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Expected DA Calculation from July 2020 – 90 Paisa
After releasing the AICPIN for the month of April 2020, the next stage of expected DA calculation is completed!
Even though the additional dearness allowance is frozen for 18 months from January 2020 to June 2021 to all Central government employees and pensioners, the calculation of Dearness allowance is an ongoing process! As per the press release of the AICPIN for the month of April 2020, the index is increased by three points from its existing level. Now, the AICPIN is standing at 329.
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AICPIN for the month of April 2020
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – April, 2020
The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2020 increased by 3 points and stood at 329 (three hundred and twenty nine). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.92 per cent between March and April, 2020 compared to (+) 0.97 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.
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The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 2.43 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Moong Dal, Mustard Oil, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Lady’s Finger, Palak, Potato, Radish, Tomato, Banana, Lemon, Mango (Ripe), Sugar, Cooking Gas, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Garlic, Onion, Parval, Petrol, Flowers…

Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners – Hardships & legal implications
Ph: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozsha Road, New Delhi-110001 E-Mail: nc.jcm.np@gmail.com
Shiv Gopal Mishra Secretary
No.NC/JCM/2020
Dated: May 26 2020
The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners – Hardships & legal implications thereof.
Ref.: (i) MoF(Dept of Exp.)’s O.M. No.1/1/2020=E-II(B) dated 23.04.2020 (ii) Our earlier memorandum No.NC-JCM-2020/CS/PM dated 23.04.2020 Check also: DA Arrears Loss in Salary Calculator from Jan 2020 to June 2021
This is in continuation of our earlier memorandum cited above regarding unjust decision taken by the Government to freeze the rates of DA and DR up to July 2021, over-riding earlier deci…

All Official communication through e-mail using @gov.in/@nic.in - Railway Board Order Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)  
OFFICE ORDER No. 42 of 2020
Sub : Communication through e-mail
The Indian Railways Information and Communication Technology (IR ICT) Security Policy, 2019 details the information security policy that all IR units shall observe and follow. Section 17 of the Policy defines the acceptable e-mail usage in official working in sync with the Government of India’s (Gol) e-mail policy. 2. In pursuance of the same, it is brought to notice of all concerned that only the e-mail services of GoI 1.e. @gov.in/@nic.in domain should be used for all official communications. This email service is secure with Geo-fencing feature (country-wise access control). No official communication (email) should be entered into using the e-mail @ services provided by other service providers.
3. In order to ensure un-interrupted services and also for security reasons, updation of cur…

Regarding extending the prescribed time limit of one month post retirement for retirees to invest in Sr. Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
SB Order No. 19/2020
F.No.113-02/2019-SB Govt. of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 26.05.2020
To, All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject : Regarding extending the prescribed time limit of one month post retirement for retirees to invest in Sr. Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS).
Madam/Sir, The undersigned is directed to inform that vide O.M. No. 3/3/2019-NS (Pt.1) dated 21.05.2020, the MoF (DEA) has decided to relax some regulatory provisions to safeguard the interest of Small Savings Depositors in view of the lockdown in the country due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Check also: Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) – New Rules, Interest Rate Calculation, Nomination and Form Download
2. Accordingly the following relaxation guidelines in reference to Sr. Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) are issued with …

Clarifications in respect of prescribed electronic modes under section 269SU of the Income-tax Act 1961
Circular No. 12/2020
F.No.370142/35/2019-TPL Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes Dated: 20th May, 2020
Subject: Clarifications in respect of prescribed electronic modes under section 269SU of the Income-tax Act 1961 – reg.
In furtherance to the declared policy objective of the Government to encourage digital transactions and move towards a less-cash economy, a new provision namely Section 269SU was inserted in the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”), vide the Finance (No. 2) Act 2019. This section requires every person carrying on business and having sales/turnover/gross receipts from business of more than Rs 50 Crores (“specified person’) in the immediately preceding previous year to mandatorily provide facilities for accepting payments through prescribed electronic modes. Subsequently vide notification no. 105/2019 dated 30.12.2019 (i) D…

Employees residing in Containment Zones as demarcated by states/district administration will not attend Office – Railway Board Order GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
Office Order No. 40 of 2020
Sub: Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Officials residing at Containment Zone/ suffering from Covid related symptoms.
Attention is invited to Office Orders No 32 & 33 of 2020 containing instructions regarding reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lock down period. In these instructions it has been advised that Officials residing in Containment Zones as demarcated by states/district administration will not attend Office.
2. Officials who are residing in containment zones / or suffering from any flu/Covid related symptoms are therefore advised to submit a ‘self declaration’ to this effect to their reporting Officers concerned and G/Acc branch. The concerned Branch in charge may also review the status in respect of their branches/Directorates.
3.…