7 CPC-- Visit Bengaluru between 25th to 27th August 2014

The commission has, in its first phase of interaction, been seeking the views of various stakeholders on its terms of reference. To this end, meetings have been held in Delhi with various organisations and heads of various agencies.

In its second phase of interaction, the Commission plans to hold meetings in different parts of the country to facilitate stakeholders staying in various areas to present their views personally before the Commission and ensure larger representation. This exercise is being undertaken to enable the Commission to get a firsthand impression about the functioning and the condition of service prevailing in different parts of the country.

EID MUBARAK

POSTMASTER CADRE WEBSITE WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY RAMZAN

EID MUBARAK

Salary / Pension Credit in Finacle

DOP Salary / Pension Credit in Finacle

Uploading the Salary / Pension file in FinacleMENU - 

HTTUM 

This option is available only for SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Pre-requisites

1. An excel file with the following columns to be prepared for Pension credit

2. An excel sheet with following columns to be prepared for Salary Credit

3. An exe will be provided to convert the above excel sheets to the prescribed txt formats.

4. The generated .txt files can be stored in the desired location.

(Please note: Uploading of salary and pension has to be done only after BEGIN OF DAY (BOD) of last working day ie 31/01/2014 January 2014)

Procedure to upload Salary / Pension 

1. In ‘Report to Field’, enter ‘DoP’.

2. Transaction subtype should be selected as ‘Transfer – Bank Induced’.

3. Select ‘POST’ option for Action.

Note : First Do the Action as Trial and Correct the Error before Post

4. Select ‘On successful upload’ for Rename File after Upload.

5. Select ‘Local File Path’ and click on ‘Submit’ button.

6. Next screen with ‘Browse’ button will be displayed; select the finacle format file. 

7. Click on Go/ press F4 using KeyBorad.

8. A message ‘Batch process initiated’ will be displayed.

9. Go to HPR to see the success report. Also check OFTI report for getting the details on posting. Note down the system generated Transaction ID.

10. Check whether the “SALARY UPLOAD ACCOUNT” (SOLID0409) is debited for the entire amount and also check the individual credit of salary for each account.

11. Check whether the “PENSION UPLOAD ACCOUNT” (SOLID0408) is debited for the entire amount and also check the individual credit of pension for each account.

12. Salary and Pension account will always be in Credit (-ve) to that extent of salary and pension payment made.

13. Take a print out of Ledger copy of SOLID0408 AND SOLID0409 using the menu 

HACLPOA

14. The Dr should be equivalent to the salary or pension credited for the month. It is the duty and responsibility of the Supervisor to ensure that the amount debited from Salary and Pension account is equivalent to the credits made in respective salary and pension accounts.

15. Check whether the system generated ID is posted using HTM. If it is not verified, Tran ID is to be verified by the Supervisor.

Source : http://dopfinacle.blogspot.in/

Tamilnadu Circle : Declaration of Select List in r/o DR Examination for MTS, 2014

Select List of candidates appeared in Direct Recruitment examination for the MTS, 2014 held on 01/06/2014 in Tamilnadu Circle is being uploaded in www.tamilnadupost.nic.in divisionwise from 22/07/2014. The selection is provisional and subject to satisfactory verification of relevant documents and certificates & the following clause, “Any further action and appointment will be subject to the outcome of the OA no. 310/00729/2014 filed by Shri V. Kumaresan Vs UOI rep. by DG Posts and 2 others.” This is only a selection and not an offer of appointment. The appointment of the candidate is subject to the completion of formalities like verification of all records, medical examination and verification of Character and antecedents. Call letters will be sent to the selected candidates by the respective appointing authorities. No correspondence will be entertained with Circle Office. 

CENTRE HAS NO LIABILITY SINCE FUND CREATED WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY PRIVATE INSURANCE FIRM

The New Pension Scheme (NPS) introduced under the New Pension Fund Development and Regulatory Authority (NPFDRA) Act passed by the United Progressive Alliance-II government with the support of the Bharatiya Janata Party will affect the existing pensioners as well as all those who joined the service prior to January 1, 2004, according to M. Krishnan, secretary-general of the Confederation of Central Government Employees (CCGE).

Speaking on ‘New Pension Scheme and its Impact’ on the second day of the two-day First Foundation All India Conference of the All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association (AIPRPA) here on Sunday, Mr. Krishnan said that the NPS was introduced by the Centre based on the recommendations of the Bhattacharji Committee which stated that the financial position of the Central government employees would be far better at the time of their retirement since they were getting better wages while in service.

President of India inaugurates bank and post office at their new locations in the President’s estate

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the President’s Estate Branch of United Bank of India and Rashtrapati Bhavan Post Office in their new buildings today (July 24, 2014).

The President’s Estate Branch of United Bank of India was established on February 28, 1976 and inaugurated by the then President of India, Late Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. 

Some PBI News

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

President's Secretariat 

24-July-2014 16:52 IST

President of India inaugurates bank and Post office at their new locations in the President’s estate 

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the President’s Estate Branch of United Bank of India and Rashtrapati Bhavan Post Office in their new buildings today (July 24, 2014).

The President’s Estate Branch of United Bank of India was established on February 28, 1976 and inaugurated by the then President of India, Late Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan Post Office started functioning as Viceroy’s Camp Post Office at Shimla on June 10, 1904. In 1948, it was renamed as Governor-General Post Office and in 1950, it was again renamed as President-Camp Post Office. On December 7, 1950 it got its present name. This Post Office caters to the needs of President’s Secretariat as well as residents of the President’s Estate.

The Bank and Post Office were relocated from a heritage building as part of measures to implement the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for the President’s Estate. A fitness centre for the staff of the President’s Estate was also inaugurated by the President today. 

II nd All India Conference of ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTMASTER CADRE

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTMASTER CADRE(CHQ)

Invites 

      Postmasters of India Post to attend II nd All India Conference to be held at Jaipur on 17th August 2014 at Venue OOPERRESTO LOUNGE, 8TH FLOOR, ARCADE TOWER K 12 MALVIYA MARG, C SCHEME, JAIPUR 302001 at 10.00 a.m. Expecting 5 delegates from each circle. Delegation fee Rs.500/- each.

Please confirm your attendence to the reception committee of Rajasthan Circle well in advance to make necessery arrangement. 

All are cardinally invited. 

Consolidated Instructions on Probation/Confirmation in Central Services

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DoPT OM

Declaration of Select List in r/o DR Examination for MTS, Tamilnadu Circle, 2014

Select List of candidates appeared in Direct Recruitment examination for the MTS, 2014 held on 01/06/2014 in Tamilnadu Circle is being uploaded in www.tamilnadupost.nic.in divisionwise from 22/07/2014. The selection is provisional and subject to satisfactory verification of relevant documents and certificates & the following clause, “Any further action and appointment will be subject to the outcome of the OA no. 310/00729/2014 filed by Shri V. Kumaresan Vs UOI rep. by DG Posts and 2 others.” This is only a selection and not an offer of appointment. The appointment of the candidate is subject to the completion of formalities like verification of all records, medical examination and verification of Character and antecedents. Call letters will be sent to the selected candidates by the respective appointing authorities. No correspondence will be entertained with Circle Office. Canteen Circle Office RLO Chennai PSD Chennai THIRUCHIRAPPALLI DIVISION

SB Orders Collections 2006 - 2011

 SB Orders Collections 2006 - 2011   ( Download )

2006

01/2006-Subject:-Mode of payments of deposits under   Sec 269 IT  Act (Rs 20000/- and exceeding by way of cheque

02-   Subject:- MIS Account Rules,2006 ; Regarding(No bonus on maturity w.e.f 13.06)

03-   Subject:- SCSS-2004-Clarification regarding ( FAQ on on premature closures  interest & claim settlement)

04-   Subject:- SCSS -2004,nomination through Power of Attorney : clarification 

05-   Subject:- SCSS-2004; clarification on payment of interest less than a quarter

23 daily habits that will make you smarter

Getting smarter isn't something that happens overnight. Instead, you have to build your intelligence every day through intentional daily habits.

In a recent Quora thread, "What would you do to be a little smarter every single day?", readers shared their advice on good habits you can establish.

Here are some simple actions that could help you become a smarter person.

1. Come up with 10 ideas every day. Think about how to reduce poverty, how to solve a daily problem you have, interesting movie ideas, or anything. It doesn't matter what subject your ideas fall into, as long as you're working your brain and your idea muscles. Your list might even lead to a new startup idea or writing subject. — Claudia Azula Altucher

TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR PM GRADE I OFFICIALS UNVEILED- NEWS FROM CHQ

TRAINING TO PM GRADE I PASSED CANDIDATES AT PTC MADURAI IS SCHEDULED FROM 18/8/2014 TO 23/9/2014. NO OF SEATS ALLOTTED: 29.

 -- 

N.Subramanian

Deputy General Secretary

AIPEU Gr C  CHQ

NEWDELHI- 110 008

7TH CPC COLLECTS VARIOUS DATA OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES

7th Pay Commission Collects Various Data of Central Government Employees

             7th Pay Commission recently called for information from all the Ministries and issued a format which requires various data about the central government employees working in Ministries / Departments. All the Ministries directed their respective departments to submit the information as required by Seventh central Pay Commission immediately. Many departments told that they have submitted the desired data/information in the prescribed format to seventh pay commission. The central government departments were asked to submit the fallowing information about central government employees.

QUESTION PAPERS OF POST MASTER GRADE-I EXAMINATION HELD ON 20.07.2014

POST MASTER GRADE-I EXAM-2014 - PAPER-ICLICK HERE

POST MASTER GRADE-I EXAM - 2014 - PAPER-II CLICK HERE

Courtesy : http://systempost.blogspot.in/

PRESERVATION PERIOD OF POST OFFICE RECORDS

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DETAILS OF EXISTING POST OFFICES FUNCTIONING IN OWN BUILDINGS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW 

Maharshtra Circle : Official Answer Key of PA/ SA Exam on 11/05/2014

Dear Friends… Here is the official Answer Key of Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam held in Maharshtra Postal Circle on 11/05/2014 shared by our friends GAJANAN GARUD & SHAIKH GAFFAR from Maharashtra circle . You can download the answer key as PDF from below link.

Download as PDF- Click Here

Proposed discontinuing transmission of MO Form/Advice through Surface-regarding.

In order to prevent frauds there is a proposal for discontinuance of transmission of  MO Form/ Advice through Surface mode and to be done electronically only. Before taking a final decision on the issue, Directorate has sought for views of the Circles vide Department of Posts (PO Division) letter No.3-2/2014-PO dated 17th July, 2014. 

Postal Exam : Update as on July 18, 2014 ( Answer Keys of Paper I )

Postal Exam : Update as on July 18, 2014 

Answer Keys of Paper I conducted on May 11, 2014 at Maharashtra (24), May 25, 2014 at West Bengal (32), June 01, 2014 at Gujrat (16) & June 22, 2014 at Madhya Pradesh (23) Postal Circles are now accessible. Candidates may LOGIN to view & post observations, if any, till July 23, 2014

Click to Login : http://www.pasadrexam2014.in/

7TH CPC COMMON MEMORANDUM – AT A GLANCE

Highlights of the Memorandum submitted on issues common to all Central Government employees to Secretary 7th Pay Commission.

JCM NC has also submitted Interim Memorandum on interim relief and Merger of DA.

1.      Pay scales are calculated on the basis of pay drawn pay in pay band + GP + 100% DA by employees as on 01.01.2014.

2.      7th CPC report should be implemented w.e.f. 01-01-2014. In future five year wage revision.

3.   Scrap New Pension Scheme and cover all employees under Old Pension and Family Pension Scheme.

4.   JCM has proposed minimum wage for MTS (Skilled) Rs.26,000 p.m.

5.   Ratio of minimum and maximum wage should be 1:8.

6.   General formula for determination of pay scale based on minimum living wage demanded for MTS is pay in PB+GP x 3.7.

7.   Annual rate of increment @ 5% of the pay.

8.   Fixation of pay on promotion = minimum two increments

9 (a) The pay structure demanded is as under:- (open ended pay scales – Total 14 pay scales)

      Existing Proposed (in Rs.)

NFPE WRITES TO Dte DEMANDING JUSTICE TO POSTMASTERS

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

CHQ: 1^st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi - 110001

 

Ref: PF/NFPE/Staff                                                               Dated – 16.07.2014

To

The Secretary

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

Sir,

Sub: -    Continuing injustice to the Postmaster cadre – request for remedial measures – reg.

By various references the injustice caused to the Postmaster cadre official have been brought to the notice of the Directorate but the results of the actions taken are yet to come. The minds of the affected Postmaster cadre officials are in the burning state and this disappointed category needs and deserves justice on the following issues.

1.       It is happened while calling for volunteers to Postmaster cadre, it was assured to the applicants under initial constitution vide para 4, 5, 6 of the Directorate letter No. DG (P) No. 4-17/2008-SPB II dated 07.02.2011, that the same years as minimum Qualifying service will be adhered for the promotions of Postmaster grade I to Postmaster Grade II and Postmaster III as in the cases of LSG to HSG II and HSG II to HSG I. Many senior HSG II officials opted for PM Grade II are now bypassed by junior HSG II officials remained in the General line by getting HSG I on completion of 3 years of Qualifying Service.

PM CADRE 7TH CPC MEMORANDUM - REVISED

    Postmaster Cadre officials, 7th CPC Memorandum has been submitted to the Hon'ble Chairman of 7th CPC.

     To Reach the maximum extend all the Postmaster Cadre officials are requested to download the memorandum from below link, please add their name and address in from column and despatch to the available Hon'ble Chairman address on or before 31.07.14

Please Click here to view the memorandum

PLI ROLLOUT & CREATION OF CPCs at HPO LEVEL-- WORKSHOP at PLI DIRECTORATE ON 17.07.2014

OPENING OF HOLIDAY HOME AT TIRUPATI FOR ALL CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES

MOST IMMEDIATE

No. D-11016/3/2009-Regions

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated 01-07-2014

Office Memorandum

Subject: Opening of holiday home at Tirupati.

Construction of holiday home at Tirupati has been completed and it has been decided to commence the booking of holiday home at Tirupati with immediate effect. Address of holiday home is D. No. 4-7-29/2, TUDA Apartments Complex, Near I.S. Mahal Threater,Nrisimha Teertham Road, Tirupati-517507. Tele/Telefax No. is 0877 2262211. 

Further, as per existing categories, holiday home at Tirupati comes under Category ‘C’ and accordingly, rates of booking will be charged.

2. NIC is requested to upload this office memorandum on the website of holiday homes i.e. www.holidayhomes.nic.in.

sd-/

(NS. Chauhan)

Assistant Director of Estates (Regions)

Source: www.holidayhomes.nic.in
[http://holidayhomes.nic.in/WriteReadData/Circulars/34OpeningofholidayhomeatTirupati.pdf]

India Post launched new website for Philately

Directorate has launched new website for Philately. www.postagestamps.gov.in All members and track in viewers are once again requested to open philatelic deposit account (PDA) at any philatelic bureau to get new released stamps and stationary at door step by free of cost.

Distance limit on issuing a Tatkal ticket

Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha has said that with a view to discourage short distance travel under the Tatkal scheme, the minimum distance for booking tickets under the Tatkal Scheme has been revised as under:-

Class	Minimum distance for charge (in km)
Second Sitting	100
AC Chair Car, Executive Class	250
Sleeper, 3AC Economy Class, AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier	500

Whether government would consider a reversal of this decision, Shri Manoj Sinha in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, said no change in policy is contemplated at present on the question.

Details of Rajya Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  RAILWAYS

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO  460

ANSWERED ON  11.07.2014

Distance limit on issuing a Tatkal ticket

460  SHRI K.N. BALAGOPAL
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether Government has decided to limit issuance of Tatkal ticket only to a minimum distance of 500 kilometers, changing the earlier set limit of 200 kilometers, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether Government is aware that this decision causes difficulties and financial loss to short distance travellers, especially travelling within small States like Kerala; and

(c) if so, whether Government would consider a reversal of this decision?

TDS Software Updated

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TDS Software : Download and Paste intoC:\Program Files\Tax Deductions\ folder

Developed by

Anudeep Sharma,

System Manager

SRM I Dn. Jalandhar,

Area-1 Chandigarh , Punjab

Mobile : 09417016663

Please send your feedback to email : managencypostoffice@gmail.com / sapost2@gmail.com

Restricted Holiday (R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri to be observed on 17th February, 2015

MOST IMMEDIATE

F.No.12/5/2014-JCA-2

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated 10th July, 2014

CORRIGENDUM

Subject : Restricted Holiday (R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri  to be observed on 17th February, 2015

The festival of Maha Shivratri falls during the year 2015 A.D. on 17th  February, 2015 (28 Magha, 1936 Saka Era, Tuesday). Inadvertently, this was not included in the list at Annexure-II of this Department’s O.M. of  even number dated 6-6-2014, under the heading “List of Restricted Holidays during the year 2015 for Administrative Offices of Central Government Located at Delhi/New Delhi”. The Annexure-II now stands amended to this extent.

2. Hindi version will follow.

sd/-

(Ashok Kumar)

Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Source: www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12_5_2014-JCA-2-10072014.pdf]

Some excerpts from Union Budget 2014-15 related to POST OFFICE

Kissan Vikas Patra

27.
Kissan Vikas Patra (KVP) was a very popular instrument among small savers. I plan to reintroduce the instrument to encourage people, who may have banked and unbanked savings to invest in this instrument. 

Small Savings
136.
To address the concerns of decline in savings rate and improving returns for small savers, I propose to revitalize small savings.

137.
My Government attaches utmost importance to the welfare of Girl Child. A special small savings instrument to cater to the requirements of educating and marriage of the Girl Child will be introduced. A National Savings Certificate with insurance cover will also be launched to provide additional benefits for the small saver.

138.
In the PPF Scheme, annual ceiling will be enhanced to Rs 1.5 lakh p.a. From Rs 1 lakh at present.

POST OFFICE CLEANLINESS ON PRIORITY IN ALL PTC TRAINING- Dte Instructions

Restricted Roliday(R.H.) on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri to be obseived on 17th February, 2015

CLICK HERE to view  DoPT Corrigendum

MEMORANDUM FOR THE CADRE OF POSTMASTERs SUBMITTED TO 7TH CPC CHAIRMAN

Dear Postmaster Cadre friends,

       Kindly find the below memorandum which has to be submitted to the 7th CPC chairman by post by the postmaster cadre officials. Kindly copy the below texts and include your name and and put signature and forward the same to the 7th pay commission chairman within 31.07.14 as required by the team of 7TH CPC. Send the maximum copies to the 7th CPC team so as only it shall reflect well in the recommendations of the 7TH CPC. Thanking you in advance.

   From

  To

      The Hon’ble Chairman

      7th Central Pay Commission,
      Post Box No. 4599, Hauz Khas P.O,
      New Delhi 110 016
      E-mail:- secy-7cpc@nic.in

Subject :Submission of Memorandum for POSTMASTER CADRE IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Respected Sir,

I am submitting herewith a Memorandum in respect of postmaster cadre of

Department of Posts.. Ten hard copies of the memorandum are submitted by post separately.It is humbly prayed that the rights of the right people may be ensured and hope the justice be delivered.

Thanking you with great regards,

Yours faithfully,

Date:

Place:

   POSTMASTER CADRE

IN

 DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Preamble:

              In INDIAPOST, it is a well known designation that POSTMASTER is dear and near to every common man. Postmaster is the face of Department of Posts shouldering  all the responsibilities in delivering all the schemes and goods to the citizens. The Postmaster cadre officials are the only personnel who can not sit in the back office and designed only to lead the post office wherever they are posted.It deserves a better scale and promotional scopes in the present scenario as narrated below and hope the POSTMASTERS shall be dealt best by 7^th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION.

           1.      Creation of separate Postmaster Cadre in 2010-2011 with Great expectation:

 

This is the first scrutiny by the Pay commission as the  Postmaster Cadre was created after 6 th CPC in Postal Wing in the year 2011-2012 . The following are the version of the Government of India that while introducing the Postmaster Cadre are as follows: