Issue of medicines / reimbursement of expenditure on investigations / treatment procedures / implants and other medical devices under CGHS

Issue of medicines / reimbursement of expenditure on investigations / treatment procedures / implants and other medical devices under CGHS- regarding

F.No 2-2/2014/CGHS PPT/CGHS(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road
New Delhi 110 108

Dated: the 21st October , 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub- Issue of medicines / reimbursement of expenditure on investigations / treatment procedures / implants and other medical devices under CGHS- regarding

With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to paragraph (c) and (d) of the Office Memorandum of even No dated the 25th August 2014 and to state that in response to the representations received from CGHS beneficiaries in this regard , it has now been‘decided by the competent authority to withdraw the provisions under para (c) and para (d) of the Office Memorandum No 2-2/2014/CGHS HQ/ PPT/CGHS(P) dated the 25th August , 2014 [view] and to restore the status existing prior to the issue of above stated OM dated the 25th August, 2014.

In other words medicines under CGHS can be issued for up to 3 months at a time in chronic diseases on the basis of a valid prescription and for up to 6 months for those beneficiaries who are going abroad, as was the case prior to issue of OM dated 25.8.2014.

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(RAVI KANT)
Under Secretary to Government of India

Source: http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/linkimages/4934498220.pdf

Guidelines for processing proposals for appointment to Board Level Posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)

Guidelines for processing proposals for appointment to Board Level Posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)

No.27(4)/2014(ACC)
Government of India
Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Department of Personnel & Training
Office of the Establishment Officer

North, Block, New Delhi
Dated: 22.10.2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Guidelines for processing proposals for appointment to Board level posts In Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs).

Attention of all Ministries/Departments is invited to Secretary, PESB’s D.O. letter No. 13/07/2010-PESB dated 13.05.2011 vide which detailed guidelInes for appointment/extension/confirmation to the Board level posts were circulated. Consolidated guidelines to be followed in this regard are also available on this Department’s website

www.persmin.nic.in (O.M. & Orders —> Establishment Officer—> S.No.10 -Guidelines for processing cases of Board level appointments in Central Public Sector Enterprises).

2. It has been observed that the timelines prescribed for processing the proposals for appointments to Board level posts in CPSEs are not being adhered to. The resultant delay In filling up the Board level vacancies has been a matter of serious concern for the Government. In order to address this issue effectively, the following timelines are hereby issued for information and strict compliance:

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Meetings held by 7th CPC (as on 21.10.2014)

Meetings held by 7th CPC

Meetings held by 7th CPC (as on 21.10.2014)

Date	Meeting with
13.10.2014	At Leh: Personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Defence Institute of High Altitude Research, DRDO, BRO, ITBP, MES, All Ladakh Central Government Employees Association
09.10.2014	At Dehradun: Non-Gazetted Officers’ Association, LBSNAA; National Institute for the Visually Handicapped Employees’ Union; Ministerial Staff Association, Survey of India; Topographical Staff Association, Survey of India; Class III Service Association, Survey of India; Central Government Library Association; Faculty, Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy; Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy Staff Association; Faculty, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education
08.10.2014	At Dehradun: National Defence Medical Laboratory Technical Staff Association; All India Association of Clerical Employees of Ordnance Factories; Employees Union Ordnance Factory, Dehradun; All India Association of Non-Gazetted Officers of Ordnance & Equipment Factories and Quality Assurance Organization; Staff Association, Rashtriya Indian Military College; All India DGQA Engineers Association; Wildlife Institute of India
24.09.2014	Indian Ex-servicemen Movement
23.09.2014	CRPF Officers
22.09.2014	BSF Officers; Forum of retired CAPF officers
17.09.2014	Aviation Research Centre
16.09.2014	RPF Group ‘A’ Officers, IIM Bangalore
15.09.2014	Disabled War Veterans (DISWAVE) Association, DG Bureau of Police Research and Development
26.08.2014	At Bangalore: IAS Officers’ Association, IPS Officers’ Association, IFS Officers’ Association
25.08.2014	At Bangalore: IIM Bangalore, ISRO
24.08.2014	At Bangalore: Army Base Workshop (EME) Diploma Holders Association, Bangalore, Air Force Store Keepers Association, All India NCC Defence Civilian Employees Association, Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers – Karnataka State, Atomic Energy Employees Federation, All India Central Excise Inspectors Association, The Indian Hospital Pharmacist Association, The Indian Railway Loco Pilot Association, South Western Railways Engineers Association, Railway Wheel Factory, South Western Railway Employees Sangh, All India DRDO Personal Staff Association, DoS Pensioners Forum, Central Government Pensioners Association, Indian Institute of Horticulture Research Employees’ Association, NIMHANS, Veterans Association
21.08.2014	Physiotherapy Forum; Indian Ordnance Factories Group’B’ Gazetted Officers Association
20.08.2014	Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan; Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan
24.07.2014	Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers Association; National Ex-Servicemen Co-ordination Committee; Indian Ex-Services League
23.07.2014	Bharat Central Pensioners Federation; Bharat Pensioners Samaj; Group ‘B’ Indian Information Service Association; Indian Postal Service Officers Association; DANICS Officers Association; Group ‘B’ Indian Ordnance Gazetted Officers Association
22.07.2014	Police Commissioner, Delhi; DG Coast Guard; IOFS Officers Association
21.07.2014	Director, IB; Director, CBI; Director, RAW
19.06.2014	Indian Economic Service Officers Association; Indian Statistical Service Officers Association; IFS Officers Association; DGs of CAPFs (BSF+ITBP+Assam Rifles+Sashastra Seema Suraksha Bal); DGs of CAPFs (CISF+CRPF+NSC)
18.06.2014	IFS Officers Association; PFRDA; Officers of Department of Financial Services, MOF; Officers of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare; P&T Finance Accounts Gr.A Officers Association; IRAS Officers Association; Central Health Service Association
17.06.2014	IAS Officers’ Association; Central Engineering Services Officers’ Association (Water+Power+Architecture); Central Engineering Services Officers’ Association (Civil+Electrical+Mechanical+Road Transport+Telecom); Income Tax Officers’ Association; Custom Officers Association; Central Excise Officers Association
16.06.2014	IPS Officers’ Association; Representative of Pay Commission cells of Army, Navy and Airforce; Indian Audit and Accounts Service Association; Cost Accounts Association; Civil Accounts Association; Federation of Railway Officers

Transport Allowance and Travelling Allowance Rules at a glance

Transport Allowance and Travelling Allowance Rules at a glance

At first glance, both transport allowance and traveling allowance might look the same. But, the two are very different for Central Government employees. Recent spate of orders issued by the DOPT and Finance Ministry on TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE was the inspiration behind this write-up.

In its order last week, the DOPT said that senior officers who have to travel by air for official purposes may not have to submit the boarding passes while settlement of TA claims. They will have to henceforth submit the passes only when required. The very next day, the Finance Ministry issued an order that made it mandatory for senior officials to submit boarding passes alongwith TA bills for air journey performed on Government account.

The concept of Transport Allowance was introduced by the 5th CPC to defray the cost of commuting between residence and office. The 6th CPC while recommending CCA to be subsumed in Transport Allowance. Transport Allowance is given to the Central Government employees for their everyday commute to and from the workplace. Based on their Grade Pay or Band Pay, this could be anything between Rs. 400 to Rs. 3200 per month. It also depends on the population of the city or town where the office is located. Transport allowance is twice the normal amount for physically challenged employees.

Travelling allowance is given to employees who have to travel out of station for official work. There are a number of rules, guidelines and restrictions that control travelling allowance. DOPT and the Ministry of Finance issues amendment orders related to travelling allowances from time to time.

Traveling allowance differs based on the employee’s grade pay. The ‘Grade Pay’ for determing the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service(RP)Rules 2008. Depending on the grade pay, the employee has to opt for the appropriate class of accommodation while travelling via bus, train, ship or by aeroplane. The employee can refund only that amount that he is entitlement for. The Finance Ministry order published on 23.9.2008, OM explained the details of the Travelling allowance and entitlements for Government officials as per title given below…

Government officials on Tour : Travelling Allowance and Entitlements, Entitlement for journeys on tour and travel entitlements within the country, International Travel Entitlement, Mileage allowance for journeys by road, Daily Allowance, Travelling allowance on Transfer, Transfer Grant and Packing Allowance, Transportation of Personal Effects, Transportation of Conveyance, Travelling allowance Entitlement of Retiring employees, Lumpsum Transfer Grant and Packing Allowance

Daily Allowance : If the official tour on is of longer duration, then the employee is paid Daily Allowance to meet his boarding and lodging expenses. This too depends on the Grade pay of the employee. This is what is known as TA/DA. While seeking the TA/DA claims, the employee has to present receipts and bills.

In this regard, the notification, that senior officials are not required to submit the boarding passes while seeking settlement of TA claims of their air travel expenses, was confusing.

The order is not applicable to Group ‘C’ employees. But some have misunderstood the order and have assumed that it was for the air travel facility that is available as part of the Leave Travel Concession.

Amendment in Cadre Restructuring Plan of the Income Tax Department – CBDT Orders

Amendment in Cadre Restructuring Plan of the Income Tax Department – CBDT Orders
Amendment in the scheme of distribution of posts under the Cadre Restructuring Plan of the Income-Tax Department – CBDT Orders

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF FINANCE
CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES
DIRECTORATE OF INCOME TAX
(HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT)

ICADR Building, Plot No. 6, Vasant Kunj, Institutional Area Phase-II
New Delhi -110070. Ph. 26130592, Fax 26130594.

F.No. HRD/CM/102/28/2013-14/0488

Dated: 17.02.2014

To,
All Pr. CCsIT/CCsIT(CCA)

Subject: – Scheme of Distribution of Posts under the Cadre Restructuring Plan of the Income-Tax Department – Corrigendum reg.

Madam/Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Pr. DGIT(HRD)’s DO letter of even number dated 4.4.2014 (copy enclosed for ready reference) forwarding the detailed Scheme of Distribution of Posts under the Cadre Restructuring Plain of the Income-Tax Department (the Scheme) and to convey amendments of the following Annexures contained in the ‘Scheme':

Sl. No.	Annexure	Page no. of the ‘Scheme’	Descreption	Remarks
1	A1	20	List of Pr. CCITs/ CCITs (region-wise)	Re-designation of the DGIT(Inv.) in CCA Andhra Pradesh region as DGIT(Inv.) Hyderabad and of the DGIT(Inv.) in CCA Kerala region as DGIT(Inv.), Kochi
2	G1	39	Posts for Training in the Cadre Control of Pr. CCIT	Rectification of error insofar as it relates to posts at NADT, as per amended Annexure G1 enclosed.
3	O	91	Bifurcation into the posts of NS/LDC/Driver	Rectification of typographical error as per amended Annexure O enclosed.
4	P	92	Bifurcation into the posts of TA/.Steno/Driver	Rectification of typographical error, as per amended Annexure P enclosed.
5	Q	93	Additional vacancies to be filled through Direct Recruitment Quota (ITI/TA/Steno Gr.II)	Rectification of typographical error, as per amended annexure Q enclosed

2. The amended annexures G1, O, P and Q to the Scheme as detailed above, are enclosed herewith for kind information and appropriate action.

Yours faithfully,
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(SURABHI SHARMA)
Deputy Director of Income Tax(HRD)

Source: www.irsofficersonline.gov.in

Expected DA slabs to Bank employees for the period of Nov to Jan 2015

Expected DA slabs to Bank employees for the period of Nov to Jan 2015
Projected DA From November 2014

Projected DA slabs 49 (7.35%) for Nov-14 to Jan-15

CPI for the month of August 2014 has been announced as 5774.95(253) on 30.09.2014. Earlier CPI for the month of July 2014 was announced as 5752.12(252).

The DA slabs payable for the period of Nov 2014 – Jan 2015 is based on the average increase of CPI for the month of July 2014 to September 2014. On assumptions of CPI data if it would remain same for the months of September 2014 as of August 2014 (i.e. 5774.95);

The expected (tentatively) increase in DA Slabs comes to 49 AND in terms of percentage the increase of DA is 7.35% for the month of Nov 2014 – Jan 2015.

Accordingly, the total 732 revised DA slabs i.e. 109.80% DA are expected (tentatively) would become payable for the period of Nov. 2014 – Jan 2015.

Please note that it is only tentative number of DA slabs assessed for the quarter Nov 2014 – Jan 2015 based on assumptions of CPI as mentioned above. The increase in DA slabs for the quarter Nov 2014 – Jan 2015 shall be recalculated on the basis of CPI data that would be announced at the end of Oct. 2014

Source: www.importantbankingnews2.blogspot.in
[http://importantbankingnews2.blogspot.in/2014/10/projected-da-from-november-2014.html]

Grant of HRA to CG Employees on Transfer from one station to another station – MoD orders

Grant of House Rent Allowance to Central Government Employees on Transfer from one station to another station – MoD orders

Tele : 23012408

No. A/81397/DGQA/ADM/RMD (CW)

9 Oct 2014

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DGQA/ADM/RMD (CW)

GRANT OF HRA TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ON TRANSFER FROM ONE STATION TO ANOTHER – INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING

1. As per the instructions contained in Min of finance (Departments of Expenditure) OM No. 11014/2/Ell(B)/82 dt 19 Mar 1983 read in conjunction with Min of Finance OM No. F2(37)-Ell(B)/64 dt 27 Nov 1965, ” A Government servant, who, on transfer, has been permitted to retain Government accommodation at the old station on payment of normal rent or penal rent or retains Government accommodation unauthorisedly on payment of market rent etc, will not be entitled to HRA at the new station for the period beyond 8 months from the date of his transfer”.

2. It may be ensured that the provisions and procedures for claiming HRA as per MoF letters under reference and after obtaining NAC as governed by SRO-31 for DGQA Pool of Accommodation.

3. This may be disseminated to all Establishments under your control for information and necessary action.

4. This has the approval of DGQA.

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(OP Singh)
Col
Dir (Works)

Source: www.dgqadefence.gov.in