Dear friends,
We are getting only 3 ACP scheme 10/20/30 and restructuring our scale in new pay band likely :
Grade pay 2800 S.B.C.O. auditor Introducing scale
4200 sr. auditor after 10years promotion
4600 JAO after 20years promotion
4800 A.O. after 30years promotion
Now we are sending Memorandum again for consideration and further action than after we will meet with D.G.POSTS/MEMBER P/ OUR MINISTERS.
Friday, September 26, 2008
CADRE REVIEW OF S.B.C.O. STAFF
This memorandum submitted to D.G.POSTS New Delhi 110001 and Member [P] on 22-09-08 by G.S. IPSBCO STAFF ASSOCIATION -:
The saving bank control organization ,functioning under department of post having nature of work as internal audit and accounts as per provisions & approved control procedure by the finance ministry & postal board .This section is decentralized from audit & accounts in 1962-63 for the convenience of the local audit and attached to each H.O. The staff of SBCO having distinct cadre having more responsibility & technical job. The staff of SBCO is recruited by competitive exam. From open market& promotions through postal operative staff. The section is functioning as CUSTODIAN of government & public money. Thus the role of this section is exactly as audit & accounts and this section is working for finance ministry as internal audit and controlling over postal saving bank business as per procedure laid down by the ministry of finance.
The matter was pointed out to the 6th CPC and concerned ministry by this association vide ref. Even no. dated. 10/03/08 &20/03/08 and above references to consider this section for pay scales at par with staff belonging to the organized accounts department cadre staff as per ministry of finance order no. 6/82 /EIII/dated 28 Feb. 2003 by enhancing scales of account & audit staff W.E.F. 01-01-1996 notionally with actual benefit from 19-02-2003.
It is also pointed out to consider this issue in the light of the judgment vide kolkatta CAT O.A. no.793-8/2006. The case filed to consider this SBCO section to get pay structure as per audit & accounts staff. Hon’ble court has directed to the union to approach to the 6th C.P.C.
One important issue in this case through this section is performing audit and accounting function and under technical control of audit and accounts for its inspections and some of its HSG1 posts are controlled by audit and accounts staff JAO’s as in charge, this section was not considered for ACP Promotion in 1986 which was enjoyed by audit and accounts staff.
SBCO section has to accept time bond in 1991 and down graded at par with postal operative staff as PA[SBCO] denying its previous status as this staff was recruited by competitive examinations from outside and through postal operative staff as promotions in UDC cadre. Contrary the staff of Audit & Accounts & its equal status staff of IP/ASP’S upgraded in scales & status it can be cleared by the comparative chart attached for you ready reference.
One more issue in this regard is to consider that all benefits of TBOP/BCR are not given to this section. Through the SBCO official is senior most in office he cannot be office in charge as postmaster but his junior from postal side is working as postmaster. That is the staff is not consider for pay scales benefits & promotions as Audit & Accounts staff as well as it is not considered for benefit of senior most in the TBOP &BCR scheme in administration that is this staff is not given benefit of operative staff in promotion issues as PSS “B” group exam. Etc. & local promotions.
Considering its Audit & Accounting nature of work this SBCO section may be consider all benefits as pay structure at par with Audit & Accounts with higher post promotions in audit and accounts as JAO/AAO after HSGI through seniority. Its cadre must be reviewed accordingly at par with Audit &Accounts.
The latest development in this the 6th CPC report is accepted and according to the recommendations of 6th CPC report part II sec.3 [1] page 45 the scales referred to the office staff working in organizations out side the secretariat Para- 3.1.14 sr. no. 1 Head clerk/Astt./steno grade ii equivalent pre-revised scale 4500-7000 &5000-8000 are consider for revised scale 6500-10500 in PB-2 with grade pay 4200.
Vide Para 3.8.5 of 6th CPC the existing relativity between accounts post outside organized accounts cadres and ministerial posts will be maintained and the accounts staff belonging to unorganized cadres shall be enhanced the corresponding replacement pay band and grade pay.
As per SBCO control procedure SBCO staff ,this section is considered as ministerial staff working for finance ministry as internal auditing and checking organization so the pay scales granted for the audit and accounts staff cadre may be consider for the staff of SBCO to maintain their status.
Once this staff was having equal status with IPO’S /ASP’S &Audit & Accounts staff which can be shown by the comparative chart but this section staff is kept deprived in ACP promotion to audit and accounts staff in 1986& TBOP in 1983/BCR in 1991 to operative staff.
If not so this staff seniority must be considered in offices and senior official in office from SBCO must be considered for POSTMASTER promotion in administrative post with all benefits of TBOP/BCR seniority as operative staff including PSS GROUP ‘B’ promotion to SBCO staff . because all juniors are working as postmaster and even HSG I ,SBCO staff and there is no any provision to SBCO staff to work on higher posts in operative cadres as well as in audit and accounts. It may be considered.
Finally it is requested to consider ACP Promotion to SBCO staff at par with AUDIT&ACCOUNTS STAFF. It is also granted by the finance/ government for central employees after 10,20,&30 years service with pay structure at par with Audit & Accounts staff. Even notionally as in order dated 28 feb.2003 .
The federation has also requested /accepted for cadre review and accepted ACP scheme. This association is also ready to accept the scheme with modification as suggested above in the light of the Kolkatta CAT verdict in O/A NO. 793-8/2006 to get pay structure as per audit and accounts staff vide order no. 6/82/E III/dated 28th Feb.2003 attached h/w for your reference . considering situation as compared and explained in annexure 1 to4 attached h/w. the decision of ACP to SBCO may be taken.
Hope that you will consider this issue to grant ACP to SBCO at par with Audit &Accounts cadre staff suggested by the 6th CPC & accepted by the govt. This will AVOID THE INJUSTICE CAUSED TO THE SBCO STAFF SINCE 1981 in issue of Time Bound / BCR & for operative staff and ACP in 1986 to the Audit & Accounts staff.
With regards,
S.P.KULKARNI
[General Secretary]
The saving bank control organization ,functioning under department of post having nature of work as internal audit and accounts as per provisions & approved control procedure by the finance ministry & postal board .This section is decentralized from audit & accounts in 1962-63 for the convenience of the local audit and attached to each H.O. The staff of SBCO having distinct cadre having more responsibility & technical job. The staff of SBCO is recruited by competitive exam. From open market& promotions through postal operative staff. The section is functioning as CUSTODIAN of government & public money. Thus the role of this section is exactly as audit & accounts and this section is working for finance ministry as internal audit and controlling over postal saving bank business as per procedure laid down by the ministry of finance.
The matter was pointed out to the 6th CPC and concerned ministry by this association vide ref. Even no. dated. 10/03/08 &20/03/08 and above references to consider this section for pay scales at par with staff belonging to the organized accounts department cadre staff as per ministry of finance order no. 6/82 /EIII/dated 28 Feb. 2003 by enhancing scales of account & audit staff W.E.F. 01-01-1996 notionally with actual benefit from 19-02-2003.
It is also pointed out to consider this issue in the light of the judgment vide kolkatta CAT O.A. no.793-8/2006. The case filed to consider this SBCO section to get pay structure as per audit & accounts staff. Hon’ble court has directed to the union to approach to the 6th C.P.C.
One important issue in this case through this section is performing audit and accounting function and under technical control of audit and accounts for its inspections and some of its HSG1 posts are controlled by audit and accounts staff JAO’s as in charge, this section was not considered for ACP Promotion in 1986 which was enjoyed by audit and accounts staff.
SBCO section has to accept time bond in 1991 and down graded at par with postal operative staff as PA[SBCO] denying its previous status as this staff was recruited by competitive examinations from outside and through postal operative staff as promotions in UDC cadre. Contrary the staff of Audit & Accounts & its equal status staff of IP/ASP’S upgraded in scales & status it can be cleared by the comparative chart attached for you ready reference.
One more issue in this regard is to consider that all benefits of TBOP/BCR are not given to this section. Through the SBCO official is senior most in office he cannot be office in charge as postmaster but his junior from postal side is working as postmaster. That is the staff is not consider for pay scales benefits & promotions as Audit & Accounts staff as well as it is not considered for benefit of senior most in the TBOP &BCR scheme in administration that is this staff is not given benefit of operative staff in promotion issues as PSS “B” group exam. Etc. & local promotions.
Considering its Audit & Accounting nature of work this SBCO section may be consider all benefits as pay structure at par with Audit & Accounts with higher post promotions in audit and accounts as JAO/AAO after HSGI through seniority. Its cadre must be reviewed accordingly at par with Audit &Accounts.
The latest development in this the 6th CPC report is accepted and according to the recommendations of 6th CPC report part II sec.3 [1] page 45 the scales referred to the office staff working in organizations out side the secretariat Para- 3.1.14 sr. no. 1 Head clerk/Astt./steno grade ii equivalent pre-revised scale 4500-7000 &5000-8000 are consider for revised scale 6500-10500 in PB-2 with grade pay 4200.
Vide Para 3.8.5 of 6th CPC the existing relativity between accounts post outside organized accounts cadres and ministerial posts will be maintained and the accounts staff belonging to unorganized cadres shall be enhanced the corresponding replacement pay band and grade pay.
As per SBCO control procedure SBCO staff ,this section is considered as ministerial staff working for finance ministry as internal auditing and checking organization so the pay scales granted for the audit and accounts staff cadre may be consider for the staff of SBCO to maintain their status.
Once this staff was having equal status with IPO’S /ASP’S &Audit & Accounts staff which can be shown by the comparative chart but this section staff is kept deprived in ACP promotion to audit and accounts staff in 1986& TBOP in 1983/BCR in 1991 to operative staff.
If not so this staff seniority must be considered in offices and senior official in office from SBCO must be considered for POSTMASTER promotion in administrative post with all benefits of TBOP/BCR seniority as operative staff including PSS GROUP ‘B’ promotion to SBCO staff . because all juniors are working as postmaster and even HSG I ,SBCO staff and there is no any provision to SBCO staff to work on higher posts in operative cadres as well as in audit and accounts. It may be considered.
Finally it is requested to consider ACP Promotion to SBCO staff at par with AUDIT&ACCOUNTS STAFF. It is also granted by the finance/ government for central employees after 10,20,&30 years service with pay structure at par with Audit & Accounts staff. Even notionally as in order dated 28 feb.2003 .
The federation has also requested /accepted for cadre review and accepted ACP scheme. This association is also ready to accept the scheme with modification as suggested above in the light of the Kolkatta CAT verdict in O/A NO. 793-8/2006 to get pay structure as per audit and accounts staff vide order no. 6/82/E III/dated 28th Feb.2003 attached h/w for your reference . considering situation as compared and explained in annexure 1 to4 attached h/w. the decision of ACP to SBCO may be taken.
Hope that you will consider this issue to grant ACP to SBCO at par with Audit &Accounts cadre staff suggested by the 6th CPC & accepted by the govt. This will AVOID THE INJUSTICE CAUSED TO THE SBCO STAFF SINCE 1981 in issue of Time Bound / BCR & for operative staff and ACP in 1986 to the Audit & Accounts staff.
With regards,
S.P.KULKARNI
[General Secretary]
Friday, September 5, 2008
DEPTT. OF POSTS ISSUED ORDER ON 04/09/2008
IMPLEMENTATION OF SIXTH PAY COMMISSION REPORT
(1) Basic Pay in the revised Pay structure means the pay drawn in the Prescribed pay band Plus the applicable grade Pay. It does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc.
(2) Option shall be admissible to any employee appointed to a Post on or after 1.1.2006. He shall be allowed pay only in the revised pay structure. Option should be made within three months of the date of publication of the Notification. The option once exercised is final.
2. FIXATION OF INITIAL PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE
(i) The revised pay will be determined by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding off the figure to the next multiple 10.
(ii) If two or more Consecutive stages bunched, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be given. For this, increment will be calculated on the pay only. Grade pay should not be taken into account for the purpose of granting increments to alleviate bunching.
(iii) For personal pay for promoting small family norms, the same has been replaced with corresponding allowance/pay in the revised pay structure.
(iv) For group D,
(a) The revised pay will be fixed initially in the 1-S pay band.
(b) Thereafter pay of those who Possess the revised minimum qualifications will be fixed in PB 1 w.e.f 1.1.2006 with grade pay Rs.1800/-
(c) The existing Group 'D's, who do not possess the revised minimum qualifications, would be retrained within six months. After retraining they will be placed in PB-1, w.e.f 1.1.2006 and arrears drawn. They will regain their seniority.
(d) Inter – se seniority will be maintained.
(v) For those on leave on 1.1.2006, he is entitled revised pay from 1.1.2006 or the date of option for the revised pay.
(vi) Under suspension, he shall continue to draw subsistence allowance based on the existing scale only. Revised pay will be subject to the final order on the pending disciplinary proceedings.
(vii)Stepping up of same stage to that of the junior in the revised pay band is applicable.
3. RATE OF INCREMENT
3% of the Pay & Grade pay which will be rounded off to the next multiple of Rs.10/-. The amount of increment will be added to the existing pay in the pay band.
4. DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT
There will be uniform annual increment viz. 1st July of every year. Employees completing six months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1.1.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1.7.2006 for those employee for whom the date of next increment was between 1st July 2006 to 1st January 2007,.
5. FIXATION OF PAY ON PROMOTION
One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay.
6. MODE OF PAYMENT OF ARREARS
The arrears shall be paid in cash in two instalments. The first instalment should be restricted to 40% of the total arrears. The remaining 60% should be paid during the next financial years. Arrears period is commencing from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008.
7. ENTRY PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE FOR DIRECT RECRUITS APPOINTED ON OR AFTER 1.1.2006
Present Pay Scale Revised Pay Total Remark
1. 2750 - 4400 5200 + 1800 = 7000 Minimum
2. 3050 - 4590 5830 + 1900 = 7730
3. 3200 - 4900 6460 + 2000 = 8460 Postman
4. 4000 - 6000 7510 + 2400 = 9910 Postal Assitt.
5. 4500 - 7000 8560 + 2800 = 11360 TBOP/LSG
6. 6500 - 6900 9300 + 4200 = 13500 BCR/HSG II
7. 7450 - 11500 12540 + 4600 = 17140 HSG I
II. GIST OF GOVT ORDERS ON REVISION OF PENSION & ARREARS
(MOF No. 38/37/08-P & PW (A) dated. 1.9.2008)
(1) This order is applicable to all pre 2006 pensioners.
(2) The pension/family pension existing pre 2006 pensioners/family pensioners will be consolidated with effect from 1.1.2006 by adding together: -
(i) The existing pension/family pension.
(ii Dearness pension, where applicable.
(iii)Dearness Relief (i.e.) @ 24% of Basic Pension/Basic Family Pension plus dearness pension.
(iv)Fitment Weightage @ 40% of the existing pension/family pension.
The amount so arrived at will be regarded as consolidated pension/family pension with effect from 1.1.2006.
(3) The Revised pension, in no case, shall be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner has retired.
(4) Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount white making monthly disbursements.
(5) The quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners shall be increased as follows: -
Age of Pensioner/Family Pensioner Additional Quantum of Pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20%Revised basic Pension/F.P
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% Revised basic Pension/F.P
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% Revised basic Pension/F.P.
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% Revised basic Pension/F.P.
From 100 years or more 100% of revised basic pension/family pension
Note: - The Amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order.
(6 The personal pension if any will continue to be paid.
(7) Consolidated pension should not be less than Rs.3500/-. Those who are drawing less, their pension may be stepped up to Rs.3500/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006.
(8) The consolidated pension as worked out shall be treated as final 'Basic Pension' with effect from 1.1.2006 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness relief sanctioned thereafter.
(9) 40% of the arrears of pension will be paid in the year 2008-09 and the remaining 60% in the year 2009-10
III. G.O.I ORDERS ON PAY COMMISSION
(1) Dearness Allowance from 1.1.2006 to till date
Date from which payable Rate of Dearness Allowance per mensum
From 1.1.2006 - No Dearness Allowance
From 1.7.2006 - 2 % of Basic Pay + NPA
From 1.1.2007 - 6 % of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.7.2007 - 9 % of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.1.2008 - 12% of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.7.2008 - 16% of Basic Pay + NPA
(MOF OM. No. 1 (3)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)
(2) H.R.A + CITY COMPENSATORY ALLOWANCE
(i) City Compensatory Allowance stands abolished.
(ii)House Rent Allowance.
Classification of Cities/Towns
Rate of HRA as a percentage of Basic pay + (NPA)
X30%
Y20%
Z10%
Note: - Earlier A1 City -X, A, B1 +B2 Cities - Y, C & Unclassified cities - Z Note: -(i)Basic Pay means pay plus Grade pay, but does not include any special pay.
(ii) All other conditions governing grant of HRA shall continue.
(iii) Special compensatory Allowance to Gandhinagar stands abolished.
These orders shall be effective from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM. No. 2 C13/2008-E (B) dated. 28.08.2008)
The Sweepers and Farashes working in Central Secretariat and allied offices performing split duties, where the break in between the shift is at least 2 hours and they have not been provided residential accommodation with in 1. K.M. of the office premises shall be entitled to split duty Allowance at the rate of Rs.200/- Per month.
(ii) This allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scale goes up by 50%.
(iii)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM No 9 (11)/ 2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008 )
(6) TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE
Employees Drawing grade pay Rate of Transport Allowance classified as A1/A earlier and other cities
(i) grade Pay of Rs.5400/- & aboveRs.3200/- + DA thereon
Rs.1600+DA thereon
(ii)Grade Pay of Rs.4200, Rs.4600/- & Rs.4800
(iii) Those drawing grade pay below Rs.4200/- but drawing pay in the pay band equal to Rs.7440/- & above
Rs. 1600/- + DA thereon Rs.800 + DA thereon
Grade pay below 4200/- & Pay in the band below Rs.7440
Rs.600 + DA thereon Rs.400/- + DA thereon
(i) The blind or orthopedically handicapped employees shall continue to draw this allowance of double the normal rates, which shall in no case be less than Rs.1000/- per month plus the applicable rate of dearness allowance.
(ii)This allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.
(iii)The conditions contained in OM dt. 3.10.97 by which the grant of Transport Allowance to employees provided with official accommodation with in one kilometre of office or within a campus housing the place of work & residence was disallowed has been withdrawn.
(iv)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008
(MOF OM. No. 21(2)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008)
(7) BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE
GRADE PAY RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- & above 400/-
For Posts in gradePay of less than Rs.5400/- 240/-
(i) These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008
(ii)The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%
(MOF OM NO. 5 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008)
(8) PROJECT ALLOWANCE
GRADE PAY
RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- &above 1500/-
For Posts in the grade Pay of less than Rs.5400/- 1000/-
(i) These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008
(ii)The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%
(MOF OM No 6(3) /2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008)
(9)SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE TO N. E. REGION
(i) The Allowance shall be admissible to the Central Government employees @12.5% of (the revised Basic pay & NPA) irrespective of whether the transfer (including on initial appointment) is from outside the North Eastern Region or from another area of that region. The existing condition that employees should have all India Transfer liability has also been dispensed with.
(ii) These orders take effect from 1.9.08(MOF OM. No. 11(5)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)
10. HARD AREA ALLOWANCE
(i) The employees posted in Nicobar Group of Islands and in Minicoy in Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance 25% of basic + NPA
(ii)In addition to Hard Area Allowance, the Island special duty Allowance shall also be admissible.
(iii)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM NO. 12(4)/2008 - E - II (B) dt.
(11)ISLAND SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE AREAS RATES
Areas around capital Towns (Port Blair in A & N islands, Kavaratti & Agatti in Lakshadweep
Difficult Areas (North & Middle Andaman, South Andaman excluding Port Blair in A & N Islands. All islands in Lakshadweep except Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy.
More Difficult Areas (Little Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands, Narcondam Islands, East Islands in A & N Islands, Minicoy in Lakshadweep.
12.5% of basic pay + NPA
20% of basic pay + NPA
25% of basic pay + NPA
(i) The Island special (Duty) Allowance shall be admissible in addition to the Hard Area Allowance where admissible.
(ii)These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM No. F No. 12(3)/2008-E II (B) dt. 28.08.08)
(12) DISCONTINUATION OF BORDER AREA ALLOWANCE
This is discontinued w.e.f. 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM NO. 13 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dt. 29.08.2008)
(13) SCHEDULED/TRIBAL AREA ALLOWANCE
Grade Pay Rate Per Month (Rs.)
Employees drawing grade pay of Rs.5400/- & above 400/
For Posts in the grand pay of less then Rs.5400/- 240/-
(i) These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(ii)The rates shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%
(MOF OM. No. 17(1)/2008 - E II ( B ) dt. 29.08.08)
(14) CYCLE (MAINTENANCE) ALLOWANCE
(i) The rate of Cycle (Maintenance) Allowance is revised from Rs.30/- to Rs. 60/- per month.
(ii) The rate of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the DA payable goes up by 50%
(iii) These orders will be effective from (MOF OM. No. F. No. 19039/3/2008 - E IV dt. 29.08.08)
(15) CHILDREN EDUCATION ASSISTANCE & REIMBURSEMENT OF TUTION FEE
(i) CEA & RTF - Both will be merged and will henceforth be known as Children Education Allowance Scheme.
(ii) It can be availed up to a maximum of two children.
(iii) Applicable on education of school going children from classes' nursery to twelfth.
(iv) If a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of CEA shall not be stopped.
(v) Reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and note books, two sets of uniforms and one set of school shoes which can be claimed for a child, in a year.
(vi) The Annual ceiling is Rs.12000.
(vii) Reimbursement can be claimed once in every quarter of the year.
(viii) If both the spouses are Government Servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement under CEA.
(ix) Hostel subsidy will be reimbursed up to the maximum limit of Rs.3000/- per month per child subject to a maximum of two children.
(x) Both Hostel subsidy & CEA cannot be availed concurrently.
In order to ensure simplicity in the reimbursement payment will be made on submission of original receipts on the basis of self-certification by the Government servant.
These orders shall be effective from 01.09.2008.
(DOPT OM No. 12011/03/2008 - Estt. (Allowance) dt. 02.09.2008.)
IV. RESOLUTION ON RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The following recommendations have been accepted by the Government vide its Resolution contained in Gazette Notification No. 38/37/08 - P & PW (A), dt. 29.08.2008.
1. Linkage of full pension with 33 year of qualified service should be dispensed with. Once an employee renders the minimum pensionable service of 20 years, pension should be paid at 50% of the average emoluments received during the past 10 months or the pay last drawn whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee. This will be given with prospective effect.
2. The revised commutation table annexed in the report is accepted.
3. The revised commutation table will be only based for future commutation and will not be applied for the past commutations in respect of Post 31.12.2005 pensioners.
4. The maximum limit of Rs.3.5 lakhs on payment of gratuity shall be raised to Rs.10/- lakhs.
5. The dependency criteria for all purposes should be the minimum family pension along with Dearness relief thereon. This should be followed for family pension also.
6. Constant Attendant Allowance should be introduced to the disabled pensioner where the individual is completely dependent on somebody else for day-to-day functions.
7. The rates of ex gratia may be doubled and raised to Rs.10/- lakhs is case of death occurring due to accidents in the course of performance of duty whether attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc. or otherwise and Rs.15/- lakhs in case of death occurring due to enemy action in international war or border skirmishes or action against militants, terrorists, extremists in the border posts or on account of natural disasters, extreme weather condition while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts etc.
8. For the purposes of eligibility for family pension and other related benefits, the widowed daughters should also be placed in the first category.
9. The childless widow of a deceased Government servant should continue to be paid family pension even after her remarriage subject to the condition that her independent income should not exceed the prescribed limit.
The Government has not accepted the following recommendation of the Sixth CPC.
(i) Employees seeking voluntary retirement on completion of qualifying service equal or more than 15 years but less than 20 years should be paid one time lump sum retirement benefit equal to 80 months salary last drawn or average salary whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee.
(MOF Notification No. 38/37/08 - P& PW (A) dt. 29.08.08)
V. GIST OF MOF GAZETTE NOTIFICATION (NO1/1/2008 - IC DT. 29.08.08
RESOLUTION
(Government orders for the following approved items may be issued in due course.)
1. Three up gradations will be granted under Assured career progression scheme at 10, 20 and 30 years as per the modified ACP scheme recommended by the commission.
2. The Government has approved setting up of Anomalies committees to examine, individual. Post-specific anomalies. The Anomalies committees should endeavour to complete this work in one year.
3. Department specific recommendations which are not included in this resolution shall be processed by the concerned Department/Ministry.
4. Merger of dearness allowance with basic pay at any stage not recommended - This has been accepted by the Government.
5. Performance related incentive scheme - Detailed guidelines will be issued by the nodal ministry.
The Government has not accepted the following recommendations.
1. Liberal Severance package for those employees who want to leave service without pension with more than 15, but less than 20 years of service.
2. Recommendations relating to Holiday policy that there should only be three closed holidays for Government employees.
3. Flexi hours for women employees and flexi - weeks for employees with disabilities.
The Government will examine separately the recommendation of Bonus, OTA, GPF, Group insurance scheme, Health Insurance scheme & others.
(MOF Gazette Notification No. 1/1/2008 IC dt. 29.08.08)
The Ministry of Finance has issued orders for implementation of Sixth CPC recommendations, fixation of pay & payment of arrears etc. vide its OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008 - IC & 30.08.2008..
1. Bills may be drawn separately in respect of arrears of pay & allowances from 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008. 40% arrears may be paid as first instalment.
2. Arrears claim may be paid without pre-check of the fixation of pay. This is not available for those dismissed, resigned, discharged, retired etc. after the date of implementation of Sixth CPC.
3. Over Payment if any might have to be recovered subsequently. Hence while disbursing arrears, an undertaking may be obtained in writing from every employee.
4. Income Tax due may also be deducted while payment of arrears.
5. If a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in GPF, this may be permitted.
(1) Basic Pay in the revised Pay structure means the pay drawn in the Prescribed pay band Plus the applicable grade Pay. It does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc.
(2) Option shall be admissible to any employee appointed to a Post on or after 1.1.2006. He shall be allowed pay only in the revised pay structure. Option should be made within three months of the date of publication of the Notification. The option once exercised is final.
2. FIXATION OF INITIAL PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE
(i) The revised pay will be determined by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding off the figure to the next multiple 10.
(ii) If two or more Consecutive stages bunched, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be given. For this, increment will be calculated on the pay only. Grade pay should not be taken into account for the purpose of granting increments to alleviate bunching.
(iii) For personal pay for promoting small family norms, the same has been replaced with corresponding allowance/pay in the revised pay structure.
(iv) For group D,
(a) The revised pay will be fixed initially in the 1-S pay band.
(b) Thereafter pay of those who Possess the revised minimum qualifications will be fixed in PB 1 w.e.f 1.1.2006 with grade pay Rs.1800/-
(c) The existing Group 'D's, who do not possess the revised minimum qualifications, would be retrained within six months. After retraining they will be placed in PB-1, w.e.f 1.1.2006 and arrears drawn. They will regain their seniority.
(d) Inter – se seniority will be maintained.
(v) For those on leave on 1.1.2006, he is entitled revised pay from 1.1.2006 or the date of option for the revised pay.
(vi) Under suspension, he shall continue to draw subsistence allowance based on the existing scale only. Revised pay will be subject to the final order on the pending disciplinary proceedings.
(vii)Stepping up of same stage to that of the junior in the revised pay band is applicable.
3. RATE OF INCREMENT
3% of the Pay & Grade pay which will be rounded off to the next multiple of Rs.10/-. The amount of increment will be added to the existing pay in the pay band.
4. DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT
There will be uniform annual increment viz. 1st July of every year. Employees completing six months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1.1.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1.7.2006 for those employee for whom the date of next increment was between 1st July 2006 to 1st January 2007,.
5. FIXATION OF PAY ON PROMOTION
One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay.
6. MODE OF PAYMENT OF ARREARS
The arrears shall be paid in cash in two instalments. The first instalment should be restricted to 40% of the total arrears. The remaining 60% should be paid during the next financial years. Arrears period is commencing from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008.
7. ENTRY PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE FOR DIRECT RECRUITS APPOINTED ON OR AFTER 1.1.2006
Present Pay Scale Revised Pay Total Remark
1. 2750 - 4400 5200 + 1800 = 7000 Minimum
2. 3050 - 4590 5830 + 1900 = 7730
3. 3200 - 4900 6460 + 2000 = 8460 Postman
4. 4000 - 6000 7510 + 2400 = 9910 Postal Assitt.
5. 4500 - 7000 8560 + 2800 = 11360 TBOP/LSG
6. 6500 - 6900 9300 + 4200 = 13500 BCR/HSG II
7. 7450 - 11500 12540 + 4600 = 17140 HSG I
II. GIST OF GOVT ORDERS ON REVISION OF PENSION & ARREARS
(MOF No. 38/37/08-P & PW (A) dated. 1.9.2008)
(1) This order is applicable to all pre 2006 pensioners.
(2) The pension/family pension existing pre 2006 pensioners/family pensioners will be consolidated with effect from 1.1.2006 by adding together: -
(i) The existing pension/family pension.
(ii Dearness pension, where applicable.
(iii)Dearness Relief (i.e.) @ 24% of Basic Pension/Basic Family Pension plus dearness pension.
(iv)Fitment Weightage @ 40% of the existing pension/family pension.
The amount so arrived at will be regarded as consolidated pension/family pension with effect from 1.1.2006.
(3) The Revised pension, in no case, shall be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner has retired.
(4) Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount white making monthly disbursements.
(5) The quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners shall be increased as follows: -
Age of Pensioner/Family Pensioner Additional Quantum of Pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20%Revised basic Pension/F.P
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% Revised basic Pension/F.P
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% Revised basic Pension/F.P.
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% Revised basic Pension/F.P.
From 100 years or more 100% of revised basic pension/family pension
Note: - The Amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order.
(6 The personal pension if any will continue to be paid.
(7) Consolidated pension should not be less than Rs.3500/-. Those who are drawing less, their pension may be stepped up to Rs.3500/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006.
(8) The consolidated pension as worked out shall be treated as final 'Basic Pension' with effect from 1.1.2006 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness relief sanctioned thereafter.
(9) 40% of the arrears of pension will be paid in the year 2008-09 and the remaining 60% in the year 2009-10
III. G.O.I ORDERS ON PAY COMMISSION
(1) Dearness Allowance from 1.1.2006 to till date
Date from which payable Rate of Dearness Allowance per mensum
From 1.1.2006 - No Dearness Allowance
From 1.7.2006 - 2 % of Basic Pay + NPA
From 1.1.2007 - 6 % of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.7.2007 - 9 % of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.1.2008 - 12% of Basic pay + NPA
From 1.7.2008 - 16% of Basic Pay + NPA
(MOF OM. No. 1 (3)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)
(2) H.R.A + CITY COMPENSATORY ALLOWANCE
(i) City Compensatory Allowance stands abolished.
(ii)House Rent Allowance.
Classification of Cities/Towns
Rate of HRA as a percentage of Basic pay + (NPA)
X30%
Y20%
Z10%
Note: - Earlier A1 City -X, A, B1 +B2 Cities - Y, C & Unclassified cities - Z Note: -(i)Basic Pay means pay plus Grade pay, but does not include any special pay.
(ii) All other conditions governing grant of HRA shall continue.
(iii) Special compensatory Allowance to Gandhinagar stands abolished.
These orders shall be effective from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM. No. 2 C13/2008-E (B) dated. 28.08.2008)
The Sweepers and Farashes working in Central Secretariat and allied offices performing split duties, where the break in between the shift is at least 2 hours and they have not been provided residential accommodation with in 1. K.M. of the office premises shall be entitled to split duty Allowance at the rate of Rs.200/- Per month.
(ii) This allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scale goes up by 50%.
(iii)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM No 9 (11)/ 2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008 )
(6) TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE
Employees Drawing grade pay Rate of Transport Allowance classified as A1/A earlier and other cities
(i) grade Pay of Rs.5400/- & aboveRs.3200/- + DA thereon
Rs.1600+DA thereon
(ii)Grade Pay of Rs.4200, Rs.4600/- & Rs.4800
(iii) Those drawing grade pay below Rs.4200/- but drawing pay in the pay band equal to Rs.7440/- & above
Rs. 1600/- + DA thereon Rs.800 + DA thereon
Grade pay below 4200/- & Pay in the band below Rs.7440
Rs.600 + DA thereon Rs.400/- + DA thereon
(i) The blind or orthopedically handicapped employees shall continue to draw this allowance of double the normal rates, which shall in no case be less than Rs.1000/- per month plus the applicable rate of dearness allowance.
(ii)This allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.
(iii)The conditions contained in OM dt. 3.10.97 by which the grant of Transport Allowance to employees provided with official accommodation with in one kilometre of office or within a campus housing the place of work & residence was disallowed has been withdrawn.
(iv)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008
(MOF OM. No. 21(2)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008)
(7) BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE
GRADE PAY RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- & above 400/-
For Posts in gradePay of less than Rs.5400/- 240/-
(i) These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008
(ii)The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%
(MOF OM NO. 5 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008)
(8) PROJECT ALLOWANCE
GRADE PAY
RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- &above 1500/-
For Posts in the grade Pay of less than Rs.5400/- 1000/-
(i) These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008
(ii)The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%
(MOF OM No 6(3) /2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008)
(9)SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE TO N. E. REGION
(i) The Allowance shall be admissible to the Central Government employees @12.5% of (the revised Basic pay & NPA) irrespective of whether the transfer (including on initial appointment) is from outside the North Eastern Region or from another area of that region. The existing condition that employees should have all India Transfer liability has also been dispensed with.
(ii) These orders take effect from 1.9.08(MOF OM. No. 11(5)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)
10. HARD AREA ALLOWANCE
(i) The employees posted in Nicobar Group of Islands and in Minicoy in Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance 25% of basic + NPA
(ii)In addition to Hard Area Allowance, the Island special duty Allowance shall also be admissible.
(iii)These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM NO. 12(4)/2008 - E - II (B) dt.
(11)ISLAND SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE AREAS RATES
Areas around capital Towns (Port Blair in A & N islands, Kavaratti & Agatti in Lakshadweep
Difficult Areas (North & Middle Andaman, South Andaman excluding Port Blair in A & N Islands. All islands in Lakshadweep except Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy.
More Difficult Areas (Little Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands, Narcondam Islands, East Islands in A & N Islands, Minicoy in Lakshadweep.
12.5% of basic pay + NPA
20% of basic pay + NPA
25% of basic pay + NPA
(i) The Island special (Duty) Allowance shall be admissible in addition to the Hard Area Allowance where admissible.
(ii)These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM No. F No. 12(3)/2008-E II (B) dt. 28.08.08)
(12) DISCONTINUATION OF BORDER AREA ALLOWANCE
This is discontinued w.e.f. 1.9.2008.
(MOF OM NO. 13 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dt. 29.08.2008)
(13) SCHEDULED/TRIBAL AREA ALLOWANCE
Grade Pay Rate Per Month (Rs.)
Employees drawing grade pay of Rs.5400/- & above 400/
For Posts in the grand pay of less then Rs.5400/- 240/-
(i) These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.
(ii)The rates shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%
(MOF OM. No. 17(1)/2008 - E II ( B ) dt. 29.08.08)
(14) CYCLE (MAINTENANCE) ALLOWANCE
(i) The rate of Cycle (Maintenance) Allowance is revised from Rs.30/- to Rs. 60/- per month.
(ii) The rate of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the DA payable goes up by 50%
(iii) These orders will be effective from (MOF OM. No. F. No. 19039/3/2008 - E IV dt. 29.08.08)
(15) CHILDREN EDUCATION ASSISTANCE & REIMBURSEMENT OF TUTION FEE
(i) CEA & RTF - Both will be merged and will henceforth be known as Children Education Allowance Scheme.
(ii) It can be availed up to a maximum of two children.
(iii) Applicable on education of school going children from classes' nursery to twelfth.
(iv) If a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of CEA shall not be stopped.
(v) Reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and note books, two sets of uniforms and one set of school shoes which can be claimed for a child, in a year.
(vi) The Annual ceiling is Rs.12000.
(vii) Reimbursement can be claimed once in every quarter of the year.
(viii) If both the spouses are Government Servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement under CEA.
(ix) Hostel subsidy will be reimbursed up to the maximum limit of Rs.3000/- per month per child subject to a maximum of two children.
(x) Both Hostel subsidy & CEA cannot be availed concurrently.
In order to ensure simplicity in the reimbursement payment will be made on submission of original receipts on the basis of self-certification by the Government servant.
These orders shall be effective from 01.09.2008.
(DOPT OM No. 12011/03/2008 - Estt. (Allowance) dt. 02.09.2008.)
IV. RESOLUTION ON RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The following recommendations have been accepted by the Government vide its Resolution contained in Gazette Notification No. 38/37/08 - P & PW (A), dt. 29.08.2008.
1. Linkage of full pension with 33 year of qualified service should be dispensed with. Once an employee renders the minimum pensionable service of 20 years, pension should be paid at 50% of the average emoluments received during the past 10 months or the pay last drawn whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee. This will be given with prospective effect.
2. The revised commutation table annexed in the report is accepted.
3. The revised commutation table will be only based for future commutation and will not be applied for the past commutations in respect of Post 31.12.2005 pensioners.
4. The maximum limit of Rs.3.5 lakhs on payment of gratuity shall be raised to Rs.10/- lakhs.
5. The dependency criteria for all purposes should be the minimum family pension along with Dearness relief thereon. This should be followed for family pension also.
6. Constant Attendant Allowance should be introduced to the disabled pensioner where the individual is completely dependent on somebody else for day-to-day functions.
7. The rates of ex gratia may be doubled and raised to Rs.10/- lakhs is case of death occurring due to accidents in the course of performance of duty whether attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc. or otherwise and Rs.15/- lakhs in case of death occurring due to enemy action in international war or border skirmishes or action against militants, terrorists, extremists in the border posts or on account of natural disasters, extreme weather condition while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts etc.
8. For the purposes of eligibility for family pension and other related benefits, the widowed daughters should also be placed in the first category.
9. The childless widow of a deceased Government servant should continue to be paid family pension even after her remarriage subject to the condition that her independent income should not exceed the prescribed limit.
The Government has not accepted the following recommendation of the Sixth CPC.
(i) Employees seeking voluntary retirement on completion of qualifying service equal or more than 15 years but less than 20 years should be paid one time lump sum retirement benefit equal to 80 months salary last drawn or average salary whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee.
(MOF Notification No. 38/37/08 - P& PW (A) dt. 29.08.08)
V. GIST OF MOF GAZETTE NOTIFICATION (NO1/1/2008 - IC DT. 29.08.08
RESOLUTION
(Government orders for the following approved items may be issued in due course.)
1. Three up gradations will be granted under Assured career progression scheme at 10, 20 and 30 years as per the modified ACP scheme recommended by the commission.
2. The Government has approved setting up of Anomalies committees to examine, individual. Post-specific anomalies. The Anomalies committees should endeavour to complete this work in one year.
3. Department specific recommendations which are not included in this resolution shall be processed by the concerned Department/Ministry.
4. Merger of dearness allowance with basic pay at any stage not recommended - This has been accepted by the Government.
5. Performance related incentive scheme - Detailed guidelines will be issued by the nodal ministry.
The Government has not accepted the following recommendations.
1. Liberal Severance package for those employees who want to leave service without pension with more than 15, but less than 20 years of service.
2. Recommendations relating to Holiday policy that there should only be three closed holidays for Government employees.
3. Flexi hours for women employees and flexi - weeks for employees with disabilities.
The Government will examine separately the recommendation of Bonus, OTA, GPF, Group insurance scheme, Health Insurance scheme & others.
(MOF Gazette Notification No. 1/1/2008 IC dt. 29.08.08)
The Ministry of Finance has issued orders for implementation of Sixth CPC recommendations, fixation of pay & payment of arrears etc. vide its OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008 - IC & 30.08.2008..
1. Bills may be drawn separately in respect of arrears of pay & allowances from 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008. 40% arrears may be paid as first instalment.
2. Arrears claim may be paid without pre-check of the fixation of pay. This is not available for those dismissed, resigned, discharged, retired etc. after the date of implementation of Sixth CPC.
3. Over Payment if any might have to be recovered subsequently. Hence while disbursing arrears, an undertaking may be obtained in writing from every employee.
4. Income Tax due may also be deducted while payment of arrears.
5. If a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in GPF, this may be permitted.
Monday, September 1, 2008
PAY FIXATION AS ON 01-01-2006
Revised pay formula = Basic pay of 01-01-2006 * 1.86 + Grade pay [Rounded upto next 10] . As per chart provided pay fixation as below -
01-01-2006 revised pay + increment @3% as on 01-07-2006 + DA @ 2% on 01-07-2006 .
5% as on 01-01-2007 . 9% as on 01-01-2007 . 12% as on 01-01-2008 . 16% as on 01-07-2008 will be the pay as on 01-09-2008.
+ TA for 1600 A1 & A cities and
Rs. 800 for other cities including 16% DA on it.
01-01-2006 revised pay + increment @3% as on 01-07-2006 + DA @ 2% on 01-07-2006 .
5% as on 01-01-2007 . 9% as on 01-01-2007 . 12% as on 01-01-2008 . 16% as on 01-07-2008 will be the pay as on 01-09-2008.
+ TA for 1600 A1 & A cities and
Rs. 800 for other cities including 16% DA on it.
30 % , 20 % & 10 % applicable HRA on Basic Pay- This will be the Total Pay of Sept 2008.
All Relevent Chart inthis Blog willbe roundedup to Ten Rs. for fixation of Pay.
General Secretary.
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