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The Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme - 2013 to the redeployed erstwhile employees of Delhi & Mumbai Airports - Extension of date up to 30.06.2013

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA No. A-60011/28/2012-HRPC  19th June, 2013 The Regional Executive Director Airports Authority of India Northern/Western/Eastern/Southern/NER Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai/Guwahati. The Executive Director, AAI RCDU/FIU, New Delhi The Airport Director Airports Authority of India Kolkata/Chennai Airport. The Director, Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi. The Princial, CATC, Bamrauli Allahabad The General Manager, CRSD/E&M Workshop, New Delhi. Subject: The Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme - 2013 to the redeployed erstwhile employees of Delhi & Mumbai Airports - Extension of date up to 30.06.2013 . Reference is made to Corporate HRM Circular of even number dated 14.03.2013 and letter dated 30.04.2013 on the subject cited above, wherein the last date for excising the option for VRS was mentioned as 30.04 2013 and subsequently, the date of exercising the option for VRS was extended from 30.04.2013 to 31.05.2013.

DARPG Orders - Simplifying of Self Certification of Documents like Marksheet and Birth certificate…

DARPG Orders - Simplifying of Self Certification of Documents like Marksheet and Birth certificate… Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has issued an order pertaining to simplifying the procedures of self certification provision.  No.K-11022/67/2012-AR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances Sardar Patel Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001, Dated the 10th May, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Self-certification

SMS Based Ticketing System - Non Internet based Mobile ticket booking for train journey

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Railways  28-June-2013 17:30 IST Mallikarjun Kharge Launches SMS Based Ticketing System  This New System will Improve Customer Convenience and Empower the Common Man: Kharge  The Minister of Railways Shri Mallikarjun Kharge launched SMS based ticketing system at a function here today. While addressing a gathering on the occasion, Shri Kharge said that this user-friendly service which will be effective from today i.e 28th June 2013, is being introduced in order to further improve the customer convenience and empower the common man who does not have access to internet and cannot afford to buy smart phones. 

Expected DA from July 2013 : AICPIN for the month of May 2013

Expected DA from July 2013 : AICPIN for the month of May 2013 Expected Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from July 2013 : Central Government employees and Pensioners will get one more installment of additional DA and DR from July 2013 will be 10%, as per the release of AICPIN for the month of May 2013. Though the requirement of one more month of AICPIN for June to finalise the enhancement of Dearness allowance, there is possible to get 90% Dearness allowance and Dearness Relief from July 2013. The calculation table describes the steps as under... Month / Year B.Y. 2001=100 Total of   12 Months 12 Months   Average % Increase   over 115.763 App. DA DA % Dec-12 219 2512 209.33 93.57 80.83 80 Jan-13 221 2535 211.25 95.49 82.49 82 Feb-13 223 2559 213.25 97.49 84.22 84 Mar-13 224 2582 215.17 99.41 85.87 85 Apr-13 226 2603 216.92 101.16 87.38 87 May-13 228 2625 218.75 102.99 88.97 88 Jun-13 Expected 90 Labour Bureau released the statistics number of Consumer

AIPAEA - POSTAL ACCOUNTS CADRE RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL ACCEPTED BY POSTAL BOARD

The AIPAEA (All India Postal Accounts Employees Association) has intimated through its official website that the proposal of cadre restructuring accepted by the Postal Board, the content of the post is reproduced here under for your information...  POSTAL ACCOUNTS CADRE RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL ACCEPTED BY POSTAL BOARD

AIRF decides "Indefinite Strike" on Indian Railways

AIRF has decided to go on indefinite strike for the genuine long pending demands of Railwaymen... A.I.R.F.  All India Railwaymen’s Federation (Estd, 1924) 4, State Entry Road, New Delhi-110055  INDIA No.AIRF/160 (C(ii)/2013 Dated 27th June 2013. The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions. Dear Comrades, Sub: AIRF decides "Indefinite Strike" on Indian Railways.

Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Ministry of Earth Sciences for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation

No.26012/7/2013-Estt.(A.IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi dated the 26th June, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Re-Constitution of Departmental Peer Review Committee for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation. The Prime Minister has approved the composition of the Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Ministry of Earth Sciences with the following compositions for considering the cases for extension of servIce of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation under FR 56(d).

Considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation in DRDO - Dopt order

No.26012/7/2013-Estt.(A.IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi dated the 26th June, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Re-Constitution of Departmental Peer Review Committee for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation. The Prime Minister has approved the composition of the Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Defence Research and Development Organisation with the following compositions for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation under FR 56(d).

Composition of the Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Ministry of Environment and Forests for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation

No.26012/7/2013-Estt.(A.IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi dated the 26th June, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Re-Constitution of Departmental Peer Review Committee for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation. The Prime Minister has approved the composition of the Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Ministry of Environment and Forests with the following compositions for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation under FR 56(d).

Re-Constitution of Departmental Peer Review Committee for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation - DOPT ORDER

No.26012/7/2013-Estt.(A.IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) New Delhi dated the 26th June, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Re-Constitution of Departmental Peer Review Committee for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation. The Prime Minister has approved the composition of the Standing Peer Review Committee in respect of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research with the following compositions for considering the cases for extension of service of Scientists beyond the age of superannuation under FR 56(d).

Dopt Orders 2013 - Publishing of Compendium of Best Practices on RTI

F.No.1/3/2013-IR Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block,  New Delhi Dated the 28th June, 2013. Subject:- Publishing of Compendium of Best Practices on RTI. Reference is invited to this Department’s circular dated the 14th May 2013 inviting write-ups from the Indian Citizens about the best practices on RTI being adopted by Public Authorities all over the country.

Upgradation of Grade Pay of LDC and UDC - All India Association of Administrative Staff (Non Gazetted) General Secretary writes to PM

Grade Pay of LDC and UDC Issues - All India Association of Administrative Staff (Non Gazetted) General Secretary writes to PM Upgradation of Grade Pay of LDC and UDC - General Secretary of All India Association of Administrative Staff (Non Gazetted) writes to Prime Minister regarding upgradation of Grade Pay to Clerical Staff, the letter is reproduced and given below for your ready reference... UPGRADATION OF GRADE PAY OF LDC & UDC-  LETTER TO HON'BLE PRIME MINISTER ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF(NG) MINISTRY OF STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION GOVERNMENT ON INDIA NSSO (FOD), Hall No. 201 & 205, Vijay Stumbh, Zone I, MaharanaPratap Nagar, No. 3/GS/2013 Bhopal,  20/06/2013 To The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of India, New Delhi Sub: Upgradation of grade pay of LDC & UDC in the Administrative branch of Government of India Offices.

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 - Furnishing of Information regarding transfer, retirement, voluntary retirement, resignation, missing, long leave and death of Govt. Officials

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 :  Furnishing of Information regarding transfer, retirement, voluntary retirement, resignation, missing, long leave and death of Govt. Officials Furnishing of information regarding transfer, retirement, voluntary retirement, resignation, missing,m long leave (with medical certificate and without medical certificate) and death of Government officials, who have been allottees of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and disciplinary action taken against the delinquent allottees of GPRA to the Directorate of Estates.

KVS Orders 2013 - Opening of IInd shift in KV Lakhimpur khiri,CRPF Bijnore

KVS Orders 2013 : Opening of IInd shift in KV Lakhimpur khiri,CRPF Bijnore KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi - 110 016 F.11077-6/2013-KVSHQ (Admn-I) Date: 26/06/2013 OFFICE ORDER Sanction of the Hon’ble HRM-cum-Chairman, KVS is hereby accorded for introduction of 2nd shift in following Kendriya Vidyalayas with immediate effect. The details with classes proposed to be run in these Vidyalayas during the academic year 2013-14 have been indicated below :-

Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Government Offices

Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Government Offices Any proposal to install solar photovoltaic systems in Government offices in the country particularly in the rural areas..? The concerned Ministry has presented a detailed report as reply to the question above mentioned in Parliament as follows...

Dopt orders 2013 : Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance to members of the Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts

Dopt orders 2013 : Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance to members of the Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts. No. 11012/11/2007-Estt.A Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated: 21st June 2013 Office Memorandum Subject : Guidelines regarding grant of vigilance clearance to members of the Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 14.12.2007 on the above subject and to say that it has been decided to modify Para 2(c) thereof as under:

MHRD Orders : Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persona / section (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in admissions to Central Educational Institutions

MHRD Orders : Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persona / section (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in admissions to Central Educational Institutions No. 11-1312012-U.Policy Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Dated: 31st May, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persona / section (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in admissions to Central Educational Institutions Ref :1) OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt (SCT) dt. 8/9/1993 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) 2.) OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res.) dt. 9/3/2004 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, DoPT 3) OM No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res.) dt. 14/10/2008 of Ministry of Personnel, Public

Pensioners Portal Orders - Grant of family pension and gratuity to the eligible member of the family of an employee/pensioner/family pensioner reported missing consolidated instructions - regarding.

Pensioners Portal Orders 2013 : Grant of family pension and gratuity to the eligible member of the family of an employee/pensioner/family pensioner reported missing consolidated instructions - regarding. F.No.1/17/2011- P&PW(E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated 24th June, 2013 / 25 JUN 2013 Office Memorandum Sub: Grant of family pension and gratuity to the eligible member of the family of an employee/pensioner/family pensioner reported missing consolidated instructions - regarding. The provisions regarding grant of gratuity and family pension to the members of families of the deceased Government servants/pensioners who were appointed on or before 31st December, 2003 and who are/were born on pensionable establishments are contained in Rules 50-54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. The

Pensioners Portal Orders 2013 : Grant of Ex-gratia to those pre-1986 Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) employees who retired otherwise than on superannuation after 20 years of service - regarding

Pensioners Portal Orders 2013 : Grant of Ex-gratia to those pre-1986 Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) employees who retired otherwise than on superannuation after 20 years of service - regarding. No.41/26/2010- P&PW(E) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi, Dated 25th June, 2013 / 26 JUN 2013 Office Memorandum Sub: Grant of Ex-gratia to those pre-1986 Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) employees who retired otherwise than on superannuation after 20 years of service - regarding. In this Department's OM No.45/52/97-P&PW(E), dated 22.03.2004, it was clarified that the following categories of CPF beneficiaries would not be entitled to grant of ex-gratia payment in terms of OM No.45/52/97-P&PW(E), dated 16.12.1997:-

Posting of Section Officer and Assistant of CSS to the posts located at Faridabad and Nagpur under the Cadre controlling of M/o Agriculture

Dopt order 2013 :   Posting of Section Officer and Assistant of CSS to the posts located at Faridabad and Nagpur under the Cadre controlling of M/o Agriculture. URGENT No.21/5/2012-CS-I(S) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training 2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated the 26th June. 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Posting of Section Officer and Assistant of CSS to the posts located at Faridabad and Nagpur under the Cadre controlling of M/o Agriculture. The undersigned is directed to refer to D/o Agriculture & Cooperation OM No. 22013/2013-F.I dated 30th May, 2013 vide which they have requested to circulate the vacant posts of Section Officer and Assistant in the Directorate of Marketing & Inspection located at Faridahad & Nagpur and Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage at Faridabad among all Cadre Units

Steps taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for relief operations in Uttarakhand : An update

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  26-June-2013 17:39 IST Steps taken by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for relief operations in Uttarakhand : An update  Three Central Public Health Teams have been posted to Uttarakhand. The teams have reported to Principal Secretary (H) on 23.06.2013. Eight additional teams are also kept on standby, ready to move at short notice.  District units of Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), NRHM is conducting health surveillance in all affected districts. After picking up early warning signals, Diarrhoea cases in Haridwar (Alwalpur), Uttarkashi (Udvi) and Rudraprayag (Chandrapuri) have been managed at incipient stage. No outbreak of water borne / food borne / air borne or direct contact diseases has been reported from affected areas.  MOHFW has deputed a high level team to Uttarakhand to review the public Health measures. 

Grant of Study Leave to the railway employees for pursuing higher studies in India - modification of extant provisions - NFIR

Grant of Study Leave to the railway employees for pursuing higher studies in India - modification of extant provisions.  A copy of letter has been uploaded in their official website of NFIR, regarding grant of Study Leave to Railway employees for pursuing higher studies in India. NFIR insists to pay allowances (such as Study Allowace and Transport Allowance) to the employees who are granted sutdy leave for acquiring higher skills...  The content of the letter is reproduced and given below for your ready reference...

Directorate of Estates Orders : Amendment in retention period of residence in case of retirement or terminal leave

Amendment in retention period of residence in case of retirement or terminal leave :- [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA]  EXTRAORDINARY  PART II SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES Nirman Bhawan. New Delhi-110 108. 19th June. 2013. NOTI FICATION G.S.R. In pursuance of provisions of rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules. the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules 1963. namely :- 1. Short Title & Commencement: (1) These rules may be called the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Amendment Rules. 2013.

Indian Railways Undertakes Comprehensive Revision of its Refund Rules - The Revised Refund Rules will Come into Effect From 1st July 2013

Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Railways 25-June-2013 16:09 IST Indian Railways Undertakes Comprehensive Revision of its Refund Rules The Revised Refund Rules will Come into Effect From 1st July 2013 Ministry of Railways has revised and amended Refund Rules in a very comprehensive manner and notified them which shall come into force with effect from 1.7.2013. The amendments made in the Refund Rules are aimed at simplification, efficiency in processing and reduction of bogus refund claims.

Record note of discussion regarding fixing a ceiling limit for the payment of honorarium to cashiers & other cash and pay staff.

Record note of discussion regarding fixing a ceiling limit for the payment of honorarium to cashiers & other cash and pay staff. Record Note of discussions held with AIRF & NFIR in the Chamber of ED(IR), Railway Board on 14.06.2013 regarding fixing a maximum ceiling limit for the payment of honorarium to Cashiers and other Cash & pay staff. The following officers and representatives of NFIR & AIRF attended the meeting :-

Directorate of Estates Orders 2013 : Re-opening of booking of room no. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal)

No.D-11016/28/2013-Regions Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Directorate of Estates Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated 24.06.2013 Office Memorandum Subject: Re-opening of booking of room no. 16 of holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal). The undersigned is directed to refer to Directorate of Estates O.M. of even No. dated 02.04.2013 regarding suspension of booking of room no.16 with effect from 31.03.2013 due to renovation work undertaken by CPWD in holiday home at Nainital (Khurpatal). Executive Engineer, Almoda Central Division, CPWD, Almoda has now intimated that renovation work in room no. 16 has been completed and it is ready for booking.

Recognition of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pragatisheel Shikshak Sangh (KVPSS) as Second Association - reg.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Merg New Dlehi 110 016 F.11083-3/2012-KVSHQ (Admn-I) Date 12.06.2013 Memorandum Sub: Recognition of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pragatisheel Shikshak Sangh (KVPSS) as Second Association — reg. With reference to his request dated 25.10.2012 regarding recognition of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pragatiheel Shikshak Sangh (KVPSS) s Second Association, the approval of the Chairman, KVS is hereby accorded for recognition of Kendriya Vidyalaya Pragatisheel Shikshak Sangh (KVPSS) as Second Association (teaching-staff) in terms of KVS (Recognition of Association) Regulations 1995.

UTTARAKHAND TRAGEDY - CONFEDERATION APPEALS TO ALL CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ONE DAY WAGES TO PRIME MINISTER’S RELIEF FUND

UTTARAKHAND TRAGEDY  CONFEDERATION APPEALS TO ALL CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES TO DONATE ONE DAY WAGES TO PRIME MINISTER’S RELIEF FUND Excessive and unexpected rainfall resulting in furious floods has battered beyond measure, the Himalayan hill state of Uttarakhand.  Whole villages, stretches of roads and communication links have been affected.  More than 1000 persons met with tragic death.  Thousands, including those from other parts of the country who were undertaking pilgrimages to religiously significant temples in the region, remain stranded.  Hundreds of houses and buildings along the banks of Alakananda and the Bhagirathi has been swept away in Rudraprayag district alone.  Thousands have become homeless.

Dopt Orders on Reservation : Filling up backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

Filling up backlog vacancies :  Achievement of the Drive as reported by various Ministries / Departments on its conclusion revealed that out of total 75,522 identified backlog vacancies , there were 64,175 backlog vacancies which could be filled up and of these, 48,035 vacancies were filled up. Overall success rate of the Drive was 74.85%. No.36038/1(i)/2013-Estt(Res)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions  Department of Personnel and Training  North Block, New Delhi.  Dated the 21st June, 2013.  Subject: Filling up backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Other Backward Classes (OBCs).  A Special Recruitment Drive for filling up of the backlog vacancies reserved for SCs/STs/OBCs had been launched in November, 2008 and was concluded on 31st March, 2012. 

For special attention of Retired Armed Forces Officers and NOKs/Legal Heirs of Deceased Officers on Rank Pay Matter

CGDA Office has published a special attention notice as advertisement to all retired Armed force officers and NOKs/Legal Heirs of Deceased Officers on Rank Pay Matter... OFFICE OF THE GGDA  ULAN BATAR ROAD, PALAM DELHI CANTT-100 For Special Attention of Retired Armed Forces Officers and NOKs / Legal Heirs of Deceased Officers (In the matter of Hon’ble Supreme Court Order of 04/09/2012 on Rank Pay) According to MoD Letter No. 34(6)2012-D(Pay/Services) dated 27 December, 2012 in regard to implementation of Hon’ble Supreme Court Order dated 04th September, 2012, the pay of the officers of the Armed Forces holding the rank of Capt/Maj/Lt.CoI(TS)/Lt. CoI(Sel)/Col/Brig and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy serving as on 01/01/1986 is to be revised for payment of arrears of Pay. 

CGHS facilities to the CPWD officers / staff posted in Delhi (PWD) - forwarding of minutes

No.28018/1/2013-EW.I(Pt.) Government of India Ministry of Urban Development Works Division FTS No.2845 Date : 4/6/2013 Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi, Dated the 31st May, 2013. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : CGHS facilities to the CPWD officers / staff posted in Delhi (PWD) - forwarding of minutes. The undersigned is directed to forward herewith the minutes of the meeting held on 24.5.2013 at 3.00 PM in the Chamber of JS(L&W) regarding CGHS facilities to the CPWD officers/staff posted in Delhi (PWD).

KV School Fee Structure 2013 – Fee Structure (Per month) with effect from 1.4.2013

KV School Fee Structure 2013 – Fee Structure (Per month) with effect from 1.4.2013 A premier organization in India administering1093 schools as on 01.05.2013 known as ''Kendriya Vidyalayas'' with 11,29,481 students as on 01.10.2012 and 56,445 employees on rolls as on 01.10.2012. Since inception in 1965, the Kendriya Vidyalayas (Central Schools) have come to be known as centres of excellence in the field of secondary and senior secondary education promoting national integration and a sense of ''Indianness'' among the children while ensuring their total personality development and academic excellence...

Indian Railways issued revised 'Refund Rules' with effect from 1.7.2013

Indian Railways issued revised 'Refund Rules' with effect from 1.7.2013 Indian Railways has issued revised 'Refund Rules' with effect from 1st July, 2013. For the convenience of the train passengers, Indian Railways have drawn up liberalized customer-friendly Refund Rules. To get the maximum benefit and to save on cancellation charges, Passengers are requested to cancel their tickets within the prescribed time limits, wherever possible. This will also help other RAC / Wait List passengers in getting confirmed accommodation. The revised 'Refund Rules' are given below...

Key Indicators of Employment and Unemployment in India, 2011-12

Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation  20-June-2013 11:42 IST Key Indicators of Employment and Unemployment in India, 2011-12  The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the key indicators of Employment and Unemployment in India,  from the data collected in its 68th round survey conducted during the period July 2011 - June 2012. The NSS surveys on employment and unemployment are conducted quinquennially starting from 27th round (October 1972 - September 1973) and the last quinquennial survey was conducted in NSS 66th round (July 2009- June 2010) for which, the results have already been released. The NSS 68th round was the ninth quinquennial round on the subject. The detailed results of surveys on employment and unemployment are usually brought out by the NSSO through a number of reports. In order to make available the salient results of the sur

Enhancement in the rate of used Medical Allowance from Rs. 1200/- to Rs. 2000/- p.m. w.e.f 01.03.2013, payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor medical treatment - regarding.

Fixed Medical Allowance to Pensioners and Employees of EPF O : Enhancement in the rate of used Medical Allowance from Rs. 1200/- to Rs. 2000/- p.m. w.e.f 01.03.2013, payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor medical treatment - regarding. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India) No, HRM-8/V/12/1/2003/FMA/Vol-117/6160 Dated 13 JUN 2013 To, All Addl. Central P F. Commissioner (Zones) Director (NATRSS) All RPFCs-In-Charge of the Region/ZTIs RPFC (ASDL), Head Office All Officer-in-charge of SROs Sub:.  Enhancement in the rate of used Medical Allowance from Rs. 1200/- to Rs. 2000/- p.m. w.e.f 01.03.2013, payable to the serving as well as retired employees of the EPFO for outdoor medical treatment - regarding. Sir,  I am directed to convey the approval of the 76th Executive Committee, CBT, EPF held 25/02/2013 and Hon'ble Labour & Employment Minister, Government

Recommendations of 6th CPC in para 6.1.13 regarding lateral entry against identified SAG/HAG posts requiring technical/ Specialized knowledge

No. AB. 14017/34/2008-Estt. (RR) (Pt.) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training New Delhi, the 17th June, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Recommendations of 6th CPC in para 6.1.13 regarding lateral entry against identified SAG/HAG posts requiring technical/ Specialized knowledge. The Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC) have inter alia recommended in para 6.1.13 of its Report that some of the SAG and HAG posts in Government requiring technical or specialized knowledge and which are not encadred in any of the Service be identified and filled by suitable officers within the Government as well as by the outsiders.

Promotion of LDC as UDC of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) on ad-hoc basis-Continuance of Ad-hoc appointments regarding

No.3/2/2010-CS-II(Vol.II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi dated 19th June 2013. Office Memorandum Subject : Promotion of LDC as UDC of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) on ad-hoc basis-Continuance of Ad-hoc appointments regarding.

Central Civil Pensioners Problems Directly Resolves - Pensioners Portal

Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare once again published the order as a r emainder that the pensioners individual issues may settle in person in New Delhi office on every Wednesday between 1500 and 1600 Hrs... Introducing a dedicated day for attending pensioners in person...

Dopt orders 2013 : Continuation of ad-hoc appointment in the grade of Assistant of CSS-regarding.

No. 4/2/2006-CS-II(B)  Government of India  Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions  Department of Personnel & Training 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan market, New Delhi, dated the 19th June, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject :- Continuation of ad-hoc appointment in the grade of Assistant of CSS-regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated 21.12.2012 on the subject mentioned above, vide which Cadre Units were permitted to continue ad-hoc appointments in the grade of Assistant upto 30.06.2013. Further continuance of these appointments has been reviewed in this Department and it has been decided that the period of the ad-hoc appointment of those UDCs of CSCS who are working as Assistants of CSS on ad-hoc basis may be extended upto 31.12.2013 or till regular Assistants become available, whichever is earlier.

Cancellation and Refund Rules - Amendments in Railway Passengers Refund Rules

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. TCII/2003/l2/Refund Policy  New Delhi, dated 14/06/2013 The General Managers, All Indian Railways. Sub: Amendments in the certain provisions of Refund Rules. 1. Revision of certain provisions of Refund rule (appearing in No. 213 of IRCA Coaching Tariff No. 26 Part-I (Volume-l)) has been done vide Gazette notification No. G.S.R. 362(E) dated 06.06.2013. Accordingly a copy of the Gazette Notification is enclosed herewith. The same has been uploaded on the Indian Railways website. 2. This will come into effect from 01/07/2013. 3. The changes in the refund rule wherever required should be carried out in manual ticketing system and in PRS, UTS, SPTMs etc. 4. Special arrangements should be made to ensure that necessary instructions and the revised refund rules should reach the staff well in time. Steps should also be taken to ensure that the staff fully understand these changes in the refund rule a

Posts of GMs/Deputy GMs/Asstt. GMs in Nationalized Banks – guidelines regarding.

F.No.2/19/2004-IR Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Jeevan Deep, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001. Dated the June 14, 2013 To CEOs of all Nationalized Banks Subject : Posts of General Managers/Deputy General Managers/Asstt. General Managers in Nationalized Banks – guidelines regarding. Sir, In continuation of this Department’s letters No.2/19/2011-IR dated 23.12.2011 and 16.3.2012 on the subject cited above, I am directed to state that after careful consideration, the following parameters have been decided based on the business mix as on 31.3.2013 for determining the posts of GMs :-

Promotion process 2013-14 – Relaxations regarding Rural/Semi-urban experience and field experience for Specialist Officers

F.No.4/11/3/2013-IR Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Jeevan Deep, IIIrd Floor, Parliament Street, New Delhi Dated the June 3, 2013 To CEOs of all PSBs  Subject: Promotion process 2013-14 – Relaxations regarding Rural/Semi-urban experience and field experience for Specialist Officers  Sir,  I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter of even number dated 4.4.2013 and 22.5.2013 on the above subject and to say that references received from PSBs seeking relaxations in the guidelines for promotion process 2013-14 have been examined in this Department.

Financial Services Orders - Delay in payment of pensionary benefits to the Ex-Servicemen

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