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02.08.2021:
DPE ISSUES ORDERS FOR PAYMENT OF IDA AT REVISED RATES W.E.F. 01.07.2021:
DPE has issued orders revising the rate of IDA to the executives and non-unionised supervisors of CPSEs (2007 pay revision) from 159.9% to 170.5% w.e.f. 01.07.2021. The increase subsumes the additional installments arising on 01.10.2020, 01.01.2021 and 01.04.2021. The rate of DA for the period from 01.10.2020 till 30.06.2021 shall remain at 159.9%. View the DPE letter21.05.2021:
Extension of time limit for IT return for the Assessment Year 2021-22:
CBDT has issued a circular extending various timelines to provide relief to taxpayers in view of the severe pandemic. Due date for filing of IT return has been extended to 30th September 2021. View Circular24.10.2020:
CBDT further extends time limit for submission of income tax returns:
CBDT has issued a Press Release further extending due date for furnishing IT returns to 31st December 2020. View CBDT Press Release13.10.2020:
Mandatory utililsation of network of BSNL and MTNL for internet/broadband, landline/leased line by all Ministries/Departments of Government of India/Central Public Sector Undertakings/autonomous bodies etc under Central Government:
Government of India has approved mandatory utilisation of capacities of BSNL and MTNL by all Ministries/Departments of Government of India/Central Public Sector Undertakings/autonomous bodies etc under Central Government. DoT has since issued orders requesting all Ministries/Departments to issue necessary instructions in this regard. View DoT letter This is a very important issue repeatedly taken up by AIBSNLOA years back pressing for issue of orders. This order should have been issued long back. However, better late than never.07.10.2020:
Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus - attendance of central government officials:
DoP&T has issued fresh guidelines regulating attendance of CG Employees in offices with staggered timings. View DoP&T letter26.09.2020:
Action on anyonymous/pseudonymous complaints:
CVC has reiterated that no action would be taken on anonymous/pseudonymous complaints and that such complaints should be filed. View CVC letter25.08.2020:
Pay revision of BSNL executives - review of profitability:
DPE has requested all administrative Ministries/Departments to take necessary action to review profitability of CPSEs under their control as stipulated in DPE OM dated 3.8.2017 which is to be done after every 3 years. View DPE letter21.08.2020:
DPE issues orders on revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2020:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 160.7% to 159.9% w.e.f. 1.7.2020. View orders26.05.2020:
DoT withdraws its OM dated 28.4.2020:
DoT virtually withdraws its OM dated 28.4.2020, wherein it had said that for those retiring in April 2020, retirement benefits be paid at old Dearness Relief as on 1.1.2020. Read More22.04.2020:
Disclosure of below benchmark grading in ACR prior to the reporting period 2008-09:
DoP&T has reiterated that only such below benchmark ACRs prior to the reporting period 2008-09 need to be disclosed to the officer reported upon for his representation, as are reckonable for assessment of fitness in future DPCs. View the DoP&T letter14.04.2020:
Interest rate for GPF accumulation drastically reduced:
Department of Economic Affairs has issued orders reducing the interest rate for GPF accumulations to 7.1% w.e.f. 1.4.2020. View CBDT letter09.04.2020:
Interest rate for GPF accumulation drastically reduced:
Department of Economic Affairs has issued orders reducing the interest rate for GPF accumulations to 7.1% w.e.f. 1.4.2020. View DoEA letter04.04.2020:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2020:
DPE has issued orders increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2020 from 157.3% to 160.7%. View DPE letter31.03.2020:
Extesnion of timelines for recording APAR of Group A, B and C officers of Central Civil Services:
DOP&T has issued fresh time schedule, as a one time measure, for reporting/reviewing APARs of the year 2019-20, in view of COVID-19 lockdown. View DOP&Tletter31.03.2020:
Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:
DOP&T has conveyed the decision not to count the period of lockdown due to COVID-19, for the purposes of adherence to the prescribed timelines under these rules. View DOP&Tletter31.03.2020:
Retirement of Government servants on 31st March 2020:
DoP&T has clarified that the Government employees attaining the age of superannuation on 31.3.2020 shall retire from service on 31.3.2020 irrespective of whether they are working from home or office. View DOP&T letter26.03.2020:
Welfare measures for workers of Central public sector enterprises during outbreak of covid-19:
DPE has asked all CPSEs to comply with the instructions contained in DO letter of Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment on the subject. View DPE letter22.03.2020:
Preventive measures to achieve social distancing to contain spread of COVID-19 - relaxation in CCS (Leave) Rules 1972:
DoP&T has conveyed the approval of the competent authority to grant commuted leave without production of medical certificate to those officials who are above 50 years of age and have underlying conditions i.e. Diabetes, Respiratory problems, Renal diseases and other life-threatening illness, for a period upto 4th April 2020 so as to avoid unnecessary burden on the health care system. View DoP&T letter19.03.2020:
Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of COVID19 by the Central Public Sector Enterprises:
DPE has circulated the DoP&T OM on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID19. View letter06.03.2020:
Exemption to employees to mark biometrict attendance in Aadhar Based Biometric Attendance System:
DoP&T has requested all Ministries/Departments to exempt their employees from marking biometrict attendance in Aadhar Based Biometric Attendance System till 31st March 2020. However all the employees are required to mark their attendance in Attendance Register. View DoP&T letter19.02.2020:
Grant of vigilance clearance for obtaining passport:
DoP&T has clarified that Vigilance Clearance for obtaining passport can be withheld only under two circumstances, viz. the officer is under suspension; Chargesheet has been filed in a Court by the Investigating Agency in a criminal case or after grant of sanction by the Competent Authority under PC Act or any other criminal matter and taken cognizance of by the Court of Law. View DoP&T OM16.02.2020:
Payment of provisional pension to VRS optees:
DoT has issued orders for payment of provisional pension for all BSNL and MTNL VRS 2019 retirees for a period of five months or till issue of PPO whichever is earlier. View letter19.01.2020:
Payment of ex-gratia for BSNL VRS 2019 retirees:
DoT has circulated the approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for necessary action at BSNL end. View the DoT letter02.01.2020:
Request for change of date of holiday for Dussehra:
DoP&T has rejected requests from CGEWCCs ofdifferent states to declare Dussehra as closed holiday on 26.10.2020 (Monday) instead of on 25.10.2020 (Sunday). View DoP&T letter24.12.2019:
Representations / communications directly received by DPE:
DPE has reiterated that the Administrative Ministries / Departments of CPSEs may forward communications from CPSEs, their employees and their associations to DPE along with Ministry's / Department's considered view and after having internally examined the matter in consultation with their IFUs in light of the extant guidelines. View DPE letter31.10.2019:
DoT conveys Cabinet decision on BSNL, MTNL revival plan:
The DoT issues an OM conveying the details of Cabinet decisions on Revival of BSNL and MTNL. View DoT OM30.10.2019:
Consolidated DPE guidelines on VRS:
The DPE OM on consolidated guidelines on Voluntary Retirement Scheme/Voluntary Separation Scheme, issued on 20th July 2018, stipulates that the PSEs implement the schemes strictly in accordance with the provision set out therein. View DPE OM23.10.2019:
Union Cabinet approves revival plan of BSNL and MTNL and in-principle merger of the two:
The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal for revival of BSNL and MTNL by administrative allotment of spectrum for 4G services, debt restructuring by raising of bonds with sovereign guarantee, reducing employee costs, monetisation of assets and in-principle approval of merger of BSNL &MTNL. View PIB report22.10.2019:
AUAB writes to AIBSNLOA:
"We would like to bring to your kind notice that, the AUAB has decided to strengthen the unity of the Executives and Non-Executives of BSNL, by bringing all the unions and associations into the fold of the AUAB." Read More14.10.2019:
Amendments to model CDA rules:
DPE has issued amendments to consolidated Model CDA Rules 12 (4) & 14-A for Central Public Sector Enterprises. View the DPE letter07.10.2019:
Department of Expenditure forwards our letters on Pension Contribution on actual pay to DoT for appropriate action:
Our letters addressed to DoE on 22.2.2019 & 16.5.2019 and letter addressed to Finance Minister on 16.8.2019 with copy marked to the DoE, have now been forwarded by the DoE to the DoT for appropriate action. View the DoE letter07.10.2019:
Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.10.2019:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2019 from 146.7% to 152%. View orders03.10.2019:
Circulation of draft Central Civil Services (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2019:
DoP&T has circulated the draft CCS (PAR) Rules 2019 and has called for comments/suggestion/modifications on the draft tules, if any, to be furnished within two weeks. View DoP&T letter24.09.2019:
Amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:
DoP&PW has notified CCS (Pension) Second Amendment Rules, 2019, removing the condition of 'not less then 7 years' continuous service' for eligibility for family pension at enhanced rates, subject to fulfilment of other conditions. View Notification17.09.2019:
Emergency treatment in CGHS emapanelled hospitals:
Department of Health & Family Welfare has reiterated that in emergency, the empanelled hospitals will not refuse admission or demand an advance payment from the CGHS beneficiary or his family member and will provide credit facilities to the patient. View the DoH&FW letter17.09.2019:
Amendment to CCS (Leave) Rules 1972 consequent upon the implementation of recommendations of 7th cpc - clarifications:
DoP&T has issued clarifications in respect of amendments made vide Notification dated 11.12.2018, in respect of Child Care Leave and Special Disability Leave for injury intentionally inflicted. View the DoP&T letter26.06.2019:
Holidays to be observed in central government offices during 2020 - corrigendum:
DoP&T has issued corrigendum to its letter dated 18.6.2019. View letter20.06.2019:
Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar - clarification:
"Entitled class rail fare from the Headquarters/place of posting to the nearest relevant railhead (i.e. Kolkata/Guwahati/Delhi/Amritsar/Chennai/Vishakapatnam) based on the place of visit (in NER/J&K/A&N) + LTC-80 Economy class air fare from the same railhead to the place of visit in NER/J&K/A&N - or the actual air fare from the Headquarters to the prace of visit, whichever is less. View DoP&T letter18.06.2019:
Holidays List for the year 2020:
DoP&T has circulated the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government offices for the year 2020. View orders04.04.2019:
Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.4.2019:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2019 from 138.8% to 141.4%. View orders25.01.2019:
DPE extends DoP&T OM on Reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in civil posts and services in the Government of India to all CENTRAL PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES:
In pursuance of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment O.M. dated 17.1.2019, DoP&T had notified that 10% reservation would be provided for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in central government posts and services and would be effective in respect of all Direct Recruitment vacancies to be notified on or after 1.2.2019. DPE has circulated the DoP&T OM and requested all Ministries/Departments to advise all CPSEs to ensure 10% reservation for EWS. View DPE OM21.01.2019:
Reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in civil posts and services in the Government of India:
In pursuance of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment O.M. dated 17.1.2019, DoP&T has notified that 10% reservation would be provided for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in central government posts and services and would be effective in respect of all Direct Recruitment vacancies to be notified on or after 1.2.2019. View DoP&T OM03.01.2019:
Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.1.2019:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2019 from 135.6% to 138.8%. View orders24.12.2018:
List of Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna CPSEs:
BSNL continues to find a place in the list of Miniratna CPSEs as on December 2018. View lists21.12.2018:
Amendment to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972:
Gazette Notification has been issued amending CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, in respect of Government servants serving in a vacation department, Grant of Child Care Leave and Work Related Illness and Injury Leave (WRIIL). View Gazette Notification10.12.2018:
Procedure for booking air tickets on LTC:
DoP&T has issued instructions for strict compliance of the procedure that whenever a Government Servant claims LTC by air, he/she is required to book the air tickets directly from the airlines or by utilising the services of the authorised travel agents. View DoP&T OM05.12.2018:
Amendment to Fundamental Rules:
DoP&T has issued amendment to Fundamental Rules, substituting FR 22 (I)(a)(1). View amendment19.11.2018:
Promotion of Government servants found fit by review DPC after retirement — procedure and guidelines to be followed:
DoP&T has laid down the procedure be followed on Promotion of Government servants found fit by review DPC after retirement. View DoP&T OM28.10.2018:
Stepping up of pay-Consolidated guidelines:
Consequent upon implementation of CCS(RP)Rules, 2016, DoP&T has issued consolidated guidelines on Stepping up of pay. View DoP&T OM24.10.2018:
Admissibility of SPORTS (Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports) tour package to Lakshadweep Islands on ships operated by Lakshadweep Administration on LTC:
DoP&T has issued orders allowing the tour pacakages conducted by SPORTS to Lakshadweep Islands on the ships owned and operated by Lakshadweep Administration for the purpose of LTC journey subject to three conditions. View DoP&T orders16.10.2018:
Interest rate for GPF:
Department of Expenditure has announced that accumulations to GPF shall carry interest rate of 8% w.e.f 1st October 2018 to 31st December 2018. View DOE resolution11.10.2018:
Guidelines for handling complaints in Ministries/Departments:
DoP&T has issued instructions reiterating its earlier guidelines for handling anonymous/pseudonymous complaints. View DoP&T OM09.10.2018:
Exemption from the routine exercise of transfer/rotational transfer:
Dop&T has issued instructions in supersession of its earlier OMs with regard to the eligibility for seeking exemption from routine exercise of transfer/rotational transfer for care-givers. View DoP&T OM04.10.2018:
Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.10.2018:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2018 from 128% to 135.6%. View orders20.09.2018:
Relaxation to travel by air to visit North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nocobar -extension beyond 25.9.2018:
DoP&T has issued orders extending the relaxation to travel by air to the above regions for a further period of two years w.e.f. 26th September 2018 to 25th September 2020. View DoP&T orders27.07.2018:
Holding Board meetings/strategy meets etc of central public sector enteprises:
In continuation of its OM dated 24th May 2018, DPE has listed another 30 destinations requesting the administrative departments to advise CPSEs under their jurisdiction to hold at least one or two Board Meeting(s)/Strategic Meet(s) or Conference(s) etc at one of the 30 destinations in a year to further develop tourism in the country. View DPE OM10.07.2018:
Payment of gratuity to the employees of CPSE - clarification:
DPE has issued clarifications regarding the effective date of the enhancement of ceiling of Gratuity from Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.20 lakhs. View DPE orders04.07.2018:
Revision of IDA w.e.f.1.7.2018:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2018 from 127.2% to 128%. View orders02.07.2018:
Amendment to Child care leave:
DOPT has conveyed the decision that the limit of 22 years in case of disabled child for the purpose of Chile Care Leave and that Child Care Leave may not be granted for a period less than five days at a time. View DOPT OM15.06.2018:
Implementation of interim orders of Supreme Court on promotion in accordance with law:
DoP&T has issued instructions to the cadre controlling authorities to carry out promotions in accordance with law, subject to further orders by the Supreme Court, based on existing seniority/select lists. View orders25.05.2018:
Holding Board meetings/strategy meets of central public sector enterprises:
AS per one of the action points given by Prime Minister, all CPSEs have been advised to hold atleast one or two Board Meetings/Strategic Meets or Conferences at any of the five destinations viz.Ajanta/Ellora, Bodhgaya, Hampi, Khajuraho and Mahabalipuram, in order to help to boost tourism sector of the country. View DPE OM01.05.2018:
Grievances related to Recruitment Process followed in CPSEs:
DPE has requested Chief Executives of all CPSEs to keep in view the various grievances received by PMO, while making recruitment in CPSEs. One such grievance is that GATE examination is primarily for higher studies and not for recruitment to jobs/posts in CPSEs. View DPE letter12.04.2018:
Amendment in the payment of gratuity act, 1972 - enhancement of ceiling of the payment of gratuity to the employees of CPSE:
DPE has brought to the notice of all the CPSEs, the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Ministry of Labour & Employment Notification dated 29.3.2018 enhancing the ceiling amount of gratuity payable to an employee to Twenty Lakh Rupees and indicating that the Act shall come into force from 29th March 2018. View DPE OM12.04.2018:
Child Care Leave (CCL) — Clarification:
DoP&T has issued orders clarifying that (i) An employee on CCL may be permitted to leave headquarters with the prior approval of appropriate competent authority.(ii)LTC may be availed while an employee is on CCL.
(iii)An employee on CCL may proceed on foreign travel provided clearances from appropriate competent authorities are taken in advance. View DoP&T OM
09.04.2018:
Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes:
'As per instructions issued vide this Department's OM No. 36012/2/96- Estt.(Res) dated 02.07.1997, in direct recruitments to Central Government jobs and services, the reserve category candidates who are selected on the same standard as applied to general candidates will not be adjusted against reserved vacancies.' Read More from DoP&T OM04.04.2018:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2018:
DPE issues orders revising IDA from from 126.9% to 127.2% w.e.f.1.4.2018. View DPE letter03.04.2018:
Declaration of holiday on 14th April 2018 - birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar:
DoP&T has issued orders declaring 14th April 2018 as a closed holiday on account of birthday of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, for all Central Government offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India. View DoP&T letter02.04.2018:
Grant of vigilance clearance for passport:
After reviewing the existing guidelines, DoP&T has laid down fresh guidelines for grant of vigilance clearance to the Government Servant for obtaining Indian Passport. View DoP&T letter19.01.2018:
Brochure on reservation for SC/ST and OBC:
DPE has circulated the Brochure on Reservation for SCs/STs and OBCs for reference and record. View DPE letter16.01.2018:
Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities:
With enactment of THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016' from 19th April, 2017 and notification of THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RULES, 2017' on 15th June, 2017, DoP&T has issued the following instructions in line with the provisions made therein regarding reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as defined under Section 2(r) of the Act against the posts and services of the Central Government. View DoP&T letter03.01.2018:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2018:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 124.3% to 126.9% w.e.f. 1.1.2018. View orders03.01.2018:
Grant of special casual leave for the purpose of blood donation:
DoPT has issued orders that Special Casual leave may be granted for blood donation or for apheresis (blood components such as red cells, plasma, platelets etc.) donation at licensed Blood Banks on a working day (for that day only) up to a maximum of 4 times in a year on submission of valid proof of donation. View orders21.12.2017:
Consolidated Model Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules for CPSE - 2017:
BSNL CO has issued consolidated Model CDA Rules for CPSEs - 2017. View letter10.12.2017:
Frequently Asked Questions on timeline for completing Disciplinary proceeding in time bound manner under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965:
DoPT has issued an FAQ on timeline for completing Disciplinary proceeding in time bound manner under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965. View letter20.11.2017:
Simplification of pension procedure:
DoP&T has issued instructions that the pensioner's copy of the PPO is to be handed over to him at the time of retirement along with other retirement dues. View DoP&T orders08.10.2017:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2017:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 119% to 124.3% w.e.f. 1.10.2017. View orders18.09.2017:
Draft Consolidated Model Conduct, Discipline and Appeal (CDA) Rules for CPSEs:
DPE has issued revised Model CDA Rules seeking comments on the subject matter within 30 days. View DPE letter13.09.2017:
Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes :
'It has now been decided to raise the income limit from 6 lakh to 8 lakh per annum for determining the creamy layer amongst the Other Backward Classes.' Read More from DoP&T OM12.09.2017:
Cabinet approves hiving off mobile tower assets of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited into a separate company, fully owned by BSNL:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for hiving off mobile tower assets of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) into a separate company, fully owned by BSNL. This approval authorizes BSNL to monetize its telecom tower infrastructure with the formation of a separate subsidiary company. There are around 4,42,000 mobile towers in the country out of which more than 66,000 mobile tower are of BSNL. An independent, dedicated tower company of BSNL with a focused approach will lead to increasing of external tenancies and consequentially higher revenue for the new company. Read More from the Cabinet decision08.09.2017:
Pay Revision of CPSE executives - decision on Location based compensatory allowances and Non-Practicing Allowance:
DPE has issued orders on Location based compensatory allowances and Non-Practicing Allowance. View DPE OM22.08.2017:
Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC - clarification :
DoP&T has clarified that in case of non-entitled Government servants travelling by air on LTC and claiming entitled rail fare, the condition of booking the air tickets through authorised travel agents viz. 'M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company', 'M/s Ashok Travels & Tours' and 'IRCTC' may not be insisted upon. View DoP&T OM08.08.2017:
Constitution of anomalies committee in accordance with DPE OM on pay revision:
DPE has constituted Anomalies Committee to look into any specific issues/problems that may arise in implementation of the Government's decision on the revision of pay scales w.e.f. 1.1.2017. View DPE O.M.07.08.2017:
DPE issues orders on Government decisions on allowances other than the allowances under 'cafeteria approach':
DPE has issued orders on Government decisions on allowances other than the allowances under 'cafeteria approach', like HRA, Leased Accommodation etc. View DPE O.M.04.08.2017:
DPE issues orders on Government decisions on third pay revision for CPSE Executives:
DPE has issued orders on Government decisions on the recommendations of the Third Pay Revision Committee for pay revision of Board level and below Board level Executives and Non-unionised Supervisors of Central Public Sector Enterprises w.e.f 1.1.2017. View DPE O.M.27.07.2017:
Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016:
'After due consideration in this matter, the President is pleased to decide as follows: (i) FR 22(I)(a)(1) holds good with regard to availability of option clause for pay fixation, to a Government Servant holding a post, other than a tenure post, in a substantive or temporary or officiating capacity, who is promoted or appointed in a substantive, temporary or officiating capacity, as the case may be, subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the relevant Recruitment Rules, to another post carrying duties or responsibilities of greater importance than those attaching to the post held by him/her. Such Government Servant may opt to have his/her pay fixed from the Date of his/her Next Increment (either 15t July or 1st January, as the case may be) accruing in the Level of the post from which he/she is promoted, except in cases of appointment on deputation basis to an ex-cadre post or on direct recruitment basis or appointment/promotion on ad-hoc basis. Read More from DOP&T OM13.07.2017:
Revised seniority list of AE (Civil) grade:
As per the directions of Hon'ble Principal Bench of CAT, New Delhi, DoT has published the draft revised seniority list of AE (Civil) grade. Objections, if any, should be filed within 30 days. View list09.07.2017:
Pay fixation matters relating to BSNL employees - Issue of increment on regular promotion to a scale:
DoT has issued orders rescinding Para 1.II (v) of BSNL OM dated 18th January 2007 regarding grant of an extra increment on post based promotion under EPP. View orders05.07.2017:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2017:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 117.1% to 119% w.e.f. 1.7.2017. View orders22.06.2017:
Securing the Personal information including Aadhar No., in RTI Applications/Appeals in compliance to Aadhar Act, 2016 and Information Technology Act, 2000:
DoP&T has requested that all Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India including the subordinate offices may ensure the following while handling RTI applications viz. receiving, replying and uploading on websites etc, the personal information details like Aadhar no. should not be asked for while handling RTI applications. View letter15.06.2017:
Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2018:
DoP&T has circulated the list of Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2018. View DoP&T letter09.06.2017:
List of Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna CPSEs:
DPE has published the list of Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna CPSEs as on May 2017. BSNL continues to hold the place in the list of Miniratna CPSEs. View list06.06.2017:
Amendment to CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965:
DoP&T has notified CCS (CCA) Amendment Rules, 2017, substituting/inserting some sub-rules under Rule 14 and Rule 16. View amendments11.05.2017:
Income Tax (IT) Department simplifies linking PAN with Aadhaar for taxpayers using Income Tax India website:
Responding to grievances of taxpayers regarding difficulties in linking PAN with Aadhaar as their names did not match in both systems (e.g., names with initials in one and expanded initials in another), the IT Department has come out with a simple solution now. Read More19.04.2017:
Clarification regarding admissibility of flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto trains while availing LTC:
DoP&T has clarified that "flexi fare (dynamic fare) applicable in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains shall be admissible for the journey(s) performed by these trains on LTC. This dynamic fare component shall not be admissible in cases where a non- entitled Government servant travels by air and claims reimbursement for the entitled class of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains. Such Government servants will get reimbursement of fare after deducting the dynamic fare component." View DoP&T clarification12.04.2017:
DPE asks DOT to examine the views of AIBSNLOA communicated to DPE through its letter dated 16.3.2017 on 'Non-applicability of affordability clause recommended by 3rd PRC to BSNL' and to furnish its (DoT's) comments to DPE:
AIBSNLOA had written to DPE vide its letter No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2017/17 dated 16.3.2017 explaining in detail that the recurrent loss to BSNL in the past few years is due to inadequate investment in infrastructure expansion in recent years leading to delay in expansion of mobile netework and the company was also made to pay market rate of Rs.18500.38 crore for both 3G and BWA spectrum and pointing out that BSNL revenue has been increasing during the past three years with 14.92% in 2015-16 and BSNL is likely to make profit in 2018. AIBSNLOA had requested that 'Considering the National and Strategic importance of BSNL which is implementing the social obligations of the Government, it is necessary that the affordability condition is not made applicable to BSNL.'DPE has asked DoT to examine the views of AIBSNLOA and furnish its comments to DPE.
View DPE letter View AIBSNLOA letter07.04.2017:
Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2017- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
DoP&T has issued orders declaring Holiday on 14th April, 2017- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for all Central Government offices and Industrial Estalishments under Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. View orders06.04.2017:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2017:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 119.5% to 117.1% w.e.f. 1.4.2017. View orders04.04.2017:
Framing RTI Rules 2017 in supersession of RTI Rules 2012:
DoPT has circuated the draft RTI Rules 2017 proposed to supercede RTI Rules 2012, seeking views/suggestions from all stakeholders by 15th April 2017. View draft rules29.03.2017:
DoT issues Presidential Order approving E1 scale in place of E1A and E2 scale in place of E2A:
DoT has issued Presidential Order approving E1 scale of 16400-40500 for JTOs & equivalents and E2 scale of 20600-46500 for SDEs & equivalents in respect of new entrants. However the pay of absorbed appointees in the cadre of JTOs & equivalents drawing pay in the scale of 9850-14600 and those employees appointed as JTO & equivalent either by Direct Recruitment or on promotion and placed in the pay scale of 9850-14600, will be revised in the scale of 18850-40500 as personal to the incumbent. Similarly, the pay of absorbed appointees in the cadre of SDEs & equivalents drawing pay in the scale of 11875-17275 and those employees appointed as JTO & equivalent either by Direct Recruitment or on promotion and placed in the pay scale of 11875-17275, will be revised in the scale of 22800-46500 as personal to the incumbent. View order20.03.2017:
Amendment to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972:
'In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, for rule 48, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:- " 48, Special Leave connected to inquiry of sexual harassment - Leave upto a period of 90 days may be granted to an aggrieved female Government Servant on the recommendation of the Internal Committee or the Local Committee, as the case may be, during the pendency of inquiry under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and the leave granted to the aggrieved female Government Servant under this rule shall not be debited against the leave account".' View DoP&T Notification17.03.2017:
Implementation of 7th CPC recommendation - Applicability to the BSNL absorbees:
DoT has issued orders clarifying that the maximum limit of DCRG shall be Rs.20 lakhs w.e.f. 1.1.2016 to the BSNL absorbees who have opted for pension for combined service governed under Rule 37-A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. View DoT letter10.03.2017:
Amendment in Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 regarding fixing of timelines for finalizing disciplinary proceedings:
DoP&T has circulated the draft amendment requesting comments/views from all stake holders. View orders07.03.2017:
Amendment to the provisions of General Provident Fund (Central Service )Rules 1960- liberalization of provisions for drawal of advance and withdrawal from the Fund by the subscribers :
DoP&PW has issued two separate orders amending the GPF (CS) Rules 1960 and liberalising provisions for drawal of advance and withdrawal from the Fund by the subscribers. View DoP&PW orders02.03.2017:
Procedure for dealing with cases of disagreement between Disciplinary Authority and CVC — instructions regarding consultation with UPSC thereof:
'Despite clear instructions on the subject some instances have come to the notice where Ministries and Departments are not following the above guidelines leading to delay in disposal of the disciplinary cases.' Read More from DoPT letter28.02.2017:
Report of 3rd Pay Revision Committee:
DPE has officiall published in its website the report of the 3rd Pay Revision Committee submitted to the Government of India on 21.11.2016. Read Full Report View the synapsis of the Report already in circulation in social media during the past fortnight15.02.2017:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfillment of procedural requirements- Clarification :
DoP&T has clarified as to how to deal with the cases where a Government servant travels on LTC upto the nearest airport/railway station/ bus terminal by authorized mode of transport and undertakes rest of the journey to the declared place of visit by private transport/ own arrangement (such as personal vehicle or private taxi etc.) View DoP&T letter14.02.2017:
Grant of HRA at Chandigarh rates to CGE posted at S.A.S.Nagar Mohali.:
Department of Expenditure has issued orders stating that the special dispensation allowed to S.A.S.Nagar Mohali for grant of HRA at par with Chandigarh allowed ide OM dated 13.10.1993 shall continue to be admissible further. View DOE letter20.01.2017:
Instructions on sealed cover procedure - where Government servant has been acquitted but appeal is contemplated/pending - clarification:
DoP&T has issued clarification with regard to the course of action in cases where the Government servant is acquitted by trial court but an appeal against the judgment is either contemplated or has been filed. View clarification18.01.2017:
Grant of Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to deaf and dumb employees of Central Government:
'The matter has been re-examined and it has been decided with the approval of Competent Authority that Transport Allowance at double the normal rates is admissible to Hearing Impaired employees also in addition to employees who are both deaf and dumb.' Read More from DoE O.M.10.01.2017:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2017:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 120.3% to 119.5% w.e.f. 1.1.2017. View orders28.12.2016:
Guidelines regarding prevention of sexual harassment of women at the workplace:
'It should be ensured that the aggrieved women are not victimized in connection with the complaints filed by them. For a period of five years after a decision in a proven case of sexual harassment, a watch should be kept to ensure that she is not subjected to vendetta. She should not be posted under the Respondent, or any other person where there may be a reasonable ground to believe that she may be subjected to harassment on this account. In case of any victimization the complainant may submit a representation to the Secretary in the case of Ministries/Departments and Head of the Organization in other cases.' Read More from DoP&T letter07.12.2016:
CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 — Clarification regarding effect of warning, censure etc on promotion:
DoP&T has has reiterated various instructions issued so far on warning/censure for strict compliance. View letter29.11.2016:
Processing of Pension cases mandatorily through Bhavishya (Online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System) w.e.f 01/01/2017:
DoP&PW has decided that all Heads of Offices will henceforth mandatorily process all pension cases only through Bhavishya. View letter24.11.2016:
Guidelines on treatment of effect of penalties on promotion — role of Departmental Promotion Committee :
'Questions have been raised by the Ministries and Departments asking whether this is applicable in the case of 'Censure' also. In this regard, it is reiterated that paragraphs 7(d), 7(f) and 7(g) cited above are applicable in all the recognized penalties under CCS (CCA) Rules including the minor penalty of Censure as well for which no currency has been prescribed, it would mean that as per para 7(g), if the DPC considers the officer fit for promotion notwithstanding the award of censure, he / she can be promoted without referring to the currency of penalty.' Read More27.10.2016:
Reservation on promotion - DoPT decision in the background of contempt petition :
DoPT has decided that till such time that the SLPs are decided by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, while considering promotion, the DOPT OM dated 10.8.2010 is not to be relied upon. The main matter along with the contempt petition is likely to be taken up for hearing on 22.11.2016. View DOPT letter06.10.2016:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.10.2016:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 114.8% to 120.3% w.e.f. 1.10.2016. View orders03.10.2016:
Rate of interest for GPF accumulations:
Dept. of Expenditure has announced that accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.0% w.e.f. 1st October 2016 to 31st December 2016. View Gazette Notification30.09.2016:
DoT approves BSNL proposal regarding Superannuation benefits for BSNL recruited employees:
DoT has approved the BSNL proposal wherein BSNL as an employer would be contributing 3% of Basic Pay plus DA per month and would create a trust for management of the superannuation pension fund. View DoT letter19.09.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N - clarification:
DOPT has issued clarification to its orders dated 9.9.2016 on the subject. View clarification12.09.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER, J&K and A&N:
DoP&T has issued orders relaxation of CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988, to allow Government servants to travel by air to North East Region (NER), Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) is extended for a further period of two years w.e.f. 26th September, 2016 subject to the existing conditions. View DOP&T OM07.09.2016:
Change of date of holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2016 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi / New Delhi.:
DoP&T has issued orders shifting the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday to 13th September, 2016 in place of 12th September, 2016 as notified earlier, for all Central Government administrative offices at Delhi / New Delhi. View DoP&T OM23.08.2016:
Special concessions to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached/subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government:
It has been decided by the competent authority to extend the package of concessions/incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley for a further period of two years w.e.f. 01.01.2016. View DoP&T letter17.08.2016:
Technical resignation and Lien - consolidated instructions:
DoPT has issued consolidated instructions on Technical resignation and Lien. View OM15.08.2016:
BSNL finds a mention in Prime Minister's Independence Day Speech first time after its formation:
"Brothers & Sisters, PSUs in our country are merely set up for loss-making units or for turning into sick units slowly and steadily or for disinvestment. This has been the common practice in the past. We have strived to launch a new work-culture. Today, I can point out in satisfaction that we have succeeded to turn the operation of so called notorious Air India into an operational profit-making undertaking during the last year. It is a fact that which all the Telcom companies of the world are profit-making units, the BSNL was turning into a heavy loss making undertaking. We have succeeded in bringing BSNL to operational profit for the first time. Nobody believed that the Shipping Corporation of India could also rake in profit, now it is bringing profit." Read More05.08.2016:
Enhancing of ceiling for DCRG:
DoP&PW has issued orders implementing the recommendations of VII CPC and enhancing the DCRG ceiling from 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs w.e.f. 1.1.2016. [The enhanced maximum limit of 20 lakhs is applicable also to BSNL absorbed pensioners who retired after 1.1.2016 since the provision of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 stands modifed to this extent.] View DoP&PW OM03.08.2016:
CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 - Guidelines regarding prevention of sexual harassment of women at the work place:
'Where a Complaint Committee has not recommended any action against the employee against whom the allegation have been made in a case involving allegations of sexual harassment, the Disciplinary Authority shall supply a copy of the Report of the Complaint Committee to the complainant and shall consider her representation, if any submitted, before coming to a final conclusion. The representation shall be deemed to be an appeal under section 18(i) of the Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.' Read More25.07.2016:
Simultaneous action of prosecution and initiation of departmental proceedings:
'In view of the law laid down in various judgements, including the ones quoted above, in cases of serious charges of misconduct, particularly involving moral turpitude, the Ministries/Departments should keep the following points in view to take prompt action' Read More18.07.2016:
DoT issues orders for revision of pension for those who retired prior to 10.6.2013.:
After a delay of three years, DoT has given partial relief to those BSNL pensioners/family pensioners who retired prior to 10.6.2013 by implementing Cabinet decision for revision of pension for them. View DoT orders15.07.2016:
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 - Advice of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to be communicated to the delinquent Government servant — when a penalty is set aside - clarification:
'Hon'ble Supreme Court had in Union Of India & Ors vs S.K.Kapoor, 2011 (4) SCC 589 decided that where the report of the Union Public Service Commission is relied upon by the Disciplinary Authority, then a copy of the same must be supplied in advance to the concerned employee.' Read More07.07.2016:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2016:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 112.4% to 114.8% w.e.f. 1.7.2016. View orders05.07.2016:
Cabinet approves Revision of pension of BSNL Pensioners Removing Anomalies:
'The pension of BSNL pensioners/family pensioners, who retired prior to 10.06.2013 has been revised w.e.f. 01.01.2007 notionally with actual benefit w.e.f. 10.06.2013, by allowing the benefit of merger of 50% DA/DR with Basic Pay/ Pension, effectively amounting to 78.2% DA/DR for the purpose of fitment at par with the serving employees of BSNL. However, increase in the amount of DCRG, leave encashment and commutation of pension in respect of these pensioners shall not be increased on this account.' Read More29.06.2016:
Cabinet approves Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission:
'For the purpose of revision of pay and pension, a fitment factor of 2.57 will be applied across all Levels in the Pay Matrices. After taking into account the DA at prevailing rate, the salary/pension of all government employees/pensioners will be raised by at least 14.29 % as on 01.01.2016.' Read More24.06.2016:
Holidays to be observed by Central Government employees during the year 2017:
DoPT has circulated the list of holidays to be observed by Central Government employees during the year 2017. View letter15.06.2016:
Air Travel on LTC to Jammu & Kashmir:
DoPT has issued clarification w.r.t its order dated 1.6.2016 that travel by private airlines has been extended only in case of LTC visit to Jammu & Kashmir region and that conditions related to air journey on LTC to North East Region and Andaman & Nicobar shall be the same as prescribed in DoP&T letter dated 26.9.2014 [published in this site on 26.9.2014] View orders10.06.2016:
Third Pay revision committee appointed:
In order to review and revise the existing structure of the emoluments of CPSE Executives, Government of India has appointed Third Pay Revision Committee headed by Retired Justice Satish Chandra. The committee will make its recommendations to the Government within six months from the date of its constitution. The decision of the Government on the recommendations of the committee will take effect from 1.1.2017. View Gazette Notification06.06.2016:
GPF interest rate:
Ministry Of Finance has announced that during the year 2016-17, accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest rate at the rate of 8.1% w.e.f. 1st April 2016 to June 2016. View orders13.05.2016:
Revision of time limit for drawal of advance for the purpose of LTC journey by train:
DOPT has issued orders revising time limit for drawal of LTC advance from 65 days to 125 days consequent to Ministry of Railways increasing advance reservation period from 60 days to 120 days. View orders12.05.2016:
Admissibility of catering charges in respect of rail journey performed on LTC:
DOPT has issued orders clarifying that if the Government servant has to to compulsorily avail the catering facility and the cost is included in the rail fare for Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains, the fare charged shall be reimbursable in full as per the entitlement/eligibility of the Government servant. View orders03.05.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel concession) Rules, 1988- Reimbursement of rail fare on LTC in respect of children of 5-12 yrs age group - Clarification :
'Several references have been received in this Department from various Ministries/ Departments seeking clarification as to whether the full fare charged by the Railways for reservation of berth for children between 5 years and 12 years shall be reimbursable while availing LTC facility.' View DoP&T Clarification04.04.2016:
Proposals on Child Care Leave (CCL) and Maternity Leave:
DoPT has circulated some proposals which emerged by consensus from a workshop held by it on CCL/Maternity Leave in case of surrogacy, Age Limit for CCL in case of disabled children, Leaving HQ/availing LTC while on CCL and CCL minimum for at least five days. View the proposals22.03.2016:
Declaration of holiday on 14-4-2016:
DoP&T has issued orders declaring Thursday, the 14th April 2016, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India. View orders21.03.2016:
Revision of interest rates for small savings schemes:
Government of India has ordered downward revision of rates of interest for all small savings schemes. View letter02.03.2016:
Recovery of wrongful / excess payments made to Government servants:
"The Hon'ble Supreme Court while observing that it is not possible to postulate all situations of hardship which would govern employees on the issue of recovery, where payments have mistakenly been made by the employer, in excess of their entitlement has summarized the following few situations, wherein recoveries by the employers would be impermissible in law:-(i) Recovery from employees belonging to Class-III and Class-IV service (or Group 'C' and Group 'D' service).
(ii) Recovery from retired employees, or employees who are due to retire within one year, of the order of recovery.
(iii) Recovery from employees, when the excess payment has been made for a period in excess of five years, before the order of recovery is issued.
(iv)Recovery in cases where an employee has wrongfully been required to discharge duties of a higher post, and has been paid accordingly, even though he should have rightfully been required to work against an inferior post.
(v) In any other case, where the Court arrives at the conclusion, that recovery if made from the employee, would be iniquitous or harsh or arbitrary to such an extent, as would far outweigh the equitable balance of the employer's right to recover." Read More
18.02.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfillment of procedural requirements:
'To remove these bottlenecks, it has been decided to simplify the procedure of application and make the procedure of processing of LTC claims time bound.' Read More28.01.2016:
Promotion of Govt. Servants exonerated after retirement — Procedure and Guidelines to be followed:
'A retired Government employee who is considered for notional promotion from the date of promotion of his next junior after opening of the sealed cover would also be entitled to fixation of pension on the basis of such notional pay on his notional promotion.' Read More18.01.2016:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel concession) Rules, 1988 — Fulfillment of Procedural requirements:
" In addition to the above, it has been decided that whenever a Government servant applies for LTC, he/she may be provided with a copy of the guidelines (enclosed) which needs to be followed while availing LTC." Read More12.01.2016:
Instructions regarding time limit for holding examinations / interviews from the date of advertisement for the post under direct recruitment:
DoP&T has requested all Ministries/Departments that while initiating the recruitment process to fill vacant posts(s) by the method of direct recruitment in their Ministries / Departments, it may be ensured that the entire recruitment process including and starting from advertisement, conducting written examination or holding of interview may be completed within six months. View letter07.01.2016:
Procedure for empanelment of retired officers as Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries:
DoPT has issued orders stipulating the procedure for empanelment of retired officers not below the rank of Deputy Secretary in Central Government and equivalent officer in the State Governments/PSUs as Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries. View orders06.01.2016:
Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.1.2016:
DPE has issued orders revising the IDA from 107.9% to 112.4% w.e.f. 1.1.2016. View orders05.01.2016:
Posting of Government employees who have differently abled dependents:
'The matter regarding the scope of 'disabled' has been examined in consultation with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Considering the fact that the child suffering from "Thalassemia" and "Haemophilia" requires constant caregiver support and it would be imperative for the Government employees to take care of their child suffering from "Thalassemia" and "Haemophilia" on continuous basis, it has been decided to include "Thalassemia" and "Haemophilia" in the term of 'disabled' defined in Para 3 of the above mentioned OM dated o6.06.2014' View letter DoP&T OM07.12.2015:
Implementation of e-service book in all Ministries/Departments:
DoPT has instructed all Ministries/Departments to switch to electronic format for maintenance of Service Book. View letter23.11.2015:
Promotion of Govt. Servants exonerated after retirement - Procedure and Guidelines to be followed :
DoPT has circulated draft instructions on the procedure and guidelines to be followed on "Promotion of Govt. Servants exonerated after retirement ". View letter23.11.2015:
Posting of Government employees who have differently abled dependents :
DoPT has circulated a draft OM proposing to exempt a Government employee, who is also a care giver of "Thalassemia" and "Haemophilia" child, from the routine exercise of transfer/rotational transfer subject to the administrative constraints. View letter23.11.2015:
Proposed guidelines on issue of domicile/caste certificates to SC/ ST school students :
DoPT has circulated draft guidelines to be issued to State Governments/ Union Territories for institutionalization of the process of issue of domicile/caste certificates to SC/ ST school students while they are in Class VIII. View letter20.10.2015:
Reiteration of the instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services:
'It is, therefore, reiterated that in the situation where a candidate belonging to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes is unable to produce a certificate from any of the prescribed authorities, he/she may be appointed provisionally on the basis of whatever prima-facie proof he/she is able to produce in support of his/her claim subject to his/her furnishing the prescribed certificate within a reasonable time and if there is genuine difficulty in his/her obtaining a certificate, the appointing authority should itself verify his/her claim through the District Magistrate concerned.' Read More from DoP&T OM12.10.2015:
Deputation of Central Government servants to posts in Central Autonomous Bodies - Review of Policy:
'Keeping in view the difficulties being faced by Autonomous Bodies in filling up the posts due to the application of Rule of Immediate Absorption, the matter has been reviewed in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training and Department of Expenditure. In partial modification of the instructions contained in this Department's OM dated 31.10.2007, it has been decided to allow appointment of Central Government employees to posts in Central Autonomous Bodies on deputation basis without seeking exemption from Rule of Immediate Absorption, if the Recruitment Rules for the posts speclfically provide for the appointment of Central Government employee on deputation. This relaxation will be subject to the following conditions:' Read More from DoP&PW OM12.10.2015:
Procedure for empanelment and appointment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries:
'It has now been decided that panels of retired officers from the Ministries/Departments under Government of India, State Government and PSUs for conducting Departmental Inquiries against the delinquent officials would be created and maintained by the respective cadre controlling authorities. To begin with the DoPT will prepare a panel and other cadres can draw from it till they make their panel.' Read More from DoPT OM09.10.2015:
Revision of IDA rate w.e.f. 1.10.2015:
DPE has issued orders revising the IDA from 102.6% to 107.9% w.e.f. 1.10.2015. View orders07.10.2015:
Format for giving information to the applicants under RTI Act- issue of guidelines:
'Though there cannot be a standard format for providing information, the reply should however essentially contain the following information:' Read More06.10.2015:
Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC- Clarification:
DoPT has circulated its earlier guidelines that the Government employees are required to book the air tickets directly from the airlines (Booking counters, website of airlines) or by utilizing the service of Authorized Travel Agents viz. 'M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company', 'M/s Ashok Travels & Tours' and 'IRCTC' (to the extent IRCTC is authorized as per DoPT O.M. No. 31011/6/2002-Est(A) dated 02.12.2009) while undertaking LTC journey(s) and that Vide DoPT's O.M. 31011/5/2014-Estt.(AIV) dated 24.09.2014, the web-portal of these authorized travel agents will also be treated as an acceptable mode for purchase of air tickets on LTC subject to the conditions stated vide Department of Expenditure's O.M. No. 19024/1/2012-E-IV dated 5th September, 2014. View Circular18.09.2015:
Verification of qualifying service after 18 years service and 5 years before retirement:
These rules have been amended subsequently and as per the existing provisions, a certificate regarding qualifying service is required to be issued by the HOO after completion of 18 years of service and again 5 years before the date of retirement of an employee. Rule further provide that verification done under that rule shall be treated as fmal and shall not be reopened except when necessitated by a subsequent -change in the rules and orders governing the conditions under which the service qualifies for pension. Read More16.09.2015:
Strengthening of administration-Periodical review under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972:
DoP&T issues instructions for periodical review of the cases of Government servants as required under FR 56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. View instructions09.09.2015:
Re-classification/upgradation of cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees:
Department of Public Enterprise has endorsed the orders of Department of Expenditure (published in this site on 22.7.2015) reclassifying cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees and has made the guidelines applicable to the employees of CPSEs who are on 2007 IDA pay scales and also employees on 6th CPC recommendation based CDA scales. View DPE orders25.08.2015:
Issue of ID card to pensioners:
DoP&PW has issued instructions regarding the new format, size and material in which the Pensioner ID card is to be printed and issued to pensioners. View letter28.07.2015:
Requirement of taking prior permission for leaving station/ headquarters for going abroad while on leave:
'It may be ensured that the decisions are conveyed to the Government servants within 21 days of receipt of complete application to the competent authority. Any lacunae in the application should be brought to the notice of the Government servant within one week of the receipt of the application. In the event of failure on the part of the competent authority to communicate its decision to the Government employee concerned within 21 days of receipt of the application, the employee concerned shall be free to assume that permission has been granted to him.' Read More22.07.2015:
Re-classification/upgradation of cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees:
Department of Expenditure has issued orders reclassifying cities/towns on the basis of census-2011 for the purpose of grant of HRA to Central Government employees. View DoE orders17.07.2015:
Steps for conducting inquiry in case of allegation of Sexual Harassment:
DoP&T has circulated a guide on "Steps for Conduct of Inquiry in complaints of Sexual Harassment" which is intended to give the procedure as prescribed in the rules/instructions. View circular07.07.2015:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2015:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA to 102.6% w.e.f. 1.7.2015. View orders06.07.2015:
Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 — instructions regarding timely issue of Charge-sheet:
'In the aforesaid judgement the Hon'ble Supreme Court has superseded the direction of the Central Vigilance Commission that pending a criminal investigation departmental proceedings are to be held in abeyance.' Read More29.06.2015:
Grant of age concession to the Persons with Disabilities suffering from (a) blindness or low vision, (b) hearing impairment and (c) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy for direct recruitment to civil posts/services under the Central Government:
DoP&T has prescribed uniform age relaxation of 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC candidates) in upper age limit shall be allowed to persons suffering from (a) blindness or low vision, (b) hearing impairment and (c) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy in case of direct recruitment to all civil posts/services under the Central Government identified suitable to be held by persons with such disabilities, subject to the condition that maximum age of the applicant on the crucial date shall not exceed 56 years. View orders11.06.2015:
Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016:
DoP&T has circulated the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2016. View letter20.05.2015:
Request for Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability:
DoPT had circulated a draft memorandum on the subject on 6.2.2015, which was published in this site on the same day. Now DoPT has issued a formal O.M. on the basis of the observations of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Bhagwan Dass & Anr Vs Punjab State Electricity Board (2008) 1 SCC 579, without much modifications over the draft memorandum. View O.M.19.05.2015:
LTC to Home Town - clarification:
DoPT has issued clarifications in respect of employees whose home town and place of posting is the same. View clarifications12.05.2015:
Grant of age concession to the Persons with Disabilities suffering from (a) blindness or low vision, (b) hearing impairment and (c) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy for direct recruitment to civil posts/services under the Central Government:
DoPT has circulated the draft O.M. on the above subject and has called for views/comments of all stake holders. Read More24.04.2015:
Rounding off of fraction of a rupee in regulation of additiona pension:
DoP&PW has decided that amount of additional pension as finally calculated may be rounded off to the next higher rupee while granting of additional pension/family pension @ 20% to 100% to old pensioners/family pensioners of the age 80 years and above. However no arrears for the period from 1.1.2006 on account of such rounding off would be paid in those cases. View DoP&PW letter23.04.2015:
Travel by premium trains on official duty/tour/training/transfer etc.- clarification:
Dept. of Expenditure has clarified that travel by Premium Trains by Central Government servants on Official Duty/Tour/Training/Transfer etc. is not allowed and therefore, the fare charged for Premium Trains by the Indian Railways for the journey performed by Premium Trains shall not be reimbursable. View DoE clarification23.04.2015:
Rate of interest for General Provident Fund:
According to DoE resolution, accumulations in GPF will continue to carry interest at the rate of 8.7% during the period from 1.4.2015 to 31.3.2016. View Resolution23.04.2015:
Leave Travel Concession (LTC) entitlements of unmarried Government servants - Conversion of Home Town LTC facility into travel to different parts of the country permissible under the special dispensation scheme - Clarification:
'It has been decided that the facility of conversion of Home Town LTC to allow travel to different parts of the country, under the special dispensation scheme, will also apply to an unmarried Central Government servant, who is eligible to avail the benefit of LTC to visit Home Town every year. This facility may be availed by converting one occasion of Home Town LTC out of the four Home Town LTC occasions available in a block of four years.' Read More15.04.2015:
Amendment to CCS (Joining Time) Rules:
DoP&T has notified CCS (Joining Time)(Amendment) Rules, 2015. View notification07.04.2015:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.4.2015:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA to 100.5% w.e.f. 1.4.2015. View orders30.03.2015:
Discrepancy in BSNL MS RR in respect of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL - Denial of promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates - DoT issues orders vindicating our stand:
While repeatedly taking up the issue of discrpeancy in BSNL MS RR in respect of SDE grade of Civil/Electrical/Architecture wing in BSNL, denying promotion to EE grade in respect of non-graduates, through our letters dated 29.5.2013, 26.7.2013 and 28.3.2014, we had pointed out a Principal CAT judgment on 26.4.2013 that the applicants in the OA may be considered for grant of the benefit in terms of Government of India Instructions dated 26.05.1977 by which diploma in Engineering with ten years technical experience has been recognized as equivalent to degree in Engineering. [View CHQ letter dated 28.3.2014] DoT challenged the judgment of PCAT in High Court of Delhi. Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal on 5.8.2014. Now DoT has issued orders cancelling its orders dated 20.7.2012 and allowing the applicants being considered for grant of the benefit in terms of Government of India instructions dated 26.5.1977 by which diploma in Engineering with ten years technical experience has been recognized as equivalent to degree in Engineering, vindicating our stand. Although the case before PCAT was related to withdrawal of benefit of second ACP scheme, in response to consultation by DoT in the light of the Delhi High court order, DoP&T has stated that, "Further if the order of the Hon’ble High Court is complied, it has application on normal promotion cases also." View DoT letter27.03.2015:
Guidelines for grant of sanction for prosecution:
DoP&T has reiterated that Supreme Court guidelines for grant of sanction for prosecution need to be complied upon. View letter19.03.2015:
Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2015- Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
DoP&T has issued O.M. declaring Tuesday, the 14th April 2015, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India. View O.M.26.02.2015:
FAQ on Compassionate appointment:
DoP&T has answered a question on Definition of a dependant family member. View letter26.02.2015:
Amendment to CCS (Leave) rules, 1972 - Persons with disabilities:
DoP&T proposes to amend CCS (Leave) Rules 1972 on issues related to leave or absence of Government Servants who have acquired a disability while in service. Read More17.02.2015:
Travelling Allowance in respect of escort/attendant for accompanying a Government Servant with disabilities on travel during tour/training:
“Subject to clause (d) above, Travelling Allowance for the Attendant/Escort would also be admissible to the Government servant with Disabilities when deputed on training provided it is recorded by the authority competent to depute such officials on training that such training is a mandatory training for career progression or induction training for probationers.” Read More from Dept. of Expenditure O.M.12.02.2015:
Constitution of Search-cum-Selection Committee for selection for appointment to Board level posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises:
DoP&T has issued guidelines for composition of Search-cum-Selection Committee for Board level posts in CPSEs in cases where Search-cum-Selection Committee method is approved for selection by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). View guidelines06.02.2015:
Request for Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability:
DoP&T has circulated a draft proposing that any Government servant seeking voluntary retirement on medical grounds may be apprised of the provisions of PWD ACT, in order that he can take a considered decision. View draft proposal02.02.2015:
Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC:
DoP&T has issued clarifications with regard to the zone of consideration, the eligibility list for the supplementary DPC and whether officers who are included in the panel by the original DPC or in the extended panel but could not be promoted as these anticipated vacancies do not actually become available could be appointed against the additional vacancies later becoming available for the same vacancy year. View O.M.16.01.2015:
Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 — Filing of annual Immovable Property Return:
In view of its OM No. 407/12/2014-AVD-IV(B) dated 13.01.2015 stipulating that the requirement of filing returns regarding assets and liabilities under the Lokpal Act is in addition to, and not in supersession of the requirement of filing similar returns under the existing Conduct Rules, DoP&T has issued orders amending CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 to align them with the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. View OM13.01.2015:
Clarification on filing of property returns in accordance with the existing service rules:
DoP&T has clarified that in addition to filing of assets and liabilities statement under Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, Public Servants should continue to file Annual Property Return in accordance with the CDA rules applicable to them, till these rules are brought in line with the provisions of Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013. View clarification07.01.2015:
Revision of IDA w.e.f. 1.1.2015:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA to 100.3% w.e.f. 1.1.2015. View orders19.12.2014:
Alteration of date of birth of a Government Servant — reiteration of the instructions:
'Rule 56 of Fundamental Rules states that except as otherwise provided in the rule, every Government servant will retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty years. Provided that a Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of sixty years.' Read More05.12.2014:
Amendment to CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964:
DoP&T has notified CCS (Conduct) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2014, adding clauses iv to xxi after clause iii under Rule 3 Sub Rule (1). View notification04.12.2014:
Payment of Death Gratuity to a minor:
DoP&PW has modified its earlier orders and has decided that the payment of death gratuity in respect of a minor to the extent of 20% or Rs.1.S0 lakh, whichever is less may be paid to his/her guardian, in the absence of natural guardian, without the production of a formal guardianship certificate but subject to the production of an indemnity bond with suitable sureties. View orders28.11.2014:
Leave Travel Concession - Relaxation to travel by private airline for journey to J&K:
DoP&T has relaxed the rules further providing travel by private airlines to J&K on LTC. Officers entitled to travel by air may also travel by private airlines from their headquarters; Officers not entitled to travel by air will be permitted to travel by private airlines between Delhi / Amritsar and any place in J&K. View O.M.19.11.2014:
Procedure for grant of permission to the pensioners for commercial employment after retirement — revision of Form 25:
DoP&T has revised Form 25 incorporating the conditions prescribed in clauses (b) to (f) of sub-Rule 3 of Rule 10 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972. View O.M.17.11.2014:
Posting of Government employees who have differently abled dependents:
'Considering the fact that the autism spectrum disorder child requires constant caregiver support and it would be imperative for the Government employees to take care of their autism spectrum disorder child on continuous basis, it has been decided to include 'Autism' in the term 'disabled', as defined in Para 3 of the above-mentioned O.M. dated 06.06.2014.' Read More17.11.2014:
Inclusion of eligible officers who are due to retire before the likely date of vacancies, in the panel for promotion:
'There is no specific bar in the aforesaid Office Memorandum dated April 10, 1989 or any other related instructions of the Department of Personnel and Training for consideration of retired employees, while preparing year-wise panel(s), who were within the zone of consideration in the relevant year(s).' Read More17.11.2014:
Review of the provisions of CCS (Joining Time) Rules 1979:
DoP&T has proposed to amend some of the Rules and Sub-rules under CCS (Joining Time) Rules 1979. View letter11.11.2014:
CCS (CCA) (Second Amendment) Rules 2014:
DoP&T has notified CCS (CCA) (Second Amendment) Rules 2014, providing to the Government Servant an opportunity of representing against the advice of the Commission, wherever such consultation with the Commission is necessary. View notification03.11.2014:
Inclusion of Aadhaar (Unique Identification) number in Service Book of Government servants:
DoP&T has issued a OM stating that it has been decided to include the respective Aadhaar numbers also of all Government servants in their Service Books. View O.M.24.10.2014:
Guidelines for processing proposals for appointment to Board level posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs):
In order to address the issue of delay in filling up Board level vacancies in CPSEs, DoP&T has issued timelines for information and strict compliance. View letter15.10.2014:
Notification under sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 specifying jurisdiction of Benches of Central Administrative Tribunal:
DoP&T has issued further amendment to the notification. Read More13.10.2014:
Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988 — Relaxation to travel by air to visit NER and A&N.:
relaxation to CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988, "It has been decided by the Government to permit Government servants to travel by air to North East Region (NER) , Jammu and Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) as per the following scheme." Read More09.09.2014:
Amendment to Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014:
DoPT has issued notification amending Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014, substituting in rule 3, in the proviso to sub-rule (2), for the words “on or before the 15th day of September, 2014”, the words “on or before the 31st day of December, 2014” View notification29.08.2014:
Notification on amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules 1972:
DoP&PW has notified CCS (Pension) Fourth Amendment Rules 2014, which will come into force from the date of publication in the official Gazette. View notification05.08.2014:
Formation of a committee to explore the possibility of setting up of a company funded by Maharatna and other CPSEs to administer and manage sick cpses which may be revived:
'It has been decided to set up a committee to examine holistically this proposal.' Read More07.07.2014:
Increase in IDA w.e.f. 1.7.2014:
DPE has issued orders revising IDA from 88.4% to 91.3% w.e.f.1.7.2014. View orders24.06.2014:
Revision of Forms under the General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960 and Contributory Provident Fund Rules (India), 1962:
DoP&PW has circulated revised Forms under the General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960 and Contributory Provident Fund Rules (India), 1962. View circular06.06.2014:
Central Government Holidays for the year 2015:
DoPT has circulated the list of holidays to be observed by Central Government Offices for the year 2015. View letter05.06.2014:
Clarification on Child Care Leave:
DoPT has conveyed the Dept. of Expenditure's decision to remove the requirement of minimum period of 15 days' CCL. View letter28.05.2014:
Eligibility of officers to be considered for promotion by DPC- Fixing of Crucial Date:
DoPT has decided that the crucial date of eligibility shall be 1 st April of the vacancy year in case of financial year based vacancy year i.e. where the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) are written financial year-wise. In case of calendar year based vacancy year, i.e. where APARs are written calendar year-wise, the crucial date of eligibility shall remain as 1 st January of the vacancy year. View letter22.05.2014:
Clarifications regarding introduction of pension scheme and post superannuation medical benefits in CPSE:
DPE has issued a number of clarifications on its guidelines regarding introduction of Pension Scheme and Post-Superannuation Medical Benefits in Central PSEs. View clarifications14.05.2014:
DoT issues orders for Pension under Rule 37 A for MTNL employees:
'(b) Pensionary benefits shall be restricted to the amount arrived at by calculating pensionary benefits of MTNL absorbed employees based upon the equivalent pay scales of similarly placed employees of BSNL. As most of the pay scales in MTNL are higher than that of BSNL, the additional liability arising from the same shall be borne by MTNL by making advance payment to Government.
(c) The arrangement shall continue till next wage revision by which time MTNL and BSNL achieve pay scale parity by bringing down the pay scale of MTNL to the level of BSNL pay scales.' Read More