Seventh Pay Commission has sought information on the parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

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Seventh Pay Commission has sought information on the parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

MEENA AGARWAL
SECRETARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

7CPC/99/RR/2014/1

Dated: 8th September, 2014

Dear

The 7th Central Pay Commission has been receiving a number of memoranda, representations from associations/federations as well as individual cadres on pay and related issues. As part of its working, the Commission is also hearing various groups of employees both in Delhi and during its visits outside Delhi.

2. One of the major issues raised before the Commission centres on the subject of parity. One aspect of parity manifests in how posts of a similar nature are placed. Certain cadres/category of employees have, in their deposition before the Commission, stated that there are cases when identical or similarly placed cadres/categories of employees in different Ministries/Departments are placed differentially in terms of pay and promotional prospects. 

3. With a view to examining and addressing this aspect of parity amongst apparently similarly placed cadres/posts, the Commission has devised a template to be filled in for posts being administered by your Department. The template seeks to elicit information that would be readily available in the Recruitment Rules for the concerned post(s)/cadres. In case your Department only operates posts involving common cadres like the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS), Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), a NIL report may kindly be furnished to the Commission.

4. Since the Work of the Commission is time bound may I request that information as sought is furnished by 25 September 2014. Perhaps a copy of the RRs themselves could be sent as advance information.

Yours sincerely,

sd/-

(Meena Agarwal)

MAINTENANCE OF APAR - DIRECTORATE CIRCULATES THE DOP&T MEMO DATED 23.07.2009

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MAINTENANCE OF APAR - DIRECTORATE CIRCULATES THE DOP&T MEMO DATED 23.07.2009

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JCM National Council, Staff Side Meeting on 12th October 2014 - To give final shape and formulate strategy to have vigorous campaign at Grass Root level

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JCM National Council, Staff Side Meeting on 12th October 2014 - To give final shape and formulate strategy to have vigorous campaign at Grass Root level.

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IP & LGO examinations will be held in the month of November 2014

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IP Examination, 2014

LGO Examination 2014

FILE No. A-34012/04/2014-DE

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

(DE Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110 001

Dated :  23^rd  September,  2014

1.      All Heads of Circles

Sub:    Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion  to the  cadre of  Inspector  Posts (66.66%) Departmental quota for the year 2014 and LGO Examination, 2014 

Sir/Madam,

  I am directed to refer this office letter of even number dated 09-09-2014 wherein the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of LGO to the cadre of PA/SA for the year 2014 to be held on 21^st September, 2014 and LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector posts for the year 2014  on 20^th and 21^st September, 2014 were postponed due to devastating flood situation in J & K State.

2.         Now, it has been decided to hold the above mentioned Examination either on 15^th and 16^th November, 2014 or 22^nd and 23^rd November, 2014.  The exact schedule will be communicated shortly after fixing the venues for conducting the IP and LGO Examinations by the Outsourced Agency. 

3.         This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. 

Yours faithfully,

(M. C. Pandey)

Assistant Director General (DE)

Copy to

1.         F. No. A-34012/03/2014-DE (Main file of conducting of LGO Examination, 2014)

(M. C. Pandey)

Assistant Director General (DE)

Additional benefit on death/disability of Government Servants covered by New Pension Scheme – Clarification regarding RBE 96/2014

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RBE No.96/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4                      New Delhi, Dated 08.09.2014

The GMs/FA&CAOs,
All Indian Railways/Production Units/RDSO.
(As per mailing list)

Subject: Additional benefit on death/disability of Government servant covered by New Pension System- clarification regarding.

A copy each of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services O.M.No.11/23/2013-PR dated 21.05.2014 and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)’s letter No.PFRDA/24/FXIT/10 dated 22.08.2014 is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

2. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. dated 05.05.2009 and the PFRDA’s circular No.PFRDA/2013/2/PDEX/2 dated 22.01.2013 mentioned in the Ministry of Finance’s O.M dated 21.05.2014 were circulated to the Zonal Railways vide Board’s letter No. 2008/AC-II/21/19 dated 29.05.2009 and letter No. 2010/AC-II/21/18 dated 02.07.2013 respectively.

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

(Amitabh Joshi)

D.A.: Two. Deputy Director Finance (Estt.)III,

Railway Board.

Ph. No. 23383239

No. 2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4 New Delhi, Dated: 08.09.2014.

Copy to Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Railways), Room No.224, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi (40 spares).

Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards

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Reimbursement when Pensioners take treatment immediately after Retirement before getting CGHS Cards

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has now decided to clarify the matter as follows :-

(I) The treatment taken and expenditure Incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable

subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three months.

(ii) It is further clarified that the expenditure on treatment taken after the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.

Aadhar-based biometric attendance for central government employees by month-end

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Aadhar-based biometric attendance for central government employees by month-end

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Shri Banambar Sethy, IPO (PG), O/o the SSPOs, Koraput Division has been transferred on promotion and posted as SRM, RMS BG Division, Berhampur

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Shri Banambar Sethy, IPO (PG), O/o the SSPOs, Koraput Division has been transferred on promotion and posted as SRM, RMS BG Division, Berhampur. He has been relieved on 22.9.2014 to join in his new duty. AIPEU Koraput Divisional Branch branch wishes him for his bright career.

BONUS FOR 2013-2014

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D.A. ORDER ISSUED BY THE DIRECTORATE

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CONFEDERATION STRUGGLE PROGRAMME – THIRD PHASE MASS DHARNA AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI ON 25.09.2014 FROM 10:30 AM

Dear Comrades,

CONFEDERATION STRUGGLE PROGRAMME – THIRD PHASE MASS DHARNA AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI ON 25.09.2014 FROM 10:30 AM

Confederation National Secretariat congratulates entire Central Government Employees for making the nationwide agitational programmes a grand success. Submission of memorandum and demonstration on 11.09.2014, Mass Protest Dharnas at all important centres on 19.09.2014, are organised everywhere with larges participation of employees.

Next Phase of programme is Mass Dharna at Jantar Mantar (Parliament Street) New Delhi by leaders and workers of Confederation and all its affiliated organizations.

12 – POINT CHARTER OF DEMANDS IS FURNISHED BELOW

1.      Merger of DA with pay for all employees w.e.f. 01.01.2014 including Gramin Dak Sewaks and Pensioners.

2.      Grant of Interim Relief to all employees including Gramin Dak Sewaks and Pensioners.

3.      Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sewaks under the purview of 7th Central Pay Commission

4.      Scrap PFRDA Act and grant statutory defined pension to all including those appointed on or after 01.01.2004.

5.      Date of effect of 7th CPC recommendation should be 01.01.2014.

6.      Regularisation and Revision of wages of casual labourers and contract workers.

7.      Removal of 5% condition for compassionate appointment.

8.      Fill up all vacant post and creation of New Post wherever justified.

9.      Stop Downsizing, Outsourcing, Contractorisation and Privatisation of Government function.

10.   Grant productivity Linked Bonus to all without ceiling; Computer bonus as weighted average of PLB for those not covered by PLB agreement.

11.   Revise OTA and NDA and implement arbitration awards.

12.   Settle all pending anomalies of 5th and 6th Pay Commission.

Confederation National Secretariat will meet on 26.09.2014 to decide further course of action.

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

Confederation

Mob: 09447068125

E-mail:  mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Delivery of pending Business/Express Parcel COD articles and payment thereof

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Delivery of pending Business/Express Parcel COD articles and payment thereof

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Establishment and productivity norms for operational Activities at Automated Mail Processing Centers (AMPCs)

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Establishment and productivity norms for operational Activities at Automated Mail Processing Centers (AMPCs)

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Information on parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

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Information on parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

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Guidelines on implementation of suo-motu disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005-Compliance of

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Guidelines on implementation of suo-motu disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005-Compliance of

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BONUS ORDER ISSUED BY THE DIRECTORATE

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DIRECTORATE   ISSUED  60  DAYS  BONUS  ORDER

PAYMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES REVISED RATES EFFECTIVE FROM 01.07.2014

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PAYMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES REVISED RATES EFFECTIVE FROM 01.07.2014 

(Click the link below for details)

http://www.finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01072014.pdf

NEW PLI BROCHURE

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NEW PLI BROCHURE

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Brief Note on the attack on Printing and Stationery Department

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Brief Note on the attack on Printing and Stationery Department

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Counting of officiating period as service for all benefits - CAT Chennai order

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Counting of officiating period as service for all benefits - CAT Chennai order

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Revision of Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners – Applicable only to SAG (S-29) Pensioners’ Association

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Revision of Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners – Applicable only to SAG (S-29) Pensioners’ Association

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POSTAL JCA WRITES TO FINANCE MINISTER & COMMUNICATION MINISTER FOR REMOVAL OF RS.3500/- CEILING AND 60 DAYS CAP ON PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES

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POSTAL JCA WRITES TO FINANCE MINISTER & COMMUNICATION MINISTER FOR REMOVAL OF RS. 3500/- CEILING AND 60 DAYS CAP ON PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES.

POSTAL JCA WRITES TO DEPARTMENT FOR HOLDING OF PERIODICAL MEETINGS AND JCM DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING

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POSTAL JCA WRITES TO DEPARTMENT FOR HOLDING OF PERIODICAL MEETINGS AND JCM DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING

LETTER OF SECRETARY, POSTS ON J&K PROBLEMS

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WORLD FEDERATION OF TRADE UNION (WFTU)

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WORLD FEDERATION OF TRADE UNION (WFTU)

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GRANT OF NON-PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS (AD-HOC BONUS) TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

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GRANT OF NON-PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS (AD-HOC BONUS) TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

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Charter of Demand - Department invites PJCA (NFPE & FNPO) for preliminary discussions

Dear Comrades,

No. 08/07/2014-SR

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

(SR Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi, dated 16^th September, 2014

To

            The Secretary General

            National Federation of Postal Employees

            Dada Ghosh Bhavan, 215/11

            New Patel Road

            New Delhi – 110 008

The Secretary General

Federation of National Postal Organization

Chambri No. CH 17-1-18

Atul Grove Road

New Delhi – 110 001

Dear Sir,

Subject: Programme of agitation by Postal Joint Council of Action (PJCA) comprising NFPE and FNPO for settlement of Charter of Demands submitted by them and their affiliated unions – meeting  – regarding.

Sir,

            In order to discuss the charter of demands with regard to the above said programme, Member (Operations) has kept a meeting with the Secretaries General, NFPE and FNPO in his chamber on Thursday, the 18/09/2014 from 0930 hrs. to 1030 hrs.  You are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend.

It is reiterated that only two Secretaries General may attend this meeting.

Yours faithfully,

(Arun Malik)

Director (SR & Legal)

PA/SA Exam 2014 as per the latest updates published in the official recruitment type

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PA/SA Exam 2014 as per the latest updates published in the official recruitment type

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WEB SITE launched for Task Force On Leveraging The Post Office Network

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http://www.indiapost-taskforce.in/

Draft Model Cadre Review Proposal

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Draft Model Cadre Review Proposal

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Donate generously to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund

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PM appeals to fellow countrymen to stand in solidarity with distressed flood affected people in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to all the citizens to donate generously to the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund today. He made an appeal to all fellow countrymen to stand in solidarity with distressed flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir and be part of the national effort to support them in this hour of crisis.

CHANGE OF INCUMBENCY

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NATIONAL CLEANLINESS DRIVE - MAKING POST OFFICES SPOTLESS, PRESENTABLE AND WELCOMING

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NATIONAL CLEANLINESS DRIVE --- MAKING POST OFFICES SPOTLESS, PRESENTABLE AND WELCOMING

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Gazette Notification regarding increase in wage ceiling from Rs.6500/- to Rs.15,000/- under EPS,1995, EPFS, 1952 & EDLI,1995

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Gazette Notification regarding increase in wage ceiling from Rs.6500/- to Rs.15,000/- under EPS,1995, EPFS, 1952 & EDLI,1995

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Stepping up of pay of senior drawing less pay on promotion than juniors: DoPT order for followup action regarding Senior Assistants of CSS

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Stepping up of pay of senior drawing less pay on promotion than juniors: DoPT order for followup action regarding Senior Assistants of CSS

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Submission of declaration of Assets and Liabilities: DoPT's note for CSS Officers regarding extended time limit

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Submission of declaration of Assets and Liabilities: DoPT's note for CSS Officers regarding extended time limit

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LOKPAL RULE ON DECLARATION OF ASSETS OF SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CONDITIONAL STAYED BY DELHI HIGH COURT.

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LOKPAL RULE ON DECLARATION OF ASSETS OF SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CONDITIONAL STAYED BY DELHI HIGH COURT.

            HC granted conditional stay on the Lokpal rules on a petition by the wife of a central government employee who termed the government dictate a violation of her "fundamental rights of equality, life, personal liberty and privacy as flowing from Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India."

Lokpal rule on declaration of assets of babus’ wives stayed

 NEW DELHI: In Lokpal Act's first brush with courts, the Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed one of its rules on public declaration of assets of spouses and dependent children of government employees.

            A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Vipin Sanghi directed that information on asset liabilities of spouses or dependent children will not be revealed to the public by government departments. It said such information will only be furnished to respective departments in a sealed cover.

            Till its further orders in November, the court made it clear the sealed envelopes reaching all departments shouldn't be opened.

            The court order comes as a huge relief to harried civil servants and central government employees forced under the Lokpal Act to file declarations of their assets and liabilities and those of their spouses and dependent children. HC granted conditional stay on the Lokpal rules on a petition by the wife of a central government employee who termed the government dictate a violation of her "fundamental rights of equality, life, personal liberty and privacy as flowing from Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India."

            Vinita Singla, through her lawyer Manish Jain, questioned the government's decision to seek her assets with the intention to display the information on its website.

            "Even otherwise the constitutional and legal rights, privileges and liberties of the Petitioner cannot be jeopardized and/or affected, just because of the reason that the Petitioner is married to a public servant.

            "The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which is inter-alia unreasonable, arbitrary, unjustified and unconstitutional, as the same is seeking declaration in the form of information from the public servant even for the assets of the spouse and dependent children, which has not been generated from the income and/or contribution of the public servant in any manner whatsoever and that the said information is further directed to be published on the website of such ministry or department, which will make the said information visible to the public at large, which inter-alia may be detrimental and cause prejudice to the said spouse and/or children of the public servant," Singla argued in HC.

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Postal Assistant Exam 2014 Odisha, Tamilnadu, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir Regions Revised Answer Keys released at www.pasadrexam2014.in

Postal Assistant Exam 2014 Odisha, Tamilnadu, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir Regions Revised Answer Keys released at www.pasadrexam2014.in

Odisha Postal Circle is looking for candidates for multi-tasking staff posts. Candidates can apply latest by September 30

Dear Comrades,

Odisha Postal Circle is looking for candidates for multi-tasking staff posts. Candidates can apply latest by September 30.

Post details:

Total posts: 83 posts
Post name: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
OC: 50 posts
SC: 8 posts
ST: 19 posts
OBC: 6 posts

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates applying for the post should have acquired a matriculation certificate. Besides, they should have acquired ITI certificate from a recognised board.
Age limit: Candidates should age between 18 and 27 years. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved category.

Pay scale: Pay Band Rs 5, 200-20, 200 + GP 1, 800 + other admissible allowances

Selection process: Candidate will be selected on the basis of their performances in the written test and an interview.

How to apply: In order to apply, candidates are required to log in to the official website and submit the application forms, online by September 30.

Odisha Postal Circle: To provide higher quality mail, parcel and related services in India and throughout the world to be recognised as an efficient and excellent organisation exceeding the expectations of the customers, employees and society.

Orissa became an independent Posts & Telegraphs,with headquarters at Cuttack from September 12, 1949.