GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS   RAILWAY BOARD
RBA No.145/2017  No.2016/AC-II/21/8
New Delhi, dated 11-10-2017
General Managers All Zonal Railways and Production Units
Sub: Revision Of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioner as per 7th CPC
Ref: 1. Board’s letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 22.5.2017 (RBE No.49/2017) & 11.07/2017 (RBE No.66/2017)
2. Board’s letters of even No. dated 9.6.2017, 19.7.2017 & 25.07.2017 (RBA No.68/2017, 98/2017 & 103/2017)
3.Board (FC) D.O.letter No.2016/AC-II/21/8/PT-III dated 05.09.2017
Instructions have been issued regarding revision of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in line with 7th CPC recommendations vide Railway Board’s letter under reference above. These instructions envisage ‘suo moto’ revision in pension for all pre-2016 retirees. Till date 151982 pensioners PPO have been revised.
It may be appreciated that against the 14 lakh pensioners cases on Indian Railways, the pace of pension revision is slow. In the recently held review meeting, additional secretary (Expenditure) has also emphasized that adequate priority may be given to this area of work. Finance Secretary also expressed that exercise of pension revision may be completed in a time-bound manner. In this connection, Financial Commissioner, vide his DO letter No.2016/AC-II/21/8/PT-III dated 5.9.2017 has also advised that the exercise of revision may be carried out on a parallel track alongwith ARPAN to expedite the process.
As a welfare measure, it should be ensured to step up with pace for revision of pension. The work flow of pension revision envisages close coordination between the personnel and the accounts Department and hence, it is advised that PCPO and PFA to monitor the progress of revision of pension cases at their level to ensure that pension revision exercise is completed at the earliest.
S/d,
Ravindra Gupta
Member Staff
Railway Board.

Board level and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 1:11.01.2007 — Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding.

No. W-02/0002/2014-DPE (WC)-GL-xx/17 Government of India

Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-I10003 

Dated: 5th October, 2017 

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:-Board level and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 1:11.01.2007 — Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding

In modification of this Department's O.M. of even No. dated 04.07.2017, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs (2007 pay revision) is as

follows:

(1) Date from which payable: 01.10.2017

(g) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter June'2017 August' 2017

June, 2017 280

July, 2017 285

August, 2017 285

Average of the quarter 283.33

(h) Link Point: 12633 (as on 01.01.2007)

(I) Increase over link point: 157 (28333 minus 12633)

(1) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.10.2017: 124.3% [(157 +126.33) x 100]

2. The above rate of DA i.e. 124.3% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who

have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE O.M. dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 &

02.04.2009.

3. All administrative Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.

(Samsul Hague) Under Secretary

To,

All the administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. Copy to:

6. Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises.

7. Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries/ Departments.

8. Department of Expenditure, E-II Branch, North Block, New Delhi.

9. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi.

10. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE website.

(Samsul Flaque)

Under Secretary

BPS monthly magazine October 017 issue

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Vuw89CFV4tQ0NYQzkxdzZ5bTFxSERqZVZoaFpwaEg3c3Y0/view?usp=drivesdk

Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre- 2016 Pensioners / Family Pensioners etc.-reg.

CPAO/IT&Tech/Revision (7th CPC)/19.VoMII(B)/2016-17/128

Dated:26.09.2017

Office Memorandum

Subject: - Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of 7th

Central Pay Commission - Revision of pension of pre- 2016 Pensioners /

Family Pensioners etc.-reg.

Attention is invited to para 2(ii) of this office OM No. CPAO/ IT&Tech/Revision (7th

CPC)/19 (Vol-III)/ 2016-17/ 41 dated-06.06.2017 on the above subject where it has been

provided that "The credit of revised pension in the bank accounts of pensioners/family

pensioners and payment of arrears should be in a time bound manner after receipt of

Revision Authority from CPAO (through electronic mode). It should not be later than the

next due date of credit of pension in the pensioners accounts."

But analysis of the payment of arrears reveals that most of the banks are not

maintaining the above provision. Finance Secretary in his review meeting has expressed

his concern on the delay by the banks. Therefore, Heads of CPPCs and Heads of Government

Business Departments of all the authorized banks are requested to ensure the compliance

of the above provision.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari)

(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

Ph No.011-26103074

To,

1) Heads ofCPPCsof Banks

2) Heads of Government Business Division of Banks

Copy for information to:-

i)             Sr.PPS to CGA, O/o the CGA, Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E-Block,

General Pool Office (GPO) Complex, INA, New Delhi.

ii)            PS to CC (P), CPAO, New Delhi

iii)          PA to CA, CPAO, New Delhi

iv)          TD(NIC), CPAO, New Delhi

v)            Sr. AO (Coordination), CPAO, New Delhi

vi)          Sr. AO (IT & Tech.), CPAO, New Delhi

vii)         PAOs of all authorisation sections of CPAO

(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

Implementation of Government decision on the recommendation of the VIIth Pay Commission on CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 - Constant Attendant Allowance - regarding.

7th CPC Fixation of employees in 1S scale of 4440-7440 in GP 1300 (6th CPC) and without GP: Railway Board Order RBE No. 140/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

PC-VII No. 63

RBE No.140/2017

No. PC-VII/2016/I/6/1

New Delhi, dated 28/09/2017

ORDER

Sub: Fixation of employees in 1S scale of 4440-7440 in GP 1300 (6th CPC) and without GP.

The new pay structure notified by Ministry of Finance vide Revised Pay Rules, 2016 has not provided a framework for replacement of existing pay structure of employees in -1S scale of 3 4440-7440 GP 3 1300 (6th C PC) and without GP. Therefore, a proposal for aligning the same on lines of 7th CPC pay structure was forwarded to Implementation Cell/Ministry of Finance, after taking cognizance of the demands raised by Staff Federations.

2. Now, with the approval of MoF, it has been decided that Level-1 of the Pay Matrix introduced on implementation of the 7th CPC report be the replacement for the pre-revised – l S scale. The pay of those governed by the -1S scale may be revised by using the Fitment Factor of 2.57 for placement in Level-1 in conformity with Rule-7 of the RS(RP) Rules, 2016. All pre-revised pay stages lower than pre-revised pay of ? 7,000 in the pre-revised -1 S scale shall not be considered for determining the benefit of bunching, on the same lines as has been clarified by DoE, Ministry of Finance’s O.M. dated 03.08.2017, circulated vide Board’s letter dated 27.09.2017 (RBE No. 139/2017) on application of the said benefit.

(Jaya Kumar G)

Deputy Director, Pay Commission-VII

Railway Board

Category: Indian Railways, Railway Board Orders 2017

7th CPC Bunching of Stages – Railway Board Clarification Order with Illustrations

7th CPC Bunching of Stages – Railway Board Clarification Order with Illustrations

Posted: 27 Sep 2017 08:55 PM PDT

7th CPC Bunching of Stages – Railway Board Clarification Order with Illustrations

Clarification regarding bunching of stages in the revised pay structure under RS(RP) Rules, 2016 – RBE 139/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)

(Railway Board)

PC-VII No.62

File No.PC-VII/2016/RSRP/3

RBE No.139/2017

New Delhi, dated 27.09.2017

The General Manager/CAOs(R),

All India Railways & Production Units,

(As per mailing list)

Sub: Clarification regarding bunching of stages in the revised pay structure under RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

Instructions relating to bunching of stages while fixing the pay in 7th CPC was issued vide Board’s letter dated 26.09.2016. Subsequently in view of interim clarifications issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their OM No.1-6/2016-IC (Pt.) dated 13.06.2017, it was advised vide Board’s letter dated 29.06.2017 that, wherever not given effect to implementation of provision of bunching contained in Board’s letter dated 26.09.2016 may be put on hold till such time detailed clarifications are issued to avoid subjective interpretation of the provisions that could result in anomalies/recoveries at a later date.

2.Now, detailed clarifications over the issue has been issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their O.M No. 1-6/2016-IC dated 03.08.2017 (copy enclosed).

3.The clarifications issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their O.M. dated 03.08.2017 will be applicable mutatis mutandis in Railways w.r.t. RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

4.Illustrations in this regard are enclosed at Annexure-A & Annexure-B.

sd/-

(Jaya Kumar G)

Deputy Director, Pay Commission – VII

Railway Board

   

7th CPC Pay Matrix: Modification of Level-13

No.4-6/2017-IC/E-III(A)

Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated,the 28th September, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Modification of Level-13 of Pay Matrix – Issues regarding

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the Pay Matrix contained in Part A of the Schedule of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 as promulgated vide notification No.GSR 721 (E) dated 25th July, 2016, where the Level-13 of the Pay Matrix starts at Rs.1,18,500 at Cell one and ends at Rs.2,14,100 at Cell twenty one and to state that in terms of CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated vide G5R 592(E) dated 15.6.2017, the said Level 13 of the Pay Matrix has been modified. The modified Level 13 starts at Rs.1,23,100 at Cell one, ending at Rs.2,15,900 at Cell twenty.

2.The modified Level-13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 takes effect from 1st January,2016. Accordingly, the earlier Level-13 of the Pay Matrix as contained in CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 notified on 25.7.2016 and effective from 1st January, 2016 has become non-existent ab-initio with the promulgation of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017. The modified Level 13 is an improvement on the earlier Level 13 in as much as the earlier Level 13 is based on the ‘Index of Rationalisation’ (IOR) of 2.57, whereas the modified Level 13 is based on the IOR of 2.67. It is for this reason of improvement that the modified Level 13 begins at Rs.1,23,100, as against the earlier one which began at Rs.1,18,500.

3. Consequent upon the aforesaid modification of Level 13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 effective from 1.1.2016 and the resultant re-fixation of pay therein in supersession of the earlier pay fixation, references have been received from Ministries/Departments seeking clarifications on certain issues. These issues and the decisions thereon are brought in the succeeding paragraphs.

Issue No. 1 – Whether pay in the Level-13 is to be fixed by multiplying by a factor of 2.57 or 2.67

4. The 7th Central Pay Commission, while formulating the various Levels contained in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-Revised pay structure, used “Index Of Rationalization” (IOR) to arrive at the starting Cell of each Level (the 1st Cell) of the Pay Matrix. This IOR has been applied by the Commission on the minimum entry pay corresponding to the successive Grades Pay in the pre-Revised pay structure. In Level-13 of the Pay Matrix, as formulated by the 7th CPC and as accepted by the Government in terms of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 promulgated vide notification dt. 25.7.2016, the IOR was 2.57. The IOR in respect of both Levels 12 and Level 13-A, i.e., Levels immediately lower and immediately higher than Level-13, is 2.67. Therefore, the modified Level-13 in terms of the Pay Matrix contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 has also been formulated based on the IOR of 2.67.

5.While the concept of the IOR, as applied by the 7th CPC, is exclusively in regard to formulation of the Levels in Pay Matrix, the formula for fixation of pay in the Pay Matrix based on the basic pay drawn in the pre-revised pay structure for the purpose of migration to the Pay Matrix, as recommended by the 7th CPC, is based on the fitment factor of 2.57. The Commission recommends “this fitment factor of 2.57 is being proposed to be applied uniformly for all employees.” Accordingly, Rule 7 (1)(A)(i) of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, relating to fixation of pay in the revised pay structure, clearly provides that “in case of all employees the pay in the applicable level in the Pay Matrix shall be the pay obtained by multiplying the existing pay by a factor of 2.57………”

6.Thus, the fitment factor for the purpose of fixation of pay in all the Levels of Pay Matrix in the revised pay structure is altogether different from the IOR. The fitment factor of 2.57 is uniformly applicable for all employees for the purpose of fixation of pay in all the Levels of Pay Matrix. This has no relation with the “IOR”. The formula for fixation of pay based on the fitment factor of 2.57, as contained in Rule 7(1)(A)(i) of the CCS(RP) Rules,2016, has not been modified by the CCS (Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules,2017.

7. Accordingly, pay in the Level-13 of the Pay Matrix, as provided for in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, shall continue to be fixed based on the fitment factor of 2.57 as already provided for in Rule 7(1) (A) (1) of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016. In case pay has been fixed in the modified Level-13 by way of fitment factor of 2.67, the same is contrary to the Rules and is liable to be rectified and excess amount recovered forthwith.

Issue No. 2 : Pay re-fixed in the modified Level-13 working out lower than the pay fixed in the earlier Level-13

8. As mentioned above, earlier Level 13 in operation before the coming into force of CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated vide notification dt. 15.6.2017, has become non-existent ab-initio and the modified Level 13 as contained in CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 is the applicable Level 13 from 1.1.2016. Therefore, the earlier Level 13 is extinct and, hence, no employee can retain the some consequent upon promulgation of CCS(Revised Pay)(Amendment) Rules, 2017.

9. As such, pay in respect of those, who are entitled to Level 13 either from 1.1.2016 or from any date later than 1.1.2016, has to be re-fixed in the modified Level 13 and the pay as earlier fixed in the earlier Level 13 gets automatically rescinded. Therefore, pay, as fixed in the modified Level 13 in terms of Rule 7 of the CCS(RP)Rules, 2016 in case of those who were drawing pay in the pre-revised pay structure in PB-4 plus Grade Pay of Rs.8700 as on 31.12.2015 or in terms of Rule 13 thereof in case of those promoted to Level 13 on or after 1.1.2016, shall now be the pay for all purposes.

10. However, a few instances have been brought to the notice of this Ministry, where pay fixed in the modified Level-13 contained in CCS (RP) (Amendment) Rules,2017 works out less than the pay fixed in the earlier Level-13 before promulgation of this amendment.

11.The pay fixed strictly in terms of the applicable provisions of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 in the earlier Level-13 before promulgation of CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, was the pay before the date of promulgation of the said Amendment Rules on 15.6.2017. As pay is now required to be re-fixed in the Level-13 contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, any overpayment, if taking place, consequent upon such re-fixation is not attributable to the concerned employee.

12.Accordingly, it has been decided that if the pay re-fixed strictly as per Rule 7 or Rules 13, as the case may be, of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 in the Level-13 based on the Pay Matrix contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 ( as per the fitment factor of 2.57) happens to be lower than the pay as earlier fixed as per the said Rules ( fitment factor of 2.57) in the earlier Level-13, then while the pay as re-fixed shall be the pay as applicable to the concerned employee for all purposes, any recovery of over payment on account of such re-fixation during the period up to 30.6.2017, the month in which the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 has been issued, shall be waived.

13. The cases of employees who retired on or after 1.1.2016 and up to 30.6.2017 and if covered under pars 12 above, shall be processed as per Rule 70 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

Issue No. 3 – Re-exercise of option for coming over to the Revised Pay structure in case of Level 13

14. A reference has been received whether in view of the modification in the Level 13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated on 15.6.2017 with effect from 1.1.2016, the date of effect of the revised pay structure contained in CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, the employees who are entitled to the Level 13 on 1.1.2016 may be given fresh option to come over to the revised pay structure in case of modified Level 13.

15. The matter has been considered and it has been decided that since the modification of the Level 13 as per CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 is a material change, the employees, who were entitled to Level 13 as on 1.1.2016 and who had already opted for the earlier Level-13 as per Rules 5 and 6 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, shall be given an opportunity for re-exercise of their option there under. Such an option may be exercised within three months from the date of issue of these orders.

16. In their application to employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

17. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

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(Amar Nath Singh)
Director

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Source: www.deo.gov.in

7th CPC: Modification of Level-13 of Pay Matrix - Issues IOR, Fitment Factor, Revision of Option etc. - Fin Min Order 28.09.2017

No. 4-6/2017-IC/E-III(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi

Dated, the 28th September, 2017

Office Memorandum

Subject: Modification of Level-13 of Pay Matrix - Issues regarding.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the Pay Matrix contained in Part A of the Schedule of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 as promulgated vide notification No. GSR 721 (E) dated 25th July, 2016, where the Level-13 of the Pay Matrix starts at Rs. 1,18,500 at Cell one and ends at Rs. 2,14,100 at Cell twenty one and to state that in terms of CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated vide GSR 592(E) dated 15.6.2017, the said Level 13 of the Pay Matrix has been modified. The modified Level 13 starts at Rs. 1,23,100 at Cell one, ending at Rs. 2,15,900 at Cell twenty 

2. The modified Level-13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 takes effect from 1st January, 2016. Accordingly, the earlier Level-13 of the Pay Matrix as contained in CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 notified on 2572016 and effective from 1st January, 2016 has become non-existent ab-initio with the promulgation of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017.

The modified Level 13 is an improvement on the earlier Level 13 inasmuch as the earlier Level 13 is based on the ‘Index of Rationalisation' (IOR) of 2.57, whereas the modified Level 13 is based on the IOR of 2.67. It is for this reason of improvement that the modified Level 13 begins at Rs. 1,23,100, as against the earlier one which began at Rs. 1,18,500.

3. Consequent upon the aforesaid modification of Level 13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 effective from 1.1.2016 and the resultant re-fixation of pay therein in supersession of the earlier pay fixation, references have been received from Ministries/Departments seeking clarifications on certain issues. These issues and the decisions thereon are brought in the succeeding paragraphs.

Issue No. 1 - Whether pay in the Level-13 is to be fixed by multiplying by a factor of 2.57 or 2.67

4. The 7th Central Pay Commission, while formulating the various Levels contained in the Pay Matrix, corresponding to the pre-Revised pay structure, used "Index Of Rationalization" (IOR) to arrive at the starting Cell of each Level (The 1st Cell) of The Pay Matrix. This IOR has been applied by The Commission on the minimum entry pay corresponding to the successive Grades Pay in the pre-revised pay structure. In Level-13 of the Pay Matrix, as formulated by The 7th CPC and as accepted by the Government in terms of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 promulgated vide notification dt. 25.7.2016, the IOR was 2.57. The IOR in respect of both Levels 12 and Level 13-A, i.e., Levels immediately lower and immediately higher than Level-13, is 2.67. Therefore, the modified Level-13 in terms of the Pay Matrix contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 has also been formulated based on the IOR of 2.67.

5. While the concept of the IOR, as applied by The 7th CPC, is exclusively in regard to formulation of the Levels in Pay Matrix, the formula for fixation of pay in The Pay MaTrix based on The basic pay drawn in The pre-revised pay structure for the purpose of migration to the Pay Matrix, as recommended by the 7th CPC, is based on the fitment factor of 2.57. The Commission recommends - “This fitment factor of 2.57 is being proposed to be applied uniformly for all employees. Accordingly, Rule 7 (1)(A)(i) of The CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, relating to fixation of pay in the revised pay structure, clearly provides that in case of all employees the pay in the applicable level in the Pay Matrix shall be the pay obtained by multiplying the existing pay by a factor of 2.57

6. Thus, the fitment factor for the purpose of fixation of pay in all the Levels of Pay Matrix in the revised pay structure is altogether different from the IOR. The fitment factor of, 2.57 is uniformly applicable for all employees for the purpose of fixation of pay in all the Levels of Pay Matrix. This has no relation with the "IOR". The formula for fixation of pay based on the fitment factor of 2.57, as contained in Rule 7(1)(A)(i) of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, has not been modified by the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017.

7. Accordingly, pay in The Level-13 of the Pay Matrix, as provided for in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, shall continue to be fixed based on the fitment factor of 2.57 as already provided for in Rule 7(1) (A) (i) of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016. In case pay has been fixed in the modified Level-13 by way of fitment factor of 2.67, the same is contrary to the Rules and is liable to be rectified and excess amount recovered forthwith.

Issue No. 2 Pay re-fixed in the modified Level-13 working out lower than the pay fixed in the earlier Level-13

8. As mentioned above, earlier Level 13 in operation before the coming into force of CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated vide notification dt. 15.6.2017, has become non-existent ab-initio and the modified Level 13 as contained in CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 is the applicable Level 13 from 1.1.2016. Therefore, the earlier Level 13 is extinct and, hence, no employee can retain the same consequent upon promulgation of CCS(Revised Pay Amendment) Rules, 2017.

9. As such, pay in respect of those, who are entitled to Level 13 either from 1.1.2016 or from any date later than 1.1.2016, has to be re-fixed in the modified Level 13 and the pay as earlier fixed in the earlier Level 13 gets automatically rescinded. Therefore, pay, as fixed in the modified Level 13 in terms of Rule 7 of the CCS(RP)Rules, 2016 in case of those who were drawing pay in the pre-revised pay structure in PB-4 plus Grade Pay of Rs. 8700 as on 31.12.2015 or in terms of Rule 13 thereof in case of those promoted to Level 13 on or after 1.1.2016, shall now be the pay for all purposes.

10. However, a few instances have been brought to the notice of this Ministry, where pay fixed in the modified Level-13 contained in CCS (RP) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 works out less than the pay fixed in the earlier Level-13 before promulgation of this amendment.

11. The pay fixed strictly in terms of the applicable provisions of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 in the earlier Level-13 before promulgation of CCS(Revised Pay)(Amendment) Rules, 2017, was the pay before the date of promulgation of the said Amendment Rules on 15.6.2017. As pay is now required to be re-fixed in the Level-13 contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, any overpayment, if taking place, consequent upon such re-fixation is not attributable to the concerned employee.

12. Accordingly, it has been decided that if the pay re-fixed strictly as per Rule 7 or Rules 13, as the case may be, of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 in the Level-13 based on the Pay Matrix contained in the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 ( as per the fitment factor of 2.57) happens to be lower than the pay as earlier fixed as per the said Rules ( fitment factor of 2.57) in the earlier Level-13, then while the pay as re-fixed shall be the pay as applicable to the concerned employee for all purposes, any recovery of over payment on account of such re-fixation during the period up to 30.6.2017, the month in which the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 has been issued, shall be waived.

13. The cases of employees who retired on or after 1.1.2016 and up to 30.6.2017 and if covered under para 12 above, shall be processed as per Rule 70 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

Issue No. 3 - Re-exercise of option for coming over to the Revised Pay structure in case of Level 13

14. A reference has been received whether in view of the modification in the Level 13 in terms of the CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 promulgated on 15.6.2017 with effect from 1.1.2016, the date of effect of the revised pay structure contained in CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, the employees who are entitled to the Level 13 on 1.1.2016 may be given fresh option to come over to the revised pay structure in case of modified Level 13.

15. The matter has been considered and it has been decided that since the modification of the Level 13 as per CCS(Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017 is a material change, the employees, who were entitled to Level 13 as on 1.1.2016 and who had already opted for the earlier Level-13 as per Rules 5 and

6 of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2016, shall be given an opportunity for re-exercise of their option thereunder. Such an option may be exercised within three months from the date of issue of these orders.

16. In their application to employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

17. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

(Amar Nath Singh)

Director

Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 1.7.2017. dt:.28.09.2017

F. No. 42/15/2016-P&PW(G)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003

Date:28th Sept,2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised

rate effective from 1.7.2017.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 42/15/2016-P&PW(G)

dated 07.04.2017 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide

that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be

enhanced from the existing rate of 4% to 5% w.e.f 01.07.2017.

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to (i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family

Pensioners including Central Govt, absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom

orders have been issued vide this Department's OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D) Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for

restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years (ii) The Armed Forces

Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service

Pensioners (iv) Railway Pensioners/family pensioners (v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional

pension (vi) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced

Government Pensioners from Pakistan, who arc Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of

Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of adhoc ex-gratia allowance in respect of whom orders have

been issued vide this Department's OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) datd 11.09.2017.

3. In partial modification of this Department OMs of even no. dated 16.12.2016 and 27.04.2017,

Central Govt, absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies referred to in category (i) in para 2 and

Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners referred to in category (vi) in para 2 above, will also be

eligible for dearness relief @ 2% w.e.f 01.07.2016 and @ 4% w.e.f 01.01.2017, in terms of this

Department OMs of even no dated 16.11.2016 and 07.04.2017 respectively. The dearness relief already drawn by the above pensioners in terms of OMs dated 16.11.2016 and 27.4.2017, will be adjusted from the revised dearness relief payable under these orders.

4. These orders shall not be applicable on CPF beneficiaries, their widows and eligible children who

are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department's OM No.45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated

16.12.1997 and revised vide this Department's OM 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd 27.06.2013.

Separate orders will be issued in respect of above category. 

5.Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

 6.  Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re­

employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained

in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department’s

OM No. F.No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR

where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

7.            In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be

issued by the Department of Justice separately.

8.             It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized

banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

9.            The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to

arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any

further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in

view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64

(ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all

Nationalised Banks.

10.         In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts

Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG.

11.          This issues in accordance with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure's OM No.

1/9/2017-E.11(B) dated 20th Sept, 2017.

 12. Hindi version will follow.

(Charanjit Taneja)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India/Chief Secretaries and AGs of all

States/UTs.

2. Copy for information to Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and all authorized Pension Disbursing

Banks.

Please visit this Department's website http://pensionersportal.gov.in for the orders on pension matters

including above orders.