NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUE OF CGHS CARDS IN OTHER CITIES

NEW PROCEDURE FOR ISSUE OF CGHS CARDS IN OTHER CITIES

The above procedure can also be followed in all other cities 'mutatis-mutandis’ with suitable modifications. The Card making process would be centralised in the office of the AD/JD. CGHS in charge of the city.

 

INSTRUCTIONS REGARINDG SUBMISSION OF REQUISITIONS FOR ISSUE AND COLLECTION OF CGHS CARDS

 

1. Requisitions for issue of CGHS Card(s) should be sent to Additional Director(HQ) CGHS, New Delhi. They should also he duly diarised in the Administrative Section of the concerned Ministry / Department.

2. It would be the responsibility of the Ministry/Department /Autonomous bodies concerned to scrutinise the applications carefully before these are sent to the CGHS. The sponsoring authority concerned should also scrutinise the CGHS Cards collected from the CGHS (HQ) before delivery of the same to the applicant, so as to ensure that each CGHS Card(s) is in order and containing all particulars/information required to be included in the CGHS Card(s). In the case of any error being noticed, the fact should be brought to the notice of the Additional Director (HQ) CGHS, New Delhi immediately. The CGHS Card(s) should not be delivered to the applicant until the error is rectified. All applications should be thoroughly scrutinised by the Ministries etc.. for ensuring the correctness of the details furnished in the requisitions and the bonafides of the applicant.

3. The Ministry/Office concerned should nominate a representative, who will deliver the requisitions to the Office of Additional Director (HQ) CGHS. New Delhi and collect the CGHS Card(s) etc. therefrom. His/her name and designation, alongwith Identity Card Number should he indicated on the Challan slip In Form 'C’. His/her specimen signatures on the Challan slip will also be duly attested by the Administration Section of the Ministry/Office
concerned.

4. The rubber stamp indicating the name and designation of the sponsoring authority should be affixed below his/her signature on the application form, and his/her telephone number should also be Indicated to enable the Office of Additional Director (HQ) CGHS, New Delhi to contact the officer concerned over the telephone or otherwise, in case of any doubt.

5. Each Ministry/Office shall, from time to time, nominate an officer to sponsor the requisitions to be forwarded to the Office of Additional Director (HQ)CGHS, New Delhi. The name, designation and telephone no. of the sponsoring officer so appointed by the Ministry/Office concerned shall be intimated to the Office of Additional Director (HQ)CGHS. New Delhi as and when a change takes place.

6. It shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring authority / Ministry/Department/Office to ensure that the monthly CGHS contribution at
the prescribed rate Is regularly deducted from the salary bill of the CGHS beneficiary and remitted to the Government account to keep his/her CGHS membership alive and valid as CGHS is a contributory scheme.

7. It shall also be the responsibility of the Individual Central Government employee to whom the CGHS membership has been granted by issuing CGHS
card(s), to deposit his/her monthly CGHS contribution at the prescribed rate through his/her regular salary bill to keep his/her CGHS membership alive and valid.

8. It shall be the responsibility of the CGHS beneficiary to ensure that the CGHS card(s) issued to him and his/her family members are not misused in any circumstances or by any unauthorised person.

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SMS TRACKER FOR EMO AND SPEED POST

Department has introduced facility to track the eMO and Speed Post Articles through SMS from 1.10.2009. The message format is given below for information:- For EMO
EMO space eMOPNR_No or MO space eMOPNR_No to 55352
For Speed Post Artcle
SP space SpeedPostArticleNo or EMOS space SpeedPostArticleNo to 55352
For other details visit http://indiapost.gov.in

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High Lights - GDS Committee (Revised Scale)

Category of GDS	Pre-revised TRCA	Replacement/proposed TA	Remarks
GDS SPM	Rs. 2125-50-3125	Rs. 4575-85-7125	Replacement TRCA
GDS BPM	Rs. 1280-35-1980	Rs. 2745-50-4245(3 hrs. work/75 points)	Replacement TRCA
-do-	Rs. 1600-40-2400	Rs. 3200-60-5000 (3 hrs. 30 min./87.5 points)	New TRCA
-do-	-do-	Rs. 3660-70-5760 (4 hrs/100 points)	Replacement TRCA
-do-	-do-	Rs. 4115-75-6365 (4 hrs. 30 min./112.5 points)	New TRCA
-do-	-do-	Rs. 4575-85-7125 (5 hrs./125 points)	New TRCA
GDS MD/SV	Rs. 1375-25-2125	Rs. 2665-50-4165 (Upto 3 hrs. of workload) This will be applicable for future engagements and present incumbents will continue to be paid for a minimum of 3hrs.45 min.	New TRCA
-do-	Rs. 1740-30-2640	Rs. 3330-60-5130 (Workload between 3 hrs. and 3 hrs. 45 min.)	Replacement TRCA
-do-	Rs. 1740-30-2640	Rs.4220-75-6470 (More than 3 hrs. 45min.)	Replacement TRCA
GDS MC/Pkr.	Rs. 1220-20-1600	Rs. 2295-45-3645 (Upto 3 hrs. of workload) This will be applicable for future engagements and present incumbents will continue to be paid for a minimum of 3 hrs. 45 min.	New TRCA
-do-	Rs. 1545-25-2020	Rs. 2870-50-4370 (Workload between 3 hrs. and 3 hrs. 45 min.)	Replacement TRCA
-do-	-do-	Rs. Rs. 3635-65-5585 (More than 3 hrs. 45 min.)	Replacement TRCA

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ORDERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF GDS COMMITTEE RELEASED!!!

Directorate has issued orders for implementation of GDS Committee vide Memo No 6-1/2009-PE-III dated 9.10.2009 the memo is available in sahuliyat.com
HIGH LIGHTS OF GDS IMPLEMENTATION ORDERS
1.Fixation of TRCA in the revised TRCA

Basic TRCA as on 1.1.2006 + 5% increase as on 1.4.2004 multiplied by a factor of 1.74 and then adding 40% fitment as arrived at the 20th stage of pre-revised TRCA and fixation at next above the stage in the revised slab of Time Related Continuity Allowance.

TRCA to GDS engaged on or after 1.1.2006 shall be fixed at the minimum of the revised TRCA

2.Fitment table to GDS working as on 31.12.2005 is as below:-

Sl No	Category of GDS	Pre-revised TRCA	Revised TRCA	40% Fitment to be allowed
1.	GDS SPM	Rs 2125-50-3125	Rs 4575-85-7125	Rs 1250
2.	GDS BPM (75 points workload)	Rs 1280-35-1980	Rs 2745-50-4245	Rs 792
3.	GDS BPM (More than 75 points workload)	Rs 1600-40-2400	Rs 3660-70-5760	Rs 960
4.	GDS MD/SV (Workload upto 3 hrs 45 mts)	Rs 1375-25-2125	Rs 3330-60-5130	Rs 750
5.	GDS MD/SV (Workload more than 3 hrs 45 mts)	Rs 1740-30-2640	Rs 4220-75-6470	Rs 936
6.	GDS MC/Pkr/MM (Workload upto 3 hrs 45 Mts)	Rs 1220-20-1600	Rs 2870-50-4370	Rs 640
7.	GDS MC/Pkr-MM (workload more than 3 hrs 45 mts	Rs 1545-25-2020	Rs 3635-65-5585	Rs 808

3.    Annual Increase (Increment)
The fixation of TRCA will be done on 1.1.2006 and the next increase will be allowed after 12 months only.  Hence, the increment in the revised TRCA would be on 1.1.2007, 1.1.2008, 1.1.2009 and so on for all.
4. DA Rate
Same as for Central Government servants (Rate of DA from 1.7.2009 - 27%)
5. Revised rate of other allowances (effect from 9.10.2009)

Nature of Allowance	Existing allowance	Revised allowance
OMA for GDS SPM/BPM	Rs 50 p.m	Rs 100 p.m
FSC	Rs 10 for GDS SPM/BPM and Rs 5 for other GDS	Rs 25 for GDS SPM and Rs 10 for other GDS
Boat Allowance	Rs 10 per month	Actual charges subject to maximum of Rs 50 per month
Cash Conveyance Allowance	Rs 10 per occasion plus bus	Rs 50 per month
Cycle Maintenance Allowance	Rs 30 per month	Rs 60 per month (condition for minimum distance of 10 Kms withdrawn)
Combined duty Allowance for BPM	Rs 100 per month	Rs 500 p.m for each item of work separately. Rs 250 if the delivery is made at BO village only.  Rs 250 for exchanging of mails at Bus stand or at Railway Station
Allowances for combinationof dutyes of MD/Mail conveyance	Rs 75 per month	Rs 25 per day subject to maximum of Rs 625 per month
Compensation to MC who are detailed for excnage of mails	Rs 3 per hour subject to maximum of Rs 6 per day.	Rs 6 per hour subject to a maximum of Rs 12 per day.

6. Discharge Benefits.

Nature of Benefit	Present Benefits	Revised Benefits
Ex-Gratia Gratuity	Rs 18000 or 16.5 times of basic TRCA - Minimum service - 15 years	Rs 60,000 (existing conditions remain same)
Severance amount	Rs 30000 if completed 20 years of service. Rs 20,000 for  15 to 20 years of service	Rs 1500 for every completed year subject to maximum of Rs 60,000 (minimum eligiblity reduced to 10 years)

7.  Maternity Grant : Woman GDS will be provided Maternity Grant equivalent to 3 months TRCA with DA for the birth of two children out of the welfare fund of the Department.  (This will take effect from 9.10.2009)
8. Bonus Limit - Not revised.  The existing ceiling of Rs 2500 will be continued.
9. Insurance - Present EDGIS rate enhanced to Rs 50 per month with insurance cover of Rs 50,000.  (The revised subscription will be effectrive from the TRCA payable for January 2010)
10.Payment of arrears
The arrears will be paid in two instalments.  40% will be paid during this financial year and 60% will be paid in the next financial year.  The first instalment of arrears should be paid before 31.10.2009. Responsibility of fixation of TRCA in the new slab rests with Divisional Superintendent of Post Office/RMS Units. In other independent units like gazetted HOs, the fixation shall be done by the Sr PM/Chief PM.  The authorities should send the statement of fixation of TRCA all GDS to the drawal and disbursing officers. 

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Clarification regarding calculation of Post Maturity Interest

SB ORDER NO. 31/2011

F.No.113-01/2011-SB

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001, Dated: 02.01.2012

CORRIGENDUM-II

To

All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.
 

Subject:- Clarification regarding calculation of Post Maturity Interest.

Sir / Madam,

The undersigned is directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 13.12.2011 (SB Order No.31/2011) and Corrigendum issued on 20.12.2011 on the subject. Text mentioned under Point (5) of SB Order No. 31/2011 may be replaced with the following:-

(5) Maximum limit of 2 years fixed for admissibility of Post Maturity Interest has been removed...

Procedure:- Now PMI should be paid at the simple interest rate applicable to savings account from time to time from the date of maturity to date of payment. Limit of maximum of two years has been removed. The rate of interest shall be equal to the rate applicable from the date of maturity to the date of payment at different times. For example, if an account was matured on 26.8.2010 and the depositor attends the post office on 15.01.2012, he will be paid PMI at the rate 3.5% from 01.09.2010 to 30.11.2011 and at the rate 4% from 1.12.2011 to 31.12.2011. This shall be applicable to the existing as well as new investments in all schemes. Calculations’ are to be made manually and recorded in the Register to be maintained in manuscript for future reference till software is amended. All other conditions mentioned in the relevant rules shall remain unchanged.

Note:- For the purpose of payment of interest, any part of the period which is less than one month shall be ignored

This issues with the approval of DDG(FS).

Yours faithfully,

(Kawal Jit Singh)

Assistant Director (SB)

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Training Programmes for all the officers of CSS — amendment to Cadre Training Plan–Dopt order

No. 8/12/2010-CS.I(Trg.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated 13th  January, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Training Programmes for all the officers of CSS — amendment to Cadre Training Plan.

In order to achieve the objective of equipping the CSS officers in advance, so as to prepare them to shoulder higher responsibilities with adequate skills by imparting mandatory training through CSS-CTP, it has been decided to revise the eligibility (years of service) for the training for the respective training programmes. Therefore, in partial modification of DOP&T’s OM. No.4/11/2005-CSI dated 15th December, 2006 and O.M .No.1/1/2009-CSI(Trg) dated 24th February, 2010, the following amendments shall be carried out in various training programmes:

ELIGIBILITY CONDITION OF MINIMUM APPROVED SERVICE FOR THE CSS CADRE TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR VARIOUS LEVELS:

i) Level ‘A’ Training Programme :- Upper Division Clerks who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.

ii) Level ‘B’ Training Programme :- Assistants who have rendered 6 years of approved service in the grade

iii) Level ‘D’ Training Programme :- Section Officers who have rendered 6 years of approved service in the grade.

iv) Level ‘E’ Training Programme :- Under Secretaries who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.

v) Level ‘F’ Training Programme :- Deputy Secretaries who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.

2. The eligibility has been modified for the purpose of training under the cadre training plan only. The eligibility for purposes of promotions etc. continues to remain the same as prescribed under the CSS Rules, 2009 and relevant Regulations.

3. All other provisions of this Ministry's O.M. No.4/11/2005-CSI dated 15th December, 2006 and O.M. No.1/1/2009-CSI(Trg) dated 24th February. 2010 shall remain unaltered. All the Ministries/Departments shall bring the above revised eligibility conditions made in the Cadre Training Plan for CSS officers to the notice of all the officers of the Central Secretariat Service in their respective Ministries/Departments.

sd/-
(Monica Bhatia)
Director

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