BSNLMRS – guidelines for regulation of expenditure on indoor treatment – cases where no CG HS rates are prescribed for any treatment/procedure: BSNL Order

BSNLMRS – guidelines for regulation of expenditure on indoor treatment – cases where no CG HS rates are prescribed for any treatment/procedure: BSNL Order

Admn. Section
Corporate Office
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

No. BSNL/Admn.I/15-3/11(Vol.II)

Dated: June 13th 2014

To
To All CGMS, BSNL

Sub: BSNLMRS – guidelines for regulation of expenditure on indoor treatment – cases where no CGHS rates are prescribed for any treatment/procedure.

Cases are referred to Corporate Office for settlement of medical claims where CGHS rates are not available. Where CGHS rates are not available, the cases are settled as per AIIMS rates. On seeking rates from AIIMS for various implants/devices and procedures, Administrative Office (H) of AIIMS has informed that the rate list of AIIMS is avaiiable on their website – www.aiims.edu I www.aiims.ac.in (link Hospital Zone-patient care service), wherever the rates of a particular disease are not available, the concerned Department/specialist doctor may be contacted [copy enclosed].

All the field units are requested to refer the rate list of AIIMS at their website and in case of non-availability of rates in the rate list they may directly refer their cases to concerned department of the AIIMS.

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(Raj Kumar Kushtwar)
Assistant General Manager (Admn.III]
Tel. No. 23037241 Fax No. 23734260

Source: bsnleuchq.com
[http://www.bsnleuchq.com/AIIMS%20rates%20(1).pdf]

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Denial of proper wages, working hours, holidays etc., to the contract workers in Railways: NFIR writes to Railway Board

Denial of proper wages, working hours, holidays etc., to the contract workers in Railways: NFIR writes to Railway Board

NFIR
Railwaymen National Federation of Indian
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI 110055
Affiliated to : Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No. II/57

Dated:10/06/2014

The Member Staff, Railway Board, New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Denial of proper wages, working hours, holidays etc., to the contract workers in Railways-reg.
Reft (i) NFIR’s refter No. II/28/Pt.III dated 04/01/2012, II/57 dated 11/04/2002, 30/11/2012, 16/08/2013 & 31/03/2014.
(ii) Railway Board’ s letter No.2013/ E(LL)AT/CNR/8 dated 26/02/2013.

NFIR vide series of letters quoted under reference have brought to the notice of the Railway Board a number of irregularities in regard to payment of wages, working hours, holidays etc.,of contract workers. The Federation has also conveyed vide letters cited under reference, that there has been gross violation of contract labour (Regulation and Abolition)Act, 1970 by the employers.

2. In this connection, NFIR further wishes to convey following irregularities committed in the similar way by the Contractors in various other Departments on the Railways:-
 

(a)1. Engineering Department:
Minimum wages are not paid to the workers and Attendance Register of workers is also not maintained. Identity Card, Medical facilities, payment slips, Accommodation for their stay and water facilities are also not provided. The contract Labourers are working on Railway Tracks in peak period are putting their lives in dangers as no safety measures taken. Railway Contractors are not making accident insurance for these labourers.
 

2. Mechanical Department:
Railway Contractor’s workers are sweeping and cleaning all the compartments of the coaches of trains. ESIC facility is not provided by the contractors but amount is recovered from their payment. Pay-slip is not given regularly. Their P.F. is deducted but where it is deposited is not known to the workers. Contractors are also not depositing employers’ share amount of P.F. in the P.F. account of workers.


 
3. Operating Department:
Railway Contractor’s workers are sweeping and cleaning Railway Stations, Railway Tracks, surrounding areas and offices in Railway premises. ESIC facility is not provided by the contractors though money is recovered from their wages. Pay-slips are not given regularly. Their RF. is deducted but where it is deposited is not known to the workers. Contractors are also not depositing employers’ share amount of P.F. in the P.F. accounts of workers. After finishing the tender. Railway Administrationis engaging these labourers to do the above work in three Railway Stations i.e. Kalyan, Panvel & Lonavala of Central Railway. The Railway Administration is unable to make payment to the labourers. After the protest rally by CRMS in February 14, the Railway Administration made payment to the labourers working in Kalyan & Lonavala, Payment but however those working in Panvel station the payment is not done.




 
4. Commercial Department (Central Railway):-
Railway Contractors are running Tea Stalls, Refreshment rooms, etc., in Railway Stations and contract workers are working as cooks, vendors helpers etc. Railway Contractors are not making payment to them. They are deputed to work on commission basis. Since the labourers are working on commission basis, they are loosing the benefit of P.F. Also unauthorized hawkers are working at the stations, thus authorised vendors are unable to manage their families in these hard days.

There are more than 50% vacancies of luggage and parcel porters, Loading and unloading work has increased, thus the labours are facing lot of difficulties. It is requested to restore clearing & forwarding Agents as existed earlier.



5. Electrical Department (Central Railway):-
The Railway Contractor labour are working as AC Attendants in AC Coaches in the passenger carrying trains. They are not paid their wages and travelling allowance as per rules. Their P.F. is deducted but where it is deposited not known to them. Contractors are also not depositing employers’ share amount of P.F. in the P.F. accounts of workers.

3. Federation further wishes to convey to the Railway Board that the Act under section 23 provides for penal action against the defaulters if contravention of the Act continues and the Departments employing the contract labour are liable to be imposed punishment.

Incidentally, it is mentioned that the provisions of Contract Labour (R & A) Act 1970 & Rules 1971 were circulated by the Railway Board to all Zones, Production Units etc., vide letter dated 26/02/2013 quoted under reference for enforcement in letter and spirit. But unfortunately no action has been taken and the Federation has been compelled to bring these issues to the notice of the Railway Board.

NFIR, therefore, once again urges the Railway Board (MS) to kindly arrange to undertake immediately investigation into the above irregularities for ensuring that contract workers are not exploited by the contractor/employer. Federation may please be advised of the action taken early.

Yours faithfully,

(M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR
[https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B40Q65NF2_7UeVZjV2p3Z0ttS2FFT0R3VmNqQXJ2ZThZN09N/edit]

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Demand for 50% DA Merger presented to the new government

Demand for 50% DA Merger presented to the new government

It looks as if this time all the Central Government Employees Federations are seriously committed to getting 50% Dearness Allowance added to their basic pay!

All the CG employees federations have strongly made this demand to the newly formed Government at the Centre. They have all explained the reasons and submitted the justification, why they have made this demand and have requested that it be implemented.

The demand was first put forth in the middle of last year. It was hoped that the demand would be implemented before the general elections. Everybody expected an announcement in this regard at the end of the last cabinet meeting that was held on February 28, 2014. The disappointment they felt wouldn’t be easy to forget.

In order to renew this demand and present it to the newly formed government, all the federations have presented memorandums. Mr. Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary of National Council JCM Staff Side, has sent a detailed letter to the Government explaining this demand.

One will have to wait and watch if the newly formed government, under the leadership of Modi, accepts this demand of more than 50 lakh employees.

Source: CGEN.in
[http://centralgovernmentemployeesnews.in/2014/06/demand-for-50-da-merger-presented-to-the-new-government/]

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General Budget 2014-15: NFIR Presents list of proposals to be considered

General Budget 2014-15: NFIR Presents list of proposals to be considered

NFIR has made a list of all the proposals that Central Government employees expect in the 2014-15 General Budget.

On the 11th of this month, Mr. Raghavaiah, the General Secretary of NFIR, sent a letter to the Finance Ministry, containing certain proposals that are worth considering.

The letter contains nine points that deserve serious consideration from the Ministry. These points were formulated based on the needs and demands of about 34 lakh Central Government employees, including 14 lakh Railway workers.

Income tax exemption should be raised to Rs. 5 lakhs for individuals and Rs. 7 Lakhs for senior citizens.

The 7th CPC should be instructed to submit an Interim Report on the DA Merger.
Maximum bonus limits should be raised to Rs. 10,000.

The New Pension Scheme must be discarded in accordance to the request by the Railway Ministry.

Additional pension must be granted to pensioners over the age of 70.

The longstanding demand, for exempting Transport Allowance from Income Tax calculations, must be granted.

MACP Scheme should also be extended to teachers and lecturers working in Central Government institutions.

Earned Leave and LAHP should be granted to teachers and lecturers working in Central Government institutions.

All allowances should be exempted from income tax calculations.

Source: http://90paisa.blogspot.in/
[http://90paisa.blogspot.in/2014/06/general-budget-2014-15-nfir-presents.html]

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No Six Days Week Proposal Under Consideration with the govt at present: NC JCM Press Release & Media News

No Six Days Week Proposal Under Consideration with the govt at present: NC JCM Press Release & Media News

Press Release about Government’s plan to make six days a week working in the administrative offices of Central Government.

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

PRESS RELEASE

 NEW DELHI: 14 JUNE, 2014

 Present whispering about reverting back to six days a week in place of the prevalent five days week working in the Administrative Office of the Central Government.

In this connection, the issue was discussed by Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary Staff Side, National Council(JCM) and General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation, with the Cabinet Secretary on 13th June, 2014, and it was brought to his notice that five days a week working was introduced, way back in the year 1985 after prolonged deliberations at the National Council(JCM) level. Various aspects, including energy saving in the form of electricity and also Statutory Provision regarding working hours were kept in view.

After discussion, Cabinet Secretary assured to Secretary Staff Side NC/JCM, Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, that no such proposal is under consideration with the Government at present.

For Secretary(Staff Side)
National Council(JCM)

Source: http://ncjcmstaffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Press_release.pdf


News by The Hindu Business Line:-

No 6-day week for Govt staff: Cabinet Secretary assures unions

The Hindu Business Line New Delhi, June 14:

The Government is not considering any proposal to increase the number of working days to six from five a week in administrative offices of the Central Government, according to Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary – staff side, National Council, Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), which is a joint group of various staff unions of Central Government employees.

Mishra stated this on the basis of assurances received from the Cabinet Secretary on Friday. The assurance came through in a meeting of the JCM with Cabinet Secretary on Friday, according to a release.

“After discussion, Cabinet Secretary assured to Secretary, Staff Side National Council – JCM, Shiva Gopal Mishra, that no such proposal is under consideration with the Government at present,” it said.

Mishra also holds the post of General Secretary, All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF).

“Five days a week working was introduced, way back in the year 1985 after prolonged deliberations at the National Council(JCM) level. Various aspects, including energy saving in the form of electricity and also Statutory Provision regarding working hours were kept in view,” stated the release.

The Unions also reiterated their view to increase the salaries by merging 50 per cent of Dearness Allowance with the basic pay, Mishra told Business Line.

Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/no-6day-week-for-govt-staff-cabinet-secretary-assures-unions/article6114964.ece

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List of holidays for central govt employees 2015 - Dopt Orders

List of holidays for central govt employees 2015 - Dopt Orders

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2015

Most Immediate

F.No.12/5/2014-JCA-2

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated the 6th June, 2014

Office Memorandum

Subject: Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2015.

It has been decided that the holidays as specified in the Annexure -I to this O.M. will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located at Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2015. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Annexure - II

2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi / New Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three holidays as per para 3.1 below:

1. REPUBLIC DAY

2. INDEPENDENCE DAY

3. MAHATMA GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY

4. BUDDHA PURNIMA

5. CHRISTMAS DAY

6. DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DASHMI)

7. DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)

8. GOOD FRIDAY

9. GURU NANAK'S BIRTHDAY

10. IDU'L FITR

11. IDU'L ZUHA

12. MAHAVIR JAYANTI

13. MUHARRAM

14. PROPHET MOHAMMAD'S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)

3.1. In addition to the above 14 Compulsory holidays mentioned in para 2, three holidays shall be decided from the list indicated below by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the State Capitals, if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State. The final list applicable uniformly to all Central Government offices within the concerned State shall be notified accordingly and no change can be carried out thereafter. It is also clarified that no change is permissible in regard to festivals and dates as indicated.

1. AN ADDITIONAL DAY FOR DUSSEHRA

2. HOLI

3. JANAMASHTAMI (VAISHNAVI)

4. RAM NAVAMI

5. MAHA SHIVRATRI

6. GANESH CHATURTHI / VINAYAK CHATURTHI

7. MAKAR SANKARANTI

8. RATH YATRA

9. ONAM

10. PONGAL

11. SRI PANCHAMI / BASANT PANCHAMI

12. VISHU/ VAISAIKHI / VAISAKHADI / BAHAG BIHU / MASHADI UGADI / CHAITRA SUKLADI / CHETI CHAND / GUDI PADAVA 1st NAVRATRA / NAUROZ/ CHHATH POOJA/ KARVA CHAUTH.

3.2 No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival holidays initially declared subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other non¬working day or in the event of more than one festivals falling on the same day.

4. The list of Restricted Holidays appended to this O.M. is meant for Central Government Offices located in Delhi / New Delhi. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals may draw up separate list of Restricted Holidays keeping in view the occasions of local importance but the 9 occasions left over, after choosing the 3 variable holidays in para 3.1 above, are to be included in the list of restricted holidays.

5.1 For offices in Delhi / New Delhi, any change in the date of holidays in respect of Idu'l Fitr, Idu'l Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad, if necessary, depending upon sighting of the Moon, would be declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions after ascertaining the position from the Govt. of NCT of Delhi (DCP, Special Branch, Delhi Police).

5.2 For offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees at the State Capitals are authorised to change the date of holiday, if necessary, based on the decision of the concerned State Governments / Union Territories, in respect of Fitr, Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad.

5.3 It may happen that the change of date of the above occasions has to be declared at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement could be made through P.I.B. /T.V. / A.I.R. / Newspapers and the Heads of Departments/ Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement without waiting for a formal order about the change of date.

6. During 2015, Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 (Kartika 01). In certain States, the practice is to celebrate the occasion a day in advance, i.e., on "Narakachaturdasi Day". In view of this, there is no objection if holiday on account of Deepavali is observed on "Naraka Chaturdasi Day (in place of Deepavali Day) for the Central Government Offices in a State if in that State, that day alone is declared as a compulsory holiday for Diwali for the offices of the State Government.

7. Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments would observe up to 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays / occasions may be determined by such establishments / organisations themselves for the year 2015, subject to para 3.2 above.

8. Union Territory Administrations shall decide the list of holidays in terms of instructions issued in this regard by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

9. In respect of Indian Missions abroad, the number of holidays may be notified in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's O.M. No.12/5/2002-JCA dated 17th December, 2002. In other words, they will have the option to select 9(Nine) holidays of their own only after including in the list, three National Holidays and Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad, Rama Navami, Id-ul-Fitr, Janamashtami and Muharram included in the list of compulsory holidays and falling on day of weekly off.

10. In respect of Banks, the holidays shall be regulated in terms of the extant instructions issued by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.

11. Hindi version will follow.

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(Ashok Kumar) 

Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_5_2014_JCA_2-06062014.pdf]

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Central Government Officers may have to work 6 days a week

News: 6 Days a week workdays in central government offices

Central Government Officers may have to work 6 days a week

Deccan Chronical | June 03, 2014

New Delhi: Speculation is rife in various union ministries that the new government under Narendra Modi may revert back to the six-days a week workdays in central government offices after about three decades.

Although there is no move yet by the government in this regard the issue is subject of much discussion among the bureaucrats. It was former PM Rajiv Gandhi who, in the mid-1980s, had decided to go in for the five-day week.

The aim at that time was to promote efficiency since it gave the bureaucrats much-needed rest over the weekend on the assumption that the work-culture would improve during week-days.

The closure of Government offices on Saturdays also resulted in saving of electricity and other expenses of the Centre. But despite the current five-day week, some of the ministers even in the previous UPA-2 government were known to attend office on Saturdays and attend to files and other important work.


Source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140603/nation-current-affairs/article/central-government-officers-may-have-work-6-days-week

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