Authorised Medical Attendant for KVS & their employee of Gandhi Nagar(Gujarat)for the periods (01-04-12 to 31-03-13)

Authorised Medical Attendant for KVS & their employee of Gandhi Nagar(Gujarat)for the periods (01-04-12 to 31-03-13)

Authorised Medical Attendant for KVS & their employee of Gandhi Nagar(Gujarat)for the periods (01-04-12 to 31-03-13)

KENORIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ)

F.11029/01/2011-KVS (HQ) / Admn.II

Dated : 11.04.2012

OFFICE ORDER

With reference to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sarngathan Regional Office letter No. 12040/KVS/RO AHMD, dated 30.01.2012, the approval of the AddI. Commissioner (Admn), Kendriva Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQ) is accorded for appointment of the following doctors as Authorised Medical Attendants (AMAs) for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Kendriya Vidyalaya employees and members of their families at Gandhinagar (Gujarat) for the period 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2013 in terms of the Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 :-

S.No.	Name of Doctors	Residential / Address
i	Dr.Jayesh Dasharthlal Shah, MD (MED)	Plot No.904/1, Sec No.7/C, Gandhinagar.
ii	Dr.Rita Shah M, MS(Ortho)	Plot No.911/1, Sec No.2/C, Near GH-2, Gandhinagar.
iii	Dr.Vasant P. Patel, MBBS	Plot No.904/1, Sec No.7/C, Gandhinagar.
iv	Dr.K.V.Mehta, MBBS	Plot No.463/1, Sec No.6/A, Gandhinagar.
v	Dr.Govindlal Ishwarlal Shah, MD(Ped)	Plot No.1030/1, Sec -2, Gandhinagar.
vi	Dr.J.B.Prajapati, M.S.	Plot No.247/1, Sec -7/C, Gandhinagar.
vii	Dr.R.B.Prajapti, MBBS	Plot No.642, Vastunirman Society, Sec No.22, Ta & Dist. Gandhinagar.
viii	Dr.Paresh Panchal, BHMS	Plot No.820/1, Sec 2/C, Ta & Dist. Gandhinagar.

The employee should opt for maximum two AMAS in terms of G.I., M.H. & F.P., O.M. No. S. 14025/113/79-MS, dated the 28th May. 1982 and C. & A. G.. Cir. No. 445-Audit/ 17/87/III-90 (86), dated the 10th August. 1990 as incorporated in CS (MA) Rules, 1944.

2. The aforementioned appointment of the Doctors is subject to the following conditions:

(i) That he / she will charge consultation and injection fee at the rates prescribed under the Central Services (Medical Attendance), Rules. 1944.

ii) That he/she will be required to follow strictly the rules under the said Rules and orders issued from lime to time there under.

iii) That his/her appointment could be terminated even before the expiry of his/her term without assigning any reasons or giving any notice.

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(Rujender Kumar Shut-ma)
Assistant Commissioner (Admn)

Source : www.kvsangathan.nic.in

[http://kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/cir-admin-11-04-12.PDF]

AIRF: MACP anomalies to be settled in the next meeting of National Anomaly Committee

AIRF: MACP anomalies to be settled in the next meeting of National Anomaly Committee

All India Railwaymen Federation General Secretary and one of the member of National Anomaly Committee Shri.Shiv Gopal Mishra has written a letter to the Secretary of DOPT pertaining to the issues pending before the National Anomaly Committee. He expressed in that letter that the long and large number of pending issues has created frustration among all the Central Government employees, particularly Railwaymen. He further stated, need immediate settlement of the long pending anomalies in the next meeting.

The following anomalies are pending and to be settled.

Pay fixation of promotees at the minimum of the grade at par with Direct Recruits.

Treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE at par with direct recruits and their earlier promotions/services rendered should be ignored for the purpose of MACPs as was being done in ACP Scheme

Treatment of GP Rs 5400 in PB-2 & GP Rs. 5400 in PB-3 should be treated as same grade pays for the purpose of MACPs

Stepping-up of benefits to the seniors from their juniors

Benefit of one increment in case of status promotion, e.g. MCM, Loco Running Staff, S.M, P. Way Supervisors, etc.

Allotment of Grade Pay Rs.4800 to the Supervisors of the apex grade

Counting of training period and abolition of Grade Pay Rs.2000 for the purpose of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme

Date of effect of MACPS form 1.1.2006 instead of 1.9.2008 etc.

New Income Tax Table for Central Government Employees 2012-13

Ministry of Finance

Exemption Limit for Individual Taxpayers Raised to Rs. 2 Lakh

Upper Limit of 20 Per Cent Tax Slab Raised to Rs.10 Lakh
Deduction up to Rs.10,000 Proposed for Savings Bank Interest
Senior Citizens not Having Income from Business Exempted from Payment of Advance Tax
The exemption limit for the general category of individual taxpayers has been enhanced to Rs. 2,00,000 from Rs. 1,80,000 in the General Budget 2012-13, presented by the Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in the LokSabha here today. This measure will provide tax relief uptoRs. 2,000 to every taxpayer in this category.
 

The Finance Minister, Shri Mukherjee introduced the DTC (Direct Taxes Code) rates for personal income tax, marking progress in the direction of movement towards DTC and GST (Goods and Services Tax).
 
            It has also been proposed to raise the upper limit of 20 per cent tax slab from Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh. The proposed personal income tax slabs are:

Income upto Rs. 2 lakh	Nil
Income above Rs. 2 lakh and upto Rs. 5 lakh	10 per cent
Income above Rs. 5 lakh and upto Rs.10 lakh	20 per cent
Income above Rs. 10 lakh	30 per cent

            In another relief to the individual taxpayers, a deduction of uptoRs. 10,000 has been proposed for interest from savings bank accounts. This would help a large number of small taxpayers with salary incomes uptoRs. 5 lakh and interest from savings bank accounts uptoRs. 10,000 as they would not be required to file income tax returns.
 
            It has also been proposed to allow deduction of Rs. 5,000 for preventive health check up.
 
            For senior citizens not having income from business, it has been proposed to exempt them from payment of advance tax.
Source: PIB

Reservation of Seats For Women

Reservation of Seats For Women

Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Salman Khurshid has said that political empowerment of women is a powerful and indispensable tool for eliminating gender inequality and discrimination. With a view to achieving the said purpose, a Bill, namely, the Constitution (One Hundred and Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2008 providing for reservation for women in as nearly as one-third of the total seats of the House of the People and of the State Legislative Assemblies, including the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, for a period of 15 years was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 6th May, 2008. Giving this information in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha recently, Shri Khurshid said that the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on 9th March 2010. Now, the Bill is to be passed by the Lok Sabha and is also required to be ratified by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States.

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Uniform Recruitment Policy for Judicial Service

Uniform Recruitment Policy for Judicial Service

In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 read with Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution, the State Governments frame rules and regulations in consultation with the respective High Courts in respect of the members of the State Judicial Service. Thus, the recruitments, appointments, posting/ transfers and other service conditions of judicial officers of the district/ subordinate courts are all governed by the respective State Governments. In some States the process of selection is undertaken through State Public Service Commissions, while in other States it is through the High Courts. Giving this information in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha recently, Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of Law & Justice, said that while accepting the recommendations of the First National Judicial Pay Commission regarding recruitment to Higher Judicial Service, the Supreme Court of India in its judgement dated 21.3.2002 in W.P. (C) NO. 1022 of 1989 – All India Judges Association & Others Vs. UOI & Others had, inter-alia, laid down the quota for recruitment to Higher Judicial Services respectively of the Civil Judges (Senior Division) on the basis of seniority and through limited competitive examination, as well as of eligible advocates. The Apex Court had further directed that appropriate rules shall be framed by the High Courts as early as possible. The Supreme Court continues to monitor the implementation of its directions from time to time. All State Governments were party to the case, Shri Khurshid informed the House. 

Updated/Final Common Seniority List of PS grade of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2005 as on 1.7.2010 -reg.

Updated/Final Common Seniority List of PS grade of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2005 as on 1.7.2010 -reg.

No. 3/1/2012-CS-II(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,

New Delhi-110003,

Dated the 25th May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Updated/Final Common Seniority List of PS grade of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2005 as on 1.7.2010 -reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 20.01.2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the cadre units were requested to report any factual inaccuracies to this Department. Common Seniority List of PS grade upto Select List Year 2004 have been updated. Common Seniority List of PS Grade for the Select List Year 2005 has been prepared on the basis of (i) PSs of CSSS appointed against Seniority Quota for the Select List Year 2005 and (ii) PSs of CSSS appointed on the basis of the results of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2005 conducted by the UPSC.

   2. Some of the cadre units have forwarded representations which relate to corrections regarding the date of regular appointment, date of birth and order of seniority in the grade of PS. All the representations have been examined and necessary corrections have been carried out.

   3. Accordingly, Common Seniority List of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2004 as on 1.7.2010 and final Common Seniority List of PS Grade of CSSS for Select List Year 2005 have been updated/finalized. The CSL may be downloaded from the website of this Department i.e.

www.persmin.nic.in

DoP&T

Central Sectt

Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)

Common Seniority List

Steno A & B.

   4. It may be noted that the above seniority list has been prepared as on 01.07.2010, therefore the names of the officers who have been promoted as PPS on regular basis vide this Department’ s OM dated 20.03.2012 also figure in the seniority list.

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(Kiran Vasudeva)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Encashment of 300 days of Earned Leave for Defence and other Industrial employees other than Railways

Encashment of 300 days of Earned Leave for Defence and other Industrial employees other than Railways

The Industrial Employees other than Railways were not allowed to accumulation of EL upto 300days and it was limited to 120 days before the issuance of order on 07/11/2006. It was a long pending demand of Staff Side Members of National Council JCM to grant of accumulation and encashment of 300 days of earned leave and it was agreed and granted with effect from the date of issue of the order that is from 07th November 2006. The employees those who were retiring on and after 07/11/2006 were unable to encash the Earned Leave to the extent of 300 days since they were restricted to accumulate their EL upto 120 days only. Due to that they couldn’t avail the benefit of encashment of 300 days EL at that time.

This anomaly had been removed after a long struggle and necessary order was issued on 25th September 2008 regarding the issue of shortfall in Earned Leave . To make up the shortfall in Earned Leave it had been decided by the government that in supersession of all earlier orders on the subject, both Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave shall be considered for encashment of leave subject to overall limit of 300 days. The cash equivalent payable for Earned Leave shall continue unchanged. However, cash equivalent payable for Half Pay Leave shall be equal to leave salary as admissible for Half Pay Leave plus Dearness Allowance admissible on the leave salary without any reduction being made on account of pension and pension equivalent of other retirement benefits payable.

Both the orders are given below;

Grant of accumulation and encashment of 300 days of earned leave for Defence and other Industrial employees

No. 14028/2/2003-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi.
Dt. the 7th November, 2006.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of accumulation and encashment of 300 days of earned leave for Defence and other Industrial employees (other than Railways).

 The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 12012/5/86-Estt.(L) dated 9th January 1992, according to which the total accumulation of earned leave in respect of industrial employees other than Railways, was limited to 120 days. Consequent to discussions with the Staff Side of the National Council(JCM), it has been decided, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), to allow accumulation and encashment of earned leave to the extent of 300 days for Defence and other industrial employees. 2. The other terms and conditions applicable to industrial employees (other than Railways) shall remain the same. 3. These orders shall take effect from the date of issue.

(KESHAV PRASAD)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

 

Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Central Government civilian employees

Half Pay Leave Calculation Formula for 300 Days EL encashment

No. 14028/3/2008-Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
[Department of Personnel & Training]

New Delhi, the 25th September, 2008.

Subject:- Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Central Government civilian employees.

 Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to encashment of leave in respect of Central Government civilian employees, the President is pleased to decide that in supersession of all earlier orders on the subject, both Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave shall be considered for encashment of leave subject to overall limit of 300 days. The cash equivalent payable for Earned Leave shall continue unchanged. However, cash equivalent payable for Half Pay Leave shall be equal to leave salary as admissible for Half Pay Leave plus Dearness Allowance admissible on the leave salary without any reduction being made on account of pension and pension equivalent of other retirement benefits payable. To make up the shortfall in Earned Leave, no commutation of Half Pay Leave shall be permissible. The Cash equivalent for half pay leave component shall, henceforth, be calculated in the manner indicated below:-

Cash payment in lieu of half pay leave component = Half pay leave salary admissible on the date of retirement plus Dearness Allowance admissible on that date  / 30 X  Number of days of half pay leave at credit subject to the total of earned leave and HPL at credit not exceeding 300 days

2. These orders shall take effect from 1st September, 2008. 3. Formal amendments to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 are being issued separately.

 4. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Departments are concerned, these orders are issue in consultation with the Comptroller &Auditor General of India.

(Simmi R. Nakra)
Director(P&A)

Source: www.gservants.com

Frequently Asked Questions on Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)

Frequently Asked Questions on Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)

1. What we mean by base year?

Ans. The index reference period is usually called the base year, it often differs both from the weight-reference period and the price reference period. This is just a matter of rescaling the whole time-series to make the value for the index reference-period equal to 100.

2. Why we need to change the base year?

Ans. In compiling index numbers the older the weights the greater is the divergence between the Current expenditure pattern and that of the weight reference-period. Annually revised weights are desirable but being expensive feature of an index, the base year is usually changed after a few years. Normally a year during which the family budget enquiry is conducted or a period not very distant from the survey period for which reliable price data are available is adopted as the base year. A period affected by developments of serious nature such as war is not adopted as the base year because it cannot be treated as a normal year economically.

3. What is the current base year used by Labour Bureau for compilation of Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers?

Ans. Presently, CPI-IW numbers are being complied with base year 2001=100.

4. How many times the base year of CPI-IW has been revised in the CPI-IW in past?

Ans: The compilation of Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on uniform and scientific lines was started on base 1960=100 which was revised to 1982=100 and the existing series i.e. on base 2001=100.

5. Is there any plan in immediate future to revise the base year?

Ans. An exercise/proposal of Base updation of CPI-IW from the existing period 2001=100 to a more recent period is likely to be started soon.

Rotational Transfer of Assistant with more than 16 years of service in the same Ministry/Department._ reg.

Rotational Transfer of Assistant with more than 16 years of service in the same Ministry/Department._ reg. 

NO.7/4/2012.CS-I(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-113

Dated: 25th May 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Rotational Transfer of Assistant with more than 16 years of service in the same Ministry/Department._ reg.

 

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M of even number dated 11th April 2012 whereby Cadre Units were requested to furnish information/preference of posting of Assistants who have completed more than 16 years of service in any capacity in a particular Ministry/Department (excluding those who are due for superannuation

within two years as on 01.01.2012).

2. It is noticed that a number of cadre units have not furnished the requisite information so far. The defaulting Cadre Units addressed below are therefore, requested to furnish information/preference of posting of Assistants who have completed more than 16 years of service in any capacity in a particular Ministry/Department(excluding those who are

due for superannuation within two years as on 01.01.2012) to this Division immediately.

3. The Cadre Units who have earlier furnished only the list of Assistants covered under RTP are requested to obtain the preference for posting in the proforma (copy enclosed) and furnish the same to this

Department immediately

SOURCE-PERSMIN

Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota- Launch of Special Recruitment Drive

Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota- Launch of Special Recruitment Drive

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/7

New Delhi, dated 22.05.2012

The General Manager (P),

All Indian Railways/PUs.

Sub:- Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota- Launch of Special Recruitment Drive.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/11 Pt. IV, dt. 1/5/12.

In continuation with Board’s letter under reference on the above subject, following may be noted :-

i) With respect to indents notified by RRBs but not yet finalized , it is stated that since the process of recruitment has already been initiated by RRBs, no further action is required to be taken by the Railways/PUs.

ii) With respect to indents diverted from categories where 3% was to be kept vacant, Railway needs to fill up the backlog vacancies in the original category If they have not yet been diverted and have not so far been notified. Also, if the backlog vacancies has been diverted to other categories but is yet to be notified, such vacancies need to be filled up in the original category, as exemption has been denied by the M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. This will be similarly applicable for vacancies that have accrued after October, 2008 and indents sent to RRBs; applicable however, only for indents that have not yet been notified. For all diverted indents, whether part of backlog or current vacancies, which have been notified by RRBs in those categories only, no action be taken. In no case should the quantum of reservation exceed the prescribed 3%.

iii) In cases where short panel has been/will be received from RRBs, these will be dealt with in terms of stipulation made vide para 16 of DOP&T’s OM No.36035/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 29/12/05.

iv) As regards relaxed standards for physically handicapped persons, no additional instructions have been specified beyond the stipulations made in para 22 of DOP&T’s OM ibid.

Please acknowdge receipt.

(This also disposes of South Central Railway’s letter No.SCRIP. HQJRec/126/PHQ/2012, dated 15/5/2012)

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(Harsha Dasš) 

Jit. Dir. Estt. (N)II

Railway Board

Source: AIRF

GPF and SDS Interest Rates Revised for the Financial Year 2012-13

GPF and SDS Interest Rates Revised for the Financial Year 2012-13

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

24-May-2012 12:36 IST

Subject: GPF and SDS Interest Rates Revised for the Financial Year 2012-13

 

 Government of India has revised the Interest Rates for the financial year 2012-13 in respect of State PFs (GPF) and Special Deposit Schemes (SDS) for non-government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity funds (SDS), 1975, from 8.6% to 8.8%  with effect from 01.04.2012. The funds concerned are:-

 

1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).

2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).

3. The All India Services Provident Fund.

4. The State Railway Provident Fund.

5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).

6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.

7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.

8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.

9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.

10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

Source: pib

Provident Fund Interest Rate hiked to 8.8%

Provident Fund Interest Rate hiked to 8.8%

Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has marginally increased the interest rate from 8.6% (paid for the period from 1.12.2011 to 31.03.2012) to 8.8% with effect from 01.04.2012 for deposits made in various Provident funds (including General Provident Fund) applicable to Central Government Employees.

The resolution F.No: 5(1) – B (PD)/2012 dated 22.05.2012 passed in this regard is reproduced below

    (PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)

    F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2012

    Government of India

    Ministry of Finance

    (Department of Economic affairs)

    New Delhi, the 22nd May, 2012

    RESOLUTION

    It is announced for general information that during the year 2012-2013, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.8% (Eight point eight per cent) per annum. This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2012.

    The funds concerned are :-

    1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).

    2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).

    3. The All India Services Provident Fund.

    4. The State Railway Provident Fund.

    5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).

    6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.

    7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.

    8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.

    9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.

    10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

    2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

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    (Brajendra Navnit)

    Deputy Secretary (Budget)

Fixation of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant(PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2010 - reg.

Fixation of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant(PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2010 - reg.

Most Immediate/Time Bound

No.5/1/2012-CS-II(C)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel and Training

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,

New Delhi date 23rd May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Fixation of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant(PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2010 - reg.

   Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 16th February, 2012 and subsequent reminders dated 9th March, 2012 and 16th April, 2012 requesting all the Ministries/Departments to forward the DPC recommendations of regular & eligible Stenographers Grade ‘D’ belonging to UR category upto Select List 1995 and SC & ST category upto Select List 1999 covered within the range of seniority prescribed for promotion to PA Grade of CSSS against the Select List year- 2010.

   2. It has come to the notice of this Department that some of the officers who are covered within the prescribed Zone of Consideration but have superannuated/voluntarily retired/ resigned/ technically resigned, etc. between the period 1.7.2010 to 30.6.2011 and after 1.7.2011 have not been assessed by the DPC so far who could have otherwise been assessed for Select List year- 2010. Further, this Department has also not received DPC recommendations and other relevant information in respect of some of the officers who are currently serving due to various reasons such as non availability of ACRs etc. A list of names of the officers whose DPC recommendations have not been made available to CS-II is given at Annexure-I.

   3. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to place their case before the Departmental Promotion Committee to assess her/his fitness or otherwise for promotion to the PA Grade of CSSS and forward the recommendations of the DPC to this Department along with vigilance clearance latest by 30th May, 2012. Discrepancies in the list and names of any other officer who is eligible/covered for promotion to PA Grade but has been left out may also be brought to notice of this Department along with their DPC recommendations /vigilance clearance.

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(Rajiv Manjhi)

Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/rangeseniority.pdf

Implementation of recommendations contained in Para 61 of 44th Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs - following a time schedule for disbursement of pension

Implementation of recommendations contained in Para 61 of 44th Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs - following a time schedule for disbursement of pension

No.38/64/98-P& PW(F)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

(Desk-F)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

New Delhi-110003

Dated the 1st May, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject- Implementation of recommendations contained in Para 61 of 44th Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs - following a time schedule for disbursement of pension — regarding.

In Para 61 of the 44th Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs, the Committee observed that timely payment of pension and retirement dues is not being made to the retiring employees of the Union Government. The Committee drew attention to the employees Provident Fund Scheme and the Notification issued by the Ministry of Labour on 27.10.1997 amending the Employees Pension Scheme, 1995. In terms of provisions under Employees Provident Fund and Misc. Provisions Act, 1952. the Ministry of Labour inserted a new provision 17 A Payment of Pension which inter-alia says that ‘In case the Commissioner fails without sufficient cause to settle a claim complete in all respects within 30 days, the Commissioner shall be liable for the delay beyond the said period and penal interest at the rate of 12% per annum may be charged on the benefit amount and the same may be deducted from the salary of the Commissioner On the same analogy the Committee recommended that similar provisions may be formulated and enforced to ensure timely payment of Pension and retirement dues to the retiring employees of Union Government.

2. Rule 68 CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 provides for payment of interest on delayed payment of gratuity and recovery of interest so paid from the officers responsible for such delay. The recommendations of the Committee on delayed payment of retirement dues was examined in this Department in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training and Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and it was decided to implement the recommendations as below:

(I) All pensioners dues are to be settled by strictly following the procedure laid down in Rule 56 to 76 of CCS (Pension) Rules. 1972.

(ii) Wherever delays are anticipated, provisional pension should be sanctioned immediately.

(ii) Any delay in processing of pension resulting in pension not being authorized on the last working day of retirement of the Government servant, should be reported by the Head of Office to the next higher authority who would watch the settlement of delayed cases.

(iv) In respect of delayed payment of gratuity wherever it results in payment of penal interest at the rate applicable to GPF deposits under Rule 68 of CCS(Pensron)Rules, 1972, Secretary of the Administrative Ministry or Department would initiate action to fix responsibility at all levels to recover the amount from the concerned Dealing Official, Supervisor and Head of Office in proportion to their salary by following the prescribed procedure for the purpose and should be strictly enforced.

(v) Once it has been decided to pay gratuity, the amount should be paid immediately pending a decision regarding payment of interest. This would reduce the interest liability if any on payment of delayed gratulty.

(vi) In the matter of delayed payment of leave encashment, the Department of Personnel & Training in their note dated 2.8.1999 had clarified that there was no provision under CCS (Leave) Rules for payment of interest or for fixing responsibility. Moreover, encashment of leave is a benefit granted under Leave Rules and not a pensionary benefit.

(vii) In the matter of CGEGIS, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in their UO No. 709/EV/1999 dated 6.8.1999 had clarified that payment under CGEGIS cannot be termed as terminal benefit. As payment under this Scheme are made in accordance with the Table of Benefit which takes into account interest upto the date of cessation of service, no interest is payable on account of delayed payments under the scheme. They had also clarified that CGEGIS payment cannot be withheld and no Government dues can be recovered from the accumulation except the amount claimed by the financial institution as due from the employee on account of loans taken for house building purpose.

3. The above recommendations were circulated among all Ministries/Departments vide this Departments OM No.38/64/98-P&PW(F) dated 5th October 1999. However, it is noticed that all Ministries/Departments are not strictly following the above instructions. The above instructions provide that wherever delays are anticipated, provisional pension should be sanctioned immediately. Thus, in case where regular pension is not authorized at the time of retirement, provisional pension should invariably be sanctioned. Inspite of these instructions, there have been instances where payment of pension (regular or provisional) is not authorized at the time of retirement. In some cases, the administrative departments have been directed by the Central Administrative Tribunal/Court to pay interest for delay in payment of pension and a number of proposals for payment of interest of delayed pensionary benefits is being forwarded to Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare. Therefore, It is reiterated that all the Ministries/Departments should strictly follow the above recommendations communicated vide this Departments OM dated 5.10.199

9. The Ministries/Departments may circulate this OM among the concerned attached/subordinate/field organizations under the administrative control of the respective Ministry/Departments for strict compliance.

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(Tripti P Ghosh)

Director (PP)

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in
http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/ppwf_010512.pdf

GPF (General Provident Fund) interest rate for 2012-13

GPF (General Provident Fund) interest rate for 2012-13

(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA) 

F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2012 

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

(Department of Economic affairs)

New Delhi, the 22nd May, 2012

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2012-2013, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.8% (Eight point eight per cent) per annum. This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2012.

The funds concerned are :-

1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).

2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).

3. The All India Services Provident Fund.

4. The State Railway Provident Fund.

5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).

6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.

7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.

8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.

9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.

10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

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(Brajendra Navnit) 

Deputy Secretary (Budget)

Source: www.finmin.nic.in

[http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_eco_affairs/budget/resolution12.pdf]

Children Education Allowance Clarification

Children Education Allowance Clarification

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

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, Dated 23rd May, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy-Clarification

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M. No.12011/03/2008 Estt.(AL) dated 2nd September, 2008 and subsequent clarification No.12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30th December, 2010 on the above subject and to say that this Department has been receiving various references seeking clarification whether fee charged by schools for teaching through audio-visual aids can be reimbursed. 

It is clarified that fee paid to the school for the use of any aid or appliances by the child is reimbursable. Hence, if fee is charged by the school for teaching through audio-visual tools, the same is reimbursable as “fee” mentioned in para 1(e) of the O.M. mentioned above.

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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-23052012.pdf]

House Building Advance to Central Government Employees

House Building Advance to Central Government Employees


An important order has been published from Ministry of Urban Development regarding House Building Advance to Central Government Employees.

1.House Building Advance is admissible to all those temporary employees also, who have rendered 10 years of continuous service.

2.With effect from 27-11-2008.

3.The maximum limit for grant of HBA shall be 34 months' of pay in the pay band.

4.Subject to a maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakh or cost of the house or the repaying capacity whichever is the least, for new construction/purchase of new house/flat.

5.The maximum limit for grant of HBA for enlargement of existing house shall be 34 months' pay in the pay band.

6.Subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.80 lakh or cost of the enlargement or repaying capacity, whichever is the least.

7.The cost ceiling limit shall be 134 times the pay in the pay band.

8.Subject to a minimum of Rs.7.50 lakh and a maximum of Rs.30 lakh relaxable up to a maximum of 25% of the revised maximum cost ceiling of Rs.30 lakh.

9.The rate of interest on House Building Advance is between 5% to 9.5% ,depending on the loan amount.

10.The repaying capacity of Govt. servants who have more than 20 years of remaining service has been revised from 35% to 40% of pay.

CONDITIONS:

The applicant or spouse or minor child should not already own a house in the town/Urban agglomeration where the house is proposed to be constructed or acquired.

b) The title to the land should be clear. The land may be owned either:
- by the Government employee; or
- jointly by the Government employee and spouse.

COST CEILING:

134 times of pay in the pay band subject to a minimum of Rs. 7.50 lakh and a maximum of Rs.30 lakh (Cost of the house, excluding cost of land should not exceed 134 times of the Basic Pay excluding Grade Pay)

Administrative Ministry may relax the cost ceiling to 25% of cost ceiling mentioned above in the individual cases on merits.

Effective from 27th November, 2008.

Eligibility, Purposes and Conditions as follows...

If both husband and wife are Government Employees, Advacne is admissible to only one of them.

Acquiring a plot and constructing a house thereon.

Enlarging living accomodation in an existing house owned by the employee or jointly with spouse. The total cost of the existing structure (excluding cost of land) and the proposed additions should not exceed the prescribed cost ceiling.

Purchase of house / flat under "Self - Financing Housing Scheme and " Co-operative Group Housing Societies".

For purchase of houses / flat from private parities, i.e., registered builders, architects, house building societies, etc., but not from private individuals.

If GPF withdrawl is also taken for house building, the total amount of GPF withdrawl and the House Building Advance should not exceed the cost-ceiling limit.

House / Flat constructed / acquired with the help of HBA to be used for residential purpose only.

The advance will be limited to the estimated cost of consturction.

Only one advance is admissiable during the entire service.

The amount of advance shall be restricted to the repaying capacity of the employee.

The amount of advance sanctioned can be reduced at the request of the employee to avail of the reduced rate of interest, if the entire advance has not been drawn.

For purchase / Construction of flat or Purchase of a house the amount of advance sanctioned in one lumpsum.

The construction should be exactly according to the approved plan and specification.

The consturction should be completed whithin 18 months of the dateon which the first instalment is drawn.

On completion of construction/purchase, the house should be insured by the employee at his cost against fire, flood and lightning for the full value of the house.

No interest is chargeable beyond the date of reirement/ death of the government employee.

The rate of interest will be reduced half per cent for an employee who undergoes sterilization(family planing).

The entire amount of advacne together with interest is repayable in 20 years. 180 monthly instalments for principal and 60 instalments for interest.

Recovery will commence from the pay for the month following that in which advance is taken.

Defence Industrial Employees are expected grant of pay scale Rs. 5000 – 8000 to Master Craftsman( MCM) at par with the Railways

Defence Industrial Employees are expected grant of pay scale Rs. 5000 – 8000 to Master Craftsman( MCM) at par with the Railways


Brief facts of case for parity in pay scale of Master Craftsman (MCM) in MOD at par with Ministry of Railways.
Vth CPC recommended the pay scale of Rs.4500-125-7000 to Master Craftsman, both in Railways and Defence and was implemented.

However, the scale of MCM in Railways was revised upwards to Rs. 5000-8000 in modification of 5th recommendations with the approval of Cabinet. Prior to implementations, the Defence Artisan staff and Railway workshop staff had a common three grade structure comprising of Skilled, Highly skilled II and Highly skilled I. 
In the Ministry of Defence the benchmark ratio of Artisans was 65:20:15 respectively to Skilled, Highly skilled GrII and Highly skilled GrI.

In addition to the aforesaid three grades, 10% of the Highly skilled grade I strength was operated in the post of Master Craftsman in some of the trades.

The post of Master Craftsmen was personnel to the holder and lapses with his retirement / posting out. As can be seen, the post of MCM is a personal grade post carved out of HS I grade as an incentive to Senior Highly skilled workers.

5th CPC has reduced the then existing three grades of Artisan staff to two grades by merging Highly skilled Gr II (HS II) and Highly skilled Gr. I (HS I) into one grade of Highly skilled (HS) as shown below,

Merging of Highly Skilled
Grade	Before 5th CPC	After 5th CPC
Skilled	Rs. 950 - Rs. 1500	Rs. 3050 - Rs. 4590
Highly Skilled Gr-II	Rs. 1200 - Rs.1800	Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000
Highly Skilled Gr-I	Rs. 1320 - 3040Rs.	Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000

Right from 3rd to 4th CPC the scale of pay in respect of MCM both in Railways and Defence was as under:-

Scale of pay MCM in Railways and Defence
CPC	Railways	Defence	Tehnical Sup / Ch.man Gr.II
3rd CPC	Rs.425 - 640	Rs. 425 - 640	Rs. 425 - 700
4th CPC	Rs. 1400 - 2300	Rs. 1400 - 2300	Rs. 1400 - 2300
5th CPC	Rs. 4500 - 7000	Rs. 4500 - 7000	Rs. 5000 - 8000
Revised / Modified by Govt. from 1.1.96 in Railways only	Rs. 5000 - 8000	Rs. 4500 - 7000	Rs. 5000 - 8000

Staff side demand for revision of the recommendations of Vth CPC was discussed in the meeting held by the then Group of Ministers on 11th Sep, 1997 and it was agreed that to remove this anomaly the concerned administrative Ministries will put up proposals directly to the Cabinet under Business of Transaction Rules, 1961.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Railways directly put up the proposal to the Cabinet. Railways demand was accepted by the Government and pay scale of MCM was revised from 4500 – 7000 to Rs. 5000 – 8000 from 1.1.1996, vide Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) letter No. PC-V/97/R-II/17 dated 24-11-1998. The scale of pay of HS grade was de-merged into HS-I and HS-II with separte scales of Rs.4500 – 7000 and Rs,4000 – 6000 respectively.

Following two proposals were also put up by Defence Ministry to the Cabinet for consideration:-
a. Grant of higher pay scale for highly skilled artisan staff in Defence Establishment;
b. Revision (de-merger) of inter-grade ratio for skilled artisan staff working under Ministry of Defence nullifying the recommendations of the Vth CPC.
However in case of Defence Ministry, Cabinet decided that the matter may, in the first instance, be considered by the Group of Ministeres (GoM) constituted to consider matters relating to the recommendations of Vth CPC and thereafter brought up before the Cabinet.

“ The issue of higher pay scale to highly skilled artisan staff in Defence Establishments could be considered only if the Ministry is able to confirm that consequent to the proposed de-merger of the pay scale of highly skilled grade, no proposal seeking higher pay scales for PBORs will be raised.”
Following pay scales and grade ratio have benn given to them in MOD:-

Pay scales and Grade ratio
Skilled	Rs. 3050 - 4590	45%
Highly Skilled	Rs. 4000 - 6000	55%
Master Craftsman	Rs. 4500 - 7000	25%

The issue was however raised by the staff side members of JCM in Departmental Council as well as in National council meetings repeatedly. To resolve the issue, Defence Secretary had constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of JS(O/N) comprising staff side members from each Federations to look into the matter regarding revision of pay scale of MCM in Ministry of Defence at par with Ministry of Railways. 

The committee recommended for up-gradation of pay scale of senior most master craftsman (8% of overall artisan strength) by giving higher pay scale of Rs.5000 – 8000 without disturbing the existing structure. The committee felt that the service personnel and civilian workshop staff are governed by different service conditions and their pay scales and working conditions are not comparable. The committee has come to the conclusion that the demand of the staff side has merit. 

The historical parity was disturbed between the workshop staff of Defence or Railways after the scales of Railways workshop staff were improved upon by Government. Based on the recommendations of the committee, a proposal was submitted to Defence (Finance) for getting, it approved by DOP&T of Finance (Department of Expenditure).

Department of Expenditure, Min of Finance has returned the proposal advising the Min of Defence to put the matter before 6th CPC. The issue has again been raised in the 45th meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 14th Oct 2006 under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary. The Chairman has also directed that it would be appropriate to refer the matter for consideration to the 6th CPC.

Resettlement of Ex-Servicemen

Resettlement of Ex-Servicemen

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence 

21-May-2012 16:23 IST

Resettlement of Ex-Servicemen 

Some allegations regarding running of resettlement schemes for Ex-servicemen by the officials of the Directorate General of Resettlement have been made by some individuals / agencies. The allegations are regarding availing of multiple benefits by some ESM in connivance with the officials of DGR. 

These allegations were investigated by an In-house Enquiry Committee which submitted its report. The matter has been handed over to Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for a detailed investigation against the officials mentioned in the report of the In-house enquiry committee. However, to ensure more transparency in the functioning of the DGR's organization, necessary instructions have been issued. 

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Hamdullah Sayeed in Lok Sabha today.

Payment of EPF

Payment of EPF



Ministry of Labour & Employment

Payment of EPF

Employees of a liquidated company can file their claim for provident fund, duly attested by any of the following authorized persons:

- Member of Parliament;
- Member of Legislative Assembly;
- Magistrate;
- A Gazetted Officer;
- Sarpanch of the Village;
- Manager of the Bank in which the Bank Account of the claimant is maintained; and
- Notary Public, etc.

As per the provisions contained in the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, claims of a member, completed in all respect, is to be settled within 30 days of its receipt in the office Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

This information was given by the Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

DEATH GRATUITY FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES...

 DEATH GRATUITY FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES:

In case of death of Central Government Servant
while in service, Death Gratuity is granted at the
following rates depending upon the length of
qualifying service put in by the deceased employees: -

Length of Service	Rate of Death Gratuity
Less than one year	2 times of emoluments
One year or more but less than 5 years	6 times of emoluments
5 years or more but less than 20 years	12 times of emoluments

Emoluments means
Pay in the Pay Band + Dearness Allowance
admissible on the date of death.

Illustration:-
Pay and allowance last drawn...
Pay in the Pay Band : 9,000
Grade Pay : 2,400
Dearness Pay (16%) : 1,824
Total : 13,224

Rate of Death Gratuity for the service of 20 years or more is
"Half of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of service"
subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever is less.

Length of Service	Rate of Death Gratuity	Amount of Death Gratuity
Less than one year	2 times of emoluments	Rs. 26,448
One year or more but less than 5 years	6 times of emoluments	Rs. 79,344
5 years or more but less than 20 years	12 times of emoluments	Rs. 1,58,688

Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER – Dopt order

Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER – Dopt order



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

F.No.31011/4/2007-Estt.(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, dated 30th April, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department O.Ms of even No. dated 02.05.2008 and 20.4.2010 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the relaxation for LTC travel to visit North Eastern Region under CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 contained in the O.M. dated 02.5.2008 is extended further for two more years beyond 1st May, 2012.

2. Hindi version follows.

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(B. Bandyopadhdyay)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/31011_4_2007-Estt.A-30042012.pdf]

Deduction of tax at source from payments of second installment of arrears - Reg.

F.No.275/192/2008-IT(B)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue

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New Delhi,Dated 31th August,2009.

Subject:- Clarification regarding deduction of tax at source from payments of second installment of arrears to Government employees on account of implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission’s recommendations matter regarding.


Under the provisions of Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, an employer is required to deduct tax at source from any payments in the nature of salary, which inter alia also includes any arrear payments. The Implementation Cell of the Department of Expenditure, Govt of India, vide its Office Order dated 30th Aug’08 had stated that 40% of the aggregate arrear (first installment of arrears) would be payable during FY 2008-09. In Circular No. 09/2008 dated 29th Sept.2008 issued from this office it was stated that during 2008-09 the tax has to be deducted at source on this 40% of aggregate arrear during FY 2008-09The OM,F.No-1//1/2008-IC, of the Implementation Cell of the Department of Expenditure, Govt of India, vide its order dated 25th August,2009 has stated that the remaining 60% of the aggregate arrear (second installment of arrears) would be paid to the concerned Government servants during FY 2009-10. Such arrangements could be followed by State Governments also.

In this regard, all the DDOs and PAOs as the case may be, in the Central/State Government and various organizations under them are advised to compute the correct tax liability of every employee on second installment of arrears drawn by him and immediately recover the full tax liability along with education cess thereon at the rates in force. The deduction of tax at source on such arrear payment should not be deferred in any circumstance. They should further ensure that the tax so recovered is paid to the account of Central Government account immediately as per the Income Tax Rules, 1962. The DDOs/PAOs are further advised that they should ensure that the PAN details of the deductees (recipient of arrears) are correctly quoted in the relevant quarterly e-TDS returns filed by them so that the Government Servants get propercredit of their tax deducted in their respective income tax returns.

DDOs/PAOs who fail to comply with the provisions of Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 would be liable to pay interest under section 201(1)/(1A) of Income Tax Act along with other penal consequences.

Steps to fill up vacancies in CBI

Steps to fill up vacancies in CBI

The vacancy positions in CBI as on 18.4.2012 is as under:-

Cadre	Sanctioned Strength	Available Strength	Vacancy
Executive	4510	3901	609
Legal	318	258	60
Technical	155	115	40
Ministerial	1,538	1,436	102
Canteen posts	70	43	27
TOTAL	6,591	5,753	838

The occurrence and filling up of vacancies are continuous processes. Despite some vacancies in CBI, speedy investigation of various cases is ensured through effective use and deployment of existing personnel.

The Central Government has approved a scheme for engagement of Special Prosecutors and Assistant Special Prosecutors on contract basis. Till date 43 Special Prosecutors/Assistant Special Prosecutors have been engaged on contract basis.

The Central Government inter alia has taken following steps to fill up the vacancies:-

·         43 Special Prosecutors/Assistant Special Prosecutors have been appointed.
·         Proposal for appointment of 75 posts in Technical Ranks on contract basis have been approved; out of which 45 Technical Experts have been appointed.
·         Proposal for appointment of Law/Pairvi Officers etc. for 741 newly created Special Additional Courts for CBI on contract basis has been approved.
·         Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has nominated 96 Sub-Inspector candidates. Out of them, 54 candidates have joined CBI.
·         Fresh requisition for 110 dossiers of Sub-Inspector in CBI has been sent to SSC.
·         78 Constables of various Central Police Organisation (CPOs)/States Police have already been selected to join CBI on deputation basis.
·         228 dossiers of Senior Clerk Steno (SCS) and 244 of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) have been received from SSC. Out of them, 124 SCS and 189 LDCs have joined.
·         All CPOs as well as State Police have been requested to send nomination of officers/officials for deputation in CBI.

This was stated by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and PMO, Shri V. Narayanasamy in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

Source: pib