of Government of India for matters related to training of Civil Servants. 2. The Civil Services play a central role in governance and its delivery      Read More

  The central government has raised the dearness allowance for its over one crore central government employees and pensioners by 4 per cent, taking the total to 42 per cent from 38 per cent. Union Minister Anurag Thakur said the centre will spend ₹ 12,815 crores to fund the hike in dearness allowance, or DA. Read more @  https://www.staffcorner.com/view.html?id=6254983913668608

Big Move: Govt announces committee to address concerns of employees on NPS: The government on Friday announced that a committee under the finance secretary will be set up to improve the New Pension System (NPS) with a view to take care of the concerns of central government employees while maintaining fiscal prudence. While moving the Finance Bill 2023 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the new approach to the NPS will be designed for adoption by both central and state governments. "I propose to set up      Read More

Big Move: Govt announces committee to address concerns of employees on NPS: The government on Friday announced that a committee under the finance secretary will be set up to improve the New Pension System (NPS) with a view to take care of the concerns of central government employees while maintaining fiscal prudence. While moving the Finance Bill 2023 for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the new approach to the NPS will be designed for adoption by both central and state governments. "I propose to set up      Read More

New app for taxpayers to view TDS, interest, dividend income information: The income tax department on Wednesday said it has launched the ‘AIS for Taxpayer’ mobile app, which will help taxpayers get a comprehensive view of information related to the tax deducted or collected at source, interest, dividends and share transactions. All information is part of the Annual Information Statement (AIS) that was launched by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) a few years ago, to help provide all available data to taxpayers at the time of filing returns. The       Read More

Five tax saving investment options to get tax free returns: 1. Public Provident Fund (PPF) An individual can save income tax under Section 80C by investing in the Public Provident Fund (PPF). This small saving scheme has the "exempt-exempt-exempt" or EEE status. This means that the individual can claim a deduction on the amount invested and not pay tax on the interest earned as well as the maturity amount. In terms of safety parameters, the scheme offers the highest safety as it comes with a sovereign guarantee. The central gover      Read More

Rajya Sabha Q&A: Pension Fixation Procedure under GFR: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE RAJYA SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 2307 TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, 21% MARCH, 2023 PENSION FIXATION PROCEDURE UNDER GFR 2307. Dr. RADHA MOHAN DAS AGRAWAL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: a) whether the General Financial Rules (GFR) of the Central Government apply only to the Central Government or apply to all the States, in a uniform manner; b) whether the pens      Read More

Assam govt may consider paying gap between old and new pension schemes: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government will consider paying the gap amount between old and new pension schemes to the employees under the newer mode of monthly retirement emoluments. During a discussion in a Private Members’ Resolution, Sarma said the exact pension structure will be known only after 2035 when the first lot of service holders retire after completing the full tenure since 2005. “Whatever discussion we are having now is o      Read More

Kendriya Vidyalaya admission schedule 2023-24: S.No Contents Scheduled Dates 1 Advertisement for admission  Latest by 25th March 2023 2 Online Registration for Class-I 27.03.2023 (Monday) 10:00 AM onwards 3 Last date of Online Registration for Class-I. 17.04.2023 (Monday) 7:00 PM 4 (a) Declaration of provisional select and waitlist of registered candidates. (b) Admission of eligible candidates of selected list in following order      Read More

Kendriya Vidyalayas class-I admission to begin on March 27, 2023: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQs) New Delhi Admission Notice: 2023-24 1. Online Registration for Admission to Class-I in Kendriya Vidyalayas for the Academic Year 2023-24 will commence at 10:00 am on 27.03.2023 and will close at 07:00 pm on 17.04.2023. The Admission details are available on website https://kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in and Android MobileApp. 2. Minimum age for admission in class-I will be 6 years. Reckoning of age for all Classes shall be as on 31.03      Read More

Rajya Sabha Q&A: Action taken on demand for reverting to Old Pension: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1888 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023) DEMANDS FOR REVERTING TO OLD PENSION SCHEME 1888 SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has received representations from various Unions/ Associations of Central Government Employees from all a      Read More

Cabinet likely to decide the Dearness Allowance hike tomorrow : The union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister is to nnet tomorrow. The announcement regarding the DA Hike for central government employees may be made following the cabinet meeting that the Modi government is scheduled to hold on March 15. It was earlier expected that the DA hike would be announced before festival of Holi. The All-India CPI-IW grew by 0.5 point to 132.8 in January 2023. (one hundred thirty two point eight). In terms of 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.38 pe      Read More

Govt at Lok Sabha: DA / DR arrears are not considered feasible: Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1971. To be answered on Tuesday, 13th March, 2023 Phalguna 22, 1944 (Saka) Release of DA Arrears to Central Government Employees and Pensioners 1971:: SHRI C. LALROSANGA: Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has any plan to release the 18 months DA Arrears stopped during Covid-19 Epidemic to Central Governme      Read More

RBE: Old Pension for railway staff whose posts notified before NPS: Based on the OM issued for the Central Government Employees, the Railway Board has issued a order stating the Railway personnel who were appointed for positions/vacancies advertised / notified on or before December 22, 2003 will be given an option for switching from NPS to Old Pension Schene.  RBE No 41/2023 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAY) (RAILWAY BOARD) No. D-43/12/2018-F(E)III New Delhi, dated: 10-03.2023. The Gen      Read More

Clarification on handling railway mutual tansfer of the staff in Level-1 : GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(NG)I-2020/TR/13 New Delhi, dated 27.02.2023 The General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation 4, State Entry Road New Delhi-110055 Sub: Mutual Transfer of the staff in Level-1 (GP Rs. 1800) belonging to two different Cadres/ Departments Ref: AIRF’s letter no. AIRF/56 dated 04.02.2023 Dear Sir, The undersigned is directed to refer to AIRF’s letter cited above and to state that the spe      Read More

Notification on CCSs (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023: MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th January, 2023 G.S.R. 63(E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by 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, namely:      Read More

Railways to call 5 times the vacancies for 30% LDCE Promotions to Gr B posts: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(GP)2022/2/4 New Delhi, dt: 06/03/2023 The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units (Kind Attn.:PCPO/PFA/Dy.CPO(G)/Dy.CAO(G)) Sub.: 30% LDCE for Promotions to Group ‘B’ posts on Indian Railways through Centralized Computer Based Objective type examination (CBT)- calling of candidates for viva-voce. Ref.: Board’s letter no.E(GP)2022/2/4 dated 28.06.2022. Please refer to this o      Read More

Sharing of family pension under Central Civil Services: F. No. 1/1(1))/2022-P&PW (E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003 Dated: 26.10.2022 Office Memorandum Subject: Sharing of family pension under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 The undersigned is directed to say that Department of Pension has notified the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 in supersession of the Central      Read More

Clarification on the provisions under Income Tax on NPS transactions: FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA HEADQUARTERS 16-20, BARAKHAMBA LANE NEW DELHI – 110001 No. DCPS / 1 / Wage Revision / 2017-2018 Dated: 13th Feb, 2023 Circular No. FCIDCPS-02/2023 Subject: Clarification on the provisions under Income Tax Act’ 1961 pertaining to National Pension System (NPS). Implications of the prevalent provisions of Income Tax Act’1961 on the transactions affected under National Pension System (NPS) are stated hereunder: –       Read More

EPF rate to remain at around 8%: The central board of trustees of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will convene on March 25-26 to determine the interest rates for provident fund deposits for 2022-23. The interest rate is anticipated to remain close to 8 percent as the EPFO calculates its earnings, The Economic Times reported on March 5 citing official sources. As per the report, EPFO's returns on investments have been robust this year as Covid-related withdrawals have decreased significantly. Official      Read More

Govt should fulfill demands of Hindu employees posted in Valley: Shiv Sena:  J&K Shiv Sena unit demanded that the LG led administration should fulfill the demands of protesting Kashmiri Hindu employees posted in Valley before the upcoming Shivratri festival. This was stated by UT chief Manish Sahni while addressing the press conference at Party’s central office, here today. He demanded the safe posting of Kashmiri Pandits/ Hindu working in Kashmir by implementing the transfer policy and said that the Government should leave its stubbornness of making       Read More

Lok Sabha Q&A : Salary cap for pension under Employees Pension Scheme: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 636 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023 PENSION UNDER EMPLOYEES PENSION SCHEME SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV: Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the calculation of pension under the Employees Pension Scheme is fixed on the basis of basic salary with a maximum cap at Rupees 15000 due to which the employees getting higher salary do not      Read More

Turkey quake predictor: India, Pakistan next. Know the regions at risk: On Monday, an earthquake shook Turkey and Syria, wreaking havoc on the world. More than 20,000 people have reportedly died in both countries so far. The death toll is likely to rise further as rescue operations are still underway.  In a fearsome prediction for India and the sub-continent, Dutch researcher Frank Hoogerbeets has stated that the Asian countries are next in line will be facing Turkey-like earthquakes or natural disasters. Notably, Dutch researcher Frank Hoogerbeets had predi      Read More

PFRDA: Reduced timelines for transactions for subscriber's benefits: PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Circular No: PFRDA/2023/06/SUP-CRA/03 7th Feb 2023 CIRCULAR To, All Stakeholders under NPS Subject: Minimum Timelines for Maximum Subscribers’ benefits – Reduction in Turn Around Time to perform various activities from T+4 to T+2-reg The intermediaries of PFRDA viz Central Recordkeeping Agencies (CRAs), Pension Funds (PFs) and Custodian have significantly enhanced the system interface and IT capabilities to red      Read More

5 states to restart old pension scheme - Govt informs Lok Sabha: The finance ministry on Monday said governments of five states -- Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh -- have informed the Centre about their decision to revert to the old pension scheme. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, minister of state for finance Bhagwat Karad said as per RBI's report titled 'State Finances: A Study of Budget of 2022-23', the annual saving in fiscal resources that reversion to the old pension scheme entails is sho      Read More

NPS employees' strike on February 10 for the Old Pension Scheme: On February 10, all Assam Government NPS employee unions will participate in a single day of strike action in support of the return of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). On February 1st, people observed Black Day in relation to this. The National Pension System (NPS) was bypassed and the Old Pension System (OPS) was reinstated, according to the association's president, Achyutananda Hazarika. Participants at the meeting from the Assam State Employees Federation, Confederation of Central Gov      Read More

The Center takes notice of Andhra's Guaranteed Pension Scheme model: Senior officials in the Union government are seeing merit in the demands of workers who entered service after January 2004 and are part of the New Pension System where their contributions are defined but benefits depend on the market. At least four Opposition-ruled states have already switched back to the Old Pension Scheme which offers defined benefits, and the BJP-Sena (Shinde) coalition in Maharashtra is not opposed to it. Although the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Andhra Pradesh has proposed a       Read More

Paid holiday to CG employees on the day of polls for NE states : F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA-Part1 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment (JCA) Section North Block, New Delhi Dated: 03rd February, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura, 2023 – Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the day of poll- regarding The undersigned is directed to state that, as informed by the Election Commis      Read More

Rajya Sabha Q&A : Anomalies in the Pay of employees promoted pre/post 2016: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 563 TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023/ 18 MAGHA, 1944 (SAKA) ANOMALIES IN THE PAY OF EMPLOYEES 563: SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to refer to Answer to Unstarred Question 1480 given in the Rajya Sabha on 20th December, 2022 and state: (a) the details of merit which are being considered on case-to-case basis      Read More

Rajya Sabha Q&A : Option for re-fixation of pay after time limit : GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 569 TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023/ 18 MAGHA, 1944 (SAKA) RE-FIXATION OF PAY OF EMPLOYEES 969: SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to refer to the answer to Unstarred Question 731 given in the Rajya Sabha on 13th December, 2022 and state: (a) the details of the merit, on the basis of which references received fr      Read More

4% DA hike to be approved likely by this month end. 42% DA before Holi: The central government employees can expect to receive the hiked dearness allowance before the Holi festival. It is seen the the dearness allowance due to the central government staff from January 2023 is 42%, that is an hike of the 4%. Sine the CPI -IW for the months up to December 2022 are available, the calclations show that the DA from January 2023 is 42%. Read: With Dec '23 CPI-IW, 4% DA hike confirmed. 42% DA from January 2023 With the Budget 2023 giveing a feeling of       Read More

Rajya Sabha Q&A : Comments Regarding Old Pension Scheme: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE) RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 128 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.02.2023) COMMENTS REGARDING OLD PENSION SCHEME 128 SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN: SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether Department of Expenditure (DoE) has advised DoP&PW vide ID Note dated 05.12.2022 to consult DoPT and De      Read More

Budget failed to address issues faced by Central govt. staff: NFIR: The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), affiliated to the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC), has alleged that the Union Budget failed to address the central government employees’ issues, resulting in disappointment among them. In a press release on Thursday, NFIR general secretary M. Raghavaiah noted that while the budget proposed concessional Tax Regime for salaried class and senior citizens, the genuine aspirations of Central government employees were not addre      Read More

SC judge surprised to hear that retirement age in Kerala is 56, terms it unfair: Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi was surprised to hear that a majority of employees in the government service in Kerala would retire at the age of 56. "In no other state will you have to retire at the age of 56," he added. Justice Ajay Rastogi said it was not fair. He has sought promotion to the rank of Professor/Associate Professor in the Medical Education Service. Justice Ajay Rastogi made the observation while hearing a petition filed by Boney Natesh. Senior advocate V. Sreenivas      Read More

Defence Pensioners need to complete annual identification by Feb 20: Defence Pensioners requested to complete Annual Identification by 20th of February 2023 Posted On: 02 FEB 2023 3:39PM by PIB Delhi All the Defence Pensioners drawing Pension through System for Pension Administration (Raksha) or SPARSH are requested to complete Annual Identification by 20th February, 2023. The completion of the Annual Identification/Life Certification is a statutory requirement for the continued and timely credit of the monthly pension. It may be recalled that the      Read More

CGA warns of disciplinary on AICAE Association's half day walkout: No. 23006/4/2020-NGE-CGA/360 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Controller General of Accounts (HR-4) Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan E Block, GPO Complex, INA New Delhi-110023 Dated: 25, Jan, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Regarding proposed protest by Associations : Half day walkout on 2nd February 2023 (second half). AICAE Association and AICAE CAT-II Association has intimated that the members of their Association will resort to half day walkout on       Read More

CGA warns of disciplinary on AICAE Association's half day walkout: No. 23006/4/2020-NGE-CGA/360 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Controller General of Accounts (HR-4) Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan E Block, GPO Complex, INA New Delhi-110023 Dated: 25, Jan, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Regarding proposed protest by Associations : Half day walkout on 2nd February 2023 (second half). AICAE Association and AICAE CAT-II Association has intimated that the members of their Association will resort to half day walkout on       Read More

Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners for the period Feb - July 2023: Indian Banks’ Association HR & Industrial Relations HR&IR/MBR/76/D/2022-23/11592 November 1, 2022 All Members of the Association (Designated Officers) Dear Sir/Madam, Dearness Relief payable to Pensioners for the period February 2023 to July 2023 The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended December 2022 are as follows:-   October        2022          Read More

Who should opt for the new tax regime?: The union budget presented by the Finance Minister contained a few Income Tax benefits for the the taxpayers who opt for the new tax regime. The new tax regime was introduced in the budget 2020 as an option for the taxpayer who opt to forgo the exemptions and deductions enjoyed in the old scheme. It comes with a lower tax rates to compensate this. However there were no much takers for the new regime. In this budget it was announced that the new tax regime will be the default one with op      Read More

Insurance policies with premium over Rs 5 lakh will get no tax exemption: Income from traditional insurance policies where the premium is over Rs 5 lakh will no more be exempt from taxes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech for the financial year 2023-24. The proposal intends to limit income tax exemption from proceeds of insurance policies with very high value. It has been proposed that in cases where the aggregate premium for life insurance policies — other than unit-linked insurance plans (ULIPs) — issued o      Read More

Mahila Samman Saving and other saving benefits in Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced a one-time small saving scheme for women. The scheme will be called Mahila Samman Saving Certificate which will be available till March 2025. The one-time new small saving scheme will offer an interest rate of 7.5 per cent for a maximum deposit of Rs 2 lakh. The scheme will be available for years up to March 2025. The finance minister also enhanced the maximum amount of money, a senior citizen can invest in the senior citizen savi      Read More

Income Tax changes - Is there really any benefit?: Eventhough media calls it big relief for the middle class, does it really benefit from the Income tax measures in the last full budget of the government before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections? As a central government employees, is there any advantages for him? Let's have a quick check. The Government of India introduced a new optional tax rate regime starting from April 1, 2020 (FY 2020-21), for the Hindu undivided family (HUF). Consequently, Section 115BAC has been added to the       Read More

New income tax slabs, rates for new tax regime announced in Budget 2023: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that income tax rebate limit increased to Rs 7 lakh in new tax regime. The limit will be increased from Rs 5 lakh currently by Rs 2 lakh in an announcement which will bring a loud cheer to taxpayers.  Basic exemption limit is hiked to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 currently under the new income tax regime She also reduced the number of slabs to 5, which will be: Income tax slabs under new tax regime for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)       Read More

Budget 2023: Here Are 5 Expected Income Tax Announcements: The Union Budget 2023-24 is going to be presented on Wednesday, February 1, and people are waiting to get to know the announcements on the income tax rates and slabs. Currently, analysts are expecting an increase in the income tax exemption limit, apart from higher deduction limits. More Tax Exemption or Rebate Last year, the government did not announce any new provision in the Budget 2022-23. Now, in the Budget 2023, there is an expectation that the government might give relief       Read More

With Dec '23 CPI-IW, 4% DA hike confirmed. 42% DA from January 2023: The All-India CPI-IW (consumer price index for industrial workers) for December 2022 decreased by 0.2 points and stood at 132.3 points. It was 132.5 points in November 2022. On one-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.15 per cent with respect to the previous month compared to a decrease of 0.24 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago. All the CPI-IW indices required for calculation of the DA or dearness allowance from January 2023 is now available. The increase in d      Read More

What does ChatGPT says about union budget 2023?: This is not a news article We asked ChatGPT the following question What can I expect from union budget 2023 as a middle class person? Thus is the response what we got As of my knowledge cutoff, the Union Budget 2023 has not been announced yet and it's hard to predict what the government will announce as part of the budget. However, I can give you a general idea of what the government may focus on in the budget and what potential benefits middle-class individuals may receive.       Read More

PCDA circular #666 on OROP revision to the pensioners w.e.f. 1.7.2019: O/o THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014 Toll Free No: 1800-180-5321 (‘Timing-9:30 AM to 6:00 PM) REGISTERED Circular No. 666 Dated: 20th Jan 2023 To 1. The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. of Govt, Bank Accounts, Central Office C-7, Second Floor, Bandra – Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandra East Mumbai-400051 2. All CMDs, Public Sector Banks, 3. The Nodal Officers, ICICI/HDFC/AXIS/IDBI Banks 4. All Managers, CPPC      Read More

EPFO re-examination of cases of pension on higher wages: EPFO, HEAD OFFICE MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA BHAVISHYA NIDHI BHAWAN, 14, BHIKALJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI 110066 No. Pension/2022/55893/1 67. Date: 25.01.2023 All Addl. CPFCs, Zonal Offices All RPFCs / OICs, Regional Offices Sub: Re-examination of cases of pension on Higher Wages, of employees who had retired upto 1st September 2014 without exercising any option under Para 11(3) of pre-amended EPS’95, in light of directions contained in Para 44(ix      Read More

BPMS demands night duty allowance for Gr D staff in RTS&D at DGRVS/HQ: Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh (AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS) (AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.N.S.) CENTRAL OFFICE : 2-A, NAVIN MARKET, KANPUR-1 PH.: (0512) 2332222 ¢ FAX : (0512) 2296229 REF: BPMS/ MoD/ NDA/ 51B(7/2/R) Dated: 24.01.2023 TO, The Under Secretary, D(QS) Govt of India, Ministry of Defence Sena Bhawan, New Delhi Subject: Extension of Night Duty Allowance to erstwhile Group ‘D’ employees working in RTS&D under DGRVS/ Army HQ. R      Read More

Railway Provident Fund-Rate of interest for the Q4 of FY 22-23: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. F(E)III/2003/PF-1/1 New Delhi, Dated: 19.01.2023. The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR. Subject: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of interest during the 4th Quarter of financial year 2022-23 (1st January, 2023 — 31st March, 2023). A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs’ Resolution F.No. 5(4)-B(PD)      Read More

NJCA national convention for pushing the revival of old pension scheme: At least 50 central and state employee unions on Friday demanded the restoration of the old pension scheme, saying the current national pension scheme has proved "harmful" for retired personnel. They warned that if the government does not act on their demand, they would hold a rally during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. In a statement issued under the banner of the National Joint Council of Action (NJCA), the unions said a national convention to push for their demand will be org      Read More

Employee can't challenge dept enquiry 'On grounds of adequacy or reliability: The Delhi High Court has said that findings of departmental authorities in disciplinary proceedings cannot be challenged by the employee under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, on the grounds of adequacy or reliability. "It is also a settled proposition that if the enquiry is properly held the departmental authorities are the sole judge of facts," Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said. The court was dealing with a writ petition filed by a bank employee, who was dismi      Read More

Recommendation on addnl pension: 5% at 65, 10% on 70, 15% on 75 & 20% on 80:   PARLIAMENT OF INDIA RAJYA SABHA DEPARTMENT-RELATED PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES, LAW AND JUSTICE Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi December, 2022 / Agrahayana, 1944 (Saka) ONE HUNDRED TWENTIETH REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN ON ONE HUNDRED TENTH REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON “PENSIONER’S GRIEVANCES – IMPACT OF PENSION ADALATS AND CENTRALIZED PENSION GRIEVANCES REDRESS AND MONITORING SYSTEM (CPENGR      Read More

Budget 2023 may see reduction in IT, more reliefs for the middle class: CNBC news: The government is likely to lower income tax rates and introduce revised slabs for salaried individuals in its upcoming Budget 2023 due on February 1, reported CNBC Aawaz. At the same time, the middle class can hope for many more reliefs. According to the report, there is a special emphasis on the middle class in the meetings being held on the budget among the officers. At present the first priority of the government is to give relief in income tax structure, sources were quoted as saying in       Read More

Explained: Income Tax Exemption Vs Rebate Vs Deductions: Income Tax Exemption Vs Rebate Vs Deductions: The Union Budget 2023, which will be tabled in Parliament on Febuary 1, will be keenly watched by taxpayers as they look forward to relaxations in taxability of their income. The relaxation in income tax is given by the government in three ways — exemption, deduction and rebate. As the Budget is round the corner, these three terms are important for taxpayers to understand. Saurrav Sood, practice leader (international tax & transfer       Read More

RBI cautions states against reverting to the old pension scheme (OPS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cautioned states against reverting to the old pension scheme (OPS), which was in vogue till 2004, stating that it will add to the fiscal burden of States in the coming years. The central bank says OPS – instead of the National Pension Scheme (NPS) — will lead to the accumulation of liabilities which can become a major risk in the future. What did RBI say about the old pension scheme? According to the RBI, a significant risk looming large on t      Read More

Old Pension Scheme reintroduced in Himachal Pradesh: In keeping with its election pledge, the Himachal Pradesh administration headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday authorised the Old Pension Scheme's cleared in the state. Over 1.36 lakh people work for the New Pension Scheme, including both staff and pensioners (NPS). In the inaugural cabinet meeting, the Congress party made a commitment to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Sukhu told the media following the cabinet meeting that the old pension scheme's bene      Read More

98% of top 5 IITs faculty are upper-caste, reservation not implemented: Nature article: An article by writer Ankur Paliwal in Nature, a prestigious science journal, claims that privileged caste (General Category) people continue to dominate the science stream in India. Published on Thursday, it reveals that the Adivasi and Dalit populations are underrepresented among students and teachers at prestigious universities like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). According to the research, data from RTIs and other government source      Read More

Early closure of offices in connection with Republic Day functions: No.16/3/2023-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Establishment (JCA) Section North Block, New Delhi Dated: 11th January, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade/Beating Retreat Ceremony/At Home Function during January, 2023 – regarding. In connection with arrangements for the Republic Day Parade/ Beating Retreat Ceremony/ At Home Function,      Read More

Old Pension Scheme applicable to all personnel of CAPF: The Delhi High Court ordered the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to adopt the Old Pension Scheme for all of its staff and ordered the Center to deliver the requisite guidelines within eight weeks. Insofar as they prevent members of central paramilitary forces who were hired in response to advertisements published on January 1, 2004, from receiving the benefit of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the high court has quashed a 2003 notification from the Ministry of Finance and a 2020 Office       Read More

Assured returns / pension under NPS on the cards: Although many state governments' choice to return to the outdated pension system has put the National Pension System (NPS) in the spotlight at the moment, its voluntary subscriber base is nevertheless expanding rapidly. NPS, a defined contribution system, is unpopular with a sizable segment of government employees. All government employees hired after January 1, 2004, as well as all Indian residents between the ages of 18 and 65, are now covered by the new pension scheme. The number of      Read More

For the Indian Railways, over 3.12 lakh posts are unfilled.: According to The Hindu report, which cited government statistics, 3.12 lakh non-gazetted positions with the Indian Railways are unfilled across the entire nation. As of December 1, 2022, the Indian Railways had 3.12 lakh non-gazetted vacancies open nationwide across 18 zones, according to the minister's response to a starred question in the Rajya Sabha, the newspaper stated. According to the statement, the northern zone (38,754) has the most open positions, followed by the western (30,      Read More

Govt can't deny medical reimbursement if hospital charges higher rates: Delhi HC: The Delhi High Court has declared that, in cases where the patient is referred to such a hospital, reimbursement of medical expenses under the Central Government (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 cannot be denied on the grounds that the hospital charged a sum in excess of the allowed rates. The beneficiary employee cannot be blamed or punished to pay the excess amount that was charged from him by the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, when he in the first instance did not even choose the hospital       Read More

DoPT summary on various Allowances applicable to Central Government Employees: No.DOPT-1669789084378 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel and Training ESTT.(Estt. Allowance) ****** (Dated 30 November, 2022 ) OFFICE MEMORANDUM Allowances Department of Personnel & Training has issued various instructions from time to time on various Allowances applicable to Central Government Employees. The essence of these instructions has been summarized in the following paras for guidance and better       Read More

DoPT: Grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade/ 2ND Grade to Gr A CCS: No.DOPT-1671777510047 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel and Training CRD(CRD) ****** (Dated 21 December, 2022 ) OFFICE MEMORANDUM Grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade/ Non-Functional Second Grade to the Group ‘A’ Central Civil Service The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has issued various instructions on the grant of Non-Functional Selection Grade [JAG-NFSG]/Non-Functional Seco      Read More

AIRF release on minister meeting on upgradation of the staff in GP 1800 to 1900: All India Railwaymen’s Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi-110055(INDIA) No.AIRF/24(C) Dated: January 5, 2023 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Brief about the meeting held with Hon’ble M.R. on 04.01.2023. I met Hon’ble Minister for Railways yesterday, i.e. on 4th January, 2023, and conveyed him New Year’s Greetings. I reminded him for upgradation of the staff working in GP Rs.1800/- to GP Rs.1900/- to t      Read More

37.2% DA to executives & non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs in 2017 scale: No. W-02 /0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-1/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: the 4th January, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non­ unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 – Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding. *      Read More

201.2% DA to executives & non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs in 2007 scale: No . W-02 / 0002 / 2014-DPE(WC)-GL-11/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: the 4th January, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non­ unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)­ Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007 – Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding. **      Read More

408.4% DA for executives & non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs in1997 scale: No .W-02/0004/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-III/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises **** Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: the 4th January, 2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non­ unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)­ Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 – Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding.       Read More

SC directs Centre to disburse OROP arrears by March 15, 2023: On Monday, a Supreme Court panel led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha demanded that the Central Government follow an earlier directive to pay back arrears to eligible retired members of the armed forces by March 15, 2023. The Attorney General for India, R. Venkatramani, stated in the onset that the arrears will be implemented soon. The attorney general assured that he was directly in charge of the case. He said that a total of 25 lakh pensioners' tabulations had be      Read More

DoPT consolidated instructions on Pay Fixation: (Updated on 13.09.2022) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment (Pay-I Section) ***** Pay Fixation Department of Personnel and Training has issued various instructions from time to time on pay fixation of Government servants. These instructions are broadly categorized as under: Pay fixation on promotion and availability of option. Pay fixation on transfer to a lower post on own voli      Read More

Rules update: No HRA admissible under the following conditions.: The Ministry of Finance's Department of Expenditure (DOE) recently published an updated compilation of guidelines (OM 2/4/2022-E.II B) for the granting of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Central Government Employees. According to the 7th Salary Commission (7th CPC) recommendations accepted by the government, the HRA given to Central Government Employees is calculated based on the pay drawn at the designated Level in the pay Matrix. According to the revised regulations, Central Governme      Read More

Railway staff who quit within 3 years of study leave must refund : RBE No. 171/2022 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) No 2011/F(E)III/2(2)/3 New Delhi, Dated: 29.12.2022 The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR. Sub: Study Leave Rules – clarification reg. In terms of Rule 14 of the Study Leave Rules contained in Appendix -V of the Indian Railway Establishment Code (IREC) Vol-I(1985-Edition), if a Railw      Read More

Centre keeps interest rate on GPF for Q4 2022 unchanged at 7.1%: Tuesday, the finance ministry resolution maintained the 7.1% interest rate for subscribers of the General Provident Fund and other similar plans. In the preceding quarter ended December 31, the GPF interest was identical at 7.1 per cent. The rate is effective from January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023, according to a statement from the ministry of finance. The rate will be in force with effect from January 1, 2023, it stated. GPF is a social security programme offered only to central g      Read More

Consolidated instructios on HRA by the Ministry of Finance: No.2/4/2022-E.IIB Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure *** North Block, New Delhi. Dated the 30th December, 2022. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Compendium of Instructions regarding grant of House Rent Allowance to Central Government employees -regarding The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has issued various instructions from time to time regarding grant of House Rent Allowance to Central Government employees. Such instructions were is      Read More