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General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim

GENERAL ELECTIONS - 2019
SCHEDULE OF ELECTIONS

General Elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim 

ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road,
No.ECI/PN/23/2019
Dated: 10th March, 2019
PRESS NOTE

SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHEDULE FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS TO LOK SABHA AND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES IN ANDHRA PRADESH, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, ODISHA & SIKKIM,2019.

The five-year term of the 16th Lok Sabha is due to expire on 03rdJune, 2019. Credible elections, conducted at regular prescribed intervals, are the very soul of any democratic system. Article 324 of the Constitution of India bestows the relevant powers, duties and functions upon the Election Commission of India while Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the conduct of the elections to constitute a new Lok Sabha before the expiry of its current term. Taking into account these Constitutional and legal provisions, the Election Commission of India has made comprehensive preparations for the conduct of elections to the 17th Lok Sabha in a free, fair and peaceful manner.

2. Elections to the world’s largest democracy pose immense challenges with respect to logistics and man/woman and material management and Commission's endeavour in this direction has been to consult all the stakeholders,invite inputs from all the relevant departments/organization sand evolve a coordinated framework for smooth delivery of another round of General Elections.

3. In the course of assessing various dimensions involved in holding elections to the 543 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs) and, in 3 particular,the parameters to be considered for their scheduling and phasing, the Election Commission of India has planned meticulously for each and every aspect of election much in advance to ensure that these elections are conducted in best professional manner.

4. The Commission organized a series of meetings wit hthe Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all the 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) to review all the aspects of election preparedness in all the States and UTs and accordingly, appropriate instructions were issued to the CEOs for ensuring efficient conduct of the elections.

5. The Commission also held meeting with the Chief Secretaries, Directors General of Police, Home Secretaries, Chief Electoral Officers and Police Nodal Officers of all States and UTs on 21st, 22nd & 28th January, 2019, to assess the overall law and order situation, as certain State/ UT specific areas of concern,t o deliberate on the quantum of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) required in each State/ UT and to review the overall preparedness of the election machinery. The cooperation of all authorities was sought for conducting free, fair and peaceful elections across the country, under the overall superintendence, direction and control of the Commission.

6. The Commission has visited different States to review the poll preparedness. During these visits,the Commission interacted with political parties, enforcement agencies, all District officers, SSPs/SPs, Divisional Commissioners, Range IGs and Chief Secretaries, Home Secretaries, DGPs and other Senior officers of the States.

7. The conduct of General Elections in the entire country requires considerable deployment of Central and State Police Forces to ensure peaceful, free,fair election with fearless participation of electors, especially in the vulnerable areas/pockets. Mobilization, deployment and disengagement of these forces with minimum criss cross movement and optimal utilization, involved complex planning and detailed analysis, carried out over several rounds of consultations with the senior officers of the Ministry of Home Affairs/CAPFs/Police Nodal Officers of the States/UTs. The Commission also held discussions with the Union Home Secretary to highlight the areas of coordination for effective deployment of these forces.

8. The Commission also held meeting with Railway and many others in regard to the specific requirements of special trains, including other logistics, for smooth and timely movement of CAPF Companies and other police forces across States/UTs, including their intra-State shifting during the election period.

9. Keeping in view the interests of the students and also the fact that Polling Stations are mostly located in school buildings and teachers are engaged as polling personnel, the Commission has consciously factored-in the examination schedules of various State Boards, including the Central Board of Secondary Education, in the process of finalizingthe poll dates. In addition to this, other relevant factors like various holidays and festivals falling in the months of March, April and May, harvest season in certain parts of the country and the inputs obtained from the Indian Meteorological Department on the pre-monsoon rainfall, on set and spread of monsoon and acute hot weather conditions in certain parts of the country have also been taken in to consideration.Thus, while deciding on the number of poll days for each State/UT and the composition of the PCs that go to polls on a particular pollday, the Commission has, to the extent possible, taken all relevant aspects and information, related there to, in to view

10. DELIMITATION OF PARLIAMENTARY AND ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES : The General Election to the House of People, 2019 to constitute the17th Lok Sabha shall be held on the basis of the extent of Parliamentary Constituencies as contained in the “Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Order, 2008”. Therefore, there is no change in the extent and status of any Parliamentary Constituency after General election to Lok Sabha, 2009. Besides, the total number of Parliamentary Constituencies allotted to various States/UTs including SC/ST seats are also continued to be the same. Similarly, general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim shall be held on the basis of the extent of Assembly Constituencies as contained in the said Delimitation Order, 2008. The total number of ACs allotted to these States including SC/ST seats shall also continue to be the same.

11. As per “Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014(No.6 of 2014) dated 1st March, 2014” & “Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2015 dated 23.4.2015” and subsequently,‘Commission’s Notification No.282/AP/2018(DEL) dated 22.9.2018, the total number of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in respect of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States shall be as under:

ANDHRA PRADESH
Parliamentary Constituencies: Total number of seats as allocated are 25, SC-4 and ST-1.
Assembly Constituencies: Total number of seats as allocated are 175, SC-29 & ST-7.

TELANGANA
Parliamentary Constituencies: Total number of seats as allocated are 17, SC-3 and ST-2.
Assembly Constituencies: -Total number of seats are 119, SC-19 & ST-12.
The extent of all Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in respect of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States shall be as per the said Act(s) and the Commission’s Notification dated 22.9.2018, as referred above
State-wise poll details: Phase 7 (May 19)
Bihar (8), Jharkhand (3), MP (8), Punjab (13), West Bengal (9), Chandigarh (1), UP (13), Himachal (4); Total: 59
State-wise poll details: Phase 6 (May 12)
Bihar (8), Haryana (10), Jharkhand (4), MP (8), UP (14), West Bengal (8), Delhi-NCR (7); Total: 59
State-wise poll details: Phase 5 (May 6)
Bihar (5), J&K (2), Jharkhand (4), MP (7), Rajasthan (12), UP (14), West Bengal (7); Total: 51
State-wise poll details: Phase 4 (April 29)
Bihar (5), J&K (1), Jharkhand (3), MP (6), Maharashtra (17), Odisha (6), Rajasthan (13), UP (13), West Bengal (8); Total: 71
State-wise poll details: Phase 3 (April 23)
Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Gujarat (26), Goa (2), J&K (1), Karnataka (14), Kerala (20), Maharashtra (14), Odisha (6), UP (10), West Bengal (5), Dadra and Nagar Haveli (1), Daman and Diu (1); Total: 115
State-wise poll details: Phase 2 (April 18)
Assam (5), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (3), J&K (2), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (10), Manipur (1), Odisha (5), Tamil Nadu (39), Tripura (1), UP (8), West Bengal (3), Puducherry (1); Total: 97
State-wise poll details: Phase 1 (April 11)
Andhra (25), Arunachal (2), Assam (5), Bihar (4), Chhattisgarh (1), J&K (2), Maharashtra (7), Manipur (1), Meghalaya (2), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Odisha (4), Sikkim (1), Telangana (17), Tripura (1), UP (8), Uttarakhand (5), West Bengal (2), Andaman (1), Lakshadweep (1); Total (91)
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Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2019 to the Central Government Employees and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre­ revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th CPC


Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2019 to the Central Government Employees and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre­ revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th CPC


6th CPC DA from Jan 2019 @154% for CGE and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw pre-revised pay

No. 1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 8th March, 2019.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2019 to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre­ revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M. O.M. No. 1/3/2008-E.ll(B) dated 11th September, 2018 revising the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) w.e.f. 01.07.2018 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.
  1. The rate of DA admissible to above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing 148% to 154% w.e.f. 01.01.2019.
  2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry's O.M.No.1 (3)/2008-E.ll(B) dated 29111 August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
  3. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2019.
  4. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
(A. Bandyopadhyay)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Source: DoE
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5th CPC DA from Jan 2019 @295% for CGE and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw pre-revised pay

5th CPC DA from Jan 2019 @295% for CGE and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw pre-revised pay

No. 1/3(2)/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 8th March, 2019.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2019 to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments O.M. No, 1/3/2008-E.II(B) dated 11th September, 2018 revising the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) w.e.f. 01.07.2018 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission.
  1. The rate of DA admissible to above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing 284% to 295% w.e.f. 01.01.2019.
  2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97-EII(B) dated 3rd October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
  3. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2019.
  4. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
Sd/-
(A.Bandyopadhyay)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Source: doe.gov.in
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Grant of 10 Days Casual Leave to Industrial Employees: PCA(Fys) Order


Grant of 10 Days Casual Leave to Industrial Employees: PCA(Fys) Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10-A, S.K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

PAY TECH SECTION
No. Pay/Tech-II/1058
Date: - 07/03/2019
To
All Controllers of Finance & Accounts (Fys.).

Subject: Grant of 10 Days CL to Industrial Employees- reg

A copy of MoD ID No. 01(02)/2018/D(Civ-II) dated 23.10.2018 regarding extension of the provision of 10 days Casual Leave in terms of Para 9 of the Appendix-III of the CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 to the Industrial employees circulated vide OFB No. 265/Per/Policy dated 30.10.2018 is forwarded herewith for your information and necessary action, please.

Enclo: As above.
Sd/-
(Dr. D L Meena)
Deputy Controller of Accounts (Fys.)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD
AYUDH BHAVAN
10-A, SHAHEED KHUDIRAM BOSE ROAD
KOLKATA-700 001
No.265/Per/Policy
Date : 30/10/2018
To,
The Sr. General Manager(s)/General Manager(s)/Head of Unit(s)
All Ordnance Factories / Units

Sub: Grant of 10 days CL to those Civilian employees under Defence Establishments who are not entitled to 17 holidays per calendar year - regarding.

Ref: OFB circular of even number dated 02/08/2018.

In continuation of the circular cited under Ref above, a copy of MoD I.D. No.01(02)/2018/D(Civ-II) dated 23/10/2018 extending the provision of 10 days Casual Leave to Industrial Employees is forwarded herewith for information and compliance at all OFs/Units accordingly.

Encl.: As above
[ S. Sharad Rao ]
Dy. Director/Admin.
For Director General Ordnance Factories

Government of India
(Department of Defence)
Ministry of Defence
D(Civ-II)

Subject: Grant of 10 days Casual Leave to those Civilian employees under Defence Establishments who are not entitled to 17 holidays per calendar year.

Reference MoD ID No. 01(02)/2018/D(Civ-Il) dated 21st March, 2018 on the above mentioned subject.

The matter has been further examined and it has been decided with the approval of competent authority to extend the provision of 10 days Casual Leave in terms of Para 9 of the Appendix-III of the CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 to Industrial employees who are entitled to 16 holidays in a year.

(Dalpat Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
Source: Pcafys.nic.in
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