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Recovery of excess amount paid to pre-1996 retirees.

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Recovery of excess amount paid to pre-1996 retirees.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(E)III/2009/PN1/8 pt.

New Delhi, dated 28-02-2014.

The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi -110055.

Dear Sir,
Sub: Recovery of excess amount paid to pre-1996 retirees.

I am directed to refer to your letter No.AIRF/44(29) ated 03.02.2014 on the above subject.

2. In this regard it is slated that clarificatory instructions dated 02.02.2010 & 18.03.2010 were issued to all the Zonal Railways for correction of the error committed by some of the Zonal Railways while revising pension/family pension of such of the pre-1996 retirees of the 4th CPC scale of pay of Rs.1400-2300 w.e.f. 01.01.1996/01.01.2006. The Zonal Railways were advised that the corresponding scale in 5th CPC and Pay Band and Grade Pay in 6th CPC to the 4th CPC scale of pay of Rs.1400-2300 is Rs. 4500-7000 and PB-1+ GP 2800 respectively.

3. When the corrective action was taken by Zonal Railways, some of the pensioners approached different CAT benches praying for restoration of their incorrect pension/family pension and for stoppage of recovery. In almost all the cases, the Hon’ble CAT has upheld the action of the Zonal Railways for correct revision of pension/family pension. On recovery aspect, in few cases, CATs have observed that since there was no misrepresentation on the part of the railway servants, no recovery be made.

4. In three of such cases, the Railway has filed writ petition against the order of the CAT challenging the stoppage of recovery ordered by CATs, which are still pending before High Courts. As such, any decision in regard to recovery or otherwise can only be taken after the judgment in The said cases are pronounced.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
for Secretary/Railway Board

Source:AIRF

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Doubling of Hospital Patient Care Allowances / Patient Care Allowances to eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) employees

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Doubling of Hospital Patient Care Allowances / Patient Care Allowances to eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) employees

Z.28015/119/2012-H

Government of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(Hospital Section)

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi,

Dated 17th December, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Doubling of existing rate of Payment of Hospital Patient Care Allowances / Patient Care Allowances to eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ (Non-Ministerial) employees working in Hospitals Dispensaries and Organizations w.e.f.1.9.2008.

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Union Cabinet for doubling the existing rate of payment of HPCA / PCA to all eligible Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ employees working in Hospitals, Dispensaries and Organizations in the Central Government from the period w.e.f. 1.9.2008. The amount of HPCA/PCA would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. This is subject to the following terms and conditions :-

(i) HPCA/PCA may be admissible in case the individual proceeds on leave/training for less than one calender month.

(ii) HPCA / PCA may not be admissible in case the individual proceeds on leave/training for more than one calender month.

(iii) HPCA / PCA should not be admissible in case of unauthorized leave.

This issues with the approval of Department of Personnel and training vide their D.O. No.21012/01/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 18th October, 2012 and U.O. of even number dated 11th December, 2012.

sd/-

(Sanjay Pant)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: AIRF and NFIR

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on MACP Scheme

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FAQ on MACP Scheme :

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on MACP Scheme with clarifications and references are shown below for guidance.

Sl.No.	Questions	Answers
1.	What does MACPS stand for ?	Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme
2.	How did the scheme come into force?	As recommended by VI CPC para 6.1.15
3.	Will ACPS continue?	No. MACPS is in supersession of previous ACPS
4	MACPS is applicable to whom?	All Group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ employees except Officers of Organ
5	What about Group ‘D’ staff?	Group ‘D’ status would cease on completion of prescribed training and the employees would be treated as Gr.’C’ employees.
6	Who will not be entitled for this?	Casual employees, including those granted ‘Temporary Status’ and persons engaged on adhoc or contract basis
7	Who will consider admissibility of an employee?	Screening Committee formed for this purpose
8	What should be the constituents of the screening committee?	a) Constituents are – Chairperson and two other members; (b) Chairman generally be one grade above other members; (c) members should hold posts at least one level higher than the grade in which MACP to be considered; (d) No Officer should be below Sr. Scale
9	Who will approve recommendations of the committee?	Head of the orgn./competent authority
10	Any special system for the screening committee?	The committee will meet twice in a financial year -preferably in (i) 1st week of January for cases that would be maturing during April – September of the ensuing financial year & (ii) 1st week of July for cases that would be maturing October – March of
11	From which date this scheme would be operational?	w.e.f. 01.09.2008.
12	Should past cases be reopened?	No
13	Can senior employee get stepping up benefit if a junior gets more pay than senior due to MACPS?	No
14	Should difference in pay scales due to grant of financial upgradation under old ACPS (Oct – 1999) & under MACPS within the same cadre construe an anomaly?	No
15	How many financial upgradations are involved?	Upto the maximum extent of three (03)
16	Wherefrom should the service be counted to extend the benefit?	Service should be counted from the date of entry in initial grade on regular basis.
17	On completion of how much service is MACPS applicable?	It is applicable on completion of10years, 20 years and 30 years regular service respectively. This is admissible on completion of 10 years of regular service in same grade.
18	Should the benefit be extended in the next higher grade of promotion in the corresponding cadre?	Not necessarily. MACPS benefit is given to immediate higher grade of pay as per the recommended revised Pay Bands and Grade Pay as given in Section 1, Part -A of the First Schedule of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
19	What would be the highest possible Grade Pay, upto which the benefit can be extended?	Upto the maximum Grade Pay of Rs.12000 in PB – 04.
20	Should there be pay fixat for MACPS?	Pay shall be raised by 3% of the total pay in the Pay Band & Grad Pay, drawn before upgradation.
21	A Junior Clerk joined in GP Rs. 1900/-, got MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- with pay fixation. Thereafter, he was promoted as Sr. Clerk in GP Rs. 2400/-. What will be the monetary benefit?	There will be no further fixation after MACPS benefit.Only difference in GP (Rs. 1900 to Rs.2800/-) is payable.
22	Should there be pay fixation at the time of regular promotion after getting MACPS benefit?	At the time of actual promotion, even it happens to be in a post carrying higher Grade Pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay fixation would be available. Only difference of Grade Pay would be made available.
23	What would be the steps for pay fixation in this scheme?	i) 23.08.1996 – A person joins Rly. Service (GP-Rs.1900/-); ii) 01.09.2008 – Eligible for MACPS benefit, if not promoted (Oncompletion of 10 yrs & effective wef 1.9.08 iii) Pay should be fixed by granting him one increment (3%) plus the difference of grade pay (Rs.2000-Rs.1900= Rs.100/-)
24	Will promotions that were earned or upgradations that were granted due to ACP Scheme carry same GP due to merger of pay scales or upgradations of posts shall be counted?	No. It should be ignored.
25	In a case – A Railwayman recruited in paysale Rs.5000-8000-/-(Pre-revised) did not get promotion after 25 years of service prior to 1.1.86 got 2 ACP Scheme Upgradations in Rs.5500-9000/- and 6500-10500/-. What will be the grade pay as per MACPS?	a). Recruitment grade pay – Rs.4200/(PB-2) b). For 10 yrs regula service, GP Rs.4600/- (PB-2), c). For 20 yrs service, GP Rs.4800/ (PB-2)
26	In a case – A Railwayman recruited in pay sale Rs.5000-8000-/-(Pre-revised) and got two promotions in 25 years of service in Rs.5500-9000/- and 6500-10500/-. What will be the grade pay as per MACPS?	Recruitment and next promotion were in PB 2 and GP 4200/-. Therefore, the employee is eligible for (1) one upgradation to GP Rs.4600/-(PB-2) for 10 yrs regular service and (2) another upgradation to Rs.4800/-(PB-2) for 20 yrs. regular service.
27	What will be the reference pay for revision as per VI CPC in case of the employees, who got the benefit of ACPS till 01.01.2006?	Revised pay will be with reference to the pay scale granted to them under the ACPS.
28	What should be done for the employees, who have got the benefit of ACPS between 01.01.2006 to 01.09.2008?	Such employees has the option to have his pay fixed with reference to pre-revised pay either (a) wef 01.01.2006 or (b) wef date of financial upgradation underACPS. In case of (b) the employee will be eligible for arrear from the date of his/her option,
29	In a case- JE(in Prerevised scale Rs.5000-8000/- got 1st ACPS benefit in Rs.6500-10500/- . What will be his revised grade pay ?	rde pay
30	How fixation of pay would be done on grant of MACPS benefit ?	The Railwayman can exercise option under Rule 1313(1)(a)(i) of IREC Vol.II[FR22(1)(a)(i)]- to fix pay in higher grade pay either from the date of upgradation or from the date of next increment. The pay and date of increment would be in accordance with clarification
31	In case of promotions earned in the post carrying same grade pay in the promotional hierarchy as per recruitment rules, what should be the MACPS Benefit ?	Such promotions with same grade pay shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
32	Should grade pay of Rs.5400/- in PB-2 and PB-3 be treated as separate grade pay for MACPS?	No. Same grade pay with different pay bands will be treated as separate grade pays for MACPS.
33	What is regular service?	Period of service that commences from the date of joining post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption/re- employment basis.
34	Should the service rendered on ad hoc / contract basis before regular appointment on pre-appointment training shall be taken into reckoning?	No. Such period shall not be taken into reckoning.
35	Should past continuous service in same grade pay in a post carrying same, prior to regular appointment in new department, without break in another department be considered for MACPS?	Yes. Previous service in another department will be counted for MACPS (but not regular promotion).
36	Should the past service rendered in state government/statutory body/autonomous body/public sector undertaking organization be counted towards regular service?	No.
37	Should the period spent on deputation, foreign service, study leave and all other kind of leave (duly sanctioned) be included in regular service?	Yes.
38	Should the service rendered against work-charge post be counted?	Yes, if their service conditions are comparable with the staff of regular establishment.
39	What will be the fate of existing time bound promotion scheme including in-situ promotion scheme or such other kind of scheme for particular category of employees?	Competent administrative authority to decide, whether to retain such schemes or to switchover to MACPS. However, both the schemes shall not run concurrently.
40	Is the scheme applicable to employees of autonomous/statutory bodies under the control of Ministry of Railway?	Competent authorityof such body and Ministry of Railways would decide.
41	Is the scheme applicable to employees of autonomous/statutory bodies under the control of Ministry of Railway?	Yes.
42	Should there be any consequential effect on subsequent financial up-gradation in case benefit under MACPS is deferred and not allowed after 10/20 yrs. in a grade pay due to the reason of the employee being unfit or due to departmental proceedings ?	Yes.
43	Does this up-gradation confer to change in designation, classification or higher status?	No.
44	Should the benefits linked with pay drawn by the employee be permitted for MACPS beneficiaries?	Yes, such benefits such as HBA, Allotment of Govt. accommodation shall be given as per the MACP benefit.
45	What should be bench mark for extending this benefit?	The bench mark as is available for promotion purpose should be followed.
46	How the cases be regulated when the employee is under D&A proceedings?	Such matter should be regulated under the provisions of the Railway servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules 1968 and instructions issued there under
47	Should Reservation Roster/Orders be implemented?	MACPS contemplates merely placement on personal basis in the immediate higher grade pay/grant of financial benefits only and shall not amount to actual /functional promotion of the employees concerned. Therefore, Reservation rules are not applicable .
48	Is it mandatory to associate members of SC/ST in the screening committee?	No.
49	Is there any relevance to seniority position of the employees?	No.
50	Can the seniors claim additional financial benefit on the ground that the junior employees get higher pay/grade pay under MACPS?	No.
51	What will be the effect of MACPS for determining terminal benefits of retiring employees?	Yes, pay drawn in pay band and grade pay allowed under this scheme shall be the basis for terminal benefits.
52	In a case – a Group A employee, not covered under ACPS has become entitled to 3rd financial upgradation directly. How his pay should be fixed?	His pay shall be fixed successively in next three immediate higher grade pays in the hierarchy of revised pay bands and grade pays allowing the benefit of 3 % pay fixation at every stage.
53	If an employee, declare surplus in his department, is appointed in the same pay scale or lower scale of pay in new organization, how MACPS be implemented?	The regular service rendered in previous organization shall be counted towards regular service in the new organization for the purpose of giving up-gradation under MACPS.
54	Will an employee be eligible for this benefit in case s/he after getting promotion/ACP benefit seeks unilateral transfer to a lower post/scale?	The employee will be entitled for 2nd and 3rd up-gradations on completion of 20 & 30yrs. of regular service from the date of initial appointment to the post in the new organization.
55	What will be the fate of those employees who refused regular promotion?	No financial up-gradation shall be allowed as such an employee has not been stagnated.
56	What will be the fate of those employees who has got financial up-gradation due to stagnation and subsequently refused the promotion?	The employee will not be eligible to be considered for further financial up-gradation till he agrees to be considered forpromotion again and the 2nd and next financial up-gradation shall also be deferred to the extent of period of debarment due to refusal.
57	How the scheme will be applicable to ad hoc employees?	Such employees would be allowed the benefit considering his/her notional pay to the substantial post and the pay will be fixed considering the benefit of this scheme vis-à-vis pay drawn on ad hoc basis.
58	Should the deputationists be reverted to parent department for this benefit?	No. S/he may avail MACPS benefit and exercise a fresh option to draw the pay in his deputation or the pay as per MACPS.
59	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1992- joins in grade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.3.2000- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- What will be the date of 2nd MACPS?	For 2 MACPS benefit only 10 yrs. service in GP Rs.2400/- will be considered. Thus on completion of 18 yrs. total regular service 2nd MACPS benefit is applicable.
60	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1994- joins ingrade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.08.1998- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- c) 1.9.2008- The employee gets 2nd MACPS benefit (GP Rs.2800/-) What will be the date of 3rd MACPS?	The employee will get 3rd MACPS benefit on completion of (4+10+10) 28 yrs. of regular service, i.e on 2.8.2018 in GP Rs.4200/-
61	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1992- joins in grade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.3.1996- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- c) 1.9.2008- gets 2nd MACP benefit in GP Rs.2800/-. d) 1.6.2012- getspromotion in GP Rs.4200/- What will be the date of 3rd MACPS?	He will get 3rd MACPS benefit on completion of 30 yrs. of regular service, i.e. w.e.f. 1.1.2022 in GP Rs.4600/-
62	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1999: Joins service in GP Rs.1900/- b) 5.1.2009 : Avails MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- c) 15.3.2009: Gets promotion in GP Rs.2400/- When should the employee get 2nd and 3rd MACPS benefit if does not get any regular promotion?	a) 1.1.2019: Eligible for 2nd financial benefit in GP Rs.2800/-. b) 1.1.2029: Eligible for 3rd financial upgradation in GP Rs.4200/-.
63	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1999: Joins service in GP Rs.1900/- b) 5.1.2009 : Avails MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- c) 15.3.2009: Gets promotion in GP Rs.2400/- d) 10.4.2012: Gets further promotion in GP Rs.4200/- When should the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit if does not get any regular promotion?	On completion of 10yrs. service in GP Rs.4200/- or after 30yrs. of regular service- whichever is earlier.
64	In case an employee has been granted 2 financial upgradations under ACP Scheme of Oct.1999, on completion of 24 yrs . of egular service, when should s/he be eligible for 3rd MACPS benefit	On completion of 30yrs. of service if s/he has not earned 3rd promotion in the hierarchy.
65	How the benefit will be extended to the Casual labour got subsequent temporary status followed by regularization?	50 % of temporary period should be added with regular employment period.
66	How the benefit will be extended to a group-D staff who joined regular service in pre-revised scale of Rs.2550-3200/- and got subsequent promotion in scale Rs.2610-3540/-, then to Rs.2650-4000/-?	On the analogy of Para-5 of Annexure to RBE No. 101/2009(CPO/E.Rly./Kolkata’s Serial Circular No.102/2009) any promotion earned or up-gradations granted in pre-revised scales those now carry the GP of Rs.1800/- should be ignored for MACPS purpose. However, promotion/up-gradation to the scale now carry of GP Rs.1900/- shall be counted for MACPS
67	For which period ACRs to be considered to extend the benefit of MACPS?	ACRs for the same period as required for DPC purposes are to be considered while granting benefits under MACPS.
68	How ACR ratings should be made?	The practice of averaging ACRs ratings as followed in case of normal DPC be adopted with reference to the respective bench mark for MACPS purposes
69	How the temporary status of erstwhile substitutes be considered?	The entire temporary status service of substitutes followed by regularization without break may be taken into account for the purpose of grant of MACPS benefit.
70	Can the bench mark for awarding MACP benefit be higher to that require for normal promotion?	No.
71	How the clerical staff should be considered who joined the post of Jr. Clerk and got absorption against LDCE?	For extending the benefit of MACPS the service from the 1st entry grade should be considered.
72	Whether the Pay Band would change in the hierarchy of Pay Band and Grade Pay on grant of MACPS benefit	The upgrdation under MAPC are to be granted in the immediate higher grade pay in the hierarchy of recommended revised pay band and grade pay as prescribed in RSRP Rules 2008.
73	Can it be allowed to employees who have later on inducted in organized Group- A service?	No. Organized Group- A service have already been allowed parity of 2 years on non-functional basis with officers of IAS.
74	In case of isolated post, i) 01.10.1982 : An employee joins is pre-revised scale of Rs. 4,000-6,000/- ii) 01.10.1999: 1st ACP granted in Rs.4,500-7,000/- iii) 01.10.2006: 2nd ACP due in Rs.5,000-8,000/- (GP Rs.4200/-) When will the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit?	On 01.10.2012 on completion of 30 years regular service in GP Rs. 4,600/-
75	In case of normal promotional hierarchy, i) 01.10.1982 : An employee joins is pre-revised scale of Rs. 5,500-9,000/- ii) 01.10.1999: 1st ACP granted in Rs.6,500-10,500/- iii)iv) 01.10.2006: 2nd ACP due in Rs.10,000-15,200/- (PB-3, GP Rs.4200/-) When will the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit?	On 01.10.2012 on completion of 30years regular service in GP Rs. 7,600/- (PB-3).
76	Whether the benefits of MACPS be granted from the date of entry in the grade or from the date of their regular service/approved service counted under various rules?	The benefit is available w.e.f., the date of actual joining of the post in the entry grade.
77	In a case, a person, appointed to an ex-cadre post in higher scale got absorption. Whether the period spent on deputation on ex-cadre post would be counted as continuous service in the grade for MACPS?	1. Where a person is appointed on direct recruitment or on deputation basis from another post in the same grade, the past regular service as well as past promotions/ACP in earlier post will be considered for computing regular service.2. Where a person is appointed to an ex-cadre post in higher scale on deputation, followed by absorption, (a) Service rendered in earlier lower scale post cannot be counted, (b) The period spent initially on deputation in the ex-cadre post prior to absorptionmay be counted towards regular service for the purposes of MACPS.
78	Should the pay scale or grade pay of substantive post or the pay scale/grade pay carried on account of financial up- gradation under ACP/MACP scheme be taken into account for appointment of the selection to a higher post on deputation basis?	The pay scale or grade pay of substantive post should be taken into account.
79	If 1st/2nd financial up-gradations are postponed on account of the employee not found fit or due to departmental proceedings whether these would have consequential effect on next up gradation	This should be regulated under the provision of RS (D&A) rules 1968.
80	If an employee has earned three promotions and still stagnated for more than 10years, should he get this benefit further ?	No
81	Should pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 2750-4400/- be taken as merged to GP Rs.1800/- for MACPS purposes?	Yes.
82	If a Railway servant on deputation earns up-gradation under MACPS in parent cadre, should s/he be entitled for deputation allowance on the pay & emoluments granted under MACPS?	No.
83	Should the Group-D employees, whose pre-revised pay scales are merged and placed in GP Rs.1800/-, be entitled for grant of increment @ 3 % during pay fixation at every stage of MACPS?	Yes.
84	How the service period will be counted in case of transfer including unilateral transfer on request?	Regular service rendered in previous organization/office shall be counted alongwith the regular service in the new organization/office for the purpose of getting financial up-gradation under the MACPS. However, Item No.24 of Annexure to RBE No. 101/2009 (CPO/E.Rly./ Kolkata’s Serial Circular No.102/2009) should be taken into consideration.
85	What about the bench mark of MACPS in cases where promotion to the next higher grade is made on the basis of fitness?	In such cases bench mark for promotion hall apply to MACPS also.
86	Does MACPS benefit extend higher entitlement of pass facilities?	The benefits related to higher status inherent in the higher pay band and/or grade pay is not available to such an employee who has been granted higher grade pay under the MACPS.
87	Should the pre-appointment training period be taken into reckoning for MACPS benefit?	No.
88	If a person seeks appointment to a lower post on own volition, how his regular service will be reckoned?	Regular service in higher grade should be counted for MACP scheme alongwith reference to the grade in which the employee is reappointed on transfer on own volition.

Courtesy : www.govtenews.com
Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in

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MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE – Clarification reg.

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MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE – Clarification reg.

Railway Board Orders : AIRF published an one more important clarification order on MACP Scheme for Railway employees, which was issued by Railway Board on 12th October, 2012. We are placing the order here for your information…

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA

(RAILWAY BOARD)

S.No. PC-VI/299
No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2

RBE No.100/2012

New Delhi, dated 12.09.2012

The General Manager/ OSDs/CAOs(R),
All Indian Railways & PUs
(As per mailing list)

Sub : MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE – Clarification reg.

References have been received from Zonal Railways seeking clarification regarding grant of benefits under MACPS in respect of the employees qualifying through LDCE/GDCE. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal department of Government on MACPS and it has been decided as under:

(i) If the relevant RRs provide for filling up of vacancies in a grade by Direct Recruitment, induction of an employee to that grade through LDCE/GDCE may be treated as Direct Recruitment for the purpose of grant of financial upgradation under MACPS. In such cases past service rendered in a lower pay scale/Grade Pay shall NOT be counted for the purpose of MACP Scheme.

(ii) if the relevant RRs prescribe a promotion Quota to be filled on the basis of LDCE/GDCE, such appointment would be treated as promotion for the purpose of benefit under the MACPS and in such cases, past regular service shall also be counted for further benefits, if any, under the MACP Scheme.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Hindi version is enclosed.

sd/-

(N.P.Singh)

Dy.Director / Pay Commission -V

Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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Railways Propose to Cancel Some Trains during Fog Period

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Railways Propose to Cancel Some Trains during Fog Period

The Ministry of Railways has approved the following full/partial cancellation/diversion of trains during fog. There will be no booking for these trains during likely fog period from 1st January 2013, which ever is earlier, to 17th February 2013. Hover, the Ministry of Railways has directed Zonal Railways to keep a close watch on the field situation and in case there is no fog, booking for the trains, which are proposed to be cancelled, will be started with a three day notice with a condition that the train may be cancelled in case there is fog.

The cancellation etc. of trains is being announced in advance so that travellers can plan their alternative journeys accordingly and are put to minimum inconvenience.

Click here to know the list of CANCELLATION, PARTIAL CANCELLATION and DIVERSION trains…

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Standards of Operating Procedures (SOP) on membership of professional bodies and re-imbursement of membership fee.

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Standards of Operating Procedures (SOP) on membership of professional bodies and re-imbursement of membership fee.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
RAILWAY BOARD

NO.E (G)/ 2012/FE-01-3(SOP)

New Delhi, Date: 21-08-2012.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/Production Units,
(As per standard list).

Sub: Standards of Operating Procedures (SOP) on membership of professional bodies and re-imbursement of membership fee.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 13-07-2011.

Several Instructions have been issued from time to time on the subject of recognition of reputed professional Institutions/Societies (both national and International) and on the procedures, terms and conditions governing such re-imbursement with an objective to encourage Railway personnel take membership and avail of re-imbursement to the tune of 90% of membership fee.

2. The question of having a self-contained booklet on the subject which provides for the relevant guidelines in a summarized form and providing therewith interpretations of the intricate instructions/orders pertaining to the subject was under consideration for quite some time. A booklet as Standards of operating Procedure (SOP) in bilingual form has been prepared on the subject and is enclosed which may facilitate smooth implementation of the policies on the
subject.

3. The booklet must not be used as a substitution to the original instructions but to be used only as guidelines/hand out.

4. Wide publicity may be given at all relevant levels.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

6. Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-
(P.P.Sharma)
Executive Director Estt.(Gen.)

To See the Standards of Operating Procedure (SOP)

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Railways: Cashless Service for RELHS Card Holder to take treatment in Recognized Private Hospitals in emergency.

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Cashless Service for RELHS Card Holder to take treatment in Recognized Private Hospitals in emergency.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAY
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2007/H/28/1/RELHS/Smart Card

New Delhi, Dated 18.07.2012.

General Manager,
All Indian Railways
(including Production Units).

Sub: Cashless Service for RELHS Card Holder to take treatment in Recognized Private Hospitals in emergency.

In an endeavour to alleviate the problems faced by the Sr. Citizens in getting treatment in emergency, a cashless service for RELHS card holders to take treatment in recognized private hospitals of National Capital Region was introduced by Northern Railway vide Board’s letter of even no. dated 29.02.2008 as a Pilot Project. The scheme was subsequently extended by one year each on two occasions i.e. up to 20.08.2011 vide Board’s letters of even no. dated 13.11.2009 and 27.01.2011.

The issue of extension of the scheme or otherwise was under consideration in the Ministry of Railways for sometime. The Competent Authority in the Ministry of Railways after careful consideration in the matter, has decided to extend the facility till further orders for RELHS beneficiaries to take care of their health care needs in an acute emergency. This scheme will now be available in all Metros, State Capitals and Zonal Headquarters of the Indian Railways. Detailed guidelines on the subject attached.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.

sd/-
(Dr. D.P. Pande)
Executive Director, Health (P)
Railway Board

CASHLESS SERVICES FOR RELHS CARD HOLDERS TO TAKE TREATMENT IN RECOGNIZED PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN EMERGENCY

Terms & Conditions of the Scheme

i. The scheme is to be implemented in all the Metros, State Capitals and Zonal Headquarters.

ii. Zonal Railways shall enter into an ‘MOU’ with already empanelled hospitals under their jurisdiction for the scheme. Further, if there are not enough recognized multi-specialty hospitals, zonal Railways shall recognize CGHS empanelled hospitals on CGHS approved rates and/or other hospitals as per extant policy and enter into an ‘MOU’ for the Smart Card Scheme.

iii. Smart Card should provide necessary demographic data and other relevant information on a standardized format.

iv. Zonal Railways shall award the job of issuing the Smart Card to a suitable services provider on most competitive rates, through open bidding.

v. It shall be the responsibility of the hospital to inform the authorized medical attendant regarding emergency within 24 hours. In case an admission is found to be of non-emergency nature, the treating hospital shall refer the patient to authorized medical attendant in next 24 hours.

vi. The scheme shall be implemented with the existing man power of Zonal Railways.

vii. Issuance of Smart Card is made mandatory to RELHS beneficiaries residing in the regions mentioned in (i) above and cost of the card as decided upon may also be included in the contribution towards joining RELHS at the time of retirement.

viii. The following conditions, shall qualify as emergencies.

• Acute cardiac conditions/syndromes.

• Vascular catastrophes, Cerbo-vascular accidents.

• Acute respiratory emergencies.

• Acute abdomen including acute obstctrical.gynccological emergencies.

• Life threatening injuries.

• Acute poisioninig and snake bite.

• Acute endocrine emergencies.

• Heat stroke and cold injuries of a life threatening nature.

• Acute renal failure.

• Severe infections leading to life threatening situations.

• Any other condition in which delay could result in loss of life or limb.

sd/-
(Dr. D.P. Pande)
Executive Director, Health (P)
Railway Board

Source:http://www.nrmu.net/Orders%202012/RELHS_18.07.2012.pdf

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Provision of Rest rooms for Station staff at Wayside stations.

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Provision of Rest rooms for Station staff at Wayside stations.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E (LR-I)/JCM-2-1
New Delhi, dated l8th May, 2012.

All COMs
Indian Railways

Sub:- Provision of Rest rooms for Station staff at Wayside stations.

Ref: DC/JCM Item No.18/2010.

The organised labour requested in the JCM meeting for provision of rest rooms facility at wayside stations for the staff belonging to safety/operational categories and for the staff attending to the failures at outstations & remote places.

The issue was examined and it is advised that Zonal Railways may identify stations where resting facilities are to be provided in consultation with the federations. This may be done especially for remote & wayside stations where frequency of passenger carrying trains is less and road transportation facility is infrequent.

This may be considered in the phased manner and all other possibilities may be explored to resolve this issue”. The action taken may be advised to Board.

sd/-
(A.S. Upadhyay)
Executive Director TT/M
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

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Grant of arrear of stagnation increment, consequent to the implementation of 6th CPC — reg.

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NFIR
National Federation of India

No.1/I
Dated: 13.06.2012.

The Secretary,
Department of Personnel & Training,
Government of India,
New Delhi.

Dear Sir,

Sub:- Grant of arrear of stagnation increment, consequent to the implementation of 6th CPC — reg.

During the period when recommendations of 5th Central Pay Commission were in vogue i.e. prior to implementation of the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, there were employees, who had reached the maximum of the scale of pay and (5th CPC) were in receipt of stagnation increment, after an interval of two years.

Fixation of pay of such employees as per recommendations of 6th cpc was done based on pay drawn by them on 31.02.2005 and they were given increment from 1st July, 2006. The pay structure of 6th CPC was given effect from 01.01.2006. However, such of the stagnated employees were not extended the under noted benefits:-

“Those employees should have been extended the benefit of their normal increment during Feb to June 2006 as if they were not stagnating during the same period. They may also be considered accordingly for re-fixation of pay and payment of consequent arrears.”

The above demand of the employees assumes more significance because of the fact that such employees had been stagnating for longer durations in the same scale of pay without any promotion, and really deserved the financial benefits. Since number of such employees is not going to be too large, NFIR therefore, requests the DOPT to issue instructions for granting the benefit mentioned above. Action taken in the matter may be advised to the Federation.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-
(M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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