Central Govt Employees News – 8th Pay Commission

7th CPC - Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) / Patient Care Allowance (PCA): MoH&FW OM

No.Z.28015/119/2012-H

Government of India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Date: 17.05.2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) relating to grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) / Patient Care Allowance (PCA) to the Government employees.

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, the approval of Competent Authority is conveyed for payment of HPCA/PCA to those staff who were in receipt of HPCA/PCA as on 30th June, 2017.

[See below the decision of govt and recommendations of 7th CPC]

2. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance ID No. A-27023/1/2017/E.II B/7th CPC dated 16.04.2018.

Sd/-

(M.K. Singh)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Tele no. 23061521

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i. Head of all Subordinate Office under the control of Directorate General of Health Services (as per standard list)

ii. All Addl. DGs/ DDGs/ Director (CGHS)

iii. Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block, New Delhi

iv. Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi

v. DoPT, North Block, New Delhi

vi. Ministry of Defence, South Block, New Delhi

vii. Ministry of Labour, Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi

viii. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

ix. Ministry of Urban Development, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

x. Medical Superintendent, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi

xi. Medical Superintendent, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

xii. Director, LHMC and Associate Hospitals, New Delhi

xiii. J CM Section, MoHFW with request to circulate this OM to all recognized Unions, etc.

xiv. General Secretary, All India CGHS Employees Association, 69, Saket Kunj, Sector- 9, Rohini, Delhi

xv. Integrated Finance Division, MoHFW, New Delhi

xvi. NIC , M/o H&FW with request to place the same in the Ministry’s website.

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Copy to:

i. All Joint Secretaries in the MoHFW for circulating it to all the Hospitals / Institutes under their administrative control.

ii. PPS to Secretary(HFW)/ Secretary (Ayush)/AS&FA/ AS(H), MoHFW

Click here to view/download the OM

[https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/HPCA%207th%20CPC%20Order.pdf]

HPCA/PCA - Govt./Cabinet Approval

Rates of Hospital Patient Care Allowance / Patient Care Allowance have been increased from ₹2070 - ₹2100 per month to ₹4100 – ₹5300 per month. 7th CPC recommendations modified to the extent that it will be granted to Ministerial staff also.
[Read at: Cabinet Approval on Nursing Allowance, Operation Theatre Allowance & PCA/HPCA]

HPCA/PCA - Recommendations by 7th Central Pay Commission

Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA)/Patient Care Allowance (PCA)

8.10.29 Patient Care Allowance (PCA) is admissible to Group `C’ and ‘D’ (non-Ministerial) employees excluding nursing personnel working in the health care delivery institutions/establishments (other than hospitals) with less than 30 beds, subject to the condition that no Night Weightage Allowance and Risk Allowance, if sanctioned by the Central Government, will be admissible to these employees. Similarly placed employees working in hospitals are eligible for Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA). This allowance is not admissible to Group `C’ and D (Non-Ministerial) employees working in the headquarters. The rules provide that only Group `C’ and `D’, non- Ministerial employees whose regular duties involve continuous and routine contact with patients infected with communicable diseases or those who have to routinely handle infected materials, instruments and equipment, which can spread infection, as their primary duty can be considered for grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance. It is further provided that HPCA shall not be allowed to any of those categories of employees whose contact with patients or exposure to infected materials is of an occasional nature. The present rates of these allowances are: Hospital Patient Care Allowance@ Rs.2,100 pm for Group `C’ staff and Rs.2,085 pm for Group `D’ Staff. Patient Care Allowance @ Rs.2,070 pm for both Group `C’ and ‘D’ staff.

Read at: Seventh Pay Commission Report: Allowances related to Risk and Hardship [Click]

GPF Guidelines for submission of Final Withdrawal / Temp. Advance / Final Settlement Bills and Dr./Cr. Schedules

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)

FUND SECTION

10-A, S.K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

No: F/1/50/Circular -1

Dated: 17.05/2018

All Controller of Finance & Accounts (Fys)

and Branch Accounts Offices

Sub: Guidelines for submission of Final Withdrawal / Temp. Advance / Final Settlement Bills and Dr./Cr. Schedules.

Ref: PCA (Fys) Circular No. F/l/20 dated 07/04/2016.

Of late, it has been observed that the directions enumerated in the Circular cited under reference are not being scrupulously followed by many Branch Accounts Offices. Hence, it is reiterated to ensure that subscription recovered and amount paid as withdrawals / temporary advances have been verified / vetted positively, duly indicating the DV Nos. and month of compilation, as this is a mandatory audit requirement for passing of any such claim for payment.

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2. During the course of audit of GPF credit schedules received in this office, it has been noticed that many Branch Accounts offices are still having practices to forward only GPF changed statement in respect of subscribers of concerned factory / formation, to Main Office every month. In this context, it is pertinent to mention that complete GPF credit schedules for the RPB month of March every year is required for correct reconciliation and adjustment of data at this end. Hence, it is requested to forward complete GPF Credit Schedules for the RPB month of March only and Changed Statement for all the remaining months, for correct reconciliation and adjustment thereof.

3. If there is no Debit Schedule in any month, a certificate in this regard stating interalia - “It is certified that no GPF withdrawal / Temporary advance has been paid during the month of which must be rendered to this office by the 10th of the following month.

4. GPF Dr. / Cr. Schedules are required to be reconciled with COO-2 and PM. of the respective month positively before forwarding to this office for necessary action at this end. Dr. / Cr. Schedules should invariably be forwarded to this office by the 10th of the following month.

5. Final Settlement Bills must be forwarded to this office at least one month before the date of superannuation.

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6. GPF Assets must be transferred at the earliest possible, along with all required documents.

7. Increase and decrease of GPF subscription should be allowed strictly as per GPF Rule 8(4).

The contents of the circular may please be brought to the notice of all the concerned officers and task holder under your jurisdiction.

PCA (Fys.) has approved.

Sd/-

Addl. Controller of Accounts (Fys.)

Source: PCA (Fys) Click to view/download the PDF

Amendment in norms prescribed for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil/ Defence Sector

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

18, Institutions: Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg

New Delhi 110 016

F.1-23(3)/2004-KVS/Admn.1/

Dated: 16.05.2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Amendment in norms prescribed for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil/ Defence Sector.

In pursuance of the decision taken by the Board of Governors (BOG) of KVS, in its 109th meeting held on 06.03.2018, the existing norms prescribed for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil Defence Sector are amended to the extent as given hereunder:-

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1. Essential requirement for a new proposal for Kendriya Vidyalaya.

The following essential requirements of KVS Will have to be mandatorily fulfilled by the sponsoring authorities for establishment of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/Defence Sector:-

(a) Availability of unencumbered and suitable extent of land, free of cost, as per the extant KVS forms.

(b) Availability of at least 500 employees of the transferable and non-transferable Central Govt. employees including Defence and Para-Military Personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central PSUs Central Institutes of Higher Learning.

If a sponsoring authority fails to fulfil any of the three essential requirements as mentioned from (a) to (c) above, the proposal will not be processed further and will be awarded zero weightage.

2. Relaxations for LWE districts / Hill areas / NER.

The Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts, State of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, North Eastern Region States including the State of Sikkim will be considered separately with relaxed norms as well as additional 10 grace points. The Special provisions for them Districts/ States are given hereunder:-

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New Provisions for Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts, State of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, North Eastern Region States including the State of Sikkim

Location	Minimum extent of land (Acres)	Desirable extent of land (Acres)
All locations	2.5	5

ii.

Concentration of at least 200 employees of the Defence Services including Ex-servicemen or Para Military Forces or of Central Govt. or of the Govt. of India Undertakings individually or jointly at the proposed location / station.

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Grace Points - 10 (over and above the weightage points scored)

3. Evaluation of the proposal for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Challenge Method.

The norms for evaluation of proposal for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Challenge Method including parameters and weightage scores are as under:-

Sl. No.	Parameters	Maximum weightage	Weightage awarded	Remarks
1.	Land without any encroachments / impediments like LT Line / HT Line / Trees, low lying land and land in two or more plots etc. No points shall be awarded even if one of the impediments exists	20
2.	Provision of utilities (Power, Water and Drainage facility by the local authorities) No points shall be awarded even if one of the utilities is not provided.	15
3.	Road connectivity to the site (approach road)	15
4.	Availability of residential accommodation for 50% staff as per KVS norms	10
5.	Proximity of the site to the Collectorate - Points to be awarded w.r.t. distance from Collectorate on 1 to 20 point scale. 20 points shall be awarded for distance less than 1 km., 19 points for distance less than 2 kms & so on. No point will be awarded for 20 kms and above.	20
6.	District having no KV (If any KV already exists in the district, zero point will be awarded.)	20
	Total	100

KVS Office-Memorandum of even number dated 20.01.2017 stands modified accordingly.

Sd/-

(Dr. Shachi Kant)

Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

Source: www.kvsangathan.nic.in Click here to view/download the PDF

[http://kvsangathan.nic.in/GeneralDocuments/ANN(2)-16-05-2018.PDF]

Unauthorized occupation of Railway accommodation - Revised rates of damage : Railway Board order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways including Production Units,
(As per Standard Lists No.s I, II, III)

No. F(X)I-99/11 /1

New Delhi, dated 10.05.2018

Sub.:Revision of rates of damage for unauthorized occupation of Railway accommodation.

Ref.: (i) Board’s letter No.2018/Trans. Cell/Process Reforms/Estt. dated 05.04.2018.
(ii)Ministry of Urban Development, Directorate of Estates’ O.M. No. 18011/1/2015-Pol.III dated 07.09.2016.

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Transformation Cell in Board’s office vide their letter No.2018ffransCell/ Process Reforms/Estt dated 05.04.2018 on the subject “Process Reform- Comprehensive Housing Policy” referring to ‘Conclave Sam park, Samanvay, Samvad held on December 16, 2017’, has directed all GMs/CAOs/DGs that full Board in its meeting held on 4th April, 2018 considered the issue of improvement in housing policy and approved among other items, implementation of telescopic penal charges in case of unauthorized retention of railway quarters in the line of GPRA (MoUD).

Accordingly, it has further been advised that GMs/CAOs/DGs may evolve their comprehensive guidelines for uniform implementation at their end.

The flat rates of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation over the Indian Railways were last revised w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 vide Board’s letter No.F(X)I-2002111 /2 dated 26.12.2017 circulated to all Zonal Railways, Production Units etc .
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3. All Zonal Railways and Production Units etc. may take necessary action accordingly.

(Rohit Parmar)
Director, Finance (Exp.)II
Railway Board

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Inter-se priority to the wards of Armed Forces personnel for admission to Medical/Professional / Non-Professional Courses: DESW Order

F.No.6(1)/201 7/D(Res.II)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Room No.237 ‘B’ Wing

Sena Bhawan, New Delhi

May 21, 2018

The Chief Secretaries/Administrators

All States/UTs.

Subject: Inter-se priority for reservation/preference to the wards of Armed Forces personnel by States/UTs for admission to Medical/Professional / Non-Professional Courses.

Approval of the Competent Authority is conveyed to the removal of Yudh Sewa Medal series of Awards i.e. SarvottamYudh Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal and Yudh Seva Medal from Category V of the priority list for reservations/preferences to the wards of Armed Forces personnel by States/UTs/Central/State Universities/ Autonomous Institutions for admission in medical/professional/non-professional courses. The revised list of priorities will be as follows:-

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Priority I : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel killed in action.

Priority II : Wards of disabled in action and boarded out from service.

Priority III : Widows/Wards of Defence personnel who died while in service with death attributable to military service.

Priority IV : Wards of disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service.

Priority V : Wards of Ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards:

i. Param Vir Chakra
ii. Ashok Chakra
iii. Maha Vir Chakra
iv. Kirti Chakra
v. Vir Chakra
vi. Shaurya Chakra
vii. Sena, Nau Sena, Vayu Sena Medal
viii. Mention-in-Despatches.

Priority VI: Wards of Ex-Servicemen.

Priority VII: Wives of

i) defence personnel disabled in action and boarded out from service.
ii) defence personnel disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service.
iii) ex-Servicemen and serving personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards.

Priority VIII: Wards of Serving Personnel.

Priority IX : Wives of Serving Personnel.

2. This issues with the approval of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri and supersedes our earlier letters of even number dated 19.05.2017 and 30.11.2017 on the subject.

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(Santosh)

Joint Secretary (Res.lI)

Tel. 23015772

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Source: http://desw.gov.in Click here to view/download the PDF
[http://desw.gov.in/sites/default/files/D-Res-II-DESW_0.pdf]

7^th CPC : Fixation of Pension of Commissioned Officers of Army Medical Corps/Army Dental Corps/Remount & Veterinary Corps retired during Jan 2016 to June 2017.

No. 1(7)/2014/D(Pen/Policy)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare,

New Delhi, 24th May, 2018

The Chief of the Army Staff

The Chief of the Naval Staff

The Chief of the Air Staff

Sub: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on revision of provisions regulating Pension/Gratuity/Commutation of Pension/Family Pension including pensionary awards notified in terms of casualty pensionary awards Fixation of Pension of Commissioned Officers of Army Medical Corps/Army Dental Corps/Remount & Veterinary Corps retired during 1.12016 to 30.6.2017.

Sir,

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's letter No. 17(02)/2016/D(Pen/Pol) dated 4th September, 2017. In accordance with Para 4.1.1 of said letter, the emoluments reckoned for calculation of pension include Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) granted to Medical officers of Army Medical Corps /Army Dental Corps / Remount & Veterinary Corps.

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2. For Medical Officers of Armed Forces who have retired from 1.12016 to 30.6.2017, their pension is based on emoluments which included NPA @ 25% of the pre-revised pay. Orders have been issued by Ministry of Defence vide letter No. 4(10)/2017/D(Med) dated 28th September,2017 for grant of NPA to serving medical officers @ 20% of basic pay w.e.f. 1.7.2017. Accordingly, the medical officers retired/retiring on or after 1.7.2017 are entitled to pension based on emoluments which include NPA at the rate of 20% of the revised basic pay.

3. The matter regarding revision of pension the Medical Officers of Armed Forces who retired during 1.12016 to 30.6.2017 based on revised rate of NPA has been examined by the Government. It has been decided that all kind of pension/family pension in respect of Medical officers of Armed Forces who retired/died during 1.12016 to 30.6.2017 and were drawing NPA at old rates on the date of retirement/death, shall be further revised w.e.f. 1.7.2017 by adding NPA @ 20% to the basic pay on the date of retirement. The fixation of pension/ family pension of retired Medical officers of AMC/ADC/RVC in the above manner, shall be further subject to the condition that emoluments (i.e. Basic Pay MSP + NPA) to be reckoned for pension do not exceed Rs. 2,37,500/- (Rupees two lakh thirty seven thousand and five hundred only). Amount of Gratuity and CVP which has already been notified, shall remain unchanged.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence(F1nance/Pension) vide their ID No. 10(8)/2018/Fin.Pen dated 11.05.2018.

5. Hindi version will follow.

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Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Manoj Sinha)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Source : DESW (click here to view/download pdf)
[http://desw.gov.in/sites/default/files/D-Pen-Pol-DESW.pdf]

Allotment of Sports Activity Grant (SAG) to Rashtriya Rifles - CGDA Circular

Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-10

(Accounts & Budget Division)

Circular

No. A/B/II/11244/Misc./Vol.-II

Dated:24.05.2018

To,

All PCsDA/CsDA,

Subiect: Allotment of Sports Activity Grant (SAG) to Rashtriya Rifles.

Please find enclosed a letter No. 88896/MH 800/GS/FP-2 dated 12.04.2018 received from Dte. Gen. of Financial Planning, GS Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), New Delhi on the aforementioned subject. Same is forwarded herewith for your ready reference.

(Sumit Gajbhiye)

Sr. ACGDA(A&B)

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88896/MH 800/GS/FP-2

12 Apr 2018

INTEGRATED HEADQUATERS OF MoD (ARMY)/GS BRANCH

(DTE GEN OF FINANCIAL PLANNING)

ALLOTMENT OF SPORTS ACTIVITY GRANT (SAG) TO RASHTRlYA RIFLES

1. Pl ref your letter No 332021/A/Coord/BE/RR(FP) dt 26 Mar 2018.

2. The allocation for ‘Sports Activity Grant’ for Army is carried out under MH 800B. ‘Sports Activity Grant’ being a training reqmt of Soldier could be budget from Annual Training Grant, considering that the requirement is limited and no separate Head exists. To meet the immediate requirement of development of sports facilities, Annual Training Grant allotted to formations units of Rashtriya Rifles may be utilized. However, ‘Sports Activity Grant’ facility can only be created on A1 defence land and no construction Works (building etc) can be undertaken.

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3. For necessary clarification/ instruction to Controllers please.

(Navneet Bakshi)

Col

Dir, FP-2

Source: http://cgda.nic.in

LTC / concessions /Sea Passage claims of service personnel posted at A&N group of islands

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

(Audit-IV)

संख्‍या. AT/lV/4026/PC-8

दिनांक 28.05.2018

सेवा में

समस्‍त PCsDA/CsDA

विषय :- Admissibility of Free Sea Passage to service Personnel posted at A&N Islands

इस मुख्‍यालय द्वारा निर्गत पत्र संख्‍या AT/IV/4026/PC-8 दिनांक 25.04.2018 की प्रति सूचना एवं आवश्‍यक कार्यवाही हेतु cgda की website www.cgda.nic.in पर Circulars and Orders - > Audit पर उपलब्‍ध है जिसे download किया जा सकता है।

Sd/-

वरि र ले सहायक महानियंत्रक (ले प - 1)

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Office of CGDA Ulan Batar Road Palam Delhi Cantt. - 110010

No. AT/lV/4026/PC-8

Dated:25.04.2018

To,
The PCDA(AF)
The PCDA(Navy)
The CDA(IDS)

Sub : Admissibility of Free Sea Passage to service Personnel.

The case regarding admissibility of Free Sea Passage to service personnel posted at A&N islands was referred to MOD for clarification. The MoD vide ID Note No. 10(8)/2014-D(Mov) dt. 224.2016 and 7.3.2018 has clarified the LTC/concession entitlement of the Service Personnel posted at A&N group of Islands as under:

"Service Personnel posted in A&N Islands are entitled for the following LTC/concessions as per various government orders:

i. Normal LTC under provisions of Rule 177 (A/B} and 184 of Travel Regulations.

ii. In addition they are entitled to one additional free passage including Sea Passage to their SPR/ Hometown in terms of Gol MOD letter No. 5(30)/07/D(Mov}/210 dt. 28th April 2010. This has been incorporated under Rule 177(c) of Travel Regulations (2014 Edition).

iii. As per GoI MOD letter No. 67669/AC/ PS 3(a)/1613/D (Pay/Services} dated 13th March 1973 service personnel and their families are entitled Free Sea Passage of appropriate class once a year to Kolkata/ Chennai & back in addition to LTC."

LTC / concessions /Sea Passage claims of service personnel posted at A&N group of islands may be dealt with accordingly.

This issues with the approval of JT. CGDA(P&W)

Sd/-

Sr. ACGDA (AT-IV)

Source: Click here to view/download the PDF
[http://cgda.nic.in/audit/circulars/AT-IV-Admissibility-290518.pdf]

NPS : Partial withdrawal for skill development/re-skilling, other self development activities and establishment of own venture or start-ups - PFRDA Circular

पेंशन निधि विनियामक और
विकास प्राधिकरण
बी—14/ए, छत्रपति शिवाजी भवन,
कुतुब संस्थागत क्षेत्र,
कटवारिया सराय, नई दिल्ली—110016

PENSION FUND REGULATORY
AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
B-14/A, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Qutab Institutional Area,
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016.

Circular

Circular No. PFRDA/2018/47/Reg-Exit/4

Date: 24.05.2018

To,

All Stakeholders and subscribers under NPS

Subiect: Permission of Partial withdrawal “Towards meeting the expenses by subscriber for skill development/re-skilling or for any other self-development activities and meeting the expenses by subscriber for establishment of own venture or any start-ups

In continuation of circular no- PFRDA/2018/40/Exit dated 10.01.2018, issued on applicability & handling of partial withdrawal, we are issuing this circular referring the terms of proviso (f) & (g) of sub-regulation (1)(A) of regulation 8 of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2018, notified w.e.f 18.05.2018. Authority hereby prescribes the following-

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1. Partial withdrawal “Towards meeting the expenses by subscriber for skill development/re-skilling or for any other self-development activities".

(i). Definition:

“Self-development/Skill Development/Re-skilling” of an employee defines the value addition to the employee in terms of knowledge and acquiring new skills related to job & personality development. Value addition in the skills of the employee not only add value for the organization but also for own development of the employee to increase the opportunity for his/her professional career by gaining higher education/professional qualifications/technical courses etc . It also enables the employee to undergo, in or out of India, for a special course consisting of higher studies or specialized training in a professional or a technical subject and having a direct close connection with the sphere of his duty.

(ii). Coverage :

a). Skill Development/Re-skilling of emponee/SeIf-development activities (on request of employee) sponsored by employer for employee shall not be covered for eligible class for partial withdrawal because in such programmes employer bears all the expenses

b). Skill Development/Re-skilling of employeeISeIf-development activities (on request of employee) wherein employee-employer relationship is established, following will be eligible for partial withdrawal.

Course/degree/diploma/certificate for Self-development activities/Skill Development/Re-skilling of an employee which are not sponsored by employer will be eligible for partial withdrawal on the request of the employee, provided following conditions are fulfilled

(a) A “No objection Certificate “ should be provided by employer if the employee-employer service rules/regulations/guidelines provide for the same.

(b) In respect of identification of the course/degree/diploma/certificate for higher education/professional qualifications/skill development programs etc , the duration of the same should be 3 months or more

(c) The course should be recognised by University/approved organisation recognised institutes/registered centres such as AICTE/UGC/NISM/NIBM/ICAI/IIM/other accredited bodies.

(d) The course should be either a regular program or a distance education program or a skill development program.

(e) Documents should be verified by the processing nodal office/PoPs/Aggregators before authorising partial withdrawal.

(f) Amount which can be releases under this clause shall be subject to the actual fee of the course /training , subject to the maximum ceiling of 25 % of employee’s own contributions, without considering the returns thereto.

(iii). Documentation:

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The Nodal office/PoP/Aggregator would ensure that the subscriber has provided following documents before authorizing partial withdrawal:

a. Admission /sanctions letter from university in India/abroad with fee details.
b. For distance learning programs , copy/s of invoice/s which confirm the payment of required fee for desired course
c. For other skill development programmes, copy of invoices confirming payment of fee for the desired course.
d. Study leave sanction Ietter/NOC provided by the organisation/department/ministry, if required in terms of the employee’s service conditions

2. Partial withdrawal “Towards meeting the expenses by subscriber for establishment of own venture or any start-ups”

(i). Definition:

“Start-ups/establishment of own business” means setting up a new entity bringing existing business under any registration guidelines issued by Government of India.

(ii). Coverage:

a). Partial withdrawal under this clause shall not be applicable where employee- employer relationship exists.

b). For subscribers who are registered under All Citizen Model (In an Individual Capacity) : Following shall be covered under this clause

(a) Start-ups/establishment of new business.

(b) Managing family business ( in the name of the subscriber ) with valid registration with government authorities like GST/Income Tax/Govt. Departments

(c) Existing business (in the name of the subscriber) under the registration issued by Government authorities like GST/Income Tax/Govt. Departments.

(d) Acquiring existing business (from others ) with valid registration in his/her name.

(e) Entity should be classified as either a proprietorship or a partnership only.

(f) Professionals

(g) Self-employed individuals.

(iii). Documentation:

For the purpose of identification for grant of partial withdrawal; nodal office/PoP/Aggregator would ensure before authorizing partial withdrawal that the subscriber has provided the following documents

a. Registration Certificate of entity.

b. Proof of ownership of the entity ( it should be in the name of the subscriber)

c. Registration number issued by Government authorities like GST/Income Tax/Govt. Departments.

3. Limits : It shall be as mentioned under regulations 8 (B) of the Exit Regulations i.e

(a) the subscriber shall have been in the National Pension System at least for a period of three years from the date of his or herjoining;

(b) the subscriber shall be permitted to withdraw accumulations not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the contributions made by him or her and standing to his or her credit in his or her individual pension account, as on the date of application for withdrawal without considering any returns thereon;

4. Frequency : It shall be same as mentioned under the existing regulations 8 (C) i.e the subscriber shall be allowed to withdraw only a maximum of three times during the entire tenure of subscription under the National Pension System.

5. Other terms & conditions and regulatory conditions as mentioned in the regulation 8 of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015 and amendments thereto shall continue.

Venkateswarlu Peri

(Chief General Manager)

Source: PFRDA
[http://www.pfrda.org.in//MyAuth/Admin/showimg.cshtml?ID=1368]

Instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of OBC: CGDA

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010

FT. STQTI.NIII/8201/2/Vol-85(Part-II)

दिनांक : 23.05.2018

सेवा में,

सभी रक्षा लेखा प्रधान नियंत्रक/रक्षा लेखा नियंत्रक/प्र.ले.नि.(फै.)

AII PCsDA/ CsDA / PCA (Fys)

विषय: Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Class (OBCs)- regarding.

उपरोक्त विषय पर भारत सरकार रक्षा मंत्रालय के दिनांक 01.05.2018 की ID सं. 23(1)/2018/D(JCM) के अंतर्गत DOP&T की दिनांक 04.04.2018 के उपरोक्त विषय से संबंधित OM F.No. 43011/4/2018-Estt.(Res) की प्रति सूचना, मार्गदर्शन एवं अनुपालन हेतु प्रेषित की जाती है।

A copy of DOP&T OM F. No. 43011/4/2018-Estt.(Res) dated-04.04.2018 received under Government of India Ministry of Defence ID No. 23(1)/2018/D(JCM), dated 04.04.2018 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information, guidance and compliance.

Sd/-

(पी.के. राय)

र.ले.व.उप महानियंत्रक (प्रशा)

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Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Defence

D(JCM)

Subject:- Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-regarding.

Please find enclosed herewith a copy of DOP&T OM No. 43011/4/2018-Estt.(Res.) dated 4th April, 2018 on the subject mentioned above, which is self-explanatory.

2. All addressees are, therefore, requested to go through various provisions of the aforesaid O.M and acquaint themselves about its provisions for information and compliance.

Encl.as Above

(Pawan Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Click here to view DOP&T OM No. 43011/4/2018-Estt.(Res.) dated 4th April, 2018

Source: CGDA Click here to view/download the PDF

Calendar 2018 for Cadre Review of Central Group ‘A’ Services: DoPT

F.No. I. 11019/9/2018-CRD Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Cadre Review Division

***

Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,

New Delhi, dated 25 /5/2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Calendar for Cadre Review of Central Group ‘A’ Services

The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of this Department’s OM No. I. 11011/1/1009-CRD dated 14/12/2010 the ideal periodicity of cadre review is 5 years. Despite the said instructions and repeated reminders, it has been observed that the said periodicity is not followed. The cadre review in some cases is pending for even more than 40 years.

2.In view of the above, this Department has prepared a calendar (Annexure) for cadre review of the Central group ‘A’ Services, which is required to be followed by the Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCA) strictly. The months and year mentioned in the calendar is the time frame by which the cadre review proposal should be submitted by the Cadre Controlling Authorities to DoPT positively.

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3.All the CCAs are therefore requested to submit cadre review proposals in accordance with the calendar without any exemption. For other service which have not been mentioned in the calendar and the cadre review is not due, the Cadre Controlling Authority concerned may submit their proposal in accordance with the Cadre Review Guidelines, as and when they feel that the cadre review is required.

4.Any proposal for addition in cadre strength of Central Group ‘A’ Services (Creation, encadrement, upgradation, merger etc.) must be routed through DoPT as reiterated in this Department’s OM No. I. 11019/17/2016- CRD dated 15/2/2017.

Sd/-

(M S Subramanya Rao)

Director (CRD)

ANNEXURE

CALENDAR FOR CADRE REVIEW/MIDTERM CADRE REVIEW 2018

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Cadre Review completed :

Central Industrial Security Force
Indian Petroleum and Explosive Safety Service (IPESS) (New Service)

Proposals under consideration :

Indian Railway Personnel Service
Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Railway Stores Service
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers
Railway Protection Force
Indian Defence Estate Service
Indian Naval Armament Service
Indian P&T Building Works Service
Indian Economic Service
Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service

JULY

Defence Research and Development Service
Survey of India Group ‘A’
Indian Metrological Service

AUGUST

Central Water Engineering Service
Medical cadre of BSF
Medical cadre of ITBP
Medical cadre of CRPF
Indo—Tibet Border Police
Indian Foreign Service
Central Health Service
Indian Railway Medical Service

SEPTEMBER

Defence Quality Assurance Service
Indian Legal Service
Indian Corporate Law Service

OCTOBER

Geological Survey of India (All services)
Central Engineering Service (CPWD)
Central Architect Service (CPWD)
Central Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Service (CPWD)
Military Engineering Service [Engineering cadre (IDSE), Surveyor cadre and Architect cadre]

NOVEMBER

Indian Revenue Service
Indian Radio Regulatory Service
Central Labour service

DECEMBER

Indian Revenue Service (Customs)
Indian Cost Accounts Service
Indian Information Service (Mid-term review)

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Note:

For IPESS Cabinet approval obtained. Notification/Order to be issued by the Department.
For Indian Economic Service, CCA is required to provide information sought by DoPT latest by 30/5/2018
The month indicated above is the target month for the CCAs for submission of cadre review proposal to this department.
Services, where cadre review could not be undertaken due to any court cases (s) related to cadre review, the concerned CCA may provide detail of such case and reason(s) for non conducting cadre review with approval of Minister-in-charge. In remaining cases, even if the CCA is of the view that no change required in the cadre, objective of the formation of service, changes which took place since last Cadre Review, requirement of service/posts in present scenario may be assessed and sent to this department with the approval of Minister-in-Charge.
CCA concerned may develop their own calendar for cadre review of Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ posts. No requirement for sending proposal of cadre review of Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ to this department unless question of policy or up gradation of posts from Group ‘B’ to Group ‘A’ is involved.
For any assistance, Cadre Review Division of DOPT may be consulted.

Source: DoPT Click here to view/download the PDF
[http://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D2/D02adm/Calender0bdCn.pdf]

Consultation with the Commission in respect of Retired officers of Public Sector Banks - clarifications

CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION

Satarkta Bhawan, G.P.O. Complex,

Block A, INA, New Delhi-110023

No. 018/VGL/021

Dated 2nd May 2018

Circular No.03/05/18

Subject: Consultation with the Commission in respect of Retired officers of Public Sector Banks - clarifications reg.

The Commission at present is being consulted at two stages in vigilance cases / disciplinary proceedings i.e. first stage advice is obtained on the investigation reports, and second stage advice is obtained before a final decision is taken at the conclusion of the proceedings, as per extant laid down procedures.

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2. The Commission while examining references received from various Public Sector Banks for advice has observed instances of non-consultation in matters of retired officers of SMGS-V and above of the Public Sector Banks. Though the levels/categories of officers of SMGS-V and above have been notified for referring cases for advice of the Commission, some PSBs are not consulting the Commission for advice in all matters involving vigilance angle or before initiating action under the Pension Regulations of the respective banks, i.e., first stage advice.

3. It is clarified that the Commission is required to be consulted at first stage as well as second stage, in matters of retired officers, i.e. officers of SMGS-V and above, as per the prescribed procedure when action is proposed to be initiated after retirement under the Pension Regulations too.

4. All Public Sector Banks are advised to ensure as clarified above.

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Sd/-

(J. Vinod Kumar)

Director

Source: cvc.nic.in Click here to view/download the PDF
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Clarification on abolition of posts lying vacant for more than five years: Finance Ministry to Confederation

No.772655/E.Coord.I/18

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block. New Delhi

Dated 23rd May, 2018

To
Shri M. Krishnan, General Secretary & Member
Standing Committee National Council, JCM
1st Floor, North Avenue,'Po‘Building, New Delhi-110001

Sub: Forwarding of Representation/Petition-regarding abolition of posts lying vacant for more than five years.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to your representation dated 26th March, 2018 addressed to Hon’ble Prime Minister and a similar reference separately addressed to Hon’ble Finance Minister on the above mentioned subject.

2. The matter has been examined keeping in mind the submissions made by you in respect of this Department’s O.M. dated 16.01.2018. It appears that the above issue has been raised in view of this Department’s instructions dated 12.04.2017. This Department had issued compendium of instructions with the approval of Competent Authority in supersession of all previous instructions/orders regarding creation, continuation, transfer and revival of posts. In this regard, it is seen that while issuing the compendium of instructions, some changes in the timelines have been made to ease and speed up the procedure for revival of posts under “deemed-abolished category". The changes made in the recent order is tabulated below:
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Sl. No.	Prior to 12.04.2017 Order	After 12.04.2017 Order
1	The period of live post lying vacant had been one year since its creation.	Now, the post would fall under deemed-abolished category after a period of two years. The newly created posts, which do not have RRs would fall under the category of ‘deemed-abolished" after a period of 3 years.
2	Physical files were received for creation/ continuation/ revival/ transfer of posts.	Now, the procedure for revival/continuation of posts under deemed-abolition has been made through e-office cutting down the processing time.
3	The guidelines/instructions for creation/ revival/ continuation/ transfer of posts were in a scattered manner.	A compendium of instructions has been issued to deal with the creation/ revival/ continuation/ transfer of posts.
4	This Department had been receiving proposals for the posts which have been lying vacant even for more than 20-30 years.	Due to this inordinate delay, this Department has issued order for revival of posts with stipulated conditions. The posts can be got revived from Department of Expenditure subject to fulfilling of stipulated conditions.

3. In view of the above, it is felt that this Department vide its consolidated instructions/guidelines dated 12.04.2017 had directed all the Ministries/Departments to abolish all the posts which are lying vacant for more than five years. Since most of the instructions were issued long time back and in a scattered manner, it became imperative for this Department to issue a compendium of instructions covering all the aspects relating to creation/revival/continuation/transfer of posts. It is seen that while issuing the instructions, this Department has also increased the period of live posts from one year to two/three years and, now, the post would fall under deemed-abolished category after a period of two years. The newly created posts, which do not have RRs would fall under the category of ‘deemed-abolished’ after a period of 3 years. These posts can be got revived subject to fulfilment of stipulated conditions. This Department has also cutting down the processing time by directing all the Ministries/Departments to submit their proposal in e-office mode. In addition, if a post, which had been lying vacant for more than five years and could not be agreed for revival by this Department, but is considered to be essential for smooth functioning by AM for which sincere efforts were made to fill it up by AM, a fresh proposal for creation of post containing full functional justification with the concurrence of the competent authority may be referred to this Department.

5. I hope the above clarifies the position in the matter.

Yours faithfully,

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Sd/-

(Sobeer Singh)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: Confederation

Regularisation of PPF accounts opened in Joint names

SB Order No. 06/2018

F.No.32-01/2017-SB

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001.

Dated: 28 .05.2018

To,

All Heads of Circles/Regions

Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.

Subject:-Regularisation of PPF accounts opened in Joint names

Respected Sir/ Madam,

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The undersigned is directed to say that vide their OM No. 3/1/2016-NS dated 07.05.2018, the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division), New Delhi have informed that the as per the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968, a PPF account can not be opened in joint names, i.e. in the names of more than one individual. Ministry of Finance has been receiving references from various Banks and Post Offices seeking regularization of irregular PPF accounts opened in joint capacity. The matter has been, examined in Ministry of Finance afresh and decided that all the institutions (Dept of Posts/Agency Banks) may undertake a one-time exercise to identify PPF accounts opened in joint capacity in contravention of the provisions of the Scheme and forward a consolidated proposal for regularization of all such PPF accounts opened by various Accounts Offices (Post Offices/Bank Branches) under them to DEA/MoF by August 30, 2018. All such joint accounts shall be considered for regularization by converting, them into single accounts in the name of one of the joint subscribers. Banks/Department of Posts are also required to indicate in their proposals the name of one of the joint subscribers in respect of each such account, in whose name the account may be regularized.

2. The Circles are accordingly requested to launch special drives for the purpose to identify PPF account opened in joint capacity, if any & forward a detailed consolidated proposal for the whole of the Circle, for sending the same onward to DEA/MoF seeking regularization. Circles are requested to take up it on Priority arrange to send their consolidated proposal so as to reach this office by 31.07.2018, so that this office may compile & send the same to DEA/MoF by the due date, i.e. 30.08.2018. The DEA/MoF would consider such joint accounts for regularization by converting them into single account in the name of one of the joint subscribers. It should, therefore be indicated clearly in the proposal as to in whole name (for amongst the joint subscribers) the account is to be made single regularized.

3. It may kindly be noted that no request for regularization in such cases shall be entertained after the said deadline & responsibility would lie on the concerned Circle on account of any additional obligation arising out of court cases or otherwise for opening of such irregular PPF accounts.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

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Yours Sincerely,

Sd/-

(P L Meena)

Assistant Director (SB-I)

Source: Deptt of Posts Click here to view/download the PDF

[http://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=2848]

Date up to which enhanced family pension payable: for 7 years or 67 years of age of deceased retired govt servant

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE

TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,

NEW DELHI - 110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/Clarification/13(Vol-Ill)/2018-19/32

28.05.2018

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Date up to which enhanced family pension payable.

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has clarified vide its ID No.1/1(5) 2018-P&PW (E) 32206 dated-12.04.2018 that family pension at enhanced rates will be payable for 7 years or till the deceased retired government servant would have attained the age of 67 years had he survived, whichever is less, irrespective of type of retirement, date of retirement and age of superannuation applicable in the case of retired Govt. servant. This would equally apply in all Central Civil Govt. Departments/ Offices including Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Medical Officers.

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This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).

(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari)

(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

Ph No.011-26103074

cpao-date-upto-which-enhanced-family-pension-payable

Source: CPAO (click to view/download pdf)
[https://cpao.nic.in/pdf/date_upto_which.pdf]

Railways: Relaxation in upper age limit for direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts are also applicable in the case of engagement of substitutes

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29/Pt.(3246807)

New Delhi, dated:21.05.2018.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units.

Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to non-gazetted posts on the Railways.

Reference has been received from one of the zonal railways, seeking clarification, whether Board’s instructions contained in the letter of even number dated 21.02.2018 (RBE No.25/2018), regarding relaxation of upper age limit are applicable in the case of engagement of substitutes or otherwise.
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The matter has been looked into and it is clarified that relaxation in upper age limit provided vide RBE No.25/2018 are also applicable in the case of engagement of substitutes.

(This disposes of South Central Railway’s letter No.P(R)/563/XII dated 06.03.2018)

(Ravi Shekhar)

Jt.Dir.Estt.(N)-II

Railway Board

Source: Railway Board

Proposals for holding Conferences/Workshops/Seminars, etc. (Domestic & International) involving expenditure Rs. 40 lakh or less may be decided by the Ministries/Departments - DoE guidelines

No. 19/(36)/E.Coord/2018
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.Coord Branch
***

New Delhi, the 30th May, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Guidelines to be followed for holding of Conferences/ Workshops/ Seminars, etc. (Domestic & International)

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure has been issuing guidelines for holding of Conferences/ Workshops/ Seminars, etc. (Domestic & International) from time to time with the objective that Ministries/Departments undertake such events keeping in mind the absolute necessity of it and adhering to utmost economy. The extant guidelines have been reviewed and stand revised.

2. It has been decided that henceforth only proposals involving expenditure above Rs. 40 lakhs for International as well as domestic Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops etc, will need to be referred to the Department of Expenditure.

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3. International conferences/ workshops / seminars / meetings etc:

i) All proposals involving expenditure of Rs. 40 Lakh or less for holding conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ meetings etc. involving participation of foreign delegates may be decided by the Ministry/ Department in consultation with their Financial Adviser The approval of the Minister in Charge, political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs and clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs from security angle (wherever required) shall be obtained.

ii) All Proposals involving expenditure above Rs. 40 (Forty) lakh for incurring expenditure on holding conferences,’ workshops/ seminars/ meetings etc. with international participation should be referred to the Department of Expenditure (DOE) with the approval of the Minister in Charge. political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs and clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs from security angle (wherever required) for obtaining approval of the Cabinet Secretary through Secretary (Expenditure).

iii) Commitment for bearing travel/ accommodation cost on participants from foreign countries should be kept to the barest minimum. Ministries/ Departments shall exercise utmost economy and austerity in this regard

iv) “In-principle” approval of the Minister-in-charge should be taken sufficiently in advance before the event.

v) Priority will be given to those conferences that arise out of international agreements/ obligations. Other conferences etc. should be planned only if there is residual provision in the Budget.

vi) All preparations for holding the conference and other formalities should be completed sufficiently in advance to avoid any last minute hitch and embarrassment.

vii) All administrative arrangements including issuance of invitations should be done after receiving Cabinet Secretary’s approval or as per the powers delegated under this OM.

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4. Domestic conferences/ workshops / seminars/ meetings etc:

Proposals involving RS 40 (Forty) lakh or less may be decided by the Ministry/ Department in consultation with their Financial Adviser. proposals involving expenditure above Rs 40 (Forty) lakh for incurring expenditure on holding conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ meetings etc, with participation limited to Indian delegates only may be referred to Department of Expenditure for approval of Secretary (Expenditure). Approval of Secretary of the Ministry/ Department may be Obtained prior to the file being referred to Department of Expenditure.

5. Autonomous Bodies:

i) Conferences held by Autonomous Bodies generally generate revenue from sponsorships and registrations and most of the time either they do not require government support or require in small portions. Administrative Ministries are competent to grant approval for holding the conferences (whether domestic or international) where no funds are required from Government

ii) However, if Government funds are required and the financial assistance required is more than Rs. 40 Lakhs for International as well as Domestic conferences/ workshops ‘seminars/ meetings etc. such cases shall be referred to Department of Expenditure.

6. General Instructions:

While referring the cases of Conferences etc., whether domestic or international, to Department of Expenditure, following may be strictly adhered to:

(i) Holding of Exhibitions/ fairs/ seminars/ conferences/ workshops etc. abroad should be discouraged except for promotion of trade and business and for projection of ‘Brand India’. For this purpose, depending on the nature of event, if more than one Ministry/ Department is involved, a Nodal Ministry/ Department should be identified to take the lead for coordinating and organizing the event.

(ii) All proposals referred to Department of Expenditure on the subject should be sent at least one month in advance of commencement of the event and only through the Financial Adviser concerned While referring the proposals to the Department of Expenditure, it may be ensured that necessary clearances viz. from Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs etc. and approval of competent authority in the Ministry/ Department have been obtained and placed in the file. In the absence of these, the proposals will be returned without processing in the Department of Expenditure

(iii) Sufficient provision in the relevant Budget should be ensured before such proposals are processed in the Ministry/ Department and before referring proposals to Department of Expenditure. The proposal should clearly indicate the budget provision.

(iv) Stipulated timeline for submission of proposals may be adhered to strictly. It may be noted that henceforth, delayed proposals will not be processed unless accompanied by a Delay Report containing reasons for delay, duly approved by the Administrative Secretary.

(v) Holding of conferences/ workshops / seminars/ meetings etc. in Five Star Hotels is banned except in case of bilateral/ multilateral official engagements held at the level Of Minister-in-Charge or Administrative Secretary with foreign Government or international bodies of which India is a Member. Any deviation in this regard should be referred to the Department of Expenditure with adequate justification.

(vi) Ministries/Departments shall not resort to seeking ex post- facto approval on the proposals since they are liable to be rejected. Hence, adequate advance planning and obtention of all requisite approvals/clearances is emphasized

7. Notwithstanding the enhancement in the prescribed expenditure ceiling, all Ministries/ Departments shall ensure utmost economy in public expenditure.

8. This is in supersession of Department of Expenditure’s earlier instructions on tie subject cited above issued vide following OMs NO.:

i) 19(9)/E.Coord/2011 dated 5th March, 2015

ii)19(9)/E.Coord/2012 dated 12th July, 2012

iii)19(9)/E.Coord/2012 dated 13th September, 2011

iv) 7(1)/E.Coord/2010 dated 13th September, 2010

v) 7(1)/E.Coord/2010 dated 31st May, 2010

vi) 7(1)/E.Coord/2002 dated 28th May, 2003

9. These instructions will come into operation with immediate effect.

Sd/-
(H. Atheli)
Director
Tel : 2309 2604

Source: Ministry of Finance/Department of Expenditure

[https://doe.gov.in/sites/default/files/Conference_OM_30%20May%202018_0.pdf]

Classification of casualties of ammunition accidents of 31.05.2016 at CAD Pulgaon and grant of Liberalized Family Pension

No.16(5)/ 2016/D(Pen/Pol)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, Dated: 31 May, 2018

The Chief of the Army Staff

The Chief of the Naval Staff

The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject: Classification of casualties of ammunition accidents of 31.5.2016 at Central Ammunition Depot(CAD) Pulgaon and grant of Liberalized Family Pension(LFP) to NoK-reg.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to IHQ of MoD(Army) letter No. 12841/13/2016/PC/AG/MP 5(d) (Cas Sec) dated 20.12.2016 on the subject mentioned above wherein it was informed that on 31.5.2016 a fire broke out in the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) Pulgaon. While fire-fighting operations were in progress, at about midnight the entire quantity of mine stores in Explosive Stores House 192 with net explosive content of 135,275 Kgs detonated resulting in death of 19 and grievous injuries to 17 military, DSC and civilian personnel. As per the existing provisions, the death/disability of Armed Forces Personnel were classified as Physical Casualty(PC), attributable to Military Service.

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2. Representations were received from Next of Kin (NoK) of the casualties for the classification of the aforesaid casualty as Battle Casualty(BC) to make them eligible for Liberalized Family Pension and Ex-gratia compensation under Category D of MoD letter No. 1(2)/97/D(Pen-C) dated 31.01.2001.

3. High number of casualties has resulted due to detonation of huge amount of explosive material contained in mine Stores of CAD, Pulgaon. The case for classification of said casualties as BC has been considered in this Ministry. It has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority that as an exception, Military Personnel who died/disabled/injured in the above mentioned ammunition accident shall be eligible for BC status for compensation/pension/gratuity as is admissible in terms of MoD letter No. 1(2)/97/D(Pen-C) dated 31.01.2001.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Division of this Ministry vide their ID No.10(4)/2010/FIN/PEN dated 31.05.2018.

6. Hindi version will follow.

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Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Manoj Sinha)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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LIST OF EMPANELLED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS AS ON 30.05.2018 IN RANCHI

HOSPITALS

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
1	RAJ HOSPITAL	MAIN ROAD RANCHI PIN-834001 TEL-NO.-0651-2331128	MANDEEP DARAR PH-9771466638 SANJAY KUMAR VERMA PH-9771466638	NON NABH	GENERAL MEDICAL, SURGERY, NEURO-SURGERY ORTHO, EYE, ENT, GASTRO-ENTEROLOGY LAPROSCOPIC/ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY ONCHOLOGY SURGERY EXCEPT RADIOTHERAPY, GYNAE.& OBST.DENTAL, RECENTLY INCLUDED CARDIAC UNIT
2	SHREE JAGANNATH HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE	NEAR MACHHALI GHAR OPPOSITE RAJBHAWAN BOOTY ROAD RANCHI PIN-834001 TEL-NO.-	RUKHSAR ALAM PH- 8252464944 SUSHMITA NIMBOO PH-7764838830	NON NABH	General Medicine, Orthropaedic Surgery Laproscopic Surgery & Diagnostic Neurosurgery, Gastro-enterology, diagnostic Eye, ENT
3	MAA RAM PYARI HOSPITAL RESEARCH CENTRE PVT. LTD.	YADAV BHAWAN KARAMTOLI RANCHI-432001 TEL-NO.-0651- 2360309	DR. S.P.MISHRA PH-9431325611 ASHISH KUMAR PH-6201272827	NON NABH QCI Recommended wef.22.02.2018	LUSIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Including Joint Surg

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EXCLUSIVE EYE CENTRES

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
1	KASHYAP MEMORIAL EYE HOSPITAL	PURULIA ROAD RANCHI-834001 TEL-NO.-0651-2531255	JUHI KHAN PH-9608210022 RAJ KUMAR 9693710011	NABH	Exclusive Eye Care Centre EXCEPT RETINA SURGERY
2	CONTACARE EYE HOSPITAL	PEE PEE COMPOUND MAIN ROAD RANCHI-834002 TEL-NO.-0651- 2331407	ASHIM BHATTACHARYA PH- 9931127852 RATNAWALA DUTTA PH-8291916109	NON-NABH QCI Recommended wef.17.11.2017	Exclusive Eye Care Centre

EXCLUSIVE DENTAL CLINICS

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
	NIL

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DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABL Accredited /Non NABL	Facilities empanelled for
1	RAJDHANI PATHOLOGY & X RAY CENTRE	ST. PETER GALI DHURWA RANCHI- 834002 PH-9835125746	ANOJ SAHAY PH-	NABL wef.8.5.2018	Laboratory Investigation except Xray

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CGHS Dehradun: List of empanelled Hospitals, Eye Care Centre, Dental Clinic & Diagnostic Centre as on 31.05.2018

LIST OF EMPANELLED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS AS ON 31.05.2018 IN CGHS DEHRADUN

HOSPITALS

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
1	Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital	Patel Nagar Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2522200	Dr. Vinay Roy(MS)- 7895618133 Mr. Mahesh Rawat (Manager) - 9760308989	Non-NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery including Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures, Nephrology (Including Dialysis), Interventional Cardiology & Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery.Eye Care Facilities and Dental Care facilities and Interventional Cardiology & Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery
2	Max Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Max Health Care Institute Ltd.)	Malsi, Mussoorie Diversion Road, Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-6673000.	Rahul Prashad(MS)-9560912424 Ronald May(Manager)- 9711131799	NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery including Joint Replacement, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, ENT, Urology & Urosurgery Nephrology (Including Dialysis), Interventional Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures, Cancer treatment (Surgery & Chemotherapy) and Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures.
3	Subharti Hospital	Shubharti Puram, Kotda Santaur, Aamwala Road, P.O Chandanwadi, Nanda Ki Chowki Prem Nagar Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2771925	Dr. Jeevan Asha (MS)7617585580	Non-NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, ENT, Eye, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Nephrology & Urology, Paediatrics Surgery, Dental Procedure & Diagnostics.
4	Fortis Escorts Hospital	2nd Floor, (Coronation Hospital), Curzon Road, Dalanwala Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-3980201, 3980213	Dr. Sandeep singh(Director)- 9711165260 Mr. Vipin Bahuguna( Manager) 7895670999	Non-NABH Accredited	Interventional Cardiology & Cardio Vascular and Cardiac Surgery
5	Bharat Heart Institute	55-E.C Road Dehrdaun. Tel No. 0135-2650580	Dr. Chetan Sharma (MS)- 9720892143 sachin Pandey(Manager)- 8394922226	Non-NABH Accredited	Interventional Cardiology & Cardio Vascular and Cardiac Surgery.
6	Krishna Medical Center (A Multi Speciality Hospital)	22- Inder Road Dehradun. Tel No.0135-2654321	Dr. Geeta Khanna(MS)- 9412058970 Vikas Jha(Manager)-9412902102	Non-NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery including Joint Replacement, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics & Pediatric Surgery, Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures, Urology, Phisiotherapy, ENT, Eye, Dental, & Diagnostics.
7	Himalayan Hospital (Aunit of Swami Rama Himalayan University)	Swami Rama Nagar, Doiwala, Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2471200, 2471317	Dr. YS Bhist(MS)-01352471239 M.M. Mathavar (Manager)-8194009629	Non-NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, Urology & Urosurgery Nephrology (Including Dialysis), Lithotripsy, Orthopedic Surgery including Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, ENT, Cancer treatment (Surgery, Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy), Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatric Surgery, Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Interventional Cardiology, Dermatology, Eye, Psychiatry, Dental Procedure & Diagnostics.
8	Kanishk Surgical & Super Speciality Hospital	Haridwar Bypass, Near Railway Crossing, Dehradun. Tel No. 0135- 2670040, 52	Dr. Riti Gupta(MS)-9412988187 Tanya Tewari(Manager)-8941965723	Non-NABH Accredited	General Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Cancertreatment (Surgery, Chemotherapy), Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic procedures & Diagnostics.

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EXCLUSIVE EYE CENTRES

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
1	Amritsar Eye Clinic & Lasik Laser Centre.	122/1, E.C Road Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2652585.	Dr. Dinesh Sharma(MS)- 9837056131 Sh. V.K. Chadda(Manager)- 9897705988	Non-NABH Accredited	Exclusive Eye Care Centre
2	Drishti Eye Institute (Unit of Luthra Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.)	58, Chakrata Road, Dehradun. Tel. No. 0135-2717500.	Dr. Shashank Gandhe(MS)- 7300931957 Mukesh Mingwal(Manager)- 8076185583	Non-NABH Accredited	Exclusive Eye Care Centre
3	The Eye Clinic.	3-A, Chakrata Road, Near Doon Paramedical College Dehradun.	Dr. vinod Arora(MS)- 9997171888	Non-NABH Accredited
4	Navjyoti Eye Hospital	C-8, Shiva Complex, Nehru Colony Dehradun. Tel No. 2672302	Dr. Subha Malhotra(MS)- 8954948708	Non-NABH Accredited	Exclusive Eye Care Centre

EXCLUSIVE DENTAL CLINICS

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABH Accredited /Non NABH	Facilities empanelled for
	Nil

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DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES

S N	Name of the Hospital	Address and Tel. No.	Name of Nodal officer with Contact number	NABL Accredited /Non NABL	Facilities empanelled for
1	Chandan Diagnostic Centre (A Unit of Chandan Health CareLtd.)	Patel Nagar Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2522200	Mayank Kumar(MS)-7234902037 Manoj Belwal(Manager)-9918401923	NABL Accredited	X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, ECG, EEG, OPG, PFT, 2-D Echo, TMT, Color Doppler, andLaboratory Investigations
2	Dr. Ahuja’s Pathology & Imaging Centre	7-B, Astley Hall, Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-26579001, 2659700.	Dr. Alok Ahuja(MS)-9837009700 Ms. SujataKumar(Manager)- 9927010920	NABL Accredited	CT Scan, Mammography, Ultrasound, Color Doppler, Bone Densitometry, X-ray and Laboratary Investigation.
3	Doon MRI & Diagnostics (A Unit of Doon MRI Pvt. Ltd.)	5, Cross Road (Near SBI Main Branch) Dehradun. Tel No. 0135- 2653992, 2719909	Dr. Harish Bhatia(MS)- 9358123992 Nitin Garg(Manager)- 9319406520	Non-NABL Accredited	MRI, CT Scan, Ultrasound, Color Doppler, X-Ray, Mammography and Bone Densitometry
4	Shri Mahant Indiresh Hospital	Patel Nagar Dehradun. Tel No. 0135-2522200	Dr. Vinay Roy(MS)- 7895618133 Mr. Mahesh Rawat (Manager) - 9760308989	NABL Accredited	X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, ECG, EEG, Nerve Conduction Velocity, Mammography, IVP and Laboratory Investigations

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