Wednesday 25 April 2012

How you will file your Tax Returns

You will soon get the Form 16 with details of your income and taxes paid from your employer. Then you have a couple of months to file your tax returns. However, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a notification which has made it mandatory for individuals earning an annual income in excess of Rs 10 lakh to file their returns online from the current financial year. Until now, an individual with income above 10 lakh had the choice of filing income-tax returns either online or through an auditor/chartered accountant.
Individuals earning over Rs 10 lakh salaried income
"It is now mandatory for individuals with total income above Rs 10 lakh to file their personal tax returns online through the income-tax website," says Vineet Agarwal, director, KPMG. This new notification is applicable to individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) taxpayers as well.
Online tax filing definitely comes with certain advantages. You can e-file the returns from home or office anytime. Moreover, it is easier to track refunds which will be either transferred electronically to the bank account or will be sent by cheque.
But don't wait till the last week of July to e-file your returns. Send signed ITR V form to the Centralised Processing Centre, Bangalore, as soon as possible and resend the same if you do not receive a confirmation for the one sent earlier. The income-tax department's e-filing website becomes almost inaccessible (due to server overload) during the last few days of July. In such cases you have the option of filing your e-return through other private tax filing portals.
"Further, resident individuals having assets abroad (including authority to sign a bank account held abroad) are compulsorily required to file their returns electronically for AY 2012-13 and for subsequent assessment years as well," says Vaibhav Sankla, director-business development and tax training, H&R Block India.
Individuals earning up to Rs 5 lakh annual income
As per the Notification, only individuals who satisfy the following conditions are eligible for exemption from furnishing returns for tax year 2011-12:
a) Total income does not exceed Rs 500,000.
b) Total income consists only of income under the following heads:
- 'Salaries'
- 'Income from other sources' by way of interest, not exceeding Rs 10,000, from a savings bank account
"Apart from the above conditions, ensure that you report your Permanent Account Number (PAN), savings bank account interest income to your employer and the employer should withhold tax on such interest income," says Amarpal Chadha, tax partner at Ernst & Young.
Also, the employer should provide the tax withholding certificate (Form 16) to the employee which mentions the PAN, details of income and taxes withheld. "Moreover, there should be no further tax payable by employee by way of advance tax or self-assessment tax, no refund claim for the relevant tax year and the employee should receive salary from only one employer for the tax year," says Chadha.
Individuals in Rs 5-10 lakh bracket
There has not been any change in tax filing for individuals falling in this income category. They have the option of filing returns either manually or electronically.
Compared to offline filing, e-filing is the indeed hassle free. Firstly, the Sahaj form has too many specifications. The logic behind introducing such specifications is to facilitate easier processing of forms for the I-T department, given the sheer increase in the volume of tax payers in the country.
Just to quote one example, the form has some colour specifications which mean the tax payer has to find a colour printer to take a printout of the form prior to submission. Under such circumstances, it only benefits the tax payer to opt for e-filing. "However, beware of emails that feature a link to the income-tax office website. These should be carefully evaluated as it may be intended to steal your sensitive personal information like credit card/bank details," cautions Vineet Agarwal of KPMG.
For Self-employed Professionals
The notification with regard to exemption from furnishing returns for tax year 2011-12 is applicable to those individuals where total income consists only of incomes under the following heads: 'Salaries'. Also, it mentioned 'Income from other sources' by way of interest, not exceeding Rs 10,000, from a savings bank account. This automatically rules out self-employed professionals. "However, the notification with regard to mandatory e-filing is applicable to an individual or HUF having total income exceeding Rs 10 lakh. Hence, self-employed individuals will also be covered under this notification," says Vaibhav Sankla.
Source:-The Economic Times

3.86 crore Aadhaar cards in process of being delivered: Government

The government today said as many as 3.86 crore Aadhaar letters are in the process of being dispatched while 6.46 lakh cards could not be delivered by the postal department due to various reasons such as incomplete address.
As on April 20, 2012 a total of 17 crore Aadhaar numbers had been generated and 10.44 crore have been dispatched, Minister of State for Planning Ashwani Kumar said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
"Out of these (10.44 crore letters), 6.58 crore Aadhaar letters have been delivered as reported by India Post and the remaining 3.86 crore letters are in transit," Kumar, who is also Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Science said.
He further said that as per the portal of the Department of Posts, the total returned letters as on April 20, 2012, stood at 6.46 lakh. This is 0.98 per cent of total Aadhaar letters delivered.
"There are five reasons for returned letters -- refused, deceased, insufficient address, addressee cannot be located and unclaimed," he said adding there was no bogus Aadhaar registrations.
"The letter being returned are having clear remarks of the concerned postman of the area and they are one of the five mentioned reasons...," he said.
Mandate of UIDAI is to issue Aadhaar numbers to all residents of India.
Aadhaar aims to provide a identity infrastructure which can be used to improve delivery of public services.

Source:-The Economic Times

Modernisation of Post Offices

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

25-April-2012 17:57 IST

                                                          Modernisation of Post Offices

The Government plans to set up 1000 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and carry out computerization of Post Offices in the country as part of its ongoing modernization and upgradation drive.
The Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Shri Sachin Pilot informed the Lok Sabha today that the Department of Posts proposes to set up 1000 ATMs. 820 Head Post Offices have been identified for setting up ATMs across the country. Shri Pilot said that remaining 180 Post Offices will be identified during implementation phase. Of these a maximum 100 ATMs would be set up in Andhra Pradesh.

The Minister said nearly 25000 Departmental Post Offices have been computerized. The Department offers a number of premium services like Speed Post, Express Parcel Post, Logistics Post etc. to generate additional revenue for the Department, he added.

Monday 23 April 2012

Sr. Postmaster CAT case update

Sr. Postmaster CAT case came up before the hon'ble CAT bench, Chandigarh on 11.04.2012 but the Department has not filed any reply. The case has been adjourned to 07.05.2012 for filing reply.

Source: Punjab IP/ASP Blog

Akshaya Tritya Offer from India Post: A Flat 6% Off on the Price of Gold


                                                                                   
This Akshaya Tritya, invest in gold coins from India Post and get a flat 6% off on the price of Gold. This is a limited period offer so don’t wait so rush to your nearest designated post office and avail the benefit of a flat discount.
 Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Postal Circle has announced special festive offer on the purchase of gold coins from 31 designated post offices across Delhi Postal Circle. You are entitled to a flat discount on the purchase of gold coins of any denomination.
 Aksaya Tritya festival falling on 24th April this year. It is one of the most auspicious days of the year. It is often known as Akha Teej. Buying gold is an important aspect of the day and is a part of worshipping goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth in households.    6% discount on gold coins has been announced to mark this auspicious day. The gold coins are available in denominations of 0.5 g, 1 g, 5 g, 8 g, 10 g, 20 g and 50 g of 24 carat with 99.99 % purity.
 India Post, in association with World Gold Council and Reliance Money Infrastructure Limited, commenced the sale of gold coins manufactured by Valcambi, Switzerland initially with few post offices across the country in October 2008. Today, the gold coins are available through more than 800 post offices across the country.
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BK/AT
 
List of Post Offices designated to sale India post Gold coins in Delhi

Sl. No.
Nme of Post Office designated for sale of gold coins
1
Ashok Vihar HO
2
Civil Lines PO
3
Connaught Place PO
4
Delhi GPO
5
Greater Kailash PO
6
Hauz Khas PO
7
Indrprastha HO
8
Janakpuri B-I PO
9
Jhilmil HO
10
Kalkaji HO
11
Karol Bagh PO
12
Krishna Nagar HO
13
Lajpat Nagar PO
14
Lodi Road HO
15
 Malviya Nagar PO
16
Naraina Ind Est. HO
17
New Delhi HO
18
Paschim Vihar PO
19
Patel Nagar PO
20
Ramesh Nagar HO
21
Rohini Sec-7 PO
22
Sansad Marg HO
23
Sarojini Nagar HO
24
Patparganj PO, Delhi - 110091
25
Jangpura PO, New Delhi - 110014
26
Munirka PO, New Delhi - 110067
27
Malka Ganj PO, Delhi - 110007
28
Sarawati Vihar PO, Delhi - 110034
29
Najafgarh PO, New Delhi 110043
30
Punjabi Bagh PO, New Delhi - 110026
31
Tagore Garden PO, New Delhi - 110027

                                                            


(Release ID :82431)

Tuesday 17 April 2012

COUNTING OF SERVICE RENDERED BY RESERVE TRAINED POOL (RTP) PERSONNEL PRIOR TO THEIR REGULAR APPOINTMENT AS POSTAL ASSISTANTS (PAs)/SORTING ASSISTANTS (SAs)-REGARDING.

                       D.G. Posts No. 44-1/2011-SPB.II dated 12 April, 2012.
I am directed refer to Directorate’s letter of even number dated 13.1.2011 on the above subject and to say that the issue of counting of service rendered by Reserve Trained Pool(RTP) personnel prior to their regular appointment as Postal Assistants(PAs)/Sorting Assistants (SAs) for promotion, seniority and grant of MACP was under consideration of the Directorate.

2. The RTP Scheme was introduced in the year 1980 as per which a panel of such persons was retained who could not be covered under the number of vacancies declared for regular appointment as PA/SA. When required they were detailed on duty on wages to be paid on hourly basis to meet the short time needs and current needs. The said RTP personnel were given priority for absorption against vacancies, which occurred subsequently. In the year 1983 the RTP personnel were given an option to opt for servicing Army Postal Services (APS).Such persons who opted so were appointed as PA/SA on ad-hoc basis and deputed to APS. The said RTP candidates deputed to APS were eligible to get the benefit of regular appointment in the Civil Post. The RTP scheme was abolished w.e.f. 4.3.1986.

3. While furnishing the information asked for from the Circles, the Orissa Circle has brought to the notice of the Directorate that three OAs filed by three officials in the Cuttack Bench of Hon`ble CAT seeking regularization of the services rendered under RTP scheme were dismissed on 10.4.2003 for the reason that the issue raised has already been decided by the Apex Court on 1.8.1997 in the case of UOI and another Vs K. Sivados and others in C.A. No. 80-123 of 1996

4. It is observed that Apex Court in their judgment dated 01.08.1997 has discussed the case in detail and has rejected the case for grant of Productivity Linked Bonus to RTP personnel. As regards grant of benefit of counting their services as RTP personnel for the purpose of their eligibility to appear for the departmental examination the Hon`ble Supreme Court in the same judgment has observed that the relevant rule provides that the candidate “ must have put in at least five years continuous satisfactory service in one or more eligible cadres” and hence pronounced that any service rendered by RTP personnel prior to their regular appointment in the cadre cannot count for the purpose of the said rule because it can not be considered as service in any eligible cadre. Thus, the Apex Court has held that Tribunal was wrong in granting to RTP personnel the benefit of service rendered by them prior to their regular appointment, for the purpose of their eligibility to appear for the departmental promotion examination.

5. In another case Hon`ble Supreme Court in C.A. No. 5739 of 2005 in the case of UOI Vs Shri Mathivanan vide their judgment dated 9.6.2006 has held that ad-hoc service rendered in APS by RTP personnel should be counted for the purpose of grant of financial upgradation under TBOP scheme. This was mainly due to the fact that the said Scheme did not mention the requirement of ‘regular service’ in para 1 of the Scheme for being eligible for grant of financial upgradation under TBOP scheme .In fact, the Hon1ble Supreme Court observed that it was not a case where promotion to the higher post is to be made only on the basis of seniority. Keeping in view the Apex Court’s decision in M. Mathivanan’s case and the fact the TBOP is not to be granted on the basis of seniority, it was decided to extend the benefit of the Apex Court’s order to similarly placed serving officials vide Directorate’s letter No. 93-25/2003-SPB.II dated 26.7.2010.

6. As per MACP scheme, the officials are eligible for grant of three financial upgradations on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years of service respectively. For the purpose, it has been laid down that ‘regular service’ for the purpose of the MACPs shall commence from the date of joining of a post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption /re-employment basis. It has been categorically stated that the service rendered on ad-hoc/contract basis before regular appointment on pre-appointment training shall not be taken into reckoning.

7. In view of the judgment dated 01.08.1997 delivered in C.A. 80-123 1996 in the case of UOI & another Vs K.N.Sivados and others and provisions contained in MACP scheme, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that the service rendered under RTP scheme by the personnel prior to their regular appointment as PA/SA can not be counted for promotion , seniority and grant of MACP.

8. The above decision may be taken into consideration while defending the court case. The representations received on the subject may also be dealt with accordingly.

Sd/-

(Raj Kumar)
Director (Staff)

Empanelment of officers (JTS/STS/PS Group "B") of Department of Posts to serve in Postal Dte., Dak Bhawan

Postal Directorate has requested all the Head of Circles to send the names of suitable officers in the grade of JTS/STS of Group "A" and Postal Service Group "B" interested to serve in Postal Directorate for not less than two years vide F No. 4-3/2012-SPG dated 16.04.2012.

Source : indiapost website

Schedule for LDCE for promotion to the cadre of PS Group 'B' declared by the Postal Directorate

Postal Directorate vide their memo No. A-34013/3/2012-DE dated 10.04.12 & 11.04.12 called willingness from eligible officials for PS Group ‘B’ Examination scheduled to be held on 03.06.2012.

1. Receipt of Application in plain paper - 19.04.2012.

2. Receipt of kits by Nodal Officer from CMC - 23.04.2012.

3. Receipt of kits by CO / RO / DO to eligible candidates - 26.04.2012.

4. Last date of receipt of kits at CO / RO / DO - 07.05.2012.

5. Receipt of filled kits by Nodal Officer from DO / RO / CO - 15.05.2012.

6. Dispatch by Nodal Officer to CMC - 18.05.2012.

7. Date of Examination - 03.06.2012 (Sunday).

Thursday 12 April 2012

CGHS Cards : Universally acceptable and valid for obtaining treatment in any CGHS dispensary

CGHS Cards : Universally acceptable and valid for obtaining treatment in any CGHS dispensary
All CGHS Cards : Universally acceptable and valid for obtaining treatment in any CGHS dispensary in all over the country.
All CGHS cards including the paper cards issued all over the country are universally acceptable and valid for obtaining treatment in any CGHS dispensary in the country.
All CGHS dispensaries have been directed to issue medicines including local purchase medicines to the beneficiaries holding valid CGHS card attached to any dispensary.
Instructions have already been issued in this regard by the Ministry.
The above information was given by Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on 30.03.2012.+

News courtesy : www.cgstaffnews.com

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Reversion of Smt.M.Manjula, ASP to PA Cadre in Kerala Circle

 Due to poor health and as per request submitted by Smt.M.Manjula, ASP(OD), Aluva Division on 1.11.2011 and declaration dated 6.2.2012 , CPMG vide order no.ST/3-DLG/10, in accordance with the provisions contained in FR 15(a) has ordered to revert Smt.M.Manjula, ASP(OD) Aluva Postal Division to the cadre of Postal assistant in pay Band 1 with GP 2400 without protection of pay. It has been further ordered that she will not be entitled to seek repromotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts or ASP at a later date and that she will be liable to be posted as postal Assistant against existing vacancy in Aluva Division without TA/TP/JT. The official will retain her original seniority in the cadre of Postal Assistant and will draw eligible pay in Pay band 1 with GP Rs.2400 as if she had not held a post in the cadre of IP/ASP on either regular or adhoc basis.

SSP Aluva has further issued orders posting Smt.M.Manjula as PA, Alangad PO, Aluva Division.

Source: IPASP Kerala Circle blog

Payment to Government servants other than salary etc. through e- Payment from 1st April 2012

F. No.1(1)/2011/TA/292
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts

Dated 31st March, 2012

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Payment to Government servants other than salary etc. through e- Payment from 1st April 2012
The Central Government Account (Receipts and Payments) Rules,1983 have been amended, inter alia, to provide for issue of Payment advices to the bank for direct credit by electronic transfer to the specified bank account of the payee. As per the amendments, the Government servants are, permitted to receive their salary by direct credit to their bank accounts through payment advices, at their option Further, the amendment also provides that all payments to government servants other than salaries exceeding the limits as specified from time to time, shall be through payment advices.
2. In accordance to the above, with effect from 1st April 2012, all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are directed to make all payments to government servants, other than salary, above Rs.25,000. by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices.
3. Further in accordance to the amended rules, with effect from 1st April 2012, all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are directed to make all payments towards settlement of retirement /terminal benefits such as gratuity, commuted value of pension, encashment of leave salary,CGEGIS, withdrawals from General Provident Fund, etc. by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices.
4. All Ministries! Departments and Heads of Accounting Organisations are requested to ensure the compliance of above instructions by Pay & Accounts Offices/ Accounts offices and other payment units under their control.
5. Separate orders have been issued in respect of payments to private parties such as Suppliers, contractors, grantee, loanee institutions etc,.
sd/-
(Soma Roy Burman)
Joint Controller General of Accounts
Source :www.cga.nic.in
[http://www.cga.nic.in/pdf/pmnttogovtservant.pdf]

GS visited the Postal Directorate on 10/4/2012

 Today, I along with Sh. S. S. Kulkarni, CHQ Treasurer &  Sh. Ajit Kumar, ASP (PMU) met with the Secretary (Posts), Member (P) and other Senior Officers in the Postal Directorate. Following issues relating to IP/ASP cadre were discussed with them.

1. Up-gradation of Grade pay of Inspector Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/-
File is still under process in the Department.
2. Supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B cadre
Supplementary DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B cadre for 20-22 posts will be held in near future.
3. PS Group ‘B’ Examination 2012 scheduled to be held on 3/6/2012
Notification is likely to be issued shortly along with number of vacancies by DE Division.
4.  DPC for promotion to PS Gr. B for the year 2012.
Letter to Circles for submission of ACRs/APARs will be issued by the Postal  Directorate soon.
5. DPC for promotion to JTS Group ‘A’.
Requisite information has already been submitted to the UPSC by the Department.
6.  Revision in rates of honorarium to be paid to Invigilators/Supervisors  
Orders are likely to be issued soon by the Department.
7. Revised Recruitment Rules for PS Gr. B cadre
 Initially, there were 790 PS Gr. B posts in the Department. As on date, 866 posts are available. It means 76 posts were created by the Department since 1994. Department requires copies of memos of creation of these posts except 20 posts created vide memo no. 33-5/94-PE-II dated 26/9/1996 ( i.e. 14 APMG posts downgraded to AD and 6 SSPOs posts downgraded to SPOs). After receipt of creation memos of 56 posts, revised Recruitment Rules for PS Gr. B cadre will be submitted to the UPSC/DOPT for approval. Hence, all CHQ Office Bearers & Circle Secretaries are requested to ascertain the details of creation of all PS Gr. B posts in their Circle since 1994 and submit the same to the CHQ.  
8.  Repatriation of surplus qualified IPs posted in other Circles to their home
     Circles.
No proposal is under consideration in the Postal Directorate for repatriation as the issue comes under Rule 38 . However, CHQ will take up this issue with the Department subject to availability of list of all IPs working outside their home Circles with complete details and availability of vacancies in their home Circles. All Circle Secretaries are requested to consolidate the information and submit the same to the CHQ.
9. Restructuring of Inspector Posts cadre
It is still under consideration in the Postal Directorate. However, all Circle Secretaries are requested to submit their views, proposals to the CHQ in this regard.
(Vilas Ingale)
General Secretary
Source : CHQ blog

Tuesday 10 April 2012

Central Civil Services (Leave) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2012.

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY,
PART II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (I)]
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th April, 2012.
G.S.R.....- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Consititution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Auditor and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2012.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rules 43-AA, the existing "Note" shall be numbered as "Note I" and after Note I as so renumbered, the following note shall be inserted, namely :-
Note 2:- "Child" for the purpose of this rule will include a child taken as ward by the Government servant, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 or the personal law applicable to that Government servant, provided such a ward lives with the Government servant and is treated as a member of the family and provided such Government servant has, through a special will, conferred upon that ward the same status as that of a natural born child".
3. In the said rules, in rule 43-B, the following note shall be inserted, namely:
'Note :- “Child” for the purpose of this rule will include a child taken as ward by the Government servant, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 or the personal Law applicable to that Government servant, provided such a ward lives with the Government servant and is treated as a member of the family and provided such Government servant has, through a special will, conferred upon that ward the same status as that of a natural born child".
[F.No 13026/5/2011-Estt.(L)]
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(Mamta Kundra)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India
Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Monday 9 April 2012

NO PROPOSAL TO SANCTION NEW CGHS DISPENSARIES

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has 4 hospitals and 333 CGHS Wellness Centres in the country. Their State / City wise details are at annexure.
There is no such proposal of opening of Ayurvedic dispensaries.  Presently there is no proposal to sanction new dispensaries.
CGHS empanels private hospitals at the location / city where it is in operation. CGHS is in operation in Kerala only at Thiruvanathpuram. There is no proposal to empanel hospitals at non – CGHS locations /cities.
The above information was given by THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD) in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 30.03.2012.

                                                                 Annexure :-


STATEMENT SHOWING THE DETAILS OF
CGHS HOSPITALS /WELLNESS CENTRES
ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES
Sr.
CGHS
CGHS Wellness Centres
No.
City
State
Hospitals
Allopathy
Ayurvedic
Homeopathy
Unani
Siddha
Yoga
Total
1
AHEMDABAD GUJRAT
5
1
1
0
0
0
7
2
ALLAHABAD UTTAR PRADESH
7
1
1
0
0
0
9
3
BANGLORE KARNATAKA
10
2
1
1
0
0
14
4
BHOPAL MADHYA PRADESH
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
BHUBANESWAR ORISSA
2
1
0
0
0
0
3
6
CHANDIGARH

1
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
CHENNAI TAMIL NADU
14
1
1
0
2
0
18
8
DEHRADUN UTTRAKHAND
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
DELHI
4
88
13
13
5
1
4
124
10
GUWAHATI ASSAM
3
0
1
0
0
0
4
11
HYDERABAD ANDHRA PRADESH
13
2
2
2
0
0
19
12
JABALPUR MADHYA PRADESH
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
13
JAIPUR RAJASTHAN
5
1
1
0
0
0
7
14
JAMMU JAMMU & KASHMIR
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
15
KANPUR UTTAR PRADESH
9
1
2
0
0
0
12
16
KOLKATA WEST BENGAL
18
1
2
1
0
0
22
17
LUCKNOW UTTAR PRADESH
6
1
1
1
0
0
9
18
MEERUT
6
1
1
0
0
0
8
19
MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA
26
2
3
0
0
0
31
20
NAGPUR
11
2
1
0
0
0
14
21
PATNA BIHAR
5
1
1
0
0
0
7
22
PUNE MAHARASHTRA
7
1
2
0
0
0
10
23
RANCHI JHARKHAND
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
24
SHILLONG MEGHALAYA
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
25
THIRUVANTHPURAM KERALA
3
1
1
0
0
0
5
Total:
4
248
33
35
10
3

New Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS) for Central Government employees and pensioners…

This information was given by Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on 30.03.2012.
  The serving Central Government employees staying in non CGHS area are provided healthcare facilities under Central Services Medical Attendance [CS (MA) Rules, 1944]. Pensioners are not covered under these Rules. They are, however, entitled for the Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs 300/- per month. The pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have the option to become a CGHS member in any CGHS covered city to avail the medical facilities under the scheme.
The Government is contemplating introduction of a Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees and pensioners with special focus on non-CGHS areas.
Under CS(MA) Rules, the serving Central Government employees get treatment from Authorised Medical Attendants appointed by the concerned administrative Ministry/Department / office. They get reimbursement of their medical expenses from their respective administrative offices as per rule. The information in respect of medical expenses reimbursed to Central Government employees all over the country is not maintained in this Ministry.

Wednesday 4 April 2012

List of successful candidates from Delhi Circle in respect of IP Examination-2011

Following candidates have come out successful in IP Examination-2011.

S. No.        Name(Sh/Smt)                           Marks                           Remarks
1.               Anand Singh, Gen                            952                                     --
2.               Jitender Singh, Gen                           842                                     --
3.               Satyawan, Gen                                  812                                     --
4.               Narender Kumar First, Gen               794                                     --
5.               Pawan Kumar, SC                             786                     Selected as OC on merit        
6.               V. Durai Murugan, Gen                       786                                   APS
7.               Manu Dev, Gen                                  786                                     --
8.               Laxmi Narayan, ST                            760                                     --

Association conveys its congratulations to all of them and welcome them in IP/ASP Cadre. We also wish for their bright future.

Declaration of result of IP Examination-2011

It has come to the notice that result of IP Examination-2011 has been released by the Postal Directorate. Same may please be viewed at new website of http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ under Employees Corner under subject Recruitment & Results.

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Consolidated instructions on seniority contained in DOP&T's O.M. No. 22011/7/1986-Estt.(D) dated 03.07.1986- Clarification regarding

Providing copies of ACRs/APARs to retired officers of Central Civil Services/Posts

Laptops to IPs/ ASPs in A.P.Circle - Purchase Order placed by ROs

The CPMG, AP Circle agreed for supply of laptops to the IPs/ASPs who were not supplied with laptops during the year 2010. The purchase orders were made through concerned ROs and the supply is expected shortly.
  The association expresses its sincere thanks to the Chief Postmaster General for agreeing to the supply of  laptops considering their need by the IPs/ASPs based on a letter issued by the Association on 06/03/2012 (Copy published in the newsletter). The association also sincerely thanks all the Senior Officers and other officers/ officials involved in supply of laptops to IPs/ ASPs.
  All the members are also requested to make full utilisation of the laptops in the interest of the department for effective monitoring according to the requirements.
 
SOURCE : IPASP A.P.Circle blog

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2012.

No. 1(1)/2012-E-II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 3rd April, 2012.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2012.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 1 (14)/2011-E-II(B) dated 3rd October, 2011 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 58% to 65% with effect from 1st January, 2012.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No. 1 (3)/2008-E-II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.
4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
5. In so far as the persons serving In the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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(Anil Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.finmin.nic.in

World's Tallest Mail Box



The tallest Mail Box in the world was established by Mr. Sanguan Jirajinda, Mayor of a small town called Betong in Thailand in 1924. It was made of reinforced concrete and was approximately 3 metres tall. Sanguan, who was a former postman built it at the age of 80 to be a symbol of communication of Betong and installed a radio broadcast on the top of the mail box for people to listen official news. The mail box is still in use. This has, however, been superseded by another mail box of similar look constructed by Betong Municipality. The new Mail Box is three times taller at approximately 9 mts. The new mail box attracts a large number of tourists.