Saturday, 18 April 2015
Transfers and postings of Junior Administrative Grade (JAG) officers of Indian Postal Service, Group 'A' dated 13.04.2015
To view Directorate Memo No. 2-2/205-SPG dated 13/4/2015, please CLICK HERE
Central Civil Services (Joining Time) (Amendment) Rules, 2015.
Jointing Time on Technical Resignation to join other department - Amendment in Joining Time Rules
Central Civil Services (Joining Time) (Amendment) Rules, 2015.
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th March, 2015
GSR 229(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to artical 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Joining Time) Rules, 1979; namely:
1. (1) These rules maybe called the Central Civil Services (Joining Time) (Amendment) Rules, 2015. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Central Civil Services (Joining Time) Rules, 1979,—
(i) In rule 4, for sub-rule (4), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:—
“(4) For appointment to posts under the Central Governinent on the results of a competitive examination or interview or both open to Government servants and others, the Central Government employees and permanent or provisionally permanent State Government employees:shall be entitled to joining time under these rules, if such Government servants opt for having their past service in the Central Government or State Govermtent counted for all purposes in the Central Government”
(ii) In rule 5, in sub-rule (4), for the existing Note, the following Notes shall be substituted, namely—
“Note 1: Distance means actual distance travelled and not weighted mileage for which fare is charged by the Railways in certain ghat &hill regions.
Note 2: In case of transfer of a Government servant to or from-North Eastern Region, including Sikkim, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Ladakh, two days additional time shall be admissible over and above the normal joining time reckoned on the basis of actual distance between their old and new place of posting”;
(iii) In rule 6, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:—
“(1) The period of unutilized joining time shall be regulated in terms of the provisions of sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of -sub-rule (1) of rule 26 of the Central Civil Service (Leave) Rules, 1972″;
(iv) after rule 7, the following Notes shall be inserted, namely:—
Note 1: The sanction of the admissible joining time shall be accorded by the competent authority exercising the administrative control over the Government servant proceeding on transfer.
Note 2: The joining time pay shall be paid for by the new administrative authority where such Government servant joins on transfer”.
[F. No. 19011/03/2013-Estt.(AL)]
MAMTA KUNDRA, Jt. Secy.
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All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association is a Registered Association Now
AIPRPA CHQ's efforts to get the Association registered under the Societies Act has fructified and today the Association is registered. AIPRPA's registration number is 83/2015 and the Certificate of Registration is under print in the office of Registrar of Societies. The bylaw as approved by the Registrar of Societies as well as the Certificate of Registration will soon be exhibited here. Though the process of registration was lengthy, the task was accomplished successfully at last. The Officials of Registrar of Societies and Comrade P.Mani the Tamilnadu State Assistant General Secretary who consistently followed up the case deserve the appreciation and thanks of our CHQ.
K.Ragavendran
General Secretary
SIGNATURE SCANNING TOOL V2.5 REVISED FOR ALL SCHEME
Sanchay Post Signature Scanner V2.5 Revised
we can scan the signatures of Schemes like SB, RD, MIS, SCS, NSS, PPF, NSC,KVP,TD, SSA and NSC IX.
Instruction For Installation
- Download attached SSScanner from PoTools.
- Paste the same into SSScanner File Folder.
- Create Shortcut into your desktop.
Procedure
- Connect WebCamera before Execute the Scanner Tool.
- Login into Sanchay Post Supervisor > Common > Signature Scanning click Enter to open SS Scanner.
- Select Scheme and enter Account Number and then click Scan.
- After Finished scanning process , Click on Exit.
- Click on Verify.
- Click on Store (Exist / New) then press Enter.
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8 Small Saving Schemes to Reap Big Benefits
‘Save money and money will save you’ is the only shortcut mantra to build a strong financial future for you and your family. It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your habit of saving that decides your path.
There are many options available that would help you increase your wealth. The Economic Times has collected some of the government schemes that you may find easy and safe to start with.
Let’s explore:
# Post Office Monthly Income Scheme: Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) is one of the safest schemes to invest as it assures guaranteed return on your investment. This scheme is offered by the Indian postal service to help individuals to earn substantial returns with a short locking period.
Often urban investors are reluctant t o make investments under POMIS. The maturity period for this scheme is 5 years and it is offered with an interest rate of 8.4 percent. You can start opening your account with minimum of 
1,500 to a maximum limit up to 4.5 lakh in a single account and 9 lakh in case of a joint account.
1,500 to a maximum limit up to 4.5 lakh in a single account and 9 lakh in case of a joint account.
# Kisan Vikas Patra: The government of India has initiated Kisan Vikas Patra scheme for the investors who aspire to double their money. This scheme allows you to double your money in hundred months or 8 years and 4 month.
Kisan Vikas Patra can be a profitable option for people who fall in lower income status and who don’t get access to other regular financial products. It offers an attractive and secure interest rate of 8.7 percent and has a lock in period of 100 months.
# Public Provident Fund : Public Provident Fund or PPF is a long term debt scheme introduced by the Indian government. You can get tax benefits if you invest in PPF account. An investment in PPF will offer you 8.7 percent of the interest rate.
In PPF your returns are compounded. This means you can not only earn returns on the money you invested but you can even earn interest on the interest earned. This is an additional advantage of this scheme which makes its special than others.
# 10 Year National Savings Certificate: The 10 Years National Savings Certificate is a popular and a safe small savings instrument. It is issued by the post offices in India. It offers assured benefits and tax returns.
This scheme offers a risk free saving option to the investors. The interest rate of NSC is 8.8 percent and it has a maturity period of 10 years. You can start with a minimum deposit of 100. There is no maximum limit to invest in NSC.
100. There is no maximum limit to invest in NSC.
# Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: Senior Citizens Savings Scheme offers higher returns to the investors. The rate of interest earned in this scheme is 9.3 percent.
The scheme comes with a maturity period of five years. The most interesting thing in this scheme is the interest is paid out every quarterly during the tenure. This small saving scheme offers secure returns with an investment limit of 1,000.
1,000.
# 5 Year National Savings Certificate: 5 Year National Savings Certificate offers 8.5 percent of a rate of interest to the investors. Under the Section 80 C, NSC scheme allows you to claim for tax deduction benefits up to 1.5 lakh.
1.5 lakh.
With 5 years of lock in period, this scheme proves to be one of the safest and easiest investment option for the individuals who want to make benefit s within a short span of time.
# Sukanya Samridhi Yojna: The Sukanya Samridhi Yojna was initiated by the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to promote girl child education and her marriage expenses. This small deposit scheme for a girl child fetches a rate of interest of 9.2 percent ( Every year it may vary) . Interest will earn upto 21 years from the Date of opening of account.
The account can be opened at any time from the birth of the baby girl till she attains the age of 10 years. This scheme encourages parents to send their daughters to study and brighten their future.
# 5 Year Post Office Time Deposits: 5 Year Post Office Time Deposits is a scheme offered in the post offices in India. This scheme offers 8.5 percent of the rate of interest with a lock in period of five years.
An investor can open an account with a minimum investment of 200. It has no maximum limit instead investments done should be in the multiples of 200.
200. It has no maximum limit instead investments done should be in the multiples of 200.
With all of the above saving options, the government aims to encourage people to contribute a small amount of their incomings towards savings, to make a healthy and wealthy India. Let’s come together and join hands in this endeavor to make more money for a better and secured future.
Source : http://www.siliconindia.com/ , BENGALURU
Online Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by CSS officers for each year
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013- Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by CSS officers for each year- regarding.
No.21/2/2014-CS.I(PR/CMS)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
CS.I Division
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 9th April, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013- Submission of declaration of assets and liabilities by CSS officers for each year- regarding.
Ministries/Departments may refer to CS.I Division, DoP&T’s O.M. of even number dated 7.1.2015 on the subject mentioned above.
2. As Ministries/Departments are aware that all Government servants are now required to file information and returns regarding movable and immovable property under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. In this regard, all Government Servants have been advised that:
(i) The first return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (as on 01.08.2014) should be filed on or before 30.04.2015; and
(ii) The next annual return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, for the year ending 31.03.2015, should be filed on or before 31.07.2015.
3. For filing annual return under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, new forms have been developed in the Web Based Cadre Management System which is hosted at cscms.nic.in Returns under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act should be submitted by all CSS officers through Web Based Cadre Management System. Print out of the returns submitted online in respect of Under Secretary and above level officers of CSS should also be submitted to CS.I Division as it being the custodian of returns of these officers. The procedure for filing return is as under:
(i) Login to the system at cscms.nic.in by using the userid and password. In case of any difficulty in login please contact the nodal officer of the Ministry/Department for assistance. The generic Userid is eight digit date of birth followed by first four letters of name. Userid is also the employee code assigned to individual officers in the web based system. If the password is blocked, nodal officers can reset the password of individual employees by using the ‘reset password’ facility in the Tools Menu on the top of the screen. They can also provide ‘Employee Code’ from the system to individual officers to enable them to login to the system.
(ii) Verify whether personal details are reflected in the system correctly. To verify the details click on the ‘Employee Details’ button. If the details are not correct, first have them rectified through Admin. Division of concerned Department before proceeding further.
(iii) Click ‘IPR’ button on the top and then click on ‘Lokpal Returns’ icon.
(iv) Click ‘create new PR’ button and select property return year then click on create PR.
(v) Read declaration page carefully and click on ‘next’ button.
(vi) Form-I: Add one by one details of Public Servant, his/her spouse and dependent children and save details every time. After adding of details click on ‘next button.
(vii) Form-II: Add Movable Properties Owned By Self/ Spouse/ Dependent one by one by clicking ADD Button and save then click on ‘next’ button.
(viii) Form-III: Statement of Immovable Property: Add →Select IPR year →Add new property details one by one by clicking ADD Button →click on ‘next’ button.
(ix) Form-IV: Add Statement of Debts and Other Liabilities one by one by clicking ADD button then click on ‘FINISH’ button.
(x) Click ‘finish’ button. Property Return Details page automatically opens. Users may select the year by click on the particular year and then click on ‘Final submission of IPR’ button.
4. Ministries/Departments are requested that the contents of this O.M. may be widely circulated to the notice of all CSS officers working under their control. They should also ensure that the information and returns regarding movable and immovable property under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act is submitted by all officers within the stipulated period cited above without fail.
5. In case of any difficulty, nodal officers may contact CMC officials who have employed Web Based Cadre Management System at Telephone No. 24629890.
(Utakaarsh R. Tiwaari)
Director
Source-www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/LOKPAK15042015.pdf]
PROPOSED NEW PAY SCALES MINIMUM (AFTER MERGER) SUBMITTED TO 7TH PAY COMMISSION – INDWF
PROPOSED NEW PAY SCALES MINIMUM (AFTER MERGER) SUBMITTED TO 7TH PAY COMMISSION – INDWF
Oral evidence submitted by National Council(JCM) Standing committee and the VII CPC on 23.03.2015, 24.03.2015 and on 31.03.2015 respectively.
The JCM(NC), JCM Constitutents including INDWF jointly prepared the memorandum on pay Structure, Pay determination, Allowances, leave, women issues, LTC, TA/DA and Retirement benefits etc., on 30.06.2014. Similarly, on behalf of INDWF, we have submitted matters relating to Defence Civilian Employees on service matters on 28.07.2014.
Defence Federations were invited from 30th to 31st march, 2015. INDWF met the VII CPC on 31.03.2015 in the VII CPC office, New Delhi from 1030 HRs to 1200 HRs. [Click here to view the issues discussed by the Staff side National Council Staff side Standing Committee (JCM) and by INDWF]
Proposed new pay scales after removal of existing Grade Pay Rs.1900, Rs.2400, Rs.4600 and Rs.8700 in order to reduction of pay scales from 19 to 14.
Proposed Pay Scale INDWF
PROPOSED NEW PAY SCALES MINIMUM (AFTER MERGER)
Proposed Pay Scale Minimum after Merger INDWF
Source: INDWF
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