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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Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana - 2017

Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana - 2017 Ministry of Finance Press Information Bureau, Government of India 24-January, 2017 Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana - 2017 The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its post-facto approval for launching of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 (VPBY 2017). It is a part of Government’s commitment for financial inclusion and social security. The scheme will be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) during the current financial year to provide social...

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7th Pay Commission related demands - Central Government Employees Strike postponed to 16th March 2017

7th Pay Commission related demands - Central Government Employees Strike postponed to 16th March 2017 7th Pay Commission related demands - Central Government Employees Strike postponed to 16th March 2017 - Confederation communicates Strike postponment notice and Charter of Demands to Cabinet Secretary Ref: Confdn/Strike/2016-19 Dated : 23rd January 2017 To, The Cabinet Secretary Cabinet Secretariat Government of India Sub:- Postponement of the one day strike from 15th February 2017 to 16th March 2017. Ref:- Our strike notice dated 28.12.2016. Kindly ...

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One Rank One Pension (OROP) Veterans on fast for full OROP

One Rank One Pension (OROP) Veterans on fast for full OROP Ex-servicemen's groups demanding the “full implementation” of the one rank, one pension (OROP) scheme at Jantar Mantar have once again intensified their agitation since last week. Three veterans - Mrs. Sudesh Goyat, Hav. Major Singh and Hav. Mohinder Singh - have been on a fast-unto-death since January 15. Ms. Goyat was admitted to the Army’s Research & Referral (RR) hospital on Sunday after her health deteriorated and is now reported to be stable. OROP - Veterans...

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Cabinet approves a New Scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country

Cabinet approves a New Scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country. The Government would provide interest subsidy under the scheme. Interest subsidy would be available to every rural household who is not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (Grameen), PMAY(G). The scheme would enable people in rural areas to construct new houses or add to their existing pucca houses to improve their...

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Deduction of tax at source Income-tax deduction from salaries under section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Deduction of tax at source Income-tax deduction from salaries under section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 CIRCULAR NO : 01/2017 F.No.275/192/2016-IT(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes North Block, New Delhi Dated the 2nd January, 2017 SUBJECT: INCOME-TAX DEDUCTION FROM SALARIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016-17 UNDER SECTION 192 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961. Reference is invited to Circular No.20/2015 dated 02.12.2015 whereby the rates of deduction of income-tax from the payment...

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Government lays down specific 'timeline' for completing enquiry against officers and members of All India Services

Government lays down specific 'timeline' for completing enquiry against officers and members of All India Services Government has laid down specific timeline for completing enquiry against officers and members of All India Services (AIS) within a given deadline, in a time-bound manner. Giving details about the DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) decision, 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...

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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-AIS-III 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, 2.2016, wherein instructions regarding online filing of Immoveable Property Returns under rule 16(2) of AIS(Conduct) Rules, 1968 were issued....

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Secretary staff side/JCM writes to Shri Rajnath Singh about the demands of Central Government Employees

Secretary staff side/JCM writes to Shri Rajnath Singh about the demands of Central Government Employees Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph: 23382286 National council (staff Side) Joint Consulative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi-110001 E-Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No.NC-JCM-2016/7th CPC Dated: January 17, 2017 Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Home Minister, North Block New Delhi Dear Sir, We solicit your kind reference to the discussion the Staff Side delegation had with you and your esteemed colleagues...

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Income tax exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakh

Income tax exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakh New Delhi: The Finance Ministry is considering raising the current tax exemption limit from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. "A core commitee for Budget 2017 has proposed to revise tax exemption limit aimed to benefit small taxpayers," a top official involved with the process of Budget told The Sen Times on the condition on anonymity. Income of Rs 3 lakh to 5 lakh may be taxed at 10% (the current slab is Rs. 2.5-5 lakh taxed at 10%); Rs 5-10 lakh will be taxed at 20% (currently also Rs 5-10...

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CGHS CONTRIBUTION ENHANCED WITH EFFECT FROM 01.01.2017

CGHS CONTRIBUTION ENHANCED WITH EFFECT FROM 01.01.2017 Consequent to revision in the pay structure of Central Govt. employees, CGHS contribution is going to be enhanced from 01.01.2017 at the following rate : Sr. No.Level in the Pay MatrixContribution per month (Rs) 1Level 1 to 5250 2Level 6450 3Level: 7 to 11650 4Level 12 and above1000 Click here to view the O.M. for change in other entitlement...

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WE WANT POSITIVE ACTION AND NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT - CONFEDERATION AGAIN ASSURANCES

WE WANT POSITIVE ACTION AND NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT - CONFEDERATION AGAIN ASSURANCES WE DON’T WANT ANY MORE ASSURANCES - WE WANT POSITIVE ACTION AND NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT - SEVEN MONTHS ARE OVER AFTER THE JUNE 30th ASSURANCES - AGAIN SWEET WORDS AND ASSURANCES BY HON’BLE HOME MINISTER AND CABINET SECRETARY - THIS TIME NO TIME FRAME - PENSION COMMITTEE REPORT UNILATERALLY SUBMITTED TO CABINET WITHOUT REACHING ANY NEGOTITED SETTLEMENT WITH STAFF SIDE - THE ONE AND THE ONLY POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION OPTION -1 FOR PENSIONERS IS GOING TO...

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