Clarificatory OM for payment of two family pensions on death attributable to Government Service of a re-employed pensioner

Clarificatory OM for payment of two family pensions on death attributable to Government Service of a re-employed pensioner

No.1/3/2016-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
(Desk-F)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delh,
Dated the 24th January, 2019

Office Memorandum

Subject: Clarificatory OM for payment of two family pensions on death attributable to Govt.Service of a re-employed pensioner-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that references have been revived in this Department Seeking clarification as to whether a second family pension is admissible under CCS(EOP)Rules when a military/civil pensioner is re-employed in civil service dies and his death is attributable to government service.

2. Vide this Documents Notification No. G.S.R 938(E) dated 27.12.2012,sub-rule 13A 13B of Rule 54,prohibiting two family pension have been deleted.Subsequently vide OM No 1/33/2012-P&PW(E) dated 16.1.2013,two family pensions have been allowed in the event of death of a re-employed pensioner,in service or after retirement, The financial benefits for the pest cases however is with effect from 24th September 2012 Thus under CCS(Pension) Rules,two family pensions are admissible with effect from 24th September.

3. The matter has been examined in the context of the provisions of CCS(Extra-ordinary Pension)Rules. it is clarified that the provisions of two family pensions,one in respect of Millay/civil service and the other for civil service after re-employment as available i terms of CS(Pension)Rules is also applicable under CCS(EOP)Rules in other words on death of a pensioner who was re-employed civil service where death is attributable to government services family pension under CCS (EOP)Rules in respect of services in re-employment would be admissible in addition to ordinary family pension n respect of the previous military/civil service.

4. Where, however, on death of a re-employed civil Government servant the family is eligible for Special/extra- ordinary family pension under the EOP rules in respect of the first spell of service,family pension for the second spell of service would be admissible under the CCS(Pension)Rules,1972 only.

5. The extra-ordinary family pension shall be granted only in one service in no case both the family pension shall be granted under EOP Rules.

6. The financial benefits in the past cases will accure with effect from 24th September 2012 as in the case of family pension under CCS (Pension)Rules.

7. Formal amendment in Central Civil Service (Extraordinary Pension)Rules will be made in due course.

8. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure, vide their ID No.1 (5)/EV/2012 dated 3/4/2017 and 15/01/2019.

sd/-
(Sujasha Choudhury)
Director

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Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Government Hospitals

Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Government Hospitals

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

NO.2018/Trans Cell/Health/Medical Issues

Dated: 24.01.2019

The General Manager, All Indian Railways/PUs, NF(Con), CORE
The DG/RDSO/Lucknow, DG/NAIR/Vadodara
CAOs,DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna. COFMOW/NDLS, RWP/Bela, CAO/IROAF

Sub: Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Govt. Hospitals.

Ref:1. Railway Board's letter no. 2018/Trans cell/Health/Zonal Hospitals dated 13.06.2018.
2. GM/NWR's letter no. G/HQ/NWR/TC dated 08.01.2019

With reference to GM/NWR's letter at (2) and Board's letter at (1) above, Board(MS, FC & CRB) in consultation with Health Directorate have approved the following:-

Railway Medical Beneficiary may be referred for treatment, investigation, physiotherapy, dental treatment etc. to the private empanelled and other Government Hospitals by two doctors. The treating doctor and One Other Doctor from administrative side of as nominated by MD/CMS/CMO in-charge of the hospital.

Other extant instructions/guidelines issued from Board on the subject shall remain unchanged or as modified from time to time.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of the Railway Board.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt and ensure compliance.

Umesh Balonda
Executive Director/S&T
Transformation Cell
Dr. Amitava Datta
Executive Director/Health (G)

Source: Indian railways

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Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Government Hospitals

Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Government Hospitals

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

NO.2018/Trans Cell/Health/Medical Issues

Dated: 24.01.2019

The General Manager, All Indinan Railways/PUs, NF(Con), CORE
The DG/RDSO/Lucknow, DG/NAIR/Vadodara
CAOs,DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna. COFMOW/NDLS, RWP/Bela, CAO/IROAF

Sub: Process Simplification-Referral of patients for Treatment, Investigation, Physiotherapy, etc. to the Private Empanelled and other Govt. Hospitals.

Ref:1. Railway Board's letter no. 2018/Trans cell/Health/Zonal Hospitals dated 13.06.2018.
2. GM/NWR's letter no. G/HQ/NWR/TC dated 08.01.2019

With reference to GM/NWR's letter at (2) and Board's letter at (1) above, Board(MS, FC & CRB) in consultation with Health Directorate have approved the following:-

Railway Medical Beneficiary may be referred for treatment, investigation, physiotherapy, dental treatment etc. to the private empanelled and other Government Hospitals by two doctors. The treating doctor and One Other Doctor from administrative side of as nominated by MD/CMS/CMO in-charge of the hospital.

Other extant instructions/guidelines issued from Board on the subject shall remain unchanged or as modified from time to time.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of the Railway Board.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt and ensure compliance.

Umesh Balonda
Executive Director/S&T
Transformation Cell
Dr. Amitava Datta
Executive Director/Health (G)

Source: Indianrailways

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Guidelines for merger of 33 Postal Dispensaries with CGHS + DoP Order dated 25.01.2019

Guidelines for merger of 33 Postal Dispensaries with CGHS + DoP Order dated 25.01.2019

Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011

No S.11011/01/2016/CGHS-III

Dated the 25th January, 2019

OFFICE ORDER

Subject: - Guidelines regarding Merger of 33 Postal dispensaries with CGHS

With reference to the above subject reference is invited to the Order no. S.11011/01//2016-CGHS-III-EHS dated 21.12.2018 vide which orders have been issued for takeover of 33 postal dispensaries by CGHS. In this regard a communication No 2-3/2009-Medical dated the 23rd January 2019 from Assistant Director (Medical) Department of Posts has been received vide which it was clarified that the budget for the current financial year has already been allocated to the Circles (subordinate offices)

in connection with Postal Dispensaries and hence, Department of Posts agrees to bear the expenditure for the remaining part of financial year prior to merger/takeover instead of transferring the allocated budget for Postal Dispensaries to the MoH&FW. It is also requested that all necessary formalities for takeover w.e.f. 01.04.2019 may be undertaken forthwith so that beneficiaries or doctors are not put to any difficulties. A copy of the communication is enclosed.

In view of the above, the undersigned is directed to state that necessary action may be taken by the concerned Additional Directors of CGHS to complete the requisite formalities, so that the 33 dispensaries shall function as CGHS Wellness Centres w.e.f. 01.04.2019. The guidelines to be followed in this regard along with the list of Additional Directors under whose administrative control the 33 dispensaries shall function are enclosed.

Encl as above.

(Dr. Atul Prakash)
Director, CGHS

GUIDELINES FOR THE ADDL. DIRECTORS OF CGHS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR TAKEOVER OF POSTAL DISPENSARIES BY CGHS

1. Administration / Manpower related:
Meeting with the concerned local Postal Authorities for obtaining the following information /Data.
(a) Sanctioned staff strength and the staff in position as on date.
(b) Last Pay Certificate of the doctors and staffs available as on 28.02.2019.
(c) Detailed list of consumable and dead stock article available as on date.
(d) Detail of infrastructure like area, land holding etc.
(e) Liabilities as on 31.03.2019.
Formation of a coordination committee for merging of dispensaries:-
A committee will be constituted with four members. Postal Authorities shall nominate two persons and two persons shall be nominated from CGHS.
iii) Allocation of permanent advance imprest money to that dispensary

2. Beneficiary /CGHS Card / Computerization related:
To take note of existing number of beneficiary in the postal dispensary and approximate number of pensioner beneficiaries who are likely to be shifted from nearby CGHS Wellness Centres to the newly formed dispensary may be ascertained-
The subscription after takeover by CGHS shall be at CGHS rates and deducted from the Salary in case of serving employees.
Action may be taken for procurement of computer, printer, Flat Bed Scanner and accessories and Leased Line Connectivity/ Telephone with Broad Band. Data Card for immediate operations may be procured, wherever they are needed.
Necessary Electrical wiring / points and LAN wiring for computers may be undertaken. Action may be initiated for online UPS as in case of other CGHS Wellness Centres
NIC may be contacted and meeting may be organized with NIC for subsequent computerization and putting IP address of the system- User names /Pass words in consultation with NO, CGHS(MCTC)
Areas covered under the new CGHS Wellness Centre shall be identified and notified- since it is a new WC it shall be limited to a radius of approx…5 Kms.
Training of the staffs of Postal dispensary in receipt and entry of Data for issuance of CGHS card.

3. Medicines Related:
Estimate of the medicine required for those dispensaries may be ascertained based on the basis of approximate number of beneficiary in those dispensaries.
Action may be initiated for procurement of medicines as per the guidelines prevalent and action may be taken to register with GMSD.
The exiting local chemist of the postal dispensary may be contacted to continue to provide services on the same terms and conditions as an interim measure and approval of Directorate General of CGHS may be taken for engaging the chemist on same terms and - conditions for six months or till finalization of new tender process, whichever is earlier.

4. Accommodation Related
In dispensaries functioning in rented accommodation the owners of the building may be contacted to continue the existing agreement for at least one year and seek approval of Directorate. For revision of rent assessment by CPWD may be undertaken subsequently.

5. Meeting may be held with the local Pensioners' Association and action may be taken for formation of Local Advisory Committee.

6. E-Tender Processes
Action may be initiated for e-tender for appointment of Local Chemist and for outsourcing of House-keeping and Security Services.

7. Empanelment of private Hospitals / Diagnostic Centres at the CGHS rates of the City of the concerned Additional Director.

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DoPT: Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/Departments under Central Staffing Scheme(CSS) to non-CSS posts in the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) on shift basis

DoPT: Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/Departments under Central Staffing Scheme(CSS) to non-CSS posts in the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) on shift basis

F.No.6/4/2016 EO(MM-II)Pt
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(Office of the Establishment Officer)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 25th January, 2019

To,
1.The Chief Secretaries, All State Governments.
2. All Secretaries, Ministries/Departments of Government of India

Subject: Appointment of officers working in the Ministries/Departments under Central Staffing Scheme(CSS) to non-CSS posts in the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) on shift basis

It is proposed to fill up vacancies of Deputy Secretary/Director level in the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) on shift basis. The posts are non-CSS posts to be filled through Civil Services Board procedure.

2. The officers who are working at DS/Director level in different Ministries/Departments under the Central Staffing Scheme will be eligible to apply for these posts. If the officer is selected for the post, it will be treated as a 'shift' from a Central Staffing Scheme post to a non-Central Staffing Scheme post, which will entail additional tenure of two years as per the Consolidated Deputation Guidelines. The +2 option would be available only to those officers who were already working on a CSS post other than in the CVC. The additional tenure is subject to completion of two years on the present CSS post and availability of cadre clearance. In the absence of cadre clearance (for +2 tenure), the tenure will be restricted to the balance period of four/five years central deputation remaining to the officer. The maximum tenure admissible outside the cadre is seven years in both the stints CSS and nonCSS put together.

3. The posts may be circulated amongst the officers working at Deputy Secretary/Director or equivalent level under the Central Staffing Scheme in the Government" of India on priority basis. Names of the willing and eligible officers who can be spared by the Ministries/Departments may be forwarded to the Department alongwith the approval of the Minister-in-Charge, cadre clearance (for +2 tenure), vigilance clearance, detailed bio-data in the enclosed proforma and attested copies of ACR(s) for the period they have worked under CSS.

4. It is requested that the application(s) of the eligible officer(s) may please be forwarded so as to reach this Department upto 20.02.2019.

Yours faithfully,
(J.Srinivasan)
Director (MM)

Source: DoPT

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Payment of Dress Allowance - CGDA

Payment of Dress Allowance - CGDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
PAY TECH SECTION
10-A, SA. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

Part I Office Order No. AT- 02

Dated: 17 /01/2019

Subject: Payment of Dress Allowance : Civ Emp

A copy of CGDA, Delhi Cantt AT Order No. AT/II/2366/Dress Allowance/Vol-I dated 31-12-2018 regarding payment of dress allowance is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action, please. It is also requested to circulate the same to all AOs under your jurisdiction, please.

Encls: As above.

Dy. Controller of Accounts (Fys)

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Minimum Disability /War Injury Pension, Special and Liberalised Family Pension Rs.18000 w.e.f. 01.01.2016

Minimum Disability /War Injury Pension, Special and Liberalised Family Pension Rs.18000 w.e.f. 01.01.2016

It is announced in the official twitter handle of the Minister of Defence @DefenceMinIndia that Minimum Disability/War Injury Pension, Special Family Pension and Liberalised Family Pension shall be Rs.18000 with effect from 1.1.2016. The tweet of the Raksha Mantri is given below

Raksha Mantri
@DefenceMinIndia

With approval from Smt @nsitharaman, it has been decided that the disability/war injury pension, special family pension and liberalised family pension shall be minimum Rs 18,000 per month for Defence Forces pensioners/family pensioners, with affect from 1/1/2016.

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