CoC Karnatak News : Minimum wage and fitment formula hike issues

CoC Karnatak News : Minimum wage and fitment formula hike issues

Comrades ,

                      There are various reports in the news media, print media  & social media regarding the hike in the minimum wage of Central Government employees from the existing Rs 18,000/ - to Rs 21,000/ and fitment formula from 2.57 to  3.00,  which shall be implemented from 1^st  January 2018. The same shall be announced in the National Anomaly Committee due on 9^th of October.

                             Comrades , We cannot confirm this news,   comrades we should concentrate on  struggle path as the Confederation has given the series of programs , I hope the Government will implement the hike in minimum wage for CG employees and revise the fitment formula also from the existing 2.57  to 3.00 even though the Staff side JCM has demanded Rs 26,000/ as minimum wage and fitment formula of 3.56 , this hike should be from 1/1/2016 not 1/1/2018 as per media reports.

In fact the Central Government has to take the political decisions on the wage hike , in fact the group of ministers of the Central Government have agreed to raise the  minimum wage for CG employees on 30^th June 2016 .  I hope the commitment of the union minsters shall be honoured now.

Secondly the economy of the country   which was going very well during past three years has showed down ward trend in last one year as the GDP which was at 9.1 in 2015-16 has reduced to 5.7 in 2017-18 .The economic activity has to take place, it is also observed during the past one year, in spite of economic recessions, the Government revenue collection has increased considerably. To improve the economic activity of the country and increase the GDP the  Central Government should spend its  funds which is available with them  .

If the Central Government increases the minimum wage and fitment formula for its employees, the Central Government employees gets back 40% of the wage increase through the Income Tax and GST . So hardly a Government servant is left out with 60% wage hike , here also he spends the amount credited to him , as such an economic activity is induced in the public which will help to create more demand and employment activity.

 I hope the Central Government takes a political decisions on increase of minimum wage hike and fitment formula for more than one crore employees which will also benefit the public and the CG employees.

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Information about admissibility of Pension

Information about admissibility of Pension

Information about admissibility of pension

The minimum eligibility period for receipt of pension is 10 years. A Central Government servant retiring in accordance with the Pension Rules is entitled to receive superannuation pension on completion of at least 10 years of qualifying service.

In the case of Family Pension the widow is eligible to receive pension on death of her spouse after completion of one year of continuous service or before even completion of one year if the Government servant had been examined by the appropriate Medical Authority and declared fit for Government service.

W.e.f 1.1.2006, Pension is calculated with reference to average emoluments namely, the average of the basic pay drawn during the last 10 months of the service or last basic pay drawn whichever is beneficial. Full pension with 10/20 years of qualifying service is 50% of the average emoluments or last basic pay drawn whichever is beneficial. Before 1.1.2006, for qualifying service of less than 33 years, amount of pension was proportionate to the actual qualifying service broken into completed half-year periods. For example, if total qualifying service is 30 years and 4 months (i.e. 61 half-year periods), pension will be calculated as under:-

Pension amount = R/2(X)61/66

Where R represents average reckonable emoluments for last 10 months of qualifying service or the last pay drawn as opted by the govt servant.

Now  the qualifying service of 33 years has been removed.

Minimum pension presently is Rs. 9000/- per month. Maximum limit on pension is 50% of the highest pay in the Government of India . Pension is payable up to and including the date of death.

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International Day of Fight For Pensioners

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Absorption of Surplus Gramin Dak Sevaks on abolition of Posts and maintenance of waiting list.🇭🇰

Absorption of Surplus Gramin Dak Sevaks on abolition of Posts and maintenance of waiting list.

Absorption of Surplus Gramin Dak Sevaks on abolition of Posts and maintenance of waiting list.

[DG (P) No.17-14/2008-GDS dated 26-02-2009].

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Compassionate appointment of dependents of GDS who die in harness

Compassionate appointment of dependents of GDS who die in harness

Compassionate appointment of dependents of GDS who die in harness 

[ DG (P) No.17-14 /2008 -GDS / pt. dated 17.02.2009 ]

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Concession not extended to dependent brothers / sisters of unmarried ED Agents who retire prematurely on medical grounds.

Concession not extended to dependent brothers / sisters of unmarried ED Agents who retire prematurely on medical grounds.

Concession not extended to dependent brothers / sisters of unmarried ED Agents who retire prematurely on medical grounds.
[ DG(P) No.17-85/95 & Trg. dated 15.02.1996]

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND FACTS ABOUT INDIAN POSTAL SERVICES

GENERAL INFORMATION AND FACTS ABOUT INDIAN POSTAL SERVICES

Indian postal service also known as Indian post office is a most widely distributed postal system in the world (second is china). Indian postal service is run by Indian government. It is a part of Ministry of communications and information technology.

o    The first post office in India was established by British East India company in Bombay in 1764.

o    Postage stamps were first used in India in 1852 at district of scinde (also known as scinde dawk). On 1st October 1854, the first all India stamp was issued. Post independence, India's first postal stamp was issued on 21 November 1947. Independent India's first postal stamp depicted the picture of national flag of India. Mahatma Gandhi was the first person whose picture was depicted on free India's stamp (1948).

o    India is divided into 23 postal circles. Each circle is divided into regions. Regions are also further divided into divisions and subdivisions. Beside 23 circles, there is also a base circle. Which provides postal services to Indian armed forces. Each circle is headed by chief postmaster general and region is headed by postmaster general.

o    Pincode system was introduced in India on 15 August 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar. In 1880 money order service was first started.

o    Indian pincode is six digits long. The first digit represents the region, second digit represents the subregion, the third digit identifies the district of the region and last three digits are assigned to the post offices.

o    On 18 February 1911, world's first official airmail flight was started. World's highest post office is located in Hikkim, Himachal Pradesh, India ( height is 4,700 m).

o    Due to the increase of digital services, Indian Post had terminated two important services - Telegram (in 2013) and Money order (in 2015).

o    In 2008, Project Arrow was launched to reform the Indian Postal Services to make it more people friendly and digital.

o    Beside postal services, Indian post offices also offers different financial services too.  

QUICK INFORMATION ABOUT POSTAL SERVICES

First Post Office of India	Bombay in 1774
Founder of Postal in India	Governor General Lord Dalhousie
First postage stamp of India	Sinde Dawk in 1852
First airmail	From Allahabad to Naini in 1911
First Post office outside India	Dakshin Gangotri, Antarctica in 1983
Postal staff collage	Ghaziabad
Indian Postal Day	10th October

IMPORTANT YEARS OF INDIAN POSTAL SERVICES

Year	Event
1774	First post office of India was established in Bombay
1852	First postal stamp was introduced
1863	First Railway mail service was started
1879	First Post Card was introduced
1880	Money Order service was started
1911	Airmail service was started
1972	Pin code was adapted
1986	Speed Post service was started
2004	E post service was started
2008	Electronic Money order and Instant Money Order services were started

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5 PPF Account Benefits you may not be aware of

5 PPF Account Benefits you may not be aware of

Interest rate on PPF and other small savings scheme are being reset every quarter from April last year, as compared to the annual mode earlier.

PPF or public provident fund is one of the most popular small savings scheme. Its popularity is understandable given that PPF enjoys EEE or exempt, exempt, exempt status in terms of income tax implication - contribution, interest and maturity proceeds all are tax free. Interest rate on PPF and other small savings scheme are being reset every quarter from April last year, as compared to the annual mode earlier. The interest rates on PPF and other small savings schemes are linked to yields on government bonds, with a small mark-up. PPF deposits are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80C. A maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh can be claimed in one financial year.

Here are some other benefits of PPF account:

Loan Against PPF

A PPF account holder can avail of loan facility in the third financial year from the financial year in which the account was opened. The loan can be taken up to 25 per cent of the amount in the account at the end of the second year immediately preceding the year in which the loan is applied for. The rate of interest on the loan shall be at 2 per cent per annum above the PPF interest rate. The loan is repayable in 36 months.

PPF Partial Withdrawal

Partial withdrawal is permissible every year from 7th financial year from the year of opening account, according to India Post's website. The maximum amount is limited to 50 per cent of the balance at the end of the fourth year immediately preceding the year of withdrawal or the amount at the end of the preceding year, whichever is lower.

Premature Closure Of PPF Account

Premature closure is allowed only after the account has completed five financial years and under specific conditions like expenditure towards medical treatment and higher education, according to an amendment in 2016.

PPF Account Extension 

The original duration of a PPF account is 15 years. Thereafter, on application by the subscriber, it can be extended for one or more blocks of 5 years each.

PPF Interest Rate Calculation

The interest rate on PPF is compounded annually. Interest is paid on 31st March every year. The interest for the month is calculated on the minimum balance available in the account from 5th of a month to the last date of the month. (With Agency Inputs)

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Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts

Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts

Career Prospects of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants In Department of Posts

1. Eligible to be promoted to MACP-1 with grade pay Rs.2800/- and MACP-II with grade pay Rs.4200/- and MACP-III with grade pay of Rs.4600/- on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years of service respectively as per Modified Assured Career Progression scheme.

2.  Eligible to appear for Postmaster Gr.1 examination on completion of 5 years of service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Postmaster (Gr.1) and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Postmaster, Gr.II,Gr.III according to eligibility.  PM Gr. 1 officials can not appear for  Sr. postmaster Examination for the time being. PM Gr.III officials with 2 years service are eligible to be promoted to the post of Sr. postmaster under 25% quota . Depending upon their performance and eligibility , they can be appointed as Chief Postmaster(Gr.A) in metropolitian cities like Mumbai, Calcutta etc.

3. Eligible to be  promoted to the Supervisory cadre of  LSG (Lower Selection Grade) norm based posts with grade pay of Rs. 2800/- and thereafter to the cadre of HSG-II (Higher Selection Grade) with grade pay of Rs.4200/- and subsequently to  the cadre of  HSG-I with grade pay of Rs.4600/- respectively on completion of requisite period of satisfactory service.

4. Postal Assistants promoted to the LSG Supervisory cadre  on completing 5 years of satisfactory service will be eligible to appear for limited departmental competitive examination for selection as Superintendent Postal Service group B directly  and on passing the above examination they could be posted as Head of Postal/RMS Divisions in the cadre of Superintendent and Assistant Director in postal Administrative wings such as Regional, Circle offices and Postal Directorate New Delhi as the case may be.

5. Eligible to appear for Inspector (posts) examination on completion of 5 years of satisfactory service. On passing  the above examination they will be appointed as Inspector (Posts) in Postal/RMS Sub Divisions and thereafter will be promoted to the cadre of Asst. Superintendents in Postal Sub Divisions, Divisional/Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi and eligible to be promoted as Superintendents in Postal/RMS Divisions and Asst. Directors  Regional /Circle offices and Postal Directorate,New Delhi according to eligibility. Inspector (Posts) having  5 years of service can directly appear for Postal Service Group B Examinations. Those who have satisfactory service record in the cadre of Superintendent Postal Service Group B are eligible to be promoted in the cadre of Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices /Asst. Postmaster General (Gr. A) and Director of Postal Services etc.  based on their performance.

6. In addition to the  above Graduates working as Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants  (even though not having minimum service) can apply for Combined Graduate level examination  being conducted by Staff selection Commission every year depending upon their eligibility  and choice  can be appointed as Inspector (Posts) under Direct Quota .

7. Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants (who are graduates) working in the Department of Posts  can appear for Civil Service Examination and are eligible to be appointed as  Sr. Superintendent of post Offices directly with promotional prospects  to the cadre of Director of Postal Services, Postmaster General , Chief Postmaster General, Member Postal Service Board, and Director General /Secretary Posts based on their performance and eligibility.

8. Another advantage is relaxation of upper age limit for applying for Government recruitment examination for selection to various officer posts under staff selection commission and Union Public Service Commission. For example, though certain upper age limit has been prescribed for appearing for Combined Graduate level Examination for selection to the posts detailed below, RELAXATION IS ADMISSIBLE TO POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANTS AS PER GOVERNMENT ORDERS, AS THEY ARE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS.

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The NORMAL AGE LIMIT FOR SELECTION AS : Inspector of Income Tax , Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts-/ Assistant Enforcement Officer /Inspector (CBN) Compiler/ Divisional Accountant/ Auditors/ UDCs /Tax Assistants/ Junior Accountant & Accountant /Sub-Inspector (CBN) :27 years

Statistical Investigator Gr.II:  Not exceeding 26 years

Assistant/Sub Inspector in CBI :27 years

AGE RELAXATION APPLICABLE

For Group “B” posts

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service:5 years

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC))

 who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 8 (5 +3)years

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)

Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application 10 (5+5) years

For Group “C” posts

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto40 years of age

Central Govt. Civilian Employees(OBC) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application Upto 43 years of age

Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST)who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application : Upto 45 years of age

Thanks to

Sri.  A.Sivasankaran,

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