Need to avoid the use of term “Harijan” in respect of Scheduled Castes in official communications and transactions

No. 17020/64/2010-SCD (R.L.Cell) 

Government of India 

Social Justice and Empowerment 

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 

New Delhi, dated: 22.11.2012

To, 

The Chief Secretaries, 

All State Governments/ 

Union Territory Administrations.

Subject : Need to avoid the use of term “Harijan” in respect of Scheduled Castes in official communications and transactions.

Sir, 

‘I am directed to refer to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) letter No. BC 12025/44/80-SC&BCD.I/IV, dated 10.02.1982, in which all the State Governments / Union Territory Administrations were requested to issue instructions to the authorities who were empowered to issue the Scheduled Castes certificates, not to insert the word ‘Harijan’ in the Scheduled Caste certificates, but to mention only the name of the caste to which the person belongs. Subsequently the Ministry of Welfare (now Social Justice and Empowerment), vide letter No. 12025/14/90-SCD(R.L.Cell), dated 16.08.1990, had again requested the Chief Secretaries of all State Governments/Union Territory Administrations, that for all official transactions, matters, dealings, certificates etc., the Constitutional term, ‘Scheduled Caste’ in English and its appropriate translation in other national languages should alone be used for denoting the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes included in the Presidential Orders issued under Article 341 of the Constitution. The State Governments / U.T.Administrations were also requested that in the names of departments, which are in overall charge of development/welfare of Scheduled Castes, the term ‘Harijan’ etc. should not be used.

2. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment. in its Ninth Report presented to Lok Sabha and laid in Rajya Sahha on l9.08,2010, inter-alia observed as follows:

"…..the circular issued way back in 1982 is very old which has lost its sanctity and purpose leading to its non compliance…. As such, there is widespread use of the word ‘Harijan’ across the country deprecating the status of the underprivileged sections of the society“.

Accordingly, the Committee has recommended that this Ministry issue fresh guidelines, instructions to States/ U.Ts directing them to ensure the non-use of the word “Harijan” not only in caste certificates but also otherwise.

3. All the State Governments/U.T. Administrations are again requested that for all office transactions, matters, dealings, certificates etc.. the Constitutional term. ‘Scheduled Caste’ in English, and its – appropriate translation in other national languages should alone be used for denoting the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes included in the Orders issued by the President under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. 

4. Action taken on the above may kindly be intimated to the undersigned.

sd/- 

Yours faithfully, 

(P.L.Negi) 

Director (SCD)

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Union Cabinet approved 8% DA hike wef 01.01.2013

Union Cabinet approved 8% DA hike wef 01.01.2013

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved 8% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners with effect from 01.01.2013.

'Merger of 50% of DA and DR with basic pay' - Finance Ministry not agreed to the Demand

  The below explanation was presented by the Minister of State for Finance Shri.Namo Narain Meena to the questions regarding merger of DA / DR with basic pay of Central Government employees and Pensioners in the Parliament on 14.12.2012.

Q: Whether various Associations/ Organisations of Central Government employees demanded merger of 50 per cent Dearness Allowance into the basic pay of Central Government employees and pensioners and the recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission in this regard and action taken by the Government thereto?

Reply:Yes, A number of representations have been received from Associations/Organizations of Central Government Employees/Pensioners and individuals demanding merger of 50% of Dearness AHowance/ Dearness Relief with basic pay/pension respectively. The demand has been considered by the Government and not agreed to since the 6th Central Pay Commission has not recommended as such. 

The 6th Central Pay Commission did not recommend merger of dearness allowance with Basic Pay at any stage. Government accepted this recommendation vide Government of India Resolution dated 29.08.2008.

A VIEW OF MEETING WITH SRILANKA POSTAL DELEGATION HELD ON 31-01-2013 IN DAK BHAWAN NEWDELHI ON BEHALF OF NFPE COM. GIRI RAJ SINGH G/S R-III ATTENDED

Monday 4 February 2013

MINUTES OF THE JCM (DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL) MEETING HELD ON 28^th DECEMBER, 2012. {CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS}

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A VIEW OF MEETING WITH SRILANKA POSTAL DELEGATION HELD ON 31-01-2013 IN DAK BHAWAN NEWDELHI ON BEHALF OF NFPE COM. GIRI RAJ SINGH G/S R-III ATTENDED

21^st MEETING OF POSTAL SPORTS BOARD HELD AT HYDERABAD ON 05.06.2012.

D.G. Posts No. 2-01/2012/WL/Sports   Dated 31^st January, 2013.

I am directed to invite your kind attention to the minutes (Circulated vide No. 2-01/2012-WL/Sports dated 18.06.2012) of the 21^st meeting of Postal Sports Board held ay Hyderabad on 05.06.2012 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) . In the meeting , total 49 items were taken up for consideration and after discussion: the decisions taken in the meeting in case of 14 items are hereby conveyed as under. The orders will be issued separately for the remaining items requiring decision.

(i)    Item No. 1-    Introduction of Women Team in the All India Postal Chess Tournament.

It was decided to introduce women Chess Team in All India Postal Chess Tournament subject to the stipulation that nomination of players will be made on merit and only those players will be nominated who have the skill of competing at the All India Level. For this purpose it would be desirable to have scrutiny of players by professionals by the concerned Circles.

(ii)        Item No. 5-    Enhancement of the rate of Refreshment allowance for players.

It has been decided that there is no change in the rate of the existing Daily Allowance being paid to the players at the rate of Rs. 150/- per day. However, it has been decided to enhance the rate of Refreshment Allowance to the players from the existing Rs. 60/- per day o Rs. 75/- per day in case of All India Postal Meets so as to bring it on par with the Refreshment Allowance being paid in case of National Tournaments.

(iii)       Item No. 6-    Payment of local conveyance to the players who participate in the All India Tournaments.

In the meeting , the subject regarding the payment of local conveyance o the players who participate in All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for consideration in the past, the players were not being paid any local conveyance . It has been decided to allow for payment of local conveyance to the players from their home to Railway Station and back, who participate in All India Postal Meets.

(iv)      Item No. 7-    Increase in the strength of the football team as per FIFA Rules in the All India Postal Football Tournament to 18 players from the present 15.

The subject regarding increasing the strength of the number of players in the Circle Football Team who participate in the All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for consideration. After discussion, it has been decided to increase the strength of the Football Tram to 11+7 (18) players from existing 11+4 (15) players as per FIFA Rules for participation in All India Football Tournaments.

(v)       Item No. 10-  Increase the strength of the Table –Tennis women’s team and Veteran Men’s team in the All India Postal Table Tennis Tournaments.

In the meeting , the subject regarding increasing the strength of the Table Tennis Women’s Team from existing 3 players to 4 players and veteran Men’s team from 1 player to 2 players in All India Postal Table Tennis Tournament was taken up for consideration. After due deliberations, it was decided to increase the strength of Women’s Table Tennis Team to 4 players from the existing 3 players for participations in the All India Pose Table Tennis Tournaments. However, there is no change, in so far as participation of veteran (Men) in the Tournaments in concerned.

(vi)      Item No. 11-  Participation by Circles in local league matches/tournaments.

The matter regarding issue of suitable guidelines to Circles to participate in local league matches/tournaments was taken up for consideration. It was pointed out during meeting that the Department never issued any instructions which would disallow teams from participating in local league matches/Tournaments. After discussion it has now been decided the Circle team s may be allowed to participate in local league matches/Tournaments under the banner of India Post so as to enable the Circle Teams to enhance their performance, wherever possible and practicable. HOC may decide it on case to case basis.

(vii)     Item No. 13-  Arranging practice matches during the coaching camp before the start of the All India Postal Meets.

The subject regarding arranging practice matches during the coaching camp before the start of the All India Postal Meets was taken up for consideration. After discussion, the competent authority has agreed to the proposition to the extent it is possible and practicable.

(viii)    Item No. 15-  Nomination NIS Coaches duly approved by Sports Authority of India to be sent with Postal Teams participating in National Tournaments and All India Postal meets.

In the meeting, the subject regarding nomination of NIS Coaches duly approved by Sports Authority of India o be sent with Postal Teams participating in National Tournaments and All India Postal meets was taken up for consideration . The proposal was agreed to in principle. Accordingly, it has been decided that officials who are qualified as NIS Coaches will be given preference for nomination as Coaches of the Postal Teams, while participating in National Tournaments. The Circles will also ensue that, as far as possible, such NIS qualified officials be nominated as Coaches of the Circle Teams for All India Postal Meets/Tournaments.

(IX)      Item No. 23-  Provision of medical facilities to players during play/practice.

            The subject regarding provision of medical facilities to players during play/practice was taken up as per Item No 23 for consideration in the meeting. Accordingly it has now been decided in the meeting that the players of the Circle Teams may be provided medical facilities during the practice matches organized during the coaching camp period prior o their participation and during the course of holding of Alkl India Postal Meets.

(x)       Item No. 24-  For increase in kit allowance for All India Postal Meets/Tournaments.

The matter regarding increase in kit allowance for All India Postal Meets/Tournaments was taken up for consideration. The competent authority is pleased to approve enhancement in the kit allowance for the players who participate in National tournaments from Rs. 750/- to Rs. 1500/- per person.

(xi)      Item No. 26-  Nomination of Coaches for Circle Teams for All India Postal Tournaments.

The subject regarding nomination of Coaches for Circle Teams for All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for consideration. After discussion, it has now been decided that preference should be given to those officials who have played in International/National Tournaments for nomination as Coaches for the Circle Teams for the All India Postal Tournaments.

(xii)     Item No. 27(b)-         Institution of Rolling Trophies for the Winners and Runner-up Teas instead of Shields in All India Postal Tournaments.

The matter regarding institution of Rolling Trophies for the Winners and Runner-up Teams instead of Shields in All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for consideration. It has now been decided by the competent authority that Rolling Trophies will be instituted to the Winners and Runner-up Teams in All India Postal Tournaments, w.e.f. 2013-2014.

(xiii)    Item No. 32-  Payment of kit allowance to Artist participating in the All India Postal Cultural Meets/Tournaments.

The matter regarding payment of kit allowance to Artist participating in the All India Postal Cultural Meets/Tournaments was taken up for consideration. In the past the Artist were not being paid any kit allowance for participation in the cultural Meets/Tournaments. The competent authority is pleased to convey its approval for grant of kit allowance of Rs. 500/- to the artists participating in the cultural events. This allowance is being approved to meet the expenditure on costumes etc. which the artists are required o wear during performance.

(xiv)    Item No. 37-  Funds under Sports head may be allotted much ear lie for proper utilization of money in time.

The subject regarding allotment of Funds under Sports head may be allotted much earlier for proper utilization of money in time was taken up for consideration. Any deadly in allotment of funds occurs due late receipt of audited accounts of previous year from the Circles, which is mandatory for release of funds for the subsequent year. In order to avoid hardship to the Circles which send the audited accounts in time, it has been decided to process their cases in the first phase so as to release funds to these Circles by mid-July. The issue of release of funds to Circles which are late in submission of audited accounts will be taken up separately.

These orders will come into force with effect from 01.04.2013. Past cases will not be re-opened.

                                      Sd/-

                                                                    (MADHURI DABRAL)

                                                                       Director (WL & Sports)

GDS BONUS REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF GDS BONUS CEILING THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS HAS SUBMITTED A REVISED PROPOSAL TO FINANCE MINISTRY FOR APPROVAL. IN THE 12thDECEMBER STRIKE CONDUCTED BY NFPE AND ALSO IN THE STRIKE NOTICE FOR THE FEBRUARY 20 & 21 TWO DAYS STRIKE SERVED BY NFPE & FNPO ON 22.01.2013 THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN DEMAND. THE CENTRAL JCA IS MAKING ALL OUT EFFORTS TO GET THE PROPOSAL APPROVED BY THE FINANCE MINISTRY           = M. KRISHNAN, SECRETARY GENERAL, NFPE

EDITORIAL POSTAL CRUSADER FEBRUARY-2013

WE ARE NOT GOING TO SURRENDER.

JOIN THE TWO DAYS STRIKE ON FEBRUARY 20 & 21

               We, the Postal employees, have a proud and inspiring history of participating in the freedom struggle of our country against the British imperialism and in the post-independent India against the onslaughts of the retrograde policies of the Government of India.  Many of our leaders and comrades have sacrificed their life for the cause of the coming generation.  Job security, wages, pension and other service benefits are all the outcome of the struggle and sacrifice of hundreds and thousands of such comrades.  They faced dismissal, removal, suspension, increment cut, transfer to remote places, break-in-service and other severe victimisations.  Dies-non was not at all a punishment for them.  They never complained about wage-cut due to dies-non.  Not even  a single benefit was given by the Government without struggle and consequent heavy victimisations.  1st to 6th Pay Commissions were appointed by the Government only after the united struggle of the employees, each time.

               Now we are facing a very crucial and critical situation.  The ill-effects of the neo-liberal economic policies of the Central Government has become the greatest threat to the survival of the entire working class, especially Central Government employees including five and a half lakhs Postal, R M S and Gramin Dak Sevaks.  The question before us is -Are we able to protect our job security and hard-earned benefits?  Are we ready to fight or are we going to surrender before this attack?  The answer is - No. We are not going to surrender.  We will continue our fight till the imperialist globalisation policies are thrown to winds, just as we have thrown the British imperialism out of our country.   We are not alone, crores and crores of workers and employees are with us in this fight.  We are ready for sacrifice.   We are not going to run away from  our responsibilities.  We shall face the challenge and continue our fight to change the system in our favour.  Ultimate victory will be ours.

               It is this uncompromising spirit and the readiness for sacrifice, that made National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE) to join the two-days historic strike of the working class on 2013 February 20, 21.  The strike is being organised by the entire trade unions including INTUC, BMS and the left trade unions.  In the Postal, the strike is organised by Central JCA, including NFPE and the INTUC affiliated FNPO.  This is the first time in the history of India a cent per cent united strike of 48 hours by all the Unions and Federtions is taking place.  More than ten crores workers will participate in the strike.  The working class of India, in one voice, demand the UPA Government to change the imperialist globalisation policies.

               Central Government employees are the first victims of the neo-liberal economic policies pursued by the Central Government from 1991 onwards.  During the last twenty years about eight lakhs posts are abolished.  Still five lakhs posts are lying vacant in various departments.  Many departments are closed or privatised.  More and more casual and contract workers are engaged.  Social security schemes, including statutory Pension scheme are given a go-bye.  Instead, share market oriented contributory Pension scheme is introduced.  Three lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Postal department are denied of their legitimate rights.  Casual, Part-time, contingent employees are not given their due wage revision.  Even compassionate appointments are denied imposing arbitrary restrictions.  Bonus ceiling not raised.  Further the Government has declared the National Postal Policy 2012 which is nothing but a road-map to privatisation of Postal Services by granting licences to the multi-national courier services. 

               The demand for appointment of 7th Pay Commission is not yet accepted, inspite of the thundering success of the 12th December 2012 strike organised by Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers.  As an impact of the strike, all the Central Trade Unions have submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister to announce constitution of 7th CPC in the February 2013 budget itself.  Still the Government is silent on Pay Commission and merger of 50% DA.  February 20, 21 strike is a continuation of 12th December strike.

               The steep rise in prices of essential commodities, disbanding of the public distribution system, deregulation of petrol and diesel prices , disinvestment of public sector, rise in unemployment, shrinking of employment opportunities, proposed move to amend the labour laws in favour of the employers, attack on social security, denial of assured pension for all, introduction of contract and casual labour system in all sectors, denial of minimum wage of Rs.10,000/- to industrial workers, refusal to remove bonus and PF ceilings etc. are all due to this neo-liberal economic policies.

               The attack is all round.  To save the Postal, to save the Central Govt. departments, to save the public sector, to save the common people and workers of our country including Postal employees the only way out is to fight back these policies.  Let us wholeheartedly join this struggle and make it a historic success.

TRANSFERS   AND POSTINGS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE GRADE OF MEMBER (POSTAL SERVICES BOARD), INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE, GROUP 'A'. {Click the link below for details)

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Postings/1-10-2009-SPG_28-01-2013.pdf

PROMOTION AND POSTINGS IN THE NON-FUNCTIONAL SELECTION GRADE(NFSG) THE JUNIOR ADMINISTRATICVE GRADE OFFICER OF INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE GROUP –A. {CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR  DETAILS)

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Postings/2-13-2012-SPG_28-01-2013.pdf

 REVISION OF PENSION OF PRE-2006 PENSIONERS –REG{Click the link below for  details)

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/sixthcpc_280113.pdf

CONCORDANCE TABLE REVISED ON THE BASIS OF 6CPC REVISED PAY FITMENT TABLE APPLICABLE TO POST 2006 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

After a long battle, Pre-2006 Pensioners and family pensioners have something to cheer. Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Pension Grievances and Pension has issued orders to enhance the pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners and Family Pensioners based on revised Concordance Table meant for linking pre-1996, Pre-2006 Pay Scales. This Concordance Table has been revised on the basis of 6CPC revised pay fitment table applicable to Post 2006 Central Government Employees.

It was a long pending demand of Pre-2006 Pensioners and Family Pensioners right from the day of implementation of Sixth Pay Commission report by Govt in 2008 that revision of pension as per minimum of pay in pay band equivalent to the pre-revised pay scale (Pay Scale w.e.f 1986 and Pay scale w.e.f 1996) had created anomaly among Pensioners retired in lower and higher cadre. This Anomaly in revision of pension as per aggrieved pensioners is due to merger of 5 to 9 pre-revised scales in to one post-2006 Pay in Pay band.

For example, nine pre-revised scales were merged into one Post-2006 Pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100. Consequently, after revision of pension as per 6CPC recommendations in 2008, a pensioner who retired in (comparatively) lower pre-revised pay scale of Rs.9000-275-9550 (S-17) and a pensioner who retired in (comparatively) higher pre-revised pay scale of Rs.12,000-375-18,000 (S-23) were fixed with same amount of post-2006 revised pension.

In order to set right this anomaly, government has now come up with this Office MemorandumF.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013. As per this OM dated 28.01.2013, the concordance table which was used in the earlier Office Memorandum No: OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 01.9.2008 has been revised and the pension of pre-2006 pensioners has been enhanced based on fitment table as per Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.l/l/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008, which was issued for fixation of revised pay of Central Government Employees. Similarly, the family pension of Central Government family pensioners has also been enhanced based on revised concordance Table.

To illustrate, this enhanced pension, a pensioner who retired from the pre-1996 (w.e.f 1986) pay scale of Rs.3700-125-4950-150-5700 (S-23) was fixed with post-2006 revised pension of Rs.11,600 as per OM dated 01.09.2008. Now, as per revised concordance Table in OM dated 28.01.2013, the same pensioner would be fixed with a revised enhanced pension of Rs.14,960. The differential enhanced pension in this case would Rs.3360.

However, no arrears of pension will be paid based on this revision of Pension, as the order for enhanced pension would take effect only from 23.09.2012. It has been categorically stated in the OM dated 28.01.2013 that There will be no change in the amount of revised pension/family pension paid during the period 1.1.2006 and 23.9.2012, and, therefore, no arrears will be payable on account of these orders for that period.

The full text of this Office Memorandum F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.01.2013 is as follows.

F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor lok Nayak Bhawan

Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003

Dated the 28th January. 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners — reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government’s decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders were issued for revision of pension/family pensioners vide this Department’s OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1 .9.2008. as amended from time to time.

2. It has been decided that the pension of pre-2006 pensioners as revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.1 or para 4.2 of the aforesaid OM dated 1.9.2008. as amended from time to time, would be further stepped up to 50% of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008. In the case of HAG and above scales, this will be 50% of the minimum of the pay in the revised pay scale arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the above-referred OM dated 30.8.2008 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

3. The normal family pension in respect of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners as revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.1 or para 4.2 of the aforesaid OM dated 1.9.2008 would also be further stepped up to 30% of thc sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale in which the Government servant had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August. 2008. In the case of HAG and above scales. this will be 30% of the minimum of the pay in the revised pay scale arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the above OM dated 30.8.2008 of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).

4. A revised concordance table (Annexure) of the pre-1996, pre-2006 and post 2006 pay scales/pay bands indicating the pension/family pension (at ordinary rates) payable under the above provisions is enclosed to facilitate payment of revised pension/family pension.

5. The pension so arrived ai in accordance with para 2 above and indicated in Col. 9 of Annexure will be reduced pro-rata, where the pensioner had less than the maximum required service for full pension as per rule 49 of the CCS (Pension) Rules,1972 as applicable before 1.1.2006 and in no case it will be less than Rs.3.500/- p.m.

6. The family pension at enhanced rates (under sub rule (3)(a) of Rule 54 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972) of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.1 or this Department’s OM No.1/3/2011-P&PW(E) dated 25.5.2012 would be further stepped up in the following manner:

(I) In the case of Government servants who died while in service before 1.1.2006 and in respect of whom enhanced family pension is applicable from the date of approval by the Government, i.e. 24.9.2012, the enhanced family pension will be stepped up to 50% of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale in which the Government servant had died, as arrived at with reference to the fument tables annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August. 2008. In the case of HAG and above scales, this will be 50% of the minimum of the pay in the revised pay scale arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the above-referred OM dated 30.8.2008 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

(ii) In the case of a pensioner who retired before 1.I.2006 and in respect of whom enhanced family pension is applicable from the date of approval by the Government. i.e. 24.9.2012, the enhanced family pension will be stepped up to the amount of pension as revised in terms of para 2 read with para 5 above. In case the pensioner has died before from the date of approval by the Government, i.e. 24.9.2012, the pension will be revised notionally in terms of para 2 read with para 5 above. The amount of revised enhanced family pension will, however, not be less than the amount of family pension at ordinary rates as revised in terms of para 3 above.

7. In case the pension consolidated pension/family pension/enhanced family pension calculated as per para 4.1 of OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008 is higher than the pension/family pension calculated in the manner indicated above, the same (higher consolidated pension/family pension) will continue to be treated as basic pension/family pension.

8. All other conditions as given in OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008, as amended from time to time shall remain unchanged.

9. These orders will take effect from the date of approval by the Government, i.e. 24.9.2012. There will be no change in the amount of revised pension/family pension paid during the period 1.1.2006 and 23.9.2012, and, therefore, no arrears will be payable on account of these orders for that period.

10. In their application to the persons belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

11. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents fo these orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and subordinate Offices under them on a top priority basis. All pension disbursing offices are also to prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the benefit of pensioners.

12. Hindi version will follow.

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(Tripti P.Ghosh)

Director

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VERY IMPORTANT JUDGEMENT

Some years back a Com. Samal was punished by the Cuttack Administration on flimsy ground for his union activities. The Charge-sheet was challenged in the CAT. Hon'ble CAT, Odisha has now set aside the Charge-sheet. This is very important judgment, which up-held the principle that one cannot be the complainant, witness and judge in his own case. {CLICK HERE FOR THE COPY}

CHECK LIST FOR SENDING PROPOSALS TO DOPT FOR FRAMING / AMENDMENT OF RECRUITMENT RULES.(Click link below for details)

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NOMINATION OF LIAISON OFFICER AND SETTING UP OF CELL IN EACH MINISTRY/DEPARTMENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF RESERVATIONS IN POSTS AND SERVICE OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

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CLARIFICATION ISSUED VIDE DOP&PW O.M. NO.38/6/12-P&PW (A) DATEO12.11.2012 REGARDING ADMISSIBILITY OF AGE -RELATED ADDITIONAL QUANTUM OF PENSION ON BOTH SERVICE PENSION OF THE SELF AND FAMILY PENSION TOGETHER. (Click the link for details)

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REVISED PROPOSAL FORMS OF PLI AND RPLI CONTAINING DECLARATION FROM FEMALE PROPONENT (CLICK LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS)

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CLARIFICATION IN RESPECT OF POST OFFICE LIFE INSURANCE RULES-2011(CLICK LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS)

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GAZETTE NOTIFICATION AMEND MENTS TO POST OFFICE LIFE INSURANCE RULES-2011(CLICK LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS)

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GAZETTE NOTIFICATION AMENDMENTS TO POST OFFICE LIFE INSURANCE RULES 2011 RISING OF SUM ASSURED LIMIT OF PLI AND RPLI POLICIES TO INR TWENTY LACS AND FIVE LACS RESPECTIVELY. (CLICK LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS)

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Fixation of pay by taking special allowance to PO and RMS Accountants

Fixation of pay by taking special allowance to PO and RMS Accountants

Entitled special allowance for the period from 1.8.1997 to 22.04.1998