Performance linked incentive for central employees soon

Government on Thursday said that it was working on guidelines through inter-departmental consultations to give performance-based incentives to its employees over and above their regular salary. 

"The sixth Central Pay Commission (CPC) has recommended introduction of new performance based pecuniary benefit, over and above the regular salary, for government employees," MoS for department and personnel V Narayanasamy told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. 

He said, "The benefit will be called Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) and will be payable taking into account performance of employees during the period under consideration. The recommendation has been accepted by the government. Guidelines are being worked out through inter-departmental consultation." 

Though the fourth and fifth pay commissions had also recommended performance-based incentives for central government employees, the successive governments had not accepted it and put the proposal in cold storage due to the absence of any credible benchmark for measuring their performance. 

The UPA-II had, however, accepted the proposal of the sixth pay commission and asked a panel of secretaries last year to come out with a formula for disbursing incentives under the PRIS among employees of 62 central government departments. The CoS had met several times since then and been in the process of fine-tuning the guidelines. 

Responding to another question, Narayanasamy said that the Centre has amended All India Services Rules this year to enable the Central government to ask a (non-performing) member of the service to retire in public interest. 

"The Central government may, in consultation with the state government concerned, require a Member of the Service to retire from service in public interest, after giving such Member at least three month's previous notice in writing or three month's pay and allowances," the minister said.

Source : Times of India

Staff Welfare Board increases cost of momentos for Retiring officials

For Departmental employees Retirement momento cost of Rs1000 is revised to Rs2000 and For GDS employees Retirement momento cost of Rs400 is revised to Rs800 W.E.F. 01.04.2012 as per directorate order no WLF/2-304/1 dated 29.02.12 of CPMG Lr.

Revision of Stitching Charges of uniform/livery items...

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training has directed to all concerned departments of Central Government throgh the Office Memorandum (No.18/1/2011-Dir.(C) dated 23rd January, 2012) regarding that the Stitching chargeof uniform/livery items. Revision of stitching charges for woolen pant to Rs.180 and for woolen salwar to Rs.60, these would be admissible once in two years.

The rate of stitching charges for all items of uniforms as admissible to canteen employees would be as per the rates notified by Dopt on 18th April, 2011. 

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Appraisal of Performance of Civil Servants

Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS)

The Sixth Central Pay Commission has recommended the introduction of new performance based pecuniary benefit, over and above the regular salary, for Government employees. The benefit will be called Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) and will be payable taking into account the performance of the employees during the period under consideration. The recommendation has been accepted by the Government. Guidelines are being worked out through inter-departmental consultation.

Rule 16(3) of the All India Services (DCRB) Rules, 1958has been amended on 31st January, 2012 which provides that the Central Government may in consultation with the State Government concerned, require a Member of the All India Service (AIS) to retire from Service in public interest, after giving such Member at least three month’s previous notice in writing or three month’s pay and allowances in lieu of such notice-

• (i) After the review when such Member completes 15 years of qualifying Services; or

• (ii) After the review when such Member completes 25 years of qualifying Services; or

• (iii) Attains the age of 50 years, as the case may be; or

• (iv) If the review referred to in (i) or (ii) above has not been conducted, after the review at any other time as the Central Government deems fit in respect of such Member.

So far as Central Government employees are concerned, Government in public interest may retire any Government Servant after he has attained the age of 50/55 years or after completion of 30 years service by giving him notice of not less than three months in writing or three months pay and allowances in lieu of such notice.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Gruievances and Pensions and the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Shri V. Narayanasamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees and pensioners

SHRIMATI BIMLA KASHYAP SOOD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) the health care facilities available for serving Central Government employees and pensioners in the States/cities where CGHS Dispensary facilities are not available;

(b) the scheme of the Central Government to provide health care facilities to them in view of the fact that large number of Central Government employees settle down in different parts of the country; and

(c) in absence of such arrangements, so far, whether Government is formulating any scheme?

ANSWER

(a) & (b): The serving Central Government employees in non-CGHS areas are provided health care facilities under CS(MA) Rules, 1944. Pensioners are not covered under these Rules. They are, however, entitled for the Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs. 300 per month. The pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have the option to become a CGHS member in any CGHS covered city of their choice to avail the medical facilities under the Scheme.

(c): Yes. The Government is contemplating introduction of a Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees and pensioners with special focus on Non-CGHS areas.

source-RAJYA SABHA

TAX PAYERS MAY GET SOME RELIEF FROM BUDGET TOMORROW — 15 March 2012

     New Delhi, Mar 15 : Tax payers will be looking forward to some relief from Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who is expected to raise the income tax exemption limit to at least Rs 2 lakh in his budget proposals to be unveiled in the Lok Sabha tomorrow.

     The Minister may also marginally raise the slabs in other tax brackets of 10 per cent, 20 per cent and 30 per cent. The Direct Taxes Code (DTC) Bill has also made a mention of it.

The DTC, which will replace the Income Tax 1961, however, will only come into force from 2013-14 and the Minister may make a formal announcement on it in his budget speech.

     The Standing Committee of Parliament that has scrutinised the DTC Bill has already submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker.

    Although the Committee had suggested raising the tax exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh, it is unlikely that Mukherjee will agree to it in view of the need to contain fiscal deficit.

With limited space for give aways, the Budget is likely to balance populism with some tough measures to check tax evasion and generation of black money.

     However, in view of reverses in the recently concluded state assembly elections, Mukherjee may go slow on economic reforms like FDI in multi-brand retail and further opening of the insurance sector to foreign investment.

    There could be some bad news for prospective car buyers as government may hike duties on luxury items to raise resources.

     The biggest challenge before Mukherjee would be to arrest decline in economic growth which is expected to touch a three year low of 6.9 per cent in the current fiscal, down from 8.4 per cent in the two previous years.

     Further, the government is likely to set disinvestment target for the next fiscal at Rs 30,000 crore.

Source: http://www.newsreporter.in/tax-payers-may-get-some-relief-from-budget-tomorrow

Sanchay post version 6.6.1 is to be released on the 19th of March 2012.

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SANCHAY POST - Version 6.6.1 - Pre-Release Notification
14/03/2012




Sanchay post version 6.6.1 is to be released on the 19th of March 2012.  It is imperative for all HOs to upgrade immediately to facilitate interest calculation for the financial year 2012-2013.





Preparation for  upgradation to Sanchaypost version 6.6.1


Download the latest DBAnalyzer exe from our website. Run DBAnalyzer software.


In ‘Check Databases’ option ensure that upgradation to previous versions is successful using ‘version 6.5’ and ‘version 6.5R2’. Also check the option ‘MoF Patch’ to ensure interest rate updation.


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1) Ensure that previous financial year Interest Entry (2010-2011) is made for all accounts. (‘Ledger entries without previous year interest entry’ option will list the accounts without interest entry).


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3) Ensure that ledger entries with Cleared Date as ‘01/01/1900’ are not available. (‘Ledger entries with LOT / Cleared Date as 01/01/1900’ option) 


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Eligibility Norms and Recruitment process of IPO cadre in Department of Post

DEPARTMENT OF POST, INDIA

MINISTERY OF IT AND COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENTAL EXAM IN IPO

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA:-

1.     He/She should be a permanent employee of the Department.
2.     The candidate should complete Minimum Five years in PA/SA cadre.
3.     The Maximum Age limit for General Category is 40 years, for SC/ST 45 years.
4.     The candidate should know to ride a bicycle.
5.     The candidate should have satisfactory record of service.
6.     The candidates can Avail Maximum Four chances for General Category & six Chances for SC/ST.
7.     The candidate should secure Minimum 45% Marks aggregate from all Papers& 40% Marks in any one paper.


Additional conditions for Surplus qualified candidates:
1.     For the selection as a surplus candidate he / she should require to give a choice in the descending order of preference, covering all the 22 circles otherwise he/she will not be considered for the allotment.
2.     The surplus qualified candidate should pass the language proficiency test for the state concerned, within the period of probation of two years, failing to this the candidate will be reverted to their substantive cadre.
3.     NOTE- This year no surplus option for IPO Candidate


EXAMINATION PAPER FOR IPO


 PAPERS:


 1.     PAPER – 1
 2.     PAPER – 2
 3.     PAPER – 3
 4.     PAPER – 4


Descriptions of all Papers:-



1.  P&T Manual Volume- V
2.  P&T Manual Volume- IV [Chapter-I & II (except Traffic and engineering options) III to V, VIII, XII, XVI & XVII]
3.  P&T Manual Volume - II [Chapters II, IV (Rules 127 to 147 only) V and VI
4.  CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
5.  Postal Manual Volume- III (Schedules-I-A, I-B, I-B (i), 4 and 7)
6.  Time Test by Shri R.V. Marathe


1.  P&T Manual Volume- VIII (Whole except chapter-I)
2.  PO Guide Part-I and II 
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1.  Postal Manual Volume- VI (Part-I & II)
2.  POSB Manual Volume- I and II 
 1.     Postal Manual Volume-VII


1.  P&T Financial Hand Book Volume- I (Chapter-II to VI and Chapter VIII to XIII and Appendix -11)
2.  Postal Financial Hand Book Volume - II (Chapter-II, IV and V)
Note: - The appendices referred in the above chapters are also included in the syllabus


3.  Fundamental Rules whole except rules 82, 94 to 100, 102 and 109 to 130
4.  Supplementary Rules whole including Appendices except rules 166 to 174, 242 to 266, 274 to 283 and 307 to 310
5.  CCS Pension Rules 1972, CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1970


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 1.  Indian Post Office Act-1898
 2.  The Government Saving Bank Act-1873 as amended by Govt. Saving Bank (Amendment) Act-1959
 3.  The Government Savings Certificate Act-1959
 4.  The Indian Penal Code (Chapter-I, II, V, IX, XII to section 424 and XVIII to Section-477-A)
 5.   Indian Evidence Act
 6.  The Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter-I, V, VI, VII, XIV, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXXIX to XIII)
 7.  Central Administrative Tribunal Act-1985
 8.  Consumer Protection Act-1986

NOTE - The General knowledge section will cover History, Geography, culture and constitution.
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR CANDIDATES


Except following Books / Volumes, all the volumes/ books are available on website of India Post i.e. www.indiapost.gov.in


Vol.IV [Chapter-I & II (except Traffic and engineering options) V, VIII, XII,]


CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 #


Time Test by Shri R.V. Marathe (Establishment Norms published by PTC Mysore can be used)



PO Guide Part- II 
Postal Manual Vol.VI (Part-I & II)

P&T Financial Hand Book Volume - I Chapter- II to VI and Chapter VIII to XIII and Appendix-11


Fundamental Rules #
Supplementary Rules#
CCS Pension Rules 1972,#
CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972,#
CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1970#

The Indian Penal Code (Chapter-I,II,V,IX,XII to section 424 and XVIII to Section-477-A)@


Indian Evidence Act@


The Code of Criminal Procedure (Chapter-I, V, VI, VII, XIV, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXXIX to XIII)@
Central Administrative Tribunal Act-1985#


Consumer Protection Act-1986@


# Swamy and many other publications publish these books. 
@ Standard law books can be used.




The selected candidate has to perform his duty in the concerned Unit of the department as a Sub divisional head, Platform Inspector, Complaints Inspector, Office Supervisor, IP Printing, IP uniform, IP Mail Motor Services, IP Court, and Investigation. IP (PMI), etc.




COMPILED BY 
AMIT KUMAR , SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR , KATIHAR HO 


COMPILATION BASED ON PREVIOUS QUESTION, SENIORS SUGGESTION & RECENTLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES IN IPO EXAM.


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