7th CPC: Central government employees salary hikes not before June?

7th CPC: Central government employees salary hikes not before June? New Delhi: Government is likely to accept the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission and offer salary hikes to Central Government Employees not before June 2016. Though, the matter may become clearer when Finance Ministry announces the details on implementation, and that is expected to happen before Budget 2016-17 in February. Then there are Assembly elections expected in Pondicherry, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. So the implementation of salary hike...

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Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS in the promotional hierarchy (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – NFIR

Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS in the promotional hierarchy (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – NFIR NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110055 No. IV/MACPS/09/Part9 Dated: 05/01/2016 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Grant of financial up-gradation under MACPS in the promotional hierarchy- (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – Item No.3 of Record Note of discussion...

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No transfer for central government employees with Thalassemia, Haemophiliac kids

No transfer for central government employees with Thalassemia, Haemophiliac kids Central government employees who have children suffering from Thalassemia and Haemophilia will be exempted from routine transfers and will not be asked to take voluntary retirement on refusing such postings, as per the new rules announced today by the Centre. The matter regarding the scope of ‘disabled’ has been examined by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in consultation with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Considering...

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NFIR’s proposals for Rail Budget 2016-17

NFIR’s proposals for Rail Budget 2016-17 NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110055 Affiliated to: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) No. IV/NFIR/RAIL-BUDGET/PT.II Dated: 05/01/2016 Shri Suresh Prabhu, Hon’ble Minister for Railways, Rail Mantralaya, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi. Respected Sir, Sub: NFIR’s proposals for Rail Budget 2016-17-reg. NFIR wishes to bring to your kind notice that the Railway Ministers have made budget pronouncements...

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Raise income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh: Unions

Raise income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh: Unions New Delhi: Trade unions today asked the government to increase the income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh and the minimum wage to Rs 18,000 besides raising the minimum monthly pension to Rs 3,000 for all. They also sought a special package for victims of the recent Tamil Nadu floods. These demands were raised under a 15-point charter submitted by 11 central trade unions to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during pre-Budget consultations held here. The Union Budget for the next financial...

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