IRS officers meet Dr Jitendra Singh, seek DoPT intervention

IRS officers meet Dr Jitendra Singh, seek DoPT intervention A delegation of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers met the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and sought intervention by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) for the clearance of backlog in promotions. In a memorandum submitted by the members of delegation, it was pointed out that around 450 posts of...

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Income Tax Department (ITD) launches Operation Clean Money

Income Tax Department (ITD) launches Operation Clean Money Income Tax Department (ITD) has initiated Operation Clean Money, today. Initial phase of the operation involves e-verification of large cash deposits made during 9th November to 30th December 2016. Data analytics has been used for comparing the demonetisation data with information in ITD databases. In the first batch, around 18 lakh persons have been identified in whose case, cash transactions do not appear to be in line with the tax payer's profile. ITD has enabled online...

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7th Pay Commission implementation to State Government Employees - Minister's reply in the Parliament

7th Pay Commission implementation to State Government Employees - Minister's reply in the Parliament 7th Pay Commission implementation - State Government employees are not covered within the terms of reference of the 7th central Pay Commission - Minister's reply in the Parliament Smt.Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply to a Member states that State Government employees are not covered within the terms of reference of the 7th central Pay Commission While answering to a question in Parliament on 12th August 2014 regarding the employees...

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India Post Payments Bank will be a game changer for financial inclusion - Manoj Sinha

Press Information Bureau, Government of India Ministry of Communications & Information Technology 30-January, 2017 18:27 IST India Post Payments Bank will be a game changer for financial inclusion - Manoj Sinha IPPB branches launched in Ranchi & Raipur Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley and Minister of Communications Shri Manoj Sinha launched the operations of the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) here today as two pilot...

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Aadhar enabled Biometric Attendance System for marking attendance

Aadhar enabled Biometric Attendance System for marking attendance "As per extant instructions, half-a-day's casual leave should be debited for each day of late attendance, but late attendance upto an hour, on not more than two occasions in a month, and for justifiable reasons may be condoned by the competent authority."  Principal Controller of Defence Account; (Central Command), Carriapa Road, Lucknow Cantt, Pin-226002  Circular No.AN/1A/1004/Misc/2017 Dated:27/01/2017 To The CDA, RTC Lucknow All Sub Offices (under the organisation...

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RBI Circular: No Limit for Cash Withdrawal from ATMs from February 1

RBI Circular: No Limit for Cash Withdrawal from ATMs from February 1 Limits on Cash withdrawals from Bank accounts and ATMs - Restoration of status quo ante RESERVE BANK OF INDIA www.rbi.org.in RBI/2016-17/217 DCM (Plg) No. 2905/10.27.00/2016-17 January 30, 2017 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, Public Sector Banks / Private Sector Banks / Foreign Banks, Regional Rural Banks / Urban Co-operative Banks, State Co-operative...

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Recommendations of 7th CPC for employees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approves by Shri Ram Vilas Paswan

Recommendations of 7th CPC for employees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approves by Shri Ram Vilas Paswan  Press Information Bureau, Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 30-January, 2017 15:01 IST Shri Ram Vilas Paswan approves recommendations of 7th CPC for employees of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Shri Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public...

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Revision of NPS, Minimum Wage, Fitment Formula, Allowances and Pension - GS COC Karnataka

Revision of NPS, Minimum Wage, Fitment Formula, Allowances and Pension - GS COC Karnataka "The Staff Side (JCM) had demanded the fitment formula of 3.72 that is Rs 26000/ Rs 7000 as on 1st Jan 2014. Whatever angle we look the 7th CPC has cheated us on the minimum wage and fitment formula compared to the earlier pay commission this pay commission has given us the lowest wage hike of just 14% compared to last 40 years." 16th March Strike Importance Dear Comrades, The main demands of the Staff Side (JCM) which led to declaration of the...

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Regarding payment of Allowances to PS Group “B” officers whose grade pay has been up graded from Rs. 4800 to 5400

Regarding payment of Allowances to PS Group “B” officers whose grade pay has been up graded from Rs. 4800 to 5400. No. 7-6/2016-PCC Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts   Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001  Date : 11.01.2017 To All the Heads of Circle Office Memorandum Sub : Regarding payment of Allowances to PS Group "B" officers whose grade pay has been up graded from Rs.4800 to 5400. Attention ...

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Treatment of Military Service Pay (MSP) while fixing the pay of ex-servicemen re-employed on the Railways: Railway Board

Treatment of Military Service Pay (MSP) while fixing the pay of ex-servicemen re-employed on the Railways: Railway Board GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No.E(G)2013/EM 1-5 New Delhi, dated 16/01/2017 The General Secretary, N.F.I.R., 3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi - 110055. Dear Sir, Sub:  Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 for persons re-employed in Railway service after retirement from Defence Forces - reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR's letter-(No.II/35/Pt. XIII dated...

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Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test - Implementation of instructions of DOPT

Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test - Implementation of instructions of DOPT GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/BHARAT SARKAR MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA (RAILWAY BOARD) No.E(NG)I-2015/CFP/7 New Delhi, dated 16.01.2017 The General Managers (P) All Zonal Railways & Production Umts. (As per standard list) Sub: Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test - Implementation of instructions of DOP&T issued vide their letter dated 22.04.2015. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel &...

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GST: Finance Minister may hike service tax to 16-18% in Budget

GST: Finance Minister may hike service tax to 16-18% in Budget New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley may hike service tax rate to 16-18 per cent from the current 15 per cent in the Budget, due on Wednesday, as a precursor to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rollout. The move, that will make flying, eating out, phone bills and a host of other services expensive, would be an attempt to take the rates closer to the proposed tax slabs for GST. GST, which will subsume central and state levies like excise duty, service tax and VAT,...

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Government may make Aadhaar must for rail concession in Budget 2017

Government may make Aadhaar must for rail concession in Budget 2017 New Delhi: Government is contemplating to make Aadhaar or Unique Identification (UID) card mandatory to avail rail concession, and an announcement is likely to be made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley while presenting the first combined General and Railway Budget on February 1. The move will help the government in better targetting of benefits and check misuse of the facility, sources said. The Railways provides concession on tickets to more than 50 categories of...

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Officers to face action for delay in GPF payments to retiring employees

Officers to face action for delay in GPF payments to retiring employees New Delhi: Action will be taken against the officers concerned in cases of delay in processing payment of General Provident Fund (GPF) to retiring employees, the Centre has said. The move comes after it was noticed that GPF final payment in many cases was not being made to the government servants immediately after retirement leading to payment of interest for the period delayed. In an order, the Ministry of Personnel said in order to ensure timely final payment...

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Pay element relating to Running Staff after the recommendations of 7th CPC

Pay element relating to Running Staff after the recommendations of 7th CPC GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD No.E(P&A)II-2015/RS-25 New Delhi, dated: 24.01.2017 The General Manager, All Indian Railways and Production Units. Sub: Pay element relating to Running Staff after the recommendations of Seventh CPC. It has come to notice that on some of the zonal railways add-on pay element of 55% is not being reckoned for calculation of emoluments for the purpose of retirement benefits for the running staff on the...

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7th Pay Commission: In 70 years, senior government officials salary hiked from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2.50 lakh

7th Pay Commission: In 70 years, senior government officials salary hiked from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2.50 lakh The 7th pay commission has recommended a 14.27% increase in the basic pay of government employees. 1. In the last 70 years, the government has announced 7 pay commissions. 2. In 1947, govt officials lowest salary was Rs 55 per month. 3. The 7th pay commission has recommended a hike of 14.27 pc in govt employees salary. In the...

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GST will not lead to job losses at central excise dept, assures Jaitley

GST will not lead to job losses at central excise dept, assures Jaitley New Delhi: Ahead of the rollout of GST, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today sought to address concerns of job loss from reduced work of central excise and service tax officials, saying they should have no insecurity as enough work and opportunities will be available to them in the new indirect tax regime. "I see no reason really for disquiet for the simple reason (that) opportunities which are available to people in service and the matter of policy and constitutional...

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TDS on approved Provident and Superannuation Funds as per Income-Tax Act

TDS on approved Provident and Superannuation Funds as per Income-Tax Act TDS on payment of accumulated balance under recognised provident fund and contribution from approved superannuation fund Ministry of Finance has issued a circular about details of TDS on approved Provident and Superannuation Funds as per Income-Tax Act TDS ON PAYMENT OF ACCUMULATED BALANCE UNDER RECOGNISED PROVIDENT FUND AND CONTRIBUTION FROM APPROVED SUPERANNUATION FUND:     The   trustees of a Recognized Provident Fund, or any person  ...

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Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme as per 7th CPC

Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme as per 7th CPC No.S.11011/11/2016-CGHS(P)/EHS Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare EHS Section Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 13th January, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme due to revision of pay and allowances of Central Government employees and revision of pension/ family pension on account of implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. In...

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Clarifications on implementation of GAAR provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961

Clarifications on implementation of GAAR provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961 The General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) provisions shall be effective from the Assessment Year 2018-19 onwards, i.e. Financial Year 2017-18 onwards. The necessary procedures for application of GAAR and conditions under which it shall not apply, have been enumerated in Rules 10U to 10UC of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.The provisions of General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) are contained in Chapter X-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Stakeholders and industry associations...

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Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Personal Assistant under FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Personal Assistant under FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 Reminder No. 25/9/2016-CS-II(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-11 0003 Dated: 25th Jan, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Review of CSSS officers in the Grade of Personal Assistant under FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972-reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's...

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GST - 70,000 Tax Officials warn of non-cooperation movement

GST - 70,000 Tax Officials warn of non-cooperation movement Opposing some recent decisions taken by GST Council, various indirect tax officials' associations today decided to start non-cooperation movement. To start with, the employees associations will not celebrate international customs day on Friday. Besides, they will observe 'black day' by wearing black badges on Martyrs' Day, i.E. January 30, as per minutes of meeting held among their representatives here. The associations said that their members are "highly disappointed" and feel...

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Budget may bring good news for salaried people

Budget may bring good news for salaried people New Delhi: Every year when the Union finance minister presents the Budget speech, the ‘salaried people’ looks to him with expectations for reducing their tax liability. It is possible that there would be some moves in this regard in the coming one. The salaried people could get some relief as finance minister Arun Jaitley is likely to raise the minimum income threshold for paying personal income tax for those below 60 years of age to Rs 3 lakh a year from Rs 2.5 lakh at present and the deduction...

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Representation of Defence Civilian Employees Federations regarding misinterpretation of RPR 2016 leading to incorrect pay fixation of employees

MoD once again issued a clarification orders with three illustrations of an employee shall be fixed who has been granted financial upgradation in MACP on 15.3.2016 in the grade pay of Rs.4200. MoD action on BPMS's representation on Seeking of Clarification regarding Option & Pay Fixation in 7th CPC Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt - 110010 No.AT/II/2701/Orders Dated: 05 Jan 2017 To All...

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General Budget 2017-18 - NFIR's proposals for consideration

General Budget 2017-18 - NFIR's proposals for consideration NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, Chemlmsford Road, New Delhi - 110 055 Affiliated to: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) No.IV/Budget/Part III 23.01.2017 Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Minister of Finance, North Block, New Delhi. Dear Sir, Sub: General Budget 2017-18 - NFIR's proposals for consideration The National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) requests the Hon'ble Finance Minister to consider...

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Clarification on purchase of Air Tickets from unauthorized agents for non- entitled officials to travel by air

Clarification on purchase of Air Tickets from unauthorized agents for non- entitled officials to travel by air To The Secretary, OFB, ID-A, S.K. Bose Rd, Kol-01 All Sr. General Managers/All General Managers Ordnance/ Equipments Factories. All Group controllers & Branch AOs Sub: Clarification on purchase of Air Tickets from unauthorized agents for non- entitled officials to travel by air Kindly refer to DoP&T letter No.31011/3/2015-Estt(A.lV) dated 18/02/2016 wherein it is mentioned under points 14 & 15 that Govt employees not ...

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Clarification regarding timely payment of GPF final

Clarification regarding timely payment of GPF final No.3/3/2016-P&PW(F) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare Desk-F 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated 16th January 2017. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Clarification regarding timely payment of GPF final payment to the retiring Government servant - regarding During review meetings held to evaluate the status of implementation of Bhavishya with Ministries/Departments, it was observed that GPF final payment...

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Enhancement of pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980 in respect of freedom fighter and their eligible dependents-Clarification on Dearness Allowance

Enhancement of pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980 in respect of freedom fighter and their eligible dependents-Clarification on Dearness Allowance-regarding GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066 PHONES : 26174596, 26174456. 26174438 CPAO/IT&Tech/Freedom Fighter /1 (Vol-X)/2016-1 7 /238 23.01.2017 Office Memorandum Subject:- Enhancement of pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension...

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Filing of Immoveable Property Returns under Rule 16(2) of AIS(Conduct) Rules, 1968

Filing of Immoveable Property Returns under Rule 16(2) of AIS(Conduct) Rules, 1968 No. 11017/02/2017-AlS-II Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi, Dated the 23rd January, 2017 The Chief Secretaries of All States/UTs Subject: Filing of Immoveable Property Returns under Rule 16(2) of AIS(Conduct) Rules, 1968. Sir, I am directed to refer to this Department’s D.O. No. 6(1)/2014-E0(PR) dated 22.12.2016, wherein instructions regarding online filing of Immovable...

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7th Pay Commission unhappiness - BSF, Army Pay Parity remains Elusive

7th Pay Commission unhappiness - BSF, Army Pay Parity remains Elusive 7th Pay Commission - Nearly two weeks after soldiers from several central paramilitary forces went public with their grievances, documents reveal the stark disparity between the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF). Salary documents provided by the BSF, reveal there is a difference ranging from 2.5% to 48%, after the 7th Pay Commission was implemented, between pay scales of the BSF and the Army. They show that a head constable in the BSF earns Rs.25,500...

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Budget 2017 - ECs Order could bring Cheer to Central Government Employees

Budget 2017 - EC's Order could bring Cheer to Central Government Employees Budget 2017 will be keenly watched by millions of CG employees, after waiting patiently for months over hike in allowances as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. A new development on Monday could still raise hopes for about 47 lakh Central government employees and 53 lakh pensioners, of which 14 lakh employees and 18 lakh pensioners are from the defence forces, despite the model code of conduct. The Election Commission of India (EC) said in its order issued...

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Loans and Advances by the Central Government - Interest rates and other terms and conditions

Loans and Advances by the Central Government - Interest rates and other terms and conditions F.No.5(3)-B(PD)/2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs New Delhi, the 6th January, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Loans and Advances by the Central Government - Interest rates and other terms and conditions. Reference this Ministry's Office Memorandum F.No.5(3)-B(PD)2015 dated 3rd February, 2016 on the captioned subject. 2. The lending rates, categories and conditions prescribed in the aforesaid...

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