Implementation of CEA for differently abled children of government employees – Railway Board Orders

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

New Delhi, Dated: 25-01-2018

Sub: Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Implementation of decision relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance.

Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 circulating therewith Office Memorandum No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16.08.2017 of the Deptt. of Personal & Training (DOP&T) containing revised policy instructions on Children Education Allowance admissible to Government servants based on the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission.

2. Deptt. of Personnel & Training has now issued another OM No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 31.08.2017 regarding reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for differently abled children of government employees. A copy of the said O.M. is enclosed herewith.

The aforesaid instructions of the DOP&T may be adopted mutatis-mutandis in respect of railway employees.

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(Sunil Kumar)

Director Estt. (Welfare)

Railway Board

Review of Pay fixation of DR ASOs appointed after 01.01.2006 – Stepping up of pay of DRs with reference to pay of Junior promotee Assistants

F.No. 9/4/2016-CS-IA

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

CS-I (A) Section

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated 5th February, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Review of Pay fixation of DR ASOs appointed after 01.01.2006 – Stepping up of pay of DRs with reference to pay of Junior promotee Assistants – Reg.

Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. No 7/13/2017-CS-I (A) dated 28.12.2007 on the above subject.

2. The OA No. 2147/2015 and OA No. 150/2016 are coming up for hearing on 08.03.2018 before the Hon’ble CAT, Principal Bench, New Delhi.

3. A list of DR ASOs of CGLE-2005, who are still in service, is enclosed at Annex-II

4. Ministries/Departments are requested to verify the list and furnish the information relating to names of DR ASOs of CGLE-2005 (including those promoted), who have been getting the benefit of stepping up of pay, either with reference to junior ASO of the same batch i.e. CGLE-2005 or with reference to promotee ASO, in the enclosed format at Annexure-I

5. The above informmation may be furnished immediately either e-mail (ksrinivasan.89@nic.in) of fax (011-24624046) latest by 12.02.2018.

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(K. Srinivasan)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Maximum Age Limit in case of Appointment by Deputation – Dopt

AB-14017/11/2017-Estt.(RR)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Estt.(RR)

North Block, New Delhi

Date: 5th February, 2018

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Maximum age limit in case of appointment by deputation / deputation (including short term contract)

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. AB-14017/48/92-Estt (RR) dated 17th November, 1992 on the subject mentioned above. The Recruitment Rules in respect of a number of posts provide for appointment by the method of deputation / deputation (including short term contract). As per existing instructions, the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation / deputation (including short term contract) is ‘not exceeding fifty six years’ on the closing date of receipt of application. In recent past, this Department has received several requests for revision of the maximum age limit for appointment on deputation/deputation (including short term contract) basis.

2. The matter has, therefore, been examined in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission. Keeping in view the fact that gaining experience in analogous posts at SAG and above levels take time, the limited number of officers available at these levels and to tap the talent/service of officers who have rich domain experience, it has been decided that the following age limit shall be prescribed for appointment on deputation / deputation (including short term contract) basis:-

3. The Administrative Ministries are requested to take necessary action for amendment of Recruitment Rules/Service Rules to incorporate the revised age limit for deputation/deputation (including short term contract) for posts of the level of SAG and above.

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(Shukdeo Sah)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Authority: www.dopt.gov.in

DA from Jan 2018 – 7% to All CG Employees and Pensioners

AICPIN for December 2017 has been released and there is no impact on Central Dearness Allowance with effect from January 2018. As we expected earlier, the same 2% of additional Dearness Allowance for existing CG Employees and 2% Dearness Relief for CG Pensioners effective from 1.1.2018.

Even the All-India CPI-IW for December, 2017 decreased by 2 points and stands at 286 (two hundred and eighty six), the calculation of DA remains at same.

So, the total Dearness Allowance will be 7% with effect from 1st January 2018.

Discussions of GS/NFIR held with Railway Board on 31/01/2018 – NFIR

Dated: 01/02/2018

Sub: Discussions of GS/NFIR held with Railway Board on 31/01/2018 – reg.

The GS/NFIR discussed with Railway Board on 31st Jan 2018 and reminded the following issues raised by the Federation from time to time:-

(i) Action to be expedited in the light of Supreme Court’s order for continuation of LARSGESS with proper safeguards.

(ii) Dispensing with ‘Very Good’ benchmark for granting financial upgradation under MACPS in Railways – already inputs given by NFIR.

(iii) Stepping up of pay of Loco Inspectors inducted prior to 01/01/2006 agreed with the NFIR on 5th Jan, 2018 in the meeting by CRB.

(iv) A venue of promotion for filling the vacancies of Station Managers in the wake of merger of GP 2800 with GP 4200. Federation requested the Railway Board to take speedy action on NFIR’s proposal.

(v) Keeping Ticekt Checking as separate category while taking steps in respect of commercial categories as per record note of discussions held with the NFIR.

Forwarded to the affiliates for information and conveying appropriately to the staff concerned.

Yours fraternally,

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(Dr M. Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.PC-VI/2009/I/RSRP/10

New Delhi, Dated: 23.01.2018

Sub: Extension of benefit of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 (Non-functional) to staff working in the cadre of Pharmacist in case of transfer on own request.

Pharmacists who join in the entry grade of GP Rs. 2800/- (presently Level 5) are eligible for non-functional upgradation to GP Rs. 4200/- (presently Level 6) after 2 years of regular service in the Grade, in terms of RBE No. 47/2010 dated 30.03.2010 as further clarified vide RBE No. 165/2010 dated 19.11.2010.

2. In the case of a Pharmacist who opts for an own request transfer to a different Railway / seniority units on bottom seniority, a query has been raised by North Western Railway as to whether the benefit of counting service in the old seniority unit will apply for the grant of Non-functional Upgradation to GP Rs. 4200/- (Level 6) for the said pharmacists, in the new seniority unit.

3. It is pointed out that the specific issue raised in para 2 above is already covered by circular No. E(NG)I-2006/PN1/5 dated 21.03.2006 (circulated as RBE No. 34/2006) and may be dealt in accordance with the terms of the said circular.

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(S. Balachandra Iyer)

Executive Director, Pay Commission – II

Railway Board

Karnataka Sixth State Pay Commission Report 2018

6th State Pay Commission has submitted its report to the State Government of Karnataka on 31st January 2018.

The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the recommendations of the 6th SPC will be placed in the next cabinet meeting for approval and the cabinet is expected to approve the same with some modifications.

Now, the Finance Department of Karnataka published the 6th SPC Report as pdf through in its official site.

The minimum and maximum pay having been determined at Rs. 17,000 and Rs.1,50,600

Commission recommends the following master scale with 92 stages with 18 incremental rates

New pay scales is in the range of 13 to 29 an the new pay structure with 25 revised pay scales

Revised Master Scale: Rs.17000-400-18600-450-20400-500-22400-550-24600-600-27000-650-29600-750-32600-850-36000-950-39800-1100-46400-1250-53900-1450-62600-1650-72500-1900-83900-2200-97100-2500-112100-2800-128900-3100-150600

Commission has worked out the rates of increments (eighteen in number) ranging from Rs.400 to Rs.3,100 which are close to twice the rates of the existing rates of increments

Increments for employees appointed/promoted to a post between 1st January and 30th June are sanctioned with effect from 1st January and those appointed/promoted between 1st July and 31st December on 1st July itself

Fitment in the New Pay Scales according to AIACPI Index as own pay structure of Karnataka Employees

HRA rates recommended 24%, 16% & 8% respective the City Category of ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’

Commission recommends no change in the age of superannuation

Commission recommends reducing the minimum service for seeking voluntary retirement to ten years without any change in other conditions

Minimum pension/family pension therefore is recommended to be revised to Rs.8,500.

Click Here to Download the complete report of 6th State Pay Commission

Highlights of recommendations of 6th SPC Report