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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) PC-VII No. 92 RBE No.32/2018 No. E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/AD-1 New Delhi, dated 01.03.2018 The General Managers and Principal Financial Advisers, All Indian Railways & Production Units. Sub: Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government – Risk Allowance. Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2008/SP-1/AD-3 dated 02.05.2013. (ii) Ministry of Finance’s resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated 06.07.2017. Consequent upon the decision taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of rates of allowances, the President is pleased to revise the rate of Risk Allowance from Rs.60 per month to Rs.135 per month. The revised rates of Risk Allowance shall be admissible with effect from the 1st of July, 2017. 2. The categories/staff engaged in the jobs who are eligible for grant of Risk Allowa...

No.11/ 2/ 2016-JCA  Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment (JCA) Section North Block New Delhi Dated the 14th March, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Setting up of Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations — extending the scope of definition regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 20/02/2017 on the subject as cited above, and to incorporate the following further modification in the definition of what would constitute an anomaly: “ where the amount of revised allowance is less than the existing rate or any other anomaly observed while implementing the revised allowance ” 2. With the incorporation of the above para in the OM, the definition of anomaly will read as follows:-  (1) Definition of Anomaly  Anomaly wi...

NCREASE IN MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FACTOR  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA  MINISTRY OF FINANCE  RAJYA SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1170  ANSWERED ON-06.03.2018  Increase in minimum pay and fitment factor  1170 . Shri Neeraj Shekhar  (a) whether Government is actively contemplating to increase minimum pay from Rs.18,000/- to Rs.21,000/- and fitment factor from 2.57 to 3, in view of resentment among Central Government employees over historically lowest increase in pay by 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC);  (b) if so, the details thereof and the date from which it would be implemented; and  (c ) if not, the reasons for the callous attitude of Government towards Government Employees?  ANSWER  MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE ( SHRI P RADHAKRISHNAN )  (a),(b)&(c ): The minimum pay of Rs.18,000/- p.m. and fitment factor of 2.57 are based on the specific recommendations of th...

No.1/1/2018-E-II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated the 15th March, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject: Grant Of Dearness Allowance to Central Government – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2018. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1/9/2017- E-II (B) dated 20th September, 2017 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 5% to 7% of the basic pay with effect from 2018. 2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc. 3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as ...

Central Government employees have been waiting and waiting patiently for some good news on salary hikes related to fitment factor. First, it was the uncertainty that was creating frustrations and now, more bad news has come forth that may well lead to their being disappointed in a bigger way. Earlier, it was reported that PM Narendra Modi and FM Arun Jaitley will meet in April and set the fitment factor for minimum pay hikes. but now, the entire hike is being threatened. It has emerged that the mammoth bank frauds recently revealed by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate may spoil any chances of a 7th Pay Commission based hike. Lakhs of central  government employees, who were waiting for announcement of minimum salary hike to Rs 26,000 will just have to wait for a much longer time. Reportedly, the current scams in banks, which have hit Rs 11,400 cr just in Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, may become a big factor in the Narendra Modi government opting n...

7th Pay Commission latest news have been coming in fast and furious as the April 1 deadline nears for implementation of salary hike order. Whether that will be according to fitment factor of 3.00 times, as offered by government, or 3.68 times, as demanded by government employees unions, is still undecided and to this has been added another factor, which is of a protest. According to latest reports, a strike was held yesterday to protest against the 7th Pay Commission report recommendation and also NPS. On the whole, there is no crisis as yet as all concerned have looked to ensure that no extreme positions are taken that could lead to a fallout. What happens tomorrow on the streets, however, is uncertain. So, check out here, 7th Pay Commission latest news and developments: 1. Salaries of government servants are set to rise and that too at a rate higher than the one recommended by 7th Pay Commission report panel. The 7th CPC committee had recommended a hike of 2.57 times bas...

Pension is described in section 60 of the CPC and section 11 of the Pension Act as a periodical allowance or stipend granted on account of past service, particular merits etc. There are three important features of 'pension'. Firstly, pension is a compensation for past service. Secondly, it owes its origin to a past employer-employee or master-servant relationship. Thirdly, it is paid on the basis of earlier relationship of an agreement of service as opposed to an agreement for service. This relationship terminates only on the death of the concerned employee. Pension received from a former employer is taxable as 'Salary'. Hence, the various deductions available on salary income, are also available to pensioners. Pension to officials of UNO is exempt from taxation. Family Pension Family pension is defined in Section 57 as a regular monthly amount payable by the employer to a person belonging to the family of an employee in the event of his/her death. Pension and fam...

Pension is described in section 60 of the CPC and section 11 of the Pension Act as a periodical allowance or stipend granted on account of past service, particular merits etc. There are three important features of 'pension'. Firstly, pension is a compensation for past service. Secondly, it owes its origin to a past employer-employee or master-servant relationship. Thirdly, it is paid on the basis of earlier relationship of an agreement of service as opposed to an agreement for service. This relationship terminates only on the death of the concerned employee. Pension received from a former employer is taxable as 'Salary'. Hence, the various deductions available on salary income, are also available to pensioners. Pension to officials of UNO is exempt from taxation. Family Pension Family pension is defined in Section 57 as a regular monthly amount payable by the employer to a person belonging to the family of an employee in the event of his/her death. Pension and famil...

On Friday, the Supreme Court of India passed a landmark ruling legalising passive euthanasia by recognising the right to a dignified death. A Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Kumar Misra, Justice AK Sikri, Justice AM Khanwilkar, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Ashok Bhushan, passed the verdict on the plea to allow "living will" that will authorise the withdrawal of all life support systems if, in the opinion of the doctors, a patient has reached an irreversible stage of terminal illness. Representational image. Reuters The Supreme Court also laid down guidelines on who would execute the will and how nod for passive euthanasia would be granted by the medical board. The top court further added that its guidelines and directives shall remain in force till a legislation is brought to deal with the issue. CJI Misra said that other members of the five-judge Constitution bench have concurred on the guidelines and directives passed by it. Jus...

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Circular No. 597 Dated: 08.03.2018 Subject: Amendment of GOI, MOD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 and revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners (JCOs/ORs and Commissioned Officers) delinking of qualifying service of 33 years for revised pension. Reference: GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206) Copy of GoI, MoD letters No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 11.10.2017 and 22.12.2017 are forwarded herewith for further necessary action at your end. 2. Minimum guaranteed pension table for all the ranks of Defence Forces Personnel for service pension and family pension have been issued vide GoI, MoD letter No.1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 (Circular No.568 dated 13.10.206). 3. Consequent upon issue of GoI, MoD letter dated 11.1.0.2017 following amendments are made in GoI, MoD letter No.12(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016: Annexure- A (ICOs) rates for the rank “Maj. Gen.” For Commissioned Officer (MNS)...

.No.   42/14/2017-P&PW(G) Government   of   India Ministry   of   Personnel,   P.G   and   Pensions Department   of   Pension   &   Pensioners   Welfare' Date:-   08th   March,   2018                                             Subject : Amendment of instructions regarding dearness relief to re-employed pensioners consequent on revision of ignorable part of pension for fixation of pay in the                re­employment post-reg The   undersigned   is   directed   to   refer   to   subject   cited   above   and   to   say   that   the   grant   of dearness   relief   to   re-employed   pensioners/family   pensioners ...