Friday, 26 September 2014

Grant of extension beyond the age of retirement to Central Government Employees – Dopt Orders


Grant of extension beyond the age of retirement to Central Government Employees – Dopt Orders

ACC is the competent authority to decide the cases of extension in service beyond the age of superannuation – Dopt issued orders regarding the extension of service after retirement of  Central Government employees…

Most Immediate

F.No.22/35/2011-EO (SM.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
(Office of the Establishment Officer)

North Block, New Delhi
24th September, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of extension/re-employment to Central Government servants beyond the age of superannuation

Attention of all the Ministries/Departments is invited to the Government of India(Transaction of Business) Rules which prescribe that the ACC is the competent authority to decide the cases of extension in service beyond the age of superannuation. Attention is also invited to DoPT’s OM. No. 26012/6/2002-Estt, (A) dated 09.12.2002 on the subject mentioned above laying down instructions/criteria for grant of extension in service to the categories of personnel referred in proviso to F.R. 56(d). The ACC has observed that in sorne of the cases, the Departments are not taking timely action to reconstitute the Departmental Peer Review Committee (DPRC) and are unilaterally extending the service of the officers beyond the age of superannuation without first obtaining approval of the ACC.

2. It has also been observed that Ministries/Departments often submit proposals late to the EO Division as a result of which submission of cases for consideration of the ACC also gets delayed.

3. In view of the above, all the Scientific Ministries/Departments are hereby advised to take timely action for constitution of the DPRC for considering the cases for extension of service of specialists in medical or scientific fields, beyond the normal date of superannuation and ensure that proposals seeking approval of the ACC be invariably submitted at least two months in advance of the date of superannuation.

4. It is also reiterated that in absence of specific approval of ACC towards extension of his services beyond the date of superannuation, an officer should stand retired on his date of superannuation and under no circumstances should the Ministry/Department concerned extend his services beyond superannuation unilaterally without the approval & ACC.

sd/-
(Anand Madhukar)
Director (ACC)

Source: www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02eod/22_35_2011-EOSM-II-26092014.pdf]

DA Rates from 200% to 212% for 5th CPC Employees


DA Rates from 200% to 212% for 5th CPC Employees

Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2014 to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC

F. No. 1/3/2008-E.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 21th September, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2014 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum of even No. dated 22nd April, 2014 revising the rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who continue to draw their pay and allowances in the pre-revised scales of pay as per 5th Central Pay Commission.

2. The rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to the above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 200% to 212% w.e.f. 1.7.2014. All other conditions as laid down in the D.M. of even number dated 3rd October, 2008 will continue to apply.

3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of the organizations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

sd/-
(A.Bhattacharya harya)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: www.finmin.nic.in
[http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/RatesDA_English250914.pdf]

Xth Bipartite Wage Revision meeting updates… (26.9.2014)


Xth Bipartite Wage Revision meeting updates on 26.9.2014

The latest two updates are given below for your information and wait for sometime to know the current position…

Reports at 3.00 PM indicates that meeting with IBA is over. UFBU still discussing the matter to make their final announcement on the outcome of the negotiations. Reports are not encouraging and indicate there is no tangible progress in negotiation talks . (uploaded on 26/09/2014 – 15:15 Hours )

Wage Revision Is Not Now A Top Priority Issue for AIBOA and AIBEA by Rajesh Goyal (uploaded on 26/09/2014 – 9.50 AM)

IBA’s attitude is negative,
reluctant to improve earlier offer of 11 % wage icrease.
UFBU decides for agitation including strike on 28th oct. 2014
*IBA agreed in principle for
nutralisation on D.A for pensioner.
*IBA insisted for Mediclaim policy for medical reimbursement system.
Unions agreed to consider in principle with modification

78 Day wages as Bonus for Railway Employees – AIRF

78 Day wages as Bonus for Railway Employees – AIRF

AIRF informed through its official portal that all Railway Employees to get 78 Day Wages as Productivity Linked Bonus for this year…

The AIRF message is given below :

“Due to Untiring efforts of AIRF, Orders for Payment of 78 days (Total Amount will be Rs. 8975/-) PLB has been issued by Railway Board.

Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra/GS/AIRF has thanked Sh. Sadanand Gowda/Minister for Railways for taking extra efforts and also congratulated all the affilates for showing strength.

On this victory Com Shiva Gopal Mishra/GS/AIRF and Com Rakhal Dass Gupta/President AIRF along with whole AIRF Fraternity wishes Railwaymen and their families a very happy festive season”.

Electricity Tariff to Rise Again in Tamil Nadu


Electricity Tariff to Rise Again in Tamil Nadu

Electricity tariff in the state of Tamil Nadu are going to be increased yet again. The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a proposal that outlines the revised tariffs. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu Government has announced that it would issue grants no matter what the revised tariff is.

Prices of coal, and salaries and pensions of employees have been increased. Keeping these changes in mind the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has released a likely revised tariff rates for 2013-14. According to the revised tariff, the cost per unit could be increased anywhere from 40 to 85 Paise. For 50 to 100 units, the tariff has been increased by 40 Paise. For 100-200 units, the new tariff has been increased by 45 Paise. For consumption between 201 and 500 units, the tariff has increased by 60 Paise. For consumption of more than 501 units, the revised tariff stands increased by 85 Paise. The standard electricity tariff has been increased by Rs. 10.

According to the press release issued by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, the final decision will be made after listening to the public opinion in this regard. Opinions in this issue are invited until the 28th of this month.

Grant – Tamil Nadu Government’s Announcement
Meanwhile, in a press release, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J. Jayalalithaa, has said that irrespective of the new tariff, the Tamil Nadu Government shall issue grants in such a way that the poor and middle-class families are not affected by the price hike. The Government is firm on issuing more grants to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Government has also started taking required steps to reform the Electricity Board. With newly installed units, the state will be able to procure 2,206 Megawatt of electricity by the end of this fiscal year, she said.

Source: CG Staff News

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