Urgent meeting of the Staff Side of JCM (National Council) on 12.10.2014

Urgent meeting of the Staff Side of JCM (National Council) on 12.10.2014   JCM National Council, Staff Side Meeting on 12th October 2014 – To give final shape and formulate strategy to have vigorous campaign at Grass Root level. In view of the Government of India’s in different attitude in the major issues viz Merger of Dearness – Allowance, Payment of Interim Relief and date of effect of Recommendations of 7th CPC i.e. from 1.1.2014, an URGENT MEETING of the Staff Side of JCM, (National Council) shall be held at 12.00 hrs on 12.10.2014...

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Calculation of Direct Recruitment, LDCE Quota in Merged Grades for Ministerial Staff in Railways

Calculation of Direct Recruitment, LDCE Quota in Merged Grades for Ministerial Staff in Railways – Revised classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC – Merger of grades NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen No. 11/6/Pt. 6 Dated: 22/09/2014 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir,  Sub: Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC – merger of grades – revised classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts – scheme for...

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Will the 7th Pay Commission submit its Interim Report to the Central Government..?

Will the 7th Pay Commission submit its Interim Report to the Central Government..? Eight months have passed since the 7th Pay Commission was constituted by the Central Government. In the Terms of Reference of the 7th Pay Commission, it was mentioned that the Commission could submit an interim report to the Government, if required. All the employee associations and federations have been demanding a DA merger and an interim report. They have also announced a number of multi-stage protests. The big question is – will the 7th Pay Commission...

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50% Tatkal Tickets on Dynamic Pricing in 5 Central Railway Trains

50% Tatkal Tickets on Dynamic Pricing in 5 Central Railway Trains   50% TATKAL TICKETS o­n DYNAMIC PRICING Ministry of Railways have decided that 50% of the existing tatkal quota tickets shall be sold under dynamic fare scheme. After booking of the first 50% of tatkal tickets under tatkal quota, the subsequent 50% tatkal tickets will be sold o­n dynamic pricing. The fare shall increase by 20% after each slab of 10% berths are sold subject to the existing cap (maximum fare chargeable) o­n dynamic fare. As such the scheme is implemented...

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DA Announcement for TN Government Staff Awaited…

DA Announcement for TN Government Staff Awaited… On September 18, 2014, the Ministry of Finance announced that the Central Government employees were to get Dearness Allowance of 7% from July onwards. Following the announcement, various state governments too have been announcing Dearness Allowance of 7% to its staff. (Rajasthan Government DA Order & Karnataka Government DA Order) It is a well known fact that the Tamil Nadu state government is in a crisis following the conviction of J. Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets...

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Clarification orders circulated by Railway Board regarding eligibility of Children Education allowance/Hostel subsidy to third child

Dopt once again clarified that the Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy shall be admissible only for the eldest two surviving children except when the number of children exceeds two as a result of second child birth resulting in twins or multiple births. Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. E(W)2014/ED-2/4 New Delhi, Dated 24.09.2014 The General Manager (P), All Indian Railways & Production Units. Sub: Grant of Children Education allowance/Hostel subsidy to third child when first /...

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Grant of Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy to third child when first child is not in a position to go to school due to profound mental retardation

Grant of Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy to third child when first child is not in a position to go to school due to profound mental retardation. No.A-27012/1/2014-Estt.(AL) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi, dated 25/26th August,2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Grant of Children Education Allowance / Hostel Subsidy to third child when first child is not in a position to go to school due to profound mental retardation. The undersigned...

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Pension Portal Orders: Competent Medical Officer/Board for issuing certificate of disability for the purpose of family pension under rule 54 of CCS (pension) Rules, 1972

: Competent Medical Officer/Board for issuing certificate of disability for the purpose of family pension under rule 54 of CCS (pension) Rules, 1972 – reg. No.1/18/01-P&PW(E)(VoI.II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel. P.G. & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi the 30th September, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Competent Medical Officer/Board for issuing certificate of disability for the purpose of family pension under rule 54 of CCS (Pension)...

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