NPS To OPS: Government of Andhra Pradesh Issued Orders based on Expert Committee

NPS To OPS: Government of Andhra Pradesh Issued Orders based on Expert Committee

National Pension System To Old Pension Scheme

Govt of AP Issued Orders based on Expert Committee

"In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, what will be the legality of such a decision with respect to those who have already retired from service after serving under the Contributory Pension Scheme? or expired while in service?"

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS/NPS)- An Expert Committee for review of the Contributory Pension Scheme and examining demand for continuing Old Pension Scheme - Constituted - Orders - Issued.

FINANCE (HR.3-PENSION-I) DEPARTMENT
G.O.R .RT.No. 2052

Dated: 28-11-2018

Read the following : -
1. G.O.Ms.No.653 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
2. G.O.Ms.No.654 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
3. G.O.Ms.No.655 Finance(Pen-1) Department, dated: 22.09.2004.
4. Representations from various Service Associations, public representatives for restoration of Old Pension Scheme.

ORDER :

In G.O. 1st to 3rd read above, Government of Andhra Pradesh adopted the Government of India's New Pension Scheme based on Defined Contributions for the employees of the State, who are newly recruited on or after 01.09.2004.

2. Several representations and requests have been received from various service associations and people representatives for de-adoption of Contributory Pension Scheme and restoration of Old Pension Scheme for the State Government employees.

3. Keeping in view of the representations from the service associations and people representatives, the Government hereby constitute an Expert committee with the following composition.

1	Sri. S.P.Tucker, IAS (Retd),Former Chief Secretary to Government	:	Chairperson
2	Sri. Peeyush Kumar, IAS ,Secretary to Govt (FP), Finance Department	:	Member Secretary
3	Sri. D.Venkata Ramana, Secretary to Government, Law Department	:	Member
4	Prof. K. Muniratnam Naidu(Retd), Professor in Economics, S.P.Mahila University, Tirupathi	:	Member
5	Prof GalabProfessor in Economics, Director, CESS, Hyderabad	:	Member

4. Terms of reference for the committee:

i. To submit a detailed report analysing the repercussions, both legal and financial of reviewing the Contributory Pension Scheme now in force.
ii. To submit a detailed report analysing the impact of Contributory Pension Scheme on the State Finances.
iii. To suggest propositions regarding the liabilities and risks that may arise out of the agreements entered into with NPS trust and NSDL.
iv. In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, suggest propositions for refund of the contributions made by the employees & employer so far?
v. In case it is to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and in lieu of it to implement the Statutory Pension Scheme, what will be the legality of such a decision with respect to those who have already retired from service after serving under the Contributory Pension Scheme? or expired while in service?.
vi. To analyse the status of the scheme in detail and the experiences and current scenarios of other states that have implemented the Contributory Pension Scheme.
vii. In case if the scheme is continued, what are the various steps that can be taken to make it more attractive/beneficial?
viii. To make suggestions in other matters that the committee finds relevant with regard to the review of the Contributory Pension Scheme.

5. The term of the committee shall be 3 months from the date of issue of orders.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

ANIL CHANDRA PUNETHA

CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source: Confederation

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To,
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Sub: Admissibility of SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports) tour package to Lakshadweep Islands on ships operated by Lakshadweep Administration on LTC.

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4/5/2013-CS-I(D)
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Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
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Subject-: Promotion to the grade of Deputy Secretary, CSS on ad-hoc basis - Extension of period upto 30.06.2019 - regarding.

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2. With the approval of the competent authority, the tenure of ad-hoc basis appointment of all the Deputy Secretaries is hereby extended beyond 30.06.2018, i.e. from 01.07.20 18 and up to 30.06.2019 or till the posts are filled up on regular basis or till further orders, whichever is earlier, subject to vigilance clearance.

3. This order will be applicable to all such officers who are continuously holding the post of Deputy Secretary on ad-hoc basis as per aforementioned Orders. The continuation of ad-hoc promotion is subject to the conditions mentioned in the orders referred above and also the conditions mentioned below:

i. No disciplinary proceeding has been initiated during the period between last extension and now; and
ii. No penalty has been imposed during the period between last extension and now.

4. In case any of these conditions is attracted in respect of any of the officers, the same may be brought to the notice of this Department immediately for further appropriate action.

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Government of India
Ministry of Finance
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Dated: 27/11/2018

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No. AN-1/1184/394

Date: 27.11.2018

To,
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Subject: Submission of response on alleged irregularities through proper channel.

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