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7th Pay Commission Questionnaire – Ratio of Minimum & Maximum Salary, Grade Pay Suggestion, Increment Date, Determination of HRA and NPS...

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

NEW DELHI-110001

Meena Agarwal

Secretary

D.O No. 7CPC/15/Questionnaire

9th April, 2014

Dear ………..,

As you may be aware the Seventh Central Pay Commissions has been constituted by the Government on 28 February 2014 with a view to go into various issues of emoluments’ structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required. The terms of reference of the Seventh Central Pay Commission are available on thehttp://7cpc.india.gov.in .

2. A Questionnaire seeking the considered views of all stakeholders is enclosed. The response of your Ministry to this Questionnaire is sought. I shall be grateful if the replies are furnished to the Commission on or before 10th May, 2014, so as to enable the Commission to take them into account as part of its examination of the issues that it is mandated to address. The reply may be sent to Post Box No. 4599, Hauz Khas P.O, New Delhi 110 016, and in the case of email to secy-7cpc@nic.in.

Encl:- As above.

With Regards,

Yours sincerely,

(Meena Agarwal)

To all Secretaries to Govt of India

7th CPC Questionnaire

1. Salaries

1.1 The considerations on which the minimum salary in case of the lowest Group ‘C’ functionary and the maximum salary in case of a Secretary level officer may be determined and what should be the reasonable ratio between the two.

1.2 What should be the considerations for determining salary for various levels of functions falling between the highest level and the lowest level functionaries?

2. Comparisons

2.1 Should there be any comparison/parity between pay scales and perquisites between Government and the private sector? If so, why? If not, why not?

2.2 Should there at all be any comparison/parity between pay scales and perquisites between Government and the public sector? If so, why? If not, why not?

2.3 The concept of variable pay has been introduced in Central Public Sector Enterprises by the Second Pay Revision Committee. In the case of the Government is there merit in introducing a variable component of pay? Can such variable pay be linked to performance?

3. Attracting Talent

3.1 Does the present compensation package attract suitable talent in the All India Services & Group A Services? What are your observations and suggestions in this regard?

3.2 To what extent should government compensation bestructured to attract special talent?

4. Pay Scales

4.1 The 6th Central Pay Commission introduced the system of Pay Bands and Grade Pay as against the system of specific pay scales attached to various posts. What has been the impact of running pay bands post implementation of 6th CPC recommendations?

4.2 Is there any need to bring about any change?

4.3 Did the pay bands recommended by the Sixth CPC help in arresting exodus and attract talent towards the Government?

4.4 Successive Pay Commissions have reduced the number of pay scales by merging one or two pay scales together. Is there a case for the number of pay scales/ pay band to be rationalized and if so in what manner?

4.5 Is the “grade pay” concept working? If not, what are your alternative suggestions?

5. Increment

5.1 Whether the present system of annual increment on 1st Julyof every year uniformly in case of all employees has served its purpose or not? Whether any changes are required?

5.2 What should be the reasonable quantum of annual increment?

5.3 Whether there should be a provision of variable increments at a rate higher than the normal annual increment in case of high achievers? If so, what should be transparent and objective parameters to assess high achievement, which could be uniformly applied across Central Government?

5.4 Under the MACP scheme three financial up-gradations are allowed on completion of 10, 20, 30 years of regular service, counted from the direct entry grade. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the scheme? Is there a perception that a scheme of this nature, in some Departments, actually incentivizes people who do not wish to take the more arduous route of qualifying departmental examinations/ or those obtaining professional degrees?

6. Performance

What kind of incentives would you suggest to recognize andreward good performance?

7. Impact on other organizations

Salary structures in the Central and State Governments are broadly similar. The recommendations of the Pay Commission are likely to lead to similar demands from employees of State Governments, municipal bodies, panchayati raj institutions & autonomous institutions. To what extent should their paying capacity be considered in devising a reasonable remuneration package for Central Govt. employees?

8. Defence Forces

8.1 What should be the considerations for fixing salary in case of Defence personnel and in what manner does the parity with civil services need to be evolved, keeping in view their respective job profiles?

8.2 In what manner should the concessions and facilities, both in cash and kind, be taken into account for determining salary structure in case of Defence Forces personnel.

8.3 As per the November 2008 orders of the Ministry of Defence, there are a total of 45 types of allowances for Personnel Below Officer Rank and 39 types of allowances for Officers. Does a case exist for rationalization/ streamlining of the current variety of allowances?

8.4 What are the options available for addressing the increasing expenditure on defence pensions?

8.5 As a measure of special recognition, is there a case to review the present benefits provided to war widows?

8.6 As a measure of special recognition, is there a case to review the present benefits provided to disabled soldiers, commensurate to the nature of their disability?

9. Allowances

9.1 Whether the existing allowances need to be retained or rationalized in such a manner as to ensure that salary structure takes care not only of the job profile but the situational factors as well, so that the number of allowances could be at a realistic level?

9.2 What should be the principles to determine payment of House Rent Allowance?

10. Pension

10.1 The retirement benefits of all Central Government employees appointed on or after 1.1.2004 a re covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS). What has been the experience of the NPS in the last decade?

10.2 As far as pre-1.1.2004 appointees are concerned, what should be the principles that govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits?

11. Strengthening the public governance system

11.1 The 6th CPC recommended upgrading the skills of the Group D employees and placing them in Group C over a period of time. What has been the experience in this regard?

11.2 In what way can Central Government organizations functioning be improved to make them more efficient, accountable and responsible? Please give specific suggestions with respect to:

a) Rationalisation of staff strength and more productive deployment of available staff;

b) Rationalisation of processes and reduction of paper work; and

c) Economy in expenditure.

12. Training/ building competence

12.1 How would you interpret the concept of “competency based framework”?

12.2 One of the terms of reference suggests that the Commission recommend appropriate training and capacity building through a competency based framework.

a) Is the present level of training at various stages of a person’s career considered adequate? Are there gaps that need to be filled, and if so, where?

b) Should it be made compulsory that each civil service officer should in his career span acquire a professional qualification? If so, can the nature of the study, time intervals and the Institution(s) whose qualification are acceptable, all be stipulated?

c) What other indicators can best measure training and capacity building for personnel in your organization? Please suggest ways through which capacity building can be further strengthened?

13. Outsourcing

13.1 What has been the experience of outsourcing at various levels of Government and is there a case for streamlining it?

13.2 Is there a clear identification of jobs that can be outsourced?

14. Regulatory Bodies

14.1 Kindly list out the Regulators set up unde r Acts of Parliament, related to your Ministry/ Department. The total number of personnel on rolls (Chairperson and members + support personnel) may be indicated.

14.2 Regulators that may not qualify in terms of being set up under Acts of Parliament but perform regulatory functions may also be listed. The scale of pay for Chairperson /Members and other personnel of such bodies may be indicated.

14.3 Across the Government there are a host of Regulatory bodies set up for various purposes. What are your suggestions regarding emoluments structure for Regulatory bodies?

15. Payment of Bonus

One of the terms of reference of the 7th Pay Commission is to examine the existing schemes of payment of bonus. What are your suggestions and observations in this regard?

Source: http://7cpc.india.gov.in/7cpc_questionnaire.pdf

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) – PUNJAB CIRCLE CONVENTION

On 20-04-2014 the Circle convention of  GDS members of Punjab Circle has been held in Keval Krishna Tandan Memorial Hall, Dhorah town under the Presidentship of Com.Laxman singh, President, Gr.C., Punjab Circle.

After the formation of Circle Union in Punjab on 27-10-2012, this is the second successive convention being held with much more enthusiastic and organizational spirit. It is very much appreciated that the GDS comrades in Punjabparticipated in all the struggle programs given by NFPE & Confederation along with departmental Unions unitedly and made them grand success.

Com.Harish Kumar made the welcome speech and invited all the leaders to the dais.

Com.R.N.Parashar, Asst. Secretary General, NFPE inaugurated the convention and made an elaborated speech covering many vital points about the GDS organization, GDS issues, the efforts of NFPE & Confederation on the inclusion of GDS in the 7^th CPC etc.,

Com.P.Pandurangarao, General Secretary invited as Chief guest and explained in detail about the need of united struggles and unity with all other organizations, the development of union in other circles and requested to support the GDS (NFPE) union and make success of all the ensuing struggle programs to achieve the demands of GDS.

Com.R.Seetha Lakshmi, General Secretary, P4 invited as Chief guest and addressed the convention by extending all support from P4 CHQ to the GDS (NFPE) union.

Com.Ashaben Joshi, Working President (CHQ) & Circle Secretary, Gujrat also addressed the convention as a Special Invitee.

Com.Nareshgupta, Circle Secretary, AIPEU Gr.C., Haryana Circle, Rakshpal singh, C/S, R-III, Punjab  and Com.Ripu Daman Singh ACS, P3, Punjab and many other veteran leaders are also attended the convention.

More than 250 GDS comrades attended and witnessed the convention representing from 9 divisions of Punjab circle. All the comrades support the GDS (NFPE) union and assured to establish in all the divisions within a stipulated time.

Many GDS comrades deliberated in the convention by mentioning organizational issues and problems of GDS in the Circle.

A panel of new office bearers are elected unanimously for Circle Union for the ensuing period.

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President                : Com.Sukhmandersingh (Faridkot)

Vice President       :Com. Jaswir singh (Patiala)

                                   : Com. Nirmal Singh (Jullandhar)

                                   : Com. Avtar singh (Ludhiana Mof.)

Circle Secretary     : Com.Jarnail singh (Chandigarh)

Asst Cir. Secy         : Com.Joginder singh Rayat (Hoshiarpur)

                                   : Com. Saranjeet singh (Ludhiana Mof.)

Treasurer                 : Com. Harish Kumar (Chandigarh)

Orgg. Cir. Secy       : Com.Ekam singh (Faridkot)

                                   :Com.Tasvir singh (Ludhiana city)

                                   : Com. Hardeep singh (Patialia)

                                   : Com. Kuldeep singh (Ludhiana Mof.)

                                   : Com. Joginder singh (Patiala)

                                   : Com. Manga singh (Ludhiana Mof.)

                                   : Com. Kamaljeet Kaur (Ludhiana Mof.)

Executive Member : Com. Kulwinder kumari (Ludhiana Mof.)

Auditor                     : Com. Sarabjit kaur (Ludhiana Mof.)

Com.Laxman Singh and his team made all efforts to the grand success of the convention and the arrangements made for the delegates deserves all appreciation.

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) CHQ conveys its heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Office bearers, Comrades & NFPE leaders of Punjab Circle.