MHA has proposed to the Seventh Pay Commission a special pay for paramilitary personnel at par with the Army

In a move that will benefit over nine lakh paramilitary personnel, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed to the Seventh Pay Commission a “special pay” on par with the Army and has also batted for a better leave structure for the personnel who are deployed for counter-insurgency operations across the country. If MHA’s proposal to give extra allowance to the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel is accepted, a constable will be richer by at least Rs 48,000 per annum.

The Seventh pay Commission was constituted by the UPA government in February 2014, just before they went out of power. The MHA has also proposed creation of the post of a “head constable” in every section (roughly comprising 11 personnel) for better promotion opportunity.

“A standard company of any paramilitary generally consists of 100 personnel, which has nine sections. Presently there are only two head constables (HC) per section and if the MHA’s proposal is accepted, one more post of HC will be added,” said a senior official.

The Seventh Pay Commission will revise the salaries of over 50 lakh central government employees and remuneration of 30 lakh pensioners. The Sixth Pay Commission that was set up in 2006 cost the exchequer an additional Rs 26,035 crore.

A large number of paramilitary forces officers have quit in the last five years due to stagnation and tough working conditions. Around 9,000 personnel quit BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF and SSB due to unfavourable working conditions.

“While in the Army an officer is entitled to 20 casual leaves and jawans are entitled for 30 casual leaves, in the CAPF all the personnel are entitled to 15 days casual leave. The MHA has proposed to increase this too,” the official said.

“It has been a longstanding demand of CAPF to provide them parity with the Army as the nature of their duties have changed over the years. They are deployed in areas affected by Maoists, which have tough living conditions and are also prone to high risk,” the official said.

source:Indian Express

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will recruit 5000 new Teachers soon

Faced with the problem of adverse pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) in many Kendriya Vidyalayas of the country and strictly adhering to the guidelines of Right to Education Act (RTEA), KV Sangathan would soon be recruiting over 5,000 new teachers. Among these, over 400 new teachers would be recruited in Varanasi region.

Of 1,100 odd KVs spread across the country, there are many where the strength of students is over 50 per class and in some cases, it reaches around 65.

Deputy commissioner, KVS, regional office, Varanasi, PV Sai Ranga Rao said: “KVS had always been following RTE. From the coming academic session in April 2015, we would adhere to the set norms in every respect, including PTR.” In accordance to RTE, the TTR would be brought down to the prescribed norm i.e. one teacher for every 40 students (for class I to 5) and one teacher for every 35 students (for class 6-8).

KVS has asked principals of all the schools to furnish information pertaining to how many more teacher they would require to follow the norms of PTR as per the RTE Act. “Now that the number of teachers to be recruited is known, the Sangathan would soon start recruitment process,” Rao said.

Principal of KV, New Cantt, Shalini Dikshit said that the work load of teachers in a class of 65 students would be divided among two teachers. It will benefit pupils.

Rao said: “We would require more teachers for science which could be around 150. Likewise, the numbers could be anything around 90 for mathematics, English and other subjects.”

Source: Times of India

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Requisitions for release of Emergency Quota – Reiteration of certain provisions

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2015/TG-1/14/EQ

NewDelhi, Dated 21.1.2015

The General Managers,
All Zonal Railways

Commercial Circular No. 02 of 2015

Sub: Requisitions for release of Emergency Quota – Reiteration of certain provisions

Instructions were issued vide CC No. 10/2011 dated 9.2.2011 laying down the procedure for submission of requests for release of emergency quota (EQ).

1. It has been noted that though comprehensive instructions on this issue have been laid down, sometimes the requests for EQ are devoid of the details of the passenger travelling and the recommending authority, which hampers the verification process. In view of this, it is reiterated that compliance of provisions contained in para xiii, xvi, and xxi of CC 10/2011 which are reproduced as under, may please be ensured:-

(i) Para xiii- the written requests for release of berths/seats out of emergency quota must be signed by a Gazetted Officer;

(ii) Para xvi – in all the requisitions received for release of berths out of emergency quota, the signatory should be asked to mention his/her telephone no./mobile no.

(iii) Para xviii- it would be the responsibility of the person signing the requisition to ensure the credentials of the party travelling aud shall be fully responsible for the same.

(iv) Para xxi- with a view to prevent the malpractices, reservation requests received from various quarters should be checked from time to time aud in cases where there is doubt about the genuineness of the request/letter, the position may be checked up by speaking to the persons concerned on phone for ensuring the genuineness of the requisition.

3. It may be ensured that all reservation requisition slips should contain the Name, Designation, and Phone/mobile number of the recommending authority and Name, Address, and Phone/mobile number of any one of the passengers.

4. Necessary instructions in this regard may be issued to all concerned.

-sd-

(Vikram Singh)

Director Passenger Marketing

Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/Comm-Cir-2015/CC_02_2015.pdf

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DOPT Clarification on Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC

No.14028/2/2012.Estt.(L)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, dated the 9th February, 2015.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC- clarification.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s O.M. No. 31011/4/2008- Estt.(A), dated 23 September, 2008 allowing encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC and to say that references have been received with regard to the number of times that a Government servant can avail of the encashment within the same block.

2. It is clarified that the Government servants governed by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 and entitled to avail LTC may encash earned leave upto 10 days at the time of availing both types of LTCs, i.e. ‘Hometown’ and ‘anywhere in India’. However, when the one and the same LTC is being availed of by the Government servant and his family members separately in a block year, encashment of leave would be restricted to one occasion only.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(Mukul Ratra)

Director

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Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts in Non Statutory Departmental Canteen

No. 3/2/2009-Dir.(C)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training .

Look Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,

New Delhi, dated 09/2/2015

Subject : Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts in Non Statutory Departmental Canteen/ Tiffin Rooms Located in Central Government Offices.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s 0M of even number dated 4/6/2014 and 22/5/2013 wherein Model Recruitment Rules (RRs) for various Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ posts in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices were circulated.

2. It has been decided to amend the Model RRs for Canteen employees. The matter regarding amendment to Model RRs for Canteen employees has been examined in consultation with Estt.(RR), DOPT and it has been decided to amend the provision of Model RR as under:

Download : Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts in Non Statutory Departmental Canteen

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7th Pay Commission to consider better deal for Short Service Commission

The blog “indianmilitary.info” has posted an article insisting the Services to ensure a better deal for Short Service Commission Scheme from 7th Pay Commission. The views of the author regarding this matter, posted in his blog is given below

Now that the issues tagged with the 7th Central Pay Commission are gaining momentum, it is very important to again bring to light the matters related to the scheme of Short Service Commission, which arguably is being thought of as the backbone of the officer cadre of the defence services for the future.

A few years ago, the Short Service Commission Scheme of the Army was regressively tweaked from the earlier 5+5+4 system to the 10+4 system making service of 10 years compulsory in the Army for such officers. This was ostensibly done to make the scheme more ‘attractive’, but ironically, this is the greatest disservice that could ever be rendered and has had just the opposite effect. The reasons why I say so can be fathomed from this old post of mine:

A. There is no seniority protection in the civil services for former SS officers anymore, which means that an ex-SSCO starts his/her civil career alongwith civil direct recruits 10 years younger to him/her and atleast two ranks junior to his/her former status in the Army.

B. If joining the corporate world, the ex-SS officer again starts at a point of the ladder where he/she competes with youngsters who already have had a head-start which the former SS officer missed out due to his/her joining the Army.

C. Ex-Servicemen benefits are entitled only on completion of terms of engagement which means that the said benefits which were earlier available after 5 years, are now available after serving for 10.

D. 10% of appointments at Assistant Commandant (Lieutenant equivalent) level in the CAPFs are reserved for SSCOs. There is no protection of seniority. Hence, ex-SSCOs of Major and Lt Col level are expected to join at Lieut level (GP 5400) in the CAPFs which makes the entire reservation redundant.

E. After completing 10 years of service, an SSCO is in his/her 30s and to expect him/her to then look around for a fruitful career, in my opinion, is otiose.

It may be important to point out that in the civil services, in accordance with Rule 49 (2) (b) of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, civil employees become eligible for pension after serving the govt for 10 years, whereas our SSCOs are released without a pension and are only granted a gratuity even after serving 14 years. After the 6th CPC, civil employees are now entitled to full pension after serving 10 years under the ibid rule (it was 33 years for full pension prior to 6th CPC). Of course the 10 year rule on the civil side only applies to those who are released or retired after completing 10 years and not to voluntary retirees.

On learning that the defence services had made no recommendation of a proper pension scheme for SSCOs to the 7th CPC, I had duly pointed out its very pertinent requirement if we were to ensure retention of talent in this very important cadre of the defence services.

In short, the top brass of the Ministry of Defence and also the defence services, without being unduly guided by personal opinions of their staff, must take a holistic view and address the following issues to retain talent in the Short Service Commission and to maintain the izzat and sheen of the military rank in the civil society in general:

(1) Reverting back to the system of 5+5+4 years terms of engagement rather than the 10+4 years which leaves our officers neither here nor there.

(2) Introduction of pension after 10 years for those who opt to continue beyond 5 years on the lines of Rule 49 (2)(b) on the civil side, or a suitable contributory pension scheme.

(3) Ensuring retention and protection of seniority and status in the civil services for SSCOs.

(4) Restoration of outpatient medical facilities to released SSCOs and ECOs whichwere illegally withdrawn by the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services.

Though the above steps are not exhaustive, it is only now that putting our brains together could make any positive dent, otherwise, the matter would further be postponed for another 10 years to the next pay commission. The Services HQ should stand up and take a call!

Source: www.indianmilitary.info

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Preparations for oral evidence before Seventh Central Pay Commission – AIRF

A.I.R.F.

ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN’S FEDERATION

No.AIRF/405(VII CPC)

Dated: February 5, 2015

Most Urgent

The General Secretaries,

All Affiliated Unions,

Dear Comrades,

Sub: Preparations for oral evidence before Seventh Central Pay Commission

You are aware that the schedule of holding hearings by the VII CPC may appear on any day, and oral evidence is likely to commence from March 2015.

We must prepare ourselves for oral evidences as was produced before the previous Pay Commissions.

During VI CPC hearing, following 15 groups were formed:-

(i) Loco & Traffic Running Staff, including Supervisory and Inspectorial Cadres

(ii) Technicians of all departments

(iii) Signal, Telecommunication, Electrical & Mechanical Departments

(iv) Technical Supervisors of all departments.

(v) Transportation(operating Staff), including Controllers and Station Managers

(vi) Accounts, EDP, Cashiers etc.

(vii) Stores Department and Printing Press Staff

(viii) Trackmen, Patrolmen, Gatemen, Trolleymen, Keymen, Mate and P. Way Supervisors

(ix) Production Units, Workshops and Scientific Staff

(x) Works, Bridge and Track Machines

(xi) Commercial Staff

(xii) Health & Medical Staff

(xiii) Legal, School, Canteen Staff, RDSO and Other Misc. Staff

(xiv) Ministerial Staff, viz. Stenographers, Rajbhasha/Official Language, Publicity Inspector etc.

(xv) General Issues, including working conditions, job hazards, career growth, allowances etc.(other

than those mentioned in the NC/JCM Memorandum) represented by the leaders of the AIRF.

In addition to above, for the first time, Women Employees’ Group was also given patient hearing separately by the VI CPC on special efforts of the AIRF.

Every Zonal Railway Union must decide one representative for each group, having outstanding ability and dedication as also deep overall knowledge of the departments of the concerned group.

One representative from each of the affiliated unions in the Production Units/Metro Railway Kolkata and RDSO for overall evidence in the same spirit.

Representatives, so decided, be guided to go through the memorandum of the AIRF submitted to VII CPC as also technological and system changes added in the railway system in various departments.

Video Clippings/PowerPoint Presentations of intricate posture workings, sophisticated works, locomotives, coaches, wagons, bridges, maintenance depots, sheds, yards, traction, RRIs etc. be also compiled for the presentation besides preparation to reflect human input in performing particularjob content. Write-ups should be very brief and pointed so as to complete the evidence within maximum 10 minutes.

Like past, “Internal Meetings” of the AIRF will be managed one-day in advance of the hearing of the particular groups at the respective places, which will be communicated, once schedule of the hearings is finalized by the Pay Commission, and the names of the representatives to appear for the evidence will be decided after Internal Meeting, based on the limitation of the Pay Commission.

Hoping your due attention.

Yours faithfully,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

General Secretary

Source: http://www.nrmu.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/VII-CPC-Related-Communication.pdf

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Request for Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability – Draft OM

F. No. 25012/01/2015-Estt (A.IV)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

Establishment A-IV Desk

North Block, New Delhi-110 001

Dated: February 6th, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Request for Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that many Government servants seek voluntary retirement on medical grounds. Sec 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities,Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act) lays down that no establishment shall dispense with the services of an employee who acquires a disability during the course of service. It is proposed that any Government servant seeking voluntary retirement on medical grounds may be apprised of the above provisions of PWD ACT, in order that he can take a considered decision.

2. A draft of the office memorandum to be issued in this regard is enclosed. Comments/ suggestions are invited on the proposal. Comments may kindly be sent to the undersigned by Email at dse@nic.in or by FAX at 011-23093179 by 20-02-2015

(J.A. aidyanathan)

Director(E)

Te1:23093179

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