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Processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC – CPAO

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Common mistakes by PAOs in processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC – CPAO

CPAO/1T&Tech/Revision(7th CPC)/19.Vol-III (D)/2017-18/12

19.04.2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Common mistakes by PAOs in processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC

7th CPC Pension Revision cases are to be settled in a time bound manner. This office is receiving more than 3000 pension revision cases on daily basis. However, it has been observed that about 5 to 10 percent cases are returned by this office to PAOS due to Various discrepancies. The reasons to return are indicated by this office in each case. To facilitate the PAOs, a list of common mistakes made by PAOs has been prepared and enclosed herewith at Annexure-A.

In view of above all the PAOs are requested to ensure that 7th CPC revision cases are sent correctly to CPAO to speed up the processing of the same in a time bound manner.

Encl: As above

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(Md.Shahid Kamal Ansari)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

ANNEXURE – A

1.DATE OF DEATH OF PENSIONER NOT MENTIONED IN COLUMN 3(b. (FAMILY PENSION CASE)

2.APPLICABILITY OF COMMUTED PENSION MAY BE CHECKED WHETHER ITIS APPLICABLE OR NOT.

3.CLASS/CATEGORY OF PENSI0N UNDER COLUMN 1(g) MAY BE CHECKED.

4.NOTIONAL PAY SHOWN UNDER COLUMN 3(e) MAY BE CHECKED.

5.PAY/NOTIONAL PAY SHOWN IN COLUMN 3(e) ,DOES NOT MATCH WITH PAY FIXED UNDER 7th CPC AS SHOWN IN COLUMN 4(a).

6.LEVEL AND INDEX UNDER COLUMN 4(a)MAY BE CHECKED.

7.BASIC PENSI0N IS NOT MATCHING WITH THE LAST PAY DRAWN AS PER 7TH CPC.

8.PAY MATRIX FOR LEVEL-13 MAY BE CHECKED WITH REFERENCE TO REVISED PAY MATRIX IN TERMS OF MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPTT OF EXPENDITURE) RESOLUTION DATED‐ 16.05.2017

9.PAY MATRIX FOR LEVEL‐ 14 MAY BE CHECKED WITH REFERENCE T0 REVISED PAY MATRIX IN TERMS OF DEPTT.OF PENSION & PENSIONERS WELFARE OM DATED- 13.09.2017.

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7th CPC Children Education Allowance: Self Declaration

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7th CPC Children Education Allowance: Self Declaration

SELF DECLARATION

I Service No. _________Rank_______________ Name ________________________ of Unit ICGS Samarth do hereby certify that my Son / Daughter namely __________________________ Studied in Class _____ Sec ____________ Roll No. ____________________ during Previous Academic Year 2017-2018 in
______________________________________________________________ School.

In the event of any change in the particulars given above which affect my eligibility for Children Education Allowance. I undertake to intimate the same promptly and refund excess payment, if any made to me.

Signature of Govt Servant
Name: _____________________
Rank: _____________________
P.No. _____________________

Place: ______________
Date: ______________

Source: Confederation

7th CPC CEA: Certificate from the Head of Institution / School – Format

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7th CPC CEA: Certificate from the Head of Institution / School – Format

Authority vide Government of India Ministry of Personal P.G and Department of Personal &Training New Delhi
Order No. A-27102/02/2017-Estt. (AL) 16 August 2017
(This order shall be effective from 01 Jul 2017)

CERTIFICATE FROM THE HEAD OF INSTITUTION /SCHOOL
(FOR REIMBURSMENT CEA)

Ref No……………… Date:………………….

It is certified that Master/ Kumari ______________________ having Admission No___________D.O.B____________ Son / Daughter of Mr /Mrs. ________________________
was studying in Class __________ Sec ______ Roll No._____________ during the Previous Academic Year from 2017 to 2018 School / Institution, namely _______________________________________________ vide affiliation Regd No. / Code _______________________________ and pattern ___________________ Curriculum.

Place: ________________

Date:- ________________

Signature of principal
(Affix School Stamp)

Source: Confederation

7th CPC Pay Fixation Tables: Promoted from Level 1 to 2

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7th CPC Pay Fixation Tables: Promoted from Level 1 to 2

7th CPC Pay Fixation Tables: Pay Fixed on the Date of Promotion or Date of Next Increment

Pay Fixation on Promotion or MACP as per FR22(I)(a)(1) after 7th Pay Commission is regulated by the Rule13 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016. This Rule regulates the Pay Fixation on Promotion or MACP to all Central Government Employees to permit to fix their pay on the date of promotion itself and also opts to pay fixation from the Date of Next Increment (DNI).

Pay Fixation on Promotion Date: A Government servant is promoted, will first be given one increment in the current level. Then he will be placed, equal to or next higher matrix pay in the promoted level.

Pay Fixation on Increment Date: A Government servant may allowed to fix his pay from the Date of his Next Increment (either 1st July or 1st January) as per recommendations of 7th Pay Commission. A Government servant is promoted, then, from the date of promotion till his Increment Date (either 1st July or 1st January), he shall be placed at the next higher cell in the promoted level. And then, on Increment Date his pay will be re-fixed and 2 increments (One Annual Increment and another Promotional Increment) will be granted in the same level, and he will be placed at the next higher cell in the promoted level.

We provide a ready reckoner table for promotees from level 1 to level 2. Table describes in two parts such as ‘Pay Fixed on Promotion Date’ and ‘Pay Fixed on Increment Date’

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7th CPC Disability Pension

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7th CPC Disability Pension

Disability Pension

The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommended the following on disability pension:- The Commission is of the considered view that the regime implemented post 6th CPC needs to be discontinued, and recommended a return to the slab based system. The slab rates for disability element for

100 percent disability would be as follows:-
Ranks Levels Rate per month (INR)

Service Officers 10 and above 27000
Honorary Commissioned Officers
Subedar Majors / Equivalents 6 to 9 17000
Subedar / Equivalents
Naib Subedar / Equivalents
Havildar / Equivalents 5 and below 12000
Naik / Equivalents
Sepoy / Equivalents

The above recommendation was accepted and Resolution dated 30.09.2016 issued accordingly.

The 6th CPC dispensation of the calculation of disability element on percentage basis, however, continued for civil side which resulted in an anomalous situation. The issue was accordingly referred to the Anomaly Committee. The Anomaly Committee recommended that parity with civilians for grant of disability element which was granted to the Defence Forces Personnel under 6th CPC may be maintained which was approved by the Cabinet. Government order in this regard has been issued on 4th September, 2017.

Authority: Lok Sabha

Equal Basic Pension Under 7th CPC

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Equal Basic Pension Under 7th CPC

EQUAL BASIC PENSION UNDER SEVENTH CPC

The 7th Central Pay Commission had recommended two formulations for revision of pension of employees who retired before 01.01.2016 and the employees were given option to choose whichever
formulation was beneficial. As per the first formulation, the Commission recommended for revision of pension based on notional pay arrived at by adding the number of increments an employee had earned in the appropriate level while in service.

This formulation was later on examined by a Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare. The Committee recommended that instead of counting of increments earned in the retiring scale and applying directly to the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, a more scientific and rational method would be to refix pay in each successive Pay Commission as per the formula for revision of pay right up to the 7th Pay Commission.

This method of fixing notional pay and pension would benefit a larger number of pensioners as compared to the increment method which benefits only a select segment of pensioners who served for a longer period in the retiring scale without being promoted to a higher grade. This has been accepted by the Government and appropriate orders have been issued.

Authority: Lok Sabha

7th CPC Pay Arrears to Scientists of ICAR

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7th CPC Pay Arrears to Scientists of ICAR

Payment of Arrears on account of implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR

FIN-F.No.1(15)/2016-Budget (Pt.)

Dated the 28th March, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Payment of Arrears on account of implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR reg.

The Competent Authority in the ICAR has approved the implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission for Scientific Staff of ICAR vide F.NO. 1(4)/2017-Per.IV dated 27/03/2018.

2. In so far as the payment of arrears arising due to revision of Pay as per 7th CPC for the Scientific Staff is concerned, it is stated that the Units may utilize the Savings under “Grant-in-Aid-Salaries”, if any, available with them, for making full/part payment of the 7th CPC arrears which would be adjusted at the time of final settlement of arrears. It may be ensured that the Savings available for the purpose are those which have not been communicated to the Council so far as the Savings reported by the Units to the Council have been utilized for grant of additional funds to other units.

3. No additional funds for payment of Arrears may be requested from the Council at this stage viz. during 2017-18.

4. After making the payment of arrears, the units may forward the details of the amount paid, through e-mail at [email protected], to the Council, latest by 31.03.2018.

5. The instructions issued by the Council regarding use of PFMS/FMS for booking/filling of such expenditure may strictly be adhered to.

6. This issues with the approval of Secretary (DAEG)/DG, ICAR.

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(Devendra Kumar)
Director (Finance)

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Defence Civilian Pensioners: Procedure for Revision of Pension

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Defence Civilian Pensioners: Procedure for Revision of Pension

Standard Operating Procedure for REVISION OF PENSION [PRE-2016]
DEFENCE CIVILIAN PENSIONERS AS PER 7th CPC

1. Introduction:
Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of P&PW issued orders vide their OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 12.05.2017 for revision of Pre-2016 Defence Civilian pensioners as per 7th CPC. These orders were circulated by this office vide Circular number C164 dated 30-05-2017. Pension / family pension in respect of all Defence Civilian pensioners / family pensioners who retired / died prior to 01.01.2016, has to be revised by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale / pay band and grade pay at which they retired / died.

1.1. The estimated number of Defence Civilian pensioners is about 5.5 Lakh. Revising pension, issuance and dispatch of PPO at this scale with the existing manpower was a mammoth exercise in itself. If methods adopted in past were to be deployed, the task would have taken more than 3 years. Dispatch of PPO to Head of Offices was a matter of great concern during similar exercises in past since there were a large number of complaints regarding non-receipt of PPOs sent by this office.

1.2. As per the government orders, the methodology of fixation of pension w.e.f.
1.1.2016 is as under:- The fixation of pension will be done by notional pay fixation under each intervening Pay Commission based on the formula for revision of pay. While fixing pay on notional basis, the pay fixation formulae approved by the government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time are to be strictly followed. 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 will be the revised pension and 30% of this notional pay will be the revised family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016. In case of family pensioners who were entitled to family pension at enhanced rate, the revised family pension shall be 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 and shall be payable till the period up to which family pension at enhanced rate is admissible as per existing Rules. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.

1.3 The higher of the two formulations i.e. the pension/family pension already revised in accordance with OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 i.e., multiplication by a factor of 2.57 or the revised pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with Para above, shall be granted to pre-2016 Defence Civilian pensioners as revised pension/family pension with effect from 01.01.2016.

1.4 These orders would not be applicable for the purpose of revision of pension of those pensioners who were drawing Compulsory Retirement Pension under Rule 40 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or Compassionate Allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. The pensioners in these categories would continue to be entitled to revised pension in accordance with the instructions contained in GOI, DP&PWO.M. No. OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 4.8.2016.

1.5 The pension of the pensioners who are drawing monthly pension from the Government on permanent absorption in Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies will also be revised in accordance with these orders. For revision of pension of those pensioners who had earlier drawn one time lump sum terminal benefits on absorption in public sector undertakings etc. and are drawing one-third restored pension will be regulated in terms of P&PW OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW (D) Vol. II dated 23.06.2017, circulated vide this office circular no. C-173 dated 11-08-2017.

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7th CPC Pay Matrix for Scientists of ICAR – Level 10 to 14 in Pay Matrix

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7th CPC Pay Matrix for Scientists of ICAR – Level 10 to 14 in Pay Matrix

Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR

 

 

F. No. 1(4)/2017-Per.IV

Dated: March 27th, 2018

To

The Directors/Project Directors of ICAR Research Institutes/N RC s/Project Directorates/Bureaux

Subject :- Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on recommendations of VIIth CPC.

Sir,

I am directed to state that Indian Council of Agricultural Research (lCAR) has decided to revise the pay scales of Scientists in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification No.1-7/2015-U.II(l) dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the VIIth CPC. as accepted by the Govemment of India. The revised pay scales and other provisions are as under:

2. Revision of Pay Scales:

2.1 The revised pay scales shall be exactly similar to the revised pay scales given as per the M/o HRD letter dated 02.11.2017 strictly in accordance with the equation between the existing pay scales in case of ICAR Scientists and the pay scales applicable to teachers under the UGC framework immediately before 01.01.2016. and no deviation is allowed.

2.2 For fixation of pay of Scientists in the Pay Matrix as on 01.01.2016. the existing pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus RGP) in the pre-revised structure as on 31.12.2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The figure so arrived at is to be located in the Research Level corresponding to the Scientists” Pay Band and RGP in the new Pay Matrix (Annexure – I). If a Cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Research Level. that Cell shall be the Revised Pay: otherwise the next higher Cell in that Research Level shall be the Revised Pay of the Scientist. If the figure arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in that Research Level. then the Pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that Research Level.

If a situation arises whenever more than two stages are bunched together. one additional increment equal to 3% may be given for every two stages bunched. and pay fixed in the subsequent Cell in the Pay Matrix.

2.3 The revised pay scales are as under:

2.3.1

Existing
Pay
Revised
Pay
Scientist
(at RGP Rs. 6000/- in PB Rs 15,600 – 39,100/-)
Scientist
(at Research Level 10 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 57,700/-)
Scientist
(at RGP Rs. 7000/- in PB Rs 15,600 -39,100/-)
Scientist
(at Research Level 11 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 68.900/-)
Scientist/ Sr. Scientist
(at RGP  Rs. 8000/- in PB Rs 15,600 – 39,100/-)
Scientist/Sr.
Scientist (at Research Level 12 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.
79,800/-)
Scientist/
Sr.  Scientist (at RGP Rs. 9000/- in PB Rs 37,400 — 67,000/-)
Scientist/Sr.
Scientist (at Research Level 13A with rationalized entry pay of Rs.
1,31,400/-)
Principal
Scientist (at RGP   Rs. 10000/- in PB Rs 37,400 — 67,000/-)
Principal
Scientist (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.
1,44,200/-)
HoD/HoRS/Project Coordinator
(at RGP Rs. 100001- in PB Rs 37,400 —67,000/-)
HoD/HoRS/Project
Coordinator (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of
Rs.1,44,200/-)
Project
Director/Director/   Assistant Director General at ICAR Hqrs/Joint
Director of IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE & NAARM (at RGP Rs. 10000/- in PB Rs
37,400 — 67,000/-)
Project
Director/Director/ Assistant Director General at ICAR Hqrs/Joint Director of
IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE & NAARM (at Research Level 14 with rationalized
entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
National
Fellow (at RGP Rs. 10000/- in PB Rs 37.400 — 67,000/-)
National
Fellow (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
                                                                 2.3.2
Existing
Pay
Revised
Pay
Director
(NAARM, Hyderabad) Rs.
75000/- (Fixed)
Director
(NAARM, Hyderabad)   Rs. 2,10,000/- (Fixed)
Directors of
IARI, IVRI, NDRI & CIFE Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed) plus Rs. 5,000/-
(Special allowance)
Directors
of IARI, IVRI, NDRI & CIFE Rs. 2,10,000/-(Fixed) plus Rs. 5.000/-(Special
allowance)
National
Professor Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed)
National
Professor Rs.2,10,000/-(Fixed)
Deputy
Director General Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed)
Deputy
Director General Rs. 2,10,000/-(Fixed)

3. Implementation Date: The date of implementation of the above revised pay shall be 1st January 2016.
4. Incentives for higher qualifications: The incentive structure is built-in in the pay structure itself wherein those having M.Phil or PhD. degree or other higher qualifications will progress faster under CAS. Therefore. there shall be no incentives in the form of advance increments for obtaining the degrees of M.Phil or PhD or other higher qualifications.

5. Date of Increment:
5.1 The annual increments to each scientist would move up in the same Research Level. with a scientist moving from the existing Cell in the Research Level to the immediate next Cell in the same Research Level

5.2 There shall be two dates for grant of increments namely. 1st January and 1st July of every year. instead of existing date of 151 July. provided that a scientist shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates depending on the date of appointment or assessment promotion.

6. Fixation of Pay on Promotion: When an individual gets a promotion. his/her new pay on promotion would be fixed in the Pay Matrix as follows:
On promotion. the scientist would be given a notional increment in his existing Research Level of Pay. by moving him/her to the next higher Cell at that level. The pay shown in this Cell would now be located in the new Research Level corresponding to the post to which he/she has been promoted. If a Cell identical with that pay is available in the new level, that Cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher Cell in that level shall be the new pay of the scientist. If the pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in the new level. then the pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that level.

7. Allowances for Scientists in ICAR: As per Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance ID Note No. 1(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018, revision of allowances including NPA shall not be made at present. and the same would be taken up for consideration only after allowances are revised by M/o HRD in case of teachers of U niversities/C olleges under UGC framework. Therefore, all allowances will continue to be paid at the existing pay structure. as if. the pay had not been revised with effect from 01.01.2016.

8. Age of Superannuation: The existing age of superannuation of ICAR scientist is 62 years and the same will continue.

9. 30% of the additional financial impact would be met by ICAR from its own resources.

10. An undertaking shall be taken from every employee to the effect that any excess payment made on account of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Research Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Research Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.

11. Appropriate action may be taken to revise the pay of the Scientists at the Institutes as per the terms and conditions laid down herein and in accordance with the instructions issued by Government of India from time to time and in consultation with the concerned Internal Finance Division/Unit.

This issues with the approval of Competent Authority after concurrence of Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance vide ID Note No. l(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018.

Yours faithfully,

(Chabbilendra Rout)
Special Secretary, DARE &
Secretary. ICAR

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Re-fixation of pay of Running Staff in 7th CPC pay level – NFIR

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Re-fixation of pay of Running Staff in 7th CPC pay level – NFIR

No.I/2/Part IV

Dated: 02/04/2018

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Re-fixation of pay of Running Staff in 7th CPC pay level-reg.
Ref: (i) NFIR’s PNM Item No. 05/2017.
(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/IC/2 dated 21/08/2017 (RBE No. 99/2017)
(iii) NFIR’s letter No. I/2/Part IV dated 20/02/2018.
(iv) Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VIII/2017/R-U/37 dated 07/03/2018 addressed to GS/NFIR.

With reference to reply received from Railway Board vide letter dated 07/03/2018. Federation cites below the specific cases where the running staff promoted during the period July and December, 2016 have not been granted pay re-fixation duly obtaining their option.

(i) On Raipur Division of South East Central Railway, 53 Guard (Goods) PB-I + GP 2800/- were promoted to Senior Guard (Goods) in PB-2 + GP 4200/- on dated 29/07/2016. A copy of notification issued by the Sr. DPO, Raipur Division on 27/07/2016 is enclosed as Annexure to this letter.

(ii) Similarly, 127 Assistant Loco Pilot in PB-I + GP 2400/- were promoted to Loco Pilot (Goods) PB-2 + GP 4200/- on 08th December, 2016 on Kota Division on West Central Railway.

Federation also visualizes that there might be similar cases of Running and other category staff on the different Divisions/Zones where the re-option opportunity not given, resulting loss of fixation benefit.

In this connection, Federation desires to state that in the above situations, the staff were eligible to be continued in the 6th CPC grade pay on promotion and equally opt for a date from which, they should be switched over to 7th CPC pay. These staff when submitted their options to the respective Administrations, they were denied the pay fixation after promotion date, though permissible under the rules. Cases cited above are sufficient to prove that injustice has been done to those promoted in between July and December, 2016 by denying option for pay fixation in 7th CPC pay level after the date of promotion.

NFIR therefore, once again requests the Railway Board to issue clear; classificatory instructions to the Zones, Production Units etc for allowing pay re-fixation in respect of staff who have been promoted during July-December, 2016 on the basis of their option/re-option.

A copy of instructions issued may be endorsed to the Federation.

Yours faithfully,
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary.

Source: NFIR