Grant of Dearness Allowance to central Government employees-Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2021.
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Grant of Dearness Allowance to central Government employees-Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2021.
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Procedure for empanelment of Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Diagnostic Centre under ECHS: Corrigendum
No. 22B(02)/2013/WE/D(Res-1)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi, the 14th July, 2021
To
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff
CORRIGENDUM
Sir,
With reference to MoD letter No. 22B(04)/2010/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 18th Feb. 2011 and Corrigendum no. 22B(02)/2013/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 18th Oct. 2013, I am directed to convey the sanction of the Government for the following amendments in Paragraph 6 of Appendix ‘A’ to the letter under reference:
In Para 6 under heading Processing of applications: (line 6) the Following words be Omitted
“……… in consultation with MoD(Fin.). “
2. Rest all other contents of the above letter will remain same.
3. This issues with the concurrence of MoD(Fin.) vide their U.O. No. 32(40) /2018/Fin/Pen dated 01/07/2020.
( N.C. Pasi )
Under Secretary (WE)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 175
TO BE ANSWERED ON 19th JULY, 2021 (MONDAY)/ ASHADHA 28, 1943(SAKA)
175. SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the approval sought for the revision of Pension to the retired employees of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was rejected by the Government in the past;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether revision of pension for the retired employees of RBI rejected by the Government is implemented by RBI; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)
(a) to (d): Following a request made by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for revision of pension of its retired employees, the Central Government, on 5.3.2019, has approved an increase of 10% in pension plus dearness allowance. RBI has informed that it has implemented the revision vide its circular dated 7.3.2019.
भारत सरकार
वित्त मंत्रालय
वित्तीय सेवाएं विभाग
लोक सभा
तारांकित प्रश्न संख्या 175
जिसका उत्तर 19 जुलाई, 2021/28 आषाढ़, 1943 (शक) को दिया गया
175. डॉ. थोल तिरुमावलवन :
क्या वित्त मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:
(क) क्या भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (आरबीआई) के सेवानिवृत्त कर्मचारियों की पेंशन में संशोधन की मांग को सरकार द्वारा पूर्व में रद्द कर दिया गया था;
(ख) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
(ग) क्या सरकार द्वारा आरबीआई के सेवानिवृत्त कर्मचारियों की पेंशन में अस्वीकृत संशोधन को आरबीआई द्वारा कार्यान्वित किया गया है; और
(घ) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है और यदि नहीं, तो इसके क्या कारण है?
उत्तर
वित्त मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (डा. भागवत कराड)
(क) से (घ): : भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (आरबीआई) के सेवानिवृत्त कर्मचारियों के पेंशन में संशोधन हेतु भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (आरबीआई) द्वार किए गए अनुरोध के पश्चात, केन्द्र सरकार ने दिनांक 5.3.2019 को पेंशन और महंगाई भत्ते में 10% की वृद्धि को मंजूरी दी है। आरबीआई ने सूचित किया है कि उसने दिनांक 7.3.2019 के उसके परिपत्र के माध्यम से उक्त संशोधन को लागू कर दिया है।
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.22
TO BE ANSWERED ON 19th July, 2021
22 SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:
Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:
(a) the number of complaints/grievances related to payment of salaries raised by serving army officials over the last five years;
(b) the number of complaints/grievances related to payment of pensions raised by retired army officials over the last five years;
(c) the number of these complaints/grievances addressed, resolved and still pending; and
(d) the amount of Government’s spending on payment of salaries and pensions changed over the last five years, adjusted for inflation?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SHRI AJAY BHATT
(a) to (c): The details of complaints/grievances related to payment of salaries and pensions raised by serving and retired army official, respectively, over the last five years are as follows:
S. No. | Subject | Complaints received | Complaints Disposed | Pending |
1 | Pay-related | 5161 | 4935 | 226 |
2 | Pension-related | 53991 | 52360 | 1631 |
(d) The details of Government’s spending on payment of salaries and pensions over the last five years (i.e. 2016-2021) are as follows:
S. No. | Financial Year | Defence Pensions (Rs. in Crore) | Defence Salary (Rs. in Crore) |
1 | 2020-21 | 128065.86 | 145884.71 |
2 | 2019-20 | 117810.24 | 147972.52 |
3 | 2018-19 | 101774.61 | 141851.38 |
4 | 2017-18 | 91999.58 | 134680.60 |
5 | 2016-17 | 87825.80 | 116891.30 |
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भारत सरकार
रक्षा मंत्रालय
सैन्य कार्य विभाग
राज्य सभा
अतारांकित प्रश्न संख्या 22
19 जुलाई, 2021 को उत्तर के लिए
22. श्री मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे:
क्या रक्षा मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:
(क) विगत पांच वर्षों में सेवारत सेना अधिकारियों द्वारा वेतन के भुगतान के संबंध में कितनी शिकायतें की गई हैं;
(ख) विगत पांच वर्षों में सेवानिवृत्त सेना अधिकारियों द्वारा पैंशन के भुगतान के संबंध में कितनी शिकायतें की गई है;
(ग) इनमें से कितनी शिकायतों की सुनवाई हुई है, कितनों का समाधान किया गया और कितनी शिकायतें अभी भी लंबित हैं; और
(घ) सरकार द्वारा विगत पांच वर्षों में वेतनों और पेंशनों के भुगतान पर खर्च की गई राशि में, मुद्रास्फीति से संबंधित समायोजन करने के बाद, कितना परिवर्तन आया है?
उत्तर
रक्षा मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री अजय भट्ट)
(क) से (ग): विगत पांच वर्षों में सेवारत और सेवानिवृत्त सेना अधिकारियों द्वारा क्रमश: वेतन और पेंशनों के भुगतान से संबंधित शिकायतों का ब्यौरा निम्नानुसार है:
क्र. सं. | विषय | प्राप्त शिकायतें | निस्तारित की गईं शिकायतें | लंबित |
1 | वेतन संबंधी | 5161 | 4935 | 226 |
2 | पेंशन संबंधी | 53991 | 52360 | 1631 |
(घ): सरकार द्वारा विगत पांच वर्षों (अर्थात 2016-2021) में वेतन और पेंशन के भुगतान पर खर्च की गई राशि का ब्यौरा निम्नानुसार है:
क्र. सं. | वित्त वर्ष | रक्षा पेंशन (रू. करोड़ में) | रक्षा वेतन (रू. करोड़ में) |
1 | 2020-21 | 128065.86 | 145884.71 |
2 | 2019-20 | 117810.24 | 147972.52 |
3 | 2018-19 | 101774.61 | 141851.38 |
4 | 2017-18 | 91999.58 | 134680.60 |
5 | 2016-17 | 87825.80 | 116891.30 |
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Empanelment of Hospitals / Nursing Homes and Diagnostic Centre for ECHS decided by the 25th Screening Committee: DESW
DRAFT GOVT LETTER: 25th SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR EMPANELMENT
No. 22B (03)/2021/WE/D(Res-1)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Dept of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
New Delhi the 7th July, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To,
The Managing Director
Central Organisation, ECH
Thimayya Marg
Near Gopinath Circle
Delhi Cantt -10
1. I am directed to state that in terms of the provisions of Govt of India, Ministry of Defence letter No. 228(04)/2010/US(WE)D(Res) dated 18 Feb 2011, 22B(02)/2013/US(WE)D(Res) dated 18 Oct 2013, 22B(02)/2013/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 24 Feb 2015 and 228(02)/2020/WE/D(Res-1) dated 30 Jan 2020, it has now been decided by the 25th Screening Committee Meeting for empanelment of Medical facilities with ECHS held on 13 May 2021 under the chairmanship of MD ECHS to empanel 13 Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes and Diagnostic Laboratories for different specialities and procedures as per the list attached in the Annexure:-
Ser No | City | Name of Hospitals | Annexure No |
1. | Bahadurgarh | Dr Sanjay Multi Speciality Hospital Pvt Ltd | Annexure 1. |
2. | Bengalure | Smiles Dental Specialities | Annexure 2. |
3. | Bhubaneswar | Ottobock Healthcare India Pvt Ltd | Annexure 3. |
4. | Hajipur | ASG Hospital Pvt Ltd | Annexure 4. |
5. | Jalgaon | Sanjeevan Heart Hospital | Annexure 5. |
6. | Jhunjhunu | Dhanvantri Multispeciality Hospital | Annexure 6. |
7. | Kakinada (AP) | Ayush Dental | Annexure 7. |
8. | Nashik | Ashoka Medicover Hospitals (A Unit of Sahrudaya Health Care Pvt Ltd) | Annexure 8. |
9. | New Delhi | Surya Kiran Hospital Pvt Ltd | Annexure 9. |
10. | Gautam 8udh Naqar, Noida | Sarai Diagnostics Classic | Annexure 10. |
11. | Panipat | Ayushman 8hav Health Institute | Annexure 11. |
12. | Sangrur | 8asant Hospital | Annexure 12. |
13. | Sri Ganganagar | Nagpal Kidney & Super Speciality Hospital | Annexure 13. |
2. All the terms and conditions including fixation of rates payable to empanelled hospitals will be regulated under Govt of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 22B(04)/2010/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 18 Feb 2011 and amended from time to time.
3. The rates for ECHS Hospital/Nursing Home, Dental Centres and Diagnostic Centres as approved by the Empowered Committee will be as per CGHS rates and will be notified by the Director, Regional Centre ECHS to all concerned including Polyclinics, SEMOs, CDA/PCDA and Central Organisation ECHS.
4. Empanelement of CGHS empanelled hospital is subject to this hospital providing proof of its being a CGHS empanelled facility as on the date of signing MoA with ECHS.
5. CGHS empanelled medical facilities will be empanelled with ECHS for the period for which the facilities hold valid MoA with CGHS. The MoA will be extendable once CGHS renew the MoA with the medical facilities.
6. NASH accredited medical facilities will be empanelled with ECHS for the period of validity of NASH certificate and the MoA will be renewed once the medical facility is issued revalidation/renewed NASH certificate.
(Shri NC Pasi)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
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Revised entitlements for leased residential accommodation for officers of EPFO enhancement of rates-regarding
कर्मचारी भविष्य निधि संगठन
(श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार)
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
मुख्य कार्यालय/Head Office
भविष्य निधि भवन, 14-भीकाजी कामा प्लेस, नई दिल्ली-110 066
Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14-Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066
Website: www.epfindia.gov.in, www.epfindia.nic.in
No. HRM-8/V/25(9)/Lease Accommodation /658
Date: 09.07.2021
To
All Addl Central PF Commissioner (Zones/Head Office)/ Director (NATRSS) All Regional PF Commissioners (in-charge of the regions/ZTIs/ASD)
All Officer-in-charge of Sub-Regional Offices
Sir,
In accordance with the decision of the Executive Committee in its 76th meeting held on 25.02.2013. I am directed to convey that the competent authority has approved revised rates for hiring of leased residential accommodation for officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. The revised entitlements for leased residential accommodation are as under:
Pay Band and Grade Pay as per 7th CPC | Classification of Cities | Existing Lease entitlement upto 28.02.2019 | Revised Leased entitlement effective from 01.03.2019 |
PB-4 Level-13 & GP Rs.8700 (Now revised Level- 13-A GP Rs.8900) | A-I Cities (X) | Rs-25431 | Rs.29245 |
PB-3 Level-12 & GP Rs.7600 | Rs.22787 | Rs.26205 | |
PB-3 Level-11 & GP Rs.6600 | Rs.20757 | Rs.23870 | |
PB-3 Level-10 & GP Rs.5400 | Rs.18157 | Rs.20880 | |
PB-4 Level-13 & GP Rs.8700 (Now revised Level-13-A GP Rs.8900) | A, B-I & B-2 Cities (Y) | Rs.19782 | Rs.22749 |
PB-3 Level-12 & GP Rs.7600 | Rs.17724 | Rs.20382 | |
PB-3 Level-11 & GP Rs.6600 | Rs.16145 | Rs.18566 | |
PB-3 Level-10 & GP Rs.5400 | Rs.14122 | Rs.16240 | |
PB-4 Level-13 & GP Rs.8700 (Now revised Level-13-A GP Rs.8900) | C & Unclassified | – | – |
PB-3 Level-12 & GP Rs.7600 | Rs.12659 | Rs.14557 | |
PB-3 Level-11 & GP Rs.6600 | Rs.11532 | Rs.13261 | |
PB-3 Level-10 & GP Rs.5400 | Rs.10088 | Rs.11601 |
The facility would be available only to those officers who have All India transfer liability and/or do not have fixed tenure at any station.
(This issues with the approval of Competent Authority)
Yours faithfully
(Uma Mandal)
Addl. Central PF Commissioner (HRM)
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Regularization of absence during COVID–19 pandemic period – Clarification by Department of Post order dated 09-07-2021
File No: X-20/42/2020-SPN-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Personnel Division)
Dak Bhawan , Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
July 09th, 2021
To,
Madam / Sir,
Instructions for regularisation of absence of officers / officials of Department of Posts during lock-down / quarantine period, etc have been issued vide letter no. X-20/42/2021-SPN-II dated 24.05.2021.
2. Taking into consideration the instructions issued by Department of Personnel and Training, vide O.M. No. 13020/ 112019-Estt.(L) dated 07.06.202, matter has been reviewed and the Competent Authority has decided to revise the instructions issued vide aforesaid letter dated 24.05.2021, as under :-
Sl No | Issue | Decision |
a. | Period of quarantine / isolation as prescribed by authority from time to time on coming into contact with a Covid positive person while in office or while carrying out official duty or while on official tour / transfer / deputation | Period mentioned in (a), (b) and (c) shall be treated as duty for all purposes. |
b. | Period of absence due to restrictions on movement and travel imposed by he Central Government, State/ UT Govt/ District authorities, local authorities, residential society etc. and due to residential area concerned notified as containment zone and due to suspension of public transport due to which the employee is not able to attend office or return to his/her headquarters after availing sanctioned leave/ sanctioned LTC, permitted to eave HQ / official tour / transfer / deputation | |
c. | All the period during which the employee worked from home as per the orders of controlling / competent authority. | |
d. | Period of quarantine / isolation as prescribed by authority on return to headquarters from leave, LTC, personal travel. | Period mentioned in (d), and (e) shall be regularised by sanction of leave applied for to the extent due and admissible. |
e. | Period of absence due to quarantine / isolation/ restrictions on movement / travel etc. while away from HQ unauthorized. | |
f. | Period of absence due to the official / officer is COVID positive and is in home isolation / quarantine but not hospitalized. | (i) Shall be granted commuted leave of 20 days, if due and admissible, on production of his COVID positive report.(ii) If commuted leave is not available, Special Casual Leave (SCL) for 15 days shall be granted, followed by Earned Level (EL) or Half Pay Leave (HPL) of 5 days and, in case EL and HPL is not available, Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL) shall be given without insisting on production of medical certificate, and the period shall also be counted for qualifying service. |
g. | Period of absence due to the official / officer is COVID positive and is in home isolation / quarantine / hospitalized. | (i) Shall be granted commuted leave/SCL/EL for a period upto 20 days starting from the time having tested COVID positive, if the period of home quarantine / discharge from hospital falls within 20 days, as per Sl. No. f above. (ii) In case of hospitalization beyond 20th day from testing COVID positive, commuted leave shall be granted, on production of documentary proof of hospitalization. (iii) If, however, after discharge from the hospital, the officer / official is required to remain at home for post-COVID recovery, leave of any kind due and admissible may be granted, with the approval of the concerned Competent authority, as per the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, It is only when commuted leave is not available that SCL of 15 days or EL or EOL shall be considered. |
h. | When a dependent family member of an official / officer is COVID positive, or parents whether dependent or not but living with the official / officer is COVID positive | (i) Shall be granted 15 days SCL on production of COVID-positive report of dependent family member/ parent. (ii) In case of active hospitalization of any of the family member/parents even after 15 days of expiry of SCL, leave of any kind due and admissible beyond 15 days of SCL may be granted till their discharge from hospital. After discharge from hospital of the dependent family member / parents, if the official / officer wish to avail further leave, leave due and admissible shall be considered as per the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, subject to functional requirements and sanction of leave by the Competent Authority. The Competent Authority is advised to take a liberal view in such cases and its decision in the matter shall be final. |
3. These orders shall cover all the period of absence of an official / officer since imposition of first lockdown i.e. 24.03.2020 and shall be in force till further orders.
4. Past cases, wherever settled, shall be re-opened if the official / officer makes a request in writing for review, if such a review is beneficial to the official / officer. In case of deceased official / officer, leave sanctioning authority shall suo motu undertake the review if such a review is beneficial to the deceased official / officer.
5. Aforesaid letter no. X-20/42/2021-SPN-II dated 24.05.2021 stands revised to the extent stated herein above.
Yours faithfully,
(Muthuraman C)
Assistant Director General (SPN)
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Clarification on Children Education Allowance (CEA) During Lockdown Period: DoPT OM 1.7.2021
SB Order No 17/2021
F.No 113-03/2017-SB (Pt.l)
Govt. of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts (F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 01.07.2021
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject: Revision of interest rates for National (Small) Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.07.2021
Sir/Madam,
The undersigned is directed to say that vide O.M. no.1/4/2019-NS dated 30.06.2021 (copy enclosed), Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) has informed that the rate of interest on various National(Small) Savings Schemes for the second quarter of the financial year 2021-22 starting from 1st July 2021 and ending on 30th September 2021 shall remain unchanged from the current interest rates applicable for the first quarter (1st April 2021 to 30th June 2021).
SL No. | National Savings Scheme | Rate of interest w.e.f.01.04.2021 to 30.06.2021 (%) | Rate of interest w.e.f 01.07.2021 to 30.09.2021 (%) (unchanged) | Compounding Frequency * |
01. | Post Office SavingsAccount | 4.0 | 4.0 | Annually |
02. | 1 Year Time Deposit | 5.5 | 5.5 | Quarterly |
03. | 2 Year Time Deposit | 5.5 | 5.5 | Quarterly |
04. | 3 Year Time Deposit | 5.5 | 5.5 | Quarterly |
05. | 5 Year Time Deposit | 6.7 | 6.7 | Quarterly |
06. | 5 Year Recurring Deposit Scheme | 5.8 | 5.8 | Quarterly |
07. | Senior Citizen Savings Scheme | 7.4 | 7.4 | Quarterly and Paid |
08. | Monthly Income Account | 6.6 | 6.6 | Monthly and paid |
09. | National Savings Certificate (VIII Issue) | 6.8 | 6.8 | Annually |
10. | Public Provident Fund Scheme | 7.1 | 7.1 | Annually |
11. | Kisan Vikas Patra | 6.9 (will mature in 124 months) | 6.9 (will mature in 124 months) | Annually |
12. | Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme | 7.6 | 7.6 | Annually |
3. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information and necessary guidance It may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in a public area.
4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Yours Faithfully,
Sd/-
(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)
Enclosed:- Small Savings Schemes Interest Rate for the 2nd Qtr of FY 2021-22 from 01.07.2021 to 30.09.2021 – Remain unchanged.
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