Additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2012

Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance  24-September-2012 19:53 IST DA for Central Government Employees  The Union Cabinet today approved to release additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2012, representing an increase of 7 per cent over the existing rate of 65 per cent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be of the order of Rs.7408.24 crore per annum and Rs. 4938.78 crore in the financial year 2012-2013 i.e. for a period of 8 months from July, 2012 to February, 2013.  *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Patches for Sanchay Post Version 7.0 Dtd 14-08-2012

Patches for Sanchay Post Version 7.0 Dtd 14-08-2012 Patches for Sanchay Post Version 7.0 Sl.No.  Details Copy to Folder Uploaded on 1 Online Transactions (2) All systems with Sanchay Post Software, running the respective modules. SP5\OT 14/08/2012 2 SOSB Online (2) SP5\SOSB 14/082012 3 Data Entry (1) SP5\DE\SB 14/08/2012 4 SOSB  Data Entry (1) SP5\SD\SB 14/08/2012 5 NREGS - Data Entry (1) SP5\NR\DE 14/08/2012 6 NREGS - SOSB Data Entry (1) SP5\NR\SD 14/08/2012 Email issues related to this software to sblansupport@hotmail.com *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts(66.66%) Departmental Quota for the year 2012

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts(66.66%) Departmental Quota for the year 2012 As communicated vide Department of Posts (DE Section) Letter No.A.34012/07/2012-DE dated 18thSeptember, 2012 the LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts(66.66%) Departmental Quota for the year 2012 will be conducted on 13th and 14th October, 2012. The Examination will be conducted in all Circle Headquarters except Tamil Nadu Circle. *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Expected DA from July 2012 : Cabinet meeting to consider hike in DA postponed

Expected DA from July 2012 : Cabinet meeting to consider hike in DA postponed Cabinet meeting to consider hike in DA postponed The meeting of the Union Cabinet, which was scheduled to consider a 7 per cent hike in dearness allowance to 80 lakh central government employees and pensioners, has been put off to next week. “The Cabinet, CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) and CCI (Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure) meetings scheduled for Friday, have been postponed,” an official announcement said. Cabinet meetings usually take place on Thursdays, but they have been postponed apparently in view of the rapid political developments in the aftermath of the government’s decision to hike diesel prices and operationalise its earlier move to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. Increasing DA from 65 per cent to 72 per cent to provide relief to 50 lakh central government employees and 30 lakh pensioners was on the agenda of the meeting. It is now likely to be taken up next week. Once approved, the hike in dearness allowance will be effective from July 1, 2012, and the employees would be entitled to arrears from that date. The additional burden on exchequer on account of increase in DA would be around Rs 5,000 crore for the eight-month period between July, 2012 and February, 2013. It will be Rs 7,400 crore for the full financial year. The government had last increased DA in March this year from 58 per cent to 65 per cent, which was effective from January 1, 2012. The government periodically hikes the DA, which is linked to consumer price index for industrial workers. The consumer price index (CPI) based on movement in retail prices, soared to 10.03 per cent in August, from 9.86 per cent in July. Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/article3917696.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy] *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications orders issued by Railway Board

Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications orders issued by Railway Board GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(NG)II/1998/RC-1/64 RBE No.102/2012 New Delhi, dated 14.09.2012 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units etc. Sub: Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications — regarding. Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letters No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt dated 09.12.2010 and No. E(NG)II/2011/RR-1/11/ dated 09.12.2011 (RBE No.166/2011) regarding educational qualification for recruitment in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5,200-20,200 having Grade Pay of  Rs.1800/- and No.E(NG)II/2011/RC-1/NE/21 dated 06.02.2012 extending the appilcablilty of (RBE No.166/2011) to widows. 2. In partial supersession of Board letter dated 06.02.2012 quoted in para 1 above, it has now been decided that in case of appointment of a widow/wife not fulfilling the requirement of prescribed educational qualification, she will be placed in Pay Band-I (Rs. 5200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs.1800/- directly without insisting on fulfillment of educational quailfication norms, provided the appointing authority is satisfied that the duties of the post against which she is being appointed can be performed with help of some on job training. 3. In continuation with the above, following points are also clarified: (i) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ enjoys the status of a Government servant from initial day and will be allowed all the allowances and benefits allowed to a government servant. (II) A person appointed as a ‘Trainee’ on compassionate grounds has to acquire minimum educational qualifications in 5 years. (iii) The probation period of a person appointed as ‘Trainee’ on compassionate ground will begin only from the date he/she acquires minimum educational qualification and such person will be on probation for a period specified in the Recruitment Rules of the post / grade against which he/she is being appointed. (iv) A ‘Trainee appointed on compassionate ground is entitled to all kinds of leave applicable to a regular Railway servant. (v) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ shall be allowed Children Education Allowances per the admissible rates. (vi) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ on compassionate ground would not be entitled for Overtime Allowance during the period he/she continue as ‘Trainee’. (vii) A ‘Trainee’ has the status of Government/Railway Servant from initial day, as such, dependent of a person appointed on compassionate ground as ‘Trainee’ would be eligible for compassionate appointment in the event of his/her death in harness/medical unfitness. (viii) A 'Trainee’ appointed on compassionate ground, till he/she acquires minimum educational qualification would be allowed increment at normal rates in the pay scale of -IS. (ix) A person appointed as Trainee on compassionate ground, is eligible to Medical benefits as available to holder of the post in pre-revised Scale of Rs. 4440-7440 without any Grade Pay. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate. Please acknowledge receipt. sd/- (Harsha Dass) Joint Director Estt. (N)II Railway Board Source : AIRF & NFIR *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments — date of effect of promotions

Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments — date of effect of promotions No. AB-14017/36/2011-Estt(RR)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  Department of Personnel and Training  New Delhi, the 21st September, 2012 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments — date of effect of promotions. The Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for scientists is in position in some of the scientific Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with the issue of guidelines issued by this Department under O.M. No.2/41/97-PIC dated the 9th November, 1998. The same is presently governed by the Modified FCS guidelines issued by this Department after 6th CPC under O.M. No. AB 14017/37/2008- Estt(RR) dated the 10th September, 2010. 2. On the issue of date of effect of promotions under FCS, this Department’s instructions issued in OM dated 17th July, 2002 lay down that as promotions are made effective from a prospective date after the competent authority has approved the same, the same principle shall be applicable in the case of in situ promotions under FCS as well. The OM makes it very dear that the Assessment Boards have to be constituted well in advance keeping in view the fact that 1st January and 1st July of each year are crucial dates to effect promotions. The competent authority shall ensure that no promotion is granted with retrospective effect. 3. This Department has received a number of proposals from various Ministries/Departments on the issue of antedating the promotion/ retrospective promotions under FCS based on court orders. etc. The delay in assessment for promotions is cited on account of various administrative reasons, non availability of ACRs., etc. The Hon’ble Courts/Tribunal while giving directions for giving promotions from a retrospective date have made references to the provisions of the DOPT OM dated 17.7.2002 which requires in situ promotions under FCS to be effected each year and mandates timely assessments should be made well in advance keeping In view the crucial dates. Attention is also invited to the DOPT instructions vide OM No. 21011/02/2009-Estt. (A) dated 16th February 2009 which prescribes the Time Schedule for preparation of Confidential Reports by the various Ministries/Departments. Delay in convenrig of Assessment Board meetings due to administrative reasons leads to delayed promotions which in turn has a bearing on subsequent promotions also. 4. Under FCS, promotion is not effected upon arising of a vacancy. Subject to being found suitable, the Scientists are entitled to be promoted in situ. The guidelines however lay down that assessment norms for promotions under the FCS should be rigorous with due emphasis on evaluation of scientific and technical knowledge so that only scientists who have to their credit demonstrable achievements or higher level of technical merit are recommended for promotion. Giving the benefit of promotions from a retrospective date or from the date of completion of residency period without timely assessment as prescribed in our guidelines would dilute the spirit of FCS instructions on rigorous assessment and would be akin to granting of financial upgradation as in other such schemes. 5. The Ministries/Departments may bring the above to the notice of all concerned for necessary action and strict compliance. 6. Hindi version will follow.  sd/-  (Ashok Kumar)  Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Source : www.persmin.nic.in *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

FM APPROVES RAJIV GANDHI EQUITY SAVINGS SCHEME FOR RETAIL INVESTORS

FM APPROVES RAJIV GANDHI EQUITY SAVINGS SCHEME FOR RETAIL INVESTORS The  Union  Finance Minister, Shri. P. Chidambaram approved a new tax saving scheme called “Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme“(RGESS), exclusively for the first time retail investors in securities market. This Scheme would give tax benefits to new investors who invest up to Rs. 50,000 and whose annual income is below Rs. 10 lakh. The Scheme not only encourages the flow of savings and improves the depth of domestic capital markets, but also aims to promote an ‘equity culture’ in India.  This is also expected to widen the retail investor base in the Indian securities markets.  Salient features of the Scheme are as under:  a. Scheme is open to new retail investors, identified on the basis of their PAN numbers. This includes those who have opened the Demat account but have not made any transaction in equity and /or in derivatives till the date of notification of this Scheme and all those account holders other than the first account holder who wish to open a fresh account.   b. Those investors whose annual taxable income is ≤ Rs. 10 lakhs are eligible under the Scheme.  c. The maximum Investment permissible under the  Scheme is Rs. 50,000  and the investor would get  a 50% deduction of the amount invested from the taxable income for that year.  d. Under the Scheme, those stocks listed under the BSE 100 or CNX 100, or those of public sector undertakings which are Navratnas, Maharatnas and Miniratnas would be eligible. Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs) of the above companies would also be eligible under the  Scheme. IPOs of PSUs, which are getting listed in the relevant financial year and whose annual turnover is not less than Rs. 4000 cr for each of the immediate past three years, would also be eligible. e. In addition, considering the requests from various stakeholders, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Mutual Funds (MFs) that have RGESS eligible securities as their underlying and are listed and traded in the stock exchanges and settled through a depository mechanism have also been brought under RGESS.  f. To benefit the small investors, the investments are allowed to be made in instalments in the year in which tax claims are made. g. The total lock-in period for investments under the Scheme would be three years including an initial blanket lock-in period of one year, commencing from the date of last purchase of securities under RGESS. h. After the first year, investors would be allowed to  trade in the securities in furtherance of the goal of promoting an equity culture and as a provision to protect them from adverse market movements or stock specific risks as well as to give them avenues to realize profits.  i. Investors would, however, be required to maintain their level of investment during these two years at the amount for which they have claimed income tax benefit or at the value of the portfolio before initiating a sale transaction, whichever is less, for at least 270 days in a year. The calculation of 270 days includes those days pursuant to the day on which the market value of the residual shares /units has automatically touched the stipulated value after the date of debit.  j. The general principle under which trading is allowed is that whatever is the value of stocks / units sold by the investor from the RGESS portfolio, RGESS compliant  securities  of at least the same value  are credited back into the account subsequently. However, the investor is allowed to take benefits of the appreciation of his RGESS portfolio, provided its value, as on the previous day of trading, remains above the investment for which they have claimed income tax benefit. k. For the purpose of valuation of shares, the closing price as on the previous day of the date of trading will be considered so that new investors are certain about their debits and credits into the account.  l. In case the investor fails to meet the conditions stipulated, the tax benefit will be withdrawn. Like all financial products which have reached out substantially to the retail investors (post office savings, life insurance policies  etc) through tax benefits, this tax break for direct investment in equity is expected to substantially encourage the retail participation in securities market as well as to enhance their participation in the growth of Indian industry. Entry of more retail investors are expected to further deepen the securities markets as they bring in long-term stable funds, which can counteract the volatility created by the liquidity providers of the market. The  Scheme, thus, also  furthers the goal of financial stability and promotes financial inclusion. Since Exchange Traded Funds and Mutual Funds have also been brought under the Scheme, the Scheme should provide encouragement and re-assurance to the first time investors.  The broad provisions of the  Scheme and the income tax benefits under it have  already  been incorporated as a new Section -80CCG- of the Income Tax Act, 1961, as amended by the Finance Act, 2012. Department of Revenue  will  notify the Scheme  and SEBI will  issue the relevant circulars to operationalize the Scheme in the next two weeks. PIB *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Study material for IP, Postal/Sorting Assistant Examination

Study material for IP, Postal/Sorting Assistant Examination Postmaster  General Office  started in  India 1774 Postmaster’s appointed  in  the presidency Towns  in India 1837 The  Postage Stamp system started in  India 1852 The  Service  stamp  released 1867 Parcel  System started in the Indian Postal Service 1871 VPP service  started  in the Indian Postal Department 1870 The Insured  parcel  system  started  in the Indian Postal Department 1878 The first post card issued in India 1879 The money  order system is under control of Postal Department 1880 Postal  Life Insurance  scheme   implemented 1883 Reply  post card  introduced 1884 The post office savings bank introduced 1885 Postal  Order   system  introduced 1894 Railway  mail  System  introduced 1907 Air mail  service  started 1911 Post office   savings Certificate system  introduced 1917 The P& T department   formed  in  India  after independence 1959 December 14 Important Article in  in Article 14 of Indian constitution  Equality before law  Article 17 of Indian constitution Abolition of Untouchability Article 24 of Indian constitution Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc Article 40 of Indian constitution Organisation of village panchayats  Article 44 of Indian constitution Uniform civil code for the citizens Article  280 of Indian constitution  Finance Commission Article 320 of Indian constitution Functions of Public Service Commissions Article 324 of Indian constitution Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission Article 352 of Indian constitution Proclamation of Emergency Article 356 of Indian constitution Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in State Article 360 of Indian constitution Provisions as to financial emergency Article 368 of Indian constitution Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor The  Indian  Parliament  building  designed by  Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker The Foundation Stone of Parliament House was laid on the 12th February, 1921 by H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught.  The construction of the building took six years and the opening ceremony was performed on the 18th January, 1927 by the then Governor-General of India, Lord Irwin. The transfer of power on the 15th August, 1947 from British to Indian hands took place Centre Hall of Parliament Building . The Parliament Library was functioning from the Parliament House till  May  2002  and the parliament  library service is  also  known as LARRDIS (Library & Reference, Research, Documentation & Information Service) The Parliament Library Building was inaugurated on 7 May 2002 by Shri K.R. Narayanan the Hon’ble President of India Indian Military Academy (Dehradun) was   established  1932 The National Defence Academy (Pune)  was formally commissioned on 7 December 1954, with an inauguration ceremony held on 16 January 1955 Courtesy:nfpemavelikaradivision *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

National Training Policy 2012 : Training to employees to improve performance

National Training Policy 2012 : Training to employees to improve performance Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri. V.Narayanasamy replied in Lok Sabha to the question about any extensive training to the Govt. and PSU employees in order to improve their performance and skill. National Training Policy 2012 circulated vide Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 12021/8/2011-Trg.I dated 19.01.2012 to all Central Ministries/Departments stipulates that:  (i) All civil servants will be provided with training to equip them with the competencies for their current or future jobs. Such training will be imparted:  * At the time of their entry into service, and #    At appropriate intervals in the course of their careers.  (ii) Such training will be made available for all civil servants from the lowest level functionaries to the highest levels.  (iii) The opportunities for training will not be restricted only at mandated points in a career but will be available to meet needs as they arise through a mix of conventional courses, distance and e-learning.  (iv) Priority will be given to the training of front-line staff, including training on soft skills, so as to improve customer orientation as well as quality of service delivery to the citizens.     Government has issued instructions from time to time to all the Ministries/Departments for timely preparation and proper maintenance of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR). As per extant policy of the Government, Annual Performance Appraisal Report is required to be maintained for all Group A, B and C employees in a format prescribed by the Government for the purpose of numerical grading in the three areas of work output, assessment of personal attributes and assessment of functional competency. APAR is an important document for assessing an officer’s suitability for his further advancement in his career on occasions like confirmation, promotion, selection for deputation, selection for foreign assignment, etc.  As far as weaning out of corrupt employees is concerned, it has been provided in the relevant disciplinary Rules that in every case in which the charge of possession of assets disproportionate to known-source of income or the charge of acceptance from any person of any gratification, other than legal remuneration, as a motive or reward for doing or forbearing to do any official act is established, major penalty of removal or dismissal from service shall be imposed. Under the extant rules/instructions, cases involving moral turpitude and failure to maintain integrity would justify proceedings for imposition of a major penalty including dismissal and removal from service.  As far as weaning out of inefficient employees is concerned, such employees are dealt in accordance with Fundamental Rule 56.  Improving the functioning of Ministries/Departments is an on-going process undertaken by the respective Ministries/Departments. However, recent steps taken by this Ministry, inter-alia, includes:  Implementation of Right to information Act, 2005  Introduction of Lok Pal Bill, Whistleblowers’ Protection Bill, Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials and Officials of International Organizations Bill in the Parliament  Implementation of Sevottam model for public service delivery  Introduction of Mandatory Mid-Career Training Programmes for organized civil services  Introduction of revised Annual Performance Appraisal system  Implementation of e-office in mission mode project as a part of e-governance initiative  Formulation of National Training Policy-2012 to implement competency based human resource management  Development of training module on “Ethics and Values in Public Governance”  *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care

Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) : ICAR Circular

Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) : ICAR Circular INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH KRISHI BHAVAN : NEW DELHI F.No.1(08)/2010-CR Cell Dated 15th June, 2012 CIRCULAR Performance Appraisal is a key component of Human Resource Development in every organization. Government of India guidelines provide for the time schedule for the completion of Annual Performance Appraisal Report(APAR). APARS of all the Project Coordinators, RMPs of ICAR and all Scientists posted at ICAR Hqrs. are being maintained by CR Cell of ICAR Hqrs. It has been observed from the records of CR Cell of the Council that the APARs of many scientists have not been received in  the CR Cell of ICAR Hqrs. so far. In terms of DoP&T instructions issued vide O.M. dated 16.2.2009 the Reporting Officer and Reviewing Officer should invariably complete the APARS of the officer reported upon by the 30th June and 31st August respectively following the annual reporting period. If the officer reported upon fails to submithis/her self appraisal within prescribed time, Reporting officer may obtain a fresh APAR form from the concerned Establishment Sectionfor completion the relevant part of the APAR. The Project Coordinators. RMPs of ICAR Hqrs/Institutes and Scientists posted at ICAR Hqrs are therefore requested to do the needful in the matter ensure that their duly reported/reviewed APAR for the period 2011-12 is forwarded to CR Cell of ICAR Hqrs well intime. sd/- (Namrta Sharma) Deputy Secretary (P) Source: www.icar.org.in *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****     *****      For Latest Updates Always visit http://satish24k.blogspot.in Share and Care