Revision of Tatkal Charges for Train Journeys to be Effective From 1stApril 2013 Onwards

Dear Comrades,
 

      As per announcement made in the Railway Budget 2013-14, it has been decided by the Ministry of Railways to revise Tatkal charges.  These charges will be applicable for journey starting from 01.04.2013 onwards. Now, the Tatkal charges will be realized @ 10% of basic far for reserved Second (2S) class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given below:-

Class to Travel	Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.)	Maximum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.)
Reserved Second Sitting (2S)	10	15
Sleeper	90	175
AC Chair Car	100	200
AC-3 tier	250	350
AC-2 tier	300	400
Executive	300	400

AKS/HK/BS PIB

(Release ID :94294)

Revised Clerkage Charges and Cancellation Charges for Train Journeys to be Effective From 1st APRIL 2013

Dear Comrades,

            The revision of Clerkage Charge and Minimum Cancellation charge was announced in the Railway Budget 2013-14.  The revision will come into effect on tickets cancelled on and after 1^st April 2013.  The details of the revision are as under:-

(1)   Clerkage Charges

Class	Clerkage charge in case of cancellation of waiting list and RAC tickets (in Rs.)
	Existing	Revised
Second (Unreserved)	10	15
Second (reserved)	20	30
AC Chair Car	20	30
AC-3 Economy	20	30
AC-3 Tier	20	30
First Class	20	30
AC-2 Tier	20	30
AC First	20	30
Executive	20	30

          (ii) Cancellation Charges:

                       

Class	Minimum cancellation charges in case of cancellation of confirmed tickets (in Rs.)
	Existing	Revised
Second	20	30
Sleeper	40	60
AC Chair Car	60	90
AC-3 Economy	60	90
AC-3 Tier	60	90
First Class	60	100
AC-2 tier	60	100
AC-First	70	120
Executive	70	120

AKS/HK/BS PIB

(Release ID :94295)

Reservation Fee and Supplementary Charge for Superfast Trains and Withdrawal of Enhanced Reservation Fee to be Effective from 1st April 2013

Dear Comrades,

 

            It has been announced in Railway Budget 2013-14 for revision of Reservation Fee, Supplementary charge for Superfast Trains & withdrawal of Enhanced Reservation Fee. The revision will come into effect on tickets issued on and after 01.04. 2013 The details of these reservations are as under:-

           

        (i) Reservation Fee:-

Class	Revision Fee (in Rs.)
	Existing	Revised
Second	15	15 (No change)
Sleeper	20	20 (No Change)
AC Chair Car	25	40
AC-3 Economy	25	40
AC-3 Tier	25	40
First Class	25	50
AC-2 Tier	25	50
AC First	35	60
Executive	35	60

(i) Supplementary Charge for Superfast Trains:-

Class	Supplementary Charge for Superfast Trains (in Rs.)
	Existing	Revised
Second	10	15
Sleeper	20	30
AC Chair Car	30	45
AC-3 Economy	30	45
AC-3 Tier	30	45
First Class	30	45
AC-2 Tier	30	45
AC First	50	75
Executive	50	75

AKS/HK/BS PIB

(Release ID :94296)

Shri Kapil Sibal Release the National IPv6 Deployment Roadmap Version – II

Dear Comrades,

The ‘National IPv6 Deployment Roadmap Version – II, a document containing policy guidelines for IPv6 transition prepared by NT Cell, Department of Telecom (DoT), was released by Union Minister for Communications & IT, Shri Kapil Sibal here today.

Shri Sibal said that Internet is an important tool to connect not only people but people and devices. The explosive growth of mobile subscribers and exponential growth of data has made it imperative to transit to IPv6 to move to smart knowledge society. He emphasized that IPv6 is a limitless highway and the challenge is to bridge the gap between IPv4 and IPv6. He further added that Internet of Things (IoT) offers an immense opportunity for India whereby products & services based on IPv6 can be manufactured here and exported globally. He said that IPv6 based innovative applications in areas like rural emergency healthcare tele-education, smart metering, smart grid, smart building, smart city etc. have tremendous potential to boost the socio-economic development of the country.

Shri R. Chandrashekhar, Secretary (T), DoT underlined the need for a planned and gradual transition. The Roadmap will pave the way for bridging the digital divide as it is vital for achieving the broadband growth. Shri R.K. Bhatnagar, Member (Technology) presented an overview of IPv6 scenario in the country. He further briefed about proposed India IPv6 Centre of Innovation to be set up by DoT for facilitating IPv6 transition in the country as per the Roadmap. Shri Latif Ladid, President, IPv6 Forum, in his congratulatory message received through e-mail said that IPv6 would make the Indian digital space smart and fertile leading to a better like for everyone.

MV/RK  (Release ID :94308) PIB

Abolition of Gr-B, C & D posts of Annual Direct Recruitment Plan for the year 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 under the scheme of optimization of Direct Recruitment vacancies.

Dear Comrades,

Abolition of Gr-B, C & D posts of Annual Direct Recruitment Plan for the year 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 under the scheme of optimization of Direct Recruitment vacancies.

The post of IP(PG), Aska Division, one IP cadre post, has been identified for abolition. 

Source: IPASPODISHA

REVISION OF INTEREST RATES FOR SMALL SAVINGS SCHEMES WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST APRIL, 2013

Dear Comrades,

Based on the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Shyamala Gopinath Committee for Comprehensive Review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF), the interest rates for small saving schemes are to be notified every financial year, before 1^st April of that year. Accordingly, the rate of interest on various small savings schemes for the financial year 2013-14 effective from 01.04.2013, on the basis of the interest compounding/ payment built-in in the schemes, shall be as under:

Scheme	Rate of Interest w.e.f. 01.04.2012	Rate of Interest w.e.f. 01.04.2013
1	2	3
Savings Deposit	4.0	4.0
1 Year Time Deposit	8.2	8.2
2 Year Time Deposit	8.3	8.2
3 Year Time Deposit	8.4	8.3
5 Year Time Deposit	8.5	8.4
5 Year Recurring Deposit	8.4	8.3
5 Year SCSS	9.3	9.2
5 Year MIS	8.5	8.4
5 Year NSC	8.6	8.5
10 Year NSC	8.9	8.8
PPF	8.8	8.7

               

DSM/NK (Release ID :94278) PIB

RECOMMENDATION OF DEPARTMENT RELATES PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT-REG.

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RECOMMENDATION OF DEPARTMENT RELATES PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT-REG.

 

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http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/41013_1_2013-Estt-D.pdf

FAQ ON CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE, JOINING TIME RULES, HONORARIUM & SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CHILD CARE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITY.

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FAQ ON CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE, JOINING TIME RULES, HONORARIUM & SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR CHILD CARE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITY.

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FAQ ON LEAVE –EARNED, COMMUTED, PATERNITY, STUDY, CHILDCARE AND LEAVE ENCASHMENT ON LTC

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FAQ ON LEAVE –EARNED, COMMUTED, PATERNITY, STUDY, CHILDCARE AND LEAVE ENCASHMENT ON LTC.

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happy holi to all comrades

Dear Comrades,

happy holi

The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima which comes in February end or early March. Holi festival has an ancient origin and celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. The colorful festival bridges the social gap and renew sweet relationships. On this day, people hug and wish each other 'Happy Holi'.

Holi celebration begins with lighting up of bonfire on the Holi eve. Numerous legends & stories associated with Holi celebration makes the festival more exuberant and vivid. People rub 'gulal' and 'abeer' on each others' faces and cheer up saying, "bura na maano Holi hai". Holi also gives a wonderful chance to send blessings and love to dear ones wrapped in a special Holi gift.