Smt.Karuna Pillai,Chief PMG
The 2nd meeting of the National Anomaly Committee was held 27.03.2010 under the Chairmanship of the Secretary Personnel.
The following issues were discussed.
(II) Item No. 9. Anomaly in pension for Govt. employees retired/died between 1.1.2006 and 1.9.2008. Having been permitted to opt which is beneficial i.e. last pay drawn or 10 months’ average and full pension after 20 years, the matter stands settled.
5(v) Rule 9 Date of next increment. The preponement of increment in the case of those employees whose increment dates falls between 2.01.2006 to 1.6.2006 in the pre- revised scale of pay as has been done in the case of persons whose increment date was on 1st January, 2006 would be considered further and decision taken before next meeting as a one time measure.
(XV) Item No. 48. Restoration of commutation after 15 years. After some discussions, it was agreed that the calculation made by the Staff Side would be examined and decision taken thereafter.
(v)The Department of personnel has asked all administering Ministries to take up with them the matter of fixation of Grade pay at Rs. 1800 in the case of Temporary Status employees. They have also informed that wherever such reference has been received the same has been disposed of.. The organizations are, therefore, requested to take up the issue with the Heads of departments and ensure that a reference is made to the Department of Personnel so that the temporary status employees are imparted training and granted Rs. 1800 Grade pay with effect from 1.1.2006
(vi)Item No. 47(*) This issue was discussed at length. The problem of postponement of increment by one year in respect of persons availing extra ordinary leave on private affairs even for a day between 1st January and 30th June was highlighted by the Staff Side. After some discussion, the staff side proposed that if an employees has completed six months service during a particular year, he should be entitled to get his increment on Ist July. The Official side has agreed to consider this proposal and after such consideration they will issue appropriate orders before next meeting.
The Chairman, said that:
(a) Joint Committee may be set up for discussing the MACP related issues
(b) Reiterated his request that all problems and difficulties faced by the employees in implementation of the 6th CPC may be brought to the notice of the Department of Personnel and these could be addressed and placed on website of the Department, so that it could obviate reference to various nodal departments of the Government. The employees could be given the clarification on these issues.
The next meeting of the Anomaly Committee would be in the month of June, 2010.
The 2nd meeting of the National Anomaly Committee was held 27.03.2010 under the Chairmanship of the Secretary Personnel.
The following issues were discussed.
(II) Item No. 9. Anomaly in pension for Govt. employees retired/died between 1.1.2006 and 1.9.2008. Having been permitted to opt which is beneficial i.e. last pay drawn or 10 months’ average and full pension after 20 years, the matter stands settled.
5(v) Rule 9 Date of next increment. The preponement of increment in the case of those employees whose increment dates falls between 2.01.2006 to 1.6.2006 in the pre- revised scale of pay as has been done in the case of persons whose increment date was on 1st January, 2006 would be considered further and decision taken before next meeting as a one time measure.
(XV) Item No. 48. Restoration of commutation after 15 years. After some discussions, it was agreed that the calculation made by the Staff Side would be examined and decision taken thereafter.
(v)The Department of personnel has asked all administering Ministries to take up with them the matter of fixation of Grade pay at Rs. 1800 in the case of Temporary Status employees. They have also informed that wherever such reference has been received the same has been disposed of.. The organizations are, therefore, requested to take up the issue with the Heads of departments and ensure that a reference is made to the Department of Personnel so that the temporary status employees are imparted training and granted Rs. 1800 Grade pay with effect from 1.1.2006
(vi)Item No. 47(*) This issue was discussed at length. The problem of postponement of increment by one year in respect of persons availing extra ordinary leave on private affairs even for a day between 1st January and 30th June was highlighted by the Staff Side. After some discussion, the staff side proposed that if an employees has completed six months service during a particular year, he should be entitled to get his increment on Ist July. The Official side has agreed to consider this proposal and after such consideration they will issue appropriate orders before next meeting.
The Chairman, said that:
(a) Joint Committee may be set up for discussing the MACP related issues
(b) Reiterated his request that all problems and difficulties faced by the employees in implementation of the 6th CPC may be brought to the notice of the Department of Personnel and these could be addressed and placed on website of the Department, so that it could obviate reference to various nodal departments of the Government. The employees could be given the clarification on these issues.
The next meeting of the Anomaly Committee would be in the month of June, 2010.
You may aware that recently, the Department introduces Postmaster Group B service, by diverting 161 PSS Group B Post vide OM No 13-2/2010-PE-I dated 3.2.2010.
The proposal of the Department is as follows:
"Of the 116 posts of Sr.Postmaster Gazatted with grade Pay of Rs 4800, 75 % posts shall be filled up through limited Departmental competitive examination to be thrown to IPOs, LSG, HSG/II and HSG/1 official working in the post offices with 5 years of regular service in either or all the cadres together and remaining 25% posts shall be filled up by promotion of postmaster Grade III i.e. HSG/1 with 5 years of regular service".
Other changes:
1. Postmaster Grade I (LSG) shall be filled up 100 % among PAs with 5 years of service
You may aware that recently, the Department introduces Postmaster Group B service, by diverting 161 PSS Group B Post vide OM No 13-2/2010-PE-I dated 3.2.2010.
The proposal of the Department is as follows:
"Of the 116 posts of Sr.Postmaster Gazatted with grade Pay of Rs 4800, 75 % posts shall be filled up through limited Departmental competitive examination to be thrown to IPOs, LSG, HSG/II and HSG/1 official working in the post offices with 5 years of regular service in either or all the cadres together and remaining 25% posts shall be filled up by promotion of postmaster Grade III i.e. HSG/1 with 5 years of regular service".
Other changes:
1. Postmaster Grade I (LSG) shall be filled up 100 % among PAs with 5 years of service
Hon”ble CAT, Chennai bench stayed the orders of the Department fixing revised norms of 1 point for cash handling of Rs 20000/- while calculating the workload of GDS BPMs in IA no 25/2010 in OA no 238/2010.
Hon”ble CAT, Chennai bench stayed the orders of the Department fixing revised norms of 1 point for cash handling of Rs 20000/- while calculating the workload of GDS BPMs in IA no 25/2010 in OA no 238/2010.
New Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners
Government introduce a new Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners as in the name of Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS).Some key points regarding the scheme:-
BENEFICIARIES:
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government Employees who would be joining service after the introduction of the Health Insurance Scheme.
and who would be retiring from the service after the introduction of the Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS would be available on voluntary basis for the following:
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are already CGHS beneficiaries. In this case they have to opt out of CGHS scheme. They will also have the option of choosing both CGHS and Insurance policy. In such case the total insurance premium has to be borne by the member.
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are not CGHS beneficiaries but are covered under CS (MA)
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
In-patient benefits – The Insurance Scheme shall pay all expenses incurred in course of medical treatment availed of by the beneficiaries in an Empanelled Hospitals/ Nursing Homes (24 hours admission clause) within the country, arising out of either illness/disease/injury and or sickness.
NOTE: In case of organ transplant, the expenses incurred for the Donor are also payable under the scheme.
Pre & Post hospitalization benefit: Benefit up to 30 days Pre Hospitalization & up to 60 days Post Hospitalization respectively which would cover all expenses related to treatment of the sickness for which hospitalization was done.
FAMILY SIZE:
Serving/Retired Employees: Self, Spouse, Two dependent children and up to Two Dependent Parents. New born shall be considered insured from day one till the expiry of the current policy irrespective of the number of members covered subject to eligibility under maternity benefit.
Any additional dependent member in addition to above [Sr. No. 5 (1)] can be covered under the Scheme by paying the fixed amount of premium. This additional full premium shall be borne by the beneficiary.
IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY:
Beneficiaries shall be identified by a “Photo Smart Card” issued by the insurer to all beneficiaries which would have all personal details, medical history, policy limits etc. of the CGEPHIS members. This card would be used across the country to access Health Insurance Benefits. The photograph embedded in the chip of the Smart Card will be taken as the proof for determining the eligibility of the beneficiaries.
SUM INSURED AND BUFFER / CORPORATE SUM INSURED
SUM INSURED:
The Scheme shall provide coverage for meeting all expenses relating to hospitalization of beneficiary members up to Rs. 5, 00,000/- per family per year in any of the Empanelled Hospital/Nursing Home/Day Care Unit subject to stated limits on cashless basis through smart cards. The benefit shall be available to each and every member of the family on floater basis i.e. the total reimbursement of Rs. 5.00 lakh can be availed by one individual or collectively by all members of the family.
Entitlements for various types of wards: CGHS beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their pay drawn in pay band / pension. These entitlements are amended from time to time and the latest order in this regards needs to be followed. The entitlement is as follows:-
Pay drawn in pay band/Basic Pension - Entitlement
Rs. 13,950/-(up to)……………………………… General Ward
Rs. 13,960/- to 19,530/- …………………… Semi-Private Ward
Rs. 19,540/- and above ……………………… Private Ward
CASHLESS ACCESS SERVICE:
The Insurer has to ensure that all CGEPHIS members are provided with adequate facilities so that they do not have to pay any deposits at the commencement of the treatment or at the end of treatment to the extent as the Services are covered under the Scheme. The service provided by the Insurer along with subject to responsibilities of the Insurer as detailed in this clause is collectively referred to as the “Cashless Access Service.”
The services have to be provided by the Empanelled Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Day Care Clinics to the beneficiary based on Photo Smart Card authentication only without any delay. The beneficiaries shall be provided treatment free of cost for all such ailments covered under the Scheme within the limits/sub-limits of defined package rates and sum insured, i.e., not specifically excluded under the scheme.
ENROLMENT PROCESS:The process of enrolment shall be as under:
Serving Employees:
1. Departments and offices will call for options from employees to join voluntary CGEPHIS with or without existing CGHS/CS (MA) benefits.
2. Head of Department of the Administrative Ministry/Department would be the contact point for the Insurance Companies.
3. Enrolment forms giving details about self and family and authorization to the department for recovery of premium on a monthly basis would be consolidated by the Administrative Ministry / Department. The data of the beneficiary and dependent members to be covered along with 2 recent passport size photo and copy of enrolment form will be forwarded to Insurance Company on monthly basis.
4. Insurance Company will issue Smart Cards on the basis of information received of the beneficiaries for enrolment.
5. Such Smart Cards along with the enrollment kit shall be sent by the insurers directly to the insured persons at their respective mailing addresses at insurer’s cost within 7 days.
Insurance Premium:-
The beneficiary will have to pay an annual premium which will be determined after the formal introduction of the Scheme. It will vary according to the grade pay of the officer. The estimated annual premium for a standard family size will be in the range of Rs.8000 to Rs.12000 p.a. It is however proposed to be subsidized by the Government to a considerable extent.
New Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners
Government introduce a new Medical Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners as in the name of Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS).Some key points regarding the scheme:-
BENEFICIARIES:
CGEPHIS shall be compulsory to new Central Government Employees who would be joining service after the introduction of the Health Insurance Scheme.
and who would be retiring from the service after the introduction of the Insurance Scheme.
CGEPHIS would be available on voluntary basis for the following:
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are already CGHS beneficiaries. In this case they have to opt out of CGHS scheme. They will also have the option of choosing both CGHS and Insurance policy. In such case the total insurance premium has to be borne by the member.
Existing Central Government Employees and Pensioners who are not CGHS beneficiaries but are covered under CS (MA)
INSURANCE COVERAGE:
In-patient benefits – The Insurance Scheme shall pay all expenses incurred in course of medical treatment availed of by the beneficiaries in an Empanelled Hospitals/ Nursing Homes (24 hours admission clause) within the country, arising out of either illness/disease/injury and or sickness.
NOTE: In case of organ transplant, the expenses incurred for the Donor are also payable under the scheme.
Pre & Post hospitalization benefit: Benefit up to 30 days Pre Hospitalization & up to 60 days Post Hospitalization respectively which would cover all expenses related to treatment of the sickness for which hospitalization was done.
FAMILY SIZE:
Serving/Retired Employees: Self, Spouse, Two dependent children and up to Two Dependent Parents. New born shall be considered insured from day one till the expiry of the current policy irrespective of the number of members covered subject to eligibility under maternity benefit.
Any additional dependent member in addition to above [Sr. No. 5 (1)] can be covered under the Scheme by paying the fixed amount of premium. This additional full premium shall be borne by the beneficiary.
IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY:
Beneficiaries shall be identified by a “Photo Smart Card” issued by the insurer to all beneficiaries which would have all personal details, medical history, policy limits etc. of the CGEPHIS members. This card would be used across the country to access Health Insurance Benefits. The photograph embedded in the chip of the Smart Card will be taken as the proof for determining the eligibility of the beneficiaries.
SUM INSURED AND BUFFER / CORPORATE SUM INSURED
SUM INSURED:
The Scheme shall provide coverage for meeting all expenses relating to hospitalization of beneficiary members up to Rs. 5, 00,000/- per family per year in any of the Empanelled Hospital/Nursing Home/Day Care Unit subject to stated limits on cashless basis through smart cards. The benefit shall be available to each and every member of the family on floater basis i.e. the total reimbursement of Rs. 5.00 lakh can be availed by one individual or collectively by all members of the family.
Entitlements for various types of wards: CGHS beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their pay drawn in pay band / pension. These entitlements are amended from time to time and the latest order in this regards needs to be followed. The entitlement is as follows:-
Pay drawn in pay band/Basic Pension - Entitlement
Rs. 13,950/-(up to)……………………………… General Ward
Rs. 13,960/- to 19,530/- …………………… Semi-Private Ward
Rs. 19,540/- and above ……………………… Private Ward
CASHLESS ACCESS SERVICE:
The Insurer has to ensure that all CGEPHIS members are provided with adequate facilities so that they do not have to pay any deposits at the commencement of the treatment or at the end of treatment to the extent as the Services are covered under the Scheme. The service provided by the Insurer along with subject to responsibilities of the Insurer as detailed in this clause is collectively referred to as the “Cashless Access Service.”
The services have to be provided by the Empanelled Hospitals/Nursing Homes/Day Care Clinics to the beneficiary based on Photo Smart Card authentication only without any delay. The beneficiaries shall be provided treatment free of cost for all such ailments covered under the Scheme within the limits/sub-limits of defined package rates and sum insured, i.e., not specifically excluded under the scheme.
ENROLMENT PROCESS:The process of enrolment shall be as under:
Serving Employees:
1. Departments and offices will call for options from employees to join voluntary CGEPHIS with or without existing CGHS/CS (MA) benefits.
2. Head of Department of the Administrative Ministry/Department would be the contact point for the Insurance Companies.
3. Enrolment forms giving details about self and family and authorization to the department for recovery of premium on a monthly basis would be consolidated by the Administrative Ministry / Department. The data of the beneficiary and dependent members to be covered along with 2 recent passport size photo and copy of enrolment form will be forwarded to Insurance Company on monthly basis.
4. Insurance Company will issue Smart Cards on the basis of information received of the beneficiaries for enrolment.
5. Such Smart Cards along with the enrollment kit shall be sent by the insurers directly to the insured persons at their respective mailing addresses at insurer’s cost within 7 days.
Insurance Premium:-
The beneficiary will have to pay an annual premium which will be determined after the formal introduction of the Scheme. It will vary according to the grade pay of the officer. The estimated annual premium for a standard family size will be in the range of Rs.8000 to Rs.12000 p.a. It is however proposed to be subsidized by the Government to a considerable extent.
1. Shri.M.Venkateshwarulu, DPS( HQ) 0/0 CPMG Hyd to be DPS, Chennai, TN in vacant Post.
2. Ms.Mariamma Thomas, DPS,Kochi to be DPS (HQ) O/O CPMG, Hyd.
Association wishes them all success in their new posts.
1. Shri.M.Venkateshwarulu, DPS( HQ) 0/0 CPMG Hyd to be DPS, Chennai, TN in vacant Post.
2. Ms.Mariamma Thomas, DPS,Kochi to be DPS (HQ) O/O CPMG, Hyd.
Association wishes them all success in their new posts.
1.Sri N.Lakshmi Narayana AD(Mails) %PMG Vijayawada is promoted to Group-A cadre on adhoc basis and posted as Sr.Superintendent of Post offices, Vijayawada.
1.D.Satyanarayana ASP® Narasaraopet Dn is posted as A,D(S) o/o PMG Vijayawada.
2.K.Jaya raju ASP® Tenali Dn is posted as A.D(M) o/o PMG Vijayawada.
1.Sri N.Lakshmi Narayana AD(Mails) %PMG Vijayawada is promoted to Group-A cadre on adhoc basis and posted as Sr.Superintendent of Post offices, Vijayawada.
1.D.Satyanarayana ASP® Narasaraopet Dn is posted as A,D(S) o/o PMG Vijayawada.
2.K.Jaya raju ASP® Tenali Dn is posted as A.D(M) o/o PMG Vijayawada.
The income tax rate for the year 2010-2011 (Assessment year 2011-2012) announced by the Government is given below. The taxable income should be arrived after deducting maximum savings of Rs 1,00,000, HRA Exemption etc. i.e Taxable income = Gross Income - (Savings Rs 1,00,000 + HRA Exemption + HBA Interest + Rs 20,000 for infrastructure bonds)
In case of individual and HUF
| Income Level | Income Tax Rate | |
| i. | Where the total income does not exceed Rs.1,60,000/-. | NIL |
| ii. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.1,60,000/- but does not exceed Rs.5,00,000/-. | 10% of amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 1,60,000/- |
| iii. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.5,00,000/- but does not exceed Rs.8,00,000/-. | Rs. 34,000/- + 20% of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs.5,00,000/-. |
| iv. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.8,00,000/-. | Rs. 94,000/- + 30% of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs.8,00,000/-. |
The income tax rate for the year 2010-2011 (Assessment year 2011-2012) announced by the Government is given below. The taxable income should be arrived after deducting maximum savings of Rs 1,00,000, HRA Exemption etc. i.e Taxable income = Gross Income - (Savings Rs 1,00,000 + HRA Exemption + HBA Interest + Rs 20,000 for infrastructure bonds)
In case of individual and HUF
| Income Level | Income Tax Rate | |
| i. | Where the total income does not exceed Rs.1,60,000/-. | NIL |
| ii. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.1,60,000/- but does not exceed Rs.5,00,000/-. | 10% of amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 1,60,000/- |
| iii. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.5,00,000/- but does not exceed Rs.8,00,000/-. | Rs. 34,000/- + 20% of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs.5,00,000/-. |
| iv. | Where the total income exceeds Rs.8,00,000/-. | Rs. 94,000/- + 30% of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs.8,00,000/-. |
The Chief Postmaster General of Maharashtra and Goa was on Thursday arrested by the CBI for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs. 2 crore for transferring a piece of government land to private parties.Manjit Singh Bali was apprehended by the anti-corruption wing of the Central agency, officials said.
Mr. Bali had allegedly taken the bribe to transfer land meant for post offices to private parties, they said.(Source The HINDU Mumbai edition)
The Chief Postmaster General of Maharashtra and Goa was on Thursday arrested by the CBI for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs. 2 crore for transferring a piece of government land to private parties.Manjit Singh Bali was apprehended by the anti-corruption wing of the Central agency, officials said.
Mr. Bali had allegedly taken the bribe to transfer land meant for post offices to private parties, they said.(Source The HINDU Mumbai edition)
38 th circle conference of our association has been held at Vizianagaram on 20th & 21st Feb-2010. Total 128 delegates attended.Reception committee made excellent arrangements in all aspects for successful conduction of the conference.We convey our sincere thanks to all members of the Reception committee and other volunteers whose services are priceless.
For the open session held on the evening of 20-02-10, Smt. Dr. Botsa. Jhansi Lakshmi, hon'ble member of Parliament, Sri M.Sampath, PostmasterGeneral, Sri. Y.Upender, Director of Postal services and Sri. S.Samuel, General Secretary attended and addressed the delegates.We convey our thanks to all of them.
In the subjects committee meeting, Detailed discussions held on Merger of ASP cadre with IP/Group-B, IP grade pay upgradation and other cadre related issues. Delegates actively participated in the discussions and General Secretary has explained the happenings and clarified the doubts in detail. Details will be published in the News Bulletin.
K.RAMESH and S.SHABBIR reelected as President and Secretary of the Circle association.
38 th circle conference of our association has been held at Vizianagaram on 20th & 21st Feb-2010. Total 128 delegates attended.Reception committee made excellent arrangements in all aspects for successful conduction of the conference.We convey our sincere thanks to all members of the Reception committee and other volunteers whose services are priceless.
For the open session held on the evening of 20-02-10, Smt. Dr. Botsa. Jhansi Lakshmi, hon'ble member of Parliament, Sri M.Sampath, PostmasterGeneral, Sri. Y.Upender, Director of Postal services and Sri. S.Samuel, General Secretary attended and addressed the delegates.We convey our thanks to all of them.
In the subjects committee meeting, Detailed discussions held on Merger of ASP cadre with IP/Group-B, IP grade pay upgradation and other cadre related issues. Delegates actively participated in the discussions and General Secretary has explained the happenings and clarified the doubts in detail. Details will be published in the News Bulletin.
K.RAMESH and S.SHABBIR reelected as President and Secretary of the Circle association.