Regional level meeting of Association at Tirupati on 07/04/2012

A regional level meeting of the Association for Kurnool Region will be held on 07/04/2012 at 1030 hrs in the premises of Tirupati Divisional Office under the Presidentship of Shri G.V.Sreenivasulu, Circle President. All the members of Kurnool Region and CWC members are requested to attend the meeting.

Transfer policy of Indian Postal Service (I.Po.S) Officers - Modification orders issued

The Department of Posts made modifications to the transfer policy of Indian Postal Service Officers (I.Po.S) officers.

CLICK HERE to view the office memorandum issued by Directorate on 29th March, 2012

Amendment to CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972

The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has amended the CCS (Leave) Rules vide Notification dated 29.03.2012.  as per the new amendment, the Government Servants cannot be granted any kind of leave for a continuous period more than 5 years.  It has been further laid down that any government servant if absent from duty for more than 5 years continuously with or without leave (other than on foreign service), they shall be deemed to have resigned from their post.

Complete text of DOPT Notification dated 29.03.2012  is reproduced below :

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi. the 29th March, 2012.

Notification

GSR…….(E) …. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, namely:-

I. (i) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules, 2012.
   (ii) They shall come into force on the date of theìr publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, for rule 12, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-
“12.(I) No Government Servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period exceeding five years.

       (2) Unless the President, in view of the exceptional circumstances of the case, otherwise determines,  a Government servant who remains absent from duty for a continuous period exceeding five years other than on foreign service, with or without leave, shall be deemed to have resigned from the Government service :
Provided that a reasonable opportunity to explain the reasons for such absence shall be given to that Government servant before provisions of sub-rule (2) are invoked”.

F.No.13026/2/2010-Estt.(L)]

sd/-
(Mamta Kundra)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Holiday on 14th April for Dr.B.R. Ambedkar’s Birthday

The Government has  decided to declare the saturday, the 14th April 2012, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

Full Text of OM dated 27.03.2012 is reproduced below :

F. N0.12/2/2012-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 27th March, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2012 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

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It has been decided to declare saturday, the 14th April 2012, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881).

3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

Sd/-(Ashok Kumar)
Deputy Secretary

Model request letter for grant of one increment in the pre-revised pay scale based on latest orders of the Government

Government servants are aware that the  Ministry of Finance has already issued orders for grant of one increment in the pre-revised pay scale to nullify the anomaly in respect of central government employees who were in receipt of pre-revised increment between February 2006 to June 2006.

A model requesting the concerned head of Office for grant of one increment and drawal of arrears is published below for ready use by the officers/officials

MODEL REPRESENTATION FOR GRANT OF ONE INCREMENT

From


To


Sir / Madam,

  Sub: Officers who were due to get heir annual increment between February to June during 2006 – Grant of additional increment as one time measure- Request for sanction and drawal of arrears  – Reg.

                  *  *  *

Kind reference is invited to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M.No.10/02/2011- E.III/A dated 19th March, 2012 wherein all the central government employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006 were granted one increment on 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and there after next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 (Copy enclosed for ready reference).

I wish to submit  that my increment in pre revised pay scale  was on __________ and hence, in terms of the above Office Memorandum, I am eligible for one additional increment in pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and also eligible for  next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008.

In view of above submission,  I request that  one additional increment may kindly be granted and my pay may please be fixed  as stipulated in above O.M. and that the arrears of pay and allowance may kindly be drawn and paid to me at an early date.

Thanking you ,

Yours Faithfully,

Interest rates on small savings revised w.e.f. 01/04/2012

The Finance Ministry (Budget Division) has issued an Office Memorandum O.M.No: 6-1/2011-NS.II (Pt) dated 26.03.2012 for revision of Interest Rates for various small saving schemes operated mainly through post offices and PPF.

Based on the recommendations of Shyamala Gopinath Committee for comprehensive review of National Small Savings Fund (NSSF), Government had earlier taken the decision that interest rates of various small savings shall be reviewed every financial year and revsions in the same to be notified before 1st of April of that year.

Accordingly the present revision in the interest rates of various small saving scheme has been made.  The following table provides the revision made:

Scheme	Interest Rate w.e.f 1.12.2011	Interest Rate w.e.f 1.4.2012
Savings Deposit	4.0	4.0
1 year Time Deposit	7.7	8.2
2 year Time Deposit	7.8	8.3
3 year Time Deposit	8.0	8.4
5 year Time Deposit	8.3	8.5
5 year recurring deposit	8.0	8.4
5 year SCSS	9.0	9.3
5 year MIS	8.2	8.5
5 year NSC	8.4	8.6
10 year NSC	8.7	8.9
PPF	8.6	8.8

CLICK HERE to download the Office Memorandum (OM) dated 26/03/2012

GS writes to Secretary Posts on various issues

GS has written letters to Secretary Posts on various issues. The letters are available in the following links for the information of the members.

1. Recruitment rules to the post of Assistant Manager MMS

CLICK HERE  to see the letter in full.

2. Quota for General line in PS Gr 'B' Examination.

CLICK HERE to see the letter in full

3. Upgradation of 141 posts HSG-I IP line to the PS Gr'B' cadre

CLICK HERE to see the letter in full

4. LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Senior Postmaster (Gazetted)

CLICK HERE to see the letter in full

5. Issue of combined All India Seniority list of IPs from the year 1999

CLICK HERE to see the letter in full

6. Supply of laptops to all IPs/ASPs

CLICK HERE to see the letter in full

Source :-  CHQ

DA increased by 7% w.e.f. 01/01/2012

The Government of India increased Dearness Allowance for Central Goverment employees by 7% w.e.f. 01/01/2012. The new rate of DA is 65%.

GS Visited Postal Directorate on 22/03/2012

Today, GS along with Shri Ajit Kumar ASP (PMU)  met with the various DDGs and other concerned officers in the Postal Directorate. The following issues were discussed with them. The present status in respect of the issues is furnished below.

1. Up-gradation of GP of IP from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/-.

File is still under process in the Postal Directorate in a positive manner and the same is likely to be sent to the MOFshortly.

2. Holding of supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B for the year 2011.

 ACRs of few officers are required and result of supplementary DPC is likely to be completed within a couple of months.

3. Holding of DPC to PS Gr. B for the year 2012.

ACRs are yet to be called for from Circles. This will be done after issue of result of supplementary DPC to PS Gr. B for the year 2011.

4. Holding of DPC for the promotion to JTS, Group A.

The required information has already been provided to UPSC.

5. Declaration of result of IP examination 2011.

File is still with the Secretary (Posts) for decision in respect of PM Grade-I officials. After clearance of the file, result will be announced shortly.

          Reminders in other pending issues were given to the Postal Directorate. Gist of these letters will also be published in the blog shortly. 

Source:-  GS

HAPPY UGADI

సభ్యులకు మరియు శ్రేయోభిలాషులకు శ్రీ నందన నామ సంవత్సర శుభాకాంక్షలు

PS Gr B Examination rescheduled to 03/06/2012

PS Gr 'B' examination to be held on 27/05/2012 (Sunday) is now rescheduled to be held on 03/06/2012 (Sunday)

Source : CHQ

Transfers and Postings in IP cadre in Hyderabad Region

The following transfers and postings were ordered in IP cadre in Hyderabad Region vide memo No. PMGH)/ST/6-5/IP/2011 dated 16/03/2012.

1. Shri Akbar Ali Khan,IP,Wanaparthy (on deputation at PTC, Mysore) to be IP,Mulug Sub Dn, Hanamkonda Dn
2. Smt N.Suma, IRM 1st Sub Dn Hydreabad to be OS, O/o SRM 'Z' Dn Hyderabad.
3. Shri Noketho Rhetso, Dy Manager NSPC, Warangal Hub to be P, Sirpur Khagaznagar Sub Dn, Adilabad Dn
4. Shri V.Veerabhadra Swamy, IP, Bodhan to be IP, Wanaparthy Sub Dn.,
5. Shri K.Lokesh, IP, Godavarikhani Sub Dn., to be IP, Bhainsa Sub Dn., Adilabad Dn
6. Shri T.Ramaiah, OS, O/o SRM 'Z' Dn, Hyd to be IRM 1st Sub Dn, RMS 'Z' Dn., Hyderabad.

Interest rates on advances taken for purchase of conveyances during 2011-12

          The Government of India has announced the interest rates applicable on advances taken for purchase of conveyances during 2011-12. The applicable rates of interest are:-

1. Advance for purchase of conveyance other than Motor Car         -  9% per annum
    (Viz Motor cycle, scooter etc.,)
2. Advance for purchase of Motor car                                           -  11.5% per annum                   

Orders issued for grant of one time increment in the pre revised pay scale for the employees whose increment was due from February 2006 to June 2006

The much awaited order for grant of one increment in the pre-revised pay scale for those who were due for their annual increment between February to June during 2006 has been issued by Finance Ministry today.

The Office memorandum No: 10/02/2011-E.III/A dated 19.03.2012 issued in this regard by Finance Ministry says that in relaxation of stipulation under  Rule 10 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, those central government employees who were due to get their  annual increment between February to June during 2006 may be granted one increment  on 1.1 .2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one time measure and there after will get the next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006 as per rule 10 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008.  The order also says that the pay of the eligible employees may be re-fixed accordingly.

CLICK HERE to view the original order issued by Ministry of Finance.

CLICK HERE to know the quantum of arrears using increment arrears calculator

Government increases GPF, CPF interest rate to 8.6% from 01/12/2011

Government of India has increased the interest rate on GPF, CPF from 8% to 8.6% w.e.f. 01/12/2011. The GPF, CPF accumulations will earn an interest of 8% from 1.4.2011 to 30/11/2011 and 8.6% from 01/12/2011.

CLICK HERE  to view the original resolution issued by Ministry of Finance

Association NEWS LETTER released on 19/03/2012

The first news letter of the circle branch of the association after 39th biennial circle conference is released on 19/03/2012. The copies of the news letter were posted on 19/03/2012 to all ASPs (Hqrs) of the Divisions and to the following members/ office bearers in the CO/ROs.

1. Circle Office                 -   Shri S.Prasada Rao
2. Hyderabad Region         -   Shri J.Srinivas
3. Vijayawada Region        -   Smt G.V.Bala Saraswathi
4. Visakhapatnam Region   -   Shri M.Ramana Murthy
5. Kurnool Region              -   Smt Syeda Tanweer

    All the ASPs (Hqrs) are requested to circulate the copies among all the members immediately on receipt.  The members are also requested to collect their copies from their ASPs (Hqrs) & from the above members/ office bearers in the case of CO/ ROs.  A copy of the news letter is also posted in the blog for the information of the members.

CLICK HERE to view and download the News Letter

Air India LTC-80 fare w.e.f. 07/03/2012

Air India has released domestic fare list with effect from 07/03/2012. Table-II and Table-III of fare chart will be of much importance to the Central Government employees for LTC scheme.

CLICK HERE to view the complete fare list

Consolidated list of Private hospitals, diagnostic labs and imaging centres in Hyderabad city approved by CGHS as on 23/02/2012

Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India has issued a consolidated list of private hospitals, diagnostic labs and imaging centres in Hyderabad city approved by CGHS as on 23/02/2012.

CLICK HERE to view the complete list

Frequently asked questions of SC/ST/OBC Reservation policy

DoPT has released Frequesntly asked Questions (FAQs) on SC/ST/OBC reservation policy.

CLICK HERE to see the FAQs

Release of 1st News Letter of the Association

First News letter of the circle branch of our association after 39th biennial circle conference will be released for circulation among members on 19/03/2012. The news letter will be published in the blog once the news letter is officially released.

39వ ద్వైవార్షిక సర్కిల్ సమావేశం జరిగిన తర్వాత మన అసోసియేషన్ మొదటి న్యూస్ లెటర్ 19 /03 /2012  నాడు విడుదల అవుతుంది. విడుదల అయిన వెంటనే న్యూస్ లెటర్ బ్లాగ్ లో లభ్యమవుతుంది.