UFBU Circular on the outcome of the Bipartite Talks with IBA on 26.9.2014

UFBU Circular on the outcome of the Bipartite Talks with IBA on 26.9.2014 Bipartite Talks with IBA – UFBU gives strike call TEXT OF UFBU CIRCULAR Further to the last round of meeting held on 17th instant, another round of bipartite meeting was held with the IBA today (26.9.2014). IBA was represented by Shri Rajeev Rishi (CMD Central Bank of India), Chairman of the Negotiating Committee along with other members of the Negotiating Committee. UFBU was represented by all its constituent unions. In today’s meeting there was a detailed...

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Bipartite Talks with IBA on 26.9.2014 – AIBOC

Bipartite Talks with IBA on 26.9.2014 – AIBOC We have received the reaction from many of you on the outcome of the meeting with IBA. Our Confederation expressed its clear view in the UFBU meeting held on 26th September, 2014, that we want quick and sustained agitational programme against the apathy of IBA and the Government on our just and reasonable demands. We also suggested that our strike call should be for 13th and/or 14th October preceded by programmes like no late sitting, not coming on Sundays and Holidays, Badge wearing, relay...

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No Holiday on October 2 for Central Government Employees

No Holiday on October 2 for Central Government Employees Cabinet Secretary Ajith Seth has asked the Central Government employees to come to office on October 2, which happens to be the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and a national holiday, and tidy up the office premises. A circular to this effect will be sent to all the Central Government offices soon. As part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ (Clean India) mission, all Central Government employees have been asked to report on duty on October 2, and take a...

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Action taken on Reimbursement of Medical Expenses with FMA @ Rs. 100/- per month – BPMS

Action taken on Reimbursement of Medical Expenses with FMA @ Rs. 100/- per month BHARATIYA PRATIRAKSHA MAZDOOR SANGH Ministry of Defence D(Civ-II) Section Subject: Reimbursement of medical claim pertaining to in-patient treatment to the Defencc Civilians who are getting Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). The proposal for (Reimbursement of medical claim pertaining to in-patient treatment to the Defence Civilians who are getting Fixed Medical Allowance) was taken up by the Ministry of Defence with Ministry of health & Family Welfare. 2....

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Grant of extension beyond the age of retirement to Central Government Employees – Dopt Orders

Grant of extension beyond the age of retirement to Central Government Employees – Dopt Orders ACC is the competent authority to decide the cases of extension in service beyond the age of superannuation – Dopt issued orders regarding the extension of service after retirement of  Central Government employees… Most Immediate F.No.22/35/2011-EO (SM.II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training (Office of the Establishment Officer) North Block, New Delhi 24th...

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Relaxation to travel by air to visit J&K, NER and A&N for further two years on LTC – Dopt Order

Relaxation to travel by air to visit J&K, NER and A&N for further two years on LTC – Dopt Order No. 31011/3/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi-110 001 Dated: 26th September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER and A&N. The undersigned is directed to say that in relaxation to CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988, it has been decided...

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LTC Entitlements of new recruit employees in Central Government services

LTC Entitlements of new recruit employees in Central Government services… We have some important information collected from various sources for the employees who are newly appointed in Central Government services. The clairifications are given as the type of ‘question and answers’ for easy understanding of CCS LTC Rules… Question 1. What are the LTC entitlements of a Fresh Recruit? Answer: Fresh recruits to the Central Government are allowed to travel to their home town along with their families on three occasions in a block of four...

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Flash News: 78 Day wages as Bonus for Railway Employees – AIRF

Flash News:  78 Day wages as Bonus for Railway Employees – AIRF AIRF informed through its official portal that all Railway Employees to get 78 Day Wages as Productivity Linked Bonus for this year… The AIRF message is given below : “Due to Untiring efforts of AIRF, Orders for Payment of 78 days (Total Amount will be Rs. 8975/-) PLB has been issued by Railway Board. Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra/GS/AIRF has thanked Sh. Sadanand Gowda/Minister for Railways for taking extra efforts and also congratulated all the affilates for showing...

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DA Rates from 200% to 212% for 5th CPC Employees

DA Rates from 200% to 212% for 5th CPC Employees  Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2014 to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC F. No. 1/3/2008-E.II (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated: 21th September, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM  Subject:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2014 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous...

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Xth Bipartite Wage Revision meeting updates… (26.9.2014)

Xth Bipartite Wage Revision meeting updates on 26.9.2014  The latest two updates are given below for your information and wait for sometime to know the current position… All Banking Solutions says… Reports at 3.00 PM indicates that meeting with IBA is over. UFBU still discussing the matter to make their final announcement on the outcome of the negotiations. Reports are not encouraging and indicate there is no tangible progress in negotiation talks . (uploaded on 26/09/2014 – 15:15 Hours ) Wage Revision Is Not Now A Top Priority...

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Merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to the absorbed BSNL Pensioners…

SCOVA 25th Standing Committee meeting minutes Pensioners Portal uploded the detailed minutes of the 25th meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 05th Sept, 2014 under the Chairmanship of Honourable MOS(PP) on its portal yesterday. Some important issues taken in the meeting… Merger of 78.2% IDA with basic pension benefit to the absorbed BSNL Pensioners… Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners including those residing at non-CGHS areas… Special Family Pension for the widows of disabled War Veterans… Stepping...

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Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) at revised retes w.e.f. 01.07.2014 onwards

Department of Posts issued orders for the payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) at revised retes w.e.f. 01.07.2014 onwards No. 14-01/2011-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communication & IT Department of Posts (Establishment Division)/P.A.P. Section Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 Dated 25th September, 2014 To, All Chief Postmaster General All G.Ms (PAF)/Director of Accounts (Posts). Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) at revised retes w.e.f. 01.07.2014 onwards...

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Launching of Minimum Pension Scheme (Rs.1000) across 120 locations in India

Labour Minister Shri Tomar announces launch of Minimum Pension Scheme across 120 locations in India 37 Union Ministers to felicitate pensioners on September 30 The Union Minister of Labour & Employment, Steel and Mines, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar announced the launch of a guaranteed minimum pension of Rs 1000 per month under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. Speaking to journalists at a press conference in here today, he said, the Union Government has decided to organize functions in every office of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation...

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Bonus for Railway employees delayed due to hospitalization of Finance Minister

Bonus for Railway employees delayed due to hospitalization of Finance Minister Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra/GS AIRF has met Minister for Railways today in respect of PLB. A.I.R.F. All India Railwaymen’s Federation Shiva Gopal Mishra General Secretary No.AlRF/387 Dated: September 25, 2014 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus Today I met Shri Sadananda Gowda, Hon’ble Minister for Railways at 13:30 hrs. and apprised him about the restlessness prevailing among the Railwaymen on...

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Advance payment of salary to all Ordnance Employees for the month of Sep 2014

An account of Festivals, Government has decided to issue advance payment of wages to industrial employees of OFs for the month of Sept, 2014.. Urgent/ Immediate FAX/Speed Post Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts ( Fys) 10-A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata- 700 001 No. Pay/ Tech-I/0826/Disb/2014/ Date :- 24/09/2014 To.. 1. All CFA ( Fys) O I/C AO, OF (P),Nalanda 2. 0 I/C AO, OF (P),Korwa Sub:- Advance payment of wages to industrial employees of OFs for the month of Sept, 2014 (payable in October, 2014) on account of Durga Puja Festival/...

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7th Pay Commission invites more staff on deputation basis

7th Pay Commission invites more staff on deputation basis Ministry of Finance issued orders on the subject of Staff Mobilisation today on its portal that 13 more officials are required to 7th Central Pay Commission on deputation basis. Filling up of balance vacancies of Under Secretary/ Section Officer/ Assistant/ UDC/ Cashier on deputation basis in the Seventh Central Pay Commission Under Secretary (PB-3 GP Rs.6600) – 6 Posts Section Officer (PB-2 GP Rs.5400) – 5 Posts Assistant (PB-2 GP Rs.4600) – 1 Post UDC (PB-1 GP Rs.2400) –...

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Bonus for the employees working in Autonomous Organizations

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies F.No.7/22/2008 E-III(A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E III (A) Branch New Delhi, the 23rd September, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies. Orders have been issued vide this Ministry’s Office Memorandum...

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6 Day Long Vacation for Banks?

6 Day Long Vacation for Banks? Festival shopping and salaried classes are expected to get hit this year due to continuous 6 day long vacation for banks. In addition to these, cheque transactions worth hundreds of lakhs are going to be affected during the vacation. People are worried that commercial trade worth thousands of crores are also going to be thrown into chaos. From 30.9.2014(Tuesday) to 5.102014(Sunday) 30th September 2014 – Half Yearly Account Closing Day 1st October 2014 – Half Yearly Account Closing Day 2nd October...

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Karnataka Makes Aadhaar Card Compulsory for Medical Care

Karnataka Makes Aadhaar Card Compulsory for Medical Care Aadhaar Card was a controversial issue during the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. When the new government took charge at the Centre, there were talks that the card might be discontinued. But, now that the Government has given a go-ahead to continue the Aadhaar card, the Karnataka state government has decided to give more value to the card. Henceforth, Aadhaar number has been made mandatory for employees of the Karnataka state government who are utilizing the free medical...

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CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS All about Central Government Employees News Home 6CPC 7CPC AICPIN Allowance Bonus BSNL CCS Central Government Jobs CGDA CGHS CPSE CSD CSS DA Over 50% Dearness Allowance Defence Directorate of Estates DOPT Orders Employees News EPFO Expected DA General news Holidays HRA Income Tax IT Exemption KV School Latest News LDC-UDC Loan LTC MACP Pension Postal Department Promotion Railways Rank Pay Reservation Retirement Age Uncategorized AIRF will not tolerate delay in Bonus for Railwaymen

AIRF will not tolerate delay in PLB. Com Shiva Gopal Mishra General Secretary has asked Railwaymen to be prepared for showdown in case PLB is delayed. Productivity Linked Bonus to Railwaymen for the year 2013-14 All India Railwaymen’s Federation (Estd. 1924) No.AIRF/387 Dated: September 24, 2014 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus to Railwaymen for the year 2013-14 As you are aware, during our earlier meeting with Hon’ble Minister for Railways on 15th September, 2014, in connection...

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Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC- Clarification issued by Dopt

Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC- Clarification issued by Dopt No.31011/5/2014-Estt.(A-IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 24th September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC- Clarification reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to the conditions laid down by this Department’s O.M. No. 31011/4/2014-Estt.(A.lV) dated 19th June, 2014, as per which the Government employees...

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7th Pay Commission has sought information on the parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

Seventh Pay Commission has sought information on the parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature MEENA AGARWAL SECRETARY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION 7CPC/99/RR/2014/1 Dated: 8th September, 2014 Dear The 7th Central Pay Commission has been receiving a number of memoranda, representations from associations/federations as well as individual cadres on pay and related issues. As part of its working, the Commission is also hearing various groups of employees both in Delhi and during its visits outside...

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Grant of Transport Allowance @ 7000 p.m+DA thereon to officers drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10000, Rs.12000 on Non-functional basis-clarification reg.

Grant of Transport Allowance @ 7000 p.m+DA thereon to officers drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10000, Rs.12000 on Non-functional basis-clarification reg. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No.PC-VI/345 RBE No. 100 /2014 No PC-V/2010/A/TA/1 New Delhi, dated 12 09.2014 The General Managers/CAO(R) All Zonal Railways & PUs (As per mailing list) Sub:-Grant of Transport Allowance @ 7000 p.m+DA thereon to officers drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10000, Rs.12000 on Non-functional basis-clarification reg. Attention is invited...

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Guidelines for allotment of alternate general pool residential accommodation in the Automated System

Guidelines for allotment of alternate general pool residential accommodation in the Automated System of Allotment on declaration of a house unsafe/dangerous or re-development of government colonies or GPRA required for any other public purpose. No. 12035/18/2014-Pol.II Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi -110 108. Dated the 15th September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Guidelines for allotment of alternate general pool residential accommodation in the Automated System of Allotment...

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Productivity Linked Bonus payment should be paid in cash – NFIR

NFIR writes to Railway Board about the PL Bonus payment should be announced earlier and paid in cash to all eiligible employees – NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055 No. 1/10/Pt. IV Date: 23rd Sept 2014 The Member Staff, Railway Board, New Delhi The Financial Commissioner (Rlys) Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub:- Productivity Linked Bonus payment – reg. Pressure mounted from railway employees of different zones that the PL Bonus should be announced and paid in cash...

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FAQs on How to Mark your Attendance (BAS)

FAQs on How to Mark your Attendance (BAS) How to mark Attendance using the common biometric attendance system on wall mounted terminals To get your Attendance ID, register online at attendance.gov.in. The Attendance ID will be generated from you Aadhaar number, the 6 digit number will be generated based on the last 6 or first 6 digits of your Aadhaar number. The attendance ID will only be active to mark attendance only when your Aadhaar information is verified by UIDAI and activated by you Nodal officer. Attendance ID has been sent by...

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Honorarium payable to Serving Officers/Non-Serving Officers/Experts/Eminent persons coming as guest faculty to the Central Training Establishments

Honorarium payable to Serving Officers/Non-Serving Officers/Experts/Eminent persons coming as guest faculty to the Central Training Establishments No 13024/01/2009-Trg.( Trg. Ref) Government of India Ministry of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training Training Division Block-IV, Old JNU Campus. New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110067 Dated 23rd September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Honorarium for Guest Faculty The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s O.M. No.13024/2/2008-Trg,1...

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Aadhar-based biometric attendance for central government employees by month-end

Aadhar-based biometric attendance for central government employees by month-end NEW DELHI: Aadhaar-based biometric attendance systems for central government employees will be fully operational by the end of this month. “The biometric attendance system for central employees will be fully functional by the end of this month,” Information Technology Secretary Ram Sevak Sharma told PTI. According to Sharma, the attendance of the employees can be tracked through a website, attendence.gov.in, which would be fully operational by the month-end....

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60 Days Bonus for Postal Employees – Orders issued by Department of Posts

60 Days Bonus for Postal Employees – Orders issued by Department of Posts F.No.26-04/2014-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communication & Information Technology Department of Posts, (Establishment Division) No. 26-04/2014-PAP Dak Bhawan, Sensed Marg, New Delhi – 110001 Dated: 19th September, 2014 1. All Chief Postmasters General 1 All Postmasters General 3.Deputy Director General (PAP), Department of Posts 4.All General Managers (Finance) 5.Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal) 6. Director, RAKNPA/Directors of All PTCs SUB:...

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Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards

Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has now decided to clarify the matter as follows :- (I) The treatment taken and expenditure Incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month...

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Qualifications awarded by various Boards of School Education in India for the purpose of employment in Railways

Acceptance of certificates/qualifications awarded by various Boards of School Education in India for the purpose of employment on the railways. Clarification has been received from nodal Ministry/Department of Government of India, viz, Department of Personnel & Training (DOP&T) and M/o Human Resource Development (MHRD) stating that COBSE (Council of Board of School Education in India), an Association of National & State School Boards, is responsible for verifying genuineness/ recognition of School Education Boards in India....

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Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) – Railway Vacancies 2014 – Recruitment for 6119 vacancies

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) – Railway Vacancies 2014 – Recruitment for 6119 vacancies Railway Recruitment Board has published to invite fresh applications for recuitment to the post of Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Senior Section Engineer, Chief Depot Material Superintendent. The important details are given for your information… Senior Section Engineer: 1798 Posts Chief Depot Material Superintend: 52 Posts Junior Engineer: 3967 Posts Depot Material Superintend: 105 Posts Chemical...

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GRANT OF MACP ON PROMOTIONAL HIERARCHY- Indian Ordnance Factories Gazetted Officers Association writes to Government

IOFGOA writes to Chairman of DGOF, Secretary of MoD and Secretary of PPG&P regarding the issue of granting of MACP on Promotional Hierarchy… GRANT OF MACP ON PROMOTIONAL HIERARCHY- Indian Ordnance Factories Gazetted Officers Association writes to Government Indian Ordinance Factories Gazetted Officers Association (IOFGOA)had written a letter (given below) to the Government in view of the CAT Principle Bench New Delhi judgment dated 01/05/2014, directing the Government to implement MACP on promotional hierarchy within 3 months from...

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Centre’s New Law for Tougher Traffic Rules

Centre’s New Law for Tougher Traffic Rules Ignoring the red traffic signal at road junctions and not stopping the vehicle shall henceforth attract penalty of Rs. 5000. If the person is violating the rule for the second time, the penalty would be between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000. Repeat offenders will have their driver’s license revoked. The Government has decided to get aggressive to prevent the increasing number of road accidents. There are plans to enact a new law in the near future. As part of its efforts to reduce the number...

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Railway Board DA Order – Revised rates effective from 01.07.2014

Railway Board issued orders for the payment of Dearness allowance to its employees with effect from 1st July 2014 enhanced from 100% to 107%… Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.No.PC-VI/346 RBE No. 102/2014 New Delhi, dated 19.09.2014 No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1 The GMs/CAO(R), All Zonal Railways & Production Units, (as per mailing list) Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.07.2014. Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 28.03.2014...

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JCM National Council Staff Side meeting to discuss on major issues Merger of DA, Interim Relief and 7th CPC

JCM NC Secretary writes a letter to Member of NC JCM to attend the meeting on 12th October 2014 to discuss important issues of DA Merger, Interim Relief and Date of 7th CPC… JCM NATIONAL COUNCIL STAFF SIDE MEETING ON 12.10.2014 TO DISCUSS AND FINALISE FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION ON MAJOR DEMANDS OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LETTER FROM SECRETARY, JCM NC STAFF SIDE No.NC-JCM-2014/S.C. September 18, 2014 Shri M. Krishnan, Member National Council – JCM Dear Com. In view of the Government of India’s in different attitude in the major...

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Notice to Government Employees “Pay Taxes with Fine”

Notice to Government Employees “Pay Taxes with Fine” Since the amount deducted from the government employees was not transferred to the Income Tax department properly, the government has now sent notices to employees to pay income taxes with penalty. Not surprisingly, the government employees are not happy about it. Employees with annual salary of more than Rs. 2 lakhs have to pay income tax. After the formation of the new government at the Centre, headed by Narendra Modi, the amount was raised to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. The time duration for...

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Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2014

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2014 F.No.1/2/2014-E.II (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated: 18th September, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2014. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1/1/2014-E.II(B) dated 27th March, 2014 on the subject mentioned above and to say...

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ALL INDIA PROTEST DAY – AIRF organize a countrywide protest on 19.09.2014

AIRF organize a countrywide “Jan Jagran Abhiyan” from 3rd to 18 Sept, 2014 in all over Indian Railway by AIRF affiliates and on 19th Sept, 2014 the countrywide “All India Protest Day”… Press Release of AIRF on the eve of” ALL INDIA PROTEST DAY ON 19.09.2014″. A.I.R.F. PRESS RELEASE New Delhi,18 Sept4 2014 Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation said that inspite of the continuous negotiation with the Government of India & Railway Ministry, the genuine pending demands of the Ratiwaymen...

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Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Finance Ministry Orders

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Finance Ministry Orders No.7/24/2007/E III (A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E III (A) Branch New Delhi, the 16th September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM  Subject :- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14. The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to the grant of Non-Productivity Linked...

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