CABINET IS LIKELY TO APPROVE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES DA OF 6% ON 02-04-2015

Cabinet may approve 6% DA on Thursday (SOURCE)

The Union Cabinet approval for the 6% rise in the Dearness Allowance for the Central Government employees is expected to be announced on coming Thursday.

It is a well-known fact that every six months, the Central Government increases the Dearness allowance for its employees during the months of January and July. The increased amount is calculated on the price index (CPI IW BY 2001=100) of essential commodities. Rise in the Dearness allowance is being calculated on the basis of the changes in the prices of the essential commodities during the periods between January and June and the period between July and December.

But, it takes around three months since the release of the price index for the months of June and December to arrive at the calculation for the increase in the Dearness allowance. With the result that the increase due from the month of July is being given only from the month of October and the amount due from January is being given only from the month of April.

And, because of this situation, the amount due for the left-behind period of two months is to be settled as arrears. Practical problems arise in the calculation of the arrears amount and also problem arises in clarifying the doubts of the beneficiaries. Pensioners especially, are more tensed up over this procedure.

To avoid this situation, the price index during the periods from November to April and from May to October can be taken into account and the increase in the Dearness allowance calculated based on the information relevant to these periods. The amount can be disbursed from the months of January and July as per this calculation so that there’s no due as arrears.

We imaginatively tested this method to find out the result. It was found out that there was no tangible change in the increase amount if calculated on the basis of the price index obtained during the months of April and October.

DOPT ORDERS REGARDING HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS IN MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS

The DOPT issued orders vide No..104/76/2011-AVD.I  Dated 31-3-2015 regarding handling of complaints in Ministries /Departments. Click Here For Orders

7th Central Pay Commission may withdraw Pay Band and Grade Pay System

7th Central Pay Commission may withdraw Pay Band and Grade Pay System

The delegates of All India Audit & Accounts Association has met the 7th Central Pay Commission on 27-3-2015 to tender its Oral evidence. The Pay Commission stated its intention to do away with pay band/grade pay system. The outcome of the meeting has been uploaded in its official blog of All India Audit & Accounts Association. The same is reproduced and given below for your information…

ALL INDIA AUDIT & ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATION

CSV WARRIER BHAWAN,

15/1089-90, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD (UP)

Reference : AIA /Circular-10/2015,

Dated: 28th March 2015

To

Unit Secretaries

Members & Spl Invitees NE &

Members of Women’s Committee

Dear Comrades,

Tendering of Oral Evidence before 7 CPC

The 7th CPC had invited the All India Audit & Accounts Association for tendering oral evidence on 27th March 2015 at this office at Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi. In addition to the Secretary General, Coms M.Duraipandian, V.Nageswara Rao, KL Gautam and Anilkumar appeared before the Commission for the oral evidence. The Commission was present in full strength

The following demands were placed before the Commission:

1. Upgradation of LDC of GP 2400

2. Correcting the distortions in the implementation of 6 CPC recommendations with respect to IA & AD and organised Accounts Viz.

i) grant of GP 4200 to Auditor / Accountant

ii) grant of GP 4600 to SA, granting parity with Assistants of CSS

iii) grant of GP 5400 to AAO on completion of 4 years

3. Grant Promotion to SA to GP 4800 and higher starting pay of PB 2, 5400 to AAO and space for further career advancements for these orders

There was detailed discussion on each of our demands. It was pointed out by us that CAG of India has also recommended each of above demand and also grant of GP 6600 and 7600 to AOs and SAOs. The Chairman appreciated it. The Commission assured to take a positive look on our demands which are also supported by CAG.

7th CPC Calculator-6

The demands were explained in its historical background and also on functional basis. The recommendations of the past pay commissions were also brought to the notice of the CPC. The award by the Central Board of Arbitration in favour of the employees in respect of parity between SA and Assistants in CSS was particularly pointed out. Chairman expressed his unhappiness on the non implementation of the award by the employees and workers.

On our demand for career progression for SA and AAO, the Commission stated that though it is sympathetic it is not sure what could be done, given the hierarchical structure available in IA and AD.

We also raised the issue of re-introduction of Touring Special Pay and pointed out to the Award that was won by the All India Audit & Accounts Association from the Board of Arbitration and its rejection by the Parliament in 2002.

We further requested for introduction of 4 advance increments on passing of Departmental confirmatory examination, explaining the system prevailed before 3rd CPC, recommendation of 3rd CPC following which it was discontinued and its re introduction in 1981 an amount equivalent to 3 increments. We pointed out that the conversion of this qualification pay into deemed allowance after 5 CPC and requested for its re-introduction.

During the discussion the Chairman observed that the commission is of the view to discard the PB-GP System.

ORAL EVIDENCE BY STAFF SIDE NC, JCM

On 23-24 March 2015, the Standing Conïnittee of Staff Side, NC, JCM, tendered the oral evidence before the 7 CPC. The delegation was led by Shri Raghavaiah, Leader, Staff Side and Corn Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff Side.

Com KKN Kutty presented the memorandum on behalf of the NC, JCM. The gist of discussion is given in the enclosed Circular issued by Corn Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff Side. [click here]

The Pay Commission stated that the principle that would guide to determine the minimum wage shall be Dr Aykroid formula on it (ie 15 ILC norms). It has further stated its intention to do away with pay band/grade pay system. On some other issues, the Pay Commission has sought the views of the Staff Side (which shall be conveyed to the Commission shortly).

With greetings,

Your Fraternally

sd/-

(M.S. Raja)

Secretary General

Source: www.auditflag.blogspot.in

TRASNSFER POLICY AND FORMATION OF COMMITTEES FOR EFFECTING TRANSFERS IN DEPARTMENT OF POST - CIVIL WING EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN JE`s DO NOT KEEP ANY MEANING IN THE VIEW OF CIVIL WING OFFICERS

Dear Comrades,

                As you all know pretty well that for the past three four months several orders have been issued from the Directorate of Department of Post regarding the transfer policy guidelines and rulings regarding the formation of COMMITTEES  for effecting the transfers of all categories. Vide order No. No.4-09/2011-SPG (Pt) Dated 30-03-2015 the Directorate issued fresh orders regarding formation of  Committees at all levels for effecting the transfers. The name of Civil Wing cadres other than the JUNIOR ENGINEERS has not been reflected any where in the circulars issued either from the Directorate or from the CHIEF ENGINEER, DOP, New Delhi. This shows  the Directorate/Chief Engineer`s casual nature in dealing with the cases of the staff of the Civil Wing which is strongly condemned by our association and demand for the immediate issue of transfer guidelines and the rules to be followed in the case of rotational transfers.

              Similarly the vacancy position in all the offices of Civil Wing is alarming. The officers at higher level are busy in only the problems pertaining to the engineering cadres and other cadres for them are dyeing cadres. Hence,  time has come to be united and fight for the right causes to save the non engineering cadres in the Civil Wing. 

                                     With warm greetings on the eve of NEW FINANCIAL YEAR.

DIRECTORATE ISSUED ORDERS FOR PAYMENT OF SALARY BY CASH ALSO

For Orders Click here

All central government employees are waiting for the announcement of DA.

All central government employees are waiting for the announcement of  DA.

Dearness Allowance is not only important for Central Government employees but also for all the State Government employees.

As we all know, generally, Dearness Allowance is given twice a year based on the inflation rates.

Mostly, this DA has been released at end of February or March. Occasionally, it has been released in the month of April.

Only after the DA for the Central Government employees is announced, most of the State Governments will make DA announcements. After the approval of the Cabinet, the Finance Minister will announce the DA order.

The pensioners have placed a plea to the government to release the DR Relief order also when it announces the Dearness Allowance in order to avoid possible delays in getting DR Relief.

In this scenario, it is natural for the employees to expect the announcement of DA every day. Let us hope that the announcement will come soon.

Past years announcement of Dearnees Allowance date vised table below.

Dearness Allowance Effect Date	Percentage of Dearness Allowance	Announcement Date
01/07/2011	58%	15/09/2011
01/01/2012	65%	23/03/2012
01/07/2012	72%	24/09/2012
01/01/2013	80%	18/04/2013
01/07/2013	90%	20/09/2013
01/01/2014	100%	28/02/2014
01/07/2014	107%	04/09/2014
01/01/2015	May be 113% (6%)

DETAILS ABOUT EVIDENCE OF THE NATIONAL JCM BEFORE VII CPC

For the details of oral evidence of the National JCM please click herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0rqvSYMJv2IV0xTOU13MzJvN0E/view

VERIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP BY THE DEPARTMENT OF POST

                The department has issued orders for the verification of membership on 4th instant with the last date for applying as 31-3-2015. It is very unfortunate to mention that the letter of the Directorate has not been circulate should  as it should have been. How ever our Association has sent the application for participating in the verification of membership on27-03-2015. All the members of the Association are requested to note and start the activities for gathering the maximum membership in the ensuing verification. A detailed circular in this regard will be issued shortly.