Regulation of the Date of Next Increment in case of EOL (without medical certificate)

No.16/2/2009-Estt.(Pay I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances 8 Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 2nd July 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regulation of the Date of Next Increment in case of Extra-ordinary leave (without medical certificate) after implementation of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 - clarification regarding.

Consequent upon the implementation of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, the increments in the revised pay structure are to be regulated in terms of Rule 10 of the CCS (RP) Rules 2008. This rule states that ‘there will be a uniform date of annual increment viz. 1″ of July every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st July will be eligible to be granted the increment.”

2.        The issue of regulation of date of next increment in case of EOL (withoutmedical Certificate) after implementation of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure.

3.           It is clarified that except as provided under the conditions laid down in this Department’s OM dated 18.2.1986, qualifying service of less than six months on account of EOL (without medical certificate) between 1″ July of the previous year till 30th June of the year under consideration shall have the effect of postponing the increment to 1st July of the next year. The same stipulation will also be applicable to those cases where the increment became due on 1.7.2006. In terms of this Department’s O.M. No. 13017/20/85-Esn. (L) dated 18.2.1986, EOL granted for the following purposes automatically counts as qualifying service for pension and for increments without any further sanctions:-
(i) EOL granted due to inability of a Government servant to join or rejoin duty on account of civil commotion.
(ii) EOL granted to a Government servant for prosecuting higher technical and scientific studies.
4. Hindi version will follow

(Rita Mathur)
Director

GRADEPAY-4200 FOR MASTER CRAFTSMAN --MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ORDER

          The grade structure in the industrial as well as in the non-industrial trades, wherever already available and the pay scales of the Defence artisan staff shall stand modified w.e.f. 1.1.2006 as under:

(1) Skilled -                          Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 1900

(2) Highly Skilled Grade II – Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 2400

(3) Highly Skilled Grade I – Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 2800

(4) Master Craftsman –       Pay Band PB-2 Grade Pay Rs. 4200

         Wherever the grade structure in the Industrial as well as Non-Industrial trades is already existing in the ratio of 45:55, the erstwhile Skilled and Highly Skilled, and 25% of Highly Skilled in the grade of Master Craftsman, the following will apply:

45% of the posts may be granted the pay scale of Skilled Worker (Grade pay of Rs. 1900 in the Pay Band PB-1);

25% of remaining 55% may be granted the pay scale of Master Craftsman (Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 in the pay band PB-2);

           The remaining posts may be divided in a ratio of 50:50 and redesignated as Highly Skilled Worker Grade-II (Grade Pay of Rs. 2400 in pay band PB-1) and Highly Skilled Worker Grade-1 (Grade pay of Rs. 2800 in pay band PB-1).
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BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE 2010-MOST IMPORTANT

BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE -2010

CIRCULAR

National Council (JCM) 46th Meeting

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NATIONAL COUNCIL (JCM)46th MEETING WAS HELD ON 15-05-2010 AT RAILBHAVAN

Grade Pay Rs.4200 to Master Crafts Man -Approved by Ministry of Finance (Department of expenditure)

Granting higher pay scale to Master Crafts Man (MCM)

To

The Hon’ble Minister of Defence

Govt. of India

Ministry of Defence

South Block, New Delhi – 11001

Sub:  Early finalization of the Fast Track Committee decision in granting higher pay scale to Master Crafts Man (MCM)

Sir,

    Master Craftsman in Defence were granted Rs.4500-7000 pay scale by Vth CPC where as in Railways, they were granted Rs.5000-8000 during 2000 w.e.f. 1.1.1996. This issue of parity in the pay scale of MCM was referred to VI CPC brought by bringing down the pay scale to MCM in Railways Rs.4500-7000 at par with Defence.

The demand was raised before the Govt. of India, and was agreed to refer to the Fast Track Committee to enhance the pay to PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + 4200 Grade Pay. Accordingly Ministry of Defence, Department of Expenditure issued Gazette Notification by amending the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 during july, 2009.

MCM – Rs.4500-7000 – Revised to Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.4200

HS   – Rs.4000-6000  – HS – I        Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.2800

HS   – Rs.4000-6000 –  HS – II       Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.2400

The above revised 4 grades structure at par with Railways was worked out-by M of D by distributing ration between MCM, HS-I, HS-II of SK as 20.5%, 20.5% & 45% respectively. Also granting the revised enhanced pay scale effecting from 1.1.2006 and granting exemption for HS-I from Trade Test as one time relaxation.

The proposal was sent to Defecne (Finance) and in turn it was referred to DOP&T. The approval was received on 26.2.2010. The when referred to Defence (Finance), again the matter was referred to Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Now pending at Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Due to delay even after granting higher scales to MCM and HS Grade-I, MACPs granting financial upgradation w.e.f. 1.9.2008 is also pending. Many people are retiring. It is therefore requested that Hon’ble RM may intervene in this matter to get the clearance both from Ministry of Finance and Defence Finance and to issue necessary orders for implementation in this, there are about 60 to 70,000 employees are involved and awaiting eagerly.

This is submitted with reference to our (INDWF) discussions held with RM on 26.1.2010 at 16.00 Hrs. along with Shri. Ashok Singh, President INDWF, at your Office.

Thanking You.

Yours sincerely,

(R.Srinivasan)

General Secretary

  

Issue of recruiting ex Trade Apprentice in Ord. Fys.

INDWF/RM/M of D/2010

29.03.2010

To

The Hon’ble Minister of Defence

Govt. of India

Ministry of Defence

South Block, New Delhi

Sir,

Sub: Early finalization of SLP pending before Hon’ble Supreme Court of the issue of recruiting ex Trade Apprentice in Ord. Fys.

In continuation to our (INDWF) discussion held with Hon’ble Raksha Mantir on 2303.2010 at his office, we would like to submit the details in the mater of Directly Recruitment in Ordnance Fys. In Tamil Nadu.

Few Ex-Trade Apprentice of Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. Trichy, Tamil Nadu challenged the decision of Ordnance Factory Board before Hon’ble High court, Madurai Bench that Ordnance Factories trained Ex-Trade Apprentices are only considered for employment in Ordnance Factories and claiming that all those trained under apprentice Act 1961 should be traded as equal and opportunity should be given equally to all.

The Petitioners got the judgment in their favor during July, 2007. Further SLP was filed by Ordnance Factory Board before Hon’ble Supreme Court due to legal opinion given by additional soliciter general. No further recruitment could be done in HVF, Engine Factory, Ordnance Factory Trichy and Ordnance Factory Medak, AP.

For recruitment, posts have sanctioned given but, Fys could not proceed for recruitment even the selected candidates could not be appointed due to pending court case.

Fys are in need of man Power due to acute shortage and increased production targets. Therefore , we request you ot kindly take necessary action steps from Ministry of Defence in expedite the case for getting an early judgment in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

(R.Srinivasan)

BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE 2010 OF INDWF

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Proceedings of the steering committee of JCM III level council of OFB

     INDWF/Circular/005/2010

         Date: 14.03.2010
To
All The Affiliated to INDWF
(Ordnance Factories)

Sub: Proceedings of the steering committee of JCM III level council of OFB held on 12.03.2010 at OFB HQRS, Kolkata.
            The 9th steering committee of 11th Term JCM III Level Council, OFB hled on 12-03-2010 at OFB HQRS, Kolkata under the chairman ship of DDG/Admin. During the meeting the following points were discussed and the decision/position/progress to given below.


1. Payment of Night Duty Allowance arrears on the Notional Basic of IVth CPC + DA + Increment + Promotion between 1.1.1996 till date:

Clarification of NDA which is now being paid on IV CPC pay scales from 1.1.96 was demanded to calculate by adding the increased DA + Earned Increments, Promotion / ACP etc., till date. This was agreed by OFB, Revised package by PC of A factories was issued. Few factories have paid the arrears and calculating on the revised package.
It was insisted that many factories have not paid. It should be ensured that all the ordnance factories should make the arrears payment and the details should be given in the next meeting.

2.OT Payment on revised VI CPC Pay:

 It was demanded that the OT allowances should be paid on the VI CPC scale without further delay. It was informed to OFB that Railway Board issued orders recently to pay OT allowance on the revised pay w.e.f. 1.9.2008 by calculating HRA, TA, DA and Ration Allowance.
Similarly it was demanded to calculating OT pay to ordnance factory employees without further delay on the revised pay.

3.Co-Relation of piece work profit on revised pay:

It was demanded that there should not be any further delay to Co-Relate the piece work profit in the minimum of the pay band with Grade Pay.

4.Payment of piece work profit to those employees who were promoted / Granted ACP on the upgraded Pay / Grade Pay:

Though the Co-relation is delayed, but the employees who were promoted / granted ACP after 1.9.2008 have not paid piece work profit on their pay. It was agreed to consider and was referred to PC of A fys.

Demanded the following:

a) MACP benefit to Teaching staff of Ordnance factories.

b) Merger of AF / FM / SH with JWM or to promote ch/man to AF immediately.
c) Holding of DPC for PR Teachers for their promotion.
d) Continuing of Risk Allowance and Patient Care Allowance.
e) Granting of EL 30 days to Direct Workers without delay.
f) Granting of incentive to Labourer SSK working in maintenance sections.
g) Early clearance of SLP to allow Direct Recruitment in HVF, OFT, OFP madek and EFA.
h) Special increments granted to stenographers through Arbitration Award should be treated as Part of Pay.
i) Granting of Departmental OT 3 ¼ Hrs. for Piece Workers to be considered. PC of A fys agreed to consider.
j) Early sanction of Manpower to Ordnance Factories during the year 2010-11 for Direct Recruitment against wastage vacancies arised during the previous year.
k) Cadre review proposal by OFB for para medical staff should be forwarded to Mof D by OFB without further delay.
l) Pharmacists awarded Rs.4200 Grade Pay should be granted w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and the clarification deleting of 2 years should be made clear.
m) Cadre review proposal for all categories should be prepared and forwarded to consultation with staff side and accordingly Recruitment Rules should be amended.
n) The residency period prescribed by DOP&T should not the followed wile filling the vacancies fallen prior to 1.9.2008 and as per Recruitment Rules only should be followed.
o) Removal of stagnation for store Keeping staff (SK & Supervisor) after the merger of Ch/man II & I , the vacancies fallen will be filled by promotion.
p) Agreed to declare the advertisement for filling the Ch/man vacancies through LDCE by April.

Further OFB agreed to consider the following.

Ø NIES who have got Rs.1900 Grade Pay, if willing to become labour SSK (GP Rs.1800) Grade Pay will be considered since their pay will e protected as per recent Government orders.
Ø Laborer USK now become Laborurer SSK their up gradation will be ignored for MACP. Their promotion to SK also will not be counted for MACP orders were issued.
Ø Agreed to grant Compassionate Appointments to those who were offered appointment prior to VI CPC orders even if they are less than matriculate but will be placed in S1 - Scale (OFB issued order instruction No.63/2009(PCC) dt 29.12.2009.

Ø Recovery of subscription to wards GPF for new pension scheme employees under scheme – II was discussed but were informed that the matter may be discussed at national council (JCM).

OFB asked the federations, to submit their cadre review proposal to within seven days, so that OFB can in corporate in their proposal and consult with the federations. You many forward proposals for the following cadres.
Ø Industrial Employees
Ø Store Keeping Staff
Ø Supervisor Staff (Ch/man to JWM)
Ø Fire Fighting Staff
Ø Cart while group ‘D’
Ø Stenographers Cadre
Ø Hindi/Raj basha Cadre.
Regarding the four grade structure of Artisan (Trades Man) and upgardation of MCM Grade Pay to Rs.4200 and HS-I Grade Pay to Rs.2800 was referred to DoP&T and the same was approved by DoP&T and sent to Mof Defence on 26.2.2010.
Now the file was sent to Defecnce (Finance) for their approval. Now pending there. Any moment, it can be cleared. We have asked one time relaxation for Highly Skilled from Trade Test and to give effect from 1.1.2006. Due to this, MACPS also pending in many factories. MCM will be feeder grade to Ch/man infuture.
with regards
R.Srinivasan

MACP SCHEME-CLARIFICATION FOR MERGED GRADES

TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE RULES -CLARIFICATION

Meternity Leave enhanced from 135 days to 180 days for Industriel Employees of MOD

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GRANT OF HALF DAY CASUAL LEAVE TO THE INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES OF MOD

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Membership Verification -CIRCULAR

No. INDWF/Membership Verification /2009                                                       Date: 27/12/2009



To,
                 All Office Bearers/ Working Committee Members and Special Invitees of INDWF
                                  All affiliated Unions of INDWF.


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                       Kindly refer to our circular dated 17.12.2009 in which we have given the details about the Membership verification of all Unions affiliated to Recognized Federations, registered Unions and the Associations affiliated to confederation of Recognised Association (CDRA) to be held on 03.02.2009.

                       We have mentioned in the circular dated 17.12.2009 about 14 points for your information. In addition to above, we further would like to give the following details for your information and action.
 All our affiliated Unions are requested to give the following to the Head of Establishment in writing.

i) Name of the Union.

ii) Copy of the affiliation certificate issued by INDWF.

iii) Latest receipt of levy paid to INDWF.

iv) Symbol of Union used in Works Committee election.

               Claiming that the Union is functioning and demanding to include the Union in the verification together with symbol and the name of INDWF.

 Voters list will be published on 10.01.2010 to the information of all.

All receipts of objections, addition/omission be rectified and final list is to be declared by 20.01.2010.

               Model Ballot papers should be obtained by Union from the Management and to be displayed to the information of all employees.

• All category of employees of Group “C” including cooks in industrial canteens up to the Grade pay Rs.4200/- are eligible to participate in the verification.

• Flex/Digital Board for publicity with Federation Name, Union name and symbol be placed for publicity.

• Union should approach all the eligible voters fro favouring/voting to our Union.

• Hand bills may be issued about our achievements during this past 4 years from 2005-09.

                   Effective publicity, propaganda, gate meetings, canvassing should be done since the results are counted for JCM-IV level seats also.

                    During the polling and counting of votes, Union representatives should remain as Agents like in the Works Committee elections. This is more than Works Committee elections. The prestige of Federation and Unions are involved.

                     Employees drawing grade pay Rs.4200/- including OS, Asst, Pharmacist and similar Non-industrial personnel (excluding charge man) in industrial Establishment ( Fys, Depots, MES, DRDO etc) are eligible to vote.

                  All other non-industrial employees (including erstwhile group “D”) and clericial, store keeping staff can participate in the voting and can vote in favor of Unions also. If they wish since they are also coming under the definition of workmen. After the results the following details of voting of each Union may be sent to Federation (INDWF)

                 Name of Union Total Votes of Unit (Employees) Total Nos of Votes polled No of votes secured by each Union/ Association Percentage secured by our Union.

               Kindly make necessary steps and if required any further clarification you may contact the General Secretary, INDWF.

Yours Sincerely,

(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY
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                Achievements of INDWF in respect of the Defence civilian Employees matters from its formation to till date (1959-2009)

                Indian National Defence Workers Federation is one of the premier trade Union organizations of the Defence civilian Employees functioning for the last 50 years.

               This Federation is representing in various JCM Councils of HQRS JCM III Levels such as Army, Navy, Airforce, DGQA, DGAQA, DGOF, DRDO, Ministry of Defence and in National Council JCM since its formation ( from 1966) and representing effectively and sorted out many issues of Defence Civilian Employees and protecting their interests. Through various pay commissions right from II, III rd, IV th, Vth and VI th Pay Commission, the pay scale were revised timely. Originally, the demand was for the Govt employees was at par with Railways and subsequently the demand was parity with Public Sector in IV the CPC. Now we have achieved the parity even more than Public Sector employees through VI th CPC recommendations.

            After III rd CPC, Expert classification committee was appointed and further anomalies committee was appointed to upgrade the pay scales of the Group ‘D’ and ‘C’ employees of Industrial employees in Defence.

• Through these committees, the scales of Rs.196+10, were merged with Rs.210-290.

• Industrial ratio of 15:20:65 was introduced for 23 trades initially.

• Semi skilled appointments were declared against skilled vacancies.

• On completion of 2/3 years in semiskilled grade they were promoted to skilled grade.

• MCM grade was introduced 10% against 15% of HS Grade-I

• In Ordnance Factories through Guha Committee (JCM III Sub-committee) 267 trade were brought down to 64 trades by rationalization of trades (Abolition and merger)

• Out of the rationalization, we have made 12000 promotions to various grades during Dec, 1999.

• Through V th CPC, the demand for introduction of Assured Career Progression (ACP) (Minimum 2 promotions in total service career) was introduced w.ef. 09.08.1999. DRTC.

• (Flexible promotion scheme) was introduced for Technical staff of DRDO which is now giving promotions for 30 % every year after completion of 5 years.

• During 2002, the demand for re-structuring of industrial trades in Defence was made to agree by the Govt of India, and the revised ratio was introduced w.e.f. 20.05.2003 as a result of which :

               • MCM grade was created for all industrial trades with 25% of 55 HS grade.

              • 45% : 55 % Ratio was introduced for skilled and HS grade ( HS II & HS I merged)

              • MCM was declared as not a regular promotion grade.

              • Given effective from 20.05.2003 retrospectively.

             • One time relaxation from trade test and qualifying service (minimum service)

             • About 70,000 employees of Defecne out of 2.08 Lakhs Trades man got promotion opportunities in one stroke.

• After introduction of ACP scheme, with our continuous efforts, semi skilled to skilled promotion was ignored and HSK to MCM was also not counted for ACP. With this decision, employees appointed as semiskilled on completion of 12 & 24 years of service elevated to Rs.5000-8000. This has given a big relief to many thousands of employees in Defence from their stagnation. This was a biggest achievement of INDWF as this was only demanded by INDWF and made the Govt to accept.

• Major achievement was to remove the disparity in Earned Leave between Industrial employees and other NIES and NGOS in Defence in respect of accumulation and encashment. Govt of India agreed during Nov 2006 to enhance accumulation of EL up to 300 days and total encashment.

• Encashment of EL up to 30 days for IES in Defence.

• Appointment of VI th CPC and revision of pay scales after 10 years. Early appointment and timely implementation w.e.f. 01.01.2006 was achieved. Payment of arrears in cash. A total achievement was due to INTUC and INDWF efforts.

• Enhancement of minimum Bonus ceiling from Rs 2500/- to 3500/- by issuing special Ordnance on 27.10.2007 with effect 2006-07 and payment of arrears for 2006-07 and 2007-08. This was made applicable to Defence employees also.

• Appointment of National Anomaly committee and Departmental Anomaly committee to remove the anomalies of Vith CPC.

• Un-skilled and SSK labourer Posts are merged and placed in Rs. 1800/- GP and earlier Promotions/ACP were not counted for future ACP.

• Fireman Scale up gradation to Rs 1900/- and merger of Fireman II & I.

• Clerical Cadre Review was implemented in Ord Fys.

• Removal of Stagnation of Store keepers, Supervisors on completion of 12 years is under consideration.

• Giving Piece Work Profit to Piece Workers from the date of Promotion instead of pending Pay fixation.

• Granting of Rs 100/- Minimum Promotions benefit to those HS I Promoted between 1-1-1996 – 19-05-1997.

• NDA- Payment of arrears of NDA between 1996 till date on Ivth CPC Notional Pay taking into DA, Annual increment, Promotions etc.

• Direct Recruitment in Skilled for Ex Trade APP.

• Still INDWF is continuing its efforts to achieve many issues pending before Govt of India.

(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY

“DEMAND WEEK” from 18/01/2010 to 23/01/2010

 No. INDWF/WC RESOLUTION/3001/2009                                  Date: 27/12/2009


To,

                All The Affiliated Unions of INDWF,
              All Office Bearers, Working Committee Members/Special Invitees of INDWF
              Chairman/Secretary of Regional/Zonal Councils – INDWF

Dear Colleagues,

      The working Committee meeting of INDWF held from 23.12.2009 to 24.12.2009 for 02 days at Ammunition Factory, Kiree Pune. The Working Committee after having prolonged deliberations, it was unanimously resolved to observe “DEMAND WEEK” from 18/01/2010 to 23/01/2010 demanding the Govt of India and Ministry of Defence to take early decisions on the following pending issues concerning to Govt. employees and particularly to the Defence Civilian Employees.

DEMANDS

01) Exemption of Professional Tax to Defence Civilian Employees in all the States.

02) Up Gradation of Pune and Kanpur City to A1 Status.

03) Scrap New Pension Scheme.

04) Remove the Ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointments.

05) Accident Death victims wards/family members should be provided 100 % employment opportunities to immediately without linking to 5 % ceiling.

06) All group “C” appointments should be done through local employment exchange and not through Employment News /Newspapers to provide employment opportunities to local people.

07) Grant CSD Canteen facilities to the Retired employees.

08) Grant overtime Allowance, Piece Work Co-Relation on revised Pay w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

09) Continue the Risk Allowance by revising to double rate and in addition introduce Risk Insurance Scheme.

10) Increase the Quantum of Payment of Central Govt employee’s insurance scheme (CGIES) from Rs 30,000 to 1.50 Lakhs.

11) Revise the Night Duty Allowance rates on VI CPC Pay Scale (PB + GP)

12) Remove the clause of Deputations for filling up the posts in Group “C” posts in DG EME Directorate.

13) De centralize the Promotions of MCM under the appointing Authority level to effect this Promotions earliest in MES, DG EME and other Army establishment.

14) Area Unions functioning in MES formed prior to 1979 restricted their functioning as per their recognition and as per their byelaws.

15) All the Directorates under Ministry of Defense after the VI CPC should submit Cadre Review Proposals in respect of group “C” and Group “B” categories.

16) Remove all the Pay Commission Anomalies submitted to the Govt of India.

17) Revise the rate of Fixed Medical Allowance Rs 100/- to Rs 1000/- and also introduce Medical Insurance Scheme.

18) Modify the MACP by granting financial Up gradation on Promotional Higher archy and not Grade Pay higher archy

19) Exclude combatants for providing compassionate appointments against 5 % Quota. Totally it should be given to Civilians only.

20) Re fix the Grade Pay for PB-I group by taking 40 % of the end pay of each grade by revising the Grade Pay of Rs 1800, 1900, 2000,2400 and 2800/- as was done in respect of PB II, III & IV

21) Include HRA, TA & Small Family increment for the Calculation of Over time Allowance.

22) All the Casual employees working in Defence should be regularized against the future recruitments.

23) Contractorisation, Privatization, outsourcings should be stopped in Defence by filling all the Posts remaining Vacant due to ban on recruitment.

24) Employees should be granted HRA when vacated the Govt. Accommodation after constructing own houses and availing the House Building Loans and Advances.

25) Gant 30 days EL to the Piece workers equally as per Govt of India orders and granting of only 18 days in a year is arbitrary.

26) Granting of encashment of EL + HPL for 300 days to employees at the time of superannuating only from Sept 2008 should be given retrospectively w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

27) Women Industrial Employees are deceived 180 days Maternity Leave from 120 days which is to be granted to them also as par with other Women employees.

28) Withdraw the orders Postponing annual increment in case employee availed 01 day EOLWP during the period from January to June 30th of the increment year.

29) Income Tax Ceiling Rs 1.10 Lakhs to be enhanced to Rs 3.00 Lakhs.

30) Remove OT disparity among the group “C” employees ( Direct & Indirect).

            To achieve and settle the above Pending demands of the Defence Civian Employees, all the affiliated Unions are requested to observe/Conduct Demand Week from 18.01.2010 to 23.01.2010 by adopting the following:

1. Issuing Hand Bills mentioning all the demands and the Programme of agitations.

2. Conducting Gate meetings.

3. Holding Demonstrations at the Gates

4. Wearing of Demand Badges.

5. Submission of memorandum addressed to Defence Minister and Secretary, Ministry of Defence through Head of the Establishment.

6. Holding of Processions/Rally by the affiliated Unions on the last day in all the centers.
           The above programme may be successfully conducted with full enthusiasm in order to achieve and to get better results in the membership verification to be held on 03.02.2010 among the Unions.

Completion report may be sent to the Federation together with handbills, Photographs etc.



 Yours Sincerely,
(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY

Copy to :-

01) Dr. G.Sanjeeva Reddy, MP
President, INTUC,
No.4, Bhai Veer Singh Marg,
NEW DELHI

02) Shri. Ashok Singh, For information please.
President, INDWF
No.4, Bhai Veer Singh Marg,
NEW DELHI

MACP -CLARIFICATION

An explanation regarding  MACP clarification is sent along with working committee meeting circular to all the Office bearers, Working committee Membersof INDWF.

          

INDWF WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING -CIRCULAR

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"Effective grievance redressal system to ensure that no pensioner is put to any inconvenience"- Dr Pallam Raju

                The Defence Minister Shri AK Antony has underlined the need to complete projects within the stipulated timeframe.  Addressing a gathering here today after inaugurating a complex of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), he commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which was the construction agency, for not only completing the project on time but also avoiding cost overruns. Lamenting the huge losses incurred by Central and State Governments due to delays in long gestation projects on account of time and cost overruns, Shri Antony motivated the DRDO to complete vital projects in time, saying that the organisation has proved that given the sincerity and will, it can deliver and meet its objectives.


       Assuring the Government’s commitment to provide adequate manpower and fulfil the infrastructure needs, the Defence Minister asked Defence Finance officials to help the Services attain their targets. “Your officers must not only monitor the progress of budget utilization, but also come up with innovative solutions to help the Services manage their funds in an efficient and a transparent manner”, he said. The DAD has an important role to perform since the Defence Budget constitutes the single largest head of expenditure in the Union Budget, after interest payments, Shri Antony noted.

               He commended the DAD officials for timely release of all pay arrears, well before Diwali, on account of Sixth Central Pay Commission implementation, to the Armed Forces personnel, numbering a huge 1.2 million. “Quick and efficient authorization, revision and payment of rightful dues to more than two million defence pensioners is and must be one of the topmost priority areas for the Government”, he added.

                 In his address the Minister of State for Defence Dr MM Pallam Raju welcomed the constitution of an effective grievance redressal system to ensure that no pensioner is put to any inconvenience. Dr Pallam Raju said that the Pension Adalats are being held regularly in different parts of the country to reach out to the pensioners. He asked the DAD to leverage the benefits of technology by transforming the current systems to an entirely computerized environment. “New initiatives include computerized generation of Pension Payment Orders, creation of pensioner profile and document imaging and management system for old records”, he added.

            Shri Vinod Rai, Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Smt. Indu Liberhan, Secretary (Defence Finance) and Smt Bulbul Ghosh, Controller General of Defence Accounts, also spoke on the occasion. Dr VK Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, Secretary Defence Research and Director-General, DRDO, was among the distinguished guests present on the occasion.
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40 DAYS BONUS(PLB) FOR CIVILIANS OF ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

GOVERNMENT ORDERS FROM MINISTARY OF FINANCE

INDWF/ALL/UNION/CIRCULAR/09/2009

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INCLUSION OF HRA FOR CALCULATION OF OVERTIME ALLOWANCE

MCM(5000-8000)-MOD ISSUED ORDER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ISSUED ORDER FOR RE DESIGNATION OF HS
TO HS-I AND HS-II. AND GRADE PAY FOR MCM-Rs.4200/-
WE PUBLISHED THE ENGLISH AND HINDI VERSION OF ORDER BELOW.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ORDERS

RECENTLY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ISSUED MANY ORDERS. THE LIST OF THE ORDERS HAS BEEN SENT TO INDWF.WE PUBLISHED HERE FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CLICK THE ORDERS TO SEE THE FULL DETAILS.

Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus ) to Central Government Employees for the year 2008-2009.

No.7/23/2007/E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi the 28th August,2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus ) to Central Government Employees for the year 2008-2009.

The under signed is directed to convey the sanction of the President to the grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus ) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the year 2008-2009 to the Central Government Employees in Group C and D and all non-gazetted employees in Group B, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. The Calculation ceiling of Rs.3500/- remain unchanged. The payment will also be admissible to the Central Police and Para-military Personnel and Personnel of Armed Forces. The orders will be deemed to extended to the employees of Union Territory Administration which follow the other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.

2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:-

(i) Only those employees who were in service on 31.3.2009 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2008-2009 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months service (rounded off to the nearest number of months)

(ii)The quantum of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling which ever is lower.To calculate Non-PLB(Ad-hoc bonus)for one day ,the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4(average number of days in a month)This will there after be multiplied by the number of days bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of Rs. 3500/-(where actual average emoluments exceed Rs. 3500X30/30.4=Rs. 3453.95 (rounded off to Rs.3454/-)

(iii)The casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 days week for at least 240 days for 3 years or more (206 days in each year for 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 days week ) be eligible for this Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) payment. The amount of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) payable will be Rs.1200x30/30.4 i.e.Rs.1184.21(rounded off to Rs.1184/-) Incases where the actual emoluments fall below Rs.1200/-p.m.,the amount will be calculated on actual monthly emoluments.

(iv) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

(v)The clarificatory orders issued vide this Ministry’s OM No.F.14(10)-ECooRD/88 dated 4.10.1988, as amended from time to time, would hold good.

3. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to the respective Heads to which the pay and allowances of these employees are debited.

4. The expenditure on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) is to be met from with in the sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries /Departments for the current year.5.In so for as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned , these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

RENU JAIN
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

60% ARREARS FINANCE MINISTRY ISSUED ORDER

F.No.l/l/2008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Implementation Cell

Payment of second instalment of arrears on account ofimplementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission'srecommendations.

As communicated vide this Department's Resolution No.l/l/2008-ICdated 29th August, 2008, the Government had decided that the arrears onaccount of implementation of Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendationswill be paid in cash in two instalments - first instalment of 40% during the year2008-09 and the remaining 60% in the financial year 2009-10.The first instalmentbas already been paid in 2008-09. It has now been decided that the remaining60% of arrears may now be paid to the concerned Government servants.

2. Further, as already stipulated vide this Department's O.M. No.1(2)/ EV/2008 dated 17th August, 2009, in the case of post-01.01.2004 entrantsinto the Central Government, the second instalment of arrears may be releasedonly after individual application forms for registration to the New PensionScheme have been obtained by the DDO/PAO from the concerned Governmentservant.

3. As in the case of the first instalment of arrears, Government servants willbe permitted to deposit their arrears in their GPF Accounts. Though notmandated, Government servants are encouraged to deposit their arrears in their GPF accounts

(ALOK SAXENA)
DIRECTOR

Finance Ministry approved Rs.5000-8000(Rs.4200 Grade Pay) for MCM

Dear affiliates,
You are aware that the demand for granting Rs.5000-8000 to MCM in Defence at par with Railways was persued by INDWF with M of D. Later this was refused by VI CPC and the same was not considered. Railways MCM was also brought down to Rs.4500-7000 at par with Defence.
INDWF vide our letter No.INDWF/RM/30/2004 dt.28.9.2008 represented to Ministry of Defence to refer the issue to Fast Track Committee and was replied by M of D vide their letter No.PCI to F.No.1088/2008-D(einl) dt.8.11.2008 addressed to General Secretary, INDWF stating that the matter was placed before the Fast Track Committee along with Railways.
Subsequently a meeting was held with M of D on 19.6.2008 and with Ministry of finance(Expenditure) on 19.2.2009 and was agreed to grant Rs.5000-8000 provided it in agreed to demerge Highly Skilled in to Highly Skilled I and Highly Skilled II grades.

Now Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) issued amendment to G.S.R.552(E) to Central Civil Services(Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 for the workshop staff as follows and issued Notification through Gazette of India on 28.7.2009 published by the controller of publications, New Delhi-110 054.

Highly Skilled:-

Existing------------------Revised

Rs.4000-6000 ----------4000-6000 (50%) - PB-1 - GP-2400

Rs.4000-6000 --------- 4500-7000 (50%) - PB-1 GP-2800

Master Craftsman:

Rs.4500-7000 - ----5000-8000 - PB-2 - GP-4200

Now M of D will issue the orders for implementation based on the above amendments approved by Finance Ministry (Expenditure). According to which the ratio will be as follows;-

Present-------------------Revised
MCM - 14%------------- MCM - 14%

HS - 41% --------------- HS I - 20.5%

-------------------------HS II - 20.5%

SK-45%-----------------SK- 45%

(i) 14% MCM will get increase in Grade Pay from 2800 to 4200 i.e., Rs.1400 total increase.
(ii) From HS – 20.5% will be promoted to Grade Pay from Rs.2400 to 2800 increase Rs.400 Grade Pay.
The date of effect will be from 1.1.2006 .MOD will issue clear orders.

R.SRINIVASAN

General Secretary,

INDWF

Setting Up Of Ordnance Factory at Rajgir

The present status of the project is given below:

(i) Contracts for procurement of the different plants to be set up in the factory have been concluded.

(ii) The administrative building of the factory and a few other buildings for a school and a hospital have been completed. Work for arrangement of bulk power has also been completed.

The project was originally sanctioned by the Cabinet Committee on Security in 2001. Further steps for implementation could be taken only after the trials of the product (bio modular charge system for artillery guns) were completed by the Army in March 2003. When a global tender was issued it was found that the offers received were much higher than the sanctioned cost. The Ministry of Defence had then decided to put the project on hold and appoint an expert committee for reviewing the project. After examining the report of the expert committee it was finally decided in July 2007 to go ahead with the project. The revised project was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security in January 2009.

The project is scheduled to be completed by August 2011. However, in view of the case registered by CBI against Shri Sudipta Ghosh, former DGOF and some others, it has been decided by the Ministry of Defence to put on hold for the present all procurement cases with Israeli Military Industries, Israel, on whom the contract for supply of Bi Modular Charge System Plant has been placed, till further orders.

information was given by Minister of Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Kaushalendra Kumar in Lok Sabha today.

DEMAND WEEK BY INDWF 10-8-2009 TO 14-8-2009

OBSERVING DEMAND WEEK FROM 10-8-2009 TO 14-8-2009 BY INDWF

Dear friends,

INDWF, in its working committee meeting held on 23-07-2009 at New Delhi under the chairmanship of Sri. Ashok Singh, resolved to observe the protest week demanding to fully implement the orders of Revised Pay on the recommendation of VI CPC and its related issues including the payment of 60% arrears on VI CPC revised pay.

All the affiliated unions are requested to fully observe the demand week with full enthusiasm and following all the methods of Gate meetings, Issue of Hand bills ,Wearing Badges, Holding Demonstrations, Procession etc…Also you may submit a memorandum to the Defence Secretary and Head of the Directorates, through your Head of the Establishments during the demand week.

On completion of the programme kindly submit the report to the Federation. Programme should be successfully adopted to raise the image of INDWF.

Yours Sincerely
R.SRINIVASAN
GENERAL SECRETARY

INDWF WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN THE WORKING COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD ON 23-7-2009 AT NEW DELHI.

The working committee meeting held on 23-7-2009 at New Delhi discussed at length about the implementation of VI CPC recommendations by Government of India vide their OM dated 29-8-2008. The working committee while conveying its fullest satisfaction on certain modifications in the pay and allowances by the government of India, but strongly felt that despite having discussions at Ministry of Defence and at various Directorates Level Hqrs, the following issues are not yet settled or implemented fully. Also the benefits related to the implementation of the revised pay scales have not been granted.

I. Merger of grades/Post
a. CHARGEMAN Grd II and I
b. Asst. Foreman/Foreman/Store-holder with JWM
c. Asst. with office Supdt.
d. Personnel Asst. II & I
e. Fireman II & I
II. UPGRADATION OF PAY SCALES
a. Fireman Pay scale in the Grade Pay of Rs. 1,900/-
b. Nursing staff
c. Teaching Staff
d. Personnel Secretary
e. Jr.Works Manager.

III. a. Extending the payment of Risk Allowance and introducing Risk Insurance Scheme.
b. Continuation of Hospital Patient care Allowance Patient Care Allowance .
c. Granting Overtime Rates/Pay on Revised Pay w.e.f.01-01-2006
d. Co-Relation of Piece Work Profit on Revised Pay.
e. Revision of Night Duty Allowance on Revised Pay.

IV . Review of Modified Assured Career Progression by Granting the grade pay of promotional hierarchy as existed in the earlier ACP Scheme.

V. Early Payment of arrears 60% on Pay Revision.

The working committee unanimously resolved to observe demand week
from 10-8-2009 to 14-8-2009 to protest against the delay in
taking decision to fully implement the orders of Government of India on the
recommendation of VI CPC.
Therefore working committee decided to direct the affiliated unions to observe demand week by conducting Gate meetings, Issue of Hand bills ,Wearing Badges, Holding Demonstrations, Taking Procession and submission of memorandum through their respective Head of the Establishments addressed to the Defence Secretary ,Government of India

INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION OF T-90 TANKS

Technology transfer agreement for T-90 tanks

The contract for transfer of technology for licensed production of T-90 tanks was signed on Feb 15,2001 between Government of India and Federal State Unitary Enterprise “State Corporation ‘Rosvoorouzhenic’ Russian Federation.” Production of T-90 tanks has commenced In Ordnance Factories.
So far 186 tanks have been supplied by assembly of Semi-Knocked Down/Completely Knocked Down kits. Supply of T-90 Tanks through indigenous production of components will commence from 2009-10. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Hansraj G. Ahir in Lok Sabha today.

OVERHAULING OF T-72 TANKS IN HVF
Sixty two T-72 Tanks are awaiting completion of overhaul at Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi. In the year 2009-10 it is proposed to overhaul a total number of 120 tanks at HVF, for which the remaining tanks would be sent by the Army. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri M.M. Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri T.K. Rangarajan in Rajya Sabha on 15-7-2009

IT EXEMPTION LIMIT INCREASED

With a view to providing interim relief to small and marginal tax payers and senior citizens the budget 2009-2010 has increased the personal income tax exemption limit by Rs 15,000 from Rs 2.25 lakh to Rs 2.40 lakh for senior citizens. Similarly it has aslo raised the exemption limit by Rs 10,000 from Rs 1.80 lakh to Rs 1.90 lakh for women tax payers and by Rs 10,000 from Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 1.60 lakh for all other categories of individual taxpayers. Further, it has also increased the deduction under section 80-DD in respect of maintenance, including medical treatment, of a dependent who is a person with severe disability to Rs 1 lakh from the present limit of Rs 75,000.
In the past, surcharges on direct taxes have generally been levied to meet the revenue needs arising from natural calamities. The Government has set up the National Calamity Contingency Fund to build up resources to meet emergency situations. As a corollary, surcharge on direct taxes should be removed. However, this has to be balanced with the revenue needs of the Government. Therefore, the budget has phased out the surcharge on various direct taxes by eliminating the surcharge of 10 per cent on personal income tax.
There is no change in corporate taxation.
Deduction in respect of export profits is available under sections 10A and 10B of the Income-tax Act. The deduction under these sections would not be available beyond the financial year 2009-2010. In order to tide over the slowdown in exports, I propose to extend the sun-set clauses for these tax holidays by one more year i.e. for the financial year 2010-11. The budget has aslo abolished the Fringe Benefit Tax that wa sintroduced in the Finance Act, 2005 on the value of certain fringe benefits provided by employers to their employees.

WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

CIRCULAR
TO
All office bearers,
Working committee members,Special invitees

Dear Colleagues,It has been proposed to hold the working committee meeting of INDWF at No.18,19, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, New Delhi-110001 on 23rd july 2009 .The meeting will be commenced from 9.30 AM to discuss the following agenda.

Agenda
1. Welcome Address
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting
3. Progress of the minutes of the last meeting
4 . Action taken report by General Secretary
5. Organisational issues
6. Affiliation /Disaffiliation
7.VI CPC anomalies/Department Anomalies/Discrepancies
8.Discussion on VI CPC implementation orders
9.Donation and payment of Levy
10.Membership verification during 2009
11.Adoption of Resolutions
12.Any other points for discussion
13.Vote of thanks
14. National Anthem

The participants are requested to attendthe meeting at New Delhi. We regret that the meeting fixed at Khadki, Pune on 8th July , 2009 couldnot be held and was cancelled due to some unavoidable circumstances.To attend this meeting you are requested to make your own arrangements for your stay at Delhi. Only Office Bearers,Working Committee Members and Special Invitees are requested to attend.

Yours Sincerely,
R.SRINIVASAN.
GENERAL SECRETARY
INDWF.

Copy To:
President,INTUC, New Delhi.
Sri. Ashok Singh, President,INDWF

INDWF WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

INDWF WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING CIRCULAR

TO

All office bearers,
Working committee members,
Special invitees

Dear Colleagues,

It has been proposed to hold the working committee meeting of INDWF at Khadki, Pune on 08-07-2009 for one day to discuss the following agenda.

Agenda
1. Condolence
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting
3. Progress of the minutes of the last meeting
4 . Action taken report by General Secretary
5. Organisational issues
6. Affiliation /Disaffiliation
7.VI CPC anomalies/Department Anomalies/Discrepancies
8.Discussion on VI CPC implementation orders
9.Donation and payment of Levy
10.Membership verification during 2009
11.Adoption of Resolutions
12.Any other points for discussion
13.Vote of thanks
14.National Anthem

The participants are requested to reach on 07-07-2009(AN) and send advance message about their return programme by fax. The meeting will be held for one day i.e. on 08-07-2009 from 09.30 AM onwards, you can plan to leave on 08-07-2009 after 10.00 PM or on 09-07-2009. Arrangements will be made by the hosts from 07-07-2009 (AN) to 09-07-2009 (FN).

The Accommodation and boarding facilities will be made for the invitees only, so only the invited persons to attend. If any other comes they have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and boarding facilties.



Contact Persons .
1 . Shri. S. P. Pandit,
Vice President, INDWF
Mob; 09881029448
020-25433794

2. Shri. Shivaji Jhadav,
Member Staff side JCM III
O.F.Board Council
c/o Ammunition Factory
Khadki, Pune-3
Mob; 09420482729
Fax; 020-25813205

3. Shri .S.S.Karabi,
Member Working Committee,INDWF
c/o High Explosive Factory,
Khadki Pune.
Mob; 09767367770
Fax; 020-25813205

With Regards,

R.SRINIVASAN
GENERAL SECRETARY,INDWF

HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED IN 2010

F.No.12/5/2009-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 9th June, 2009
Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the
year 2010.
It has been decided that the holidays as specified in the Annexure -I to this O.M. will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located at Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2010. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Annexure - II.
2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi / New
Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three
holidays as per para 3.1 below:
1. REPUBLIC DAY
2. INDEPENDENCE DAY
3. MAHATMA GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY
4. BUDHA PURNIMA
5. CHRISTMAS DAY
6. DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DASHMI)
7. DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)
8. GOOD FRIDAY
9. GURU NANAK'S BIRTHDAY
10. IDU'L FITR
11. IDU'L ZUHA
12. MAHAVIR JAYANTI
13. MUHARRAM
14. PROPHET MOHAMMAD'S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)
3.1. In addition to the above 14 Compulsory holidays mentioned in para 2, three holidays shall be decided from the list indicated below by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the State Capitals, if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State. The final list applicable uniformly to all Central Government offices within the concernedState shall be notified after seeking prior approval of this Ministry and no change can be carried out thereafter. It is also clarified that no change is permissible inregard to festivals and dates as indicated.
1. AN ADDITIONAL DAY FOR DUSSEHRA
2. HOLI
3. JANAMASHTAMI (VAISHNAVI)
4. RAM NAVAMI
5. MAHA SHIVRATRI
6. GANESH CHATURTHI / VINAYAK CHATURTHI
7. MAKAR SANKARANTli
8. RATH YATRA
9. ONAM
10. PONGAL
11. SRI PANCHAMI / BASANTA PANCHAMI
12. VISHU/ VAISAKHI / VAISAKHADI / BHAG BIHU / MASHADI UGADI/
CHAITRA SAKLADI / CHETI CHAND / GUDI PADA 1ST NAVRATRA /
NAURAJ
3.2 No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival holidays
initially declared subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other nonworking day or in the event of more than one festivals falling on the same day.
4. The list of Restricted Holidays appended to this O.M. is meant for Central
Government Offices located in Delhi / New Delhi. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals may draw up separate list of Restricted Holidays keeping in view the occasions of local importance but the 9 occasions left over, after choosing the 3 variable holidays in para 3.1 above, are to be included in the list of restricted holidays.
5.1 For offices in Delhi / New Delhi, any change in the date of holidays in
respect of Idu'l Fitr, Idu1 Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad, if necessary, depending upon sighting of the Moon, would be declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions after ascertaining the position from the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.
5.2 For offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees at the State Capitals are authorised to change the date of holiday, if necessary, based on the decision of the concerned State Governments / Union Territories, in respect of Idu1 Fitr, Idu1 Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad.
5.3 It may happen that the change of date of the above occasions has to be
declared at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement could be made through T.V. / A.I.R. / Newspapers and the Heads of Department / Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement without waiting for a formal order, about the change of date.
6. During 2010, Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Friday, November 5, 2010 (Kartika'14). In certain States, the practice is to celebrate the occasion a day in advance, i.e., on "Narakachaturdasi Day". In view of this, there is no objection if holiday on account of Deepavali is observed on "Naraka Chaturdasi Day (in place of Deepavali Day) for the Central Government Offices in a State if in that State that day alone is declared as a compulsory holiday for Diwali for the offices of the State Government. However, in the year 2010, Diwali (Deepavali) and Narak Chaturdasi Day, both are falling on the same day i.e. November 5,2010.
7. Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial
and trading establishments would observe upto 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays / occasions may be determined by such establishments / organisations themselves for the year 2010, subject to para 3.2 above.
8. Union Territory Administrations shall decide the list of holidays in terms ofMinistry of Home Affairs letter No.14046/27 /83- GP-I dated 15.2.1984 by which they would observe a total of 16 holidays including the three National Holidays Viz. Republic Day, Independence Day & Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
9. In respect of Indian Missions abroad, the number of holidays may be
notified in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's O.M.No.12/5/2002-JCA dated 17th December, 2002. In other words, they will have the option to select 11(Eleven) holidays of their own only after including in the list, three National Holidays and Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad, Mahavir Jayanti, Idu'l Fitr, Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami), Guru Nanak's Birthday, Christmas Day included in the list of compulsory holidays and falling on days of weekly off.
10. In respect of Banks, the holidays are restricted to 15 days in a year in terms of the instructions issued by the Department of Economic Affairs (Banking devision).
DINESH KAPILA
DEPUTY SECRETARY
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