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Expected DA July, 2017- AICPIN for the Month of February, 2017 No. 5/1/2017- CPI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LABOUR BUREAU `CLEREMONT', SHIMLA-171004 DATED: 31st March, 2017 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — February, 2017 The All-India CPI-IW for February, 2017 remained stationary at 274 (two hundred and seventy four). On 1-month percentage change, it remained static between January, 2017 and February, 2017, when compared with the decrease of 0.74 per cent between the same two months a year ago. The maximum downward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (-) 0.46 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Arhar Dal, Black Gram, Gram Dal, Urd Dal, Masur Dal, Moong Dal, Besan, Groundnut Oil, Mustard Oil, Eggs (Hen), Garlic, Potato, Cabbage, etc. are responsible for the decrease in index. However, this decrease was checked by Coconut Oil, Fish

Dearness Allowance (DA) Order for Central Government Employees- w.e.f. 01.01.2017: FIN MIN Order No. 1/3/2017-E-II (B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated the 30th March, 2017. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2017. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's Office Memorandum No. 112/2016-E-II (B) dated 4th November, 2016 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 2% to 4% of the basic pay with effect from 1st January, 2017. 2. The term 'basic pay' in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like

Grievances of the Central Government Employees – Secy./Staff Side writes to Cabinet Secretary Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery For Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi — 110001 E Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com No.NC/JCM/2017 Dated: March 29, 2017 The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Grievances of the Central Government Employees Owing to serious discontentment on various retrograde recommendations of the VII CPC, there had been countrywide resentment among the Central Government Employees, and the Staff Side(JCM), under the aegis of the NJCA, had decided for an “Indefinite Countrywide Strike”, commencing from 6th July, 2016, which was deferred after negotiations with the GoMs, comprising of Hon’ble Minister for Home Affairs, Finance Minister, Railway Minister and State Minister for Railways, held on 30.06.2016,

COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF MARTYRED DEFENCE PERSONNEL GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.330 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 24TH MARCH, 2017 COMPENSATION TO FAMILIES OF MARTYRED DEFENCE PERSONNEL 330. SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has database of families of martyred defence personnel and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of compensation, including employment provided to next of kin of those martyred during the last two years and the current year, State / UT and year-wise; and (c) whether the Government proposes to provide uniform compensation to the families of all martyrs irrespective of branch or battalion of the forces they belong to and if so, the details thereof? A N S W E R MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY) (a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. ******* STATEMENT REFER

Hardship allowance to Government officials posted in extremely dangerous Areas GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2017 HIKING HARDSHIP PAY 2135. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is considering hiking hardship pay for its officials posted in various troubled countries and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether most of the countries pay upto 35 per cent extra salary based on the hardship its employees face on account of safety, isolation, housing, climate and local inflation and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has set a ceiling of 35 per cent of the foreign allowance as determined by UN indices for that country; and (d) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]  (a) to (d) Hardship allowance is currently given to Govern

Meeting of Committee on Allowances held today remained inconclusive AIRF All India Railwaymen’s Federation No.AIRF/24(C) Dated: March 28, 2017 The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades! Sub: Meeting of Committee on Allowances held today remained inconclusive Meeting of Committee on Allowances took place on 28th March, 2017, discussion on Allowances remained inconclusive. Issue of House Rent Allowance didn’t come up during meeting. I met Cabinet Secretary/GOI & urged him for early resolution of pending demands of Railwaymen that includes NPS, early disbursal of Allowances of 7th Pay Commission, Increase in Minimum wages and fitment formula. Issue of MACP was also discussed and removal of the provision of benchmark ‘Very Good’ for MACP, which has been recommended from ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good’ by the 7th Pay Commission, has also been demanded. Though Cabinet Secretary has given positive assurance on our demands yet we need our rank and file to b

Pending issue of allowances recommended by the 7th Pay Commission: DOP&T Minister in Lok Sabha GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3248 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017) ALLOWANCES TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 3248. SHRI V. ELUMALAI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether the Unions of Government Employees have demanded for an early decision on pending issue of allowances recommended by the 7th Pay Commission; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has set up a committee which held talks with the representatives of unions; (d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and (e) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this matter? ANSWER Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH) (a) & (b): Several re

Grant of TA/DA to Retired Railway Servants, re-engaged after retirement – RBE 24/2017 Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) RBE No. 24 No. F(E)I/2015/AL-28/58 New Delhi, dated 16.03.2017 General Managers, All Indian Railways etc, (As per Standard Mailing List) Sub: Grant of TA/DA to Retired Railway Servants, Re-Engaged after Retirement. Ref: CORE, Allahabad’s letter No. CORE/E/1/19/ENGAGEMENT/PART-1 dated 09.10.2015. A clarification had been sought by CORE, Allahabad regarding admissibility of Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance to retired Railway servants re-engaged after retirement when they are sent on duty outside the station/headquarter for project / field works. 2. The matter has been considered by Board and it has been decided that the retired Railway servants re-engaged after retirement, when they are sent on duty outside the station/headquarter, may be ,paid, in addition to their usual daily wages/remuneration, daily allowance at t

Minutes of the meeting of the Committee on NPS held on 17.03.2017 No. 57/1/2016-P&PW(B) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare **** 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated the 23rd March, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Minutes of the meeting of the Committee to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System (NPS) held on 17.03.2017 -reg. The minutes of the meeting of the Committee to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System (NPS) held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension) on 17.03.2017 at Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi is hereby forwarded for information and further necessary action. Sd/- (Harjit Singh) Director -0-0-0-0- Minutes of the Meeting of the Committee to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System (NPS) held on 17.03.2017 at Sardar Patel Bhawa

Pension to retired personnel and Pensionary Benefits to CAPFs Ministry of Home Affairs 21-March-2017 16:44 IST Pension to retired personne l There are demands from the in service and retired Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel for extending One Rank One Pension (OROP). CAPF & AR personnel retire only on attaining the age of 57/60 years and they are entitled for pension and other pensionary benefits as per Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. These rules are different from the pension rules applicable to Ex-Servicemen. Further CAPF & AR personnel, who are appointed on or after 01/01/2004 are covered under New Pension System (NPS). The Government has taken several steps for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel including Next of Kin (NoK) of CAPFs personnel who lay down their lives for the country. Following benefits, inter alia, are given to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel including the Next of Kin (

Disability Pension Recommended under 7th Pay Commission for Soldiers Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Defence 21-March-2017 14:30 IST Disability Pension for Soldiers The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommended the following on disability pension:- The Commission is of the considered view that the regime implemented post 6th CPC needs to be discontinued, and recommended return to the slab based system. The slab rates for disability element for 100 percent disability would be as follows: Ranks Levels Rate per month (INR) Service Officers 10  and  above 27000 Honorary Commissioned Officers Subedar Majors / Equivalents 6 to 9 17000 Subedar / Equivalents Naib Subedar / Equivalents Havildar / Equivalents 5 and below 12000 Naik / Equivalents Sepoy / Equivalents The above recommendation has been accepted and Resolution dated 30.09.2016 issued accordingly. The 6th CPC dispensation of the cal

Anomalies in the Sixth Central Pay Commission Report Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Defence 21-March, 2017 14:36 IST Resolution of Anomalies in the 6th CPC Report Recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) and several improvements made thereon by the Government have been largely well received by the armed forces personnel including ex-servicemen. Some issues regarding service conditions, pay, pension and allowances, including demand for non-functional upgradation, were subsequently received, which were examined by the Government on case to case basis. Some of the pay concerns of armed forces personnel were also examined by a committee constituted under the chairmanship of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the then Minister of External Affairs. The committee’s recommendation on placement of Lt Cols / equiv in Pay Band IV was accepted and implemented by the Government. Thereafter, a committee was constituted under the chairmanship of the Cabine

Special Leave connected to inquiry of sexual harassment- CCS (Leave) Amendment Rules, 2017 MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel and Training) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th March, 2017 G.S.R. 251(E). —In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, namely:- 1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) Amendment Rules, 2017. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, for rule 48, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:- " 48, Special Leave

Amendments to All India Service (Discipline & Appeals) Rules, 1969- Guidelines regarding adherence to timelines for Departmental Proceedings Immediate File No.106/7/2015-AVD.I(Part) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi, Dated 15th March, 2017 To 1. The Chief Secretaries of All the State Governments / Union Territories 2. All the Cadre Controlling Authorities (as per standard list). Subject: - Amendments to All India Service (Discipline & Appeals) Rules, 1969- Guidelines regarding adherence to timelines for Departmental Proceedings. Dear Sir / Madam, Reference is invited to this Department's Notification dated 20.01.2017 vide which amendments were made to the All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969 by providing specific time frames for different stages of the inquiry process. 2. The salient features of the amendments are: i. Introduction of time f

7th Pay Commission: Recommendations on allowances to be proposed this month in 10 days? Committee on Allowances, headed by Finance Secretary Ashok Lavasa, is expected to submit its report on higher allowances under the 7th Pay Commission in the last few days remaining in March 2017. The proposal for higher allowances under the 7th Pay Commission will be implemented from April 2017 and will include recommendations of Dearness Allowance (DA), a report by India.com and The Sen Times said on Monday. The Sixth Pay Commission does not provide for DA. In a reply to a question Lok Sabha, on March 10, Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal, said that the committee has not submitted its report to the government but the deliberations of the committee are in the final stages. The report by The Sen Times said that the Committee on Allowances has decided against reducing the house rent allowance (HRA). Quoting a Finance Minister official the report said, “The 7th Pay Commission suggested

Will soldiers get pay commission benefits? It has been almost a year since the pay commission was implemented for all central government employees. The initial report of the commission had itself hurt military pride. Apart from lowering its status, it had also reduced its allowances, ensuring those occupying plush offices in secure zones in Guwahati from the IAS and allied services would draw better allowances than soldiers deployed in the highest battlefield of the world, the Siachen Glacier. The pay commission had created a rift between various central services, especially the military and the bureaucracy. The military’s demand has always remained one, status quo with other services. The military feels it was the bureaucracy that was responsible for lowering its status to that of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), well below the IAS, IPS and other allied services. Such was the anguish across the military that service chiefs were compelled to jointly reject orders for issuing d