Friday 31 January 2014

DA from 01-01-2014, Expected DA from 01-01-2014, Method of Calculation of Dearness Allowance and Expected DA Increase from 2014

Method of Calculation
DA is calculated using the following formulae:
Dearness Allowance =

(Avg of AICPI for the past 12 months – 115.76)*100 / 115.76
(Fractions are ignored)
The figure 115.76 signifies the average of price index from Jan 2005 to Dec 2005.


AICPI data for Jan 2013 to Dec 2013 as per Labour Bureau, Department Statistics, Government of India website is as follows:



Jan-2013

221
Feb-2013

223
Mar-2013
224
Apr-2013

226
May-2013

228
Jun-2013

231
Jul-2013

235
Aug-2013

237
Sep-2013

238
Oct-2013

241
Nov-2013

243
Dec-2013

239
  Total       2786 

Avg of AICPI for the past 12 months = 232.17

Applying formula
 we get (232.17-115.76) *100 / 115.76   =  
                                                    100.5615065653
                                                                                                                                        = 100.57

Previous DA i.e., DA from 01-07-2013 is 90

DA from 01-01-2014 = (100.57-90) = 10 % . (Fractions are to be ignored)

 

Modification of AAO Order dated 31.01.14

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Amedments made in PA/SA Recruitment Rules, 2011

DEPARTMENT OF POST’s APPEAL TO WITHDRAW THE STRIKE

Govt. says economy may have expanded by 4.5 % in 2012-13

The government today said the economy may have expanded by 4.5 per cent in 2012-13, compared with the earlier estimate of 5 per cent, on account of subdued performance in agriculture, mining and manufacturing.

However, gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2011-12 has been revised upwards to 6.7 per cent from 6.2 per cent, according to the estimates of National Income, Consumption Expenditure, Saving and Capital Formation.

Growth in 2012-13 is the lowest in a decade, with the previous low of 4 per cent recorded in 2002-03.

Disapprove of ATM charges: RBI Dty Governor

RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty has said that he disapproves the demand made by banks to charge their customers for using ATM services. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai yesterday, Mr. Chakrabarty said it is a little bit ridiculous that bank will charge customers for using an ATM. He said that instead banks must compare the charges of serving a customer at a branch as against at the ATM. He further informed that RBI does not decide on service charges, and it was up to the banks to decide their charges.

 Banks' umbrella body IBA has requested RBI to cap the number of free transactions to five per month across any ATM network.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna resigns

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has submitted his resignation to the Governor in Dehradun today.

Sirsi HO under North Karnataka Region migrated to Core Banking Solutions on 30.01.2014 successfully.


Sri B V Kurlkar SPO's Sirsi Division Sirsi, Sri Manjunatha G Hubballi ASP(HQ) Sirsi Division Sirsi, Sri K N Shet Postmaster Sirsi HO, Sri Ashok Hasyagar Chief Editor Lokadwani daily News paper, Sri R M Hegdi Dharmadarshigalu Marikamba Temple Sirsi and Sri Ravi Hegde Post forum member Sirsi HO are present during launching ceremony of Core Banking Solutions at Sirsi HO.

 

Thursday 30 January 2014

Officers of IAS, IPS & IFS to spend minimum of 2 Years at each posting

Officers of the three premier services - IAS, IPS and IFS - will now spend a minimum of two years at each posting. The Department of Personal Training said any exception in the form of transfers or new appointments will only be done upon the recommendation of a civil services board. The new rules aimed at checking political interference.

States have now been mandated to constitute a civil services board, which is to be headed by the chief secretary, to consider questions of transfer of the said civil services officers.

Both the Houses of AP Legislature reject the State Reorganisation Bill; Congress says, Bill to be brought before Parliament

Both the houses of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature today rejected the State Reorganization Bill. A resolution was passed by voice vote before both the houses adjourned sine die. 

 A total 9 thousand 72 amendments have been proposed by members and all of them made part of the proceedings.

 Out of total 25 sittings, meaningful discussion could be taken place for only 13 days while 86 members took part in it and almost rest of all in the 294-member house submitted their written speeches.



Government Decides to Keep in Abeyance the Decision to Change the Procedure for Pan Allotment Till Further Orders

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has decided to keep in abeyance the decision to change the procedure for PAN allotment till further orders. Accordingly, the operation of Circular No. 11 dated 16.01.2014 issued to PAN service providers has been directed to be put on hold till further orders. In the meantime, the old procedure of PAN application and allotment shall continue. 

Courtesy : PIB

Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for 13 States and three Union Territories

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for making amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in respect of 13 States (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal) and three Union Territories (Chandigarh, Delhi and Puducherry) by way of inclusion / correction / deletion of castes/communities according to  advices received from the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). The amendments will notify 115 changes recommended by the NCBC.

The proposed changes will enable persons belonging to these castes/communities to avail benefits of reservation in government services and posts as well as in central educational institutions according to existing policy. They will also become eligible for benefit under various welfare schemes, scholarships, etc. being administered by the Central Government, which are at present available to persons belonging to the OBCs.

Background:

The NCBC was set up in pursuance to the Supreme Court judgement in the Indira Sawhney case.   As per the NCBC Act 1993, Section 9 ("Functions of the Commission") states that:-

        i.            The Commission shall examine requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the lists and hear complaints of over-inclusion or under-inclusion of any backward class in such lists and tender such advice to the Central Government as it deems appropriate and;

     ii.            The advice of the Commission shall ordinarily be binding upon the Central Government."


The NCBC has been tendering advice to the Central Government from time to time. A total of 30 Notifications have been issued so far and till date, a total of 2343 "entries" (an "entry" means a caste, including its synonyms, sub-castes etc.) have been notified in the Central list of OBCs for 24 States and six Union Territories. The last such notification was issued on 08.12.2011. Since then, many more advices for inclusion/ deletion of castes/ communities and correction in the existing list of OBCs, have been received from the NCBC.



Uniform terms of appointment and conditions of service of chairpersons/members of tribunals/quasi-judicial bodies

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on uniformity of tenure, retirement age, re-appointment, pension, salary and allowances including medical facilities, leave and travelling allowances for chairpersons/members of Tribunals and other quasi-judicial bodies set up for through central legislations.

The recommendations of the GoM, as accepted by the Cabinet, will have prospective effect through an overarching legislation.

Background:
           
            In order to expedite delivery of justice and make available domain expertise in adjudication, the Government has set up various Tribunals under Central Acts, The terms of appointment and conditions of service of chairpersons and members of these Tribunals are different in many cases. The Government, constituted a GOM aimed at providing uniformity across all Central Tribunals. The Supreme Court has also observed the need for such uniformity.

Approval of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2


The Cabinet has approved the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2.  This project will improve the public transport system in the city of Bangalore and provide the much needed additional public transport infrastructure for the city. 

The total completion cost of the project is estimated at Rs.26,405.14 crore at the price levels of 2011-12 with price escalation of 5 percent per annum (including escalation and Central taxes and excluding State taxes and duties).

In the total project cost, the Government of India’s (GoI) share will be Rs.5281 crore and the Government of Karnataka’s (GoK) share will be Rs.8983 crore.  The share of GoK includes a Grant of Rs.1689.90 crore.  The balance amount of Rs.12,141.14 crore will be raised through Senior Debt.

                  The project will be executed by the existing Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of GoI and GoK having 50:50 equity of each, that is Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.  The project is scheduled to be completed in five years from the date of start of work.

Courtesy : PIB

New CPMG to Maharastra Circle


Shri Pradipta Ku. Bisoi, PMG, Berhampur Region, Berhampur has been posted as Chief PMG, Maharastra Circle, Mumbai on promotion. 

Procedure for handling Court / Consumer Forum cases relating to Savings Bank / Certificate




Wednesday 29 January 2014

Major Concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways

The details  of major concessions granted to different categories of persons on Indian Railways alongwith class and element of concession is given below:

  
S. No.
CATEGORY OF PERSONS
PERCENTAGE OF CONCESSION*
I
Disabled Passengers
1
Orthopaedically Handicapped/ Paraplegic persons who cannot travel without escort - for any purpose 
·                     75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC Chair Car.
·                     50% in First AC and AC-2 tier.
·                     25% in AC-3 tier & AC Chair Car of Rajdhani/Shatabdi  trains.
·                     50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
·                     One escort is also eligible for same element of concession
2
Mentally retarded persons who cannot travel without escort - for any purpose
3
Blind persons travelling alone or with an escort - for any purpose
4
Deaf & Dumb persons (both afflictions together in the same person) travelling alone or with   an escort - for any purpose.
·                     50% in Second, Sleeper and First Class.
·                     50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
·                     One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.

II
Patients
5
Cancer patients travelling alone or with an escortfor treatment/periodic check-up.
·   75% in Second, First class & AC chair car
·  100% in Sleeper & AC-3 tier
·     50% in First AC & AC-2 tier.
·  one escort eligible for same element of concession (except in Sleeper & AC-3 tier where escort gets 75%).
6
Thalassemia patients travelling alone or with escortfor treatment/periodic check-up
·  75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC chair Car.
· 50% in First AC and AC-2 tier.
· One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.
7
Heart patients travelling alone or with an escort for heart surgery
8
Kidney patients travelling alone or with an escort for kidney transplant Operation/Dialysis
9
Haemophilia Patients - severe & moderate form of disease - travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical check up.
·    75% in Second, Sleeper, First Class, AC-3 tier, AC Chair Car.
· One escort is also eligible for same element of concession.
10
Tuberculosis./Lupas Valgaris  patients travelling alone or with an escort for treatment/periodical
· 75% in Second, Sleeper and First Class.
· One escort is also eligible for check-up same element of concession.
11
Non-infectious Leprosy patients -  for treatment/periodical check-up.
·      75% in Second, Sleeper and First Class.
12
AIDS patients - for treatment /check-up at nominated ART Centres.
·  50% in second Class.
13
Ostomy patients - travelling for any purpose. 
·  50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
14
Sickle cell Anaemia patients- for treatment/periodical check-up
·  50% in Sleeper, AC Chair car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier
15
Aplastic Anaemia patients- for treatment/periodical check-up
·                     50% in Sleeper, AC Chair car, AC 3-tier and AC 2-tier
III
Senior Citizens
16
Men- 60 years and above.
Women- 58 years and above.
- travelling for any purpose.
·                     40% in all classes.
·                     50% in all classes.
·                     Also in Rajdhani/  Shatabdi/ Jan Shatabdi/ Duronto trains.
IV
Awardees
17
Recipients of age 60 years and above, of :-
(i) President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service,
(ii) Indian Police Award for Meritorious service.
- travelling for any purpose
·                     50% for men.
·                     60% for women.
·                     In all classes & in  Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains.
18
Shram Awardees - Industrial Workers awarded the Prime Minister's Shram Award for Productivity and Innovation - travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
19
National Awardee Teachers - honoured with National Award by the President of India for exemplary service in the field of education - travelling for any purpose.
 50% in Second and Sleeper class.
20
Either of parents accompanying the Child Recipients of National  Bravery Award - travelling for any purpose.
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
V
War Widows
21
War Widows - travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
22
Widows of I.P.K.F. Personnel killed in action in Sri Lanka - travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
23
Widows of Policemen & Paramilitary personnel killed in action against Terrorists and Extremists - travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
24
Widows of defence personnel killed in action against terrorists & extremists - travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
25
Widows of Martyrs of Operation Vijay in Kargil in 1999 -travelling for any purpose.
75% in Second and Sleeper class.
VI
Students
26
Students going to hometown & educational tours
- General Category -
- SC/ST Category - 
·    50% in Second and Sleeper class. 
·    50% in First and Second class Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
·       75% in Second and Sleeper class.
·  75% in Monthly season ticket & Quarterly season ticket.
-Girls upto Graduation /professional/vocational courses.
Boys upto 12th standard (including students of Madrasa) between home & school
Free second class Monthly  season ticket
27
Students of Govt. schools in rural areas - for study tour - once a year.
75% in Second class.
28
Entrance exam - Girls of Govt. schools in rural areas - for national level for medical, engineering, etc.entrance exam
75% in Second class.
29
Concession to students appearing in main written examination conducted by UPSC & Central Staff Selection Commissions.
50% in Second class.
30
Foreign students studying in India - travelling to attend camps/seminars organised by Govt. of India and also visit to places of historical & other importance during vacations.
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
31
Research scholars upto the age of 35 years - for journeys in connection with research work.
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
32
Students and non-students participating in Work Camps
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
33
Cadets and Marine Engineers apprentices undergoing Navigational/ Engineering training for Mercantile Marine - for travel between home and training ship.
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
VII
Youths
34
Youths attending National Integration Camps of :-
(a) National Youth Project
(b) Manav Uththan Sewa Samiti 
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
40% in Second and Sleeper class.
35
Unemployed youths : -
(i) to attend interview for job Statutory Bodies, Municipal class. Corporation, Govt Under-taking, University or Public Sector  Body.)
(ii) to attend interviews for jobs in Central & State Govt. 
50% in Second and Sleeper
100% in Second class.
36
Bharat Scouts & Guides - for scouting duty.
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
VIII
Kisans

37
Kisans and Industrial Labourers - for visit to agricultural/industrial exhibitions.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
38
Kisans travelling by Govt sponsored Special trains
33% in Second and Sleeper  class.
39
Kisans & Milk Producers - visit to National level Institutes for learning/Training
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
40
Delegates for attending Annual Conferences of :
(i) Bharat Krishak Samaj and
(ii) Sarvodaya Samaj, Wardha. 
50% in Second and Sleeper class.
IX
Artists & Sportspersons
41
Artistes - for performance.
·                     75% in Second & Sleeper Class.
·                     50% in First, AC Chair Car, AC-3 tier & AC-2 tier.
·                     50% in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi AC Chair Car, AC-3 tier & AC-2 tier.
42
Film technicians - travelling for film production related work.
·                     75% in Sleeper
·                     50% in First, AC Chair car, AC-3 Tier & AC-2 tier
·                     In Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi also.
43
Sportsmen participating in : ·
(i) All India and State tournaments.
(ii) National tournaments. 
·                     75% in Second and Sleeper class.
·                     50% in First class.
·                     75% in second, Sleeper and First class.
44
Persons taking part in Mountaineering Expeditions organised by IMF.
·                     75% in Second and Sleeper  class.
·                     50% in First class.
45
Press Correspondents accredited to Headquarters of Central & State Governments/Union Territories/Districts - for press work.
Spouse/companion/dependent children (upto 18 yrs)
·                     50% in all classes and in all inclusive fares of Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi  trains.
·                     50% concession twice every financial year.
X
Medical Professionals
46
Doctors - Allopathic - travelling for any purpose.
·                     10% in all classes and in Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi trains
47
Nurses & Midwives - for leave and duty.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
XI
Others (Conference, Camps, Tours etc)

48
Delegates for attending Annual Conferences of certain All India bodies of social/cultural/educational importance.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
49
Bharat Sewa Dal, Bangalore - for attending camps/meetings/rallies/ trekking programmes.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
50
Volunteers of Service Civil International - for social service.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
51
Teachers of Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools - for educational tours.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
52
Members of St. John Ambulance Brigade and Relief Welfare Ambulance Corps, Calcutta - for ambulance camps/competitions.
25% in Second and Sleeper class.
XII
Izzat MST
53
Izzat MST to persons with monthly income not exceeding 1500/-, working in unorganised sectors - for journeys upto maximum 150 Kms.
Rs. 25/-



All concessions are applicable in Basic Mail/Express fares, unless otherwise stated.

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
[http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/traffic_comm/Concession_list_different_persons.pdf]

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