Thursday, June 30, 2011

List of Holidays during the year 2012 for Central Government Employees…

Here we have reproduced the complete holidays list with day and date for your information…
 
Holidays and Restricted Holidays during the year 2012 for Central Government Offices and Establishments…
 
Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments would observe upto 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as compulsory holidays…
 
ANNEXURE-I (Holidays)
LIST OF HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2012 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED AT DELHI / NEW DELHI
 

S.No.
Holiday
Date
Saka Date
Day
    1933 SAKA ERA
1 Republic DayJanuary 26Magha 06Thursday
2 Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)February 05Magha 16Sunday
3 Maha ShivaratriMarch 20Phalguna 01Monday
4 HoliMarch 08Phalguna 18Thursday
    1934 SAKA ERA
5 Mahavir JayantiApril 05Chaitra 16Thursday
6 Good FridayApril 06Chaitra 17Friday
7 Buddha PrunimaMay 06Vaisakha 16Sunday
8 Janamashtami (Vaisnava)August 10Sravana 19Friday
9 Independence DayAugust 15Sravana 24Wednesday
10 Idu'l FitrAugust 20Sravana 29Monday
11 Mahatma Gandhi's BirthdayOctober 02Asvina 10Tuesday
12 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)October 24Kartika 02Wednesday
13 Idu'l Zuha (Bakrid)October 27Kartika 05 Saturday
14 Diwali (Deepavali)November 13Kartika 22Tuesday
15 MuharramNovember 25Agrahayana 04Sunday
16 Guru Nanak's Birthday November 28Agrahayana 07Wednesday
17 Christmas DayDecember 25Pausa 04Tuesday


ANNEXURE – II (Restricted Holidays)
LIST OF RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2012 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCAGED AT DELHI/NEW DELHI.

S.No. HolidayDateSaka DateDay
    SAKA ERA 1933
1New Year's DayJanuary 01Pausa 11Sunday
2 Makar SankrantiJanuary 14Pausa 24Saturday
3 PongalJanuary 15Pausa 25Sunday
4 Basanta Panchami / Sri PanchamiFebruary 28Magha 08Saturday
5 Guru Ravidas' BirthdayFebruary 07Magha 18Tuesday
6 Swami Dayananda Saraswati JayantiFebruary 16Magha 27Thursday
7 Shivaji Jayanthi February 19Magha 30Sunday
8 Holika Dahan March 07Phalguna 17Wednesday
    SAKA ERA 1934
9Chaitra Sukladi / Gudi Padava / Ugadi / Cheti ChandMarch 23Chaitra 03Friday
10 ram NavmiApril 01Chaitra 12Sunday
11 Ester SundayApril 08Chaitra 19Sunday
12 VaisakhiApril 13Chaitra 24Friday
13 VishuApril 14Chaitra 24Saturday
14MesadiApril 14Chaitra 25Saturday
15Vaisakhadi (Bengal)/Bahag Bihu (Assam)April 14Chaitra 25Saturday
16 Guru Rabindranath's BirthdayMay 08Vaisakha 18Tuesday
17 Hazarat Ali's BirthdayJune 04Jyaishtha 14Monday
18 Rath Yatra June 21Jyaishtha 31Thursday
19 Raksha BandhanAugust 02Sravana 26Thursday
20Jamat-UI-VidaAugust 17Sravana 27Saturday
21Parsi New Year's dayAugust 18Sravana 30Tuesday
22 Vinayaka ChaturthiAugust 21Sravana 30Tuesday
23 OnamAugust 29Bhadra 07Wednesday
24 Ganesh ChaturthiSeptember 19Bhadra 07Wednesday
25 (Maha Saptami Additional)October 03Asvina 11Monday
26 Dussehra (Maha Astami) (Additional)October 21Asvina 29Sunday
27 Dussehra (Maha Navami)October 23Kartika 01Tuesday
28 Maharishi Valmiki's BirthdayOctober 29Kartika 07Monday
29 Karaka Chaturdasi (Karva Chouth)November 02Kartika 11Friday
30 Narak ChaturdasiNovember 12Kartika 21Monday
31 Deepavali (South India)November 13Kartika 22Tuesday
32 Govardhan PujaNovember 14Kartika 23Wednesday
33 Bhai DujNovember 15Kartika 24Thursday
34 Pratihar Sashthi or Surya Sashthi (Chhat Puja)November 19Kartika28Monday
35 Guru Teg Bahadur's Martyrdom DayNovember 24Agrahayana 03Saturday
36 Christmas EveDecember 24Pausa 03Monday

It may happen that the change of date of the above occasions has to be declared at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement could be made through T.V. / A.I.R. / Newspapers and the Heads of Department / Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement without waiting for a formal order, about the change of date.

Source: http://www.persmin.nic.in/
[http://persmin.gov.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_3_2011-JCA-2-1.pdf]

Latest list of KV Schools in Tamil Nadu

The latest and total (37) list of KV Schools in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai
1. Chennai (CLRI)
2. Chennai (Anna Nagar)
3. Chennai (K.K.Nagar)
4. Chennai (DGI Complex)
5. Chennai (Gill Nagar)
6. Chennai (IIT)
7. Chennai (Island Grounds)
8. Chennai (Menambakkam)
9. Chennai (Tambaram -1)
10. Chennai (Tambaram -2)
11. Chennai (Avadi AFS)
12. Chennai (Avadi CRPF)
13. Chennai (Avadi HVF)
14. Chennai (Avadi OCF)
15. Chennai (Arakkonam – 1)
16. Chennai (Arakkonam – 2)
Madurai
1.KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA No.1(MADURAI – Narimedu)
2.KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA No.2(MADURAI – Thirupparrankundram)
Coimbatore
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Sowripalayam Road- Coimbatore)
Trichy
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Ordnance Estate - Trichy)
2. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (HAPP - Trich)
Kalpakkam
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (DAE Township - Kalpakkam)
2. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Sadras - Kalpakkam)
Dharmapuri
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Lakkiampatti - Dharmapuri)
Aruvankadu
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Cordite Factory - Aruvankadu)
Dindigul
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Gandhigram - Dindigal)
Karaikudi
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (CECRI Campus - Karaikudi)
Wellington
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Wellington - Nilgris)
Vijayanarayanam
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Vijayanarayanam - Tirunelveli)
Thiruvannamalai
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Gandhi Nagar - Thiruvannamali)
Thanjavur
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Air force Station - Thanjavur)
Sulur
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Air Force Station - Sulur)
Sivagangai
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Srinivasa Nagar - Sivaganga)
Rameshwaram
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Varthagan Street Road - Rameshwaram)
Ooty
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Indu Nagar - Ooty)
Nagerkoil
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Konam - Nagerkoil)
Mandapam
1. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA (Mandapam Camp - Mandapam)

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE FROM FINANCE MINISTRY

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE FROM FINANCE MINISTRY

URGENT PUBLIC NOTICE



            It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue that some unscrupulous persons are sending e-mail messages to innocent internet users calling upon the recipient  to deposit/remit a facilitation money of Rs.38,892/- in order to obtain the prize money of US $ 491000 from the Canadian Coco-Cola company.  The said unscrupulous persons are fraudulently using the name of Finance Minister and of Smt. Renu Jain working as a Director, Department of Expenditure in the Ministry of Finance on the purported letter head of Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue.
 
2.       The general public is hereby advised not to take cognizance of   any such letter or e-mail received from unscrupulous persons claiming to have backing of the Ministry of Finance or any of its officers.  It is further clarified that no officer of any of the Departments in the Ministry of Finance has been authorized to sign any letter whatsoever either on behalf of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance or any of the organizations in the Ministry for certifying receipt of demand drafts/cheques in respect of the above mentioned prize money from the Canadian Coco-Cola Company or any other company. 
 

                                                                                                                 
Issued by – Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue.


Source: http://dor.gov.in/
http://dor.gov.in/

Training Programme of Nodal Officers on APAR monitoring system for CSS officers

22/15/2010-CS-I (APAR)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government of India
(Department of Personnel & Training)
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated the 29th June, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: - Training Programme of Nodal Officers on APAR monitoring system for CSS officers
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On the basis of feedback received from some of the Ministries/Departments on online APAR Monitoring software developed by NIC, this Department proposes to organize a Training Programme for Nodal Officers on APAR monitoring system for CSS officers. The Ministries / Departments facing any problem with operating the software and requiring training may accordingly confirm nomination of the concerned Nodal Officer who will attend the proposed Training Programme by 6th July, 2011 positively. The Training Programme is likely to be organized in the week beginning 11th July, 2011.
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(Vidyadhar Jha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel :-24624046
Nodal Officers for APAR of All Ministries/Departments
Copy to: Shri Y.V. Ramana, Scientist ‘D’ NIC, DOP&T, North Block, New Delhi.

Source: http://www.persmin.nic.in/

[http://persmin.gov.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/tpno.pdf]

What is the differences between EPF, GPF and PPF?

What is the differences between EPF, GPF and PPF?
EPF- Employees Provident Fund
GPF - General Pension Fund
PPF - Public Provident Fund

GPF - General Provident Fund which is for the Government Employees
PPF - Individuals can save to a maximum of Rs.60000/- in a year in the account. Account can be maintained in a Post Office.
EPF - Employees Provident Fund for Private sector where 12% of Employees share and 12 % of Employer's share of Basic Salary + DA is deducted and remitted to PF Authorities

PF vs PPF: What's the difference ?
1. What is PPF and PF?
EPF/ PF (Employees Provident Fund / Provident Fund)
The Employee Provident Fund, or provident fund as it is normally referred to, is a retirement benefit scheme that is available to salaried employees.

Under this scheme, a stipulated amount (currently 12%) is deducted from the employee's salary and contributed towards the fund. This amount is decided by the government.
The employer also contributes an equal amount to the fund.

However, an employee can contribute more than the stipulated amount if the scheme allows for it. So, let's say the employee decides 15% must be deducted towards the EPF. In this case, the employer is not obligated to pay any contribution over and above the amount as stipulated, which is 12%.
PPF (Public Provident Fund)
The Public Provident Fund has been established by the central government. You can voluntarily decide to open one. You need not be a salaried individual, you could be a consultant, a freelancer or even working on a contract basis. You can also open this account if you are not earning.
Any individual can open a PPF account in any nationalised bank or its branches that handle PPF accounts. You can also open it at the head post office or certain select post offices.
The minimum amount to be deposited in this account is Rs 500 per year. The maximum amount you can deposit every year is Rs 70,000.

2. What is the return on this investment?
EPF: 8.5% per annum
PPF: 8% per annum

3. How long is the money blocked?
EPF
The amount accumulated in the PF is paid at the time of retirement or resignation. Or, it can be transferred from one company to the other if one changes jobs.
In case of the death of the employee, the accumulated balance is paid to the legal heir.
PPF
The accumulated sum is repayable after 15 years.
The entire balance can be withdrawn on maturity, that is, after 15 years of the close of the financial year in which you opened the account.
It can be extended for a period of five years after that. During these five years, you earn the rate of interest and can also make fresh deposits.
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4. What is the tax impact?
EPF
The amount you invest is eligible for deduction under the Rs 1,00,000 limit of Section 80C.
If you have worked continuously for a period of five years, the withdrawal of PF is not taxed.
If you have not worked for at least five years, but the PF has been transferred to the new employer, then too it is not taxed.
The tenure of employment with the new employer is included in computing the total of five years.
If you withdraw it before completion of five years, it is taxed.
But if your employment is terminated due to ill-health, the PF withdrawal is not taxed.
PPF
The amount you invest is eligible for deduction under the Rs 1,00,000 limit of Section 80C.
On maturity, you pay absolutely no tax.
5. What if you need the money?
EPF
If you urgently need the money, you can take a loan on your PF.
You can also make a premature withdrawal on the condition that you are withdrawing the money for your daughter's wedding (not son or not even yours) or you are buying a home.
To find out the details, you will have to talk to your employer and then get in touch with the EPF office (your employer will help you out with this).
PPF
You can take a loan on the PPF from the third year of opening your account to the sixth year. So, if the account is opened during the financial year 1997-98, the first loan can be taken during financial year 1999-2000 (the financial year is from April 1 to March 31).
The loan amount will be up to a maximum of 25% of the balance in your account at the end of the first financial year. In this case, it will be March 31, 1998.
You can make withdrawals during any one year from the sixth year. You are allowed to withdraw  50% of the balance at the end of the fourth year, preceding the year in which the amount is withdrawn or the end of the preceding year whichever is lower.
For example, if the account was opened in 1993-94 and the first withdrawal was made during 1999-2000, the amount you can withdraw is limited to 50% of the balance as on March 31, 1996, or March 31, 1999, whichever is lower.
If the account extended beyond 15 years, partial withdrawal -- up to 60% of the balance you have at the end of the 15 year period -- is allowed.

Courtesy : rediff.com

Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of Rs.1900/-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
RBE No.99/2011
No.E(P&A)I-2010-2
New Delhi, dated 28.06.2011
The General Managers
All Indian Railways.
Sub: Safety Related Retirement Scheme covering safety categories with Grade Pay of Rs.1900/-.
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Please refer to Board,s letters of even number dated 11.O9.2010 and 24.09.2010 vide which the benefit of Safety Related Retirement Scheme (SRRS) was extended to other safety categories of staff with a grade pay of Rs.1800/- p.m. The nomenclature of the Scheme was also modified also Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGES5) with Grade Pay of 1800/-.
2. Considering the demand of the Employees Federations it has now been decided to expand the scope of LARSGESS by enhancing the existing criteria of grade pay of Rs.1800/- to Rs.1900/-. However, the employment under the Scheme would be guaranteed only to those found eligible/suitable and finally selected as per the laid down procedure. The list of Safety categories covered under the Scheme in Grade Pay Rs.1800/- has already been circulated vide Board's letter dated 11.09.2011. Same categories in Grade Pay Rs.1900/- will now be eligible for the scheme.
3. For determining the eligibility for seeking retirement under the Scheme, Grade Pay. corresponding to the post against which the employee is working on regular basis, will be taken into account. In other words, the staff working on the post with Grade Pay of Rs.1900/- will continue to be eligible for seeking retirement under the Scheme even after getting financial upgradation in Pay higher han Rs.1900/- under MACPS.
4 The eligibility conditions for the safety staff with grade pay of Rs.1900/- seeking retirement under the scheme would be the same as those for Drivers viz. 33 years of qualifying service and age between 55-57 years. Recruitment of the wards of such employees being in respective category (i.e. in grade pay of Rs.1900/-) their suitability would be adjudged by an Assessment Committee of 3 SAG officers at Headquarter level as in the case of the wards of Drivers.
5. The eligibility conditions in respect of qualifying service and age group in case of Gangmen and other safety categories in grade pay of Rs.1800/- would remain 20 years and 50-57 years respectively, and the suitability of their wards would be adjudged by an Assessment Committee of 3 JA Grade officers at Divisional level.
6. It is once again reiterated that the retirement of the employee be considered only if the ward is found suitable in all respects. Retirement of the employee and appointment of the ward should take place simultaneously.
7. The other terms and conditions of the Scheme will remain unchanged.
8. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
9.Hindi version will follow.
10. Kindly acknowledge receipt.
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(Salim Md. Ahmed)
Deputy Director Estt.(P&A)III,
Railway Board
Source: AIRF
[http://airfindia.com/Orders_11/Larsgees%20covering%20GP%201900%20in%20safety%20categories_28.06.11.pdf]

One more Historical Victory for All India Railwaymen’s Federation…

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN’S FEDERATION
EDITORAIL
 ONE MORE HISTORICAL VICTORY FOR A.I.R.F.
Payment of Overtime Allowance to the Railwaymen for the period from January 2006 to 31st August. 2008 was being demanded by AIRF for payment without any delay. In the meantime meeting of Departmental Council/JCM was fixed for 4th and 5th May, 2011.
In accordance with our pre determined policy, we had already intimated that we want payment of Overtime Allowance orders from Railway Board before this JCM meeting. Even after that meeting on May 4th was Conducted in the absence of Member Staff and once more we clarified that Overtime Allowance, is not aims that Government would give at Its own but a well deserved hard earned wages of employees and has to be given.
We will attend meetings only after these payments otherwise, we will boycott the meeting. On 5th of May when Member Staff expressed his inability to Issue orders of Overtime allowance on the same day, we decided not to attend JCM any more and remained out and told MS that meeting will be attended by us after we receive a copy of Overtime Allowance orders.
Immediately we held Standing Committee meeting and resolved to hold demonstration and meetings at all GM’s, DRM’s Offices and in all the Production Units on 18.5.2011. It became a huge success with the participation of about 1 lac rail workers in the demonstration.
Railway Board were uneasy on our boycotting the JCM and on the other hand exceptional solidarity shown by Railwaymen on 18.5.2011 worked like magic and the same story Railway Board who would always pretend “To be the case under consideration, we are looking into, condition are not
well” etc. were forced to issue orders on the subject on 20th May, 2011.
This would benefit Railwaymen to the extent of a huge Rs.300 crores which Is heavily substantial. The credit for this goes to the aggressive style of union’s working which resulted in a win for Rail employees. Not only this, now the orders for calculating pensionery benefits @ 50% of last pay drawn for Railway workers retiring from Construction Organisatlons of Railways are also likely to be issued shortly.

Construction workers will get immensly benefited from this. Not only this, arrears to Running Staff, improved mileage allowance with 25% increase are the proposals that Railway Board would discuss in our next early meetings. Cadre restructuring along with recruitment of substitute has also started w.e.f. 20.5.2011. On 25.5.2011, committee has been formed for Running and Safety category employees. Member Staff also assured your federation to solve each and every issue after proper discussion.
The mute point is, why should Railway Board adapt dilly — dallying tactics every time. It is Railway Board which provides opportunities to us for waging struggles against them. In the coming week from 20th June to 24th June 2011, after boycotting the due meetings, and spearheading noisy movements against Railway Board and Finance ministry if we are able to repeat the history of our activities of 18th May 2011 once again, then I am very sure, not only Railway Board & Finance Ministry but also Govt. of India would heed to our demands.
We have to do this and exhibit our solidarity and unity. Remember the JPs great slogan — “No begging only struggle - greater Struggle now”.

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(Shiva Gopal Mlshra)

Source : AIRF

Over 120 central government officials under CVC scanner

Over 120 central govt officials under CVC scanner
NEW DELHI: Nearly 121 central government employees, including one from CBI, are under Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) scanner for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices.
Railway ministry topped the list with 23 officials under CVC scanner, 17 are from DoT, 12 from Bureau of Indian Standards, seven from Central Board of Excise and Customs, six each from DDA and MCD among others, a CVC report said.
The anti-corruption watchdog recommended major penalty against three officials from Sashastra Seema Bal, a paramilitary force, and one each from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Central Bureau of Investigation.
According to the CVC monthly performance report for May, a recovery of over Rs four crore was effected after technical examination of procurement works carried out by different departments.
"The Commission is deeply concerned over continuing delays in filling the post of Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) in several key organisations like Hindustan Shipyard Ltd and Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)," it said.
The probity watchdog act as country's top body to advise Government of India and take necessary action to check corruption. The CVC is probing various multi-crore scams including financial irregularities in the Commonwealth Games.
The Commission has received a total of 421 complaints related to alleged corruption in government departments.
PTI inputs - Source: Times of India

Clarification regarding Drishti Eye Foundation, Meerut–CGHS Order

G.I., M.H., O.M. No.W.11011/23/209-CGHS D.II/Hosp. Cell, dated 25.04.2011
Clarification regarding Drishti Eye Foundation, Meerut
The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the Office Memorandum of even number, dated the 21st February, 2011 on the above subject, and to clarify that Drishti Eye Foundation, Meerut, would continue to be empanelled under CGHS, Meerut as per the directions, dated the 7th April, 2011, of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in WP C No.2352 of 2011 and CM No: 5014 of 2011, filed by Drishti Eye Foundation, Meerut V.Union of India and Others, till the matter is decided by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
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Re-Structuring of various cadres in Kendriya Vidayala Sangathan-regarding

Re-Structuring of various cadres in Kendriya Vidayala Sangathan-regarding.

One the recommendations of the Re-Structuring Committee (constituted vide this office order of even number dated 19.4.2011), the three Sub-committees are constituted to propose the re-structuring of the various cadres in the KVS.
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Clarification regarding Sardana Eye Institute, New Delhi

G.I., M.H., O.M.No.S.11011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell (Part), dated 5-4-2011
Clarification regarding Sardana Eye Institute, New Delhi
The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the Office Memorandum of even number, dated the 7th October, 2010 on the above subject and to clarify that Sardana Eye Institute, New Delhi would continue to be empanelled under CGHS, New Delhi, as per the direction, dated the 18th March, 2011, of Hon'ble High Court fo Delhi in WP(C) No.927/2011 and CM Apl. No. 1953 of 2011, filed by Sardana Eye Institute, Delhi V.Union of India and others, till the matter is decided by Hon'ble High Court of Delhi.
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Inflation Rate under Consumer Price index for Industrial Workers ( Base (1982=100)

Inflation Rate under Consumer Price index for Industrial Workers ( Base (1982=100):



 20072008200920102011
January6.725.5110.4516.229.30
February7.565.479.6314.868.82
March6.727.878.0314.868.82
April6.677.818.7013.33 
May6.617.758.6313.91 
June5.697.699.2913.73 
July6.458.3311.8911.25 
August7.269.0211.729.88 
September6.409.7711.649.82 
October5.5110.4511.499.70 
November5.5110.4513.518.33 
December5.519.7014.979.47 


Source: Labour Bureau

Dearness Allowances as per 4th cpc

Dearness Allowances as per 4th cpc
DA Rates : 4th CPC

Period FromPayDAMin. Amount
1.7.1986Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
4%
3%
2%
-
140
180
1.1.1987Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
8%
6%
5%
-
280
360
1.7.1987Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
13%
9%
8%
-
455
540
1.1.1988Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
18%
13%
11%
-
630
780
1.7.1988Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
23%
17%
15%
-
805
1,020
1.1.1989Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
29%
22%
19%
-
1,015
1,320
1.7.1989Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
34%
25%
22%
-
1,190
1,500
1.1.1990Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
38%
28%
25%
-
1,330
1,680
1.7.1990Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
43%
32%
28%
-
1,505
1,920
1.1.1991Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
51%
38%
33%
-
1,785
2,280
1.7.1991Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
60%
45%
39%
-
2,100
2,700
1.1.1992Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
71%
53%
46%
-
2,485
3,180
1.7.1992Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
83%
62%
54%
-
2,905
3,720
1.1.1993Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
92%
69%
59%
-
3,220
4,140
1.7.1993Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
97%
73%
63%
-
3,395
4,380
1.1.1994Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
104%
78%
67%
-
3,640
4,680
1.7.1994Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
114%
85%
74%
-
3,990
5,100
1.1.1995Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
125%
94%
81%
-
4,375
5,640
1.7.1995Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
136%
102%
88%
-
4,760
6,120
1.1.1996Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
148%
111%
96%
-
5,180
6,660
1.7.1996Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
159%
119%
103%
-
5,565
7,140
1.1.1997Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
170%
128%
110%
-
5,950
7,680
1.7.1997Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
182%
136%
118%
-
6,370
8,160
1.1.1998Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
190%
142%
123%
-
6,650
8,520
1.7.1998Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
203%
152%
132%
-
7,105
9,120
1.1.1999Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
228%
171%
148%
-
7,980
10,260
1.7.1999Up to 3,500
3,501 to ,000
6,001 & above
241%
180%
156%
-
8,435
10,800
1.1.2000Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
243%
182%
158%
-
8,505
10,920
1.7.2000Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
251%
188%
163%
-
8,785
11,280
1.1.2001Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
257%
193%
167%
-
8,995
11,580
1.7.2001Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
262%
196%
170%
-
9,170
11,760
1.1.2002Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
271%
203%
176%
-
9,485
12,180
1.7.2002Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
279%
209%
181%
-
9,765
12,540
1.1.2003Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
287%
215%
186%
-
10,045
12,900
1.7.2003Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
295%
221%
191%
-
10,325
13,260
1.1.2004Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
301%
226%
196%
-
10,535
13,560
1.7.2004Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
308%
231%
200%
-
10,780
13,860
1.1.2005Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
316%
237%
205%
-
11,060
14,220
1.7.2005Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
325%
243%
211%
-
11,375
14,580
1.1.2006Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
334%
250%
217%
-
11,690
15,000
1.7.2006Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
346%
259%
224%
-
12,110
15,540
1.1.2007Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
361%
270%
234%
-
12,635
16,200
1.7.2007Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
376%
282%
244%
-
13,160
16,920
1.1.2008Up to 3,500
3,501 to 6,000
6,001 & above
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All Secretariat Select List of Section Officers’ Grade for the year 2003

No.11/1/2011-CS.I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
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3rd Floor,Lok Nayak Bhavan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated, the 29th June, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: All Secretariat Select List of Section Officers’ Grade for the year 2003.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 18th February, 2011 on the subject mentioned above and to say that after due receipt of inputs received from cadre units, bringing out the discrepancies, the All Secretariat List of Section Officers’ Grade for the year 2003 has been updated/revised. The representations received from Section Officers working in various Ministries against the draft All Secretariat Select List have also been examined but were not found feasible to agree to their requests. The final updated List may be seen/downloaded from the Website of this Ministry:
http://www.persmin.nic.in/ > Circular/Reports
> CS Division
> Seniority List
2. The All Secretariat Select List 2003 is subject to the outcome of Court Case No. 1083/2007 & MA No. 1171/2007 filed by Shri Sauranshu Sinha Vs. UOI pending in CAT, Delhi, OA No. 3294/2009 filed by Shri P.R. Sharma Vs. UOI in CAT, Delhi and OA No. 2674/2009 filed by Shri P.S. Bhandari Vs. UOI in CAT, Delhi, OA No. 2136/2010 filed by Shri A.K. Nandy & Ors. Vs UOI, OA No. 2469/2010 filed by Shri Vikas Tripathi & Ors. Vs. UOI, OA No. 1253/2009 filed by Shri A. Prakash & Ors. Vs. UOI in CAT, Delhi.

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(K.Suresh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele. No. 24642705

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Harassment/victimization of AC staff working in super fast trains

Government of India
Ministry of Railway
Railway Board
No.2011Sec(Spl)/200/6/Misc
New Delhi, dated:15.02.11
Chief Security Commissioner
All Zonal Railways
Sub: Harassment/victimization of AC staff working in super fast trains.
Ref: JDE(IR) No.E(LR)1/2011/JCM2-1, dated 10.02.2011
An issue has been raised in DC/JCM(RaiIways), Railway Board concerning Security Directorate which is as under :-
Harassment/victimization of A C staff
AC staff those who work in super-fast trains have been harassed /Victimized by the GRP/RPF. Instructions should be issued from the Railway Board to the railways to stop this inhuman practice.”
CSCs are required to ensure that RPF staff do not cause harassment/victimization of AC staff working in super-fast train and also to coordinate with GRP for issue of similar instructions in respect of GRP staff.
This has approval of DG/RPF.
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(Dr.S.N.Pandey)
DIG/Policy & TS
Railway Board

Source: AIRF
[http://airfindia.com/Orders_11/Harassment%20of%20AC%20Staff_15.02.11.pdf]

Defence Pension Adalat at Aurangabad (Maharashtra) during the month of August, 2011

Defence Pension Adalat   
As per the Annual action Plan of Controller General of Defence Accounts, New Delhi in consultation with the Ministry of Defence, the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) Allahabad will be organising a Defence Pension Adalat at Aurangabad (Maharashtra) during the month of August, 2011 for redressal of grievances of Defence pensioners including Defence Civilians drawing pension through PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS, TOs’ and DPDOs in the State of Maharashtra and adjoining areas.
Objective
Any Defence Pensioners / Defence Family Pensioners / Defence Civilian and their families having any specific grievances relating to sanction or disbursement of Defence pension are requested to submit their representation, in writing, in duplicate to :
Sri S M Deshpande,
Pension Adalat Officer
O/o Principal CDA (Pensions),
Draupadi Ghat,
Allahabad-211014,
A format of the representation is given on this website. Applicants are advised to apply as per the format, for easy processing of their applications.
Kindly Note
1.Applications can either be sent by post or by E-Mail
2.Two copies of the applications should be sent
3.Photocopies of Pension payment order, Corr PPO, discharge certificate (wherever required) and other documents must be enclosed
4.Each application will be allotted a unique Adalat Registration Number. The same should be quoted in all future correspondence.
5.Individual call letters notifying the date and venue of the Adalat will be sent in due course
6.Incomplete and unsigned representations will be rejected.
The Venue & Date of the Adalat will be notified in electronic and print media shortly.
TA/DA will not be reimbursed to pensioners/individuals attending the Adalat for redressal of their pension related problems.

Application Format :-
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
APPLICATION FORM
DEFENCE PENSION ADALAT- AURANGABAD (Maharashtra)


S.N
SUBJECT
DETAILS TO BE FILLED IN BY THE INDIVIDUAL/ PENSIONER
1Name of the pensioner/Family pensioner with Rank, Group and Regt No. 
2Name of Record office/H.O.O from where Discharged / Retired etc and date of retirement 
3PPO No. and year with TS/PS/HO number 
4Name of PDA/Bank Branch from where Pension is being drawn by the pensioner with Bank SB A/C No. 
5Postal address of the pensioner (with Ph. No if any 
6Complaint in brief(Attach application containing details if required) 
7Whether previously applied for Pension/Family Pension 
8Date & signature of the Individual / Pensioner 


Application to be sent to:
Shri S M Deshpande
Pension Adalat officer,
O/o PCDA (Pensions), Draupadi Ghat
Allahabad-211014

Office Phone No        :     0532-2421877
Fax    No                 :     0532-2420330, 2423549, 2421869 and 2421873
E-mail                     :     cda-albd@nic.in
Web-site address      :     http://pcdapension.nic.in/
                                                                                    
Pension Adalat Officer


Railway concession for blind and mentally challenged persons extended to Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express too

Railway concession for blind and mentally challenged persons extended to Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express too    
 
The Ministry of Railways has decided to extend facility of concession in rail fare to completely blind persons and mentally retarded persons in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The concession for both the categories would be 25 per cent in 3rd AC and AC Chair Car in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Same concession will also be admissible to one escort accompanying such person.
 
The concession will be effective on tickets purchased on or after 01.07.2011. In case of tickets already issued for travel on and after 01.07.2011 refund of difference of fares will not be admissible.
 
Presently the concession in rail fair for both the category of persons is 75 per cent in Sleeper Class, AC Chair Car & 3rd AC and 50 per cent in 2nd AC &1st AC in all trains except Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Same concession is also admissible to one escort accompanying such person.
 
For availing concession by blind persons, certificate in prescribed proforma issued by RMP or Government Doctor or Head of the Institution for Blind listed in IRCA Coaching Tariff is required and for mentally retarded persons also certificate issued by a Government in prescribed proforma is required.

Source: PIB

Maternity leave for WBBSE Teaching / Non Teaching Female Employees

Maternity leave for WBBSE Teaching / Non Teaching Female Employees
This is the glad news for Teaching and Non Teaching Female employees to enhanced the limit of Maternity Leave maximum period of 180 days instead of existing limit of 135 days.
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22/15/2010-CS-I (APAR)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government of India
(Department of Personnel & Training)
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated the 29th June, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: - Training Programme of Nodal Officers on APAR monitoring system for CSS officers
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On the basis of feedback received from some of the Ministries/Departments on online APAR Monitoring software developed by NIC, this Department proposes to organize a Training Programme for Nodal Officers on APAR monitoring system for CSS officers. The Ministries / Departments facing any problem with operating the software and requiring training may accordingly confirm nomination of the concerned Nodal Officer who will attend the proposed Training Programme by 6th July, 2011 positively. The Training Programme is likely to be organized in the week beginning 11th July, 2011.
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(Vidyadhar Jha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel :-24624046
Nodal Officers for APAR of All Ministries/Departments
Copy to: Shri Y.V. Ramana, Scientist ‘D’ NIC, DOP&T, North Block, New Delhi.

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What is the differences between EPF, GPF and PPF?

What is the differences between EPF, GPF and PPF?
EPF- Employees Provident Fund
GPF - General Pension Fund
PPF - Public Provident Fund

GPF - General Provident Fund which is for the Government Employees
PPF - Individuals can save to a maximum of Rs.60000/- in a year in the account. Account can be maintained in a Post Office.
EPF - Employees Provident Fund for Private sector where 12% of Employees share and 12 % of Employer's share of Basic Salary + DA is deducted and remitted to PF Authorities

PF vs PPF: What's the difference ?
1. What is PPF and PF?
EPF/ PF (Employees Provident Fund / Provident Fund)
The Employee Provident Fund, or provident fund as it is normally referred to, is a retirement benefit scheme that is available to salaried employees.

Under this scheme, a stipulated amount (currently 12%) is deducted from the employee's salary and contributed towards the fund. This amount is decided by the government.
The employer also contributes an equal amount to the fund.

However, an employee can contribute more than the stipulated amount if the scheme allows for it. So, let's say the employee decides 15% must be deducted towards the EPF. In this case, the employer is not obligated to pay any contribution over and above the amount as stipulated, which is 12%.
PPF (Public Provident Fund)
The Public Provident Fund has been established by the central government. You can voluntarily decide to open one. You need not be a salaried individual, you could be a consultant, a freelancer or even working on a contract basis. You can also open this account if you are not earning.
Any individual can open a PPF account in any nationalised bank or its branches that handle PPF accounts. You can also open it at the head post office or certain select post offices.
The minimum amount to be deposited in this account is Rs 500 per year. The maximum amount you can deposit every year is Rs 70,000.

2. What is the return on this investment?
EPF: 8.5% per annum
PPF: 8% per annum

3. How long is the money blocked?
EPF
The amount accumulated in the PF is paid at the time of retirement or resignation. Or, it can be transferred from one company to the other if one changes jobs.
In case of the death of the employee, the accumulated balance is paid to the legal heir.
PPF
The accumulated sum is repayable after 15 years.
The entire balance can be withdrawn on maturity, that is, after 15 years of the close of the financial year in which you opened the account.
It can be extended for a period of five years after that. During these five years, you earn the rate of interest and can also make fresh deposits.
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4. What is the tax impact?
EPF
The amount you invest is eligible for deduction under the Rs 1,00,000 limit of Section 80C.
If you have worked continuously for a period of five years, the withdrawal of PF is not taxed.
If you have not worked for at least five years, but the PF has been transferred to the new employer, then too it is not taxed.
The tenure of employment with the new employer is included in computing the total of five years.
If you withdraw it before completion of five years, it is taxed.
But if your employment is terminated due to ill-health, the PF withdrawal is not taxed.
PPF
The amount you invest is eligible for deduction under the Rs 1,00,000 limit of Section 80C.
On maturity, you pay absolutely no tax.
5. What if you need the money?
EPF
If you urgently need the money, you can take a loan on your PF.
You can also make a premature withdrawal on the condition that you are withdrawing the money for your daughter's wedding (not son or not even yours) or you are buying a home.
To find out the details, you will have to talk to your employer and then get in touch with the EPF office (your employer will help you out with this).
PPF
You can take a loan on the PPF from the third year of opening your account to the sixth year. So, if the account is opened during the financial year 1997-98, the first loan can be taken during financial year 1999-2000 (the financial year is from April 1 to March 31).
The loan amount will be up to a maximum of 25% of the balance in your account at the end of the first financial year. In this case, it will be March 31, 1998.
You can make withdrawals during any one year from the sixth year. You are allowed to withdraw  50% of the balance at the end of the fourth year, preceding the year in which the amount is withdrawn or the end of the preceding year whichever is lower.
For example, if the account was opened in 1993-94 and the first withdrawal was made during 1999-2000, the amount you can withdraw is limited to 50% of the balance as on March 31, 1996, or March 31, 1999, whichever is lower.
If the account extended beyond 15 years, partial withdrawal -- up to 60% of the balance you have at the end of the 15 year period -- is allowed.

Courtesy : rediff.com

Custom-Notification No. 41/2011 -Customs (N.T.) Dated 28-06-2011

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, PART-II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), EXTRAORDINARY]

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
CENTRAL BOARD OF EXCISE AND CUSTOMS

Notification No.41/2011-Customs (N.T.)

28th June, 2011
Asadha, 1933(SAKA)

S.O.       (E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No.36/2011-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated the 27th May, 2011 vide number S.O.1223 (E), dated the 27th May,  2011, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currency specified in column (2) of each of Schedule I and  Schedule II annexed hereto into Indian currency or vice versa shall, with effect from 1st July, 2011 be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column (3) thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.

SCHEDULE-I

S.No.
Foreign Currency
Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
(1)    
(2)
(3)


(a)
(b)


(For Imported Goods)
  (For Export Goods)
1.
Australian Dollar
47.65
46.50
2.
Canadian Dollar               
46.20
44.90
3.
Danish Kroner
8.70
8.40
4.
EURO
64.50
62.90
5.
Hong Kong Dollar
5.85
5.75
6.
Norwegian Kroner
8.30
8.05
7.
Pound Sterling
72.70
71.05
8.
Swedish Kroner
7.00
6.80
9.
Swiss Franc
54.65
53.05
10.
Singapore Dollar
36.75
35.90
11.
US Dollar
45.50
44.70

SCHEDULE-II

S.No.
Foreign Currency
Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
(1)    
(2)
(3)


(a)
(b)


(For Imported Goods)
  (For Export Goods)
1.
Japanese Yen
56.65
       55.05


[F.No.468/8/2011-Cus.V]


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UNDER SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF INDIA
TELE: 2309 4610