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Superannuation Retirement

Shri K S Jaiswal, ASP, Mumbai North Dn., Mumbai Region is retiring from Government Service on superannuation on 30.11.2017.


This Association Wishes him a very Happy and Healthy Retired Life 

Downgradation of Chinchbunder HO-400009 (PS Gr-B Gazetted) into Sub Post Office (HSG-I) and Upgradation of the status of Chembur HO-400071 (HSG-I) to the level of PS Gr-B Gazetted HO

DPC for promotion to the PS Gr. B cadre for the year 2017-18

Today, discussed the issue with concerned officers at Directorate about holding of DPC. I am told that the list of the officers who are in the zone of consideration will be circulated very soon. 


CCS(Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965

Instructions to be followed during issue of ATM Card

CIF level Checks  
•    Below issues at CIF will lead to non activation of cards:
Ø Last name column in CIF should not exceed 35 Characters
Ø Last Name column in CIF should not contain special and numeric characters
Ø Address line  at CIF level should not exceed 35 characters and special character s like (<, >, ?)
Ø Name at account level should be as mentioned in the CIF

•       Wrong issuance of Instant Cards
•       SOLs are dispatching Instant ATM card duly linked to the account by post which may lead to mis-appropriation as both PIN and card will be available in the same envelope.
•    SOLs are placing New card request after hot listing /personalized card request / Replacement /closure which will lead to non-activation of new card request and that kit/card cannot be used further and reflects in inactive cards.
•       Issuing of new kit for the CIF which was already issued with another Kit number.

•       WRONG ATM PIN REQUEST
•       SOLs are placing ATM PIN request multiple times with out waiting for the receipt of PIN from National ATM Unit.
•      Many SOLs are just sending mails for duplicate PIN with out placing request in CCMM menu

•       Closure of ATM Card
•       SOLs are closing the accounts with out closing the ATM cards. Such cards will be in active status and cannot be closed in later stage.
•     Few SOLs have closed the existing cards and again placed new card request, which will not get activated.

•       CIF merger of ATM issued accounts
•      Once the ATM cards are issued to any of the SB accounts, such CIFs should not be merged to any other CIF.
•      After merging the CIF, one more card is being issued to the new CIF of the same account. In such a case both the cards will be active and lead to fraudulent transactions.

•       Eligibility criteria Issuing of ATM cards
•       Cards should be issued only to SB General and Pension accounts.
•       In case of Joint, should be issued only to Joint “B”
•     ATM cards should not be issued to Minor, Illiterate, Joint “A”, SBBAS, BO accounts and Lunatic accounts.
•      Only one card per customer should be issued. In case of multiple accounts, linking should be done after activation of card with the primary account.

Procedure for issue of duplicate ATM cards in case of missing of the original one :

Under CCMM menu use Modify function and enter CIF id and in the next screen select Action as "hotlist and replace or Replacement in case already hotlisted. Then select Card type as Personalized and again click on Instant. Then enter the Instant kit number which is to be issued to the customer and card will get activated after 24 hours.


Implementation of cadre restructuring to Inspector Posts cadre

Implementation of cadre restructuring to Inspector Posts cadre

First stamp of Independent India



The first stamp of Independent of India was released on 21-11-1947. It depicts with Indian flag with patriots slogan 'Jai Hind' (long LIVE INDIA) on the top right hand corner. It was valued three and one-half annas and was meant for foreign correspondence.

Special cover on 'Children's Day' 14th November 2017


Children's day (Bal divas) is celebrated in India every year on 14th November. This year on 14th November 2017, Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education has issued special cover to celebrate Children's Day.

Silicon city Academy of Secondary Education is located in a serene green environment, in the southern part of the bustling city of Bangalore.

The school is spread over 3 acres, and surrounded with trees and quiet residential layouts. The institution is distinctive for an infrastructure which conforms to international educational standards.

Silicon city Academy of Secondary Education believes in offering students with the very best of integrated learning experiences and facilities, taking the child through the K-12 programme in a holistic manner.

The institution offers the CBSE syllabus.

In order to meet the standards required by the CBSE board, Silicon city Academy of Secondary Education is constantly upgrading and improving upon it's educational programmes. The school atmosphere is further enriched by the committed, dedicated and experienced teachers who are led by a team of proven educational experts.

Silicon city Education Trust And Academy

Silicon city Education Trust was formed in March 2005 to provide infrastructure for value based Education by establishing Eductional Institutions to meet growing requirements in and around konanakunte, South Bangalore. To bring this vision into reality, Mr. K.B Lakshman, Founder, Chairman & Mr, L.Ravi, Secretary , ably supported by prominent educationists started Silicon City Public School with CBSE curriculum.

In short span of 3 years, School has grown to present strength of 1150 students. In fact, it is one of the most preferred school by students/parents in South Bangalore. This has given impetus to chairman to enter higher echelons in education for which Silicon City Educational Academy was formed in january 2008 to initiate pre university, under graduate and post graduation to make Academy a Centre for complete Education - from Pre - Nursery to Post - Graduation.

Postal Savings Interest Calculator - as on 21.11.2017




  

Minimum Pay and Fitment Formula will not come under National Anomaly Committee

Minimum Pay and Fitment Formula will not come under National Anomaly Committee

IMPORTANT
LATEST POSITION REGARDING MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FORMULA — GOVT INFORMED STAFFSIDE NATIONAL COUNCIL JCM THAT INCREASE IN MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FORMULA WILL NOT COME UNDER ANOMALY COMMITTEE ITEM.
During the last 2 – 3 months both print and electronic media are continuously reporting that increase in 7th CPC Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor is under serious consideration of the Govt. and National Anomaly Committee will give its recommendation to Govt. and orders for increased Minimum Pay and Fitment Formula will be given effect from April 2018. We are reproducing below a letter from Govt. dated 30.10.2017 addressed to Secretary, Staff Side , National Council JCM stating that the demand for increase in Minimum Pay and Fitment Formula will not come under the purview of National Anomaly Committee. Further Govt. has not yet constituted the HIGH LEVEL COMMITTEE for increasing Minimum Pay and Fitment Formula as assured by the Group of Ministers including Home Minister Sri Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley on 30.06.2016. The so-called Senior Officers Committee has also not discussed this agenda even though staff Side has repeatedly demanded discussion and settlement as per the assurance given by Senior Cabinet Ministers. Now 17 months are over. 32 lakhs Central Govt. Employees and 33 lakhs Pensioners are being continuously betrayed by the NDA Govt.
M. Krishnan
Secretary General
Confederation
Mob. & Whats App: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com
Source : Confederation

40th All India Conference at Rajgir (Bihar) in February 2018

It has been in informed by Shri Rajiv Kumar, Circle Secretary, All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendents Posts, Bihar Circle Branch that, 40th All India Conference will be held at Rajgir. The details are given below:


Date : 9th and 10th February 2018

Venue : Conventional Hall, Rajgir (Bihar)

Accommodation : Rajgir Residency Hotel

Shri Rajiv Kumar has already distributed/handed over donations coupons to all Circle Secretaries at the time of CWC Meeting held at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). It is therefore requested to all Circle Secretaries to start the collection of donations from members and remit to CS Bihar Circle at the earliest. Bank details will be intimated soon.


Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation provides travel facility from state capital Patna to visit Bodh circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesaria, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sarnath), Jain Circuit (Rajgir, Pawapuri) and Sikh circuit in Bihar.

Air: The nearest is Gaya International Airport, Gaya which is 78 km which is connected to International Destinations like BangkokColumbo, etc. Another airport is at Patna 101 km. Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Go Air connect Patna to KolkataBengaluruMumbaiDelhiRanchi and Lucknow.

Rail: Rajgir railway station connects the city to other parts of country yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Gaya Junction railway station 78 km. The Bakhtiyarpur-Gaya line provides improved rail connectivity to many places.

Road: Rajgir is connected by road to Patna - 110 km, Nalanda - 12 km, Gaya - 78 km, Pawapuri - 38 km, Bihar Sharif - 25 km, etc.

Bus: Regular buses are available from all the above said points to Rajgir.

Local Transport: Taxis and Buses and Tongas are available.

Rajgir (originally known as Girivraj) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city of Rajgir (ancient Rājagha; Pali: Rājagaha; Hindiराजगृह) was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city. This area is also notable in Jainism and Buddhism[3] as one of the favorite places for Lord Mahavira and Gautama Buddha and the well known "Atanatiya" conference was held at Vulture's Peak mountain.

Rajgir is connected to Patna via Bakhtiarpur by rail and road. Bakhtiarpur lies midway between Patna and Mokameh. Road access is by NH 30A to Bakhtiarpur and NH 31 towards south to reach Bihar Sharif. From Mokameh NH 31 to Bihar Sharif. From there, NH 82 will leads to Rajgir. Rajgir is around 100 KM from both Patna and Mokameh. It is located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills, Rajgir hills. A daily Indian Railways train Shramjeevi Express connects Rajgir with the Indian capital New Delhi. The city was in a valley surrounded by seven hills: Vaibhara, Ratna, Saila, Sona, Udaya, Chhatha, and Vipula.

Rajgir has also developed as a health and winter resort due to its warm water ponds. These baths are said to contain some medicinal properties that help in the cure of many skin diseases. .Another attraction of the region is the ropeway that leads uphill to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), Makhdoom Kund and monasteries built by Japanese devotees of the Buddha on top of the Ratnagiri Hills.

Temperature: maximum 44 °C, minimum 20 °C. Winter: maximum 28 °C, minimum 6 °C

Rainfall: 1,860 mm (mid-June to mid-September)

Dry/warm season: October to March

History of Rajgir :

The name Rajgir came from Rājagiha 'house of the king' or "royal house", or the word rajgir might have its origin in its plain literal meaning, "royal mountain". It was the ancient capital city of the Magadha kings until the 5th century BC when Udayin(460-440 BC), son of Ajatshatru, moved the capital to Pataliputra.[4] In those days, it was called Rajgrih, which translates as 'the home of Royalty'. Shishunaga founded Shishunaga dynasty in 413 BCE with Rajgir as its initial capital before it was moved to Pataliputra.

Rajgir is also famous for its association with Mauryan dynasty Kings Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. Ajatashatru kept his father Bimbsara in captivity here. The sources do not agree which of the Buddha's royal contemporaries, Bimbisara and Ajatashatru, was responsible for its construction. Ajatashatru is also credited with moving the capital to Pataliputra (modern Patna).

The epic Mahabharata calls it Girivraja and recount the story of its king, Jarasandha, and his battle with the Pandava brothers and their allies KrishnaJarasandha who hailed from this place, had been defeated by Krishna 17 times. The 18th time Krishna left the battlefield without fighting.[5] Because of this Krishna is also called 'ranachorh' (one who has left the battlefield).[6] Mahabharata recounts a wrestling match between Bhima (one of the Pandavas) and Jarasandha, the then king of Magadha. Jarasandha was invincible as his body could rejoin any dismembered limbs. According to the legend, Bhim split Jarasandha into two and threw the two halves facing opposite to each other so that they could not join. There is a famous Jarasandha's Akhara (place where martial arts are practiced). It is also mentioned in Jain and Buddhist scriptures, which give a series of place-names, but without geographical context. The attempt to locate these places is based largely on reference to them and to other locations in the works of Chinese Buddhist pilgrims, particularly Faxian and Xuanzang. It is on the basis of Xuanzang in particular that the site is divided into Old and New Rajgir. The former lies within a valley and is surrounded by low-lying hills, Rajgir hills. It is defined by an earthen embankment (the Inner Fortification), with which is associated the Outer Fortification, a complex of cyclopean walls that runs (with large breaks) along the crest of the hills. New Rajgir is defined by another, larger, embankment outside the northern entrance of the valley and next to the modern town. It was here that Gautama Buddha spent several months meditating, and preaching at Gridhra-kuta, ('Hill of the Vultures'). He also delivered some of his famous sermons and initiated king Bimbisara of Magadha and countless others to Buddhism. On one of the hills is the Saptparni cave where the First Buddhist Council was held under the leadership of Maha Kassapa.

Son Bhandar Jain cave, Rajgir

It is sacred to the memory of the founders of both the religions: Jainism and Buddhism and associated with both the historical Mahavira and Buddha. Lord Mahavira, 24th Tirthankara spent fourteen years of his life at Rajgir and Nalanda, spending Chaturmas (i.e. 4 months of the rainy season) at a single place in Rajgir (Rajgruhi) and the rest in the places in the vicinity. It was the capital of one of his Shravaks(follower) King Shrenik. Thus Rajgir is a very important religious place for Jains.The twentieth Jain tirthankara, Munisuvratais supposed to have been born here.An ancient temple(about 1200 years old) dedicated to Munisuvrat bhagwan is also present here along with many other jain temples.This temple is also a place for four Kalyanakas of Bhagwan Munisuvratnath.

Understanding rules for PPF withdrawals, loans and premature closure




The Public Provident Fund's (PPF) USP is its EEE tax status, i.e., at the time of investment, interest earned during the investment period, and the maturity proceeds are not taxable in the hands of the investor. 

However, the scheme does come with a long lock-in period of 15 years. Did you know that you can have liquidity in the form of loans and withdrawals from your PPF account? Before you rush to get a loan or withdraw from your PPF, you know that this facility is subject to certain conditions. 


Rules for taking a loan from a PPF account 

A subscriber is eligible to take a loan from PPF account from the third financial year but this facility is available only till the end of the sixth financial year. What this means is that if the account was opened during the financial year, say 2014-15, then you are eligible to get a loan from the financial year 2016-17 (April 1, 2016) and until 2019-20 (March 31, 2020). 

Do keep in mind that you cannot use the entire balance in the PPF to avail of the loan. The loan amount is capped at a maximum of 25 per cent of the balance available at the close of two years immediately preceding the year in which the loan is being applied for. 

Say, you apply for the loan any day during the FY 2017 -18 then you will be eligible for the 25 per cent of the balance in your account as on March 31, 2016. The balance will be the closing inclusive of interest credited to your account on March 31. 

Similarly, if you want to apply for a loan in the next financial year (2018-19), then the amount will be calculated on 25 per cent of the balance as on March 31, 2017. 

Interest rate charged on the loan taken from the PPF account is two per cent higher than the prevailing interest rate set by the government. If you visit your PPF branch today to apply for a loan, then the interest rate charged on the loan will be 9.8 per cent (2% + Interest rate for the quarter ending December 2017). 

Also, as the government announces the interest rate for every quarter, the interest rate charged on the loan, too, will vary accordingly. 

However, once the interest rate is set for the loan then the same rate will be applicable until the repayment period. 

Here are a few conditions you should know of once the loan is approved. 

*You will not be eligible for a new loan until the old loan has been paid off along with interest. 

*The loan taken from PPF has to be returned within 36 months. 

*The tenure of 36 months is calculated from the first day of the following month in which the loan is sanctioned. For example, if the loan was sanctioned on any day of July, then the tenure of 36 months of the loan starts from August. 

*In case the loan is not repaid within 36 months, then the applicable interest rate would be 6 per cent from the date the loan was sanctioned till the loan has been repaid. 

*In case the loan is not repaid within 36 months, then the applicable interest rate would be 6 per cent from the date the loan was sanctioned till the loan has been repaid. 

*In case any interest or part of it remains due but the principal is repaid, then the outstanding interest will be debited from the subscriber's account if it remains unpaid during the tenure of loan, i.e., 36 months. 

*The repayment of principal amount of must be done either as a lump-sum or in two or more monthly instalments. 

*Once the principal amount is paid, then only can you pay the interest on the loan amount. 

*You cannot make the repayment of interest in more than two monthly instalments. 

*Once the repayment of principal of loan starts, you can check the amount credited into your PPF account. However, the interest paid on the loan is accrued to the government. 
Read more at:

Rules of withdrawal from PPF 


You can withdraw from your PPF starting from the seventh year. So, if you go back to our above-mentioned example, for an account that was opened in 2014-15, the withdrawal facility will start from the April 1, 2020. 


There are limits on the amount of money that you can withdraw from the account. 


As per the PPF scheme rules, a person can withdraw lower of the following: 


a) 50 per cent of the balance available at the end of fourth year immediately preceding the year of withdrawal; or 
b) 50 per cent of the balance stood at the end of the preceding year 



For instance, if your PPF account was opened during the financial year 2011-12 and if you visit the branch any day during FY2017-18 to apply for a loan, then the amount you are eligible calculated as:

Understanding rules for PPF withdrawals, loans and premature closure

If there is any loan taken by the subscriber earlier which remains unpaid at the time of withdrawal, then it will be subtracted from the withdrawal amount he/she is eligible for. Further, this facility is available only once a year. 


Premature closure of PPF account 

As per earlier rules, a PPF account could not be closed before maturity of 15 years. However, the government, by amending the Public Provident Fund Act in 2016,has allowed premature closure if either of these conditions are met: 

a) The account must have completed five financial years and, 
b) The amount is required for the treatment of serious ailments or life-threatening disease of the account holder, spouse, dependent children or parents, or, 
c) For higher education of account holder or in case of a minor account holder. 

The subscriber will have to produce supporting documents as required. 

However, there is a catch. You will not get the full amount as shown in your account. As per the amended rules, if a person wishes to use the premature withdrawal facility, he or she will be subjected to one percent less interest rate from the interest rate as applicable to him in case he or she has not opted for the facility. 

This can be explained as follows for an account opened in the financial year 2011-12: 


Understanding rules for PPF withdrawals, loans and premature closure

From the above table it is clear that since you have opted for the premature withdrawal facility, the interest applicable for your deposits have been reduced by 1 per cent (from 8.60% to 7.60% in FY 2011-12 and so on). 


Had you not exercised the option of premature closure the balance shown in your account for the FY 2016-17 would be as: 

Understanding rules for PPF withdrawals, loans and premature closure

Source:-The Economic Times

Finance & Accounts (F&A) User Manual (CSI)

Core System Integration (CSI)
Module : Finance & Accounts (F&A)
(in SAP Logon)

Prepared by Mumbai GPO

Important Tips :

Ø  CSI System will get locked if the user enter wrong password for three Times.
Ø  In CSI System DELETE is not allowed.

To Login in SAP for working in F&A Cash & Bank Module :
·         Double-click SAP Logon list item / icon.
·         Double-click ECP list item.
·         Enter User ID and Password
·         Enter

SIGNS in SAP
Signs
Description / Action
Right Tickmark
Continue / Enter
Cross Mark
Close / Cancel
Floppy Disk Image
Save / Post / Park
Spects / Pencil Image
Edit
Dustbin Image
Delete
Blank Page Image
New
Back Arrow <<
Back
Up Arrow ^
Exit
Overlapping Pages
Search


Function Keys
Function Key
Description
F1
Help
F4
Search
F5
Refresh
F8
Execute
F9
Simulate
F12
Cancel


Fields and Data to be entered / selected (New Terminology in CSI) :
Field
Selection
Company Code
DOPI (for Department of Post India)
FM Area
DOPI (for Department of Post India)
Currency
INR (Indian Rupees)
Business Place
Select Circle e.g. Maharashtra Circle – BP16
Profit Center
10 digit Code for Office e.g. 2422510000 for Mumbai GPO
Cost Center
10 digit Code for Office e.g. 2422510000 for Mumbai GPO
Fund Centre
10 digit Code for Office e.g. 2422510000 for Mumbai GPO
Facility ID
13 digit Employee / Administration related Code for Office
Plant ID
4 digit Codes (for Procurement Process) F371 for MGPO
G/L Code
10 digit General Ledger Code / Account Head Code
(Previously it is 15 digit code. E.g. starts with 3201 exp, 1201 income)
(Now it is 10 digit code. E.g. starts with 3 exp, 1 income)
G/L Account
General Ledger Account / Account Heads (more than 11000 available)
4867100010 for DOP Cash
4867100011 for POS Cash
4867100000 for Cash in Transit
4867100030 for ATM Cash