Upgradation in Pension to JCO/ ORs Armed Forces retired/ discharged/ invalided out of service prior to 01.01.2006

Subject:    Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the Committee Secretaries 2012 on the issues related to Defence Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen- Improvement in Pension of JCO/ ORs Armed Forces retired/ discharged/ invalided out of service prior to 01.01.2006.

Reference:    This office Circular No. 501 dated 17.01.2013.

PDAs are aware that as per Para 6.2 of this Office circular cited under reference, special pension/ invalid pension/ service element of disability pension in respect of JCO/ORs discharged with qualifying service of less than 15 years and service pension of TA personnel would also need to be revised in terms of MOD letter dated 17.01.2013. Since specific tables for less than 15 years qualifying service in this regard were not provided in the ibid Govt. letter. PDAs were advised to refer such cases to PSAs concerned on Annexure “B” to the MOD letter. Accordingly, such cases are being referred to PSAs by the PDAs on Annexure 13′ for further necessary action.

2. It has been observed that in some cases with qualifying service of less than 15 years these GOI MOD orders are not beneficial. In such cases, either there is no change in revised rates or revised rates in terms of these orders works out to be less than Rs. 3500/-. Therefore, such cases are need not to be referred to their PSAs. These cases are as under-

(a) In case of ORs;-

In case of ORs (i.e., Sepoy, Naik, Havildar and its equivalents), it has been examined from the Annexure ‘B’ received from the PDAs that in some cases where Q.S. is below 15 years, the revised pension as on 24.09.2012 works out to less than Rs. 3500/-. Hence there is no change in their service element since they are already drawing the minimum pension. The cases where revised pension in terms of above cited GOI, MOD letter is worked out less than Rs 3500/- and the same has been stepped up to Rs 3500/- are as follows-

(b) In case of JCOs:-
In case of JCOs (i.e. Naib Subedar, Subedar, Subedar Major and its equivalents), it has been found that there is no change in revised rates in terms of ibid GOI MOD letter except in Rank of Subedar Major in Group-’X’ in Army. Therefore, PDAs are advised not to refer such type of cases on Annexure to their PSAs. The cases which are not to be submitted to PSAs are as under:-

3. It is therefore, advised that cases of such type of JCO/ORs pensioners may not be sent to PSAs on Annexure ‘U. The payment of pension in these cases may be regulated at the existing rates at PDAs level and pensioners may be informed accordingly.

SOURCE-http://pcdapension.nic.in

Proposal to publish Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

Proposal to publish Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

1/3/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
IR Division

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 14.5.2013

Subject: Publishing of Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

The Department of Personnel and Training, Govt. of India proposes to publish a compendium of best practices on RTI being adopted by Public Authorities all over the country. Write ups are invited from the Indian Citizens about the best practices on RTI being adopted by Public Authorities all over the country. The best 20 write-ups would be selected for inclusion in the compendium. The individuals whose write ups are selected for inclusion In the compendium would be rewarded with a lumpsum amount of Rs. 25000 each.

2. The format for the write-Ups would be as follows:
1) Name of the Public Authority, whose practice is being considered in the write up.

2) Need felt/problem faced by the Public Authority leading to adoption of such practice.

3) Details of the said practice, including its scope, financial implications, and deployment of resources such as manpower, infrastructure, etc.

4) Lessons learnt by the Public Authority during implementation of the said practice.

5) Positive outcome of such practice in the implementation of the RTI Act.

6) Scope of its replication in other Public Authorities.

3. The write-ups should be of about 5000 words, neatly typed in 1.5 linespace and 14 size font. All documents in support of the best practice should be attached separately. The complete name and address including telephone and email id of the individual submitting the write-up should be mentioned. Handwritten write-ups would not be considered. Two copies of the write-ups should be submitted to the Deputy Secretary(IR), Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi-110001 by 28th June, 2013 through post.

4. The individuals whose write ups would be selected could be asked by the department to resubmit the same after making desired changes, if any.

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(Sarita Nair)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_3_2013-IR-14052013.pdf]

Mileage points Utilisation / Earning Incentives on tickets purchased for official travel by CPSE employees

Mileage points Utilisation / Earning Incentives on tickets purchased for official travel by CPSE employees

F. No DPE/3(4)/08-Fin.
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhavan
Block No. 14, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003
Dated: 20th February, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Utilisation of mileage points / other incentives earned by CPSE employees on tickets purchased for official travel.

Ministry of Petroleum & Nature Gas vide 0.M. No. C-13014/23/2009-Vig dated 18th January, 2013 has made a reference to DPE regarding the advice of Central Vigilance Commission to ensure the observance of instructions issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance in its O.M. No 7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 1st October, 2008) on utilization of mileage points earned by CPSEs employees.

2. After due consideration, it has been decided that all mileage points earned by employees of CPSEs on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilized by the concerned CPSEs for other official travel by their employees.

3. It is the responsibility of the employees concerned to ensure that free mileage points are used only for official travel and not for personal trips. Any other incentives and similar packages such as free companion etc. should be negotiated by CPSES so that benefits come to the CPSEs.

4. These orders will be applicable in the case of mileage points earned after the date of issue of this O.M.

5. All administrative Ministries / Departments are requested to advise all CPSES under their administrative control to comply with the above instructions strictly.

6. This has approval of Minister (Hl & PE).

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(V. K.Jindal)
Director

Source : www.dpe.nic.in
[http://www.dpe.nic.in/sites/upload_files/dpe/files/glch0355_20022013.pdf]

DCMAF (Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund)

DCMAF (Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund) - Circular has been issued by the office of PCAFYS regarding a cut-up date, i.e., 31st May’ 2013 has been fixed as last date of deposition to become member for getting current benefits from this fund. We are placed the order as under for your information…

CIRCULAR

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10A, S.K.BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA – 700001.

No.1064/AN-C/Misc.

Dated : 08/05/2013

To
1. All C of A (Fys.)
2. All Group Officers of Main Office
3. All Officer in -Charge, all section in M.O. including Rly and Accounts Section, Old Record Section
4. Director RTC/ER), Salt Lake
5. Secretary General AIDAEA (HQrs) Kolkata
6. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAEA, Kolkata
7. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAA (CB), Pune
8. Secretary, DARC, MO, Kolkata
9. Secretary, Welfare Committee, MO, Kolkata.

Subject : Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF)

Ref : This Office letter No.1064/AN-C/DARC-Welfare/Circular, dtd. 11.12.2012.

Kindly refer to this office letter No. cited under reference wherein it was cordially requested to familiarise the employees of your establishment with the current benefits of the DCMAF scheme and to encourage them to enroll names as member of this Fund to make the membership drive a grand success.

In this context, a cut-up date, i.e., 31st May’ 2013 has been fixed as last date of deposition to become member for getting current benefits from this fund.

It is, therefore, requested to kindly make a list of employees who are interested for becoming the member of this medical fund and forward the same on or before the above mentioned date. At the time of enlisting the membership it is ensured that the subscription has been collected according    to the rates of subscription to which the employees is entitled. Necessary forms relating to DCMAF can be downloaded ‘caomod.nic.in/dcmaf/01_medicalaid.htm’.

An early action in this respect is highly solicited.

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(D.B.Chakraborty)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts (AN)

Source: www.pcafys.nic.in
[http://pcafys.nic.in/files/defence%20civilian%20medical%20aid%20fund.pdf]