Payment of Pay & Allowances / Pension on 01st April 2015 in Andhra Pradesh Circle

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Payment of Salary and other Personal Payments, Salary by Cash on optional basis or through Cheque / Electronically through Bank – instructions

Payment of Salary and other Personal Payments, Salary by Cash on optional basis or through Cheque / Electronically through Bank – instructions

No. 2-1/2007-08/PA (Tech-I) D-813-897

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION & IT

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

PA WING: TECH-I BRANCH

DAK BHAVAN: SANSAD MARG

NEW DELHI-110001

Dated:11-12-2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Payment of Salary and other Personal Payments, Salary by Cash on optional basis or through Cheque / Electronically through Bank – instructions regarding.

In continuation of this Directorate O.M. of even No. D-482-558 dated 11.07.2007 wherein clarificatory Orders for disbursement of salary to the staff through POSB Accounts were issued and further O.M. of even No.D-255-326 dated 14.05.2009 wherein decision of Director General (Posts) for disbursement of Pay and Allowances to all employees of Department of Posts through cheque and/or through direct credit to the Salary/Savings Accounts of the employees concerned was conveyed for implementation in letter and spirit.

2. Further, another O.M. of even No. D-473-524 dated 03.10.2012 was issued, wherein decision of DG (Posts) was conveyed that payments of Salary and other personal payments including Retirement/Terminal benefits to all employees of Department of Posts mandatorily be made through Bank including POSB electronically by issuing payment advices with immediate effect. However, in special and exceptional cases, payment of Pay and Allowances including other personal payments to the employees can be made through cheque only with the prior approval of Head of Office/Divisional Head/Head of Postal Accounts office.

3. The case has been carefully re-examined in the light of provisions contained in Ministry of Finance, Gazette Notification dated 30.03.2012 and Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts OM. F. No. 1(1 )/20ll/TA/292 &303 dated 31.03.2012 & 11.04.2012 and it has been decided by DG (Posts), that hence forth, all Government Servants of Department of Posts are permitted to receive their Salary by direct credit to their Bank Accounts or in Cash or by Cheque, at their ‘option’ and payments other than Salary like HBA above Rs. 25000/- and all payments towards settlement of Retirement/Terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Commuted value of Pension, Encashment of Leave Salary, CGEGIS, withdrawal from General Provident fund, etc. by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices, Cheque / POSB Account or Bank Account.

4. All concerned are requested to issue suitable instructions to all Drawing and Disbursing Authorities working under their administrative jurisdiction for strict compliance.

5. The receipt of this OM may kindly be acknowledged to Sh. Naresh Kumar, Asstt. Chief Accounts Officer (PEA), Room No. 412, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi – 110001

/Sd/-

(Rajnish Kumar)

DDG(PAF)

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Payment of Salary and other Personal Payments, Salary by Cash on optional basis or through Cheque / Electronically through Bank – instructions

No. 2-1/2007-08/PA (Tech-I) D-813-897

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION & IT

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

PA WING: TECH-I BRANCH

DAK BHAVAN: SANSAD MARG

NEW DELHI-110001

Dated:11-12-2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Payment of Salary and other Personal Payments, Salary by Cash on optional basis or through Cheque / Electronically through Bank – instructions regarding.

In continuation of this Directorate O.M. of even No. D-482-558 dated 11.07.2007 wherein clarificatory Orders for disbursement of salary to the staff through POSB Accounts were issued and further O.M. of even No.D-255-326 dated 14.05.2009 wherein decision of Director General (Posts) for disbursement of Pay and Allowances to all employees of Department of Posts through cheque and/or through direct credit to the Salary/Savings Accounts of the employees concerned was conveyed for implementation in letter and spirit.

2. Further, another O.M. of even No. D-473-524 dated 03.10.2012 was issued, wherein decision of DG (Posts) was conveyed that payments of Salary and other personal payments including Retirement/Terminal benefits to all employees of Department of Posts mandatorily be made through Bank including POSB electronically by issuing payment advices with immediate effect. However, in special and exceptional cases, payment of Pay and Allowances including other personal payments to the employees can be made through cheque only with the prior approval of Head of Office/Divisional Head/Head of Postal Accounts office.

3. The case has been carefully re-examined in the light of provisions contained in Ministry of Finance, Gazette Notification dated 30.03.2012 and Department of Expenditure, Controller General of Accounts OM. F. No. 1(1 )/20ll/TA/292 &303 dated 31.03.2012 & 11.04.2012 and it has been decided by DG (Posts), that hence forth, all Government Servants of Department of Posts are permitted to receive their Salary by direct credit to their Bank Accounts or in Cash or by Cheque, at their ‘option’ and payments other than Salary like HBA above Rs. 25000/- and all payments towards settlement of Retirement/Terminal benefits such as Gratuity, Commuted value of Pension, Encashment of Leave Salary, CGEGIS, withdrawal from General Provident fund, etc. by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices, Cheque / POSB Account or Bank Account.

4. All concerned are requested to issue suitable instructions to all Drawing and Disbursing Authorities working under their administrative jurisdiction for strict compliance.

5. The receipt of this OM may kindly be acknowledged to Sh. Naresh Kumar, Asstt. Chief Accounts Officer (PEA), Room No. 412, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi – 110001

/Sd/-

(Rajnish Kumar)

DDG(PAF)

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POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION, GDS (NFPE)
NATIONAL UNION GDS

No. PJCA/2015

Dated: 26th March , 2015

CIRCULAR

To
All Office Bearers of both the Federations.
All General Secretaries
All Circle/Divisional and Branch Secretaries.

Dear Comrades,

P.J.C.A. MEETING

As decided earlier PJCA meeting was held at NFPE office, 1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building New Delhi-110 001 on 24.03.2015. at 2 P.M The meeting was Presided over by Shri. D.Theagarajan, Chairman, PJCA and Secretary General FNPO.

The meeting attended by both Secretary Generals and General Secretaries of both the Federations.

Before commencement of meeting homage was paid to Com. S.K. Vyas, a Veteran & legendry leader of Central Government Employees & Pensioners Trade Union Movement by observing one minute silence.

In the meeting Com. R.N. Parashar, Secretary PJCA and Secretary General NFPE presented the position of action and development on the 40 points Strike Charter of demands after PJCA meeting with Secretary (P) on 05.02.2015.

All General Secretaries presented their views and after a detailed discussion, the following decisions were taken:

1. Disagreement was recorded on items No. 1,2,11,12,13,14,15,16,21, 25,27, 30, 31,33,34, 35,36,37, and 40 of PJCA Strike Charter of demand as the progress is not being noticed on all these items. Secretary (P) will be addressed to settle these issues as per the assurance given in meeting on 05.02.2015.

2. Due to some unavoidable circumstances the date of Dharna in front of Dak Bhawan, New Delhi by All India leaders of both Federations is rescheduled as 29th April-2015 instead of 15th April.

3, Notice for Indefinite Strike to be organized from 06th May 2015 will be served to the Secretary, Department of Posts, New Delhi on 06th April-2015. All Circle /Divisional and Branch Secretaries will also submit Strike Notice at all levels by organizing demonstrations in front of all important offices.

4 Campaign programme by All India Leaders of both the Federations affiliated unions has been finalized and it will be completed between 05th April to 15th April, 2015 to mobilize entire rank and file. All concerned will fix the dates in consultation with Circle leadership and conduct the programme to mobilize maximum employees to participate in Parliament March to be conducted on 28th April 2015 under banner of National Council JCM and to make them ready for the Indefinite strike from 06th May 2015 onwards . (Campaign programme is enclosed)

5. Next Meeting of PJCA will be held on 29th April, 2015 on the day of Dharna by All India leaders in front of Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.

MEETING WITH PAY COMMISSION

1, Meeting of NFPE leaders with 7th Central Pay Commission was held on 25th March, 2015 at Pay Commissions Office at Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi. Secretary General NFPE and all General Secretaries participated in the meeting and presented the issues very nicely submitted in the memorandums. Chairman and members appeared courteous and co-operative with positive attitude.

GDS issues were also discussed by Secretary General NFPE and Com. P. Panduranga Rao General Secretary, GDS (NFPE) and Memorandum on GDS issue was also presented again to Chairman 7th CPC by General Secretary GDS (NFPE) . Chairman assured all possible help to this most exploited and deprived section of Postal Workers within his capacity.

2. Meeting of FNPO leaders was also held with 7th CPC on 26th March 2015 at CPC office at New Delhi. Secretary General & all General Secretaries presented the issues effectively and Pay Commission was also of positive views on most of the items. FNPO & NUGDS also discussed GDS related issues to Pay Commission and submitted memorandum.

D. THEAGARAJAN	R.N. PARASHAR
Secretary General, FNPO	Secretary General NFPE

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Buying a new TV: Frequently asked questions

There are so many variables presented to you when buying a new TV. Hitesh Raj Bhagat & Karan Bajaj answer some of the burning questions you may have before putting down a sizeable investment on a new set

4K vs 1080p Full HD — Which One Should You Get?

This is the big question right now, especially since players like Micromax & VU are bringing the price down. Micromax's latest 49-inch 4K LED TV with Android built in is priced at Rs 49,990. If you want to be future-proof and believe in keeping a TV for as long as it lasts, then 4K is the way to go.

India is amongst a handful of countries where 4K broadcast is already available (although content is limited, more will come soon). YouTube has a lot of 4K content online too and you can enjoy it on the TV with TV connected media players. If you don't have any plans to upgrade to 4K for the next two to three years, you can go with a full HD set.

The 3D Debate — Is Content Available?

If you really plan on watching 3D, you need a way to get 'real' content. Any 3D TV can up-convert to 3D, but it's not as convincing. YouTube and others have 3D content, newer gaming consoles support 3D (games and 3D Blu-Ray movies) and you could playback 3D video files from a media player or computer. Real 3D games and movies are limited but available. It's a nice feature to have if you're a 3D enthusiast.

Check the difference between active and passive 3D technologies in TVs. Active 3D uses battery powered 3D glasses which need to be synced with the TV to work. They are expensive to buy (Rs 5,000 to 9,000 each) and typically one or two pairs are provided. Passive 3D (like LG's Cinema 3D) uses simple polarized glasses - these are easier on the eyes and cheaper to buy and replace (though admittedly, they cause a loss in overall resolution).

Upgradeable TVs - Sales Gimmick or Useful Extra?

Currently, only Samsung and Vu offer an option of upgrading your existing TV to get new features and add functionality. Samsung offers an Evolution Kit that is compatible with select TV models. This Evolution kit connects to your old TV and offers the updated interface and functionality as the newer generation TV.

As the evolution kit costs around Rs 17,000, it is better to go for the model with support for upgrades when it comes to Samsung In comparison; Vu television offers to upgrade the internal hardware of your TV to add PC functionality. Vu Engineers will come to your house; install the computer components inside your TV. You can choose Windows 7, Windows 8 or Mac OS X as the operating system for your TV. However, the price of the upgrade could vary between Rs 30,000 - 70,000. In the same price, you can now get a good laptop for your computer requirements.

Improving TV Audio - Do You Need This? 

TVs are getting slimmer and the downside of that is the speakers have become smaller and weaker. Typically, a flat panel TV has only two speakers (stereo) with a rated output of 5 to 10 Watts RMS each. This may be fine for really small rooms but if you want to improve the overall experience with all sorts of content, you need to improve the sound. For a simple solution, you can get a soundbar (from Philips, LG or Bose). For proper multi-channel sound, you can get a powered 5.1 speaker system (integrated amplifier) from Logitech, Creative or JBL or you could go all the way with an amplifier and speakers. The soundbar will connect directly to the TV (using headphone or RCA stereo out) while the multi speaker system should ideally connect directly to the source. 

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Fine for harassment of women at workplace

The Supreme Court of India laid down formal guidelines for dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace in the case of Vishakha Vs. State of Rajasthan. The guidelines clearly state that all workplaces should constitute a Complaint Committee to deal with complaints of sexual harassment. Taking forward the Supreme Court guidelines, “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” was enacted which came into force with effect from 9th December 2013.

The Act casts a responsibility on every employer to create an environment which is free from sexual harassment. Employers are required to organize workshops and awareness programmes at regular intervals for sensitizing the employees about the provision of this legislation and display notices regarding the constitution of Internal Committee, penal consequences of sexual harassment etc. An employer will be liable to a fine of Rs 50,000/- in case of violation of his duties under the Act and in case of subsequent violations, the amount of fine will be double together with penalty in the form of cancellation of his licence, withdrawal or non-renewal of the registration required for carrying out his activity. 

The Ministry of Women and Child Development had issued advisories to States/UTs to ensure effective implementation of the Act. The Ministries/Departments in Government of India have also been advised to ensure the compliance of the Act. 

This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi a in written reply to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha today. 

NB/PB
(Release ID :117370)

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Promotion of Hindi

Central Hindi Directorate, a subordinate organisation under this Ministry, has been engaged in propagation of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking States by implementing various schemes such as preparation of Dictionaries, Correspondence Course for non-Hindi speaking States, Extension programmes which include the programme of neo Hindi Writers` Scheme, Students` Study Tour, Free Distribution of Hindi Books to Institutions located in non-Hindi speaking areas, Book Exhibition-cum-Sale and Scheme of Awards to Hindi Writers of non-Hindi speaking States. Further, Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (KHS), an autonomous body under this Ministry, promotes & propagates the teaching and training of Hindi nationwide as per the provisions of the Article 351 of the Constitution of India. KHS, having its Headquarter at Agra, and through its 8 Regional Centers established at Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Shillong, Mysore, Dimapur, Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad, is working to improve the standard of teaching Hindi at various levels, to train Hindi Teachers, to provide avenues for the advance study and comparative linguistics related to different Indian languages, to organize research, to formulate, undertake and facilitate such courses. 

Central Institute of Indian Languages(CIIL), a subordinate organisation under this Ministry, through its Regional Language Centres at Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Guwahati, Patiala, Pune, Mysore and Solan works for the promotion of languages of various states for national integration. 

The Scheme of National Translation Mission (NTM) of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is entrusted basically with the responsibility of translating knowledge. The mandate of National Translation Mission is to translate Knowledge Text Books from English to 22 Indian languages of the VIII schedule of the Indian Constitution. 

Knowledge Text Books assigned under the NTM for translation from English to Hindi are as follows: 

• Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of the Nation; Austin, Granville

• Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy; Banwell, Colin N.; Mccash, Elaine M.

• Heat Transfer; Holman J. P.

• Mechanical Engineering Design Shigley, Joseph E.

• Invertebrate Zoology Jordan, E.L. and Verma, P. S.

• Fundamentals of Sociology, Gisbert, P. S.

The NTM has also undertaken the following translation works from English to Hindi.

1. Translation of National Curriculum Framework for Teachers Education 2009

2. Public Education Material for Prevention of Communication Disorder: Phase III, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH).

Kendriya Hindi Sansthan has Seven Regional Centers in the non-Hindi speaking States/UTs. They are in Hyderabad, Guwahati, Shillong, Mysore, Dimapur, Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad.

This information was given by the Union Human Resource Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Irani in a written reply to the Lok Sabha question. 

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Message to Women on International Women's Day by Usha Bonepalli, Chairperson, Women's committee, Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, New Delhi

Comrades,

It’s my honour to address you all on the occasion of ‘International Womens Day’ on 8^th March 2015. This day is a celebration of the struggle of women, the world over, and their achievements, in realising the just and equitable role and position for women in society, in workplace and as a homemaker. This day is also a reminder of the road ahead, the enormity of the tasks that still stare at us. This day is a day to resolve, to rededicate ourselves to the task of women emancipation and empowerment.

The word ‘woman’ is not singular, it is a plural noun.  If the Oxford Dictionary says otherwise, we need to let them know why. A woman is always an eco-system, balancing multiple roles, multiple commitments, at multiple places of work – both in office and also at home. There might be CL, EL etc in office, but there is not a single CL or EL in house. Good health or bad health, the tasks of bringing up children, and other home-making works don’t give any break. In addition to these, many of us are engaged in other interests like music, painting, culture, sports etc., and it is really a miracle that women manage to do so many things, and still appear cheerful and charming. The word multi-tasking doesn’t find more resonance anywhere. In fact, women contribute more to the society. If you educate a man, you are educating one person. If you are educating a woman, you are educating a family.

In spite of the effervescent and vibrant roles that women play as mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, soul-mates, co-workers and in social service, women are often trampled upon in world societies, both in war and peace. The past year witnessed some of the most horrific incidents that shook our sense of humanity. 276 school-girls were kidnapped in Nigeria in April 2014, and not released till now. According to Amnesty International, hundreds of Yazidi women were sold by ISIS into sexual slavery. Using women as soft targets is a blot on humanity and questions the very meaning of civilisation.

Even in the civilised and sophisticated corporate world, many business shenanigans squirm at the thought of giving equal pay and respect to their women employees. This year witnessed the most distasteful episode of Microsoft CEO’s statement that women should accept their karma, when he was asked about equal pay for women in software industry. This shows the deep-rooted prejudice that women are burdened with, and the enormity of the road ahead of the women’s movement in India and the world over.

We can fight this only with deep understanding and belief in women’s capabilities and strengths. Even under the weight of all the prejudices, women have been charting stellar performances everywhere. Not only the immense multi-tasking roles and expectations that every woman upholds, many are blazing a path of leadership and success, leaving a trail of pride and inspiration, not only in regular careers but also in high tech scientific and futuristic fields, which are traditionally considered as male bastions. Smt. Padmashree Warrior from Vijayawada is the Chief Technology & Strategy Officer (CTSO) at Cisco, which powers the world’s telecom architecture. She is in-charge of the telecom machinery which runs our mobile phones, internet and whatsapp, for present and for future. Indra Nooyi from Chennai is Pepsi’s global Chairman & CEO. Mary Kom became Olympic Bronze medallist and Asian Gold Medallist in boxing, when she was a mother of three. Kiran Mazumdar Shah of Biocon is a genetics entrepreneurial wizard, having a street named after her in Australia on 5^th March 2015. There are lot more stellar achievements of working women in business and other spheres.

These achievements are just a pointer to show that all that a women needs is a little enabling. Enable the women, and they will do wonders, to the families, workplaces and the societies. Give women the right education and training, safety in work-place and transit, freedom from violence and discrimination, respect as an equal gender, belief in their capabilities – the society will transform into a much better place. There is no better time to realise and rededicate to this goal, than the year in which Malala Yousufzai got the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for education. There is no easy path to achieve this, and I call upon all women comrades, to struggle for equitable rights, with passion, determination and hunger for success.

On this momentous day, it’s our duty, of everyone - common people, men and women comrades, the leaders, the policy makers and the government - to understand and appreciate that women deserve their rightful equitable empowerment. In fact, this year, we are also observing 20 years of Beijing Declaration on Women’s Rights. UNO declared the campaign slogan as “Empowering Women, Empowering humanity”, i.e. if we empower women, we empower humanity. The theme for this year’s International Women’s day is rightfully coined as “Make it Happen”. On this occasion, as Chairperson of the Women’s Committee of the Central Government Employees and Workers, I call upon everyone to join hands and give a clarion call – Yes, we will make it happen.

Believe in yourself.

Usha Bonepalli
Chairperson,
Women’s Committee,
Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers,
New Delhi.

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CHAMPION POST WISHES ITS READERS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY

CHAMPION POST WISHES ITS READERS,
THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
A VERY HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY

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CHAMPION POST WISHES ITS READERS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY HOLI

CHAMPION POST WISHES ITS READERS,
THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
A VERY HAPPY HOLI 

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CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ON MARCH 8

International Women's Day 2015 Theme: MAKE IT HAPPEN

All around the world, International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.

Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for our international women’s day.com global hub, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. Each year International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. The first International Women's Day was held in 1911. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.

      Various organisations identify their own International Women's Day theme, specific to their local context and interests. Many charities, NGOs and Governments also adopt a relevant theme or campaign to mark the day. For example, organisations like the UN, Oxfam, Women for Women, Care International, Plan, World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and more - run exciting and powerful campaigns that raise awareness and encourage donations for good causes. The UN has been declaring an annual equality theme for many years.

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Criteria for providing jobs to State and National Level Sports Persons

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has said that as per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, sportspersons who have represented a State or the country in the National or International competitions, Inter-university tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards, State School Teams in the National Sports/Games conducted by the All India School Games Federation and those awarded with National Awards in Physical Efficiency under the National Physical Efficiency Drive, are eligible for being considered for appointment in Central Government offices against the vacancies reserved for meritorious sportspersons. 

In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today Shri Sonowal said, in terms of existing instructions of the Government, upto 5% of direct recruit vacancies in Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ are reserved for meritorious sportspersons in Central Government offices.

He said, Ministries/Department of Government of India can recruit meritorious sportsmen in any year in relaxation of the recruitment procedure, to the extent that these, including all other reservations under exisiting orders, do not exceed 50% of the total number of vacancies proposed to be filled by direct recruitment. Central Government organizations and Public Sector undertakings recruit meritorious sportspersons including medal winners in international sports events from time to time for which they advertise in Employment News and other newspapers. 

The Minister said, meritorious sportspersons are also eligible for monthly pension under the Scheme titled “Scheme of Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons”. Sportspersons who have won medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Cups/World Championships (in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines) and Paralympic Games, after they attain the age of 30 years or retire from active sports, whichever is later, are eligible for monthly pension. 

Shri Sonowal said, the Scheme of National Welfare Fund for Sportspersons provides ex-gratia financial assistance to outstanding sportspersons of yesteryears, now living in indigent circumstances, whose annual income is less than Rs. 2 lakh for medical treatment etc. 

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(Release ID :116402) 

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Backlog Vacancies

As per data collected till 31.12.2014, during the period 1.4.2012 to 31.12.2014, 19,676 backlog reserved vacancies of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes were filled up in Central Government Departments/attached and subordinate offices, Banks etc. 

Government constituted a Committee in July 2013 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to make an in depth analysis of the reasons for backlog of filling up of reserved vacancies and suggest measures to enhance the employability of reserved category candidates. The Committee submitted its report in May, 2014. Subsequent to the receipt of the recommendations of the Committee, the matter has been examined by this Department. Time bound action has been finalized and intimated to all concerned Departments/ Ministries on 20.11.2014 for implementation. The Action Plan includes study of reasons for non-filling of backlog reserved vacancies; review of prescribed standards, if required; conducting Special Recruitment Drive and conducting pre-recruitment training programmes.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in Prime Minister’s office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Shri Ravneet Singh, Shri Sankar Prasad Datta and Shri S.P. Muddahanume Gowda in the Lok Sabha today. 

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(Release ID :116452) 

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Right to strike upheld at ILO

After months of pressure from trade unions, the right to strike has been recognized by the employers’ group at the International Labour Organization (ILO) following a crucial tripartite meeting in Geneva from 23 to 25 February. A joint statement from the employers’ and workers’ groups at the meeting affirms that the right to industrial action is recognized by the ILO. The bilateral ceasefire promotes a package of proposals to end the deadlock that has led to an impasse at the ILO since 2012. The proposals will now be put to the ILO’s governing body in March for approval.

Employers’ groups have been challenging the right to strike because it is not explicitly expressed in ILO Convention 87, even though for years it has been universally accepted by governments, workers and employers alike. This has meant that cases of serious labour violations in many countries have been left un addressed by the ILO as the employers’ group refused to budge on the issue. The statement follows a global protest day in defence of the right to strike by ITUC its affiliates and union federations on 18 February, involving more than 100 actions in over 60 countries. The protests were designed to put pressure on both governments and employers at the ILO.

In India, all Central Trade Unions joined together in the call for protest on 18th February and signing the Resolution. The CTU leaders met the Minister of Labour & Employment on 19th February, 2015 and represented for the Government of India support to workers on their fundamental right to strike and handed over the jointly signed Resolution to him.

Significantly, the Government Group, which had previously been split on the issue, strongly endorsed the right to strike at the February meeting. In a statement at the discussions it said: “The Government Group recognizes that the right to strike is linked  to freedom of association, which is a fundamental principle and right at work of the ILO. The Government Group specifically recognizes that without protecting a right to strike, Freedom of Association, in particular the right to organize activities for the purpose of promoting and protecting workers’ interests cannot be fully realized.”

Source :  www.gservants.com

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Br. K.V.Peter - Padmashri awarded Postmaster

Br. K.V.Peter - Padmashri awarded Postmaster,

Br K.V. Peter, former Post Master of the award-winning Shembaganur post office, receives the Padma Shri award from the Indian government. Shenbaganur SO now merged with Kodaikanal SO, Dindigul Division, Tamilnadu. 1983 Best Post office in India.

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Benefits to Middle Class Tax Payers in the Budget 2015-16

The Union Minister of Finance Shri Arun Jaitley in his Budget Speech in Lok Sabha today proposed rationalization of various tax exemptions and incentives to reduce tax disputes and improve tax administration. He said, with a view to encourage savings and to promote health care among individual tax payers, it is proposed to increase the limit of reduction of health insurance premium from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 and for senior citizen this limit is increase from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000.

For senior citizen above the age of 80 years, not eligible to take health insurance, deduction is allowed for Rs 30,000 toward medical expenditure.  Deduction limit of Rs 60,000 on expenditure on account of specified diseases is enhanced to Rs 80,000 in the case of senior citizens.

Additional deduction of Rs 25,000 is allowed for differently-abled persons, increasing the limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. It is also proposed to increase the limit of deduction from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh in case of severe disability.

The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley also proposed to provide that investment in Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will be eligible for deduction under section 80C of the income-tax and any payment from the scheme shall not be liable to tax.

Limit on deduction on account of contribution to a pension fund and the new pension scheme is proposed to be increased from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh.

Additional deduction of Rs 50,000 will be allowed for contribution to the new pension scheme u/s 80 CCD increasing from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh.

Details of tax deductions proposed are as follows: 

·	Deduction u/s 80C	Rs 1,50,000
·	Deduction u/s 80CCD	Rs 50,000
·	Deduction on account of interest on house property loan (Self occupied property)	Rs 2,00,000
·	Deduction u/s 80D on health insurance premium	Rs 25,000
·	Exemption of transport allowance	Rs 19,200
	Total	Rs 4,44,200

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Key highlights of Budget 2015

New Delhi: Presenting Union Budget 2015-16 in Parliament, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday announced that the rate of corporate tax would be reduced to 25 percent from 30 percent over the next four years.

The FM further said there would be no change in income tax slabs for individual tax payers.

Reading out the Budget speech, Jaitley said that the state of the country's economy is better placed today with its credibility re-established by a series of measures taken by the Narendra Modi government. He stressed that India is growing when economies the world over are struggling.

Here are the Key Highlights:

Taxation 

- Individual tax payer will benefit to the extent Rs. 4,44,200/- from exemptions   announced

- National Pension Scheme: Exemption raised from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs.1,50,000

- Exemption of Rs 50,000 for pension under Sec 80C

- Transport allowance exemption increased to Rs 1600 from Rs 800 per month

- Health Insurance Premium deduction increased to Rs 25,000/- from Rs 15,000

- Health Insurance Premium deduction for Senior Citizens increased to Rs 30,000/- from Rs 10,000

- All contributions to Sukanya Samridhi scheme to be tax free

- Wealth Tax to be abolished

- 2% surcharge on those who have income of over Rs 1 cr per annum

- PAN must for any sale exceeding Rs 1 lakh

- Corporate Tax to be reduced to 25% from 30% over next four years

- To avoid surprise in taxation policy

- Corporate tax to be reduced be 5% over next four years

- Tax relief for yoga instructions, institutions

- Consolidated Service tax increased to 14%

- Direct tax proposals to lead to loss of Rs.8,315 cr

- Indirect proposals to yield Rs 23,383 cr

- India is a super-giant which moves slowly but surely

- Clean energy cess increased from 100 to 200 Rupees per metric ton of coal to finance Green Energy Fund

- 100% tax exemption in CSR activities for Clean Ganga Fund & Swacch Bharat Kosh

- Custom duty on raw materials and intermediaries to be reduced

- MAT rules to be rationalised for FIIs

- To set up IT-based student scholarship scheme

- Tax on Technical Services reduced to 10% from 25%

- Defer the applicability of GAAR for 2 years; will only apply prospectively after Apr 2017

- Super Rich surcharge to garner additional Rs 9,000 cr

- Benami Property Transaction bill to tackle black money transaction in real estate soon

- High corporate tax with too many exceptions gives us worst of both worlds, we neither get revenues nor investments

- Taxation is an instrument of socio-economic engineering

- GST expected to play transformative role by creating a common market; have already introduced bill for same

- Aim to rationalize and cut exemptions in corporate tax

- Direct Tax collection is going to be 14.49 lakh crore rupees

Others

- Have given a road map for the future in the budget speech: FM

- Govt to get tough on Black Money

- Budget speech concludes with commitment to well being of all "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah”

- Policy of Make in India in Defence not only to cater our needs but also for export

- Defence budget enhanced to Rs 2,46,727 crore

- Special Assistance to Bihar and West Bengal

- Rs 15,000 crore scheme to skill rural India

- Poor students get fund aid through PM scheme

- Renewable energy target will be increased to 1,75,000 MW

- AIIMS to be set up in J&K, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Assam

- IIT in Karnataka, IIMs in J&K and Andhra Pradesh

- ISM Dhanabad will be upgraded to full IIT

- Section 6 of FEMA to be amended

- Public procurement law to be introduced

- Public contracts resolution bill to be introduced

- Rupay Debit Cards to be incentivised, to move towards paperless transactions

- Regulatory reform law for infrastructure development

- To launch National Skills Mission to boost jobs

- Committee to be set up to plan the celebration of the 100th birth anniversary of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

- Govt to do away with distinctions between FII and FDI and replace it with Composite Caps

- Another 1,000 crores for Nirbhaya Fund

- Corpus for maintenance of Global Heritage Sites at Goa, Gujarat, J&K, Mumbai, Punjab and Telangana

- Environment friendly development process only

- Foreign investment in alternate investment funds

- Govt to introduce Gold Monetization Scheme, Sovereign Gold Bonds

- EPF & ESI has hostage rather than client ; ESI should be made optional to employees

- Visa on arrival for 150 countries in phases

- FMC to be strengthened by merging with SEBI

- To put in place bankruptcy code soon

- Employees contribution to EPF should be optional

- Indian Gold Coin with Ashok Chakra

- 5 Ultra Mega power projects, of 4000 MW announced

- Highest ever allocation for MGNREGA, by increasing it this year by 5,000 crore rupees

- Internationally competitive Direct Tax regime to be put in place

- Deepening of bond market to complement our world class equity; Public Debt Management agency towards this end

- Ports in public sector will be encouraged to corporatize & become companies under Companies Act

- Plan an expert committee for Drafting Legislation for Regulatory mechanism

- NBFCs with size of Rs 500 cr and above to get parity in recoveries

- Capex for state PSUs to be Rs 3.17 lakh crore

- PM agri plans get Rs 3,000 crore extra allocation

- Initial sum of Rs 150 Cr to create world class IT hub to take advantage of our competitiveness

- Expert committee to examine need for multiple prior clearances for projects

- PPP model has to be revised and revitalized

- Rs 30,000 crore allocation for SC welfare schemes

- Lending priority to be given to SC, ST in Mudra bank

- Outlay upped by 24,000 cr for rail, road

- Capex for state PSUs to be Rs 3.17 lakh crore

- Atal Innovation Mission to foster culture of research among India's and global brain

- Investment in Infrastructure to go up by 70,000 crores in 2015-16 over 2014-15

- Tax free Infrastructure bonds for projects in railways and roads

- PM Surakhsha Bima Yojna to increase the access to insurance ; it will be linked with Jan Dhan Yojna

- Atal Pension Yojna to provide defined pension according to contribution ; 50% contribution to be from Gov

- Divestment in loss making units

- New scheme called Nayi Manzil to enable minority youth without school-leaving certificates to get the employment

- Exhibition of Parsi culture

- Senior citizens welfare fund to subsidise the premium for elderly people

- MUDRA bank to refinance micro finance institution under PMs MUDRA scheme

- To utilize vast postal network for increasing access to institutional banking

- To launch PM Suraksha Bhima Yojana, offering coverage of 2 lakh rupees for just premium of Rs 12 (Rs 1 per month)

- Universal Social Security for all indians

- New scheme physical aid and assisted

- GST to be in place by April 01. 2016

- Senior citizens welfare fund to subsidise the premium for elderly people

- Proposes a Mudra Bank of corpus of 20000 crores to refinance the MFIs

- To bring a Comprehensive Bankruptcy code for the ease of doing business by 2015-16

- Committed to increase the access of people to formal financial system

- Committed to bring a Universal social security system for all

- Manufacturing Hub through Make in India program

- Forex reserves at $340 billion

- We need a well targeted system of subsidies rather than to cut subsidies

- Micro irrigation to get Rs 5300 crore

- Electrification of villages by 2020

- To continue with MNREGA

- Agri credit target in 2015-16 increased to 8.5 lakh crore

- National agri market to increase income of farmers

- Well-targeted system of Subsidy delivery, cutting down of leakage

- Need well targeted system to rationalise subsidies

- LPG direct transfer subsidy to be expanded

- Rural Infrastructure Development Fund to be at Rs 25000 Cr

- Road map to achieve Fiscal Deficit of 3% of GDP in three years

- Target of 3.9% in Fiscal Deficit 2015-16

- Target of 3.5% in Fiscal Deficit 2016-17

- Target of 3% in Fiscal Deficit 2017-18

- Will finish the journey to 3% fiscal deficit in two years

- Tax buoyancy is lower but still we will meet the promise of Fiscal deficit of 4.1% of GDP this year

- Latest CPI 5.1% WPI negative

- States to get 62% of the total resources

- Rural and urban divide to be removed

- A roof for each family in India by 2022- 75th Year of India's Independence

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