3% quota in government service for the disabled is only for initial appointments not for Promotions-Madras High Court.

3% quota in government service for the disabled is only for initial appointments, and the government cannot be directed to extend it for promotions, ruled the Madras High Court on Monday.

Dismissing a petition seeking a direction to the government to reserve three per cent for promotions to physically handicapped persons, Justice K. Chandru said: “The provisions are contemplated only for initial appointments and not for promotions. The petitioner has not made out any case to seek a direction to provide for reservation for the disabled persons in the matter of promotions in respect of State services.”

The writ petition was filed by the South Arcot Vallalar District Handicapped Welfare Association, represented by its president S. Shanmugam, seeking reservation for the disabled in promotions. If suitable employees were not available in a particular year, the unfilled posts could be carried over for the next three succeeding years.

When the matter was heard, the State Commissioner for the Disabled stated that there was no government policy to reserve three per cent of posts in promotions to be filled from the disabled category.

The disabled persons were considered only for the direct recruitment posts under three per cent reservation as per a G.O issued in 1981. Promotions were made in government departments based on seniority or transfer of service.

Mr. Justice Chandru said it could be seen from the G.O. that reservation for disabled persons was only horizontal and not vertical as contemplated in Article 16 of the Constitution.

He said that even in respect of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, it was only by virtue of amendments made to the Constitution and by introduction of Article 16(4A) that the State had been empowered to make provision for reservation in promotion to any class or classes of posts in the service.

Source:

Date of next increment : National Anomaly Committee agenda item No.5(v) Has been Accepted

Date of next increment : National Anomaly Committee agenda item No.5(v) Has been Accepted

National Anomaly Committee Decisions and Discussions…

Date of next increment : National Anomaly Committee agenda item No.5(v) :

GRANT OF ANNUAL INCREMENT TO THOSE EMPLOYEES DATE OF ANNUAL INCREMENT OF WHOM FELL BETWEEN JANUARY TO JUNE BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF VI CPC RECOMMENDATIONS...

THE GLAD NEWS FROM OUR Shri.Shiv Gopal Mishra GENERAL SECRETARY AIRF, LONG PENDING DEMAND OF GRANTING ANNUAL INCREMENT TO THOSE WHOSE DATE OF INCREMENT FELL BETWEEN JANUARY TO JUNE 2006 w.e.f. JULY 2006 HAS BEEN ACCEDED TO IN THE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ANOMALY COMMITTEE HELD ON DATE, ORDERS TO THIS EFFECT WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY.

THE SAME NEWS FROM OUR Shri.RAGHAVAIAH GENERAL SECRETARY NFIR,  OUR DEMAND FOR RECTIFICATION OF ANOMALY OF INCREMENT BETWEEN FEB TO JUNE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED IN NATIONAL ANOMALY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ITEM No.5(v).

The complete discussion points will be published shortly:

Date of next increment : National Anomaly Committee agenda item No.5(v)

Employees whose DNI falls between 1st February to 1st June(Pre Revised Scale)...

Guidelines from DOP&T regarding Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance

Guidelines from DOP&T regarding Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance

Some important guidelines issued by the Dopt to all Central Government Departments / Ministries relating the subject of Children Education Allowance :-

The guidelines and clarifications as follows:

In order to implement the recommendation of Sixth Pay Commission for grant of Children Education Allowance. It is brought to the notice of all Employees that those who claim reimbursement of Children Education Allowance in respect of their Children should submit their claims in the following manner with effect from 1.9.2008. 

1.To generate application / self- certification with original receipts. Then original fee receipts along with self - certification regarding Schools / Junior colleges affiliated to Board of Education or Universities should be submitted as quarterly basis. 

2.Self – Certification may be signed by the individual duly indicating Name, Designation and duly countersigned by HOS/D.O., quarterly period for which is being claimed to be indicated. It is mentioned that the 1st quarter is from June to August and II quarter from September to November and so on. 

June to August – 1st quarter 

September to November – 2nd quarter 

December to February – 3rd quarter 

March – May – 4th quarter 

3.Each employees should submit claims in respect of their children together. Instead of individual claims for each child. 

4.Belated clams of reimbursement will not be entertained. All claims should reach concern finance section on or before every 15th of succeeding month of quarter (i.e.) 

September 15th 

December 15th, 

March 15th and 

June 15th 

Now for IInd quarter (September to November.), all claims should reach concern finance section on or before 13.01.2009 

Highlights of Scheme:

1.Children Education Allowance and Reimbursement of Tuition Fee which were hitherto payable separately will be merged and will henceforth be known as "Children Education Allowance Scheme".

2. It can be availed by Government Servants upto a maximum of 2 children.

3. Children from classes nursery to twelth.

4. Even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of C E A shall not be stopped.

5. Following items can be claimed under this scheme:

a.Tution Fee

b.Admission Fee, 

c.Lab. Fee, 

d.Special Fee for agriculture, 

e.Electronics, 

f.Music or any other subject, 

g.Fee charged for practical work under the programme of work experience, 

h.Fee paid for the use of any aid or appliance by the child, 

i.Library Fee, 

j.Games/Sports Fee, 

k.Fee for extra-curricular activities. and

l. Purcahse of one set of text books and Note books,

m. Purchase of two sets of school uniforms,

n. Purchase of one set of school shoes

The annual ceiling fixed for reimbursement of C E A is Rs. 12,000. It can be claimed once every quarter Rs.3,000, and in another quarter less than Rs.3,000, subject to the annual ceiling of Rs. 12,000 per child being maintained.

The above limits would be automatically raised by 25% every time the D.A. on the revised pay structure goer up by 50%.

In order to ensure that Government servants have no difficulty in claiming reimbursement, the procedure under this sheme is being kept simple. 

Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir - Expected order from Dopt

Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir - Expected order from Dopt

Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir may be extended

The Central Government Employees had a great Opportunity to visit Jammu and Kashmir by Air through conversion of Home Town LTC. The family members of Central Government Servants, who visited this beautiful state which is named after the Heaven of Earth, enjoyed it very much as it was a wonderful Experience for them. All the dependents  of the Central Government Employees were excited for not only visiting this state, but the mode of journey they were entitled from their duty station or from Delhi/Amritsar to go to this lovely state is an experience like a dream come true. Each and every one who visited Jammu and Kashmir by availing this Concession are very much grateful to the Central Government and it will make them feel pride being a part of Government Service.

As the last date of this concession for conversion of Home town LTC/ All India LTC to go to Jammu and Kashmir by Air closes by 18th June 2012, the central government employees, those who are not availing this LTC to Jammu and Kashmir Concession before this due date, are feeling misfortune when they were hearing their colleges Jammu Experience. So they should not be let down and they are eagerly expecting that the Government should however extend the relaxation for LTC to Jammu and Kashmir for further Two more years beyond 18th June 2012.

Sources close to the Government told that Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir may be extended for further two more years beyond 18th June 2012 and necessary order will be issued soon.

Source: www.gservants.com 

[http://www.gservants.com/2012/06/08/relaxation-for-ltc-travel-by-air-to-visit-jammu-and-kashmir-will-it-be-extended/]

Related orders...

CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.

Last date to avail the relaxation of travel by air on LTC to visit Jammu&Kashmir is 17.6.2012

Latest Air India Domestic Fare List - 8th May 2012

Cabinet defers decision on pension reforms bill

Cabinet defers decision on pension reforms bill

Amid differences among allies, the government on Thursday deferred a decision on the changes in the crucial Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011. 

"It (the PFRDA Bill) was taken up and deferred", said a Minister after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi.

Among the UPA allies, Trinamool Congress has been quite vociferous in opposing the pension and insurance reforms.

Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who represents TMC in the UPA government, did not speak on the issue during the Cabinet meeting, sources said.

The Cabinet, as per the agenda, was scheduled to approve changes in the PFRDA Bill in light of the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Finance, to pave way for passage of the bill in Monsoon session of Parliament next month.

The Cabinet, sources said, was required to take a view on the proposal of ensuring assured returns to pension fund subscribers, as suggested by the Committee, headed by senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha.

The PFRDA Bill, which has been pending for several years, seeks to open the pension sector to private sector and foreign investment.

The proposed legislation was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 24, 2011.

The PFRDA Bill provides for establishment of a statutory authority to undertake promotional, developmental and regulatory functions in respect to pension funds.

Interim PFRDA is functioning since 2003 through an executive order.

PFRDA, set up as a regulatory body for pension sector, is yet to get statutory powers as the Bill pertaining to that effect lapsed in Parliament with the expiry of last Lok Sabha in 2009.

Source: DDI News

Expected DA from July 2012 may be 7% again

Central D.A. from July'12 may be 7% again.

Subject to AICIN data for the next two months remaining in the current level, the following assumption is being made.

The AICPIN data for April 12 has been recently published. It rises to 4 points and reached 205. We know that D.A. is calculated on the basis for 12 months average. To calculate the D.A. payable from 1st July 2012, we need the figures of May and June 2012 which are to be released on 30.06.12 and 31.07.12 respectively. If the data remains for the next two months in the same level, i.e. 205, the hike will be 7%. Even if it marginally drops  1 point in any of the months, the rise will be still 7% which will take the total D.A. to 72%.


Considering the latest hike in petrol price, it is unlikely that the index may drop in the next months. So we can guess the next D.A. hike @7%, revising our previous guess work.

Source: www.paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in
[http://paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in/2012/06/central-da-from-july12-may-be-7-again.html]

CHECK‐LIST before transfer

CHECK‐LIST before transfer of entry in e‐Service Book system in respect of an employee getting transferred from one Min/Dept to other Min/ Dept

1. Date of appointment & copy of appointment order in concerned Department.

2. Pay fixation on joining the Dept. & any subsequent revision including increment, on

promotion, and imposition of penalty.

3. Crediting of un‐availed joining time in leave A/c.

4. Advance leave credit (Half yearly) & leave taken during the period of stay.

5. Service verification for the period of stay

6. Entry of CGEGIS contribution for the period of stay

7. LTC taken along with leave encashment during the period of stay

8. HBA if taken

9. Any other event including appointment, promotion, transfer (including transfer on foreign

service), increment, leave & suspension, penalty during the period of stay

10. Pension contribution & leave salary contribution in case of Foreign Service.

11. Change in Home town.

12. Change in details of Family (LTC & Medical purpose)

13. Changes in Nominations

- GPF

‐ CGEGIS

‐ Ret. Gratuity

‐ Family pension

‐ Leave encashment

14. Latest photo attached

15. Verifying officer must ensure that there is no unexplained gap between the dates he is verifying.

16. Any modification in columns in Bio‐data form

17. Annexing of Nomination/Certificates countersigned by Head of Office as required with e‐Service Book

source-http://employeesorders.com/2012/06/03/check%E2%80%90list-before-transfer-of-entry/

Fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners -Clarification regarding.

Fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners -Clarification regarding.

F.No.1/3/2011-P&PW(E) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions 

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, 

Khan Market, New Delhi 

Dated: the 25th May, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners -Clarification regarding.

   The orders of the Government on implementation of the recommendations of the 6th central Pay Commission were issued by this Department in September, 2008. The family pension in respect of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners was consolidated w.e.f. 01.01.06 as provided for in this Department’s O.M. No.38/37/08- P&PW(A), dated 01.9.08 and clarified vide O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A).Pt.I, dated 03.10.08 and 14.10.08.

   2. The fixation of family pension at ordinary rates is subject to the provision that the revised family pension in no case shall be lower than 30% of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired. In case of HAG and above scales it is 30% of the minimum of the revised pay scale. In the cases of such employees who retired/died on or before 31.12.2005, the family pension at enhanced rates was also required to he revised.

   3. It is clarified that the revised enhanced family pension, under sub-rule 3(a) of Rule 54 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, during the applicable period, shall also be determined as per para 4.1 of O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A), dated 01.9.08. Further, it shall not be less than 50% of the sum of minimum of the pay ¡n the pay band plus the grade pay or 50% of minimum of pay scales in case of HAG and above, corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale in which the pensioner/deceased employee had last worked.

   4. In cases where the pension authorized on retirement was less than 50% of the last pay drawn and amount of pension revised after 1.1.2006 is also less than 50% of the sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus grade pay or 50% of minimum of revised pay scales in case of HAG and above, the revised enhanced family pension may be less than 50% and shall be restricted to that amount.

   5. In the case of a pensioner who died prior to 1.01.2006, the notional revised pension as on 01.01.2006 shall be taken into account for the purpose of calculation as above. in all cases, the amount of revised enhanced family pension shall not be less than 30% of the sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay or 30% of minimum of pay scales in case of HAG and above.

   6. As regards pensioners/family pensioners belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Departments, these Orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

   7. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure vide their U.0. No.253/E.V/2012, dated 26.4.2012.

   8. Hindi version will follow.

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(K.K.Mittal) 

Director

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in

Child Care Leave to Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments - Clarification order issued by Dopt

Child Care Leave to Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments - Clarification order issued by Dopt

An important clarification order on Child Care Leave to Defence Civilian Female Industrial Employees has been issued by the Department of Personnel and Training today. The order said that the benefit of Child Care Leave to civilian female industrial employees working in Defence Establishments with effect from September 2008. If earned leave availed by these employees between 1.9.2008 and 20.10.2011 may be converted into Child Care Leave.

The office memorandum is reproduced and given below for your ready reference…

No.12012/2/2009-Estt.(Leave)

Government of India

Ministry of P.G. and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, the 31st May, 2012

Office Memorandum

Subject : Grant of Child Care Leave to Civilian Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department OM of even number dated 20.10.2011 on the above subject and to state that it has been decided to extend the benefit of Child Care Leave to civilian female industrial employees working in Defence Establishments w.e.f. 01.09.2008 at par with the non industrial Central Government employees covered by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. Earned Leave, if any availed by these employees between 01.09.2008 and 20.10.2011 specifically for the purpose of taking care of the needs of their eldest two minor children may be converted into Child Care Leave.

2. All conditions specified in Rule 43-C of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 including the number of days and number of spells have to be fulfilled for conversion of Earned Leave into Child Care Leave.

Hindi version will follow.

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(Vibha G.Mishra)

Director

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

[http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12012_2_2009-Estt.Leave-31052012.pdf]

Grant of Child Care Leave to Civilian Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments

Grant of Child Care Leave to Civilian Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments

No.12012/2/2009-Estt.(Leave)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 31 May, 2012.

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Grant of Child Care Leave to Civilian Female Industrial Employees of Defence Establishments –

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department 0M of even number dated 20.10.2011 on the above subject and to state that it has been decided to extend the benefit of Child Care Leave to civilian female industrial employees working in Defence Establishments w.e.f. 01.09.2008 at par with the non industrial Central Government employees covered by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972. Earned Leave, if any availed by these employees between 01.09.2008 and 20.10.2011 specifically for the purpose of taking care of the needs of their eldest two minor children may be converted into Child Care Leave.

2. All conditions specified in Rule 43-C of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 including the number of days and number of spells have to be fulfilled for conversion of Earned Leave into Child Care Leave.

(Vibha G. Mishra)

Director

How to calculate increment as per 6th CPC..?

How to calculate increment as per 6th CPC..?

The logic is very simple, but everyone should know about the procedure of calculation.

We explain with some illustrations…
The increment is an increase in pay for each year in a particular date. As per 6th CPC the annual increment has been granted on 1st July of every year and the qualifying period for earning an increment is six months on 1st July. One increment is equal to 3% (three per cent)  of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of ten.

As per the Rule No.13 of CCS(Revised Pay) Rules 2008, “In the case of calculation of increments under the revised pay structure, paise should be ignored, but any amount of a rupee or more should be rounded off to next multiple of 10. To illustrate, if the amount of increment comes to Rs.1900.70 paise, then the amount will be rounded off to Rs.1900; if the amount of increment works out to be Rs.1901, then it will be rounded off to Rs.1910.”

And finally the increment amount will be added to the existing pay in the pay band.

For example :
An employee’s pay in the pay band is Rs.10,230 and his grade pay Rs.2800, his basic pay = 10,230 + 2,800 = 13,030

His increment will be calculated as follows…
13,030 x 3% = 390.90
after rounded off to ten, it will be 390 only.

Whereas, the another employee’s pay in the pay band is Rs.10240 and his grade pay Rs.2800, his basic pay = 10,240 + 2,800 = 13,040
His increment will be calculated as follows…
13,040 x 3% = 391.20
then it will be rounded off to Rs.400.

Fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners -Clarification regarding

F.No.1/3/2011-P&PW(E)

Government of India


Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions


Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi


Dated: the 25th May, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Fixation of enhanced family pension - pre-2006 pensioners / family pensioners -Clarification regarding.

The orders of the Government on implementation of the recommendations of the 6th central Pay Commission were issued by this Department in September, 2008. The family pension in respect of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners was consolidated w.e.f. 01.01.06 as provided for in this Department’s O.M. No.38/37/08- P&PW(A), dated 01.9.08 and clarified vide O.M. No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A).Pt.I, dated 03.10.08 and 14.10.08.

2. The fixation of family pension at ordinary rates is subject to the provision that the revised family pension in no case shall be lower than 30% of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired. In case of HAG and above scales it is 30% of the minimum of the revised pay scale. In the cases of such employees who retired/died on or before 31.12.2005, the family pension at enhanced rates was also required to he revised.

3. It is clarified that the revised enhanced family pension, under sub-rule 3(a) of Rule 54 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, during the applicable period, shall also be determined as per para 4.1 of O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A), dated 01.9.08. Further, it shall not be less than 50% of the sum of minimum of the pay ¡n the pay band plus the grade pay or 50% of minimum of pay scales in case of HAG and above, corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale in which the pensioner/deceased employee had last worked.

4. In cases where the pension authorized on retirement was less than 50% of the last pay drawn and amount of pension revised after 1.1.2006 is also less than 50% of the sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus grade pay or 50% of minimum of revised pay scales in case of HAG and above, the revised enhanced family pension may be less than 50% and shall be restricted to that amount.

5. In the case of a pensioner who died prior to 1.01.2006, the notional revised pension as on 01.01.2006 shall be taken into account for the purpose of calculation as above. in all cases, the amount of revised enhanced family pension shall not be less than 30% of the sum of minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay or 30% of minimum of pay scales in case of HAG and above.

6. As regards pensioners/family pensioners belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Departments, these Orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

7. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure vide their U.0. No.253/E.V/2012, dated 26.4.2012.

8. Hindi version will follow.

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(K.K.Mittal)


Director

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in

[http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/FP_25052012.pdf]

ALLOTMENT OF ANNUAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION UNDER AUTOMATED SYSTEM OF ALLOTMENT—UPGRADATION OF DATA/RECORDS ON ANNUAL BASIS

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development


DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES


Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 108

No.12035/16/2010/-Pol.II

May 21, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUB : ALLOTMENT OF ANNUAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION UNDER AUTOMATED SYSTEM OF ALLOTMENT—UPGRADATION OF DATA/RECORDS ON ANNUAL BASIS

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Directorates OM No.12035/16/2010-Pol.II dated 22/12/2010, 24/8/2011 and 18/11/2011 regarding allotment of quarters through Automated System so as to bring transparency in the allotment of quarters. Recently. while reviewing the position of quarters, it was felt that the names of some non-serious applicants continue in the waiting list on year to year basis. Such non-serious applicant neither update their data i.e., upgradation of pay by way of increment etc. nor they give option for quarters. The Directorate of Estates finds it difficult to assess the exact requirement of quarters in each type because of such non-serious applicants.

2 It has, therefore, been decided that the names of such applicants who have neither updated their personal data nor opted for any quarters during the past one year, shall be automatically deleted from the waiting list. Such applicants, if they so desire, may get their names activated again by entering fresh updated data and thereafter by giving options for quarters of their choice. With a view to give sufficient publicity to the above said decision, it  has been decided to implement the decision with effect from 1st of September 2012. All Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to give wide publicity to this decision among their employees/officers so that they are able to take suitable action in time.

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(R.N.Yadav)

Dy Director of Estates(Pol)

Source: www.estates.nic.in

[http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20121.pdf]

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 for the Month of April, 2012

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 for the Month of April, 2012

Press Information Bureau

Government of India


Ministry of Labour & Employment

31-May-2012 16:53 IST

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 for the Month of April, 2012

All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of April, 2012 increased by 4 points and stood at 205 (two hundred five).

During April, 2012, the index recorded maximum increase of 9 points in Amritsar centre, 8 points each in Jaipur, Madurai and Vadodara centres, 7 points each in Mundakkayam, Bhilwara and Faridabad centres, 6 points in 7 centres, 5 points in 11 centres, 4 points in 15 centres, 3 points in 16 centres, 2 points in 7 centres and 1 point in 10 centres. The index decreased by 2 points in Belgaum centre and 1 point in Munger Jamalpur centre, while in the remaining 3 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 9 points in Amritsar centre is mainly due to increase in the prices of Wheat Atta, Rajmah, Vanaspati Ghee, Fresh Milk, Vegetable & Fruit items, Firewood, Washing Soap, etc. The increase of 8 points each in Jaipur, Madurai and Vadodara centres is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Arhar Dal, Groundnut Oil, Milk (Cow), Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea (Readymade), Cigarette, Electricity Charges, Barber Charges, Toilet Soap, Washing Soap, Tailoring Charges, etc. The increase of 7 points each in Mundakkayam, Bhilwara and Faridabad centres is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Groundnut Oil, Vanaspati Ghee, Fish Fresh, Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea (Readymade), Bidi, Firewood, Toilet Soap, Washing Soap, Tailoring Charges, etc. The decrease of 2 points in Belgaum centre is due to decrease in the prices of Rice, Jowar, Chillies Dry, Pan Leaf, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :

1. Ahmedabad – 202

2. Bangalore – 209

3. Chennai – 190

4. Delhi – 188

5. Kolkata – 196

6. Mumbai – 208



The point to point rate of inflation based on CPI-IW(General) for the month of April, 2012 is 10.22% as compared to 8.65% in March, 2012. Inflation based on Food Index attained the level of 10.66% in April, 2012 as compared to 8.16% in March, 2012.



The CPI-IW for May, 2012 will be released on the last working day of the next month, i.e. 29th June, 2012.

Latest Clarification on Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy : Dopt orders

Latest Clarification on Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy : Dopt issued orders on 31st May, 2012.

Clarification on the subject of the definition of 'station' for the purpose of Hostel Subsidy under Children Education Allowance Scheme. The Department of Personnel and Training has issued the clarification orders regarding the above subject today. 

It has been clarified that the Government servant if he/she keeps his/her children in a hostel of a residential school/institution located beyond a distance of 50 kilometres from his/her residence shall be admissible and it is further clarified that grant of Hostel Subsidy is not related to transfer liability of the Government servant.

The order is reproduced and given below for your ready reference…

No.12011/07/2011-Estt.(AL)

Government of India


Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension


Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, May 31, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy — Clarification

Subsequent to clarifications issued vide O.M.No.12011/3/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 11.11.2008 and O.M.No.12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30.12.2010, on the captioned subject, references have been received on (i) definition of the term “station” and (ii) admissibility of Hostel Subsidy and Children Education Allowance in respect of children pursuing diploma / certificate courses from polytechnic / ITI / Engineering College, after passing 10th standard.

2. After due consideration of the references in consultation with the Department of Expenditure, the following has been decided:

a. The term Hostel Subsidy would mean expenses incurred by the Government servant if he/she keeps his/her children in a hostel of a residential school/institution located beyond a distance of 50 kilometres from his/her residence. The reimbursement would be subject to other conditions laid down in the O.M. dated 2.9.2008 and subsequent instructions issued from time to time. It is further clarified that grant of hostel subsidy is not related to transfer liability of the Government servant.

b. To allow reimbursement of Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy for the initial two years of a diploma/certificate course from Polytechnic / ITI / Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/Hostel Subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards. This is further subject to fulfilment of other conditions laid down in the O.M. dated 2.9.2008 and subsequent instructions issued from time to time.

3. This comes into effect from the current academic year.

Hindi version will follow.

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(Vibha G.Mishra)

Director

Source: www.persmin.nic.in


[http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12011_07_2011-Estt.AL-31052012.pdf]