Introduction of Automated System of Allotment in respect of Type-I category w.e.f. 01 .01.2012.

Govt. of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates
(Policy Division)

No. 12035/l6/2010-Pol.II

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the, 18th November, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Introduction of Automated System of Allotment in respect of Type-I category w.e.f. 01 .01.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Directorate’s O.M. of even number dated 22.12.2010 introducing Automated System of Allotment (ASA) in respect of houses of the lower types i.e. Type-II to Type IV. It has since been decided to introduce Automated System in respect of type-I category also w.e.f. 01.01.2012 as per following schedule:


   1. With effect from 01.01.2012 only online applications for allotment of Type-I houses will be accepted. After applying online, the applicants will be required to take a print out of the application form and forward to the Directorate of Estates after getting the same verified from their Department/Office. No manual application will be accepted from 01.01.2012.

   2. The applicants applying online whose applications are received up to 15.01.2012 will be eligible for participation in the ASA system and shall be able to exercise options during the period 16th to 27th of each month. The first allotment through fully automated mode in Type-I will take place on 28.01.2012. Allotments in subsequent months in respect of Type-I will take place on the 28th of every month.

   3. Every applicant will be required to furnish his/her mobile number and e-mail ID to enable this Directorate to send their login ID and password through SMS/e-mail.

   4. The practice of reconsideration and technical acceptance will be stopped with the introduction of ASA system. The applicants who fail to accept the allotment made as per their choice, shall be debarred for further allotment for a period of one year.

   5. Detailed procedure as laid down in the O.M. dated 22.12.2010, available on the website of this Directorate i.e. www.estates.nic.in shall be applicable.

   6. A help desk has been established in the IFC of the Directorate of Estates near Gate No. 2, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. Application may seek help from the help desk, if reqired.

sd/-
(R.N. Yadav)
Dy. Director of Estates

office memorandum


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Amendment in the Pension Scheme

Pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 is linked with pensionable service and pensionable salary. As per Section 6A of the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, contribution in Employees’ Pension Fund is mandated @ 8.33% of wages which is restricted upto wage ceiling of Rs.6500/- only. However, option is available to the member to contribute at the higher rate than the wage ceiling (i.e. Rs. 6500/-) which entitles him/her for a higher pension.

The Central Government had constituted an Expert Committee for revision of Pension. The Expert Committee submitted its report to the Central Government on 5th August, 2010 and the recommendations of the Committee were placed before the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund [CBT) EPF)] for consideration on 15th September, 2010. The CBT (EPF) directed that the report be first considered by the Pension Implementation Committee (PIC). The PIC has since finalized its report and sent it to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation for placing before the CBT (EPF) for taking a final decision in the matter in its ensuing meeting.

The Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge gave this information in reply to a written question the in Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib
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Existing ‘Tatkal’ Travel Facility to be Extended to Duronto Trains also

The Ministry of Railways has decided to extend facility of existing ‘Tatkal’ scheme in all Duronto Express Trains also. Necessary instructions to this effect have been issued to all the Zonal Railways. The facility will become available in all Duronto Express Trains for journeys starting on 1st April, 2012 (from train originating station).

The extent of accommodation and charges to be realized for ‘Tatkal’ accommodation in different classes in Duronto Trains will be the same as applicable to the mail/express trains.


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People Covered under EPF and ESIC


                The people covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 during the last three years is given below:
       Number of Members’ Accounts                                                (in lakhs)
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
470.72
587.86
615.89
                The details are given hereunder:
                i)   March, 2009                                125.69 lakhs
                ii)  March, 2010                               138.96 lakhs
                iii) March, 2011                               154.28 lakhs
               
                Details of the number of companies and the total amount in default for the last three years are given below:
Year
Total number of establishments defaulted
Amount in Default (Rs. in Crores)

EPF
ESIC
EPF
ESIC
2008-09
79,931
1,08,184
2,993.12
1,267.32
2009-10
79,059
1,32,087
2,923.14
1,309.00
2010-11
78,588
1,64,964
2,979.71
1,357.00

                The Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Khargegave this information in reply  to a written question in  Rajya Sabha today

Source:pib
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One Rank-One Pension

The gap between past pensioners and their youger equivalents retiring from the armed forces does not necessarily keeps widening with every successive pay commission. Over the years several improvements have been made in pension of past pensioners. The pension of past pensioners have revised in accordance with recommendation of each successive Pay Commission, as accepted by the Government. The Sixth Pay Commission had recommended fitment formula and modified parity for past pensioners, in order to reduce the gaps, which were accepted by the Government.

Pension Improvement is an ongoing process and considerable improvements have been made in the pensions of armed forces personnel. The Group of Ministers (GoM) had in 2005 improved the pensionary benefits of PBORs. On the recommendations of PMO, a Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary in June, 2009 to look into the issue of 'One Rank One Pension and other related matters. After considering all aspects of the matter, the Committee keeping in mind the spirit of the demand, suggested several measures to substantially improve pensionary benefits of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) and Commissioned Officers, which have been accepted by the Government and orders for implementation of all the recommendations have been issued. These are available at www.pcdapension.nic.in.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM PallamRaju in a written reply to Dr.RajanSushantand others in LokSabha today.

Source:pib
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Smart Cards to ESIC Beneficiaries

The number of labourers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in India as on 31st March, 2011 is 1,55,30,049 which includes labourers in Rajasthan. The total number of labourers covered in Rajasthan as on 31st March, 2011 is 5,06,126.

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is issuing a set of two Smart Cards called “Pehchan Cards”, one for the Insured Person (IP) and another for his dependant family.

Issuing a set of Smart Cards to Insured Persons (IPs) under Module Pehchan relates to issue of identification, authentication and verification of Insured Persons and beneficiaries for providing medical treatment anytime, anywhere in India.

Issuing of cards to ESI beneficiaries is a continuous process as new members continuously keep entering the scheme through employment. Nearly 80 lakh beneficiaries have been enrolled upto 30.11.2011. The process of issuing of Smart Cards to remaining Insured Persons is on.

For Pehchan Card, there is no separate cost estimate as this is a sub-component of Project Panchdeep.

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

Source:pib
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HIGHLIGHTS OF DRAFT POST OFFICE BILL 2011

1. Opening of market by reducing the exclusive privilege of Central  Government.

            Gradual opening of the market by phase wise removal of the monopoly proposed. Exclusive privilege reduced up to 150 gm. In case of letters and up to 50 gm. in case of express mail. Couriers can carry letters even within 150 gm and 50 gm ( the reserve area) subject to them charging twice the postal rates for letters and twice the rates for express service.

2. Sunset clause:

            A 15 years SUNSET clause for complete removal of exclusive privilege in express service and Parliamentary Review of exclusive privilege in case of letters is proposed.

3. Universal Service Obligation of the Central Government:

            As proposed, USO is defined as the obligation of the Central Government to provide, through the Department of Posts, basic postal services at reasonable access, affordable price and with specified service parameters throughout the country. Commitment to provide postal service, delivery and access to post office 6 days of the week except holidays.

4. Definitions:

            Definitions of certain 'terms' are proposed keeping in view the definition adopted by different countries, as also the requirement of customers i.e.

a) "postal services" means services provided by the Central Government
     or on its behalf and includes services related to
(i) handling of addressed letters,
(ii) handling of addressed parcels and packages,
(iii) handling of addressed press products,
(iv) handling of these articles as registered or insured mail,
(v) express services for these articles,
(vi) handling of unaddressed articles,
(vii) Value Payable Post,
(viii) money remittance
(ix) Post Office Counter Services
(x) services on behalf of any Ministry or Department of the Central or
    State Governments, or services on behalf of any other organization
(xi) other services not specified elsewhere;
b) "courier services" means services related to the handling of articles of mail i.e.   collection, sorting, dispatch, conveyance and delivery including
(i) handling of addressed letters subject to provisions in Section 4,
(ii) handling of addressed parcels and packages,
(iii) handling of addressed press products,
(iv) express services for these articles subject to provision in Section 4
(v) handling of unaddressed articles,
c) "express services" means postal / courier services related to handling of articles of mail and expedited delivery within a clearly specified and declared time limit with confirmation of receipt and with or without end‐to‐end integration to ensure track and trace and a record of delivery ;
d) "Registered Courier" means any person registered as such under Section ‐‐‐and includes his employee or agent or assignee;
e) "Licensee" means a Registered Courier who has been given license under Section ‐‐;
5. Registration and Licensing:

            The Central Government may grant registration to any person undertaking the provision of any courier service in India, who shall be called a Registered Courier. The Central Government may also grant license to any Registered Courier, who shall be called a licensee, for providing certain specific services. There is no registration fee or license fee. Licensing conditions involve adherence to quality, guarantee relief to customers in case of any deficiency in service and commitment to ensure confidentiality and security of letter. All operators will require registration for providing any type of courier service in India. But license will be required only for reserve area, USO and letter mail.

6. Registering Authority:

            It is proposed that Central Government shall appoint Registering Authority, in such manner and to perform such functions, as may be prescribed.

7. Appellate Authority:

            An Appellate Authority is proposed for redressal of grievances of any person aggrieved by an order of Registration Authority.

8. Setting up Extra Territorial Offices of Exchange (ETOE) and International mail Processing Centers (IMPC) abroad:

            Central Govt. may establish ETOEs/IMPCs in other countries for providing international Mail Services including express and parcel services subject to arrangements with such Postal Administrations regarding terms and conditions.

Courtesy: india post
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Implementation of MACPS in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in the matter of non-teaching employees of KVS-clarification regarding.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN 
18 INSTITUTIONAL AREA 
SHAHEED JEET SINGH MARG 
NEW DELHI-110 016 
Date: 03.10.2011

F.11029-12/2010-KVSHQ/ (Admn-I)

The Assistant Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices.

Sub: Implementation of MACPS in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in the matter of non-teaching employees of KVS-clarification regarding.

Sir/Madam,

References were being received from various Regional Offices of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan seeking clarification in implementation of MACPS in the matter of non-teaching employees of KVS. Subsequently a committee was constituted to examine the doubts raised by various Regional Offices. Based on the recommendations of the committee in its meeting held on 21.09.2011, with the approval of the competent authority KVS the necessary clarifications are issued as under for immediate necessary action:

S.No
Doubt raised
Clarification
1.
Whether an individual who is eligible for ACP w.e.f. 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008 will be granted ACP or MACP.
ACP only
2.
If a person opted for fixation of pay in the revised pay structure for ACP on or after 1.1.2006, whether his/her pay will be fixed in revised structure on the date of granting ACP as per para 6.1. of the Govt. of India OM dated 19.5.20093.
The matter has been clarified vide DOPT OM No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 9.9.2010, stating that the new MACPS has come into existence w.e.f. 01.09.2008 only. However, the pay structure has been changed w.e.f. 01.01.2006. Therefore, the previous ACPS would be applicable as per the new pay structure adopted w.e.f. 01.0 1.2006. However, the Govt. servant has to give his option under CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 to have his pay fixed in the revised pay structure either (a) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 w.r.t. his pre-revised scale on 01.01.2006; or (b) w.e.f. the date of his financial up gradation under ACP w.r.t. the pre revised scale granted under ACP. In case of option (b), he shall be entitled to draw his arrears of pay only from the date of his option i.e. the date of grant of financial up gradation under ACP.
3.
Whether an individual who has been granted ACP after 1.9.2008 to the date of issue of the letter of MACP i.e.19.05.2009 will be granted of ACP or under MACPS?
The MACPS has come into force w.e.f. 01.09.2008 as such, an individual who has been granted ACP after 1.9.2008 to the date of issue of the letter of MACPS i.e.19.05.2009 will be granted the financial upgradation under MACPS only. The financial upgradation under ACP will be applicable only upto 31.08.2008 and w.e.f. 01.09.2008 financial upgradation will be under MACPS accordingly.
4.
Under the provisions of MACPS the next higher Grade Pay is to be allowed while granting the 1st, 2nd or IIIrd MACPS. What will happen in the matter of grant of financial upgradation under MACPS to the Assistants in KVS?
Such cases need to be regularized under the provisions available under Para no.5 of Annexure-I of DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.5.2009.
5.
Whether the promotion in the same grade pay will be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
YES
6.
In case, if the promotional post upgraded due to implementation of 6th CPC, then whether the ACP granted to the feeder post for the purpose will be upgraded or not?
In this regard Para no. 6.2 of the annexure-1 of DOPT OM No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009 may be referred to.
7.
Whether the grade pay of Rs.4600/- can be granted to such UDC who joined KVS on 25.05.1979 and eligible for 2 MACPS on 25.05.2009, as he is drawing grade pay of Rs.4200/- (1st ACP) on the basis of undertaking in terms of KVS (Hqrs.) letter No.F.12-17/99- KVS(Admn-I)(Vol-II dated 03.09.2009.
In this regard KVS circular no.F12-17/99-KVS/(Admn-1) dated 13.06.2011 may be referred to.
8.
Whether grade pay Rs.4600/- can be allowed in respect of Junior Stenos who are eligible for 2nd MACPS as their present grade pay is Rs.4200/- (1st ACP), if yes what will be their grade pay on up gradation of 3rd MACPS.
Yes, and in such cases 3 rd financial up gradation of Rs.4800/- will be granted in terms of Para 2, of Annexure-I to DoPT OM dated 19.05.2009
9.
A stenographer who joined as Sr. Stenographer (Grade-II) on 06.11.1995 and promoted as Steno grade-I on 01.04.2009 (who was granted 1st ACP w.e.f. 6.11.2007 on completion of 12 years of service as Sr. Stenographer in the same grade pay i.e. Rs.4200/-). Whether he is eligible for grade pay of Rs.4600/- w.e.f. 6.11.2007 or from the date of implementation of MACPS i.e. 01.09.2008.
Already clarified under point no.2 above.
10.
A person who joined as UDC on direct recruitment was granted 1st financial upgradation under the old ACP scheme and placed in the scale of Head Clerk. Now this person has completed 10 years drawing the pay of Head Clerk as on 29.11.2010. Is he entitled for 2nd financial upgradation under the new MACPS as the grade pay in this post of Head Clerk has been hiked from Rs.2800/- to Rs.4200/- already.
The individual cases need to be examined on file separately by concerned Estt Section in KVS (Hqrs.).
11.
A person initially joined as Group D staff and subsequently had 2 promotions to the post of LDC and UDC respectively, within a period of residency in the pay of UDC is less than 10 years. Is he entitled for 3 rd financial up gradation, if the normal service is 30 years.
Yes, on completion of regular service from direct entry in service.
12.
If an employee has been appointed as LDC and subsequently offered promotion as UDC and the promotion was refused by the employee, previously ACP was denied. But now the employee has accepted promotion after denied 1st ACP. Now whether the employee can be given 2nd financial upgradation under MACP scheme with adding debarment period.
In this respect Para no 25 of the Annexure I of the Dopt OM dated 19.05.2009 may be referred to.
13.
A person joined as UDC on direct recruitment in 1986. He got 1st promotion as Head Clerk in 1996. He got selected as Assistant clearing limited departmental examination in the year 2000. Whether he is eligible for 2nd gradation in the grade pay of Rs.4600/- counting Head Clerk and Assistant as merged cadre drawing same grade of Rs.4200/- or he should be given 3rd up gradation only after completion of 30 years which happens to be 2016.
Since the employee has already availed two promotions he may be granted 3rd financial up gradation with grade pay of Rs 4600/- in the year 2010.


The cases contrary to the above clarifications may be reviewed within one month from the date of issue of this circular.This may be circulated among all Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning under your Administrative jurisdiction.

Yours Faithfully,
(Dr. E. Prabhakar)
Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

Source: KVS
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Relief for WB teachers : MHRD relaxed school teacher recruitment rule.

The Union human resource development department has granted the state’s appeal to allow candidates with less than 50 per cent marks in undergraduate exams to appear in the school service commission test till 2014.
A letter mentioning “details of the relaxation” would reach the state school education department soon, Bikram Sahay, the school education director in the ministry, said in Calcutta on Friday.

He was speaking on the sidelines of an event at the state primary education board.
The National Council for Teachers Education rules, which have come into retrospective effect from September 3, 2001, state that school teachers must have 50 per cent marks in graduation exams and a BEd degree.
In an attempt to improve the quality of school education, the council had asked all states to implement the rule at the earliest.
Before the 2010 school service examination, the erstwhile Left Front government had appealed to the Centre to relax the rule as there were not enough BEd colleges in the state.
As the Centre did not respond to the appeal, the state government chose not to abide by the council’s guideline while conducting last year’s exams.
The Trinamul-led government sent the same request to the Centre soon after assuming office. The dates for this year’s school service exams are yet to be announced.
“The government had told the Centre that it was difficult to score 50 per cent at the graduation level because of the conservative marking pattern followed by state universities,” said an education department official.
Asked about the Centre’s decision to temporarily relax the norms for Bengal, school education minister Bratya Basu said the government was yet to receive the letter.

Source : The Telegraph.
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PF guidelines for outbound Indian employees need some more clarity

Man has always faced economic uncertainties brought about by death, disability, unemployment, old age, etc. The concept of social security programmes evolved in most countries to provide a safeguard against such uncertainties, casting legal and social obligations in the hands of the employer.

However, such obligations become an additional burden for an employer having mobile employees as it not only compels the employer to comply with the laws of the land but also with the laws of the host country with no real benefits from contributions made in the host country. To overcome such a situation, nations sign a bilateral agreement, known as Social Security Agreement (SSA), which generally provides for equality of treatment and avoidance of double coverage.

Unlike social security schemes in developed countries, the Indian social security schemes per se are different in their operation and scope. In India, retirement benefit is linked with the contribution made by the employee, employer and accretion thereof; in the developed nations, the benefit is not linked to the amount of contribution made by a person.

Also, in India the benefit is mandatory only for employees with a base salary of 6,500 per month or less. Accordingly, in the past, foreign citizens coming on an assignment to/employment in India did not have to contribute mandatorily to the Indian social security scheme. But, Indian workers going abroad had to pay social security taxes in the host country. Most of these contributions could not be withdrawn when the Indian worker returned.

To overcome such anomaly, with effect from November 1, 2008, the ministry of labour and employment amended the provident fund (PF) scheme to extend its applicability to 'international workers' (IWs). In case of IWs, the PF contribution is payable without any cap on salary and de minims period of stay in India for its applicability. The contribution is payable on the total PF part of the salary earned irrespective of the place/currency of payment. This has created a lot of concerns for many MNCs deputing/seconding employees in India.

The silver lining in such provisions was the erstwhile relaxed withdrawal rules, which allowed international workers to withdraw the full provident fund balances (including accretions) at the time of their repatriation even if there was no social security agreement in place with their home countries. Hence, complying with such provisions was considered as a temporary blockage of funds. However, in about two years after the amendment, the following amendments were made to the PF scheme with effect from September 11, 2010.

1. Withdrawal from the PF account is permissible only on retirement from service after attainment of 58 years or retirement on account of permanent and total incapacity to work due to bodily or mental infirmity

2. Assignees covered under SSA can withdraw from PF/pension fund upon satisfying conditions specified in the SSA

3. No withdrawal from pension fund is permissible where IWs are seconded from a non-SSA country

4. Cap on salary ( 6,500 pm) up to which the employer's share of contribution has to be diverted to pension fund has been removed. As a result, 8.33% of salary subject to PF contribution is considered towards pension fund and balance 3.67% is considered towards the provident fund. This brings down the amount eligible for PF withdrawal in case of IWs from non-SSA countries

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New pension system: Govt to strengthen PoPs

The Government is looking at ways to popularise the new pension system (NPS) by strengthening the distribution base to reach out to the informal sector, a finance ministry official said today.

Of the total 24 lakh subscribers of NPS, only around 45,000 are from the informal sector. NPS is a government-run retirement scheme for individuals, including those in the unorganised sector.

“We are aiming at increasing the subscriber base by way of strengthening Points-of-Presence (PoPs), which will enable us to reach out to people,” the official said.

PoPs are the first points of interaction with NPS subscribers. Authorised branches act as collection points and extend customer services. There are about 30 PoPs in the country at present.

The official said the ministry is looking at ways to reduce expenditure and reach out to people to increase participation.

“We need to increase awareness among people about NPS. We are trying to find ways to reduce distribution expenses and involve state agencies to reach out to the informal sector,'' the official said.

Of the total NPS subscribers, over 7.92 lakh are central government employees, 9,042 are from private companies and 41,826 are employees from central autonomous bodies. About 7.84 lakh subscribers are from state governments.

Earlier this year, a committee set up by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) had suggested substantial lowering of the cost of buying NPS, besides providing incentives to distributors.

The report also recommended bringing down the minimum annual subscription of Rs 6,000 for the main NPS to Rs 1,000 per year to ease the entry barrier for investors. It would also help attract lower-end customers towards NPS.

NPS, launched for all citizens in May 2009, failed to take-off due to lack of sales ‘push’. So far it has attracted only 50,000 individual buyers, out of the over 400 million workforce in the country.

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Govt employees to soon get health cards

Minister for health and family welfare Naseemuddin Siddiqui said that the government would soon issue health cards for making available better medical facilities to the state employees and pensioners and also for identification of their dependants.

He said that now there would be no need to obtain doctor's verification for getting treatment in government hospitals and medical colleges. An arrangement, he informed, has also been made for government employees to get reimbursement of the expenses incurred for getting treatment in private hospitals.

Alumni meet: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Old Boys' Association, Lucknow branch, is organising a national meet of AMU alumni at Hindi Sansthan auditorium on September 28. Delegates from various states are expected to take part in the meet. A seminar on 'Stress on technical and professional education of Muslims' will also be organised on the occasion.

Body found: A mutilated body of a woman apparently murdered was fished out from river Gomti near Sankalp Vatika under Hazratganj police station area on Monday morning. However, the woman's identity could not be ascertained, as only skull bones were left on the face side while her hands and legs have been eaten by animals.

Party has criticised BSP government for sanctioning Rs two crore for flood affected areas in Purvanchal districts. State SP spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary in a statement said that torrential rains and floods have caused colossal devastation rendering thousands of people homeless.

He said that chief minister Mayawati instead of undertaking a visit of the marooned districts announced a meagre relief of just Rs two crore, which is insufficient for relief and rehabilitation of the people of the flood-affected areas.

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Providing Air Travel Facilities to Personnel of Armed Forces


In consideration of various proposals from Army Headquarters, sanction has been accorded for hiring of 648 charter flights per year to extend Air Travel facility to personnel in Armed Forces to the following destinations:-
S. No.
Route
Total flights per year
1.
Delhi-Leh-Delhi
260
2.
Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi
•208
3.
Delhi-Thoise-Delhi
104
4.
Kolkata-Imphal-Kolkata
52
5.
Chennai-Kolkata-Port Blair and Back
24

TOTAL:
648
These flights are expected to reduce travel time and reduce stress of the troops.
            This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Motilal Vora and Shri SatyavratChaturvedi in Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib
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ESI Hospitals being Allowed for Treatment of General Public

The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided that facilities in ESI Hospital having bed occupancy of less than 60% can be opened to non Insured Persons (IPs) on payment of user charges.

For utilization of spare capacity in Employees State Insurance (ESI) Hospitals, a scheme has been framed and circulated to all concerned for implementation.

The Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge gave this information in reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib
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Guidelines to Streamline Pension Payment Issued; Banks Advised to Formulate Pension Friendly Measures

Guidelines regarding dealing with pension related matters have been issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide their circular dated 1.10.2008. These guidelines, inter-alia, stipulate that to streamline pension payment arranged in banks, it would be necessary to establish and operationalise the Central Pension Processing Centers (CPPCs) at an early date. The arrangement of disbursement of pension through the CPPCs would entail following advantages:

A centralized pension cell in a bank would be in a position to; (a) focus exclusively on pension matters; (b) acquire expertise in payment and calculation matters; (c) interact as a single window with the Government Departments; and (d) ensure accuracy and speedy payments every month and thus avoid innumerable complaints from the pensioner.

Further banks have also been advised to formulate following pensioner friendly measures:-

(i) Consequent on establishment of the CPPCs, pension payment branch would not have any pension related papers and therefore would not be able to settle pensioners’ complaint directly. Banks should evolve a system so that the pensioners have a regular forum for interaction and settlement of grievances;

(ii) At locations outside the CPPC there should be designated nodal Officers for pension related complaints who should be easily accessible to the pensioners and who should hold regular meetings at different locations in their jurisdiction on the lines of Pension Adalat:

(iii) Each bank should establish a toll-fee dedicated pension-line manned by trained persons with access to the database to answer queries, note-down and redress complaints, etc;

(iv) Bank’s internal inspections of its branches should include specific points such as, delays in the start of pension, payments of Dearness Relief, correctness of pension/ family pension etc;

(v) Nodal Officer/ Inspection Officers should randomly contact the pensioners who visit the branch during inspection and check on the quality of service provided or any problem faced by the pensioners;

(vi) Regular training sessions for bank personal dealing with pension maters may be organized in consultation with the concerned Government Department.

Further, the Government advises all Public Sector Banks to attend to the issues concerning pensioners on priority. As and when any grievance of a pensioner is received, the matter is taken up with the concerned bank for expeditious and effective redressal of the same.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance Shri Namo Narain Meena in a written reply to a question raised in Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Reservation for Ex-Servicemen

There is no provision for earmarking of posts exclusively for ex- servicemen therefore the data on the actual number of reserved posts and unfilled vacancies earmarked for the Ex-servicemen are not maintained. However, percentagewise reservations ranging from 10 to 24.5% of the total available vacancies in Group C & D posts in Government jobs and Public Sector Undertakings have been provided for the willing and eligible Ex- servicemen.

It is the responsibility of concerned organization to fill the vacant posts. However the government endeavours to explore every possible avenue for increasing employment opportunities for the Ex-servicemen through various initiatives including trainings and awareness programmes. Moreover, the State Governments have also been advised to fill up the vacancies reserved for Ex-servicemen expeditiously. Since the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare has no mandate to monitor the job reservations for Ex-servicemen, the matter has been taken up with Cabinet Secretariat in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training to empower Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare to monitor the same through appropriate changes in relevant rules.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Ananth Kumar and Shri Devji M. Patel in Lok Sabha today.

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Army Central Welfare Fund


Army Central Welfare Fund

Donations are received in Army Central Welfare Fund from citizens ranging from Rs.50/- and above. The amount so received is utilized to pay demise grants to the dependents of retired JCOs and ORs as immediate succour, as also distress grant as financial assistance to those ex- servicemen and dependents living in state of penury. Donations received during last three years under this fund are as under:-
Financial year
Donation Received (Rs)
2008-09
10,84,818.00
2009-10
13,79,862.00
2010-11
18,24,387.58
No financial assistance is given to the martyrs of Kargil War from the above fund. However, the financial assistance is being provided to the dependents of the martyrs of the Kargil War from National Defence Fund (Kargil).
No other scheme has been formulated.
                This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MMPallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal and Shri Ashok KumarRawat in Lok Sabha today.


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