GENERAL SECRETARY'S DESK

I.       GIST OF MOF GAZETTE NOTIFICATION (GSR 622CE) DT. 29.08.08 ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SIXTH PAY COMMISSION REPORT

 

1. Revised Pay bands & Grade Pays                         (Related to Group C & Group D)

 

Present Pay Scale                                                    Revised Pay Structure
Sl. No.	Post / Grade	Present Scale	Name of Pay Band/ Scale	Corresponding Pay Bands/Scales	Corresponding Grade Pay
1	S-1	2550-55-2660-60-3200	1S	4440-7440	1300
2	S-2	2610-60-3150-65-3540	1S	4440-7440	1400
3	S-2A	2610-60-2910-65-3300-70-4000	1S	4440-7440	1600
4	S3	2650-65-3300-70-4000	1S	4440-7440	1650
5	S4	2750-70-3800-75-4400	PB1	5200-20200	1800
6	S5	3050-75-3950-80-4590	PB1	5200-20200	1900
7	S6	3200-85-4900	PB1	5200-20200	2000
8	S7	4000-100-6000	PB1	5200-20200	2400
9	S8	4500-125-7000	PB1	5200-20200	2800
10	S9	5000-150-8000	PB2	9300-34800	4200
11	S10	5500-175-9000	PB2	9300-34800	4200
12	S11	6500-200-6900	PB2	9300-34800	4200
13	S12	6500-200-10500	PB2	9300-34800	4200
14	S13	7450-225-11500	PB2	9300-34800	4800
15	S14	7500-250-12000	PB2	9300-34800	5400

Note: -

(1)               Basic Pay in the revised Pay structure means the pay drawn in the Prescribed pay band Plus the applicable grade Pay. It does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc.

(2)               Option shall be admissible to any employee appointed to a Post on or after 1.1.2006. He shall be allowed pay only in the revised pay structure. Option should be made within three months of the date of publication of the Notification. The option once exercised is final.

 

2.         FIXATION OF INITIAL PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE

(i)          The revised pay will be determined by multiplying the existing basic pay as on 1.1.2006 by a factor of 1.86 and rounding off the figure to the next multiple 10.

(ii)        If two or more Consecutive stages bunched, for every two stages so bunched, benefit of one increment shall be given. For this, increment will be calculated on the pay only.
Grade pay should not be taken into account for the purpose of granting increments to alleviate bunching.

(iii)       For personal pay for promoting small family norms, the same has been replaced with corresponding allowance/pay in the revised pay structure.

(iv)      For group D,

          (a) The revised pay will be fixed initially in the 1-S pay band.

(b) Thereafter pay of those who Possess the revised minimum qualifications will be fixed in PB 1 w.e.f 1.1.2006 with grade pay Rs.1800/-

(c) The existing Group 'D's, who do not possess the revised minimum qualifications, would be retrained within six months. After retraining they will be placed in PB-1, w.e.f 1.1.2006 and arrears drawn. They will regain their seniority.

(d)       Inter – se seniority will be maintained.

 

(v)        For those on leave on 1.1.2006, he is entitled revised pay from 1.1.2006 or the date of option for the revised pay.

(vi)      Under suspension, he shall continue to draw subsistence allowance based on the existing scale only. Revised pay will be subject to the final order on the pending disciplinary proceedings.

(vii)     Stepping up of same stage to that of the junior in the revised pay band is applicable.

 

3.     RATE OF INCREMENT

3% of the Pay & Grade pay which will be rounded off to the next multiple of Rs.10/-. The amount of increment will be added to the existing pay in the pay band.

 

4.     DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT

There will be uniform annual increment viz. 1^st July of every year. Employees completing six months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1^st July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1.1.2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1.7.2006 for those employee for whom the date of next increment was between 1^st July 2006 to 1^st January 2007,.

 

5.    FIXATION OF PAY ON PROMOTION

One increment equal to 3% of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the existing grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of 10. This will be added to the existing pay.

 

6.     MODE OF PAYMENT OF ARREARS

The arrears shall be paid in cash in two instalments. The first instalment should be restricted to 40% of the total arrears. The remaining 60% should be paid during the next financial years. Arrears period is commencing from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008.

 

7.     ENTRY PAY IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE FOR DIRECT RECRUITS APPOINTED ON OR AFTER 1.1.2006

           

     Present Pay Scale                  Revised Pay                    Total               Remark

1.  2750 - 4400                            5200 + 1800    =            7000                Minimum         2.  3050 - 4590                              5830 + 1900     =            7730

3.  3200 - 4900                              6460 + 2000     =            8460                Postman

4.  4000 - 6000                              7510 + 2400     =            9910                Postal Assitt.

5.  4500 - 7000                              8560 + 2800     =            11360              TBOP/LSG

6.  6500 - 6900                            9300 + 4200       =            13500              BCR/HSG II

7.  7450 - 11500                          12540 + 4600     =             17140              HSG I

 

II.        GIST OF GOVT ORDERS ON REVISION OF PENSION & ARREARS

 

(MOF No. 38/37/08-P & PW (A) dated. 1.9.2008)

 

(1)           This order is applicable to all pre 2006 pensioners.

(2)           The pension/family pension existing pre 2006 pensioners/family pensioners will be consolidated with effect from 1.1.2006 by adding together: -

(i)          The existing pension/family pension.

(ii)        Dearness pension, where applicable.

(iii)       Dearness Relief (i.e.) @ 24% of Basic Pension/Basic Family Pension plus dearness pension.

(iv)      Fitment Weightage @ 40% of the existing pension/family pension.

The amount so arrived at will be regarded as consolidated pension/family pension with effect from 1.1.2006.

(3)           The Revised pension, in no case, shall be lower than fifty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scales from which the pensioner has retired.

(4)           Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount white making monthly disbursements.

(5)           The quantum of pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners shall be increased as follows: -

 

Age of Pensioner/Family Pensioner                  Additional Quantum of Pension

From 80 years to less than 85 years                      20%Revised basic Pension/F.P From 85 years to less than 90 years                      30% Revised basic Pension/F.P From 90 years to less than 95 years                      40% Revised basic Pension/F.P. From 95 years to less than 100 years                    50% Revised basic Pension/F.P. From 100 years or more                                       100% of revised basic pension/family pension

Note: - The Amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order.

 

(6)           The personal pension if any will continue to be paid.

(7)           Consolidated pension should not be less than Rs.3500/-. Those who are drawing less, their pension may be stepped up to Rs.3500/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

(8)           The consolidated pension as worked out shall be treated as final 'Basic Pension' with effect from 1.1.2006 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness relief sanctioned thereafter.

(9)           40% of the arrears of pension will be paid in the year 2008-09 and the remaining 60% in the year 2009-10

(10)       Table containing fixation of pension etc 50 pages exhibited in the website of our CHQ & NFPE. It can be downloaded.

 

III.       G.O.I ORDERS ON PAY COMMISSION

 

(1)    Dearness Allowance from 1.1.2006 to till date

Date from which payable                             Rate of Dearness Allowance per mensum

From            1.1.2006                                  -                       No Dearness Allowance

From            1.7.2006                                  -                       2 % of Basic Pay + NPA

From            1.1.2007                                  -                       6 % of Basic pay + NPA

From            1.7.2007                                  -                       9 % of Basic pay + NPA

From             1.1.2008                                  -                       12% of Basic pay + NPA

From             1.7.2008                                  -                       16% of Basic Pay + NPA

(MOF OM. No. 1 (3)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)

 

(2)        H.R.A + CITY COMPENSATORY ALLOWANCE

(i)                 City Compensatory Allowance stands abolished.

(ii)                House Rent Allowance.

Classification of Cities/Towns	Rate of HRA as a percentage of Basic pay + (NPA)
X	30%
Y	20%
Z	10%

 Note: - Earlier A1 City   -X, A, B1 +B2 Cities - Y, C & Unclassified cities - Z

 Note: - (i)  Basic Pay means pay plus Grade pay, but does not include any special pay.

 (ii) All other conditions governing grant of HRA shall continue.

 (iii) Special compensatory Allowance to Gandhinagar stands abolished.

 

           These orders shall be effective from 1.9.2008.

(MOF OM. No. 2 C13/2008-E (B) dated. 28.08.2008)

 

(3)            SPECIAL COMPENSATORY (REMOTE LOCALITY) ALLOWANCE

The revised rates as follows: -

 

CATEGORY	PART A	PART B	PART C	PART D
For posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400 & Above   For Posts in the grade pay less than Rs.5400/-	2600       2000	2100       1600	1500       1200	400       320

 

(i)                  These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

(ii)                The rates of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

(MOF OM No. 3 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.8.2008)

(Area list can be downloaded from the website)

 

(4)            SPECIAL COMPENSATORY (HILL AREA) ALLOWANCE

 

Category	Rate per month in Rs. Altitude of the place at 1000 meters and above mean sea level.
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- & above   For Posts in the grade pay of less than Rs.5400/-	600/-                                 480/-

(i)                  These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

(ii)                The rates of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%

(MOF. OM. NO. 4(2)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)

 

(5)        SPLIT DUTY ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL SECRETARIAT & ALLIED OFFICES

(i)                  The Sweepers and Farashes working in Central Secretariat and allied offices performing split duties, where the break in between the shift is at least 2 hours and they have not been provided residential accommodation with in 1. K.M. of the office premises shall be entitled to split duty Allowance at the rate of Rs.200/- Per month.

(ii)                This allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scale goes up by 50%.

(iii)               These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

                                      (MOF OM No 9 (11)/ 2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008 )

 

(6)             TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE

           

Employees Drawing grade pay	Rate of Transport Allowance of month	Other Places.
	In 13 cites classified as A1/A earlier
Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- & above	Rs.3200/- + DA thereon	Rs.1600+DA thereon
(i)          Grade Pay of Rs.4200, Rs.4600/- & Rs.4800 (ii)        Those drawing grade pay below Rs.4200/- but drawing pay in the pay band equal to Rs.7440/- & above	Rs. 1600/- + DA thereon	Rs.800 + DA thereon
Grade pay below 4200/- & Pay in the band below Rs.7440	Rs.600 + DA thereon	Rs.400/- + DA thereon

(i)              The blind or orthopedically handicapped employees shall continue to draw this allowance of double the normal rates, which shall in no case be less than Rs.1000/- per month plus the applicable rate of dearness allowance.

(ii)            This allowance shall not be admissible to those employees who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.

(iii)           The conditions contained in OM dt. 3.10.97 by which the grant of Transport Allowance to employees provided with official accommodation with in one kilometre of office or within a campus housing the place of work & residence was disallowed has been withdrawn.

(iv)          These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008

(MOF OM. No. 21(2)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008) 

 

(7)        BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE

 

GRADE PAY	RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- & above For Posts in the grade Pay of less than Rs.5400/-	400/- 240/-

(i)              These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008

(ii)            The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%

(MOF OM NO. 5 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.2008)

 

(8)               PROJECT ALLOWANCE

 

GRADE PAY	RATE PER MONTH
For Posts in the grade pay of Rs. 5400/- & above For Posts in the grade Pay of less than Rs.5400/-	1500/- 1000/-

(i)                  These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008

(ii)                The rate of this allowance shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the DA Payable on the revised Pay goes up by 50%

(MOF OM No 6(3) /2008 – E II (B) dated 29.8.2008)

 

(9)            SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE TO N. E. REGION

 

(i)                  The Allowance shall be admissible to the Central Government employees @12.5% of (the revised Basic pay & NPA) irrespective of whether the transfer (including on initial appointment) is from outside the North Eastern Region or from another area of that region. The existing condition that employees should have all India Transfer liability has also been dispensed with.

(ii)                These orders take effect from 1.9.08.

(MOF OM. No. 11(5)/2008 - E II (B) dated. 29.08.08)

 

10.     HARD AREA ALLOWANCE

 

(i)                  The employees posted in Nicobar Group of Islands and in Minicoy in Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance 25% of basic + NPA

(ii)                In addition to Hard Area Allowance, the Island special duty Allowance shall also be admissible.

(iii)               These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

(MOF OM NO. 12(4)/2008 - E - II (B) dt. 29.08.08.)

 

(11)            ISLAND SPECIAL DUTY ALLOWANCE

 

AREAS	RATES
Areas around capital Towns (Port Blair in A & N islands, Kavaratti & Agatti in Lakshadweep   Difficult Areas (North & Middle Andaman, South Andaman excluding Port Blair in A & N Islands. All islands in Lakshadweep except Kavaratti, Agatti and Minicoy.   More Difficult Areas (Little Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands, Narcondam Islands, East Islands in A & N Islands, Minicoy in Lakshadweep.	12.5% of basic pay + NPA     20% of basic pay + NPA         25% of basic pay + NPA

(i)                  The Island special (Duty) Allowance shall be admissible in addition to the Hard Area Allowance where admissible.

(ii)                These orders will take effect from 1.9.2008.

(MOF OM No. F No. 12(3)/2008-E II (B) dt. 28.08.08)

 

(12)            DISCONTINUATION OF BORDER AREA ALLOWANCE

 

This is discontinued w.e.f. 1.9.2008.

(MOF OM NO. 13 (1)/2008 - E II (B) dt. 29.08.2008)

(13)            SCHEDULED/TRIBAL AREA ALLOWANCE

 

Grade Pay	Rate Per Month (Rs.)
Employees drawing grade pay of Rs.5400/- & above For Posts in the grand pay of less then Rs.5400/-	400/-   240/-

(i)          These orders shall take effect from 1.9.2008.

(ii)        The rates shall automatically increase by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%

(MOF OM. No. 17(1)/2008 - E II ( B )  dt. 29.08.08)

 

(14)            CYCLE (MAINTENANCE) ALLOWANCE

(i)          The rate of Cycle (Maintenance) Allowance is revised from Rs.30/- to Rs. 60/- per month.

(ii)        The rate of this allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the DA payable goes up by 50%

(iii)       These orders will be effective from 1.9.08.

(MOF OM. No. F. No. 19039/3/2008 - E IV dt. 29.08.08)

 

(15)            CHILDREN EDUCATION ASSISTANCE & REIMBURSEMENT OF TUTION FEE

(i)          CEA & RTF - Both will be merged and will henceforth be known as Children Education Allowance Scheme.

(ii)        It can be availed up to a maximum of two children.

(iii)       Applicable on education of school going children from classes' nursery to twelfth.

(iv)      If a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of CEA shall not be stopped.

(v)        Reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and note books, two sets of uniforms and one set of school shoes which can be claimed for a child, in a year.

(vi)      The Annual ceiling is Rs.12000.

(vii)     Reimbursement can be claimed once in every quarter of the year.

(viii)   If both the spouses are Government Servants, only one of them can avail reimbursement under CEA.

(ix)      Hostel subsidy will be reimbursed up to the maximum limit of Rs.3000/- per month per child subject to a maximum of two children.

(x)        Both Hostel subsidy & CEA cannot be availed concurrently.

In order to ensure simplicity in the reimbursement payment will be made on submission of original receipts on the basis of self-certification by the Government servant.

 

These orders shall be effective from 01.09.2008.

(DOPT OM No. 12011/03/2008 - Estt. (Allowance) dt. 02.09.2008.)

 

IV.            RESOLUTION ON RETIREMENT BENEFITS

 

The following recommendations have been accepted by the Government vide its Resolution contained in Gazette Notification No. 38/37/08 - P & PW (A), dt. 29.08.2008.

 

1.      Linkage of full pension with 33 year of qualified service should be dispensed with. Once an employee renders the minimum pensionable service of 20 years, pension should be paid at 50% of the average emoluments received during the past 10 months or the pay last drawn whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee.  This will be given with prospective effect.

2.      The revised commutation table annexed in the report is accepted.

3.      The revised commutation table will be only based for future commutation and will not be applied for the past commutations in respect of Post 31.12.2005 pensioners.

4.      The maximum limit of Rs.3.5 lakhs on payment of gratuity shall be raised to Rs.10/- lakhs.

5.      The dependency criteria for all purposes should be the minimum family pension along with Dearness relief thereon. This should be followed for family pension also.

6.      Constant Attendant Allowance should be introduced to the disabled pensioner where the individual is completely dependent on somebody else for day-to-day functions.

7.      The rates of ex gratia may be doubled and raised to Rs.10/- lakhs is case of death occurring due to accidents in the course of performance of duty whether attributable to acts of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc. or otherwise and Rs.15/- lakhs in case of death occurring due to enemy action in international war or border skirmishes or action against militants, terrorists, extremists in the border posts or on account of natural disasters, extreme weather condition while on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts etc.

 

8.      For the purposes of eligibility for family pension and other related benefits, the widowed daughters should also be placed in the first category.

9.      The childless widow of a deceased Government servant should continue to be paid family pension even after her remarriage subject to the condition that her independent income should not exceed the prescribed limit.

The Government has not accepted the following recommendation of the Sixth CPC.

(i)    Employees seeking voluntary retirement on completion of qualifying service equal or more than 15 years but less than 20 years should be paid one time lump sum retirement benefit equal to 80 months salary last drawn or average salary whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee.

(MOF Notification No. 38/37/08 - P& PW (A) dt. 29.08.08)

 

V.    GIST OF MOF GAZETTE NOTIFICATION (NO1/1/2008 - IC DT. 29.08.08

                                                    RESOLUTION

 

(Government orders for the following approved items may be issued in due course.)

 

1.      Three up gradations will be granted under Assured career progression scheme at 10, 20 and 30 years as per the modified ACP scheme recommended by the commission.

2.      The Government has approved setting up of Anomalies committees to examine, individual. Post-specific anomalies. The Anomalies committees should endeavour to complete this work in one year.

3.      Department specific recommendations which are not included in this resolution shall be processed by the concerned Department/Ministry.

4.      Merger of dearness allowance with basic pay at any stage not recommended - This has been accepted by the Government.

5.      Performance related incentive scheme - Detailed guidelines will be issued by the nodal ministry.

The Government has not accepted the following recommendations.

1.      Liberal Severance package for those employees who want to leave service without pension with more than 15, but less than 20 years of service.

2.      Recommendations relating to Holiday policy that there should only be three closed holidays for Government employees.

3.      Flexi hours for women employees and flexi - weeks for employees with disabilities.

The Government will examine separately the recommendation of Bonus, OTA, GPF, Group insurance scheme, Health Insurance scheme & others.

(MOF Gazette Notification No. 1/1/2008 IC dt. 29.08.08)

 

VI.       SIXTH CPC IMPLEMENTATIONS POSITIVE & NEGATIVES

 

POSITIVE

1.      Government's acceptance in granting 3 Financial upgradation under Modified ACP scheme on completion of 10, 20 & 30 years services.

2.      No change in the Holiday policy and rejection of 6^th CPC recommendation.

3.      Enhancement of Transport Allowance up to Rs.4000/- in the pre revised scale All Postal Assistants are benefited with higher rate. They will get Rs.1600 + DA in metros and RS. 800/- + DA in all other places. As the campus restriction is removed, even the SPMs with Post attached quarters will avail the benefits in future.

4.      There is a rise of 5% & 2.5% HRA to the officials working in Y & Z class cities.

5.      Many Allowances are to be automatically increased by 25% when the DA payable goes up to 50% in revised pay.

6.      Element of Dearness Allowance is introduced for Transport Allowance.

7.      Acceptance for grant of additional Quantum of pension @ 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 100% on attaining the age of 80, 85, 90, 95 & 100 years. This is applicable for family pension also.

8.      Payment of full pension on completion of 20 years of qualifying service.

9.      Enhancement of maximum pecuniary limit of gratuity payment to 10 lakhs.

10.  Constant attendance allowance is introduced to those disabled pensioners. There are some other benefits like extension of 7 years to 10 years for family pension, bringing widowed daughter into first category, Enhancement of Ex-gratia in death due to war, extremist activities etc. granted.

 

NEGATIVE

1.      The Minimum wage as per the 15^th ILC norms of Rs.10000/- for Group D was not considered. Only Rs.7000/- has been considered as minimum wage.

2.      Flexi time for women employees & Flexi week for physically challenged are rejected.

3.      The demand of 2.65 times fixation benefits is denied which resulted in variation of fitment benefits between Group C and Group A and top level officers.

4.      Acceptance of 6^th CPC recommendation not to allow any merger of Dearness allowance with pay in future.

5.      Lesser Transport Allowance to those drawing the pay scale below of Rs.4000/- in the pre-revised scales.

6.      Due to defection in D.A formula, there may be erosion of 1 percent leading to perennial recurring loss. The CHQ has already taken up with confederation.

Moreover, there may be over payment of DA from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008 that should be condoned and not to be adjusted with arrears. The CH Q has also taken up with Confederation.

7.      Clear-cut clarification on the eligibility of special Duty Allowance is not made. This will be taken up.

8.      40% fitment benefit is given to a pensioner that is only on the basic pension. The Grade pay was based on 40% of the maximum of the pay scale.

9.      Commutation value is reduced severely to all post 1.1.2006 retirees resulting in huge loss.

10.  Point to point fixation is not granted. In case bunching, one increment for two stages has been granted.

 

VII.     SIXTH CPC & OUR CADRE DEMANDS

 

Since the Government has now granted three ACPs, we should also switch over to three promotions. Improvements in TBOP, BCR will not solve the present crisis.

 

We met Ms. Radhika Doraisamy, Secretary (P) on 01.09.2008 and discussed in detail on the modification we sought for.

 

Cadre Review: - Our foremost demand should be cadre restructuring by up grading the scale right from Postal Assts. The Supervisory Posts should be brought under Pay Band II. The formal proposal will be finalised soon.

 

The Secretary (P), assured to initiate action for the creation of Systems Administrators with DOPT and make it as a promotional cadre for Postal Assistants. Similarly, the issue of considering special allowance for fixation of pay on promotion in case of PO & RMS Accountants will also be taken up with the nodal ministry.

 

The Secretary (P) informed that the Department is willing to bring all the LSG Supervisory Posts into pay band II provided the reintroduction of Fast Track promotion to the extent of 30% is agreed upon. This is has to be analysed very deeply.

 

The Federal Executive, which is meeting on 22.09.208 at Thiruvananthapuram, will take a final decision so that a specific uniform proposal on cadre review and promotion is evolved.

 

The Department will convene a formal meeting shortly to discuss all the Pay Commission related issues.

 

VIII.            OTHER NEWS

 

1.      Nataraja Moorthy's Committee on GDS will submit its report within a week.

2.      Secretary agreed to take up the issue of removal of 60 days cap on Bonus with MOF.

3.      There is no proposal to decentralise the Postal Accounts at present.

4.      Absorption of Qualified JAOs is delayed due to non-sort of cadre control between the Postal & Telecom.

5.      There will be roll back of decentralisation of RD/MIS Accounts. We are also in favour of retuning back the work to HOs providing the second check in order to save many innocents punished under contributory factors.

 

IX            ORDERS ON DRAWAL OF ARREARS

 

The Ministry of Finance has issued orders for implementation of Sixth CPC recommendations, fixation of pay & payment of arrears etc. vide its OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008 - IC & 30.08.2008..

 

1.      Bills may be drawn separately in respect of arrears of pay & allowances from 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008. 40% arrears may be paid as first instalment.

2.      Arrears claim may be paid without pre-check of the fixation of pay. This is not available for those dismissed, resigned, discharged, retired etc. after the date of implementation of Sixth CPC.

3.      Over Payment if any might have to be recovered subsequently. Hence while disbursing arrears, an undertaking may be obtained in writing from every employee.

4.      Income Tax due may also be deducted while payment of arrears.

5.      If a Government servant wishes to deposit his arrears in GPF, this may be permitted.

 

X.        OUR APPEAL

 

Ø      All Branch/Divisional Secretaries are requested to collect donation @ Rs. 20/- minimum from each member and remit the amount positively before the 1^st week of Oct' 08. The amount fixed is very meagre and there should be total discipline in remitting the amount to CHQ. Since huge sum to the tune about three lakhs have to be disbursed towards arrears and also to maintain a good financial position & ensuring the effective functioning of the CHQ, it has been proposed to collect this small sum of donation.

 

Ø      The Circle Secretaries are requested to ensure the prompt remittance of the donation to the CHQ.

 

Ø      All Delegates attending the AIC can book their Railway tickets either to Vijayawada or Tenali for reaching Guntur. Guntur is very nearer to both the station. Accommodation is arranged from 18.10.2008 itself.

 

Ø      All Branch/Divisional Secretaries are requested to procure advertisements to the Souvenir to the reception committee.

 

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ALL INDIA CONFERENCE

 

Let us meet in next or at AIC.

 

With fraternal greetings,

 

Comradely yours,

 

(K V Sridharan)

General Secretary