KAVALIPOST

Wednesday 20 November 2013


DoP's first ATM Transaction inaugurated at Bangalore

Photo News
1.       The first screen before transaction
 2.       Once you enters the PIN, this is the next screen asking for the type of service
 3.       Once you click cash withdrawal , below screen appears
 4.       After entering the amount, the below screen appears
 5.       Once you confirms the amount, the next screen shows whether you need receipt or not. (below) 
 6.       Once you press Yes or No, the below states screen appears
 7.       After processing the ATM will dispense  the cash…..(dummy cash coming out)
 8.       Finally the transaction is successful…
 9.       The  exact dummy cash came out of ATM is shown below (INR 2700)
 10.   Withdrawal receipt shown below
 11.   Camera catches the pictures while transacting with ATM machine (shown below)







Seminar on 7th CPC common demands on 18/12/13 at Bangalore


To
All Affiliates
COC Karnataka

Comrade,
              
            As decided in the meeting of Confederation of Central Govt. Employees Karnataka State ( COC ) held on 29-10-2013 at ITEF  and a one day State level  Seminar of all India Central Government Employees will be held on 18-12-2013, Wednesday at Bangalore to discuss common demands of the Central Government Employees for presenting the memorandum to the  7th Central Pay Commission . The Seminar will be addressed by Comrade K.K.N.Kutty, President of Confederation of Central Govt. Employees  New Delhi and Comrade M.Krishnan Secretary General Confederation of Central Govt. Employees  New Delhi .  

It is requested to give wide publicity to this seminar so that delegates from all over the State  to attend this Seminar representing  all Central Government Departments, we can a fruitful discussion on the common demands of Central Government Employees . Since the Central Government is likely to set up the 7th Central Pay Commission  in December 2013, hence this seminar will be very vital for CG Employees.

In order to meet the expenses towards food and snacks, printing of memorandum about 50 pages, traveling expenses of the  central leaders a sum of Rs 150/- (one hundred and fifty) will be charged as delegate fee.

The affiliates are requested to intimate well in advance regarding the participation in seminar so that arrangements can be made for the seminar such as food and  printing of memorandum. The affiliates of COC are requested to intimate by 1st December  to the undersigned.

The  minimum delegates  shall be as follows :

NFPE - 70 members   (RMS 10 P3 30 P4 20  DAP 10)
ITEF 30 members, AG's 10 members, SOI 10 members, Central Excise 10  members
Ground water 10  members, CGHS 10  members, Census 10  members GSI 10  members
CWC 5  members IMD 5 members   ASI  5 members others each 5 members.

If any outstation members require accommodation for stay at Bangalore it is available at  NGO rooms Cubbon park at Rs 250/- for three persons, they can book through their respective associations well in advance .  

                                                                                                                                                         Comradely yours
                                                                                                                                                            (P.S.Prasad)
General Secretary

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Angela Merkel to get 2013 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

Angela Merkel to get 2013 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace



>> German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be awarded the coveted Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2013 with an international jury headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh choosing her.

>> The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust which said that the award was being given to 59-year-old Merkel for her exemplary leadership in Europe and the world during the financial crisis and her stewardship of German economic growth.

>> The trust said the prize was being given to the German leader because of the work done by her for promotion of global economic stability, her commitment to universal peace and disarmament and her leadership role in strengthening productive and mutually beneficial relations with India and other developing countries.

>> Ms. Merkel, who became the first woman to be elected as Chancellor of Germany, has been a strong supporter of close relations with India, it said.

>> Her joint declaration with the Indian Prime Minister greatly strengthened the Indo-German relations, leading to inter-governmental consultations during her state visit to India in 2011 and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Berlin in 2013 during which the German participation in the ambitious Green Energy Corridors Project was finalised, it added.

ACP OR MACP-REGARDING ALLOWING INDIVIDUAL OPTION


ALLOWING INDIVIDUAL OPTION TO CHOOSE EITHER ACPS OR MACPS BY THE EMPLOYEES - REGARDING

A copy of the D.O. letter written by the Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development to the Secretary, DOPT for allowing individual option to choose either earlier ACPS or MACPS by the employees is given hereunder.  Shri Moloy Panja of Kolkota has forwarded this letter to this Association.

We reproduced the letters and given below for your information...

Sudhir Krishna
Ministry of Urban Develepment
Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-1101

Secretary to the Government of India

D.O. No. 55/4/2-13-S&D
Dated 13-08-13

Dear Dr.Sayamal,
Issue of redressal of anomalous and disadvantageous provisions of MACPS for the Subordinate Engineering cadre and similarly placed cadres of CPWD has been taken up with DoPT through several proposals since Me very inception of the scheme but none of the proposals has found favour. This has resulted in great discontent to the Subordinate Engineering cadre of CPWD.

Above issue was also discussed with you informally on 1.8.2013. It was apprised that individual option to choose either earlier ACPS or MACPS by the employee is the only solution to cater to the concerns of all individuals. A proposal of this Ministry in this regard under consideration in DoPT.

As the matter concerns above 6000 subordinate Engineers of CPWD, I would request that they may be allowed to exercise their individual option to choose either earlier ACPS or MACPS. This will not only alleviate the discontent in the cadre but also avoid cropping up of the court cases.

With regards

Yours sincerely
sd/-
(Sudhir Krishna)

Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar
Secretary(Personnel)
Department of Personnel & Training
M/o Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
North Block.
New Delhi



Sudhir Krishna
Ministry of Urban Develepment
Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-1101

Secretary to the Government of India

D.O. No. 55/4/2-13-S&D/8
Dated 01 Oct 2013
Dear Dr. Sarkar,

Kindly refer to my DO letter of even No dt. 13.8.2013 in connect:on with redressal of disadvantageous provisions of MACPS for the Subordinate Engineering cadre and similarly placed cadres CPWD.

The proposal sent by this Ministry in Jul'2013 for allowing individual option to choose either earlier ACPS or MACPS by the employee is a balanced and just one and caters to the concerns of all individuals.  DoPT must not have any reservation in accepting the same since change of the scheme by the Government should not be to the disadvantage of the individual employee.  

Already many court cases for review of the MACPS have cropped in. In this regard, would like to quote a Court Case (OA No. 275/2013) by some Assistant Engineers of CPWD for review of MACPS, draft counter reply to which quoting anomalous end disadvantageous provisions of MACPS was sent to DoPT for vetting. DoPT has not agreed to the reply and intimated that reply should be modified by the administrative ministry mentioning that operation of the both the schemes in the same cadre is against the provisions of MACPS other words individual option to employees to opt for either ACPS or MACPS is not permissible.

In this context, I would also bring to the notes that CAT, Chandigarh in OA No. 1038/2010 has allowed grant of financial upgradations under MACP in the promotional hierarchy, which has been upheld by Hon'ble High Court of Chandigarh in CWP 1938712011. Although the the case has not achieved fatality as the SLP had by the Government the in the Hon`ble Supreme Court was dismissed though not on merits but on account of non condonation of delay. Thus by allowing individual option. Government shall be saved of many expected court cases and possible grant of financial upgradations in the promotional hierarchy under MACPS.

Discontent in tno cadres is affecting the efficient functioning of the Department.  The problem shall further aggravate, if above proposal of this ministry does not find favour or DoPT in the circumstances would once again request to consider the proposal favourably, for allowing option to choose either ACP or MACPS by the individual.

With regards

Yours sincerely,
sd/-
(Sudhir Krishna)

Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar
Secretary (Personnel)
Department of Personnel & Training
M/o Persornnel Public Grievances and Pensions
North Block, New Delhi.


[http://aiamshq.blogspot.in/2013/11/acp-or-macp-regarding-allowing.html]

How to Calculate the Total Word Count in a Word 2010 Document


.It is so much easier to do a total word count in Word 2010 than it was in previous versions; a whole step has been eliminated!
There will be times when you would like to know the total number of words in your document, including text boxes, footnotes and endnotes and now it is so very simple to do that.
Follow the steps below to learn how:
  1. Launch MS Word.
  2. Open an existing document or create a new document.
  3. On the Review tab of your Ribbon, in the Proofing group, Click Word Count to display the Word Count dialog box.
  4. Select Include text boxes, footnotes and endnotes at the bottom of the dialog box.
Word-Count
  1. Click Close to close the dialog box.
Now, if you look down at your Status bar, on the left-hand side3, you will now see your word count and it will include all text boxes, footnotes and endnotes.
Status-Bar
  • To bypass the steps above, you can also double-click Word Count on your Status bar to open the Word Count dialog box!
You would then see the correct word count.
  • However, if you had more than one text box, you would have to perform this operation on each box separately and then add the totals to get an accurate word count in your document!

Dopt Orders - Preparation of Select List for the year 2012 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS -Vigilance status and statement of minor / major penalties imposed etc.


Joint Convention of Postmen, MTS & GDS, Mumbai


A joint convention of Postmen, Gr.D (MTS) and GDS members has been held on 17-11-13 in Dadar HPO, Dadar, Mumbai.

The Convention was addressed by Com.Giriraj Singh, President, NFPE, Com.K.Raghavendran, General Convener, AIPRPA, Com.M.Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE, Com.I.S.Dabas, General Secretary, AIPEU PM&MTS/Gr.D., Com.Virendra Tiwary, General Secretary, AIPSBCOEA, Com.P.Pandurangarao, General Secretary, AIPEU GDS (NFPE), Com.R.P.Singh. Vice President, CoC, Mumbai, Com.C.B.Surve, Com.R.Sitalakshmi, Asst. Secretary General, NFPE, Com.Sk.Humayun, All India President, P-IV (CHQ), Com.B.R.Jagdeesh, Asst General Secreary, AIPEU GDS (NFPE) and many other leaders were present and addressed in the meeting.

The meeting organized by Com.Bala Krishna Chalke, Circle Secretary & CHQ office bearer P-IV. The Comrades of Maharashtra Circle assured to strengthen the AIPEU GDS (NFPE) and to form the union in all the Divisions with in a short period.




























Pension from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 : Supreme Court dismisses the Review Petition filed by Govt of India


As most would know, the Govt had challenged before the Supreme Court the decision of the Delhi High Court wherein the judgement by the Central Administrative Tribunal granting benefit of rectification of pensionary anomalies from 01 January 2006 rather than 24 September 2012 was questioned. The order in effect and essence affected all central govt pensioners, including defence pensioners.

The controversy had emanated from the fact whether the benefits of the correct pension were to flow from 01 Jan 2006 which is the date from which the 6th Central Pay Commission recommendations were implemented or from 24 Sept 2012 when the Govt had decided to remove the anomalies in the pension structure after the said Pay Commission. Of course, it was held by Courts that the removal of the anomalies shall date back to the date of the inception of the said anomalies and not any later artificial date.


Incorrigible as it is, the Govt had gone ahead and filed a Review Petition in the matter urging the Supreme Court to review its order of dismissal of the SLP filed by the Central Govt.

The Supreme Court has yesterday dismissed the Review Petition filed by the Govt in the matter.

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Tuesday 19 November 2013



State Bank Of India (SBI) Recruitment 2014 for Various Post


State Bank Of India (SBI Recruitment 2014) invites application for recruitment of various post. State Bank of India is a multinational banking and financial services company based in India. It is a government-owned corporation with its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. SBI Card offers Indian consumers an extensive access to a wide range of world-class Credit Cards. The Bank is actively involved since 1973 in non-profit activity called Community Services Banking. State Bank of India raised its minimum lending rate, reflecting the ground realities of rising lending and borrowing costs in India. Candidates those have educational qualification as required by SBI Bank for current recruitment shall apply online before due date.

State Bank of India Chief Technology Officer Recruitment and Eligibility Details:
Name of Post: Chief Technology Officer
Age Limit: Candidates should be between 40 – 55 years as on 01/11/2013
Education: Candidates must have completed Engineering Graduate / MCA with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University / Institution. Post Graduation or higher qualifications in areas relevant to the role will be given preference.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates seeking jobs in IT may send their applications in the prescribed format along with attested copies of all relevant documents to address given below:
To,
The General Manager,
State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department,
3rd Floor, Atlanta Building, Plot No.209,
BBR, Block No.III, Nariman Point, Mumbai-21, Maharashtra
Important Dates:
Last Date to Receive Applications Via Email: 07/12/2013
Last Date to submit Hardcopy of Application: 14/12/2013


Implementation of income criteria for dependent parents of Armed Forces Personnel for grant of two family pensions


Implementation of income criteria for dependent parents of Armed Forces Personnel for grant of two family pensions

O/o THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSION)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014
Circular No. 516

Dated: 6.11.2013
Subject: Implementation of income criteria for dependent parents of Armed Forces Personnel for grant of two family pensions.


Reference: This office Circular No. 400 dated 05.12.2008.

As per para 11.2 of MOD letter No.-17(4)12008(2)/D(Pen/Pol) dated 12.11.2008 the dependency criteria for the purpose of family pension shall be the minimum family pension along with dearness relief. Now the Ministry of Defence has clarified that the GOI, Ministry of Personnel, PG& Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners' welfare no.- 1/11/2011- P&PW(E) dated 30th November 2011 (copy enclosed) is applicable mutatis mutandis on family pensioner of Armed Forces wherein the family pension admissible to beneficiary in respect of one deceased employee/pensioner is not to be counted as income for the purpose of determination of eligibility for another family pension which is admissible in connection with another deceased employee/pensioner. However, any other income/earning of the beneficiary under consideration will be counted towards income for deciding eligibility for family pension.
2. In case the family pensioners are self employed or are in receipt of income from source other than employment, Income Certificate furnished by the concerned beneficiaries themselves may be accepted for the purpose under provision of GOI, MOD letter No. - 1(3)/99/D(Pensions/Services) dated 24.11.1999. All other conditions being remain same as described in MOD letter No B/38207/AG/PS4(b)/931/B/D(Pens/Ser) dated- 26.08.1998 and MOD letter No 1(3)/99/D(Pen/Ser) dated 24.11.1999.
3. In view of the above, it is requested that all such cases may be reviewed and the all affected cases may please be send to G-4 section of this office for issuing PPOs. This Circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in. for disseminating the all concerned.
No. Gts/Tech/0113/LXIII
Dated: 06.11.2013
sd/-
Addl. CDA (P)
Source: www.pcdapension.nic.in
[http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-516.pdf]

Department of Posts cancelled tender for sale of domestic gold coins


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Revised - Model Recruitment Rules for the various posts of Accounts Cadre - reg.


No. AB-14017/32/2012-Estt. (RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel,PG & Pensions 
Department of Personnel &  Training
 New De1hi

Dated the 18th November, 2013 

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 

Subject: Model Recruitment Rules for the various posts of Accounts Cadre-reg. 

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated 31.10.2013 enclosing the revised Model RRs for the post of Junior Accounts Officer/Accountant and Accounts Officer of Accounts Cadre. The Model RRs for the post of Junior Accounts Officer/Accountant have been issued in respect of those posts which have pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900 (as per 4th CPC which has been subsequently revised to Rs. 5500-9000 on implementation of 5th CPC) and accordingly, the Model RRs have been issued in PB-2 and GP-Rs. 4200. These Model RRs are not applicable for those posts of accountant which were in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 4500-7000 revised to PB-1, GP-Rs. 2800. 

2. Hindi version will follow.

(Mukta Gael)
Director (Estt-I)
Tel. 2309 2479
To 

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India 
2. The President's Secretariat, New Delhi.
3. The Vice-President's Secretariat, New Delhi. 
4. The Prime Minister's Office, New Delhi. 
5. The Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi. 
6. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India, New Delhi. 
7. The Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi. 
8. The Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi.

Copy to:- 

1. The Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. 
2. The Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi. 
3. All Attached Offices under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. 
4. Establishment Officer and Secretary, ACC (10 copies).

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/AB-14017_32_2012-Estt.RR-19112013.pdf]


The meeting of JCM (DC) will be held on 27/11/2013 at 10.00 A.M. under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (Posts) at, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi.


No.06-02/2013-SR
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
                                                         (S.R. Section)                                                18/11/2013

Subject:     Notice for the JCM(DC) meeting to discuss new subjects.

     The meeting of JCM (DC) to discuss the new subjects will be held on 27/11/2013 at 10.00 A.M. under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (Posts) in G.P. Roy Committee Room, 2nd Floor, Dak Bhavan, New Delhi.

     Please make it convenient to attend the meeting.  Subjects for discussion in the meeting were circulated vide S.R. Section’s letter of even number dated 23rd July, 2013.  The meeting will be followed by lunch.


( Arun Malik )
Director(SR)

Official Side:  Member(O),  Member(P), Member(Tech),  Member(PLI),  Member (Plg), Member(HRD).CGM(MB)/CGM(PLI)/CGM(BD&MD)/JS&FA.Secretary(PSB)/DDG(P)/DDG(Estt)/DDG(R&P)/DDG(Estates&MM)/DDG(PAF)/DDG(Vig.)/DDG(PO&CP)/DDG(FS)/DDG(Technology) OSD to Secretary(Posts).

Staff Side:
1.      Shri  M. Krishnan
2.      Shri   D. Theagarajan
3.      Shri  Giri Raj Singh
4.      Shri  Ishwar Singh Dabas
5.      Shri  D. Kishan Rao
6.      Shri  T.N. Rahate
7.      Shri  P. Suresh
8.      Shri  Pranab Bhattacharjee
9.      Shri T. Satyanarayana
10.    Shri  R.N. Parashar
11.    Shri  N. Subramanian
12.    Shri  C.B. Surve
13.    Shri S.K. Humayun
14.    Shri  N. Ramappa

Copy for information to : Sr. PPS to Secretary(Posts)
Copy to:
(i)   ADG(GA) – For booking of Committee Room and arrangements of Tea/Coffee/Snacks and Lunch, through CPLO.  Exact number of persons and Menu etc. will be intimated later.
(ii)  Reception Officer  - A list of members of Staff Side is enclosed for issuing entry passes on 27/11/2013.
(iii)  Caretaker -  To ensure cleanliness of Committee Room and to arrange flower vase etc.
(iv)  A.E.(Elect) – for ensuring functioning of mikes etc.


National Integration Week

National Integration Week 


      With a view to foster and reinforce the spirit of Communal Harmony, National Integration and pride in vibrant, composite culture and nationhood, the “Quami Ekta Week” (National Integration week) will be observed all over the country, from the 19th to 25th November, 2013. 

The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH), an autonomous organization with the Ministry of Home Affairs also organizes communal harmony campaign coinciding with the Qaumi Ekta Week. The foundation also provides financial assistance for relief and rehabilitation of children rendered orphan or destitute in communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence. 

The week long programmes to be observed during Quami Ekta Week (Nov.19-25th,2013) include National Integration Day (Nov.19), Welfare of Minorities Day (Nov.20), Linguistic Harmony Day (Nov.21), Weaker Sections Day (Nov.22), Cultural Unity Day (Nov.23), Women’s Day(Nov. 24) and Conservation Day (Nov.25) .

Advances to Government servants - Rate of interest for purchase of conveyances during 2013-2014


F. No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2013
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs

New Delhi, the 12th November, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Advances to Government servants — Rate of interest for purchase of  conveyances during 2013-2014.

The undersigned is directed to state that the rates of interest for advances sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of conveyances during 2013-2014 i.e. from 1st April, 2013 to 31st March, 2014 are revised as under:

Rate of interest
per annum
(i)         Advance for purchase of conveyance other than
motor car (viz. motor cycle, scooter etc.)                                                      9%

(ii)        Advance for purchase of motor car                                                              11.5%


Sd/-
(A.K. Bhatnagar)
Under Secretary (Budget)
To
1.         All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with spare copies for IFA, Controller of Accounts and Pay and Accounts Offices.
2.         Finance Secretaries of UTs without legislature.

Copy forwarded to:—

1.         C&AG of India, New Delhi.
2.         C.G.A., New Delhi.
3.         C.G.D.A., New Delhi.
4.         All AGs and Director of Accounts.
5.         Supreme Court of India.
6.         UPSC, New Delhi.
(A.K. Bhatnagar)

Under Secretary (Budget

Election Commission allows launch of first all-woman Bharatiya Mahila Bank


The first all-woman Bharatiya Mahila Bank in the country open its branches in Delhi, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

The Election Commission has allowed the launch of the first all-woman Bharatiya Mahila Bank in the country tomorrow but asked government not to open its branches in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh and neither do publicity of the bank in these poll-bound states.


In a letter to the Finance Ministry, the Commission has said government should ensure that no publicity of the bank opening be done in poll-bound states.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected to be present at the inaugural ceremony of the country's first all-woman bank in Mumbai tomorrow, coinciding with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Finance Minister P Chidambaram will also attend.


Government earlier wanted to launch the bank in Delhi but changed its plan in view of the Model Code of Conduct in force in the capital.


With the inauguration of the bank, seven branches would become operational across the country, including in Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Guwahati. The government proposed opening of the bank branches in Delhi and Indore also, which has been disallowed by the poll body till the end of polls.


Headquartered in Delhi, the bank proposes to have 25 branches by March 31, 2014.


The Finance Minister had announced the setting up of the all-woman bank in his Budget speech this year. The bank will be set up with an initial capital of Rs 1,000 crore.


The Reserve Bank of India gave its in-principal approval for the Bharatiya Mahila Bank in June.


Earlier this week, the government appointed Usha Ananthasubramanian as the bank's Chairperson and Managing Director.


"Women are heads of many banks today, including two public sector banks, but there is no bank that exclusively serves women. Can we have a bank that lends mostly to women and women-run businesses, that supports women SHGs and women's livelihood, that employs predominantly women, and that addresses gender-related aspects of empowerment and financial inclusion? I think we can," Chidambaram had said.

Source : PTI