सं/No. 17-12/2025-GDS
भारत सरकार/Government of India
संचार मंंत्रालय /Ministry of Communications
डाक विभाग/Department of Posts
(जीडीएस अनुभाग/GDS Section)

डाक भवन, संसद मार्ग,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
नई दिल्‍ली/New Delhi – 110 001
दिनांक/Date : 30-12-2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Accumulation of paid leave without encashment facilities for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) – reg.

A proposal for allowing accumulation of paid leave without encashment facilities was under consideration of the Department for quite some time. The Department had also sought suggestions/feed back of the Circles/stakeholders on the proposal.

2. After examination of the proposal and feed back of all the stakeholders, Rule-7, regarding paid Leave of the GDS, of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, has been amended as under:

• 7. Leave

The Gramin Dak Sevaks may be granted paid leave at the rate of 20 days in a year (10 days for every half year). Paid leave for 10 days will be credited to his account at the beginning of half year, starting 1st January or 1st July;

A GDS will be allowed to carry forward unavailed paid leave to the maximum extent of 45 days at any given time;

Paid leave shall be credited to the leave account of GDS at the rate of 1.67 days for each completed calendar month of engagement which a GDS is likely to render in a half-year of the calendar year of engagement/discharge/cessation of engagement;

While affording credit of paid leave, fractions of a day shall be rounded off to the nearest day. A fraction of 0.5 or above will be taken as one day of leave, while fraction of less than 0.5 will be ignored and Provided that –

• Where a Sevak fails to resume duty on the expiry of the maximum period leave admissible and granted to him/her, or
• Where such a Sevak who is granted leave for a period less than the maximum period admissible to a Sevak under these rules, remains absent from duty for any period which together with the leave granted exceeds the limit upto which a GDS shall, unless the Government, in view of the exception circumstances of the case, otherwise decides, be removed from engagement after following the procedure laid down in Rule 10.

3. The above change in the said Rule-7 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020, will effective from 01.01.2026.

4. Based on the feed back sought of the stakeholders, an FAQs is also provided in Annexure-I to this OM for the guidance of all concerned.

5. Hindi Version of this O.M will follow.

(Ravi Pahwa)
Director (GDS)

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OM No.17-31/2016-GDS (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated: 20.01.2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Risk and Hardship Allowance payable to GDS – reg.

This office is in receipt of several references from different Circles wherein the list of locations identified for Risk and Hardship Allowance payable to GDS as per this office OM No. 17-31/2016-GDS dated 25.06.2018 has been sought for.

2. In this context, the matter has been examined and the Competent Authority has decided that the locations identified for Tough Location Allowance notified by the Department of Expenditure vide their OM dated 19.07.2017 may be adopted for the purpose of Risk and Hardship allowances payable to GDSs.

3. This disposes of the clarifications sought by Himachal Pradesh and North East Circles vide their letter No. EA/2-44/2018 III dated 07.11.2022 and letter No Est/Misc/05-06 dated 23.11.2022 respectively.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(Ravi Pahwa)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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No. 20-01/2025-W1&Sp
Government of India

Central government jobs
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Welfare & Sports Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi- 110001

Dated: 14.05.2025

To
All Heads of Postal Circles

Subject: Consolidated Guidelines and criteria for grant of 2 hours off/ concession to sportspersons and coaches for practice – reg.

Madam /Sir,

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Department’s letters No. 8-2/2011-WI&Sp dated 25.07.2011, 9-6/99-WI&Sp dated 30.08.1999, 8-4/98-WI&Sp dated 04.06.1998, 12-4/94-WI &Sp dated 18.02.1994, 12-1/92-WL/Sports dated 17/3/92, 12-1/90- WL/SPORTS dated 30/1/1990, 12-5/88-WL/Sports dated 31/5/1988. 9-6/78-Sports dated 26/3/1979 and No. 9-6/78/Sports dated 6.11.1978 and all other correspondence inter alia regarding the grant of two hours off to sports persons and coaches for practice while working in the Department of Posts.

2. This office has received multiple communications from various Circles and Staff Unions regarding the implementation of the said guidelines in letter and spirit, including clarifications regarding eligibility and the competent authority to grant the said facility.

3. The previous guidelines have been reviewed and, to address all the queries, consolidated guidelines on the above-mentioned subject, assimilating all the previous orders, are being circulated as per Annexure.

4. This has the approval of the competent authority Lawes

Sunita)
Director (Welfare and Sports)

Annexure

Consolidated guidelines on Two-Hours off to sports persons and coaches for practice

1. General Conditions:

1. All Departmental employees (sports quota or non-sports quota) are eligible for grant of this facility subject to fulfillment of the below mentioned criteria.
2. The facility is subject to administrative exigencies and cannot be claimed as a matter of right.
3. The Postal Sports Board and Circle Sports Board reserves the decision to grant/ review/ discontinue the facility at any point of time.

2. Mode of application

Officers/ officials wishing to avail this facility may submit an application with their performance certificates to their respective Circle Sports Boards. Circle Sports Board may specify formats or procedure for the same if deemed suitable.

3. Criteria for grant of the Facility:

1. Two hours off (i.e. two-hours lesser duty time from total number of duty hours per day) for practice may be granted to the players/coaches who are actively/regularly participating and performing in National/International Level tournaments aid are also participating in All India Postal Tournaments (if the same is conducted in that discipline).
2. In case AIP Tournament in a particular sport is not being’ organized, participation/performance in National/International Level tournaments alone shall be taken into consideration for granting/reviewing the facility.
3. For cases where a non-sports quota player (or sports quota player of a different sporting event) is participating only in AIP tournaments (i.e. not in National/International Event of that sports), the facility shall be granted in a restricted manner while keeping in view the seriousness and performance level of the player.
4. The Postal Sports Board may include or exclude any particular sporting event from eligible sporting events for the purpose of this facility.

4. Definition of Active Participation

Active participation for this purpose may vary from case to case, as it is observed that not all tournaments are conducted with the same frequency. To this effect, granting authority may ensure that the player is actually participating in maximum possible national/international sporting events and AIP tournaments (if conducted for that discipline), except if administrative exigencies doesn’t permit him/her (eg. Suppose an outstanding player is unable to take part in some of the tournaments due to administrative exigencies. In that case. he or she may still be granted the facility provided the granting authority is satisfied with the genuineness of the case).

5. Granting and monitoring of the facility

1. Two hours off for practice may be granted each year by Circle Sports Boards in the month of April, based on previous years participation/performance/attitude towards the sports of the concerned player/coach.
2. Facility once granted shall be applicable till the end of the financial year or till next review. whichever is earlier.
3. Once the facility is granted by the Circle Sports Board, the divisional head concerned may monitor proper utilization of the facility by the official/player.

6. Review of the facility

1. Review of the facility may be done periodically however, not less than once per year at the level of Circle Sports Boards.
2. In light of administrative exigencies. the Divisional Heads, may require a player/official to work for the full hours of duty for a limited period, even if he/she has been granted the said facility, under intimation to the Circle Sports Boards that had granted the facility.
3. The facility shall be discontinued if the player/coach is found misusing the facility (eg. not utilizing the time to practice and instead of whiling away the time). However, for players of International Level, the case may be referred by the Circle to the Postal Sports Board before discontinuing the facility.

7. Facility for participants/artists of the Cultural Meet

1. For participants/artists of All India Postal Cultural Meet, the aforesaid facility may be extended only for 1 month before the event.
2. The facility may be granted for participants/artists of the All India Civil, Music, Dance, and Short Play Competition (organized by the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board) from the date of selection for participation until the end of the event.

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Due diligence in the application and verification process under Rule-38 Online Portal for Transfer: Department of Posts Order for sensitization of employees and verifying officers.

No. X-12/6/2021-SPN-II-DOP-Part(1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001,
Dated: 22-04-2025

To,
1. All Chief Postmasters General / All Postmaster General
2. Chief General Manager, PLI / Parcel / BD Directorate
3. Chief General Manager, CEPT / Director RAKNPA / Director of all PTCs
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service
5. All General Manager (Finance) / Director Postal Accounts / DDAP

Subject: Sensitization of employees and verifying officers regarding due diligence in the application and verification process under Rule-38 Online Portal.

Madam/Sir,

It has come to notice that certain transfers approved through the Rule-38 online portal have later been cancelled due to errors made during the application and verification process. The recurrence of such lapses raises serious concerns about the integrity and reliability of the current verification mechanism. Whether inadvertent or otherwise, these errors cast doubt on the bona fide intent of the actions taken by the applying officials and verifying authorities and undermine the transparency of the entire transfer process.

2. It has also come to light that a few Divisions/Units are not thoroughly scrutinizing service records of applicants prior to recommending their cases for transfer which has resulted in the approval of ineligible applications and Subsequently sometimes requests for cancellation of such transfers are being received in this office. This required an urgent and thorough review of existing procedures to restore confidence and ensure accountability.

3. All Circles are, therefore, requested to sensitize all concerned officers/officials, including employees and verifying officers, about the critical importance of exercising due diligence during the application and verification process under Rule-38. It must be clearly communicated that any further lapses will be taken seriously, and responsibility for such errors shall be fixed accordingly.

Yours faithfully,
Digitally signed by
VANGARA PRASAD
Date: 22-04-2025
15:32:46
(Vangara Prasad)
Assistant Director General (SPN)

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No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 18.09.2019

Office Memorandum

Subject: Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

2. Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions on the subject of Children Education Facilitation Allowance as under :-

• (i) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilization operation, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance would be admissible in respect of children born out of the first instance of such failure beyond the usual two children norm
• (ii) The amount of reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs.6000/- per annum (fixed) per child. This amount of Rs.6000/- is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses incurred by the GDS. In order to claim reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance, the GDS should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period,/year for which claim has been preferred. The Certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In case such certificate can not be obtained, self-attested copy of the report card or self attested fee receipt(s) {including e-receipt(s)) confirming/indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced as a supporting document to claim Children Education Facilitation Allowance. The period-/year means academic year i.e. twelve months of complete academic session.
• (iii) Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed in a single form only for the two t:ldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth (proforma enclosed).
• (iv) In case both the spouses are GDS/Government servant, only one of them can avail reimbursement under children Education Facilitation Allowance or CEA (in case of Government servant).
• (v) The reimbursement of children Education Facilitation Allowance will be done just once in a financial year after completion of the financial year.
• (vi) The reimbursement of children Education Facilitation Allowance shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his/her class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular crass, the reimbursement of children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be stopped. However, if
  the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out ofthe same class in previous school or mid- session, children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be reimbursable.
• (vii) If a GDS dies while in service, the children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not engaged as GDS or not employed in service of the central
  Govt., State Government, Autonomous body, PSU, Semi Government organization such as Municipality, port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the central Govt./state Governments.
  In such cases the children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be payable to the children till such time the GDS would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS was working prior to
  his death and will be regulated by the other conditions, laid down in this OM.
• (viii) In case of discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the GDS ceases to be in engagement due to discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down in this OM.
• (ix) The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age.
• (x) Reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by the junior Colleges or school affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.
• (xi) Children Education Facilitation Allowance is allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other conditions laid down in this OM.
• (xii) The. Children Education facilitation Allowance is admissible in respect of children studying from two classes before class one to 12th standard and also for the initial two years of a diploma/ certificate course from Polytechnic/ITI/Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the GDS has not been granted Children Education Facilitation Allowance in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.
• (xiii) In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Government school or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or not, recognized by the Central or State Government or Union Territory Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution /school is situated.
• (xiv) In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central / state Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance paid by the GDS shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the
  institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.
• (xv) The children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible to a GDS while he/she is on duty or is under put off duty or is on leave. provided that during any period which is treated as ‘non counted for duty’, the GDS shall not be eligible for the children Education Facilitation Allowance for that period.

3. These above instructions would come into effect from 1st October, 2019. For the current financial year, GDS shall be eligible for CEFA @ Rs.3000/- per child.

4. This issues in consultation with Department of Personnel and Training vide their ID No DoP&T I.D.No. A-27012/02/2018-Estt. (AL) dated 05.09.2018 & Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, ID Note No.7-31/2016-E.III(A) dated 06.09.2019/eFTS 1170513/ 2019.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(S B.Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Download Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) PDF

The salient features of CEA are: 

(i) CEA/Hostel Subsidy can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children. (iii) The amount of hostel subsidy is Rs. 6750/- per month. (iv) The reimbursement of CEA for Divyang Children of Government servant shall be payable at double the normal rate of CEA i.e. Rs. 4500/- per month. (v) The CEA and Hostel subsidy is admissible in respect of children studying from three classes before class one to 12th standard in accordance

CEA can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children

can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth. In case of The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance failure of sterilization operation, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance would be admissible in respect of children born out of the first instance of such failure beyond the usual two children norm.

Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs.6000/- per annum (fixed) per child.

The amount of reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs.6000/- per annum (fixed) per child. This amount of Rs.6000/- is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses incurred by the GDS. In order to claim reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance, the GDS should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period/year for which claim has been preferred. The Certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In case such certificate can not be obtained, self- attested copy of the report card or self attested fee receipt(s) {including e- receipt(s)} confirming/ indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced as a supporting document to claim Children Education Facilitation Allowance. The period/year means academic year i.e. twelve months of complete academic session. 

only for the two eldest surviving children

Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed in a single form only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth (Proforma enclosed). 

If both the spouses are GDS/Government servant

In case both the spouses are GDS/Government servant, only one of them can avail reimbursement under Children Education Facilitation Allowance (in case of Government servant). 

Reimbursement will be done just once after completion of the financial year. 

 The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be done just once in a financial year after completion of the financial year. 

Education Facilitation Allowance shall have no nexus with the performance of the child 

 The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his/her class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be stopped. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or mid- session, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be reimbursable. 

GDS dies while in service

If a GDS dies while in service, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not engaged as GDS or not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous body, PSU, Semi Government Organization such as Municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be payable to the children till such time the GDS would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions, laid down in this OM. 

CEA for discharge, dismissal or removal period 

 In case of discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the GDS ceases to be in engagement due to discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down in this OM. 

Upper age limit for Divyaang

The case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age. The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years.  

 Nursery to twelfth, including classes

Applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by the junior Colleges or school affiliated to Reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be Universities or Boards of Education. 

CEA Correspondence or Distance Learning

Children Education Facilitation Allowance is allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other conditions laid down in this OM. 

Two classes before class one to 12th standard

Respect of children studying from two classes before class one to 12th standard and also for the initial two years of a diploma/certificate course from The Children Education Facilitation Allowance is admissible in Polytechnic/ITI/Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the GDS has not been granted Children Education Facilitation Allowance in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards. 

Nursery, primary and middle level

In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Government school or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or not, recognized by the Central or State Government or Union Territory Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution/school is situated.

CEA for Divyaang child

In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central/State Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance paid by the GDS shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years.

Admissible while under put off duty

The Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible to a GDS while he/she is on duty or is under put off duty or is on leave. Provided that during any period which is treated as ‘non counted for duty’, the GDS shall not be eligible for the Children Education Facilitation Allowance for that period.

FAQ

Q. What is childrens education allowance for GDS?

The amount of reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs. 6000/- per annum (fixed) per child. 

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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

DLC CAMPAIGN 3.0 FOR DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF PENSIONERS THROUGH JEEVAN PRAMAN TO BE HELD FROM NOVEMBER 1-30, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS’ WELFARE TO COLLABORATE WITH DEPARTMENT OF POSTS AND INDIA POST PAYMENT BANK FOR SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF THE DLC CAMPAIGN 3.0 IN ALL DISTRICT POST OFFICES IN INDIA

Posted On: 13 SEP 2024

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare in collaboration with Pension Disbursing Banks, Pensioner Welfare Associations, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman has successfully conducted Digital Life Certificate Campaigns in 2022 and 2023. In 2023, the DLC Campaign 2.0 was held in 100 cities and 1.45 crore pensioners submitted their DLC’s. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified that the DLC Campaign 3.0 will be held from November 1-30, 2024. The DLC Campaign 3.0 will be held in all District Headquarters and major cities across India. The Pension Disbursing Banks, the Pensioner Welfare Associations, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman will conduct the DLC Campaign in 157 cities. For conducting the DLC Campaign 3.0 in all District Headquarters, the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare would coordinate with Department of Posts and India Post Payment Bank and the DLC Campaign 3.0 would be held in all District Post Offices across India.

A preparatory meeting to structure the DLC Campaign 3.0 in all District Post Offices was held by Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary (P&PW) with Shri Sanjay Sharan Director General Postal Services, Smt. Rajul Bhatt Deputy Director General Posts, Shri R.Viswesvaran MD&CEO IPPB, Shri Gursharan Rai Bansal CGM IPPM on 12.9.2024. Senior Officials of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare Shri Dhrubajyoti Sengupta Joint Secretary, Shri Ravi Kiran Ubale Director participated in the discussions. It was agreed that District Post Offices will coordinate with Pensioner Welfare Associations Pension Disbursing Banks, UIDAI and Jeevan Praman to conduct the DLC Campaign 3.0 at District Post Offices. Jeevan Praman can be submitted by Pensioners at District Post Offices using Face Authentication from an Android smart phone. The Department of Posts will also provide door-step delivery of services to aged/ inform Pensioners to submit their DLC’s as per requirements. Wide publicity will be given to the DLC 3.0 campaign by spreading awareness through banners, social media, SMS and short videos. UIDAI and MeitY will provide technical support during camps. It is envisaged that the collaboration will broaden and deepen the Government’s efforts for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners and will contribute immensely to their ease of living.

PIB

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SB Order No. 19/2023

F. No 113-03/ 2017-SB(Pt.1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 29.09.2023

To

All Head of Circles/ Regions

Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.10.2023

Madam / Sir,

The undersigned is directed to say that, vide memorandum No. 1/4/2019-NS dated 29.09.2023 (copy enclosed), Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) has informed that the rate of interest on various Small Savings Schemes (National Savings Schemes) for the third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (starting from 1st October, 2023 and ending on 31st December, 2023) have been revised as under.

2. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information and necessary guidance. Same may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in public area. The relevant calculation tables will be supplied in due course on receipt from the DEA/MoF.

3. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(T.C. VIJAYAN)
Assistant Director (SB-I)

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Clarification on operation of Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) in the cases of gender transformation of girl child: Department of Post Order dated 18.09.2023

No.FS-10/17/ 2020-FS-Part(1)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)

Dak Bhawan New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 18.09.2023

To,

All Heads of Circle

Subject: Clarification on operation of Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) in the cases of gender transformation of girl child – Reg.

Madam/Sir,

Tamilnadu Circle in Lr. No. SB/100-6/2/2022 dated 19.07.2023 requested clarification on operation of SSA if gender transformation of the girl child in whose name account stands opened has happened.

2. The matter was taken up with Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance (MoF) vide this office ID note of even number dated 21.08.2023. In response, DEA, MoF in OM No. 14/1/2018-NS dated 14.09.2023 has clarified that the account shall be closed immediately and scheme interest rate shall be applicable from the date of opening of account till the medical board reconfirmed the gender and revised birth certificate was issued. Post-gender transformation, the POSA interest rate shall be applicable till the closure of account.

3. A copy of the aforementioned DEA, MoF’s OM dated 14.09.2023 is attached herewith for reference.

4. It is requested that the above guidelines may be circulated to all the offices concerned for information and guidance.

5. This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

Encl:- As above

(Vijayan T C)
Assistant Director (SB-I)

Clarification on operation of Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA) in the cases of gender transformation of girl child PDF

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SB Order No. 17/2023

No. FS-10/2 7/2020 -FS-DOP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 24.08.2023

To
All Head of Cireles / Regions

Subject: Issuance of interest certificate for National Savings Certificate – Reg.

Madan / Sir,

It has been noticed that many grievances are received in this office in connection with the non-issue of interest certificate By the post offices on the bases of the annual accrual of interest.

2. In accordance with the Rule 5(3) of NSC scheme 2019, “A certificate of annual accrual of interest shail be issued by the accounts office, on demand, to the account holder”.

3. At present, interest certificates are to be issued by the post offices by generating from Finacle. However, there is no provision in Finacle to generate interest certificate on the basis of accrual of annual interest and hence the same is to be prepared manually for issue to the depositors on demund, in respect of NSC. A proforma, in which the certificate of annual accrual of interest certificate is, to be issued by the post offices is attached herewith.

4. The Annual Accrual Interest Tables are available on India Post Website which may be referred by the post offices, for calculation of annual accrual of interest in case of NSCs.

5. Hence, till the provision is made in Finacle for generation of interest certificate on accrual of annual interest basis, post offices should issue the interest certificate in the proforma attached herewith.

6. It is requested to circulate to all the offices concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.

7. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully

Enel: As Above.

(T C VIJAYAN)
Assistant Director (SB-I)

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

CERTIFICATE OF ANNUAL ACCRUAL OF INTEREST
ON NATIONAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATE (NSC)

TO WHOMESOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

This is to certify an amount of ₹ _____ has accrued as interest for the year _____ on National Savings Certificate (VIII Issue and IX Issue) particularized below standing in the name of Shri/Smt. ________ at this post office.

Date Stamp of Post Office

Signature of Postmaster/ Sub Postmaster

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17-1/2017- GDS(Vol-II)

1/73597/2023

No 17-1/2017- GDS (Vol-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi- 110 001
Dated: 30.5.2023

To

Chief Postmaster General
Punjab Circle Sandesh Bhawan,
sector – 17/E, Chandigarh – 160017.

Sub: Consideration of other eligible dependent family member of deceased/ missing GDS for compassionate engagement when case of the one dependent is rejected on compassionate ground.

Sir,

Kindly refer to your office letter no. Rectt/4-6/GDS/2021 dated 19.4.2023 on the above cited subject.

2. In this context, attention is drawn to the para 3 of the letter No 17-01/ 2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017 (Scheme of Compassionate Engagement for GDS) as well as this office letter of even number dated 11.08.2020, whereby it was clarified that HOC is the competent authority in the matter of grant of compassionate engagement to the GDS.

3. Attention is further drawn to para 15 of the said Scheme dated 30.05.2017 which, inter-alia, provides that when a person has been engaged on compassionate grounds to a particular GDS post, the circumstances, which led to such engagement, should deem to have ceased to exist. In the instant case, the engagement of the first applicant has not taken place. As such, compassionate engagement to the other eligible dependent members may be considered subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria for the post. However, while considering the case, the compliance of provisions regarding belated request, age of the applicant etc. may be taken into consideration by the CCE/HOC.

4. Therefore, I am directed to request you to take further necessary action in the matter accordingly.

Yours faithfully,

Signed by Ravi Pahwa
Date: 30-05-2023 16:37:13
Reason: Approved
(Ravi Pahwa)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

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