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Saturday, 28 February 2015

Meeting with 7th Pay Commission and DoPT on 25.2.2015 – Confederation publishes brief resume of the discussions

Meeting with 7th Pay Commission and DoPT on 25.2.2015 – Confederation publishes brief resume of the discussions Meeting with Chairman 7th Pay Commission & Discussion with Govt. on NJCA Strike Charter of Demands – 25.02.2015 – Com. K. K. N. Kutty (President), Com. M. S. Raja (Working President) & Com. M. Krishnan (Secretary General) attended both the meetings on behalf of Confederation. Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001 No. NC-JCM/2015/S.C February...
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AICPIN for Jan 2015 : CPI-IW Base Year 2001=100 for the month of January 2015 released by Labour Bureau

AICPIN for Jan 2015 : CPI-IW Base Year 2001=100 for the month of January 2015 released by Labour Bureau One of the most expected statistics amongst Central Govt employees and Pensioners for the purpose of additional Dearness Allowance calculation has been released by Labour Bureau today on its official portal. The index of CPI-IW for the month of January 2015 is increased by one point and stands at 254. After a long time, the index is moved...
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Friday, 27 February 2015

Government Employees to Stage Stir on March 2 Seeking Interim Relief

Government Employees to Stage Stir on March 2 Seeking Interim Relief PUDUCHERRY: The Confederation of Pondicherry State Government Employees Associations has urged the Central government to announce an interim relief and merger of Dearness Allowance with the basic pay. Confederation honorary president, C H Balamohanan, told reporters that the BJP-led Central government is yet announce the interim relief for the employees ahead of the implementations of the recommendations made by the pay commission. The Seventh pay commission which was...
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Outcome of the meeting with 7th Pay Commission on 25.2.2015 – AIRF

Outcome of the meeting with 7th Pay Commission on 25.2.2015 – AIRF A.I.R.F. All India Railwaymen’s Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110055 No.AIRF/60 Dated: February 24, 2015 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Feedback of meeting with Seventh Pay Commission on 25.02.2015 Today, We met pay commission and demanded for interim report on merger of DA and Interim relief. The pay commission told us that it has no such reference from Government and wanted us to demand the same from central government....
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Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme – Some private hospitals have withdrawn their services from ECHS

Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme – Some private hospitals have withdrawn their services from ECHS Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme There have been no specific complaints regarding misuse of funds. However, there are some complaints about lack of funds allocated to the ECHS. The budget allocated at Budget Estimate stage was less than projected estimate and additional funds were allocated at Revised Estimate (RE) stage. The shortfall of medicines is not directly related to lack of funds and it is attributed to procedure...
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Reservation period has been extended from 60 days to 120 days – “Operation five minutes” Scheme

Reservation period has been extended from 60 days to 120 days – “Operation five minutes” Scheme Railway passengers soon will be able to book your rail ticket four months in advance instead of two months at present. In his Railway budget speech in Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday said advance reservation period has been extended from 60 days at present to 120 days to check the rising menace of touts. Asked when the decision will be implemented, Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha told reporters later that...
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Paramilitary Allowance/Special Pay to the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF)

Proposal to grant Paramilitary Allowance/Special Pay to the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel at par with the Army: Lok Sabha Q&A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO 15  ANSWERED ON 24.02.2015    PARAMILITARY ALLOWANCE SPECIAL PAY FOR CAPF 15 . Nishank Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Kishore Shri Kaushal Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- (a) whether suggestions have been received from various quarters to grant Paramilitary Allowance/Special Pay to the...
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Thursday, 26 February 2015

Highlights of Railway Budget 2015

Highlights of Railway Budget 2015 The key themes of the Budget were in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives – Swachch Bharat Mission, Make in India and Digital India. 1 The most-expected part about this year’s Railway Budget – there is no increase in passsenger rail fares. 2 Rs.8.5 lakh crore will be invested in Railways in next 5 years. 3 ‘Operation 5 mins’, wherein passengers travellling unreserved can purchase a ticket in 5 minutes. 4 Bio toilets and airplane-type vaccum toilets in trains. 5 Surveillance cameras...
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Railway Budget 2015: No hike in Railway Passenger Fares

No hike in Railway Passenger Fares Plan Outlay proposed Rs. 1,00,011 crore, increased by 52% Allocation for passenger amenities up by 67% Railways to become prime mover of Indian Economy, Five years action plan proposed Rail Budget seeks resource mobilization for higher investment Thrust on measurable and sustainable improvement in passenger experience and to make Rail a safer means of travel Hot buttons, coin vending machines for railway tickets within 5 minutes, e-catering to select meals from an array of choices 200 more stations to come...
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Extension Ad-hoc Recognition of Service Association of Employees of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms of Central Government Offices under CCS(RSA) Rules, 1993 – regarding

Extension Ad-hoc Recognition of Service Association of Employees of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms of Central Government Offices under CCS(RSA) Rules, 1993 – regarding No.27/1/2007 -Dir(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) ***** Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi, dated 26 February, 2015 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Extension Ad-hoc Recognition of Service Association of Employees of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms of Central Government...
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Introduction of SMS Alert in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains

Introduction of SMS Alert in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains ‘SMS Alert’ Service for Arrival/Departure Time of Trains The Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has said that it is proposed to introduce an “SMS Alert” service to inform passengers in advance the updated arrival/departure time of trains at starting or destination stations. Similarly SMS alert would be sent 15/30 minutes in advance of arrival of the train at the destination. Presenting the Railway Budget 2015-16 in Parliament today...
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Validity of Self Attested Documents

Validity of Self Attested Documents Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 26-February-2015 13:49 IST Validity of Self Attested Documents It is a constant endeavour of the Government to simplify procedures by introduction of self certification. For this, all Central Ministries / Departments as well as State Government / UTs have been requested to review the existing requirement in this regard and make provision for self certification, wherever possible. Response from...
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JCM Staff Side Meeting with 7th Pay Commission – Discussion about DA Merger and Interim Relief

Discussion about DA Merger and Interim Relief - JCM Staff Side Meeting with 7th Pay Commission The JCM Staff Side delegation met the Chairman, Seventh Central Pay Commission, 25/02/2015 at 11:00 hrs. The detailed report as follows… NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI . 110055 No.IV/NFIR/7th CPC/Corres/Pt.V Dated 25/02/2015 Sub: JCM Staff Side Meeting with the Chairman, 7th CPC.   The JCM Staff Side delegation met the Chairman, Seventh Central Pay Commission, 25/02/2015 at 11:00 hrs....
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NPS – Simplification of Withdrawal process and Documentary requirement for the Government subscriber

Simplification of Withdrawal process and Documentary requirement  for the Government subscriber: PFRDA’s Instructions PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PFRDA/2015/07/EXIT/02 25 th February, 2015 To, All Govt depts./PAO’s/PrAO’S/DDO’S/DTO’S & CRA Dear Sir/ Madam, SUB: Simplification of Withdrawal process – Documentary requirements  Currently, the following documents are required to be submitted by the subscribers for processing a withdrawal request by CRA / NPS Trust for various types of withdrawals...
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DOPT has invited NC JCM Staff Side for a meeting on the issues raised in Charter of Demands

DOPT has invited NC JCM Staff Side for a meeting on the issues raised in Charter of Demands. Meeting to be held on 25/2/2015 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) – Order sent to all Secretaries G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.F.N0.3/1/2015-JCA, dated 23.2.2015 Subject: Meeting to be held on 25/2/2015 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P). This is in continuation of this Department’s letter of even no. dated 20th February, 2015 forwarding therewith the letter No. NC/JCM/2015 dated 11/2/2015 received from Staff Side, NC (JCM)....
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Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Pre-Rail Budget Meeting of the Railway Federations with Hon’ble MoSR

Pre-Rail Budget Meeting of the Railway Federations with Hon’ble MoSR No.AIRF/60 Dated: February 23, 2015 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Pre-Rail Budget Meeting of the Railway Federations with Hon’ble MoSR Today Presidents and General Secretaries/Secretary Generals of all the Recognized Federations of the Railwaymen met Hon’ble MoSR and handed him over following significant suggestions for including the same in the forthcoming Rail Budget 2015-16:- The government is concerned about the safety and welfare...
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NFIR’s 55 Point Charter of Demands Including DA Merger, Interim Relief and Scrap NPS

NFIR’s 55 Point Charter of Demands Including DA Merger, Interim Relief and Scrap NPS 1. Withdraw FDI, PPP in Railways – Stop Out Sourcing, Contractorisation and Privatization. 2. Scrap New Pension Scheme in Railways and restore liberalised pension scheme. 3. DA merger with pay with retrospective effect and payment of Interim Relief to Central Government employees (serving and retired). 4. Calculation and payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) on actual wages. 5. Transport Allowance be exempted from the purview of...
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Amendment to Central Civil Service (Leave) Rules, 1972 – Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act, 1995)-regarding

No.18017/1/2014-Estt(L) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training New Delhi, the 25th February, 2015 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Amendment to Central Civil Service (Leave) Rules, 1972 – Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act, 1995)-regarding The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 were amended vide the Department of Personnel and Training Notification No. 13026/1/2002-Estt(L) dated...
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Amendment in Article 108 of the Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas

Amendment in Article 108 of the Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Min.of HRD,Deptt. Of Education, Govt.of India) 18-Institutional Area Shaheed jeet singh Marg 110016/New Delhi – 110016 F.11016/01/2013-15/KVS(HQ)/Acad/ASC/ATR Dated:21-01-2015 Office Memorandum Subject: Amendment in Article 108 of the Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas. Board of Governors of KVS in its 100th meeting held on 10-12-2014 has ratified the recommendations of 42nd Academic Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting held on 26-11-2014...
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Schemes for development of sports

Schemes for development of sports The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the details of the existing schemes of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for the development of sports in the country are as follows: (i) “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan” (RGKA), a centrally sponsored scheme introduced in 2014-15 in place of erstwhile Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan, aims at construction of Integrated Sports Complexes in all block panchayats of...
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Meeting with 7th Pay Commission on 25.02.2015 – Memorandum including Minimum Wages, Retirement Benefits, Allowances

Meeting with 7th Pay Commission on 25.02.2015 – Memorandum including Minimum Wages, Retirement Benefits, Allowances AIRF All India Railwaymen’s Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110055 No.AIRF/60 Dated- February 24, 2015 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades, Sub: Meeting with Seventh Pay Commission on 25.02.2015 Seventh Central Pay Commission is going to hold a meeting with Staff Side Members of NC JCM on 25th February 2015 at 11.00 am in the Conference Room, 1st Floor B­14/A, Chatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,...
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Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Implementation of One Rank One Pension Scheme – Defence Minister replied in Parliament

Implementation of One Rank One Pension Scheme The principle of One Rank One Pension for the Armed Forces has been accepted by the Government. The modalities for implementation have been discussed with various stakeholders and are presently under consideration of the Government. It will be implemented once the modalities are approved by the Government. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to Shri Avinash Rai Khannain Rajya Sabha toda...
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FDI in Defence Sector – Introduction of FDI in the defence sector

FDI in Defence Sector – Introduction of FDI in the defence sector FDI in Defence Sector The Government vide Press Note 7 of 2014 Series dated 26.08.2014 has notified revised FDI Policy in defence Sector, according to which FDI upto 49% is allowed in the sector through Government route and above 49% through approval of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on case-to-case basis, wherever it is likely to result in access to modern and state-of-the-art technology in the country. Further, FDI in Defence Sector is subject to obtaining Industrial...
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Malpractices in Recruitment of Soldiers

Malpractices in Recruitment of Soldiers From time to time Defence Civilian employees have been raising the demands that they should be granted Field Area allowance and Modified Field Area allowance as applicable to the service Personnel and for providing other allowances like Aeronautical Technical Allowance, Airworthiness Certificate Allowance, Flight Charge Certificate Allowance etc. at par with technical defence personnel. It has not been found feasible to accept these demands as the job requirements and service conditions of Service...
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National Commission for Ex-Servicemen – Setting up of Veterans Commission

National Commission for Ex-Servicemen – Setting up of Veterans Commission Setting up of Veterans Commission In pursuance of Hon’ble President’s statement made in the joint session of parliament on 9th June, 2014 regarding Government’s decision to appoint a Veteran Commission, the National Commission for Ex-Servicemen Bill, 2015 has been drafted in order to set up the National Commission for Ex-Servicemen. The comments of Department of Legislative Affairs have been obtained on the Bill and the follow-up action is being taken in accordance...
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New Pension Scheme in Railways may be scrapped

New Pension Scheme in Railways may be scrapped New Pension Scheme in Railways may be scrapped, It is expected that Railway Minister may announce this during his budget speech. If this happens this will be a great news for young railway employees who have been appointed after 01.01.2004. Please read this news paper report published in dainik jagran:- Source: http://www.govemployees....
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IBA Official Minutes of meeting dated 23.02.2015 for 10th Bipartite Wage Revision – Bank Wage Revision from 01.11.2012

Indian Banks’Association Minutes of the discussions held on 23rd February 2015 between IBA representing  Management of banks which are parties to the Bipartite settlement and  Workmen Unions and Officers Associations on wage revision Discussions were held between the Indian Banks’Association representing Managements of banks and the authorized representatives of Workmen Unions and Officers Associations on wage revision for officers in banks. After holding several rounds of discussions, the parties have mutually agreed...
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MoU Signed Between Indian Army and State Bank of India on the Defence Salary Package

MoU Signed Between Indian Army and State Bank of India on the Defence Salary Package Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Defence 23-February-2015 MoU Signed Between Indian Army and State Bank of India A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army and State Bank of India (SBI) on the Defence Salary Package on 23 Feb 2015. The signing in ceremony was chaired by the Adjutant General, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma and was attended by top dignitaries of SBI Bank, headed by Dr Vaidyan MG, Dy...
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Second and fourth Saturdays will henceforth be holidays for banks. The remaining Saturdays in a month will be full working days

Second and fourth Saturdays will henceforth be holidays for banks. The remaining Saturdays in a month will be full working days This was one of the agreements arrived at the meeting of the Indian Banks’ Association with associations of bank employees and staff in Mumbai on Monday. The agreement, primarily settling the long pending negotiations over the wage revision, led to the United Forum of Banking Unions (UFBU) deferring its four day strike plan later this month. “It is a balancing act,” UFBU (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)...
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Bank Employees to get 15% increase in wages – Strike from 25th Feb called off – 10th Bipartite Wage Settlement

Bank Employees to get 15% increase in wages – Strike from 25th Feb called off – 10th Bipartite Wage Settlement  PSU bank employee unions withdraw strike call, settle wages: Economic Times NEW DELHI: Employee unions of public sector banks today withdrew their strike call following an agreement with the management on 15 per cent wage hike. “In today’s talks, wage revision settled at 15 per cent with effect from November 2012,” United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) Convener M V Murali said. The bank unions had threatened to go...
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Monday, 23 February 2015

Prime Minister says Budget session of Parliament important as people look at it with lot of hopes

Prime Minister says Budget session of Parliament important as people look at it with lot of hopes  Says it is collective responsibility of all parties to ensure effective functioning of Parliament   PM assures leaders of several parties all their concerns will be discussed   Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu says broad consensus on Ordinances; Land concerns can be discussed   Several parties call for smooth functioning of Parliament at All Party Meet on Budget session   Leaders welcome Prime Minister’s statement on religious...
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5 Percent DA July 2019 Hike Order - Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees

Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees 5 Percent DA July 2019 Hike Order  No. 1/3/2019-E- II (B) Government of...

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