Saturday, January 28, 2017

Govt to look into issues of Aadhaar being made mandatory for select schemes

New Delhi, January 26:  
The Centre is examining various questions raised by Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC), a legal services organisation, with regard to violation of the Supreme Court’s order against making Aadhaar mandatory for access to certain services, sources close to the development, told BusinessLine.
According to sources, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, has recently responded to a letter by Rajya Sabha MP, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, saying he was ‘getting the matter examined’.
Chandrasekhar, in his letter to Prasad in December, had asked the government to state the ‘correct position under law’ on the issue of Aadhaar being made mandatory by various government and private entities with regard to their schemes, which, he said was a violation of the apex court’s orders.
Chandrasekhar had also raised question in the Rajya Sabha in November, after which SFLC had written in detail to Chandrashekar, listing out about 120 violations between September 2015 and September 2016, based on which the MP had written a letter to Prasad, who incidentally is also the Law & Justice Minister.

REFLECTION OF THE RECURRENT LAPSES IN OBSERVING FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE IN THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (APAR)

FEATURES OF RURAL ICT HANDHELD DEVICE SUPPLIED TO BRANCH POST OFFICES

IndiaPost becomes 3rd entity to receive licence to start payment bank operations

NEW DELHI: IndiaPost has become the third entity to receive a final license last week from the Central Bank to start its payment bank operations. Country’s largest telcom service provider Bharti Airtel and digital payments firm Paytm are the other two to have received the license while only Airtel has started operations so far. 

The government has also appointed AP Singh has interim MD and CEO of the India Post Payment Bank. A 1986 Indian Postal Service Officer he was earlier Joint Secretary in the department of disinvestment, ministry of Finance and Deputy Director General incharge of financial inclusion and payments systems at Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Singh was one part of the founding team that launched Aadhaar and was stationed at the department of Post prior to UIDAI. 

Friday, January 27, 2017

GDS online software - Implementation - reg



650 districts in country to have post office PSKs

Mysuru: January 26, 2017

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has drawn up ambitious plans of opening post office Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) in 650 districts across the country soon.

Disclosing this during the inauguration of a post office PSK here on Wednesday, MEA Secretary D.M. Mulay said the MEA was planning to collaborate with the Department of Posts by opening PSKs at district level across the country to meet the growing demand for passports. The demand for passports in India, which is around 2 crore a year, was the third highest in the world after China and the U.S. A total of 60,000 passports are issued every day in the country, he added.

Saturday, January 21, 2017

CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 - Clarification regarding effect of warning, censure etc on promotion.

One more success journey to AIAPS- Left out issue of Induction training to Postmasters was settled!!!

Dear Postmasters,

                 You are all well aware of AIAPS is satisfactorily attained the positive results on PM cadre one time relaxation promotion issue, confirmation order issue, gradation list issue, fake note detector machine supply. 

              And in the same way AIAPS team is continuously following the cases like debarring the due promotion, and induction training to the left out Postmasters etc.,

              Now AIAPS team have stepped into one more success.

Instructions on sealed cover procedure - where Government servant has been acquitted but appeal is contemplated/pending - clarification regarding.

To view please Click Here.

Journey of AIAPS-Tamilnadu towards the PM Cadre one time relaxation promotion orders!!!

Dear Postmasters of Tamilnadu circle,

   We are continuously following up many cases like promotion debarment of punishment completed officials, induction training, regular DPC for due promotions etc., Some of the cases like confirmation order, circle gradation list, fake note detector supply are satisfactorily settled to the members by our AIAPS association.

    In the same way Journey towards the one time relaxation promotion is also not at all easy to our AIAPS association and we had visited four times and have written many letters to the circle office for the regular and as well as adhoc promotions to the due officials as per the directorate one time relaxation orders. Some of the important dates spared by AIAPS to the welfare of our PM cadre to reach this significant process are shared below. 

1. One time relaxation order was circulated by the Postal directorate on 28.04.2016.
2. On 10.05.2016 - Grade II to Grade III DPC process was started by the administration.
3. But Even after 2 months delay, PM-III promotion orders were not issued, hence we have included the subject in the AIAPS Four Monthly meeting during August I week.
4. On 09.08.2016, PM-III promotion order was released by the administration.
5. For Grade II promotion we urged the administration further on the Four Monthly meeting with circle administration on 30.08.2016.
6. We had visited again to the circle office on 26.09.2016 and requested about the pending regular and as well as adhoc promotion to the PM-II post.
7. But the same was challenged by the circle administration that no such order from the directorate for adhoc promotion.
8. For that we had discussed elaborately about the directorate order and explained the staff side part very elaborately on 26.09.2016 and gave some other circles names which were done adhoc promotion already as example to the tamilnadu administration.
9. Finally the administration had agreed and assured to release the adhoc promotion order soon. On the same date 26.09.2016, PM -II regular promotion order is also released because of the continuous efforts of our AIAPS association.
10. Again on 23.11.2016 AIAPS-team paid a visit to the circle office, reminded and requested about the pending adhoc issue to the administration.
11. Again on 02.01.2017 AIAPS-team had paid a courtesy visit to the circle office again and reminded about the pending adhoc issue to the administration and pressed further because of the monitory loss to our PM cadre members.
12. Because of the continuous efforts made by the AIAPS-TN team and the circle administration's regards on our AIAPS association, on 09.01.2017 now adhoc promotion order was also released by the circle admininstration.
13. We are much previlaged to thank the circle administration towards the responses to our requests and within 3 months of time we had brought the adhoc promotion orders now.
14. Adhoc promotion order is shared below for the esteemed members knowledge
15. Thanks for the support dear Postmasters


Friday, January 20, 2017

Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations -amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules-Dopt

No .AB-14017/13//2016-Estt(RR)-Pt
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel P.G & pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
***

North Block, New Delhi
Dated:18.01.2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations -amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No AB.14017/61/2008-Estt. (RR) dated 24/03/2009 regarding amendment of Service Rules/ Recruitment Rules in pursuance of Sixth Pay Commission’s recommendations. The revised pay structure recommended by 6 thCPC and approved by the Government included a number of ‘merged grades’ with a common Pay Band and Grade Pay.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

GDS Committee Report Published in Department of Posts Website



Click below link to download GDS Pay Committee Report : Download


GDS Pay Commission Report. Pay fixation details. Report contains 434 pages.      
                  
For 3 Hrs GDS work entry level pay was fixed as Rs.10000.

Ordinary Leave : 15 days in every Jan and Jul and accumulated upto 180 days.

Emergency Leave : 5 days in a year cannot carry over.

ML : 26 weeks

Paternity Leave : 7 days





Dear GDS Friends, The kamalesh Chandra Committee report is not available in India Post websites till now.

Here is a fresh link please Click Here to check availability of GDS Committee report.

GDS Pay committee Pay fixation page!!!! Will it be a game changer?

Dear postal friends...
   On behalf of AIAPS, we are conveying our sincere thanks to the GDS pay committee chairman for recognising the strenuous work of GDS.
    For 3 hours work entry level pay is fixed as Rs.10000. If so for 8 hours work entry level pay should be fixed as Rs.26000.
   Will it be a game changer.?
    GDS committee report is furnished below


Thursday, January 12, 2017

VACANT PM GRADE II OFFICES AT TAMILNADU CIRCLE TO GIVE WILLINGNESS

Dear Postmasters of Tamilnadu Circle,

          For the convenient of Postmaster cadre officials, AIAPS consolidated the list of Postmaster Grade II vacant offices. The following PM Grade II offices are running without regular PM Grade II officers and while giving the willingness to the adhoc promotion, that may be given with choice of preferences with the below list of offices.

All the best !!!

AIAPS ZINDABAD


SOUTHERN REGION

KANNIYAKUMAR DIVISION
1. Kulithurai 629163
2. Marthandam 629165
3. Kottaru 629002

KIND APPEAL TO ALL TAMILNADU CIRCLE - AIAPS DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES!!!

Dear Divisional secretaries...

                   AIAPS-TN is requesting all the AIAPS divisional secretaries to send the Pongal Greetings to their Divisional Head, ASP(HQ) and ASP(OD) today.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

For 14.01.2017 leave is declared at Andhra Circle. Why still not to Tamilnadu Circle ???!!!

Obtain PAN or Form no 60 from account holders by Feb 28, 2017 - Income Tax Rules Amended

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
08-January-2017 18:17 IST
Income-tax Rules amended to provide that bank shall obtain and link PAN or Form No. 60 (where PAN is not available) in all existing bank accounts (other than BSBDA) by 28.02.2017.

Income-tax Rules have been amended to provide that bank shall obtain and link PAN or Form No. 60 (where PAN is not available) in all existing bank accounts (other than BSBDA) by 28.02.2017, if not already done. In this connection, it may be mentioned that RBI vide circular dated 15.12.2016 has mandated that no withdrawal shall be allowed from the accounts having substantial credit balance/deposits if PAN or Form No.60 is not provided in respect of such accounts. Therefore, persons who are having bank account but have not submitted PAN or Form No.60 are advised to submit the PAN or Form No. 60 to the bank by 28.2.2017.

2nd Anomaly Committee Meeting to be held on 11.1.2017

Second Meeting of the Anomaly Committee on the calculation methodology of the Disability Pension for Defence forces personnel as per the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission

IMMEDIATE
MEETING NOTICE

F.No.11/2/2016-JCA(Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 6th January, 2017
MEETING NOTICE

Subject: Second Meeting of the Anomaly Committee on the calculation methodology of the Disability Pension for Defence forces personnel as per the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Deputation of Postal Assistants to Directorate

Public Notice to obtain PAN number

Obtain PAN or Form no 60 from account holders by Feb 28, 2017 - Income Tax Rules Amended

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
08-January-2017 18:17 IST

Income-tax Rules amended to provide that bank shall obtain and link PAN or Form No. 60 (where PAN is not available) in all existing bank accounts (other than BSBDA) by 28.02.2017.

DoPT launches revamped website

"The Department of Personnel & Training is the coordinating agency of the Central Government in personnel matters, specially in respect of issues concerning recruitment, training, career development and staff welfare."

The Department of Personnel & Training, under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is the coordinating agency of the Central Government in personnel matters, specially in respect of issues concerning recruitment, training, career development and employees welfare. The 'DoPT', is known by almost all the Central Government employees. There is probably any employee who hasn’t seen its website. 

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Display this notice know to Public about misbehavior in the Office Premises will leads to 3 years imprisonment

Inter SOL Transaction Limit Fixed in DOP Finacle

Dear All,

Inter SOL limit of RS.25,000/- is set in Finacle in transaction menus as part of preventive measures to prevent frauds

SB order was already issued by Directorate on this.
So, it validates the amount for inter SOL transactions
It should NOT check for cheque clearing 
If any SOL complaints about issue in cheque clearing due to inter SOL limit, please raise a ticket with service desk besides sharing screenshot

How employees can make full use of their Leave Travel Allowance?

In many organisations, the year-end holidays are a norm. In others, the employees apply for long leave in advance, well ahead of their travel schedule. And if the travel costs are reimbursed by the employer, nothing like it. 

Employees who are eligible for Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), as part of their Cost-to-Company (CTC), can claim reimbursement of expenses incurred on travel. This reimbursement is not included in taxable income subject to certain limits and conditions. LTA tax break can be claimed for travel of self and family members for journeys undertaken only within India. 

Friday, January 6, 2017

Further delay to the 7th CPC allowance committee implementation

7th Pay CommissionReliable sources indicate that the central government will announce higher allowances under 7th Pay Commission for the central government employees only after the completion of five states assemblies poll process, as the model code of conduct has come into effect from Wednesday.

The 7th pay commission has already submitted its report, the Committee on Allowances set up by the government is also ready with its reports, however the government is not willing to accept it now, its buying more time.  The Government may delay it till mid March or March end.

Will Postmaster cadre people also get such 3% fitment benefit on promotion who have already availed financial up-gradation under MACP?

To view Circle Office Memo No.ST/20-15/MACP-II/2012 dated 02-01-2017 please Click Here.

3% fitment benefit on promotion to IP Cadre who have availed financial up-gradation under MACP in lower Grade Pay has been allowed for the time being. In this connection clarification has been sought for from the Directorate by the Director of Accounts (Postal), Cuttack and Circle Office, Bhubaneswar separately. Regular fixation will be made on receipt of clarification from Directorate.

Odisha circle office order is produced below:

The CG Staff are not yet given the full Benefit of 7th CPC Recommendation

The actual increase on account of implementation of 7th CPC recommendation is still not fully available to Central govt Staffs.

The recommendation of 7th Pay Commission has been implemented with effect from 1.1.2016 and the revised salary is being paid from this effective date. The Central Government, after implementing the Pay Panel report, hasn’t announce any decision about Allowances even after 12 months, created frustration among central government employees.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Under the banner of AIAPS, NEW YEAR wishes and regards conveyed to the TN circle administration

Dear Postmasters and Supervisors

   On 02.01.17 new year greetings and regards conveyed to the honorable CPMG Sir, Respected DPS(HQ) and AD(staff), APMG(staff) and other branches.

       Detailed representation letter about 35 members barred promotion was given by hand to the Honorable CPMG sir - TN and as well as to the Respected DPS(HQ) sir.

AIAPS representatives With Honorable CPMG Sir 


With Respected DPS(HQ) Sir
With ADs and APMGs of the Circle administration