We wish all of NUPE Postmen & Gr'D' /MTS /FNPO members and our readers and family members a very Happy New Year 2010. Let the new year 2011 brings you all health, happiness, and much prosperity.
By
T.N Rahate G/S
NUPE Postmen & Gr'D'/MTS
Friday, December 31, 2010
No. 180 16/3/2010-Estt. (I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi.
Dated, the 28th December, 2010
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CORRIGENDUM
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Sub: Special concessions/facilities to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached / subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department of even Number dated 15.3.2010 extending the Special concessions / facilities to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached / subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control or Central Government, for the period with effect from 1.1.2010 to 3 1.12.2010 and to say that the Annexure attached with the OM stands partially modified to include the Notes. The Annexure as modified is attached herewith.
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(Simmi R. Nakra)
Director (P&A)
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
(As per standard mailing list)
.Annexure
Details of package of Concession/Facilities to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley in Attached/Subordinate Offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government:-
I. Additional H.R.A. and other concessions:
(A) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley
(i) These employees have an option to move their families to a selected place of their choice in India at Government expense. T.A. for the families allowed as admissible in permanent transfer inclusive of transportation of personal effects, lump-sum payment
for packing etc.
(ii) Departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation to place of work for employees.
(iii) HRA as for Class 'A' city applicable for employees exercising option at (i). Such
employees will be eligible for drawing the normal HRA as well at their place of
posting provided Departmental arrangement is not made for his/her stay.
(iv) The period of temporary duty extended to six months. For period of temporary duty daily allowance at full rate is admissible, apart from departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation.
(B) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley who do not wish to move their families to a selected place of residence;
A per diem allowance of Rs. 10/- is paid for each day of attendance to compensate for any additional expense in transportation to and from office etc. This will be in addition to the transport allowance, which the employee is otherwise eligible for under Ministry of Finance order No. 21(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29.8.1008.
II. MESSING FACILITIES:
Messing Allowance to be paid to the employees at a uniform rate of Rs. 15/- per day by all Departments, or in lieu messing arrangements to be made by the Departments themselves. This rate of allowance will have to be adhered to uniformly by all the Ministries/Departments with effect from 01.07.1999. The slightly higher rate of Rs. 25.50 adopted by the Department of Telecom and Posts and allowed to be continued as a special case by the Department of Personnel in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, would, however, continue to be paid at the said rate.
III. ADJUSTRMENT OF MIGRANT EMPLOYEES:
As a purely temporary measure, the employees migrated from the Kashmir Valley are accommodated to the extent possible in the available vacancies under the respective Ministries/Departments in offices located outside but adjacent to the union Territory of Delhi.
IV. PAYMENT OF LEAVE SALARYIAD HOC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Arrangements were made for payment of leave salary for the period upto 30' April, 1990 in respect of employees who may not have received their emoluments after migration. Such employees were allowed to be given either leave salary at the minimum of the scale or some adhoc financial assistance as an advance to be adjusted from their dues after they join duty. Further the migrant employees who were unable to join their respective places of posting in the Valley due to the prevailing circumstances, were extended this facility till they were adjusted in accordance with (iii) above.
V. REGULARISATION OF THE PERIOD OF ABSENCE OF J&K MIGRANT EMPLOYEES:
In August, 1992, it was decided that the period of migration of a Central Government employee, who migrated from Kashmir Valley in view of the disturbed conditions would be treated as Earned leave to the extent which may have been due to him on the date of proceeding for migration. However, the position was reviewed by the Ministry of Personnel in April, 1997 and if was decided that the Earned Leave which was at the credit of the Central Government migrant employee at the time of migration will not be adjusted against the migration period, but will remain available for the purpose of leave encashment on the date of their retirement in respect of the employees who had already retired or would retire in future. The period of absence would however count in the service for the purpose of pension, but shall not count for earning any kind of leave. During the period of absence, a migrant employee is entitled to his pay (excluding special pay and local allowances) dearness allowance, which he would have been otherwise paid from time to time including benefit of increment had he reported for duty immediately after expiry of his Earned leave.
VI. PAYMENT OF MONTHLY PENSION TO PENSIONERS OF KASHMIR VALLEY
Pensioners of Kashmir Valley who are unable to draw their monthly pensions through either Public Sector Banks or PA0 treasuries from which they were receiving their pensions, would be given pensions outside the Valley where they have settled, in relaxation of relevant provisions.
NOTE:- I. The package of concession/facilities shall be admissible in Kashmir Valley comprising of six districts, namely Ananhag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama and Srinagar.
2. The package of concession/facilities shall be admissible to Temporary Status Casual labourers working in Kashmir Valley in terms of para 5(i) of the Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme of Government of India. 1993.
3. The benefit of additional HRA admissible under the Kashmir Valley package shall be admissible to all Central Government employees posted to Kashmir Valley irrespective of whether they are natives of Kashmir Valley, if they choose to move their families anywhere in India subject to the conditions governing the grant of these allowances.
4. The facilities of Messing Allowance and Per Diem allowance shall also be allowed to natives of Kashmir Valley in terms of the Kashmir Valley package.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MEETING.
THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON CADRE RESTRUCTURING WAS HELD ON 27-12-2010 WITH DDG (ESTT). S/S T.N.RAHATE G/S NUPE POSTMEN & Gr ‘D’/MTS AND PRESIDENT FNPO, D. KISHAN RAO MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ATTENDED AND SRI D.THEAGARAJAN, SG FNPO , APRTICIPATED AS OBSERVER AND NFPE WAS REPRESENTED BY SRI K.V SRIDHARN GENERAL SECRETARY, AIPEU GROUP C MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ATTENDED. A BROADER UNDERSTANGING WAS REACHED ON THE STRUCTURE OF POSTS TO BE UPGRADED AND PERCENTAGE OF PROMOTIONS IN EACH CADRE.THE FINAL DECISIONS WII BE TAKEN IN THE MEETING SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 22-01-2011
Recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission on Scales of pay of posts of Superintending Engineers and equivalent in the Organized Group 'A' Engineering Service.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
FRESH NEWS
Cadre Restructuring meeting
27th Dec'10 formal meeting was held with DDG(Est).A broad understanding was reached. However no decision has been taken. Next meeting will be on 22/01/2011.
MTS Recruitment Rules
MTS recruitment rules expected within a week
Postman Issue
A meeting will be held with staff side on 21/01/2011 probably.
OSA: (Out Station Allowance)
Ministry of Finance returned the fie with some queries. Our Dept clarified and sent to Ministry for approval. After the meeting GSNUPE Postman & Gr.D (MTS), SGFNPO, GSNUPEC and GSNUR-IV met the Member (P) and CGM Mail Business.
27th Dec'10 formal meeting was held with DDG(Est).A broad understanding was reached. However no decision has been taken. Next meeting will be on 22/01/2011.
MTS Recruitment Rules
MTS recruitment rules expected within a week
Postman Issue
A meeting will be held with staff side on 21/01/2011 probably.
OSA: (Out Station Allowance)
Ministry of Finance returned the fie with some queries. Our Dept clarified and sent to Ministry for approval. After the meeting GSNUPE Postman & Gr.D (MTS), SGFNPO, GSNUPEC and GSNUR-IV met the Member (P) and CGM Mail Business.
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STEPPING UP OF PAY OF SENIOR ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/CSSS PROMOTED PRIOR OF 01.01.2006 AND DRAWING LESS PAY THAN ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/ CSSS PROMOTED AFTER 01.01.2006.
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STEPPING UP OF PAY OF SENIOR ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/CSSS PROMOTED PRIOR OF 01.01.2006 AND DRAWING LESS PAY THAN ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/ CSSS PROMOTED AFTER 01.01.2006.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES – CLARIFICATION REGARDING.
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No. 5034/3/2008-(D) (Vol.II)
Government of India
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training) / Establshment (D)
Government of India
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training) / Establshment (D)
North Block, New Delhi the 1st November, 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Government Civilian Employees – Clarification regarding.
A joint committee is set up to examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) vide Department of Personnel & Training O.M.
No.11/1/2010-JCA dated 03-05-2010.
2. During the joint committee meeting it was pointed out by the Staff Side that the word ‘new organization’ of the last line of para 24 of Annexure-I of MACPS dated 19.05.2009 was not in consonance with the spirit of the Scheme. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that in case of transfer ‘including unilateral transfer on request, regular service rendered in previous organization / office shall be counted alongwith the regular service in the new organization / office for the purpose of getting financial upgradation under the MACPS. However, financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be allowed in the immediate next higher grade pay in the hierarchy of revised pay bands as given in CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. Para 24 of MACPS stands amended to this extent.
3. The Staff Side also raised an issue on the ‘benchmark’ for MACP as given in para 17 of Annexure-I of MACPS dated 19.05.2009, which provides that the financial upgradation would be on non-functional basis subject to fitness, in the hierarchy of grade pay within the PB-1. Thereafter for upgradation under the MACPS, the benchmark of ‘good’ would be applicable till the grade pay of Rs.6600/- in PB-3. The benchmark will be ‘Very Good’ for financial upgradation to the promotion to the grade pay of Rs.7600 and above. It was pointed out that in some cases the promotion to the next higher grade was made on the basis of ‘fitness’ as the method of promotion as specified in the relevant recruitment rules, was ‘non-selection’. Therefore, such cases benchmarks should not be insisted upon under the MACPS. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that where the financial upgradation under MACPS also happen to be in the promotional grade and benchmark for promotion is lower than the benchmark for granting the benefits under MACPS as mentioned in para 17 ibid, the benchmark for promotion shall apply to MACP also.
4. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to the contents of this O.M. for general guidance and appropriate action in the matter.
5. Hindi version will follow.
S/d
(Smith Kumar)
Director (Estt-I)
introduction of anti-money laundering (aml) combating of financing of terrorism (cft) norms for small savings schs-fresh instructions and clarificatio
INTRODUCTION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) COMBATING OF FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT) NORMS FOR SMALL SAVINGS SCHEMES-FRESH INSTRUCTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING.
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D.G. Posts No. 109-04/2007-SB dated 30.11.2010 (SB Order No.22)
The undersigned is directed refer to this office letter of even number dated 24.8.2010(SB Order 18/2010) vide which revised guide lines for implementation of KYC norms under PMLA were circulated . On receipt of various references from the field units as well as Agent Associations and general public, clause(b) and (c) of para No.1 of the Annexure' A' enclosed with the SB Order18/2010 have been amended to exempt personal presence of the depositors(s)/Investor(s) at the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates. Modified clauses are as under:-
Revised Para 1/Clause (b) and (c)
(b) At the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates, it should be ensured that all KYC documents including photograph have either been self attested or attested by the Gazetted Officer. If the account is opened through agent or certificate are purchased through agent, the concerned agent should attest the documents including photograph by puttingdated signatures along with agency number. In case of Joint Accounts/Investments, Joint photograph and documents of all Co-depositors or investors are required to be submitted
(c) It is the duty of Counter PA or BPM and Supervisor or SPM (in case of SO) to see that all KYC documents have attestation as per clause (b) and they tally the photograph with the Photo ID. They should also tally name of the depositor(s) with name shown in the ID proof and record in writing on Account Opening Form or Purchase application as "KYC" Documents verified & attested.
The undersigned is directed refer to this office letter of even number dated 24.8.2010(SB Order 18/2010) vide which revised guide lines for implementation of KYC norms under PMLA were circulated . On receipt of various references from the field units as well as Agent Associations and general public, clause(b) and (c) of para No.1 of the Annexure' A' enclosed with the SB Order18/2010 have been amended to exempt personal presence of the depositors(s)/Investor(s) at the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates. Modified clauses are as under:-
Revised Para 1/Clause (b) and (c)
(b) At the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates, it should be ensured that all KYC documents including photograph have either been self attested or attested by the Gazetted Officer. If the account is opened through agent or certificate are purchased through agent, the concerned agent should attest the documents including photograph by puttingdated signatures along with agency number. In case of Joint Accounts/Investments, Joint photograph and documents of all Co-depositors or investors are required to be submitted
(c) It is the duty of Counter PA or BPM and Supervisor or SPM (in case of SO) to see that all KYC documents have attestation as per clause (b) and they tally the photograph with the Photo ID. They should also tally name of the depositor(s) with name shown in the ID proof and record in writing on Account Opening Form or Purchase application as "KYC" Documents verified & attested.
4. This may kindly brought to the notice of all post offices for strict implementation and may be ensured that this is followed scrupulously.
5. This issues with the approval of DDG(FS).
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(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)
CLOSING OF PPF (HUF) ACCOUNTS ON MATURITY –AN AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH (9) OF PPF SCHEME 1968.
D.G. Posts No. 32-01/2010-SB dated 13.12.2010 (S.B. Order No. 23/2010)
The undersigned is directed to say that as per GSR 286(E) dated 13.5.2005 circulated vide SB Order 10/2004 dated 23.6.2005, only individuals can open PPF account from 13.5.2005. A further clarification was issued vide then DDG (FS) D.O. letter No. 113-10/2004-SB dated 5.9.2005 and again reiterated vide SB Order No.20/2005 dated 14.11.2005 vide which it was conveyed that existing PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF would continue till maturity and enjoy all facilities available under earlier rules but their maturity period cannot be extended further after 13.5.2005 .Therefore the present position of PPF (HUF) accounts is :
● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 cannot be further extended after maturity and no further deposit can be accepted in such accounts after maturity.
2. Now, MOF(DEA) vide GSR(E) dated 7.12.2010 (F. No. 7/4/2010-NS-II dated 7.12.2010) has amended Paragraph 9 of PPF Scheme rules by adding a provision below Sub-paragraph (3) of this Paragraph according to which from 7.12.2010, the position of PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 will be as follows:
● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 will be closed on maturity i.e. 31st March of the 16th Financial Year from the year in which account was opened. No further interest will be admissible.
● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 but have already been matured but not yet closed, shall be closed on 31st March, 2011 after which no further interest shall be admissible.
3. Copy of amendment issued by MOF (DEA) is enclosed. It is requested that this amendment should be circulated to all post office handling PPF scheme and above matter given in bullet points should be displayed on the Notice Boards of these Post Offices. It is also requested that strict instructions should be issued to all postal staff at the counters to see the passbook at the time of deposit of subscription in PPF accounts and not to accept deposits in such accounts. Any over payment of interest if made shall be the responsibility of the Counter PA and the Supervisor.
4. This issues with the approval of DDG (FS).
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(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB
Lates News.
G.S.R. 956(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(4) of section 3 pf the Public Provident Fund Act,1968(23of 1968), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme further to amend the Public Provident Fund Scheme,1968,
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Friday, December 17, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
GENERAL SECRETARY N.U.P.E P-IV (C.H.Q) & PRESIDENT F.N.P.O. DEMANDED TO SECRETARY (P) & D.O.P.T.
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Request for reservation of 10 to 25% outside quoto for the sons and daughters of the Posts Departmental Employees in India Post.
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Request for reservation of 10 to 25% outside quoto for the sons and daughters of the Posts Departmental Employees in India Post.
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Some Laters,
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Consideration of appropriate Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/-, Rs. 2800/-, Rs. 4200/- etc to the promotee Postman/Mail Gouard/PA/SA who were promoted before 01-09-2008 – regarding
Consideration of appropriate Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/-, Rs. 2800/-, Rs. 4200/- etc to the promotee Postman/Mail Gouard/PA/SA who were promoted before 01-09-2008 – regarding
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service payment of disability pension/family pension relaxation of qualifying service.
Recruitment of staff from open market in Pay Band-1 of Rs.5200-20200 having Grade Pay of Rs.1800/-.
Railway Board Issue Order
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Friday, December 10, 2010
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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Revision of Fixed Stationery Charges for Post offices, Savings Bank Control Organizations in Head offices, & Inspectors/ Asst. Superintendents holding independent charge of sub Division under Rule 341-A of Volume II
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Revision of Fixed Stationery Charges for Post offices, Savings Bank Control Organizations in Head offices, & Inspectors/ Asst. Superintendents holding independent charge of sub Division under Rule 341-A of Volume II
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Lates News
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CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
NEWS IN BRIEF
S.G.FN.P.O contacted DDG(East) and enquire about the convening of CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MEETING . The DDG replied that the formal meeting will be conducted shortly. Invitation will be sent to committee members as per the procedures.
POSTMEN RELATED ISSUES
Formal meeting will be held shortly .The DDG(East) will inform the date of the meeting to committee members and observers.
LATES NEWS
PRESENTATION ON TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS WAS HELD ON 23.11.2010 IN THE PRESENCE OF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, MEMBER (TECHNOLOGY), MEMBER (OPERATIONS) AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE INDIA POST. THE STAFF SIDE WAS REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY GENERALS OF FEDERATIONS AND GENERAL SECRETARIES OF ALL INDIA UNIONS.
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LATES NEWS
CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
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Friday, December 3, 2010
CADRE RESTRUCTURING IN THE DOP.
AS YOU ARE AWARE THAT THE NAPEC AND FNPO SUBMITTED PROPOSALS FOR THE CADRE RESTRUCTURING ON 21-09-2010 AND AWAITING FOR THE FIRST MEETING ON THE SUBJECT.IN THE WEBSITES OF NFPE IT IS MENTIONED THAT THERE IS A MEETING ON THE CADRE RESTRUCTURING ON 26-11-2010 ,WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE AND THE GS NAPEC IS A MEMBER AND SG FNPO IS AN INVITEE FOR THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS.THE GS CONTACTED AND IT IS CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO FORMAL MEETING AS SUCH.THIS IS ONLY TO CLEAR THE CONFUSION. FORMAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN DUE COURSE.
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