July 31, 2010

10% Increase in DA - Calculation based on the consumer price index of June2010 (174 Points)

The All India Consumer Price Index number for (Industrial Workers) (Base 2001=100) for the month of June 2010 is 174 as announced by Statistics Department, Labour, Government of India.
Based on this index, there is an increase of 10% in the DA . Present DA rate from 1.1.2010 is 35%. Increase with effect from July 2010 is 10%.
Month All India Index % of increase
Nov 200814821.44
Dec 2008 147 22.38
Jan 200914823.39
Feb 200914824.32
Mar 200914825.12
Apr 200915025.98
May 200915126.84
Jun 200915327.78
Jul 200916029.00
Aug 200916230.23
Sep 200916331.45
Oct 200916532.67
Nov 200916834.11
Dec 200916935.70
Jan 201017237.43
Feb 201017039.01
Mar 201017040.59
Apr 201017042.03
May 201017243.54
Jun 201017445.06
Source : Labour Bureau

July 26, 2010

Swavalamban Scheme in New Pension Scheme

Swavalamban Scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2010-2011 and PFRDA issued draft operational guidelines.  The following are the highlights of the scheme:-

(a)  This scheme will be applicable to all citizens in the unorganised sector.
(b) Under the sche, Government will contribute Rs 1000 per year to each NPS account opened in the year 2010-11 for the next three years. that is 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. The benefit will be available only to persons who join the NPS with minimum contribution of Rs 1,000 and maximum contribution of Rs 12,000 per annum.
(c)  A person will be deemed to belong to unorganised sector, if that person :-
  •  is not a regular employment of the Central or State government, on autonomous body/public sector undertaking of the Central or State government having employer assisted retirement benefit scheme, or
  • is not covered by a social security scheme under any of the following laws:-
(i) Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
(ii) The Coal Mines Providen Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act, 1948.
(iii) The Seamen's Provident fund Act, 1966
(iv) The Assam Tea Plantions Provident Fund and Pension Fund Scheme Act, 1955
(v) The Jammu and Kashmir Employees' Provident Fund Act, 1961.

July 22, 2010

Not taking care to write/maintain CRs - Department failed to ensure fair and efficient career management for their employees- CIC Decision

CIC Appeal No. CIC/DS/A/2010/000298 dated 26/05/2010

The appellant Shri R.K. Talwar, vide his RTI request, enclosed as per Annexure-I, dated 14/09/2009, sought information from CPIO, Department of Posts through 23 points largely pertaining to the non-traceability of his ACRs. Due to this, his son Shri Amit Talwar, Architectural Assistant Grade I, could not be considered for promotion by the Screening Committee which met on 26/03/2008.

2. The CPIO, vide his order of 09/10/2009 asked the appellant to deposit the prescribed fee of Rs.42/- for copies of documents sought by him. He, however, informed that documents sought under Sl.Nos.6,7,20&21 were not available in the office of the Senior Architect(P).

3. In respect of para 23, the CPIO clarified that ACRs of officials working under the office of enior Architect(P) were written in duplicate and original copies were forwarded to DOT from ime to time.

4. Not being satisfied by the order of the CPIO, the appellant preferred first appeal dated 4/11/2009 to the first Appellate Authority.

5. The first Appellate Authority vide order dated 01/12/2009 provided additional larifications in respect of information sought through paras 2(b)&(c), 20, 21&22.

6. Being aggrieved and not be satisfied, the appellant has come before the Commission.

7. The matter was heard today. The appellant and respondents were present as above. Both arties presented arguments before the Commission. The appellant provided copy of Department f Personnel & Training OM No.22011/5/86-Estt.(D) dated 10/04/1989 – para 6.2.1 which clearly rovides for action to be taken in case CR for a particular year(s) is not available – para (c) of the aid OM.

8. The appellant also drew the attention of the Commission to Annexure VI and Annexure X f his appeal wherein he has enclosed relevant paras of the P&T Manual which prescribe custody nd handling of confidential reports which procedure was evidently not followed in this case thereby leading to loss/un-traceability of Shri Amit Talwars CRs and for which reason he was not considered for promotion in the fore-mentioned DPC thereby denying him promotion opportunity along with his peers.

9. The respondents could not offer any explanation as to why these procedures had not been followed. They neither could provide copy of dispatch and movement register vide which the duplicate CRs of Shri Amit Talwar had been forwarded to DOT.

DECISION

10. After hearing the arguments presented by both sides and after perusing the facts on records, it is evident that the Department has not adhered to the prescribed procedure in respect of maintenance and movement of ACRs. The Commission drew the attention of the respondents to the 27th Report for the year 1976-77 by the UPSC wherein it is observed “It is the considered view of the Commission that the question of systematic recording and maintenance of character rolls should receive the urgent and careful attention of the Government, so that Government servants are not denied their legitimate promotions on account of administrative lapses. It will be appreciated that the character rolls form the basis of selection for promotion and would, therefore, have a significant effect on career management. It is also necessary to take steps to ensure the utmost objectivity in the writing of character rolls, so that uniform standards could be applied in assessing the officers and selecting them for promotion. The Commission suggests that in order to attend to these matters and to ensure that no Departmental Promotion Committee meeting is delayed due to the absence and incompleteness of character rolls, a Special Cell should be set up in each Ministry/Department entrusted with the task of maintaining up-to-date seniority lists and character rolls of all officers.”

11. Department of Posts may like to re-visit the procedure currently followed by them in this matter keeping in view the guidelines issued by the Government and the UPSC from time to time and take action accordingly.

12. In keeping with the spirit of the RTI Act, the Appellate Authority has offered to write to BSNL regarding non- availability of the missing CRs and urge them to take action as per the above mentioned Department of Personnel & Training OM of 10/04/1989.

13. The CPIO is directed to provide an affidavit to the Commission in respect of the missing information sought vide points 20, 21 & 22 of the RTI application, within 04 weeks of receipt of this order.

14. A copy of the same may be provided to the appellant.

15. It would be in fitness of things to note that it is unfortunate to see a young executive of Department of Posts/BSNL running from pillar to post in his quest to complete an administrative requirement to ensure his career progression whereas the responsibility of the same lies squarely with the public authority to ensure fair and efficient career management for their employees. There has been considerable apathy in handling this case by the public authority for which the appellant has had to pay dearly in terms of losing time and opportunity for timely promotion.

16. Accordingly, the matter is closed at the Commission’s end.

(Smt. Deepak Sandhu),Information Commissioner (DS)

CIC Decision No CIC/DS/A/2010/000298 dated 26/05/2010

Information requestor to approach Appellate Authority (AA) before sending appeal to CIC


Extract of CIC Decision No CIC/AD/C/2009/000901-DS dated 21/05/2010

CIC  has received a petition from Shri Noubdar Singh dated NIL stating that his RTI-application of 03/06/2009 filed with The PIO/Asstt. Post Master General, D/o Post, O/o the Asstt. Post Master General, UP Cirlce, Lucknow-226001, had replied dated 07/07/2009.

2. On perusing the papers submitted by the complaint, it is observed that he has not availed the first-appellate channel u/s 19(1) of the RTI Act and has approached the Commission directly.

3. In view of above, the complainant is advised to file his first-appeal before the Appellate Authority, under section 19(1) of the RTI Act within four weeks of the receipt of this order. The Appellate Authority to take action as mandated under the RTI-Act, 2005 with a speaking order in this matter.

4. In case the complainant still feels dissatisfied with the decision of AA, then he can approach the Commission in second-appeal in prescribed format, along with complaint, if any.

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July 20, 2010

Small Savings Interest may reduce - Government considereing to link with prevailing market rate.

The government is considering to deregulate interest rates on small savings schemes like public provident fund (PPF) and post office deposits, linking them to the prevailing interest rates in the markets.

The move will reduce returns on such schemes. At present, the interest rates on small savings schemes are fixed by the government, which are normally higher than the prevailing interest rates in the market. For example, the interest rate on PPF is 8%, which is tax-free, while that on the other similar instruments like bank deposits are lower.

The post-tax return on bank deposits is around 5.5% for those who fall in the highest tax bracket of 30%.

Towards this end, the government has set up a committee under the Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shyamla Gopinath — to suggest the ways and means — for deregulating interest rates on small savings schemes. Small savings schemes mobilise huge amount of funds as they offer higher interest rates.

According to the Budget estimate, in 2010-11, these schemes may fetch Rs 50,300 crore, taking the total mobilisation to Rs 7,57,000 crore.

Funds mobilised under small savings schemes are disbursed to the central and state governments as debt. As the cost of the small savings funds are high, state governments pay higher interest rates (9.5%-10%) on the loans taken from these schemes compared to other sources in the market.

The 13th Finance Commission headed by former finance secretary Vijay Kelkar had suggested to bring down the interest rates on outstanding loans to 9% by the end of 2009-10.

But for this, the interest rates on small savings should also be brought down.

At the same time, according to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, states cannot borrow from open market beyond 4% of their fiscal deficits. Therefore, states are not able to benefit from prevailing lower interest rates in the market and take higher-interest loans from small savings.

The committee will also examine the new investment opportunities for the funds mobilized under small savings schemes. At present, the funds could be invested only in the central and state governments special securities. Committee will also review the administrative arrangement including the cost of operation.

Source : Times of India

July 18, 2010

More about New Pension Scheme !!!

NPS has a tax edge, but watch out for annuities

The New Pension Scheme (NPS) is likely to get a makeover if the revised Direct Tax Code is implemented. However, the government is doing its bit to lure investors to take a close look at the NPS. Recently, the government announced the ‘Swavalamban’ scheme through which it would add Rs 1,000 co-contribution every year for the next three years for everyone who joins the New Pension Scheme in this financial year. Any NPS subscriber who invests Rs 1,000-12,000 per annum between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011, will get Rs 3,000 free from the government.

The likely DTC impact
The revised DTC, if implemented without any changes, will keep the NPS out of the tax net. This new change will make the NPS an attractive investment opportunity. The government has proposed EEE (exempt-exempt-exempt) method of taxation for NPS, which implies the NPS will be exempt from taxes at all the three stages of deposit, appreciation and withdrawal. Earlier, the NPS proceeds were taxable at maturity.
Advantages
One of the major advantages is also the lowest fund management charge, which is Rs 99 per lakh (0.0009%) compared to charges of a pension plan offered by an insurance company, which is around 0.75-1.75% per year. This low-cost structure makes it more attractive than most annuity/pension plans offered by insurance companies, financial advisors say. The custodian charges are in the range of 0.0075% to 0.05%. Despite all charges, the cost of investment is cheaper than charges of mutual find and ULIPs.
How does it work?
Investors have an option to choose their investment mix among three categories. The first one (E) refers to high investment exposure in equity, which targets investors with a high risk appetite. Equity investment, however, is capped at 50%, which mainly comprises index funds. The second option (C) is high exposure in fixed income instruments, which targets investors of a moderate risk profile. These instruments include liquid funds, corporate debt instruments, fixed deposits and infrastructure bonds. The last option is pure fixed investment products (G) which offer low returns. Ideally, you should start investing for your retirement in your early thirties. If you have the advantage of longer investment horizon (20 years plus), equity is the best option to start with. But in the case of the NPS, you have to buy a life annuity offered by life insurance companies. The NPS requires the investor to use the retirement corpus to buy annuities to avoid taxation. As per the existing stipulations, you have to invest 40% of the corpus in annuities.
Other alternatives
Annuity plans which don’t return the purchase price offer 8-9% and the ones that return the purchase price offer 50% a year are other options. Any bank deposits over five years, which offered 10% a couple years ago, offer around 8-8.5% today because of a decline in interest rates. There are other assured monthly income options like the Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme (SCSS) which offer 9%, PPF at 15% and the post office monthly income scheme at 8%.

Courtesy : The Economic Times

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July 12, 2010

Remotely Managed Franking System is likely to be issued in our Department

India Post has decided to introduce Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines with effect from 16.8.2010 based on new technology with security features like generation of 2D barcode with frank impression and elimination of human intervention for uploading the credit in franking machines.

Salient Features of the RMFS is as follows:-
(a) Only India Specific models of Franking Machines with inkjet printing technology approved by the Directorate will be used.
(b) No requirement of mechanical seals.
(c) Amount for uploading the credit is to be credited at SBI or at Post office through ePayment.
(d) The machine is to be connected to the central server three times every day for exchanging information on funds deposited, funds downloaded and uploading of reports etc.,
(e) The credit will be uploaded in Franking machine on its dialing to RMFs server for the purpose.  Meters will be set/re-set automatically.
(f) Franking impression shall be in blue colour and will indicate class of article, pincode, authentication code, date of frank, mail item number, licence identified number, frank value and 2D barcode.
(g) 2D barcode will have important information and the barcode can be scanned to check the genuineness of the frank impression.
(h) Migration plan for phasing out the electronic FM is as follows:-
    (i) The scheme will be introduced with effect from 16.8.2010
    (ii) Licences of all FMs which are older than 5 years will not be renewed.
    (iii) Licences of Electronic FM which are less than 5 years old may be renewed till completion of period of 5 years.
   (iv) No Electronic FM of old models shall not be allowed to operate after 30.6.2013.  Articles franked by such machines shall not be accepted after 30.6.2013.

July 11, 2010

Solar-power assisted, pedal-operated cycle rickshaw named Soleckshaw developed by CSIR introduced at Rajasthan Circle

Shri Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology launched an environment-friendly postal delivery vehicle ‘Soleckshaw’ here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that it is the endeavour of the Ministry to use green technology for delivering services in efficient and eco-friendly manner. He said that this effort is a step forward towards the Government’s efforts to modernise and digitise the India Post Services under Project Arrow. Availability of this vehicle will add to the efficiency of postal agents and will also give them a sense of pride.
As a Pilot Project, Soleckshaw will be introduced soon in the Project Arrow post offices in a city of Rajasthan. Shri Pilot mentioned that the Ministry would evaluate the performance of the vehicle within few months and will explore the possibility of its expansion on larger scale.
Soleckshaw is a solar-power assisted, pedal-operated cycle rickshaw developed by CSIR. It reduces the rickshaw puller’s effort by providing battery assistance. It is still a zero carbon emission vehicle. The batteries are charged by solar power at charging stations. Technology has been transferred to multiple entrepreneurs and Soleckshaws are currently plying at Delhi (Chandni Chowk), Chandigarh, Jaipur, Durgapur, Ranchi, Kolkata and Ahmadabad.
Recently, M/s Kinetic Motors in association with CMERI (CSIR) has re-designed and developed a modified version of Soleckshaw specifically suitable as a light delivery vehicle, particularly useful for delivery of post, parcels and other postal services both in urban and rural areas.
Some of the features of the vehicle are as follows: Soleckshaw has potential for use as a light delivery vehicle for distribution of dak etc, Emergence of electronic means of communication is changing the profile of post offices and postmen.
A Postman is likely to carry more parcels for delivery than ordinary mails. A survey in Pune found that each postman covers an area of around 40-45 kms and carries an average weight of 10-15 kgs per day.
The Soleckshaw is the ideal vehicle to enable transportation of such parcels with a minimum of effort.
This is expected to improve speed and efficiency of postal delivery, increase ability to carry more load; distribute other value-added products in rural areas and provide charging facilities for mobile phones in remote areas etc.

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Illustration 1: If an employee H is presently drawing Pay of Rs 55,040 (Pay in the Pay Band Rs 46340 + Grade Pay Rs 8700 = Rs 55040), his pay should be entered in the calculator as Rs 55040 i.e including Grade Pay. The Pay will be fixed as Rs 1,41,600 (Example No I in Para No 5.1.29)

Illustration 2: If an employee T is presently drawing pay of Rs 24,200 (Rs 20,000 + 4,200) and if the post occupied by T is placed one level higher in GP 4600, then the basic pay should be entered as Rs 24,600 (Rs 20,000 + 4,600) and the pay will be fixed as Rs 64,100 (Example No II in Para 5.1.29). Hence, this example is applicable to Inspector Posts in our Department.

Illustration 3: In our Department the GP of IP/ASP/SP has been upgraded to Rs 4600, 4800 and 5400 respectively. Hence as per the Illustration 2 given below Para 5.1.29, the MACP IPs and MACP ASPs are eligible for GP Rs 4800 and Rs 5400 respectively. i.e their new pay level would be 8 and 9.

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Case I - Para 10.1.70:

Pensioner 'A' retired at last pay drawn of Rs 79,000 on 30.5.2015 under VI CPC regime, having drawn three increments in the HAG scale 67000-79000. Basic Pension fixed in VI CPC is Rs 39,500. Initial pension to be fixed under VII CPC is Rs 1,01,515 (39,500 X 2.57) This is Option 1. Notional Pay fixation based on 3 increments is Rs. 199100. Hence option 2 would be 50 percent of Rs 199100 i.e Rs 99,550. As option 1 is higher, pension admissible is Rs 1,01,515.

Case II - Para 10.1.71:

Pensioner 'B' retired at last pay drawn of Rs 4,000 on 31.1.1989 under IV CPC regime, having drawn 9 increments in the pay scale of Rs 3000-100-3500-125-450. Basic pension revised in VI CPC is Rs 12,543. Initial pension fixed under VII CPC is Rs 32,236 (Rs 12,543 X 2.57). This is Option 1. Notional Pay fixation based on 9 increments is Rs 88,400. Hence option 2 would be 50% of 88,400 i.e Rs 44,200. As option 2 is higher, pension admissible is Rs 44,200.



Table showing 4th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay scale corresponding to revised 5th CPC post/grade & pay scale and corresponding to 6th CPC pay band & grade pay:-

SL. NO 4th CPC Pay scale w.e.f. 1.1.1986 5th CPC Post/Grade and Pay scale w.e.f. 1.1.1996 6th Central Pay Commission w.e.f. 1.1.2006 Corresponding Proposed 7th CPC Pay Levels
GRADE SCALE Name of Pay Band/Scale Pay Bands/ Scale Grade Pay
1 750-12-870-14-940 S-1 2550-55-2660-60-3200 -1S 4440-7440 1300 Level-1 Minimum Pay Rs 18000
2 775-12-871-12-1025 S-2 2610-60-3150-65-3540 -1S 4440-7440 1400 Level-1 Minimum Pay Rs 18000
3 775-12871-14-955-
15-1030-20-1150
S-2A 2610-60-2910-65-3300
-70-4000
-1S 4440-7440 1600 Level-1 Minimum Pay Rs 18000
4 800-15-1010-20-1150 S-3 2650-65-3300-70-4000 -1S 4440-7440 1650 Level-1 Minimum Pay Rs 18000
5 825-15-900-20-1200 S-4 2750-70-3800-75-4400 PB-1 5200-20200 1800 Level-1 Minimum Pay Rs 18000
6 950-20-1150-25-1400/
950-20-1150-25-1500/
1150-25-1500
S-5 3050-75-3950-80-4590 PB-1 5200-20200 1900 Level-2 Minimum Pay Rs 19900
7 975-25-1150-30-1540/
975-25-1150-30-1660
S-6 3200-85-4900 PB-1 5200-20200 2000 Level-3 Minimum Pay Rs 21700
8 1200-30-1440-30-1800/
1200-30-1560-40-2040/
1320-30-1560-40-2040
S-7 4000-100-6000 PB-1 5200-20200 2400 Level-4 Minimum Pay Rs 25500
9 1350-30-1440-40-1800
-50-2200/1400-40-1800
-50-2300
S-8 4500-125-7000 PB-1 5200-20200 2800 Level-5 Minimum Pay Rs 29200
10 1400-40-1600-50
-2300-60-2600/
1600-50-2300-60-2660
S-9 5000-150-8000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200 Level-6 Minimum Pay Rs 35400
11 1640-60-2600-75-2900 S-10 5500-175-9000 PB-2 9300-34800 4200 Level-6 Minimum Pay Rs 35400
12 2000-60-2120 S-11 6500-200-6900 PB-2 9300-34800 4200 Level-6 Minimum Pay Rs 35400
13 2000-60-2300-75-3200/
2000-60-2300
-75-3200-3500
S-12 6500-200-10500 PB-2 9300-34800 4200 Level-6 Minimum Pay Rs 35400
14 2375-75-3200-100-3500 / 2375-75-3200
-100-3500-125-3750
S-13 7450-225-11500 PB-2 9300-34800 4600 Level-7 Minimum Pay Rs 44900
15 2500-4000 S-14 7500-250-12000 PB-2 9300-34800 4800 Level-8 Minimum Pay Rs 47600
16 2200-75-2800-100-4000/
2300-100-2800
S-15 8000-275-13500 PB-2 9300-34800 5400 Level-9 Minimum Pay Rs 53100
17 2200-75-2800-100-4000 NEW SCALE 8000-275-13500
(Group A Entry)
PB-3 15600-39100 5400 Level-10 Minimum Pay Rs 56100
18 2630/- FIXED S-16 9000 PB-3 15600-39100 5400 Level-10 Minimum Pay Rs 56100
19 2630-75-2780 S-17 9000-275-9550 PB-3 15600-39100 5400 Level-10 Minimum Pay Rs 56100
20 3150-100-3350 S-18 10325-325-10975 PB-3 15600-39100 6600 Level-11 Minimum Pay Rs 67700
21 3000-125-3625/
3000-100-3500-125-4500/ 3000-100-3500-125-5000
S-19 10000-325-15200 PB-3 15600-39100 6600 Level-11 Minimum Pay Rs 67700
22 3200-100-3700-125-4700 S-20 10650-325-15850 PB-3 15600-39100 6600 Level-11 Minimum Pay Rs 67700
23 3700-150-4450/
3700-125-4700-150-5000
S-21 12000-375-16500 PB-3 15600-39100 7600 Level-12 Minimum Pay Rs 78800
24 3950-125-4700-150-5000 S-22 12750-375-16500 PB-3 15600-39100 7600 Level-12 Minimum Pay Rs 78800
25 3700-125-4950-150-5700 S-23 12000-375-18000 PB-3 15600-39100 7600 Level-12 Minimum Pay Rs 78800
26 4100-125-4850-150-5300/
4500-150-5700
S-24 14300-400-18300 PB-4 37400-67000 8700 Level-13 Minimum Pay Rs 118500
27 4800-150-5700 S-25 15100-400-18300 PB-4 37400-67000 8700 Level-13 Minimum Pay Rs 118500
28 5100-150-5700/
5100-150-6150/
5100-150-5700
-200-6300
S-26 16400-450-20000 PB-4 37400-67000 8900 Level-13A Minimum Pay Rs 131100
29 5100-150-6300
-200-6700
S-27 16400-450-20900 PB-4 37400-67000 8900 Level-13A Minimum Pay Rs 131100
30 4500-150-5700
-200-7300
S-28 14300-450-22400 PB-4 37400-67000 10000 Level-14 Minimum Pay Rs 144200
31 5900-200-6700/
5900-200-7300
S-29 18400-500-22400 PB-4 37400-67000 10000 Level-14 Minimum Pay Rs 144200
32 7300-100-7600 S-30 22400-525-24500 PB-4 37400-67000 10000 Level-14 Minimum Pay Rs 144200
33 7300-200-7500
-250-8000
S-31 22400-600-26000 HAG
SCALE
67000-79000 NIL Level-15 Minimum Pay Rs 182200
34 7600/-FIXED /
 7600-100-8000
S-32 24050-650-26000 HAG+
SCALE
75500-80000 NIL Level-16 Minimum Pay Rs 205400
35 8000/- FIXED S-33 26000(FIXED) APEX SCALE 80000(FIXED) NIL Level-17 Fixed Pay Rs 225000
36 9000/- FIXED S-34 30000(FIXED) CAB. SEC. 90000(FIXED) NIL Level-18 Fixed Pay Rs 250000


CLASSIFICIATION OF CITIES FOR HRA

'X' Cities - 24% HRA

Tamilnadu


States


Cities Classified as "X"
Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad (UA)
Delhi Delhi (UA)
GujaratAhmadabad (UA)
Karnataka Bangaluru (UA)
Maharashtra Greater Mumbai (UA), Pune (UA)
Chennai (UA)
West Bengal Kolkatta (UA)

'Y' Cities - 16% HRA



States


Cities Classified as "Y"
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada (UA), Warangal, (UA),
Greater Vishkhapatnam (M.Corpn), Guntur (UA), Nellore (UA)
Assam Guwahati (UA)
Bihar Patna (UA)
Chandigarh Chandigarh (UA), SAS Nagar, Mohali
Chattisgarh Durg-Bhilai Nagar (UA), Raipur
(UA)
Gujarat Rajkot (UA),
Jamnagar (UA), Bhavnagar (UA), Vadodara (UA), Surat (UA)
Haryana Faridabad*(M.Corpn), Gurgaon*(UA)
Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar (UA), Jammu (UA)
Jharkhand Jamshedpur (UA), Dhanbad (UA),
Ranchi (UA), Bokara Steel City (UA)
Karnataka Belgaum (UA), Hubli-Dharwad,
Mangalore (UA), Mysore (UA), Gulbarga (UA)
Kerala Kozhikode (UA), Kochi (UA),
Thiruvananthapuram (UA), Thrissur (UA), Malappuram (UA), Kannur (UA), Kollam (UA)
Madhya Pradesh Gwalior (UA), Indore (UA),
Bhopal (UA), Jabalpur (UA), Ujjain (M.Corpn)
Maharashtra Amravati (M.Corpn), Nagpur (UA),
Aurangabad (UA), Nashik (UA), Bhiwandi (UA), Solapur (M.Corpn), Kolhapur (UA), Vasai-Vrar City (M.Corpn), Malegaon (UA), Nanded-Waghala (M.Corpn), Sangli (UA)
Orissa Cuttack (UA), Bhubaneswar (UA), Raurkela (UA)
Puducherry (Pondicherry) Puducherry/Pondicherry(UA)
Punjab Amritsar (UA), Jalandhar (UA),
Ludihiana (M.Corpn)
Rajasthan Bikaner (M.Corpn), Jaipur (M.Corpn), Jodhpur (UA),
Kota (M.Corpn), Ajmer (UA)
Tamilnadu Salem (UA), Tiruppur (UA),
Coimbatore (UA), Tiruchirappalli (UA), Madurai (UA), Erode (UA)
Uttarkhand Dehradun (UA)
Uttar Pradesh Moradabad, Meerut (UA),
Ghaziabad* (UA), Aligarh(UA), Agra (UA), Bareilly (UA), Lucknow (UA), Kanpur (UA),
Allahabad (UA), Gorakhpur, Varanasi (UA), Varanasi (UA), Sahranpur (M.Corpn), Noida (CT), Firozabd (NPP), Jhansi (UA)
West Bengal Asansol (UA), Siliguri (UA), Durgapur (UA)

*only for the purpose of extending HRA on the basis of dependency


Remaining cities/towns which are not covered under "X" or "Y" are classified as "Z" for the purpose of HRA.



6h Commission - Pay Band and Grade Pay

STANDARD PAY SCALES

Pay Band Pay in the Pay Band (Rs.) Grade Pay (Rs.)
PB-1 5,200-20200 1,800
PB-1 5,200-20200 1,900
PB-1 5,200-20200 2,000
PB-1 5,200-20200 2,400
PB-1 5,200-20200 2,800
     
PB-2 9,300-34800 4,200
PB-2 9,300-34800 4,600
PB-2 9,300-34800 4,800
PB-2 9,300-34800 5,400
     
PB-3 15,600-39100 5,400
PB-3 15,600-39100 6,600
PB-3 15,600-39100 7,600
     
PB-4 37,400-67000 8,700
PB-4 37,400-67000 8,900
PB-4 37,400-67000 10,000
     
HAG Scale 67,000 (annual increment @ 3%) - 79000 Nil
HSG+ Scale 75,500 (annual increment @ 3%) - 80000 Nil
Apex Scale 80,000 (Fixed) Nil
Cabinet Secretary 90,000 (Fixed) Nil

Rates of Fixed Conveyance Allowance under SR-25

The revised rates of Conveyance Allowance under SR-25w.e.f. 1.9.2008 revised under Ministry of Finance OM No F. No 19039/2/2008-E.IV dated 23.9.2008 are as under:-

Average Monthly travel on official duty For journeys by own motor car (in Rs.) For journeys by other mode of conveyance (in Rs.)
201-300 Kms 1120 370
301-450 Kms 1680 480
451-600 Kms 2070 640
601-800 Kms 2430 750
Above 800 Kms 3000 850

The above rate wll be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance goes up by 50%

GDS SERVICE DISCHARGE BENEFITS

Nature of benefit Present Benefits Revised Benefits (w.e.f. 9.10.2009)
Ex-gratia Gratuity Granted at the rate of half months basic TRCA drawn immediately before discharge of service for each completed year of service subject to a maximum of Rs 18,000 or 16.5 months basic TRCA last drawn whichever is less. Minimum service prescribed is 15 years. Continuance of the existing formula for grant of Ex-gratia Gratuity subject to a Maximum of Rs. 60,000.
Severance Amount A Lumpsum severance amount of Rs 30,000/- is paid on discharge provided a GDS has completed 20 years of continuous service. In case of a GDS completing 15 years of service but less than 20 years of continuous service the severance amount paid is Rs 20,000 Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of Rs 1500 for every completed year of service subject to a Maximum of Rs 60000 with reduction in Minimum eligibility period to 10 years.

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