Policy for Removal of Non-Performing Civil Servants

"Removal of Non-Performing Civil Servants Under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pension) Rule, 1972" Policy for Removal of Non-Performing Civil Servants The provisions under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pension) Rule, 1972 and Rule, 16(3) (Amended) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) [AIS (DCRB)] Rules, 1958 have laid down the policy of periodic review and premature retirement of non- performing Government servants. Up to January, 2018,...

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Need to avoid the nomenclature "Dalit" for the members belonging to Scheduled Castes - Govt of India Order

Need to avoid the nomenclature "Dalit" for the members belonging to Scheduled Castes - Govt of India Order No.12017/02/2018-SCD(R.L.Cell) Government of India Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi New Delhi, dated: 15.03.2018 To, The Chief Secretaries to all the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. Subject: Need to avoid the nomenclature "Dalit" for the members belonging to Scheduled Castes. Sir, I am directed to refer to the Ministry of Home...

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DAD Releases Handbook on Pay & allowances of JCOs & ORs

Ministry of Defence DAD Releases Handbook on Pay & allowances of JCOs & ORs Dated 04 APR 2018 The Defence Accounts Department is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the pay accounts of million plus Jawans and JCOs of Indian Army. The Pay Accounts Offices (PAOs) of this department are at the forefront of the concerted efforts that are being put in to ensure that these men get their correct dues within reasonable time frame. An important requirement to meet the expectations of the end user and ensuring their...

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Standard Deduction Applicable for Pensioners - Clarification

Standard Deduction Applicable for Pensioners - Clarification Ministry of Finance Clarification regarding applicability of standard deduction to pension received from the former employer The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that the pension received by a taxpayer from his former employer is taxable under the head "Salaries". The Finance Act, 2018 has amended Section 16 of the Income-tax Act, 1961("the Act") to provide that a taxpayer having income chargeable under the head “Salaries” shall be allowed a deduction...

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