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RTI reply regarding CTSE- Cashless treatment scheme in emergency for RELHS beneficiaries
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Extracts from Finance Minister,s budget speech on 01.02.2018
Extracts from Finance Minister,s budget speech on 01.02.2018
Relief to salaried taxpayers
The Government had made many positive changes in the personal income-tax rate applicable to individuals in the last three years. Therefore, I do not propose to make any further change in the structure of the income tax rates for individuals. There is a general perception in the society that individual business persons have better income as compared to salaried class. However, income tax data analysis suggests that major portion of personal income-tax collection comes from the salaried class. For assessment year 2016-17, 1.89 croresalaried individuals have filed their returns and have paid total tax of `1.44 lakhcrores which works out to average tax payment of `76,306/- per individualsalariedtaxpayer. As against this, 1.88 crores individual business taxpayers including professionals, who filed their returns for the same assessment year paid total tax of `48,000 crores which works out to an average tax payment of `25,753/- per individualbusinesstaxpayer.
143. In order to provide relief to salaried taxpayers, I propose to allow a standard deduction of `40,000/-in lieu of the present exemption in respect of transport allowance and reimbursement of miscellaneous medical expenses. However, the transport allowance at enhanced rate shall continue to be available to differently- abled persons. Also other medical reimbursement benefits in case of hospitalization etc., for all employees shall continue. Apart from reducing paper work and compliance, this will help middle class employees even more in terms of reduction in their tax liability. This decision to allow standard deduction shall significantly benefit the pensioners also, who normally do not enjoy any allowance on account of transport and medical expenses. The revenue cost of this decision is approximately `8,000 crores. The total number of salaried employees and pensioners who will benefit from this decision is around 2.5 crores.
Relief to senior citizen
144. A life with dignity is a right of every individual in general, more so for the senior citizens. To care of those who cared for us is one of the highest honours. To further the objective of providing a dignified life, I propose to announce the following incentives for senior citizens:
· Exemption of interest income on deposits with banks and post offices to be increased from `10,000/- to `50,000/-and TDS shall not be required to be deducted on such income, under section 194A. This benefit shall be available also for interest from all fixed deposits schemes and recurring deposit schemes.
· Raising the limit of deduction for health insurance premium and/ or medical expenditure from `30,000/- to `50,000/-, under section 80D. All senior citizens will now be able to claim benefit of deduction up to `50,000/- per annum in respect of any health insurance premium and/or any general medical expenditure incurred.
· Raising the limit of deduction for medical expenditure in respect of certain critical illness from, `60,000/- in case of senior citizens and from `80,000/- in case of very senior citizens, to `1 lakhin respect of all senior citizens, under section 80DDB.
These concessions will give extra tax benefit of `4,000 crores to senior citizens. In addition to tax concessions, I propose to extend the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana up to March, 2020 under which an assured return of 8% is given by Life Insurance Corporation of India. The existing limit on investment of `7.5 lakh per senior citizen under this scheme is also being enhanced to `15 lakh.
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Partial Withdrawal under NPS
Ministry of Finance
Partial Withdrawal under NPS
06 MAR 2018
The Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority (PFRDA) has relaxed the norms for partial withdrawal under the National Pension Scheme (NPS). In accordance with the PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) (First Amendment) Regulations 2017, the subscriber ought to be subscribed to the National Pension System, at least for a period of three years from the date of his or her joining to such system, to be eligible to make partial withdrawals, under specific circumstances as specified in such regulations.
The NPS subscribers can withdraw after three years from the date of joining the system and a maximum of three times during the entire tenure of subscription under NPS, but the partial withdrawal is linked with contributions made by the subscriber. The subscriber shall be permitted to withdraw accumulations not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the contributions made by him or her and standing to his or her credit in his or her individual pension account, as on the date of application for withdrawal.
Earlier the subscriber under NPS was permitted to withdraw accumulations not exceeding twenty-five per cent of the contributions made by him or her after 10 years from the date of his or her joining the system, and a maximum of three times during the entire tenure of subscription under NPS.
This was stated by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Source : PIB
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Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensnioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the re employment post-reg
.No. 42/14/2017-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare'
Date:- 08th March, 2018
Subject : Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the reemployment post-reg
Subject : Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the reemployment post-reg
The undersigned is directed to refer to subject cited above and to say that the grant of
dearness relief to re-employed pensioners/family pensioners is presently regulated in
accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G)
dated 02.07.1999 and subsequently amended vide this Department's dated 38/88/2008-
P&PW(G) dated 09.07.2009
2. DoPT, vide their OM No.3/3/2016-Estt.(Pay II) dated 01.05.2017 have issued
instructions for revision of ignorable amount of pension from Rs. 4000/- to Rs. 15000/-
(Rupees Fifteen Thousand) for the purpose of fixation of pay in the re-employment post.
Accordingly, the amount of Rs. 4000/- appearing in this Department's OM dated 09.07.2009
is revised as Rs. 15000/-(Rupecs Fifteen Thousand). The other conditions for grant of
dearness relief in OM dated 02.07.1999 remain the same.
3. In their application to Indian Audit Accounts Department, these orders are being
issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
ID Note no. 181/E-V/2017 dated 17.11.2017 and Department of Personnel & Training ID
Note no 1265923/17-Estt(Pay-II) dated 18.09.2017.
(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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Normal rate of Ordinary and Enhanced Family Pension Revised – PCDA Circular 597
Circular No. 597
Dated: 08.03.2018
Subject: Amendment of GOI, MOD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 and revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners (JCOs/ORs and Commissioned Officers) delinking of qualifying service of 33 years for revised pension.
Reference: GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206)
Copy of GoI, MoD letters No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 11.10.2017 and 22.12.2017 are forwarded herewith for further necessary action at your end.
2. Minimum guaranteed pension table for all the ranks of Defence Forces Personnel for service pension and family pension have been issued vide GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206).
3. Consequent upon issue of GoI, MoD letter dated 11.1.0.2017 following amendments are made in GoI, MoD letter No.12(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016:
Annexure- A (ICOs) rates for the rank “Maj. Gen.” For Commissioned Officer (MNS)
Annexure – C (Air Force) rates for the rank of “MWO” Group “ X”
4. Further, it has also been decided by the competent authority that rates of service pension and family pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army and Air Force will also to be revised in terms of GoI, MoD letter dated 22.12.2017 as the rates of service pension and family pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army and Air Force have not been provided in GoI, MoD letter dated 30.09.2016. Therefore, AnnexureB (Army) and Annexure-C (Air Force) are amended as follows:-
(i) Following note is inserted below Annexure-B (Army)
Note:- Rates of pension indicated in Annexure-B (Army) is also applicable for the revision of pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army as per rates applicable for Sepoy Group “Z”.
Note:- Rates of pension indicated in Annexure-B (Army) is also applicable for the revision of pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army as per rates applicable for Sepoy Group “Z”.
(ii) Following rates of pension may be included in Annexure-C (Air Force) :-
Additions:-
5. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
No. Gts/Tech/0148/LVII
Dated: 08.03.2018
Dated: 08.03.2018
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(Subhash Kumar)
Dy CDA (Pensions)
(Subhash Kumar)
Dy CDA (Pensions)
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Information about Pony tail Palm
How to Grow a Ponytail Palm Outside Caring for ponytail palm outdoors requires a knowledge of ponytail palm plant care. These lovely little trees thrive in full sun with generous but infrequent irrigation. Overwatering is a serious problem for ponytail palms grown as houseplants. Remember that the common name of this plant is slightly misleading. The ponytail palm is not a palm at all but related to the water-sparing yucca family. Expect this plant to store water in its swollen trunk base to help it through dry, hot weather. Growing ponytail palm outdoors is only possible in well-drained soils, since the plant develops root rot in wet earth. On the other hand, the plant accepts most soil types, including sandy and loamy. Even with the best ponytail palm plant care, you will have to wait a long time for this tree to branch. If you are hoping to see the showy flower clusters, you may have to wait even longer. They only grow on established trees. More Information about Ponytail
Read more at Gardening Know How: Outdoor Ponytail Palm Care: Can You Plant Ponytail Palms Outside https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palms-outside.htm
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About Pension - source https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=856259684568143&id=364265813767535
Pension is described in section 60 of the CPC and section 11 of the Pension Act as a periodical allowance or stipend granted on account of past service, particular merits etc. There are three important features of 'pension'. Firstly, pension is a compensation for past service. Secondly, it owes its origin to a past employer-employee or master-servant relationship. Thirdly, it is paid on the basis of earlier relationship of an agreement of service as opposed to an agreement for service. This relationship terminates only on the death of the concerned employee.
Pension received from a former employer is taxable as 'Salary'. Hence, the various deductions available on salary income, are also available to pensioners.
Pension to officials of UNO is exempt from taxation.
Family Pension
Family pension is defined in Section 57 as a regular monthly amount payable by the employer to a person belonging to the family of an employee in the event of his/her death. Pension and family pension are qualitatively different. The former is paid during the lifetime of the employee while the latter is paid on his/her death to surviving family membe₹ However, in case of family pension, since there is no employer-employee relationship between the payer and the payee, therefore, it is taxed as 'Income from Other Sources' in the hands of the nominee(s). In respect of family pension, deduction u/s 57(iia) of ₹ 15000/- or 1/3rd of the amount received whichever is less, is available.
Income Tax Benefits for Senior Citizen and Very Senior Citizen
Particulars Senior Citizen Very Senior Citizen
Requirement Must be Resident. Tax Benefits are not available to Non-resident though he may be of higher age.
Age 60 years or above but less than 80 year at any time during the respective year. 80 years or above at any time during the respective year.
Income Exemption Limit ₹ 3,00,000/- ( ₹ 50,000/- more than a non-senior citizen ) ₹ 5,00,000/- ( ₹ 2,50,000/- more than a non-senior citizen )
Payment of Advance Tax As per section 208, every person whose estimated tax liability for the year is Rs. 10,000 or more, shall pay his tax in advance, in the form of 'advance tax'. However, section 207 gives relief from payment of advance tax to a resident senior citizen. As per section 207, a resident senior citizen not having any income from business or profession, is not liable to pay advance tax.
Benefit under Section 80D for expenditure incurred on Health Insurance The exemption limit for senior Citizen tax payee is ₹ 30,000/- (₹ 50,000/- w.e.f. 01.04.2018). The exemption limit for a non-senior citizen is ₹ 25,000/-.
The exemption limit for parents of tax payee is ₹ 30,000/- (₹ 50,000/- w.e.f. 01.04.2018), if parents are senior citizen else the exemption limit for parents is ₹ 25,000/-.
Exemtion under Section 80DDB for treatment of Specified desease or ailment The exemption limit is ₹ 60,000/- (₹ 100,000/- w.e.f. 01.04.2018). The exemption limit for non-senior citizen is ₹ 40,000/-. The exemption limit is ₹ 80,000/- (₹ 100,000/- w.e.f. 01.04.2018). The exemption limit for non-senior citizen is ₹ 40,000/-.
Filing of Income Tax Return in paper mode No Exemption A very senior citizen filing his return of income in Form ITR 1 or ITR 4 and having total income of more than Rs. 5,00,000 or having a refund claim can file his return of income in paper mode, i.e., for him e filing of ITR 1 or ITR 4 (as the case may be) is not mandatory. However, he may e-file his return, if he wishes.
FAQs on Pension Payment by Banks
Can a pensioner draw his/ her pension through a bank branch?
Yes. Even the Government employees drawing their pension from a treasury or from a post office can opt to draw their pension from the authorized bank's branches.
Who is the pension sanctioning authority?
The Ministry/ Department /Office where the Government servant last served is the pension sanctioning authority. The pension fixation is made by such authority for the first time and thereafter the refixation of pay, if any, is done by the pension paying bank based on the instructions from the Central/ State Government authorities.
Is it necessary for the pensioner to open a separate pension account for the purpose of crediting his/ her pension in authorized bank?
The pensioner is not required to open a separate pension account. The pension can be credited to his or her existing savings/ current account maintained with the branch selected by the pensioner.
Can a pensioner open a Joint Account with his/ her spouse?
Yes. Pensioners can open Joint Account with their spouses.
Whether Joint Account of the pensioner with spouse can be operated either by "Former or Survivor" or " Either or Survivor".
The Joint Account of the pensioner with spouse can be operated either by "Former or Survivor" or "Either or Survivor".
What is the minimum balance required to be maintained in the pension account maintained with the banks?
RBI has not stipulated any minimum balance to be maintained in pension accounts by the pensione₹ Individual banks have framed their own rules in this regard. However, some of the banks have also permitted zero balance in the pensioners' accounts.
Who sends the Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) to the authorized bank branch?
The concerned pension paying authorities in the Ministries /Departments/ State Governments forward the PPOs to the bank branches wherefrom the pensioner desires to draw his/her pension.
When is the pension credited to the pensioner's account by the paying branch?
The disbursement of pension by paying branch is spread over the last four working days of the month depending on the convenience of the pension paying branch except for the month of March when the pension is credited on or after the first working day of April.
Can a pensioner transfer his/ her pension account from one branch to another branch of the same bank or to the branch of another bank?
(a) Pensioner can transfer his/ her pension account from one branch to another branch of the same bank within the same center or at a different centre;
(b) He/ She can transfer his/ her account from one authorized bank to another within the same centre (such transfers are allowed only once in a year);
(c) He/ She can also transfer his/ her account from one authorized bank to another authorized bank at different centre.
What is the procedure for payment of pension in the case of the transfer of PPO to another branch or bank, as the case may be?
Pension will be paid on the basis of the photocopy of the pensioner's PPO at the transferee (new) branch from the date of the last date of payment made at the transferor (old) branch. During this time, both the branches (old and new) are required to ensure that all the required documents are received by the transferee branch within a period of three months.
Is it necessary for the pensioner to be present at the branch of the bank along with documents for the purpose of identification before commencement of pension?
Yes. Before the commencement of pension, a pensioner has to be present at the paying branch for the purpose of identification. The paying branch shall obtain the specimen signatures or the thumb/toe impression of the pensioner.
What is the procedure to be followed by the bank branch if the pensioner is handicapped /incapacitated and is not in a position to be present at the paying branch?
If the pensioner is physically handicapped/incapacitated and unable to present at the branch, the requirement of personal appearance is waived. In such cases the bank official visits the pensioner's residence/hospital for the purpose of identification and obtaining specimen signature or thumb/toe impression.
Has the pensioner got right to retain half portion of the PPO for record and to get it updated from paying branch whenever there is a change in the quantum of pension due to revision in basic pension, dearness relief, etc.?
Yes. The pensioner has right to retain half portion of the PPO for record and whenever there is a revision in the basic pension/DR etc. the paying branch has to call for the pensioner's half of the PPO and record thereon the changes according to government orders/notifications and return the same to the pensioner.
Whether the paying branch has to maintain a detailed record of pension payments made by it in the prescribed form?
Yes. The pension paying branch is required to maintain a detailed record of pension payments made by it from time to time in the prescribed form duly authenticated by the authorized officer.
Can the pension paying bank recover the excess amount credited to the pensioner's account?
Yes. The paying branch before commencement of pension obtains an undertaking from the pensioner in the prescribed form for this purpose and therefore, can recover the excess payment made to the pensioner's account due to delay in receipt of any material information or due to any bonafide error. The bank has also right to recover the excess amount of pension credited to the deceased pensioner's account from his/ her legal heirs/nominee.
Is it compulsory for a pensioner to furnish a Life Certificate/Non-Employment Certificate or Employment Certificate to the bank in the month of November?
Yes. The pensioner is required to furnish a Life Certificate/Non - Employment Certificate or Employment Certificate to the bank in the month of November. However, in case a pensioner is unable to obtain a Life Certificate from an authorized bank officer on account of serious illness / incapacitation, bank official will visit his/her residence/ hospital for the purpose of recording the life certificate.
Can a pensioner be allowed to operate his/ her account by the holder of Power of Attorney?
The account is not allowed to be operated by a holder of Power of Attorney. However, the cheque book facility and acceptance of standing instructions for transfer of funds from the account is permissible.
Who is responsible for deduction of Income Tax at source from pension payment?
The pension paying bank is responsible for deduction of Income Tax from pension amount in accordance with the rates prescribed by the Income Tax authorities from time to time. While deducting such tax from the pension amount, the paying bank will also allow deductions on account of relief to the pensioner available under the Income Tax Act. The paying branch will also issue to the pensioner in April each year a certificate of tax deduction as per the prescribed form. If the pensioner is not liable to pay Income Tax, he should furnish to the pension paying branch, a declaration to that effect in the prescribed form (15 H).
Can old, sick physically handicapped pensioner who is unable to sign, open pension account or withdraw his/ her pension from the pension account?
A pensioner, who is old, sick or lost both his / her hands and, therefore, can not sign, can put any mark or thumb/ toe impression on the form for opening of pension account. While withdrawing the pension amount he/ she can put thumb/toe impression on the cheque/withdrawal form and it should be identified by two independent witnesses known to the bank one of whom should be a bank official.
Can a pensioner withdraw pension from his/ her account when he/ she is not able to sign or put thumb/toe impression or unable to be present in the bank?
In such cases, a pensioner can put any mark or impression on the cheque/ withdrawal form and may indicate to the bank as to who would withdraw pension amount from the bank on the basis of cheque / withdrawal form. Such a person should be identified by two independent witnesses. The person who is actually drawing the money from the bank should be asked to furnish his/ her specimen signature to the bank.
When does the family pension commence?
The family pension commences after the death of the pensioner. The family pension is payable to the person indicated in the PPO on receipt of a death certificate and application from the nominee.
How the payment of Dearness Relief at revised rate is to be paid to the pensioners?
Whenever any additional relief on pension/family pension is sanctioned by the Government, the same is intimated to the agency banks for issuing suitable instructions to their pension paying branches for payment of relief at the revised rates to the pensioners without any delay. The orders issued by Govt. Departments are also posted on their websites and banks have been advised to watch the latest instructions on the website and act accordingly without waiting for any further orders from RBI in this regard.
Can pensioners get pension slips?
Yes. As decided by the Central Government (Civil, Defence & Railways), pension paying banks have been advised to issue pension slips to the pensioners in prescribed form when the pension is paid for the first time and thereafter whenever there is a change in quantum of pension due to revision in basic pension or revision in Dearness Relief.
Which authority the pensioner should approach for redressal of his/ her grievances?
A pensioner can initially approach the concerned Branch Manager and, thereafter, the Head Office of the concerned bank for redressal of his/her complaint. They can also approach the Banking Ombudsman of the concerned State in terms of Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 of the Reserve Bank of India (details available at the Bank's website www.rbi.org.in) This is applicable only in respect of complaints relating to services rendered by banks. For other issues the complainant will have to approach the respective pension paying authority.
Where can a pensioner get information about the changes in the pension/ Dearness Relief or any pension related issue?
The pensioner can visit the Official Website of the concerned Government Department as also Reserve Bank of India Website (www.rbi.org.in) to get the information about pension related issues.
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Deduction of Income Tax at the time of making payment.
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Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of 7th CPC - Revision of pension of pre - 2016 Pensioners / Family Pensioners,etc.- reg.
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7th Pay Commission: From Protest Before Parliament To Salary Hike
According to latest reports, a strike was held yesterday to protest against the 7th Pay Commission report recommendation and also NPS. On the whole, there is no crisis as yet as all concerned have looked to ensure that no extreme positions are taken that could lead to a fallout. What happens tomorrow on the streets, however, is uncertain. So, check out here, 7th Pay Commission latest news and developments:
1. Salaries of government servants are set to rise and that too at a rate higher than the one recommended by 7th Pay Commission report panel. The 7th CPC committee had recommended a hike of 2.57 times basic salary and there is all likelihood of this being raised to 3.00 times. This is not however, acceptable to the staff and the reason cited is that the lifestyle they are used to will not be maintained at this level of pay hike.
2. Government in a dilemma over how to go about the issue to ensure there is no impact on government work. The dilemma has acquired urgency as the Punjab National Bank and other bank scams and the high bank NPAs have put the exchequer in a position where showering pay hikes at high levels is not possible. However, FM Arun Jaitley had said in Rajya Sabha that he would hike pay of government servants over and above the recommendations of 7th pay commission panel.
3. 7th Pay Commission linked salary hike to go into effect in April. The deadline has been set and there is most probably no way back on the hike being effected from the due date.
4. Railway employees unions held a protest over the 7th Pay Commission linked issue as well as National Pension System (NPS). First, they want the minimum salary hike to Rs 26,000. Over and above that, they have raised the demand to scrap the NPS.
The All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) general secretary Shiv Gopal Mishra said, “Under the National Pension System, the defined minimum pension or family pension is no more guaranteed for those employees who came in government service on or after 2004.” On 7th Pay Commission, Mishra said minimum pay at Rs 18,000 that was approved by Centre was not enough and that it should be hiked to Rs 26,000.
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7th Pay Commission – Hangs Fire Even As Dearness Allowance (DA) Has Been Hiked
First, it was the uncertainty that was creating frustrations and now, more bad news has come forth that may well lead to their being disappointed in a bigger way.
Earlier, it was reported that PM Narendra Modi and FM Arun Jaitley will meet in April and set the fitment factor for minimum pay hikes. but now, the entire hike is being threatened. It has emerged that the mammoth bank frauds recently revealed by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate may spoil any chances of a 7th Pay Commission based hike. Lakhs of central government employees, who were waiting for announcement of minimum salary hike to Rs 26,000 will just have to wait for a much longer time.
Reportedly, the current scams in banks, which have hit Rs 11,400 cr just in Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, may become a big factor in the Narendra Modi government opting not to hike 7th pay commission based minimum salaries to Rs 26,000 as demanded by the staff. PM Modi and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley are expected to meet to thrash out the issue once and for all. Right now as things stand, the issue has high possibility of getting trashed!
Notably, what is giving hope to government employees is the fact that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had in Parliament vowed to hike pay over and above the 7th Pay Commission report suggestion.
Be that 7th Pay Commission news as it may, yesterdays hike in dearness allowance has come in as a pleasant surprise.
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Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2018
No.1/1/2018-E-II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 15th March, 2018
Office Memorandum
Subject: Grant Of Dearness Allowance to Central Government – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2018.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1/9/2017- E-II (B) dated 20th September, 2017 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 5% to 7% of the basic pay with effect from 2018.
2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2018.
6. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
7. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are Auditor concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller General of India.
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(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Click to view Finmin DA order Jan 2018
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Dearness Allowance from Jan 2018 @ 7%: Finance Ministry's Order
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Govt is not in mood to increase 7th CPC Minimum Pay & Fitment Factor
NCREASE IN MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FACTOR
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1170
ANSWERED ON-06.03.2018
Increase in minimum pay and fitment factor
1170 . Shri Neeraj Shekhar
(a) whether Government is actively contemplating to increase minimum pay from Rs.18,000/- to Rs.21,000/- and fitment factor from 2.57 to 3, in view of resentment among Central Government employees over historically lowest increase in pay by 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the date from which it would be implemented; and
(c ) if not, the reasons for the callous attitude of Government towards Government Employees?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE ( SHRI P RADHAKRISHNAN )
(a),(b)&(c ): The minimum pay of Rs.18,000/- p.m. and fitment factor of 2.57 are based on the specific recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission in the light of the relevant factors taken into account by it. Therefore, no change therein is at present under consideration.
Source: http://rajyasabha.nic.in/
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7th CPC DoPT OM - Extending the scope of definition of Anomaly - Pay Matrix Anomaly, Allowances Anomaly etc.
No.11/ 2/ 2016-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section
North Block New Delhi
Dated the 14th March, 2018
Dated the 14th March, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Setting up of Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations — extending the scope of definition regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 20/02/2017 on the subject as cited above, and to incorporate the following further modification in the definition of what would constitute an anomaly:
“where the amount of revised allowance is less than the existing rate or any other anomaly observed while implementing the revised allowance”
2. With the incorporation of the above para in the OM, the definition of anomaly will read as follows:-
(1) Definition of Anomaly
Anomaly will include the following cases
a) Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that any recommendation is in contravention of the principle or the policy enunciated by the Seventh Central Pay Commission itself without the Commission assigning any reason;
b) Where the maximum of the Level in the Pay Matrix corresponding to the applicable Grade Pay in the Pay Band under the pre-revised structure as notified vide CCS(RP) Rules 2016, is less than the amount an employee is entitled to be fixed at, as per the formula for fixation of pay contained in the said Rules;
c) Where the Official side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.
d) Where the amount of revised allowance is less than the existing rate or any other anomaly observed while implementing the revised allowance
3. The rest of the contents of the OM issued by DoPT under reference no. No.11/2/2016-JCA dated 16.08.2016 shall remain unchanged.
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(D.K.Sengupta)Deputy Secretary (JCA)
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7th CPC Risk Allowance: Railway Board Order - List of categories/staff engaged in the following jobs
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
PC-VII No. 92
RBE No.32/2018
No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/AD-1
New Delhi, dated 01.03.2018
The General Managers and Principal Financial Advisers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units.
Sub: Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government – Risk Allowance.
Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/AD-3 dated 02.05.2013.
(ii) Ministry of Finance’s resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated 06.07.2017.
Consequent upon the decision taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of rates of allowances, the President is pleased to revise the rate of Risk Allowance from Rs.60 per month to Rs.135 per month. The revised rates of Risk Allowance shall be admissible with effect from the 1st of July, 2017.
2. The categories/staff engaged in the jobs who are eligible for grant of Risk Allowance is annexed with this letter.
3. The categories who are in receipt of HPCA/PCA are not eligible for grant of Risk Allowance.
4. Any modification/changes will be issued, if any instructions which are at variance from these, are received from the nodal Ministry/Department i.e. DOP&T.
5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
6. Please acknowledge receipt.
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(Anil Kumar)
Dy. Director/E(P&A)-I
Railway Board.
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Delinking of qualifying service of 33 years for revised pension : PCDA (Pension) Circular No. 597
OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD - 211014
Circular No. 597
Dated: 08.03.2018
Subject: Amendment of GOI, MOD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 and revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners (JCOs/ORs and Commissioned Officers) delinking of qualifying service of 33 years for revised pension.
Reference: GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206)
Copy of GoI, MoD letters No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 11.10.2017 and 22.12.2017 are forwarded herewith for further necessary action at your end.
2. Minimum guaranteed pension table for all the ranks of Defence Forces Personnel for service pension and family pension have been issued vide GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206).
3. Consequent upon issue of GoI, MoD letter dated 11.10.2017 following amendments are made in GoI, MoD letter No.12(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016:
Annexure – A (ICOs) rates for the rank “Maj. Gen.” For Commissioned Officer (MNS)
For:-
| Rank | Normal rate of ordinary Family Pension |
| Maj. Gen. | 16277 |
Read:-
| Rank | Normal rate of ordinary Family Pension |
| Maj. Gen. | 16227 |
Annexure – C (Air Force) rates for the rank of “MWO” Group “X”
For:-
| Rank | Minimum of Fitment table | Service Pension | Enhanced Rate of Ordinary Family Pension | Normal Rate of Ordinary Family Pension |
| MWO | 21790 | 10895 | 10895 | 6537 |
Read:-
| Rank | Minimum of Fitment table | Service Pension | Enhanced Rate of Ordinary Family Pension | Normal Rate of Ordinary Family Pension |
| MWO | 21970 | 10985 | 10985 | 6591 |
4. Further, it has also been decided by the competent authority that rates of service pension and family pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army and Air Force will also to be revised in terms of GoI, MoD letter dated 22.12.2017 as the rates of service pension and family pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army and Air Force have not been provided in GoI, MoD letter dated 30.09.2016. Therefore, AnnexureB (Army) and Annexure-C (Air Force) are amended as follows:-
(i) Following note is inserted below Annexure-B (Army)
Note:- Rates of pension indicated in Annexure-B (Army) is also applicable for the revision of pension in respect of NCs (E) of Army as per rates applicable for Sepoy Group “Z”.
(ii) Following rates of pension may be included in Annexure-C (Air Force) :-
Additions:-| Rank | Minimum of Fitment table | Service Pension | Enhanced Rate of Ordinary Family Pension | Normal Rate of Ordinary Family Pension |
| NCs (E) | 7000 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 |
| NCs (E) Tindal | 7000 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 |
| NCs (E) Head Tindal | 7160 | 3580 | 3580 | 3500 |
5. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
No. Gts/Tech/0148/LVII
Dated: 08.03.2018
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(Subhash Kumar)
Dy CDA (Pensions)
(Subhash Kumar)
Dy CDA (Pensions)
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Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the re- employment post-reg
F .No. 42/14/2017-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare'
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare'
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110008
Date:- 08th March, 2018
Khan Market, New Delhi-110008
Date:- 08th March, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub:- Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the re- employment post-reg
The undersigned is directed to refer to subject cited above and to say that the grant of dearness relief to re-employed pensioners/family pensioners is presently regulated in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999 and subsequently amended vide this Department's dated 38/88/2008- P&PW(G) dated 09.07.2009
2. DoPT, vide their OM No.3/3/2016-Estt.(Pay 11) dated 01.05.2017 have issued instructions for revision of ignorable amount of pension from Rs. 4000/- to Rs. 15000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand) for the purpose of fixation of pay in the re-employment post. Accordingly, the amount of Rs. 4000/- appearing in this Department's OM dated 09.07.2009 is revised as Rs. 15000/-(Rupees Fifteen Thousand). The other conditions for grant of dearness relief in OM dated 02.07.1999 remain the same.
3. In their application to Indian Audit Accounts Department, these orders are being issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure ID Note no. 181/E-V/2017 dated 17.11.2017 and Department of Personnel & Training ID Note no l265923/17-Estt(Pay-II) dated 18.09.2017.
(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Under Secretary to the Government of India
To
1. All Ministries/Departments of Govt of India
2. O/o Comptroller & Auditor General of India
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