Central Government Employees & Employment Corner

As part of "Special festive season offer", Department of Posts has announced to continue great Discount bonanza on the sale of Gold Coins at 7% through its identified Post Offices in Delhi Circle. Special Discount can be availed on sale of gold coins on the auspicious days of "Karwachauth" falling on 2nd November, 2012 and "Dhanteeras" falling on 11th November, 2012 (Sunday). Special provision have been made to keep the designated Post Offices opened on that day  and on the eve of Diwali. It is informed that the discount of 7% on the sale of gold coins from the identified Post Offices is being offered for the period from 08th October, 2012 to 31st December, 2012 Visit :  http://www.indiapost.gov.in/GoldCoins.aspx

Recent Office Memorandum issued by DOPT for stepping up of pay of Senior Employees at par with junior employees who are getting more pay than seniors on account of ACP: Check the following Office Memorandum issued by DOPT in this issue ACP- Govt allows stepping up of of pay of Senior Employees at par with Junior Employees if by virtue of ACP junior employee drawing more pay (OM No: 35034/1/97-Estt.(D) dated 04.10.2012)

No. 2/3/2011/CDN-II  Government of India  Directorate of Estates Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, Dated the 29/10/2012 To The Medical Superintendant,  Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi. The Medical Superintendant,  Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi. The Medical Superintendant, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),  Ansari Nagar, New Delhi. Subject : Issue of Medical/disability certificate for allotment of Govt. accommodation  -  Regarding. Sir/Madam,          Please refer to this Directorate’s letter No. 2/2/2011 dated 10.9.2012 on  the subject cited above forwarded therewith proforma of the medical/disability  certificate. 

Government of India Directorate General  Central Public Works Department NIRMAN BHAWAN F.No.2/2/2011-W-II-DG(W)/554 New Delhi Dated 25.10.2012 OFFICE ORDER No.283 OF 2012 Subject : Cadre Review of Technical Posts of CPWD – Revised organizational setup of CPWD after cadre review.

THE GAZTTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 5th October, 2012 G.S.R. 745(E) :- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6A. read with sub section (I) of section 7 of the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952). the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme further to amend the Emp1oyees Pension Scheme. 1995, namely: 1. (I) This Scheme may be called the Employees Pension (Amendment) Scheme. 2012. (2) It shall come into force on the daze of its publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Scheme) under paragraph 43A relating to special provisions in respect of International Workers:- (a) in paragraph 2 of the principal Scheme, as modified by sub-pars (2) of aforesaid paragraph 43A, clause (xv) shall be omitted, (b) after sub-pars (4) of aforesaid paragraph 43A, the following sub-para shall be inserted, namely: (4A) For

NPS Architecture Main Features and Architecture of the New Pension System The new pension system would be based on defined contributions. It will use the existing network of bank branches and post offices etc. to collect contributions. There will be seamless transfer of accumulations in case of change of employment and/or location. It will also offer a basket of investment choices and Fund managers. The new pension system will be voluntary. The system would, however, be mandatory for new recruits to the Central Government service (except the armed forces). The monthly contribution would be 10 percent of the salary and DA to be paid by the employee and matched by the Central Government. However, there will be no contribution from the Government in respect of individuals who are not Government employees. The contributions and returns thereon would be deposited in a non-withdrawable pension account. The existing provisions of defined benefit pension and GPF would not be available

Controller General Of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Delhi Cantt -110010 CIRCULAR dated 18.10.2012 AN/XIV/14162/VIth CPC/Circular/ Vol-IV To 1. All PCsDA/CsDA/PIF:A/PCA/Cs FA 2. Admin IV (local) (Through CGDA Mail server). Sub: – Use of Official Car for Personal purpose. The under signed is directed to refer M.O.F (Dep of Expdr) O.M No 21(2) 2008-EII(B) dated 29/8/2008, wherein it is stipulated that officers drawing grade pay of Rs.10,000/- and 12,000/- and those in the HAG+ scale who are entitled to the use of official car in terms of OM number 20(5) E-1 (A)/93 dated 28/1/1994, shall be given the option to avail of the existing facility or to draw the transport allowance at the rate of Rs7,000/- per month plus dearness allowance thereon. The above facility /option is however not applicable in case of officers drawing grade pay below Rs 10,000/- and should therefore not be extended in such cases. This may be noted for strict compliance. sd/- (Richa Misra)

As per the decision of the National Executive as conveyed by our circular letter dated 29 th  July, 2012, we are to conclude our first phase of campaign programme by September and to commence the second phase in October, 2012.   In order to undertake a review of the implementation of this decision, we require a brief report at the CHQ.    The following National Sectt. members were entrusted with the State level campaigns.

STAFF WELFARE   The Central Government being the largest single employer in the country, bears the major responsibility of looking after the welfare of a large number of employees spread all over the country. This Ministry recognizing that welfare of employees is one of the prime tasks of personnel management, provides and aids a large network of staff welfare programmes, thereby underlining the fact that improvement in the working and living conditions of the employees and their families, leads to efficiency and high morale amongst them. A brief account of the various welfare programmes/organizations under this Ministry is given below:

No.13/531/2012-TS Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorale of Estates Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. Dated the 01.10.2012 Office Memorandum Sub. :- Advisory to the allottees of General Pool Residential  Accommodations  (GPRAS). In the context of the subject cited above, the undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of the Advisory to the allottees of General Pool Residential Accommodations (DOs and DON‘Ts). 2.  It is requested that this advisory may be brought to the notice of all the allottees of GPRAs working in your Department / Ministry including the other eligible offices/organisation for their kind information and compliance. sd/- (J.P. Rath) Deputy Director of Estates

F.No 1/21/2012- IR Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training North Block, New Delhi-110001 Dated 15th October, 2012 Office Memorandum Subject :  Guidelines on Internship for Undergraduates pursuing five year integrated course in Law under the Centrally sponsored Scheme on "Improving Transparency and Accountability in government through effective implementation of Right to Information Act" for the year 2012-2013 1.0 Introduction The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, is the nodal Ministry for the Right to Information Act, It is administering a Plan scheme titled improving Transparency and Accountability in Government through effective Implementation of the Right to Information Act.

National Pension System Trust NPS Trust The National Pension System Trust (NPS Trust) was established by PFRDA on 27th February, 2008 with the execution of the NPS Trust Deed. The NPS Trust has been set up and constituted for taking care of the assets and funds under the National Pension System (NPS) in the interest of the beneficiaries (subscribers). Individual NPS subscribers shall be the beneficiaries of the NPS Trust. The NPS fund are managed by the Board of Trustees to realize and fulfill the objectives of the NPS Trust in the exclusive interest of the Subscribers. The Trust is managed by a Board of Trustees appointed by PFRDA (settlor of NPS Trust) from time to time. One of the Trustees from the Board is designated by PFRDA as Chairperson of the Board. PFRDA appoints a suitable person as Chief Executive Officer of the Trust (CEO) who shall be responsible for day to day administration and Management of the Trust subject to the superintendence, control and direction of

1. What is the New Pension System (NPS)?    The NPS is a new contributory pension scheme introduced by the Central Government for employees joined in Government Service on or after 1.1.2004. During the year 2009, the NPS was kept open for public. 2. Who is covered by the NPS?    a. Employees who have joined central government service on or after 01 January 2004 including Railways, Posts, Telecommunication or Armed Forces (Civil), Autonomous Body, Grant-in-Aid Institution, Union Territory or any other undertaking whose employees were eligible to a pension from the Consolidated Fund of India., earlier.    b. This contribution pension scheme is also open to any

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for the financial year 2011-12 for all eligible non-gazetted railway employees.