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Retirement Age of Doctors increased to 65 years – Cabinet Decision on 27.9.2017

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Retirement Age of Doctors increased to 65 years – Cabinet Decision on 27.9.2017 Government enhances superannuation age of doctors to 65 years A visionary and pragmatic decision that will strengthen the health services in the country: J P Nadda The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the enhancement of superannuation age of doctors other than doctors of the Central Health Services (CHS) falling under various Departments/Ministries/autonomous organisations, to 65 years. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda, welcomed the Cabinet decision and stated that it is a very visionary and pragmatic decision that will strengthen the health services in the country. “Through this forward looking step, the services of experienced doctors shall be available to bring quality health services to the people. It will help in retaining the existing strength of experienced doctors thereby providing better patient care satisfac

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

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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 provisi

6th CPC DA Orders from July 2017 – 136% to 139%

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6th CPC DA Orders from July 2017 – 136% to 139% Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continues to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 6th Central Pay Commission No.1/3/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, dated the 26th September, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject- Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.7.2017 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM. of even No. dated 7th April, 2017 revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2017 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission.

5th CPC DA Orders from July 2017 – 264% to 268%

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5th CPC DA Orders from July 2017 – 264% to 268% Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continues to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission No.1/3/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, dated the 26th September, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM. of even No. dated 7th April, 2017 revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2017 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre~revised pay scales as per 5th Central Pay Commission. 2.The rate

SBI revises service charges on maintaining monthly average balance

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SBI revises service charges on maintaining monthly average balance Mumbai, September 25, 2017: State Bank of India (SBI) has reviewed the requirement of maintaining Monthly Average Balance (MAB) and the charges for non-maintenance of MAB. In this context SBI would like to state that financial inclusion including JAN DHAN Accounts have never been subject to any charges. In respect of the rest, it has now been decided to exempt the pensioners, beneficiaries of social benefits from the Government and accounts of Minors. Therefore, this is in addition to the already exempted categories under PMJDY accounts and Basic Savings Bank Deposits Accounts (BSBD). The Bank has also decided to treat the metro and urban centres in the same category and the requirement of MAB in metro centres stands reduced to Rs.3000/- . For non-maintenance of MAB, the charges have also been revised downward ranging from 20% to 50% across all population groups and categories. The charges at semi-urban and r

Checklist for PAOs for Processing of Revision Pension Authorities (7th CPC) before affixing Digital Signatures

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Checklist for PAOs for Processing of Revision Pension Authorities (7th CPC) before affixing Digital Signatures 1) Class of the pensioner may be checked. 2) In Serial No. 3 of the Revision Format Old pay details may please be checked. In some cases pensioner retired in 3rd, 4th or 5th CpC whereas details are shown of 6th CPC. 3) In some revision cases it has been observed that commuted portion of pension is shown even after completion of 15 years. 4) “FROM DATE” of Fanlily Pension (Enhanced Rate) at Serial No.5(d) should be left blank in cases where pensioner is alive and drawing the pension. 5) “FROM DATE” of Family pension (Normal Rate) at serial No.5 (e) should be left blank in cases where pensioner is alive and drawing the pension. 6) In case Family Pension (Enhanced Rate) applicable, From Date at serial No. 5 (d) should be shown w.e.f. 01.01.2016. 7) “FROM DATE” of Family pension (Normal Date) at Serial No.5 (e) should be mentioned as 01.01.2016 in ca

Aadhaar linking and interoperability of GPF, PPF and EPF

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Aadhaar linking and interoperability of GPF, PPF and EPF Aadhaar linking and interoperability of General Provident Fund (GPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) -regarding. No.CAIU/011(44)2016/Aadhar/10273 Date: 22 SEP 2017 To All ACCs (Zones) including ACC (ASD), All RPFC-I/ RPFC 11 (Regional Offices), Sub:- Aadhaar linking and interoperability of General Provident Fund (GPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) -regarding. Sir, Please find enclosed herewith a letter No.D-11011/36/2016-DBT (Cab.) dated 29.08.2017 received from Assistant Director, Cabinet Secretariat, DBT Mission forwarding therewith record of discussions of the meeting held under the Chairmanship of Joint Secretary, DBT Mission on 25.08.2017, wherein it has been directed that all the Departments should ensure 100% of Aadhaar seeding by December 31,2017. 2. It is requested to implement the instructions issued by the Cabine