PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS ORDER OF POSTAL DEPARTMENT ISSUED

THE DEPARTMENT TO-DAY i.e., ON 23-9-2011 HAS ISSUED PRODUCTIVITY BONUS ORDER FOR THE ACCOUNTING YEAR 2010-11. ALL THE STAFF ELIGIBLE WILL GET BONUS OF 60 DAYS.

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Family Planning Allowance to Central Government employees – FAQ

Family Planning Allowance to Central Government employees :-

Family Planning Allowance, it is one of the severe steps taken by the Central Government to check growing population. At that time incentives were announced to Government employees, those having three children. In the following days it was reduced to two children.

The sterilisation operation which is performed for this is known as tubectomy(for women) and vasectomy(for men). This is a permanent method of family planning, which means once you opt this and undergo this procedure the reversal of the condition is not possible.

Before 5th CPC the Family Planning Allowance was noted as Personal Pay and 6th CPC has recommended that the rates of Family Planning allowances has been doubled. According to the provisions contained in Finance Ministry’s O.M.No. 7(39)/E dated 4th December 1979, O.M.No.6(39)/98-IC.II dated 6th July 1999 and O.M.No.F.No.7(20)/2008-E.III(A) dated 24th September 2008, Central Government employees who undergone sterilisation were entitled to a Special Increment. One would get incentive according to the pay scale-grade, not to be absorbed in future increases in pay. The rate of increment was equal to the amount of the next increment due at the time of grant of the incentive and it remain fixed during the entire service.

We are here try to several informations through simple questions and answers…If there is any differences of opinion please write to us.

Is there any age limit..?
Yes, Employees must be within the reproductive age group. If male employee should not be over 50 years and his wife should be between 20 to 45 yrs, Female employee should not be over 45 years and her husband must not be over 50 yrs.

Upto how many children is permissible for this allowance..?
The employees should have not more than two surviving children (upto three children prior to 21.07.1999). If twins are born after first surviving child and the number of surviving children crosses the ceiling of two children in second /subsequent delivery (ies) shall also be admissible.

Submission of hospital certificate made compulsory or not..?
Family Planning allowance would be granted only on production of sterilisation certificate issued by an authorised competent authority of Government hospital or Government aided hospital.

If the operation was prior to employment is eligible..?
The allowance is not admissible if the operation was prior to joining the Central Government services.

How do know the increment amount..?
The rate of increment (prescribed in the O.M.) applicable to the post held by you at the time of sterilisation.

If spouses died after operation..?
If the employee is drawing allowance and if his spouse dies, allowance cannot be stopped.

Is there any special leave for Family Planning..?
Male Employee :-
(i) Maximum of 6 working days for vasectomy operation and for second time similar operation another 6 working days.
(ii) Maximum of 21 working days for recanalization operation.
(iii) Maximum of 7 working days to follow the date of operation, if his wife undergoes tubectomy, laproscopy or salpingetomy operation
Female Employee :-
(i) Maximum of 14 working days if she undergoes tubectomy/laproscopy and another 14 days for second occasion.
(ii) Maximum of 14 working days for salpingectomy operation after Medical Termination of Pregnancy.
(iii) One day’s Special CL on the day of IUCD/IUD insertion/re-insertion.
(iv) Maximum of 21 working days for recanalization operation. Special CL for one day for her husband’s vasectomy operation.

The DA crossed 50%, the allowance also enhanced by 25% or not..?
No. The allowance not to be absorbed in furture increase in pay.

Any time limit for this claim..?
No. However, claims submitted after 6 months of operation would be treated as delayed claim. For such cases, employee is required to submit the reasons for delayed claim.

The new rate of this allowance with effect from 1st January 2008 as indicated in the table below…

Pre-revised Pay Scale	Grade Pay	Rate of Allowance
Upto 4000-100-6000	Upto 2400	210
4500-125-7000	2800	250
Upto 6500-200-10500	Upto 4200	400
7450-225-11500	4600	450
7450-250-12000	4800	500
Upto 9000-275-9550	Upto 5400	550
Upto 10650-325-15850	Upto 6600	650
Upto 12000-375-18000	Upto 7600	750
Upto 15100-400-18300	Upto 8700	800
Upto 16400-450-20900	Upto 8900	900
Upto 18400-500-22400	Upto 10000	1000

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UNION CABINET APPROVED 7% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE

UNION CABINET APPROVED 7% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

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UNION CABINET APPROVED 7% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

CABINET COMMITTEE APPROVED 7% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE HIKE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS

The Union Cabinet today approved to increase Dearness Allowance by 7% to Central Government employees.

The rate of Dearness allowance shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 51% to 58%.

Central Government cabinet Decision likely to be on 15th Thursday.

Latest DA for July 2011

Central Government employees DA will be expected to be increased by 7%. The decision is expected to be taken in the cabinet Meeting which is going to be held on 15/09/2011 , Thursday. The current Dearness Allowance rate is 51%. It will now become 58%. Last time the DA Increase was 6% only. This increase in DA will be with effect from this July 2011.

ALL INDIA STUDY CAMP-ALLAHABAD (UP).

No. PF-01(e)/2011(I) Dated : 08^th September, 2011

To

All General Secretaries/NFPE Office Bearers

CHQ Office Bearers/Circle Secretaries/

Divisional Secretaries,

All affiliated Unions /Associations.

Sub: All India Study Camp-Allahabad (UP).

Dear Comrades,

All India Study Camp is scheduled to be held at Allahabad (UP) from 4^th to 6^th December-2011. All NFPE Office Berears, All CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of affiliated unions should compulsorily attend the Camp. Up and downward journey tickets may be booked early to avoid inconvenience. Allahabad is a very important pilgrim centre and historic city situated at Delhi-Howrah (Kolkata) main Rail line.

The weather will be cold in those days. So delegates are requested to bring warm clothing with them.

Delegate Fee - Rs. 500/-

Contact Nos :Com. T.P.Mishra Ex. Circle President P-III UP

( Mob-09415239990)

Com. Promod Kumar Rai, ACS P-III UP

(Mob-09450614139

Com. Ashish Chatterjee D/S P-III Allahabad (Mob- 09415645142)

Note:Detailed information will be sent by Reception Committee,

Allahabad soon)

With greetings

Yours Comradely,

{M. Krishnan}

Secretary General

MARCH TO PARLIAMENT – AGAINST PFRDA BILL.

No. PF-01(e)/2011(III) Dated: 08th September, 2011

To

All General Secretaries

CHQ Office Bearers/Circle Secretaries,

All affiliated Unions/Associations.

Sub: March to Parliament – against PFRDA Bill.

Dear Comrades,

It has been decided by the Steering Committee of Central and State Government Employees & Teachers Organizations on PFRDA Bill to organize March to Parliament on 29^th Nov-2011 against the PFRDA Bill.

The Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and workers has allotted quota to NFPE to participate in the March to Parliament as 7500 delegates.

The quota allotted to the affiliated unions is given below:

P-III = 3000

P-IV = 3000

R-III = 700

R-IV = 300

Admn. = 200

Postal Accounts = 200

SBCO = 50

Civil Wing = 50

All General Secretaries are requested to allot Circle wise quota to each circle and instruct the concerned circle union to ensure participation as per quota without fail. Delhi Circle and nearby circles may be allotted more quota.

All Circle Secretaries may be instructed to book the up and down tickets of the participants immediately. It should not be delayed.

Regarding accommodation at Delhi for delegates coming far of circle NFPE Federal Secretariat will discuss and finalize it later.

Please treat it as Most Urgent and Important.

Copies of the circulars issued by the General Secretaries fixing quota each circle may be endorsed to Federation also.

With greetings

YourComradely

M. Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

Friday 2 September 2011

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS

No. Confd-17/2011 31^st August 2011

Dear Comrades

Kindly see the minutes of the meeting of Steering Committee on PFRDA Bill held on 29^th Augst 2011, posted in the website.

The Secretariat appeals to every state Committee to take initiative for the successful implementation of the decisions of the steering committee meeting on 29^th August 2011 i.e.

1. Formation of joint committee in every station with the units of the participating organisations in the Steering Committee viz. AISGEF, Confederation of Central Govt employees and Workers, AIRF, STFI, AIDEF, NFIR, BSNLEU, AIFUCTO, BCPC & NCCPA.

2. Prepare and mobilise for the Raj Bhawan march on 6^th Sept 2011 – under the banner of the joint committee

3. Conducting Conventions where ever not held. The date of the Convention may be intimated to Confederation HQr so that one Secretariat member could be deputed to attend the convention.

4. Start signature campaign – by involving all the membership and through them the people at large.

Every member may be asked to collect signatures from his/her family members and from the people at large in their locality.

The signature campaign in public places like railway stations, hospitals etc may be done under the banner of joint committee of the station.

5. Prepare and mobilise for the March to Parliament on 29^th November 2011. The quota for each affiliate is given elsewhere in this circular. The Confederation State Committees has to ensure that the quota given to them be met.

6. Educate the membership on the perils of the PFRDA Bill and prepare them for a two-hour demonstration on the day the bill is taken up for consideration by the Parliament.

Every State Committee may send a detailed report on the steps taken by them on the above decisions.

MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 29^TH NOVEMEBR 2011

Each of the affiliate of Confederation may mobilise as per the quota given below.

NFPE – 7500, ITEF- 1000, Audit-1000, NFAEEA-500, Civil Accounts-250, Ground Water Board-150, Central Secretariat-100, All other affiliates- 50 each.

The State Committees of Confederation may take necessary steps to co-ordinate at the field level so as to ensure that each affiliate do send personnel as per the quota.

Delhi and nearly by states of Delhi viz Rajasthan, MP, UP, Haryana and Punjab (Chandigarh included) will be given the quotas separately.