7th CPC recommendation on Disability Pension of Ex-Servicemen

7th CPC recommendation on Disability Pension of Ex-Servicemen Government vide Notification dated 30th September 2016 have issued detailed recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission relating to pensionary benefits of Defence Forces Personnel and the decisions taken thereon by the Government. The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommended the following on disability pension:- The Commission is of the considered view that the regime implemented post VI CPC needs to be discontinued, and recommended a return to the slab based system. The...

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PM invites views from the people, on decision taken regarding currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000

PM invites views from the people, on decision taken regarding currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has invited views from the people, on the recent decision taken by the Union Government regarding currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000. People can submit their views through a survey consisting of 10 questions, which is available through the Narendra Modi App. Sharing the link to this survey, the Prime Minister tweeted today that he wants a first-hand view from the people, regarding this decision. The...

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Reduction in Disability Pension for Soldiers

Reduction in Disability Pension for Soldiers The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommended the following on disability pension: The Commission is of the considered view that the regime implemented post VI CPC needs to be discontinued, and recommended a return to the slab based system. The slab rates for disability element for 100 percent disability would be as follows: RankLevelsRate per month (INR) Service Officers10 and above27000 Honorary Commissioned Officers Subedar  Major / Equivalents6  to  917000 Subedar / Equivalents Naib...

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Incentives to High Performing Railways Employees: Lok Sabha Q&A

Incentives to High Performing Railways Employees: Lok Sabha Q&A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 174 ANSWERED ON: 16.11.2016 Incentives to High Performing Employees T. RADHAKRISHNAN Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Indian Railways proposes to offer incentives to high performing employees; (b) if so, the aims and objectives of the said proposal along with the criteria/ modalities fixed by the Government in this regard; (c) the measures taken by the Government...

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Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Cash withdrawal for purpose of celebration of wedding

Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- Specified Bank Notes (SBNs) - Cash withdrawal for purpose of celebration of wedding RBI/2016-17/145 DCM (Plg) No.1320/10.27.00/2016-17 November 21, 2016 The Chairman / Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks / Private Sector Banks/ Private Sector Banks/ Foreign Banks Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co- operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1000/- Specified...

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Central government starts paying salaries in cash to Group C employees

Central government starts paying salaries in cash to Group C employees Group C employees of all government departments are given salaries - amounting to Rs. 10,000 for the month of November in advance New Delhi: As rush in banks and ATMs due to demonetisation continues, Government employees belonging to Group C on Monday started receiving Rs. 10,000 in cash as advance of their salary for the month of November. At least 1,000 Group-C employees working in the home ministry were also given Rs. 10,000 each as their salary advance. Government ...

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Upgradation of posts in the Railways recommended by 7th Central Pay Commission - clearance of DoP&T

Upgradation of posts in the Railways recommended by 7th Central Pay Commission - clearance of DoP&T-reg., NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110 055 No.IV/NFIR/7 CPC (Imp)/2016/R.B. Dated: 15/11/2016 The Member Staff, Railway Board, New Delhi The Financial Commissioner (Railways), Railway Board, New Delhi Sub: Upgradation of posts in the Railways recommended by 7th Central Pay Commission - clearance of DoP&T-reg. Ref: (i) Railway Board’s file No. PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2 -  RBE No.  93/2016...

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Enhancement of bonus to Casual Labourers - Reply from Ministry of Labour & Employment

Enhancement of bonus to Casual Labourers - Reply from Ministry of Labour & Employment No.s-33027/3/2016-WB Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment (Wage Board Section) Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi dated 11 November, 2016. Office Memorandum Subject : Enhancement of the rate of bonus payable to Casual labourers consequent on enhancement calculation ceiling of bonus for Central Government Employees from Rs.3500/- to Rs.7000/- regarding. The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of O.M....

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