Instructions for processing foreign visits of officers – Finmin Orders dt.27.11.2017

No.4(4)/E.Coord/2015

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, 27th November 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions for processing foreign visits of officers of the Government of India for approval of Screening Committee of Secretaries (SCoS)

Reference is invited to this Department’s OM of even number dated 5th January 2016 on the above subject. Para 22 of the ibid OM provides that ‘Proposals, complete in all respects, seeking approval of SCoS shall be submitted to Department of Expenditure 15 days prior to departure date of delegation

2. It has been observed that Ministries/Departments are not submitting their proposals within the stipulated time, often sending proposals one day prior to the departure of the official (3). While it is understandable that requisite approvals and clearances from different agencies/departments take time, it has been observed that Ministries/Departments have been casual in processing their proposals internally without giving due regard to the time frame stipulated for receiving the proposals in Department of Expenditure and seeking approval of the SCoS. Late receipt of proposals for SCoS approval leads to administrative inconveniences both for the SCoS and Ministries/Departments.

3. Hence, Ministries/Departments are directed to ensure that as far as possible, proposals of foreign visits requiring SCoS approval are received 15 days prior to departure date of the delegation but not later than 5 days before date of departure of the delegation. Proposals not adhering to the time frame are liable to be rejected.

sd/-

(H. Atheli)

Director

Creche Rules – Amended Act is already in effect from 1st July 2017

F.No.8-36012/03/2015-SS-I

Government of India

Ministry of Labour & Employment

Social Security Division

Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg,

New Delhi, the Dated l7th November, 2017

Sub: Regarding creche rules to be framed under the Amended Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Sir,

The Maternity Benefit Act was amended to provide creche facilities in the Establishments employing 50 or more employees. For effective implementation of this provision, it is necessary that Rules are framed prescribing amenities and facilities required to be provided in said creche. The Act provides that appropriate Government shall frame such Rules. The State Governments are appropriate Government under the Act for Establishments other than Mines and Circus.

2. lt is, therefore, requested that State Governments may take immediate action to frame and notify Rules for the creche facilities as the provision of creche of amended Act is already in effect from 1st July 2017.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(H.L. Meena)

Director, Govt. of India

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List of Trains Cancelled for 75 Days due to Foggy Season 2017

Ministry of Railways Announces Cancellation/Partial Cancellation/Diversion/Frequency Reduction of Trains For The Forthcoming Foggy Season 2017-2018. 

This Will Be Done With Effect From 1st December 2017 to 13th February 2018. 

In order to manage the train operations in upcoming foggy season 2017-18, Ministry of Railways has devised a detailed plan for cancellation & frequency reduction etc. of trains traversing through fog affected area. The Cancellation, Partial Cancellation Reduction in Frequency and Diversion of trains mentioned in the list (given below) will be done with effect from 1st December 2017 to 13th February 2018.

The advanced cancellation etc., is being done, so that, passengers may plan their journeys accordingly. In case of cancellation etc., full refund of fare will be given to the affected passengers. The passengers are advised to check the status of the train before undertaking their journey. The status of these trains will also be communicated to the passengers on their respective registered mobile numbers.

During the fog, the visibility becomes very low and trains have to run on a highly-restricted speed to ensure safety of the passengers which leads to considerable delays in the movement of trains.

The status of these trains will be monitored periodically keeping in view the intensity of fog and decisions to restore some of the trains may be taken, as and when operationally feasible.

LIST-1(Cancellation)

List of Trains to be cancelled during foggy weather 2017-2018

LIST-2(Frequency Reduction)

List of Trains whose frequency is proposed to be reduced during foggy weather 2017-2018

w.e.f. - 01.12.17 to 13.02.18

LIST-3(Partial Cancellation)

LIST-4(Diversion)

Source :PIB