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Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers is released on the last working day of the succeeding month and is updated on the same day in the Website.

All India General Index

Index Number	Base Year	December 2019	January 2020
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers – CPI(IW)	2001=100	330	330

AICPIN for the month of January 2020 – Expected DA from July 2020 – Central Government Employees News

No. 5/1/2020-CPI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT

LABOUR BUREAU

CLEREMONT, SHIMLA-171004

DATED: 28th February, 2020

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – January, 2020

The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2020 (AICPIN) remained stationary at 330 (three hundred and thirty). On 1-month percentage change, it showed no change between December, 2019 and January, 2020 when compared with the increase of (+) 1.99 per cent between December, 2018 and January, 2019.

The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Housing group contributing (+) 2.38 percentage points to the total change which was offset by Food group with a negative contribution of 2.15 percentage points to total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Groundnut Oil, Mustard Oil, Vanaspati Ghee, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Dairy Milk, Fresh Milk, Milk Buffalo, Chillies Dry, Coconut, Cooking Gas, Fire Wood, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this was offset by Onion, Arhar Dal, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, French Bean, Gourd, Green Coriander leaves, Lady Finger, Palak, Peas, Radish, Tomato, Toilet Soap, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 7.49 per cent for January, 2020 as compared to 9.63 per cent for the previous month and 6.60 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 10.61 per cent against 12.22 per cent of the previous month and 0.97 per cent during the corresponding month an year ago.

At centre level, Haldia recorded the maximum increase of 34 points followed by Srinagar and Tiruchirapally (9 points each). Among others, 5 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 4 points in 4 centres, 3 points in 7 centres, 2 points in 2 centres and 1 point in 5 centres. On the contrary, Rourkela and Kolkata recorded a maximum decrease of 7 points each followed by Mercara with 6 points fall. Among others, 5 points fall was observed in 2 centres, 4 points in 8 centres, 3 points in 12 centres, 2 points in another 12 centres and 1 point in 6 centres. Rest of 12 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 35 centres are above All-India Index and 43 centres’ indices are below national average.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2020 will be released on Tuesday 31st March, 2020. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

(AMRIT LAL JANGID)

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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F. No. 11013/1/2016-Estt.A-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training (Establishment A-III Desk)

North Block, New Delhi — 110001

Dated: 27 February, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964—reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department O.M. No. 11013/1/2016­Estt.A-Ill dated 5.08.2019 (copy enclosed) to say that the competent authority has now approved the modification in Para 3 and Para 4 of the existing O.M. dated 5.08.2019. Para 3 and Para 4 of existing OM dated 5.08.2019 are modified as under:

3. The policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which Government servants can hold elective office in any body in their entire career has been reviewed and it has been decided that a Government servant may be allowed to hold elective office in any body, whether incorporated or not, for period of two terms or for a period of 5 years, whichever is earlier, for which prior sanction would be required when a Government servant contests an election in such body, as per existing rules.

4. It is, therefore, necessary for the Competent Authority to keep in mind all the relevant factors while granting permission under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. In cases where the Government servants have assumed charge of elected posts prior to the issuing of O.M. dated 5.08.2019, they may be allowed to complete the full period of their current tenure, except in cases where there are charges of corruption and adverse audit paras etc.“

2. All Ministries/Departments/Offices are requested to bring the above instructions to the notice of all administrative authorities under their control.

3. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these order are issued after consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)

Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

To

The Secretaries of All Ministries/Departments

(as per the standard list)

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Today, a delegation of GENC under the leadership of Shri Sadhu Singh- Secretary General –GENC and Shri M.P. Singh Ji- Hon’ble Vice President –BMS (Central) met to Shri Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Prime Minister Office (Deptt. of Personnel & Training ) . Shri Mukesh Singh Ji – Secretary General –BPMS and from BPEF S.K. Singh Secretary General were also in delegation and attended the meeting. Compassionate Appointment , very good Bench Mark, one additional increment to the retirees of June and some other issues of Central Govt. Employees was discussed. We have given two demand of Postal Department to Hon’ble Minister.

1. Provision of pay stepping in MACP:- The experiment to introduce MACP by replacing TBOP/BCR was nice but after implementation of MACP in some cases the Junior employees are getting more pay than their seniors. It is also necessary to mention here that a lot number of court cases are pending in different Courts and some Judgment came from courts .

So, it is requested to make the provision of pay stepping in MACP

2. Pay parity to PA/SA with Inspector of Post Offices:- It is to inform that upto 5th CPC the pay of Inspector of Post Offices and PA/SA (TBOP) was same but it is quite surprising that 6th CPC has changed this parity without any valid ground.. It is also necessary to mention here that the educational qualification of both the cadre became same in new R/R In 5th CPC when the pay scale of the entire Clerical grade was 3200-4000 the Entry pay scale of PA/SA was 4000-6000. It is requested to grant pay parity to PA/SA – TBOP (MACP-I) with IPO.

 GENC Demands:

1. Coverage of NPS to OPS option for those Employees who were appointed on or after 1/1/2004 on the behalf of vacancy arisen and advertised before 31-12-2003 also.

2. Regarding Benchmark of “Very good” in place “Good for benefit of ACP/MACP and promotion.

3. One Notional increment for pensionery benefit to those employee who are getting retirement on 30 June.

4. Simplification of Compassionate Ground Appointment Rules.

5. After giving one time relaxation to all pending cases for compassionate appointment and enhance 5% to 15%.

6. To opt 7th Pay Commission option exercise should be beyond to date of notification is as 25/7/2016.

7. Regarding regularization and exploitation of Contract / Casual work in Govt. institution. 

Hon’ble Minster has assured the delegation to do the needful in this regard.

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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL

BANGALORE BENCH: BANGALORE

ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.170/01707/2018

DATED THIS THE 31st DAY OF JANUARY, 2020

HON’BLE DR.K.B.SURESH, JUDICIAL MEMBER

HON’BLE SHRI C.V.SANKAR, ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER

M.Lingaraju

S/o H.Manchaiah

Aged about: 59 years

Working as MTS

Basavanagudi HO

Bangalore-560004.

Residing at: No.117, II Main

III Cross, Kastribadavane

Kamalanagar

Bangalore-560079.

….Applicant

(By Advocate Sri P.Kamalesan)

Vs.

1. Union of India

Reptd by Director General of Posts

Department of Post Dak Bhavan

New Delhi-110001.

2.Post Master General

Bangalore Region

Bangalore-560001.

3.Chief Post Master General

Karnataka Circle

Bangalore-560001.

4.Senior Superintendent of Post Offices

Bangalore South Division

Bangalore-560001.

5.Senior Post Master

Basavanagudi HO

Bangalore-560004.

….Respondents

(By Advocate Sri M.Vasudeva Rao, Sr.PC for CG )

ORDER

(PER HON’BLE SHRI C.V.SANKAR, MEMBER (ADMN)

The case of the applicant is that he was engaged as a casual labour during the year 1984 and conferred temporary status from 1.12.1989. After completion of 3 years as Temporary status casual labour, he was treated on par with Group-D status from 1.12.1995 and he was posted as LR Group-D at Basavanagudi HO from 23.1.2009 and placed under new pension scheme. Aggrieved by placing him under new pension scheme, the applicant has filed OA.No.1436/2014 which was allowed by this Tribunal vide order dtd.16.6.2015 holding that the applicant was eligible to be placed under CCS Pension Rules 1972(Annexure-A1). The respondents challenged the said order before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in WP.No.54224/2015 which was dismissed by the High Court vide order dtd.1.2.2016(Annexure-A3). Thereafter, the 3rd respondent issued orders dtd.1/4.7.2016 to comply with the orders of this Tribunal(Annexure-A4). The 4th respondent issued order dtd.22.7.2016 to modify the date of appointment of the applicant from 23.1.2009 to 1.12.1995(Annexure-A5). The applicant was granted 1st financial upgradation under MACP w.e.f. 1.9.2008 vide Memo dtd.16.8.2016 of the 4th respondent(Annexure-A6). Vide Memo dtd.16.8.2016, the applicant was granted 2nd MACP w.e.f. 17.12.2015. Thereafter, the 4th respondent issued orders dtd.12.2.2018(Annexure-A8) for modifying the date of appointment of the applicant from 1.12.1995 to 10.1.2012 and order dtd.3.7.2018(Annexure-A9) for withdrawing the 1st and 2nd MACPs. Then the applicant submitted a petition to the Secretary, Dept. of Posts, New Delhi on 4.7.2018 against the orders of the 4th respondent(Annexure-A10). Thereafter, the 5th respondent issued an order dtd.10.7.2018(Annexure-A11) to the applicant directing to credit the overpaid pay and allowances working out to Rs.2,06,491/- from 1.9.2008 to 30.6.2018 due to

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Exam Name: Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2018 (Tier-II)

Result: 
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2018 (Tier-II), List Of Candidates Qualified For Dest For The Posts of DEO In Other Than C&AG (List-1): 

Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2018 (Tier-II), List Of Candidates Qualified For Dest For The Post of DEO In C&AG (List-2): 
Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2018 (Tier-II), List Of Candidates Qualified For Typing Test For The Posts of PA, SA, JSA, LDC, Etc (List-3): 
Write-up (Cut-off): 

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Consolidated instructions on Life Certificate and commencement of family pension if pensioner / family pensioner is living abroad

Consolidated instructions on Life Certificate and commencement of family pension if pensioner / family pensioner is living abroad

Consolidated instructions on Life Certificate and commencement of family pension if pensioner / family pensioner is living abroad

No. 12/5/2020-P&PW(C)-6363
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

8th Floor, Janpath Bhawan,
Janpath, New Delhi-01
Dated: 20th February, 2020

CIRCULAR

Subject: Consolidated instructions on Life Certificate and commencement of family pension if pensioner / family pensioner is living abroad

This Department has been receiving grievances of pensioners residing abroad mentioning the difficulties and inconvenience faced by them with respect to submission of life certificate as well as commencement/continuation of family pension. Instructions have already been issued from time to time on the above subject in order to ensure Ease of Living for them. The circulars have been consolidated and arc as under:-

i. In the case of a pensioner residing abroad, the following methods arc available for submission of life certificate –

a. If he/she is drawing pension through any bank included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the life certificate may be signed by an officer of the Bank.

b. An authorized official of the Embassy of India/High Commission of India/Indian Consulates may issue the life certificate.

c. In case the pensioner is unable to visit the Embassy/Consulate, he/she may
submit requisite documents by post to the Embassy/Consulate, including Doctor’s Certificate showing the pensioner’s inability to present himself/herself in person. Embassy of India/High Commission/Indian Consulate may also assist pensioners/family pensioners in submission of the Life Certificate.

d. A Pensioner, not resident in India, in respect of whom a duly authorized agent produces a Life Certificate, signed by a magistrate or a notary or an officer of an Indian authorized Bank or Diplomatic Representative of India, is exempted from special appearance.

e. There have been complaints that life certificate submitted over the counter of pension paying branches arc misplaced causing delay in payment of monthly pension. ln order to alleviate the hardship faced by pensioners , agency banks arc instructed to mandatorily issue duly signed acknowledgements. They were also advised to consider entering the receipt of life certificate in CBS and issue a system generated acknowledgements which would serve the twin purpose of acknowledgem ent as well as real time updation of records.

(RBI/2018-1911 DGBA. GBD.No.-1131.02.00712018-19, dated 2nd July, 2018)

ii. For commencement of family pension, after demise of a pensioner residing abroad following procedure will be followed –

a. In case the pensioner and spouse are holding a joint account, the requirement of Form 14 has been dispensed with. The spouse may inform the pension disbursing Bank of the death of the pensioner and request the bank for commencement of family pension , through a simple letter. He/she may enclose a copy of death certificate of the pensioner, PPO, proof of his/her own age/date of birth and an undertaking for recovery of excess payment. In other cases, i.e., where the pension is not being credited to the joint bank account of the pensioner, Fonn 14 will be continued to be obtained by the banks from the family pensioner. However, the condition of attestation of Form 14 has been done away with and witnessing by two persons has been considered as sufficient.

(G.l. D/o of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s 0.M No.112712011-P&PW(E ) dated, 20th September, 2013)

b. In case of family pensioners who arc unable to visit to India for personal identification, they may be allowed pension/famil y pension on the basis of a certificate to be issued by an authorized official of the Embassy of India/High Commission of India/Indian Consulate in the country where the pensioner is residing. This certificate i s to be issued on verification of Pensioner/Family Pensioner on the basis of the photograph available in the PPO or on the basis of the photograph available on the Passport.

(CGA’s Authority No.-.f No. 1(7)/CPAO Scheme Book/2005/TA/585 dated 22.09.2006)

2. CPPCs/Branches of all the Pension disbursing banks may be advised to strictly comply with the above instructions.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(Rajesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No.23310 I 08

To,

1. Chairman, Railway Board
2. Secretary, CPV and Overseas Indian Affairs
3. Secretary, Department of Financial Services
4. Secretary, Ex-Servicemen Welfare
5. Secretary Posts
6. Secretary Telecom
7. Controller General of Accounts, Department of Expenditure
8. MDs of all the Pension Disbursing Banks
9. Head of CPPCs of All Pension Disbursing Banks.
10. Coordination Division, Ministry of Externa l Affairs, Room No 29 A, South Block, New Delhi-O J. .
11. Central Pension Accounts Officer, CPAO, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi. 12. NIC: – for posting on the website of the Department.

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