MoD- Payment and Reimbursement of Medical expenses under ECHS ; Processing of Online Bills by Bill Processing Agency (BPA)

MoD- Payment and Reimbursement of Medical expenses under ECHS ; Processing of Online Bills by Bill Processing Agency (BPA)

File No.25(01)/2018/WE/D(Res-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Deptt. of Ex-Servicemen Welfare )
B wing, Room No.220
Sena Bhavan, New Delhi

Dated 09 July,2019

To,
The chief of Army Staff
The chief of Naval Staff
The chief of Air Staff

Payment and Reimbursement of Medical expenses under ECHS ; Processing of Online Bills by Bill Processing Agency (BPA).

Sir,
With reference to Govt. of India Ministry of Defence letter No.22A(10)/2010/US(WE)/ D(Res)- Vol-V dated 10th July 2014 on the subject, I am directed to convey sanction of the Competent to the following amendments:

Also check: Defence: RELAXATION OF RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RATES PERTAINING TO MEDICINAL CLAIMS UNDER ECHS

For
Payment and Reimbursement of Medical Treatment (Online Billing)
(i) Director Regional Centre ECHS - Upto Rs.3,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS - Upto Rs.5,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS - Upto Rs.10,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW - Upto Rs.25,00,000/-
(v) Secretary ESW - Above Rs.25,00,000/-

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(i) Director Regional Centre ECHS - Upto Rs.4,00,000/-
(ii) Dy MD, ECHS - Upto Rs.8,00,000/-
(iii) MD, ECHS - Upto Rs.15,00,000/-
(iv) Joint Secretary, ESW - Upto Rs.40,00,000/-
(v) Secretary ESW - Above Rs.40,00,000/-

The powers delegated within the Ministry (bill above Rs.15 lakhs) will be exercised inconsultation with MoD (Finance/Pension).

Also check this: CGHS: Time limit for submission of final claims reimbursement of medical expenses

This issues with the concurrence of MoD (Finance/ Pension) vide U.0 No.32(14)/2018/ Fin/Pen dated 17-6-2019.

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NPS - State government conference about benefits of National Pension System by PFRDA

NPS

NPS - State government conference about benefits of National Pension System by PFRDA

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PRESS RELEASE

Conference on Implementation of National Pension System by State Governments

A conference on implementation of National Pension System by State Governments was organized by PFRDA on 10th Sept 2018 at IHC, New Delhi. The prime objective was to provide a forum to all State Governments, where the progress in the implementation of NPS with respect to compliance of timelines in various NPS related activities could be brought to the fore and a way forward could be provided. Higher officials from all State Governments attended the conference.

Also check: National Pension System (NPS) : PFRDA

Dr. Badri Singh Bhandari, Whole Time Member (Economics) in his opening address informed the state government officials about the features and benefits of NPS and various initiatives undertaken by PFRDA. He emphasised the use of online generation of PRAN, dashboard facility for effective monitoring of nodal officers and timely submission of subscriber registration forms and regular remittance of subscriber contribution. He reiterated about the issuance of guidelines by State Governments regarding procedure and timelines to be followed by State Governments for registration of new employees, upload of SCFs and remittance of the NPS contributions. He also touched upon the need of resolving pending grievances and withdrawals on priority by the nodal officers.
Sh. Ajay Narayan Jha, Secretary, Dept of Expenditure, Govt. of India in his address stated that the need of contributory system of pension arose due to the twin objectives to ensure fiscal prudence and secure old age income security in the country. Fiscally strong States are important for progress and development as the pension liabilities of the government has been increasing in terms of proportion of GDP. He advised participating State Governments to monitor the performance of NPS implementation with respect to timely completion of NPS related activities at nodal office level.

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Chairman, PFRDA, Sh. Hemant G. Contractor, emphasized on the need for the government officials to be aware of the determinants of pension. NPS, being a contributory and market driven scheme, is different from the earlier pension system in the government, which was a formula based PAYG (Pay As You Go) scheme. In NPS, pension is dependent on various factors, such as the contribution amount, period of contribution, regularity in remittances, returns on investment, withdrawals, deferment options and choice of annuity. He urged the State governments to adopt online PRAN generation Module (OPGM) and to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of NPS. He also urged State Governments to ensure extending choices similar to those available to non-government subscribers and also to frame Rules for the guidance of government staff handling NPS in the States.
Quite a few presentations were made by various stakeholders under NPS for the benefit of the participants. As on 31st August, 2018, 28 States have implemented NPS and there are 32.51 Lakh subscribers with asset under management of Rs 1,16,227.49 Cr.

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Fixation of pay on re-employment of ex-servicemen by Hon’ble CAT Bangalore Bench Judgment

Fixation of pay on re-employment of ex-servicemen by Hon’ble CAT Bangalore Bench Judgment

The applicant, an ex-serviceman was appointed as postal assistant in initial pay Rs 9910 + Grade Pay Rs. 2400 in 05.04.2011…

F.No.01-02/2018-PAP
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001

Dated: 17/09/2019

All Heads of Circles.

Sub: Judgment on fixation of pay on re-employment of ex-servicemen by Hon’ble CAT Bangalore Bench.

I am directed to forward a copy of judgment dated 08.08.2019 in OA 170/17/2018 filed by Shri K Keshava Bhat Vs SSP Puttur Dn & Ors in Hon’ble CAT Bengaluru. The subject matter of the case is fixation of pay on re-employment of ex-servicemen in light of DoPT OMs 3/19/2009-Estt (Pay-II) dated 05.04.2010 and 1101965/2015-Estt (Pay-II) dated 28.08.2015.

(a) Case Details:

The applicant, an ex-serviceman was appointed as postal assistant in initial pay Rs 9910 + GP 2400 in 05.04.2011. Then he represented for pay fixation, counting service in Army following annual increments and to permit for exercising option. SSP Puttur (DK) Division rejected the representation and hence the OA.

Also check: Pay fixation of re-employed Ex- Servicemen

(b) Reliefs Sought:

1. To set aside the orders of SSP Puttur (DK),
2. Consider his application for pay fixation on re-employment post following one increment each year of Military Service and providing for option, with arrears and consequential benefit,
3. Grant relief or relief as deemed fit and proper, with costs while applying wrong rules, in the interest of justice and equality.

(c) Hon'ble Tribunals Judgment:

OA was dismissed, on lack of merits, as the Hon’ble tribunal observed that the contention that the applicant wants his pay to be fixed as per para 16 of the CCS (Fixation of Pay of Re-employed Pensioners) 1986 dated 31.07.1986 but would like his entire pension and other retirement benefits to be untouched cannot be accepted.

Read this: Applicability of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 to persons re-employed Government Service and whose pay is debitable to civil estimates.

It is further directed to defend all cases under your jurisdiction of such nature on this ground.

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(D. K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)

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