Transfer & Promotions.
1. Sri S.K.Chakrabarti Chief PMG, Tamilnadu transferred and posted as Chief PMG, West Bengal Circle
2. Smt. Shanthi nair Chief PMG MP Circle transferred and Posted as Chief PMG Tamilnadu Circle
3. Ms Rameshwari Honda PMG WB promoted and Posted as Chief PMG, Orissa Circle
4. Smt Hilda Abraham PMG, Calicut promoted and Posted as Chief PMG MP Circle
AIRASIA wishes to all officers
February 26, 2010
Income Tax Exemption
As per para 5.2(10) of CIRCULAR NO. 1/2010 [F. NO. 275/192/2009 IT(B)], DATED 11-1-2010 of the Income Tax Department the transport allowance to the extent of Rs. 800/- only will be exempt for Income Tax. Extract of relevant paragraph is given below:
The CBDT has prescribed guidelines for the purpose of sub-clauses (i) and (ii) of section 10(14) vide Notification No. SO 617(E), dated 7th July, 1995 (F. No. 142/9/95-TPL) which has been amended vide Notification SO No. 403(E), dated 24-4-2000 (F. No. 142/34/99-TPL). The transport allowance granted to an employee to meet his expenditure for the purpose of commuting between the place of his residence and the place of duty is exempt to the extent of Rs. 800 per month vide Notification S.O. No. 395(E), dated 13-5-1998.
Link to original notification http://law.incometaxindia.gov.in/TaxmannDit/DisplayPage/dpage1.aspx?m
Recalculate your tax and get benefit.
As per para 5.2(10) of CIRCULAR NO. 1/2010 [F. NO. 275/192/2009 IT(B)], DATED 11-1-2010 of the Income Tax Department the transport allowance to the extent of Rs. 800/- only will be exempt for Income Tax. Extract of relevant paragraph is given below:
The CBDT has prescribed guidelines for the purpose of sub-clauses (i) and (ii) of section 10(14) vide Notification No. SO 617(E), dated 7th July, 1995 (F. No. 142/9/95-TPL) which has been amended vide Notification SO No. 403(E), dated 24-4-2000 (F. No. 142/34/99-TPL). The transport allowance granted to an employee to meet his expenditure for the purpose of commuting between the place of his residence and the place of duty is exempt to the extent of Rs. 800 per month vide Notification S.O. No. 395(E), dated 13-5-1998.
Link to original notification http://law.incometaxindia.gov.in/TaxmannDit/DisplayPage/dpage1.aspx?m
Recalculate your tax and get benefit.
February 16, 2010
CAT Orders for promotion
If an employee, fulfiling the eligibility criteria for promotion to a particular post, works for a reasonable period on that post against a vacancy,, the government cannot deny him/her the actual promotion and accompanying financial benefits, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has held.
A Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench headed by Chairman Justice V.K. Bali held that in such a situation, it would be arbitrary to deny salary and other benefits of the promoted post to the employee
The bench ordered the Delhi Government to re-fix the salary and retirement benefits of six retired school teachers, who had been given notional promotion to the post of principal, albeit without any accruing financial benefits.
Rejecting the Delhi Government’s arguments that all promotions had to be prospective and retired employees had no right to actual promotion, the CAT allowed the petition filed by Gaurishankar Sharma, Budh Prakash Tyagi, Raj Kumar Uppal, Prabhu Dayal, Jagdish Prasad Sharma and Chintamani Mathur.
It directed the Delhi Government to fix the correct salary of the petitioners, from the dates each of them had been promoted notionally to principal and to fix par arrears of salary for the period they were in service.
The CAT also ordered payment of revised retirement benefits, with six per cent interest on arrears within four months. The petitioners had served as heads of schools over several years.
But the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), held after their retirement, recommended only notional promotion for them and accordingly, the government did not give them any financial benefit of promotion.
Aggrieved by the decision, they moved the CAT, seeking benefit of the pay scale of principal, from the date they were assumed charge of the post, plus the arrears of pay and allowances after proper pay fixation, with retrospective effect. They also demanded revision of their retirement benefits.
The government contended the DPC could not be convened due to procedural reasons while they were in service and making them principals was only a stopgap arrangement. It said petitioners were not eligible for revision of retirement benefits and back wages because their promotion was only notional.
But citing the Supreme Court’s rulings on the issue, the CAT rejected these arguments.
“By virtue of the fact that the Applicants have actually worked on the post of principal, they would …be eligible for payment of back wages also, besides salary for the post of principal, from the date they have been notionally promoted to that post,” it said.
Source: Hindustan Times
If an employee, fulfiling the eligibility criteria for promotion to a particular post, works for a reasonable period on that post against a vacancy,, the government cannot deny him/her the actual promotion and accompanying financial benefits, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has held.
A Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench headed by Chairman Justice V.K. Bali held that in such a situation, it would be arbitrary to deny salary and other benefits of the promoted post to the employee
The bench ordered the Delhi Government to re-fix the salary and retirement benefits of six retired school teachers, who had been given notional promotion to the post of principal, albeit without any accruing financial benefits.
Rejecting the Delhi Government’s arguments that all promotions had to be prospective and retired employees had no right to actual promotion, the CAT allowed the petition filed by Gaurishankar Sharma, Budh Prakash Tyagi, Raj Kumar Uppal, Prabhu Dayal, Jagdish Prasad Sharma and Chintamani Mathur.
It directed the Delhi Government to fix the correct salary of the petitioners, from the dates each of them had been promoted notionally to principal and to fix par arrears of salary for the period they were in service.
The CAT also ordered payment of revised retirement benefits, with six per cent interest on arrears within four months. The petitioners had served as heads of schools over several years.
But the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), held after their retirement, recommended only notional promotion for them and accordingly, the government did not give them any financial benefit of promotion.
Aggrieved by the decision, they moved the CAT, seeking benefit of the pay scale of principal, from the date they were assumed charge of the post, plus the arrears of pay and allowances after proper pay fixation, with retrospective effect. They also demanded revision of their retirement benefits.
The government contended the DPC could not be convened due to procedural reasons while they were in service and making them principals was only a stopgap arrangement. It said petitioners were not eligible for revision of retirement benefits and back wages because their promotion was only notional.
But citing the Supreme Court’s rulings on the issue, the CAT rejected these arguments.
“By virtue of the fact that the Applicants have actually worked on the post of principal, they would …be eligible for payment of back wages also, besides salary for the post of principal, from the date they have been notionally promoted to that post,” it said.
Source: Hindustan Times
February 15, 2010
Government introduce a new Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners
Government introduce a new Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners as in the name of Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS). In all over India, pensioners are getting meager amount of Rs.100 as Medical Allowance (except CGHS beneficiaries). It is estimated that approximately 17 lakh serving employees and 7 lakh pensioners shall be offered this Scheme and Government plan to enroll all serving employees and pensioners on compulsory / optional basis.
Some key points regarding the scheme:-
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (CGEPHIS)
BENEFICIARIES:
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government Employees who would be joining service after the introduction of the Health Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government retirees who would be retiring from the service after the introduction of the Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS would be available on voluntary basis for the following:
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are already CGHS beneficiaries. In this case they have to opt out of CGHS scheme. They will also have the option of choosing both CGHS and Insurance policy. In such case the total insurance premium has to be borne by the member.
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are not CGHS beneficiaries but are covered under CS (MA)
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
In-patient benefits – The Insurance Scheme shall pay all expenses incurred in course of medical treatment availed of by the beneficiaries in an Empanelled Hospitals/ Nursing Homes (24 hours admission clause) within the country, arising out of either illness/disease/injury and or sickness.
NOTE: In case of organ transplant, the expenses incurred for the Donor are also payable under the scheme.
Pre & Post hospitalization benefit: Benefit up to 30 days Pre Hospitalization & up to 60 days Post Hospitalization respectively which would cover all expenses related to treatment of the sickness for which hospitalization was done.
FAMILY SIZE:
Serving/Retired Employees: Self, Spouse, Two dependent children and up to Two Dependent Parents. New born shall be considered insured from day one till the expiry of the current policy irrespective of the number of members covered subject to eligibility under maternity benefit.
Any additional dependent member in addition to above [Sr. No. 5 (1)] can be covered under the Scheme by paying the fixed amount of premium. This additional full premium shall be borne by the beneficiary.
IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY:
Beneficiaries shall be identified by a “Photo Smart Card” issued by the insurer to all beneficiaries which would have all personal details, medical history, policy limits etc. of the CGEPHIS members. This card would be used across the country to access Health Insurance Benefits. The photograph embedded in the chip of the Smart Card will be taken as the proof for determining the eligibility of the beneficiaries.
SUM INSURED AND BUFFER / CORPORATE SUM INSURED
SUM INSURED:
The Scheme shall provide coverage for meeting all expenses relating to hospitalization of beneficiary members up to Rs. 5, 00,000/- per family per year in any of the Empanelled Hospital/Nursing Home/Day Care Unit subject to stated limits on cashless basis through smart cards. The benefit shall be available to each and every member of the family on floater basis i.e. the total reimbursement of Rs. 5.00 lakh can be availed by one individual or collectively by all members of the family.
Entitlements for various types of wards: CGHS beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their pay drawn in pay band / pension. These entitlements are amended from time to time and the latest order in this regards needs to be followed. The entitlement is as follows:-
Pay drawn in pay band/Basic Pension - Entitlement
Rs. 13,950/-(up to)……………………………… General Ward
Rs. 13,960/- to 19,530/- …………………… Semi-Private Ward
Rs. 19,540/- and above ……………………… Private Ward
CASHLESS ACCESS SERVICE:
The Insurer has to ensure that all CGEPHIS members are provided with adequate facilities so that they do not have to pay any deposits at the commencement of the treatment or at the end of treatment to the extent as the Services are covered under the Scheme. The service provided by the Insurer along with subject to responsibilities of the Insurer as detailed in this clause is collectively referred to as the “Cashless Access Service.”
The services have to be provided by the Empanelled Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Day Care Clinics to the beneficiary based on Photo Smart Card authentication only without any delay. The beneficiaries shall be provided treatment free of cost for all such ailments covered under the Scheme within the limits/sub-limits of defined package rates and sum insured, i.e., not specifically excluded under the scheme.
ENROLMENT PROCESS
The process of enrolment shall be as under:
Serving Employees:
1. Departments and offices will call for options from employees to join voluntary CGEPHIS with or without existing CGHS/CS (MA) benefits.
2. Head of Department of the Administrative Ministry/Department would be the contact point for the Insurance Companies.
3. Enrolment forms giving details about self and family and authorization to the department for recovery of premium on a monthly basis would be consolidated by the Administrative Ministry / Department. The data of the beneficiary and dependent members to be covered along with 2 recent passport size photo and copy of enrolment form will be forwarded to Insurance Company on monthly basis.
4. Insurance Company will issue Smart Cards on the basis of information received of the beneficiaries for enrolment.
5. Such Smart Cards along with the enrollment kit shall be sent by the insurers directly to the insured persons at their respective mailing addresses at insurer’s cost within 7 days.
Insurance Premium:-
The beneficiary will have to pay an annual premium which will be determined after the formal introduction of the Scheme. It will vary according to the grade pay of the officer. The estimated annual premium for a standard family size will be in the range of Rs.8000 to Rs.12000 p.a. It is however proposed to be subsidized by the Government to a considerable extent.
Government introduce a new Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners as in the name of Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS). In all over India, pensioners are getting meager amount of Rs.100 as Medical Allowance (except CGHS beneficiaries). It is estimated that approximately 17 lakh serving employees and 7 lakh pensioners shall be offered this Scheme and Government plan to enroll all serving employees and pensioners on compulsory / optional basis.
Some key points regarding the scheme:-
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (CGEPHIS)
BENEFICIARIES:
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government Employees who would be joining service after the introduction of the Health Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government retirees who would be retiring from the service after the introduction of the Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS would be available on voluntary basis for the following:
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are already CGHS beneficiaries. In this case they have to opt out of CGHS scheme. They will also have the option of choosing both CGHS and Insurance policy. In such case the total insurance premium has to be borne by the member.
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are not CGHS beneficiaries but are covered under CS (MA)
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
In-patient benefits – The Insurance Scheme shall pay all expenses incurred in course of medical treatment availed of by the beneficiaries in an Empanelled Hospitals/ Nursing Homes (24 hours admission clause) within the country, arising out of either illness/disease/injury and or sickness.
NOTE: In case of organ transplant, the expenses incurred for the Donor are also payable under the scheme.
Pre & Post hospitalization benefit: Benefit up to 30 days Pre Hospitalization & up to 60 days Post Hospitalization respectively which would cover all expenses related to treatment of the sickness for which hospitalization was done.
FAMILY SIZE:
Serving/Retired Employees: Self, Spouse, Two dependent children and up to Two Dependent Parents. New born shall be considered insured from day one till the expiry of the current policy irrespective of the number of members covered subject to eligibility under maternity benefit.
Any additional dependent member in addition to above [Sr. No. 5 (1)] can be covered under the Scheme by paying the fixed amount of premium. This additional full premium shall be borne by the beneficiary.
IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY:
Beneficiaries shall be identified by a “Photo Smart Card” issued by the insurer to all beneficiaries which would have all personal details, medical history, policy limits etc. of the CGEPHIS members. This card would be used across the country to access Health Insurance Benefits. The photograph embedded in the chip of the Smart Card will be taken as the proof for determining the eligibility of the beneficiaries.
SUM INSURED AND BUFFER / CORPORATE SUM INSURED
SUM INSURED:
The Scheme shall provide coverage for meeting all expenses relating to hospitalization of beneficiary members up to Rs. 5, 00,000/- per family per year in any of the Empanelled Hospital/Nursing Home/Day Care Unit subject to stated limits on cashless basis through smart cards. The benefit shall be available to each and every member of the family on floater basis i.e. the total reimbursement of Rs. 5.00 lakh can be availed by one individual or collectively by all members of the family.
Entitlements for various types of wards: CGHS beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their pay drawn in pay band / pension. These entitlements are amended from time to time and the latest order in this regards needs to be followed. The entitlement is as follows:-
Pay drawn in pay band/Basic Pension - Entitlement
Rs. 13,950/-(up to)……………………………… General Ward
Rs. 13,960/- to 19,530/- …………………… Semi-Private Ward
Rs. 19,540/- and above ……………………… Private Ward
CASHLESS ACCESS SERVICE:
The Insurer has to ensure that all CGEPHIS members are provided with adequate facilities so that they do not have to pay any deposits at the commencement of the treatment or at the end of treatment to the extent as the Services are covered under the Scheme. The service provided by the Insurer along with subject to responsibilities of the Insurer as detailed in this clause is collectively referred to as the “Cashless Access Service.”
The services have to be provided by the Empanelled Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Day Care Clinics to the beneficiary based on Photo Smart Card authentication only without any delay. The beneficiaries shall be provided treatment free of cost for all such ailments covered under the Scheme within the limits/sub-limits of defined package rates and sum insured, i.e., not specifically excluded under the scheme.
ENROLMENT PROCESS
The process of enrolment shall be as under:
Serving Employees:
1. Departments and offices will call for options from employees to join voluntary CGEPHIS with or without existing CGHS/CS (MA) benefits.
2. Head of Department of the Administrative Ministry/Department would be the contact point for the Insurance Companies.
3. Enrolment forms giving details about self and family and authorization to the department for recovery of premium on a monthly basis would be consolidated by the Administrative Ministry / Department. The data of the beneficiary and dependent members to be covered along with 2 recent passport size photo and copy of enrolment form will be forwarded to Insurance Company on monthly basis.
4. Insurance Company will issue Smart Cards on the basis of information received of the beneficiaries for enrolment.
5. Such Smart Cards along with the enrollment kit shall be sent by the insurers directly to the insured persons at their respective mailing addresses at insurer’s cost within 7 days.
Insurance Premium:-
The beneficiary will have to pay an annual premium which will be determined after the formal introduction of the Scheme. It will vary according to the grade pay of the officer. The estimated annual premium for a standard family size will be in the range of Rs.8000 to Rs.12000 p.a. It is however proposed to be subsidized by the Government to a considerable extent.
February 04, 2010
February 03, 2010
Cadre Restructure
submitted a letter addressed to member (P) for the constitution of Cadre restructuring committee.
View the letter below.
CHQ 101/10 Dated 04.02.2010
To
submitted a letter addressed to member (P) for the constitution of Cadre restructuring committee.
View the letter below.
CHQ 101/10 Dated 04.02.2010
To
Smt.Indira Krishnakumar
Member (P)
Member (P)
Dak Bhavan
New Delhi 110001
Respected madam,
SUB: Request for Constitution of Cadre Restructuring Committee – reg.
A kind reference is invited to the our letter of even no dated 28.09.2009 requesting for the constitution of a cadre restructuring committee for the cadres of IPO/ Assistant managers MMS
It is submitted that the income Tax Department and the Railway Department already constituted a cadre restructuring committee
The Promotional Avenue of IPO cadre is very meager. The 1983 batch is still waiting for their PSS Group B post.
Hence I request you to kindly constitute a cadre restructuring committee for the IPO line officials at the earliest.
Thanking You
Yours faithfully
M.Mohanarangam
General Secretary
Postmasters Cadre Creation:
In spite of the stiff opposition from the Staff Side the Department has issued orders for creation of Postmasters Cadre from LSG to Group B -- The existing supervisory officials will be given one time option to get into the Postmasters Cadre or remain in the Non-Postmasters Cadre - All future vacancies of LSG Postmasters will be only through Competitive Examination and there would be no more seniority-cum-fitness promotion into the Postmasters Cadre
Posting of ASP as HSA
NFPE submitted a protest letter for the postings of ASP as HAS in the Mail Office
DA
8 % DA is expected from 01.01.2010. The DA will be paid in the month of April 2010.
February 02, 2010
39th All India Conference conducted in a grand manner
First Day Cover was released by Sri S.K.Chakrabarti, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle.
It is first of it kind in the history of Trade union.
Com. K.V.Venugopal, re elected as President
Com M.Mohanarangam re elected as General Secretary
Com. N.V.Murali re elected as Finace Secretary
First Day Cover was released by Sri S.K.Chakrabarti, Chief Postmaster General, Tamilnadu Circle.
It is first of it kind in the history of Trade union.
Com. K.V.Venugopal, re elected as President
Com M.Mohanarangam re elected as General Secretary
Com. N.V.Murali re elected as Finace Secretary
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