Recognising Labour Union

Ministry of Labour & Employment Recognising Labour Union PIB: Labour is placed in the concurrent list of the Constitution and both the Central Government and State Governments are designated as the ‘appropriate Government’ in respect of areas of their jurisdiction. In the Central Sphere, there are clear guidelines/ directives for verification of membership of Trade Unions for purpose of granting recognition to the majority Union. In the Central Sphere, no recognition is pending, for the want of proper guidelines and directives. Verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in organizations falling under the jurisdiction of State Government are carried out by the respective State Government. Hence, the details of disputes are not maintained by the Central Government. Under the Code of Discipline, a Union may claim to be recognized as a representative Union for an industry in a local area if it has a membership of at least 25% of the workers of that industry in that area. If there are several Trade Unions in an industry, the one with the largest membership would be recognized as the majority Union. The procedure for verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in an establishment is laid down in the Code of Discipline. There is no specific procedure laid down in the Code of Discipline for verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in an industry in local area. This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.  Share and Care

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Pension for Ex-Servicemen of Pre-Independence Era

Ministry of Defence Pension for Ex-Servicemen of Pre-Independence Era PIB : Ex-servicemen with service less than 15 years as PBOR and less than 20 years as Commissioned Officers are not entitled to pension as minimum qualifying service is a mandatory requirement to earn pension. Minimum qualifying service is an essential criterion for earning pension in the Armed Forces as per the existing Army, Navy & Air Force Pension Regulations. There is no proposal under consideration of the government to grant pension to a large number of armed forces personnel who retired during pre-independence period but are still alive and not entitled to any pensionary benefits. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in written reply to Shri G.M. Siddeshwara in Lok Sabha today.  Share and Care

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Transparency in Working of CSD

Ministry of Defence Transparency in Working of CSD Introduction of new items for sale through Unit Run Canteens involves following steps:- (i) Receipt of application from the prospective suppliers; (ii) Scrutiny of the application form; (iii) Informing the discrepancies to the firm, if any; (iv) Samples are put up to Preliminary Screening Committee (PSC) consisting of representatives from the three Services viz., Army, Navy and Air Force besides CSD representatives; (v) Preliminary Screening Committee (PSC) short lists the items; (vi) Short-listed item is subjected to factory inspection/hygiene inspection/Composite Food Laboratory (CFL)/Analytical Food Laboratory (AFL) depending upon the nature of the item; (vii) Conduct of Market Survey at five stations in the country; (viii) On receipt of Market Survey Report, the firm is called for Price Negotiation and a discount of CSD is negotiated by the Price Negotiation Committee (PNC) which includes Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA-CSD)/Internal Financial Adviser (IFA) asa Member. (ix) After negotiating the discount, the relevant file along with the samples is put up to Board of Administration consisting of representatives of three Services, Secretary BOCCS as Special Invitee and Controller of Defence Accounts (CDA-CSD)/Internal Financial Adviser (IFA)as Finance representative for final approval under the Chairmanship of General Manager, CSD. The process of introduction of items in CSD is transparent. The reasons for accepting/rejecting items are being duly recorded in respective files by the PSC w.e.f. February, 2009, following the recommendation made in the Performance Audit Report of the Canteen Stores Department. However, the same could not be done in few files during 2007-08 because a large number of items were being considered. The status of new introduction cases is also being placed on CSD Website for information of all concerned. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in written reply to Shri Sushil Kumar Singh and Shri Purnmasi Ram in Lok Sabha today. Share and Care

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Permanent and Temporary Workers

Ministry of Labour & Employment Permanent and Temporary Workers PIB According to the survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office during 2009-10 and the information collected under the Employment Market Information Programme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the total number of workers in organised and unorganised sectors was 2.87 crore and 43.7 crore respectively, in 2009-10. Information on permanent and temporary workers in the country is not maintained separately. The details of average daily earnings (in Rs.) of the workers are as follows as per Labour Bureau Report, 2007-08 on Average Daily Earnings: All India : 186.86 Public Sector : 398.67 Joint Sector : 377.76 Private Sector : 182.11 In order to have a uniform wage structure and to reduce the disparity in minimum wages across the country, concept of National Floor Level Minimum Wage was mooted on the basis of the recommendations of the National Commission on Rural Labour (NCRL) in 1991. On the basis of increase in the Consumer Price Index, the Central Government has recently revised the National Floor Level Minimum Wages to Rs.115/- per day with effect from 01.04.2011. This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today. Share and Care

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Women in Defence Forces Women are inducted in Armed Forces as Officers

Ministry of Defence PIB: Women in Defence Forces Women are inducted in Armed Forces as Officers. The strength of women officers in the three Services of the Armed Forces during the last three years and the current year (Service-wise), is as under: Year Strength of Women Officers (Excluding Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps and Military Nursing Services) - Army Navy Air Force 2008 1072 173 957 2009 1030 176 915 2010 999 191 889 2011 1055 288 936 There is no separate fixed sanctioned strength for recruitment of Women officers in the Armed Forces and they are recruited within the overall authorised strength of officers in the respective Service. They are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) in various Services/Branches of the three Service as indicated below:- Women officers are inducted as SSC officers in following Branches/Cadres of the three Services viz. Army, Navy and Air Force: ARMY:Signals; Engineers; Army Aviation; Army Air Defence; Electronics & Mechanical Engineers; Army Service Corps; Army Ordnance Corps; Intelligence; Army Education Corps; Judge Advocate General. NAVY:JAG; Logistics; Observer; Air Traffic Controller; Naval Constructor; Education. AIR FORCE:In all branches and Streams except Fighter Stream of flying branch. The Armed Forces have submitted a comprehensive policy paper on induction and employment of Women. The Ministry after considering the policy paper keeping in view the role and responsibility of the Armed Forces in defending the nation and protecting the territorial integrity of the country have issued a Government letter on 11th November 2011 inter-alia laying down policy on induction and employment of women in Armed Forces including grant of Permanent Commission to women SSCOs, as under: (i) Women Officers may continue to be inducted as Short Service Commission officers(SSCOs) in Branches/Cadres where they are being inducted presently in the three Services; (ii) Women SSCOs will be eligible for consideration for grant of permanent commission along with men SSCOs in specific Branches in the three Services viz. Judge Advocate General(JAG) and Army Education Corps (AEC) of Army and their corresponding branches in Navy and Air Force; Naval constructor in Navy and Accounts branch in Air Force, as specified in Ministry's letter No. 12(1)/2004-D(AG) Pt-II dated 26th September, 2008; (iii) In addition to the above, in the Air Force, women SSCOs will be eligible along with men SSCOs, for consideration for grant of permanent commission in Technical, Administration, Logistics and Meteorology Branches. The grant of permanent commission will be subject to willingness of the candidate and service specific requirements, availability of vacancies, suitability, merit of the candidate as decided by each Service. Further, a matter regarding grant of permanent commission to women officers in Army is sub-judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in written reply to Shri Sanjay Bhoi and others in Lok Sabha today. Share and Care

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Insurance Coverage of Workers

Ministry of Labour & Employment Insurance Coverage of Workers PIB: As per BPL survey, 2002, there are about 6 crore estimated BPL families (a unit of five) in the unorganised sector. Initially, it was proposed to cover all the 6 crore BPL families under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) providing for smart card based cashless health insurance cover of Rs. 30000 per family per annum. However, the experience shows that only about 60% of BPL families become available for enrolment. As such about 3.6 crore BPL families are to be covered under the scheme. It is the endeavour the government to cover all such families by 2012-13. This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.  Share and Care

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Advertisement for the post of Junior Game Supervisor and Office Assistant on Contract basis in CCSCSB.

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board Department Personnel and Training Ministry of Personnel, Pubic Grievances and Pensions GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 361, B-Wing, 3rd FIoor Lok Nayak Bhawan New Delhi- 110003 Advertisement for the post of Junior Game Supervisor and Office Assistant on Contract basis in CCSCSB. Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board, society under Department of Personnel & Training for promotion of Sports and Cultural activities among the Central Government employees wants to employ a suitable person (on contract basis) for the post of Junior Game Supervisor and Office Assistant on a consolidated salary of Rs 25,000/- per month and Rs. 12.000/- per month respectively. The contract is initially for a period on one year to be renewed on year to year basis after appraisal of performance. The various requirements like educational qualification, age and experience etc for post will he as under: For the post of Junior Game Supervisor Age limit : Below 35 years, For Retired Government Servant –Below 62 years Educational and other qualification : a) Degree Qualification from a Recognized university Experience required : b) Sportsman of Outstanding Merit having experience in organizing games. preparing cricket pitches, maintenance of play grounds etc. c) Experience in coaching of some of the games. Terms of engagement : In case of retired persons, appointment on contract basis could be extended up to a maximum of 65 years of age only Click here to continue Source: www.persmin.nic.in [http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/Advt.jgs.pdf] Share and Care

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EPF Contribution

Ministry of Labour & Employment EPF Contribution The following steps have been taken by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to recover the outstanding amount: 1. Attachment and sale of movable and immovable properties of the defaulting establishments. 2. Appointment of receiver to run the business of the defaulting establishments. 3. Arrest and detention of defaulter. 4. Prosecution of defaulters before courts of law. 5. Levying damages as penalty. 6. Directing persons from whom any amount is due to the defaulter to pay the same amount against Provident Fund arrear instead of paying to the defaulter. The details are given at Annexure. There is no provision of confiscating the property of defaulters under the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. However, 84 arrests were made and 2,842 convictions were ordered by various courts during the last three years. This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today. Share and Care

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The pension on fixed rates is provided to the employees retiring under the Provident Fund (PF) scheme

Ministry of Labour & Employment Revision of Pension under PF Scheme The Central Government had constituted an Expert Committee for reviewing the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995 entirely including revision of Pension. The Expert Committee submitted its report to the Central Government on 5th August, 2010 and the recommendations of the Committee were placed before the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund [CBT (EPF)] for consideration on 15th September, 2010. The CBT (EPF) directed that the report be first considered by the Pension Implementation Committee (PIC). The PIC has since finalized its report and sent it to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation for placing it before the CBT (EPF) for taking a final decision in the matter. This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today. Share and Care

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Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on adhoc basis regarding

Time Bound No.5/7/2011-CS.I(U) Government of India Ministry of Personnel. PG and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) 2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 28th November, 2011 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on adhoc basis regarding. The undersigned is to say that due to on going litigation, this Department has not been in a position to bring out Select Lists of Under Secretary after 2008 and accordingly this Department has been resorting to adhoc promotion in the grade. This Department proposes to do another round of adhoc promotion to meet the immediate requirement of USs. In order to proceed further, a statement has been prepared depicting availability of ACRs/APARs as well as vigilance status in respect of SOs who are likely to be considered by the Screening Committee for adhoc promotion. The facts in the statement may please be verified and pending ACRs/APARs and vigilance status may be made available to this Division latest by November 2011 positively. sd/- (Monica Bhatia) Director Source: www.persmin.nic.in [http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/prom.so.28.11.pdf] Share and Care

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National Postal Policy 2012

A meeting is likely on the policy to discuss various dimensions with key stakeholders, next month PTI | November 14 2011..Share..The government has started the exercise to formulate the new National Postal Policy 2012, in order to rejuvenate and bring the postal sector to the centre stage of economic development. The Department of Post (DoP) will organise a round-table conference next month to discuss various dimensions of the policy with key stakeholders. "DoP may complete this (discussion) exercise by April, 2012," Minister of Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal said, adding that the agenda of the same should be submitted by November 20. The government said National Postal Policy (NPP) would have clear goals, defined role of various operators in the sector and regulatory mechanism in place. "The postal sector is a key information medium that contributes to both the economic and social development. In recent years, the postal market place has grown increasingly competitive, complex and essential," Sibal added. The minister in his communication to the DoP has indicated that the new policy should be in line with market dynamics and postal sector should contribute to social and economic development of the country. "A comprehensive policy must be compiled to guide and regulate the development, growth and contribution of this sector over the next five to 10 years," Sibal said. DoP had earlier come up with a National Postal Policy, which is viewed as 'prototype' of the policy, a senior ministry official said. The policy was written by couple of postal department officers without consultation with the industry, the official added. The new policy will be framed in consultation with various stakeholders of the Indian postal sector which will include various players in logistics, courier and e-commerce business."NPP'12 will have clear goals in terms of job creation, potential investment, guidelines for postal services and strategic focus area for the sector," the official said. With over 1.5 lakh post offices India's Department of Post has the one of the largest postal network in the world. In order to match the rapid growth of the country, DoP is undergoing various radical changes which includes a proposal to convert over 1.5 lakh post offices across the nation into full-fledged banks on the anvil. The post offices currently offer financial services like savings bank, postal life insurance, pension payments and money transfer services. -- M.Krishnan Secretary General NFPE Share and Care

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Registration of Marriage

The States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Orissa, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and Tripura have already taken necessary legislative measures providing for compulsory registration of marriages. Other States except the State of Nagaland are in the process of achieving this end. Giving this information in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister for Law & Justice, said that in view of the steps taken/ being taken by the State Governments to make registration of marriages compulsory in their respective States, at present there does not appear to be any specific necessity for the enactment of a Parliamentary legislation for compulsory registration of marriages at this stage. Source : PIB Share and Care

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Group B allotment- Kerala Circle

Chief PMG Kerala has ordered the undermentioned officers to be promoted to PS Group B on regular basis with effect from the date of assumption of charge and posted/alloted to the office/regions shown against each: 1. Sri. Suresh Yedve alloted to Central Region, Kochi 2. Sri. S.S.Patil alloted to Central Region, Kochi 3. Sri. K.V.Anantharamu alloted to Central Region, Kochi 4. Sri. Ramesh Acharya posted as Asst. Director (Rectt & Estt), Circle Office, Trivandrum. 5. Sri. Sam.P.George posted as SPOs, Tiruvalla Division 6. Sri. K.Sukumaran alloted to Northern Region, Calicut 7. Sri. M.P.Nirmal Kumar alloted to Northern Region 8. Sri. K.Anil alloted to Central Region 9. Sri. Sivasubramania Dasan alloted to Central Region. Share and Care

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Changes in interest rates from 01.12.2011 - Points to Remember

Ø Higher interest Rates will not only award for small investors but also make more cash available to the Government Instrument   Current Proposed Ø The maturity period for MIS and NSC will be cut to 5 years from 6 years Ø A new NSC instrument with 10 year   maturity soon Ø Kisan Vikas patras (KVP) will be discontinued ØInvestment ceiling on PPF will be increased from ` 70000 to ` 1 lakh Ø Rates on loan against PPF will be increased to 2 % from 1 % p.a Ø New interest applicable for balance at credit in account from 01.12.2011 Savings deposit 3.5 % 4 % 1 – Year Fixed deposit 6.25 % 7.7 % 2 Year Fixed deposit 6.5 % 7.8 % 3 – Year Fixed deposit 7.25 % 8.0 % 5 – Year fixed deposit 7.5 % 8.3 % 5- year Recurring deposit 7.5 % 8.0 % 5 Year SCSS 9.0 % 9.0 % 5 Year MIS ( No Bonus) 8.0 8.2 % 5 Year NSC 8.0 8.4 % 10 Year NSC (New Instrument) ------ 8.7 % PPF 8.0 % 8.6 % savings Bank Schemes interests are going to be changed w.e f 01-12-2011 Points to remember Investment in KVP through Cheque should not be accepted w.e.f. 28.11.2011. If any cheque presented before 28.11.2011 is cleared after 30.11.2011, the amount should be refunded to depositor. After 25.11.2011 while accepting cheques for opening MIS, rubber stamp should be affixed on counterfoil “No Bonus shall be payable if cheque is credited to Govt. Account after 30.11.201 Rate of interests applicable according to the Date of Clearance of cheque To download order Please click SB ORDER Share and Care

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Latest Releases from PIB 29.11.2011

Prime Minister Calls on President ACC Appointment Registration of Marriage Senior Advocates in Supreme Court Gram Nyayalayas in Rajasthan Appointment of Public Prosecutors and Government Lawyers State Funding for Polls Elections in Legislative Assemblies Study of the Past Helps to Understand our Role in the Present and Future Says 'Sahi ! Dhandhe Galat Bande' made with a lot of Heart, Soul and Passion, says Preeti Jhangiani Animation is here to Stay, says Oscar Winning Producer Hugh Welchman 'Compulsory Hell-Mate' is A Humorous Movie with A Message Says, Mithunchandra Chaudhari Quarterly Report on Public Debt Management for the Quarter July -September 2011 Released FDI Policy in Multi Brand Retail Shri Mallikarjun Kharge to Present Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskar and National Safety Awards for The Performance Year 2009 EPF Contribution Effects of Global Economic Recession Permanent and Temporary Workers Revision of Pension under PF Scheme ILO Convention on Labour Rights National Rural Labour Commission Daily Wagers Recognising Labour Union Safety in Coal Mines Insurance Coverage of Workers Skilled Workers Flood protection Project for Nagpur approve! d Contribution of Solar, Geothermal and Wind Energy Sea Pollution due to Industrial Cluster Strengthening of IFS Service Impacts of EMRS on Wildlife Single Window Clearance System Development of Wildlife Habitats Mission Clean Ganga Study on Climate Change Envirionmental Impact Assessment Policy Relaxation in Clearance Norms Pollution in Environment Funds Under Campa Plan Effect of GM Crops on Humans Protection of Forest Resources Forest Area for Railw! ay Line Project Clearance to 'Sardar Sarovar Project Clearance of Power Projects Exports from Polluting Firms Ground Water Pollution Funds for Protection of Wild Animals Protection of Migratory Birds Animals in Zoological Parks Protection of Villages from Elephants Noise Standards for Crackers Check on Deforestation Earthquakes Around Indian Sub-Continent Analysis of Seismic Data Monsoon Forecasts by IMD Violation of Bio-Diversity Act Setting up of Tiger Project Manpower in Zoos and National Parks Encroachment on Forestland Funds for Development of Forests Death of Animals due to Electrocution Polluted Industrial Clusters Pollution in Rivers Conservation of Ganga River Protection of Wildlife Outside Protected Area Expedition in Environmental Clearances Clearance to Durgawati Reservoir Project Pollution from Radio-Active Substances Conservation of Rivers Funds to Control Pollution Ecological Reforms Report on Glaciers Security for Wild Animals India -Bulgaria Sign MoU on H ealth & Medicines Infrastructure Building on Border Women in Defence Forces Indo-Russia Defence Deals Vulnerability of Submarines Modernisation of Airfields Modification of Brahmos Missile Achievements of DRDO Transparency in Working of CSD Shortage of Radars in Air Force Procurement of Reconnaissance System Misuse of Regimental Funds Sinking of MV RAK Theft Cases in Bomb Disposal Centres Coast Guard Stations Joint Military Exercise in Pakistan Indigenous Building of Ships Pension for Ex-Servicemen of Pre-Independence Era Purchase of items for Troops Army to Commence Ex Sudarshan Shakti in Rajasthan Bye-Elections to The Council of States from Assam and Bihar Technology Innovation Awards in Petrochemicals Presented The Coal Despatches by Coal India Limited (CIL) to the Power Utilities Availability of Coal for Power Plants Investment for Coal Development Demand for Imported Coal Coal Regulatory Authority for Coal Sector Demand and Supply of Coal Shortfall in Coal Production Status of Coal Blocks Rehabilitation of Closed Mines Pre Conditions for Grant of Mining Lease Optimum Exploitation of Mineral Resources Emission Norms Vessels Owned by Shipping Corporation of India Purchase of MSME Products Subsidy on ! Loan to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Investments in Power Sector Promoting use of CFLs Coal Based Power Generation Grows by 7.7 Percent in April-October, 2011 44,547 MW Electricity Generation Capacity Added during 11TH Plan Power Ministry's Pavilion Adjudged Second at IITF Power Supply Position Power Gene ration more than Target Violations of Chartered Accountants Act High Security Number Plates Radio Frequency Identification DND Tolled Expressway Toll Tax Policy on National Highways Action taken against Contractors Share and Care

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