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Revised Rates of Allowances As DA reached to 50% : CAG Order

Revised Rates of Allowances As DA reached to 50% : CAG Order

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This is to inform you about the revision of House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowances based on the recent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA).

Key Points:

  • As per Ministry of Finance guidelines, HRA rates will be revised:
    • To 27%, 18%, and 9% for X, Y, and Z class cities respectively, when DA crosses 25%.
    • Further revised to 30%, 20%, and 10% for X, Y, and Z class cities respectively, when DA reaches 50%.
  • Additionally, the ceiling for reimbursement of Hotel/Traveling/Food Charges will also increase by 25% when DA reaches 50%.

Implementation:

These revisions are in accordance with Office Memorandums (OMs) issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India:

* OM No. 2/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 07.07.2017 (HRA Rates)
* OM No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13.07.2017 (Travel Allowances)

No further action required:

The revised rates will be automatically applied based on the increased DA. A separate order for this revision will not be issued.

Revised Rates of Allowances As DA reached to 50% : CAG Order
Revised Rates of Allowances As DA reached to 50% : CAG Order

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Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to 50% – IB Order Dated 12/04/2024

Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to 50% – IB Order Dated 12/04/2024

No.1/Fin/2024(1)-176
Intelligence Bureau (MHA)
Govt. of India

New Delhi, the April 12, 2024

MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to 50%.

IB Hqrs is in receipt of queries from various units on the subject. In this regard, it is clarified that the position is very clear in the respective OMs and no separate orders is likely to be issued by MoF (Deptt of Expenditure) in the matter.

  1. Therefore, it is requested to please take action for revision of rates of

such allowances in accordance with the enhanced rate of DA @50% effective from Jan 01, 2024. Such allowances payable in this department along with admissible revised rates are listed at Annexure-I for information and necessary action.

Encl: As above.

Sr. Accounts Officer/FC

To

All DDOs at IB Hqrs.

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Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to 50% - IB Order Dated 12/04/2024
Revision of rates of Allowances with DA rates increased to 50% – IB Order Dated 12/04/2024

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Enhancement of Allowances after DA rates increased to 50 %

Enhancement of Allowances after DA rates increased to 50%

Now DA reaches 50%, central government employees received even more good news. The 7th Pay Commission’s proposals state that when DA reaches 50%, a few more allowances and pay components would also rise.

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Combined Duty Allowance to Branch Postmasters (BPMs)

Combined Duty Allowance to Branch Postmasters (BPMs)

Grant of Combined Duty Allowance to Branch Postmasters (BPMs) working at Single handed Branch Post Offices – Order Dated 01.02.2022

Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Establishment Division
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 01.02.2022

Office Memorandum

Subject: Grant of Combined Duty Allowance to Branch Postmasters (BPMs) working at Single handed Branch Post Offices-regarding.

This is regarding grant of Combined Duty Allowance (CDA) to Branch Postmasters (BPMs) who are working at single-handed Branch Post Offices .

2. The proposal for grant of Combined Duty Allowance (CDA) to Branch Postmasters (BPMs) who are working at single-handed Branch Post Offices has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on examination of the proposal has agreed to grant Combined Duty Allowance w.e.f 01.07.2018 as under:-

Combined duty ofRevised rates of CDA(per month)
Mail Delivery or Mall Conveyance by BPMs of Single handed BOsRs. 1170/-
Mail Delivery plus Mall Conveyance by BPMs of Single handed BOsRs. 2340/-

3. This OM issues with the concurrence of AS & FA Diary Number 158/2021-22/FA-CS(P) dated 01.02.2022 and Department of. Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide their ID Note Number. A-27023/5/2017/E.IIB (7th CPC) dated 24.01.2022.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Smriti Sharan)
Dy. Director General (Establishment)

To

All Chief Postmasters General Post Masters General.

Copy forwarded to:

1. PS to Minister of Communications Minister of State for Communications
2. Sr. PPS to Secretary (Posts)/Sr. PPS to Director General Postal Services
3. PPS/PS to Additional DG (Co-ordination)/Member(Banking)/Member(O)/Member (P) /Member(Planning &. HRD)/Member PLI) / Member. (Tech)
4. Chief General Manager BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/PLI Directorate
5. Director RAKNPA Ghaziabad/Chief General Manager, CEPT, Bengaluru
6. Addl Director General, APS Bhawan, New Delhi
7. Sr Deputy Director General (Vigilance) & CVO/Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF)
8. Director General P&T (Audit), Civil Lines, New Delhi
9. Director General NICF, Ghitorni, New Delhi
10. All the Deputy Directors General
11. All General Managers (Finance)/ Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP
12. Director Postal Training Centres
13. All Sections of Postal Directorate
14. All recognized Federation /Unions /Associations
15. GM, Operation, CEPT Mysuru for uploading the order on the India Post website
16. Hindi Section, Dak Bhawan New Delhi:- for translation of OM.
17. Guard File
18. Spare copies.

(D. K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tel. No. 011-23096629
Email:- adggds426@gmail.com

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Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) to DOP Staff – Full Information

Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) to DOP Staff

Department of Posts, Establishment Division Revised Fixed Monetary Compensation in 2015 to Delivery Staff and remuneration to other staff i.e. for double duty and duty performed on Holiday Order No. 10-7/2001-PE-II Dated 14.08.2015. Here below full details and Official Letter.

No. 10-7/2001-PE-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Dated 14th August, 2015

To

All Chief Postmasters General
All Postmasters General
Director RAKNPA, Ghaziabad

Subject: Revision of Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) to Delivery Staff and remuneration to other staff.

Sir/Madam

I am directed to refer to Directorate letters of even number dated 04.09.2002, 28.01.2003 and 24.11.2010 on the above mentioned subject.

2. The Department has received a number of references from the staff Associations requesting for upward revision of Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) admissible to Postman Staff. A Committee of Senior Officers was constituted for looking into the issue and the report of the Committee has been examined carefully in consultation with Integrated Finance Wing and the Competent Authority has ordered enhancement of the Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) admissible to Postmen staff. The details are as under:

S.L. No.ItemExisting RateRevised Rate
(a)When one Postman performs duty of an absentee Postman by combination of duties.Rs.50 per dayRs. 94 per day
(b)When two Postmen perform duty of an absentee Postman by sharing the beat.Rs.24 per dayRs.47 per  day

3.           The Competent  Authority  has also ordered fixation / revision of Holiday/Sunday Monetary  Compensation payable to Postmen  Staff and other  Departmental Staff brought on duty on 2nd consecutive Holiday if three consecutive  holidays occur or duty performed on Sunday as shown under:

CadreItemExisting RateRevisedRemarks
Postmen/Sorting PostmenWhen duty performed on Holiday/SundayRs.85Rs.282/- per day for full day duty.Nil
MTSWhen duty performed on Holiday/SundayRs.60Rs.29/-per hour, subject to maximum of 3 hoursIf duty performed above 3 hours, the employee is eligible to claim for 3 hours pay only.
Postal AssistantWhen duty performed on Holiday/SundayRs.85Rs.41/-per hour, subject to maximum of 3 hours
SupervisorWhen duty performed on Holiday/SundayRs.85Rs.47/-per hour, subject to maximum of 3 hours

4. All other conditions for payment of Fixed Monetary Compensation (FMC) issued vide OM No. 10-23/87-PE-I dated 21.12.1993 and delivery of Unregistered letters on Holidays issued under 9-25/92-C1 dated 10.09.92 will remain unchanged.

5. The expenditure on account of revision has to be met from the allocated funds of the units under the prescribed Head of Account.

6. These orders will take effect from the date of issue.

7. This issues in consultation with the Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary number 118/FA/2015/CS dated 14.08.2015.

Sd/-
(Maj S.N.Dave)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)

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Cash Handling Allowance To Post Office Staff Handling Cash At Post Office Counter – DOP Order

Award given by the Board of Arbitration regarding Cash Handling Allowance to Post Office staff handling cash at Post Office Counter and those engaged for salary /bills/ pension disbursement

File No-5-5/2019-PAP
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division/P.A.P Section)
*****

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi —110001.
Dated: 06 July, 2021.

(TIME BOUND CASE)

To

All Head of Circles,

Sub : Award given by the Board of Arbitration regarding Cash Handling Allowance to Post Office staff handling cash at Post Office Counter and those engaged for salary /bills/ pension disbursement- CA Reference No-5 of 1993.

Sir/Madam

I am directed to enclosed a copy of the above award given by the Board of Arbitration number C.A. Reference case No 5 of 1993. The above award was submitted for rejection but the same was not approved by the parliament earlier and the same is still pending.

Department has again submitted the award for rejection to DOPT and was not agreed and advised that the latest financial implication for reassessing financial implication in the wake of the recommendation of 7th Pay Commission by the concerned Ministry/Department and send to DOPT to enable to submission of a proposal to cabinet.

In this connection, Circles are requested to furnished financial implication (Annual) in the matter, duly concur, and approval of Hoc by 20.07.2021

DA- As above

(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)
Phone -011-2309619

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Payment Of Immediate Relief To Family Of An Employee Who Dies While In Service In Cash

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Payment Of Immediate Relief To Family Of An Employee Who Dies While In Service In Cash

File No: TA-2-03002(01)/6/2021 TA-II/383

O/o Controller General of Accounts

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan

INA GPO Complex, New Delhi-110023

Dated 30th April, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of Immediate relief to family of an employee who dies while in service in cash – reg.

All payments to Govt. servants or payments above Rs.5000 to suppliers etc. are to be made by electronically signed payment advices tor direct credit to their bank accounts in accordance with the amendment of (Receipts and Payments), Rules, 1983.

2. In order to provide immediate relief in terms of Rule 79 and 80 of Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants, 2005 as expeditiously as possible to the family member of the government servant who dies in service, in the unprecedented situation, DDOs of Ministries /Departments are, permitted to draw and disburse the eligible amount of relief In cash either from Imprest or from other sources or by drawing money from the Bank. DDO should ensure adjustment of this advance against the arrears of pay and allowances, leave salary, Death Gratuity, balance of GPF/CPF or any other payment due in respect of the deceased Govt. servant.

3. All the Pr.CCAs/ CCAs/CAs (IC) are requested to kindly Issue instructions to PAOs under their control tor information and necessary action.

4. This issues with the approval of Controller General of Accounts.

(Ashish Kumar Singh)

Dy. Controller General of Accounts

To

1. All Secretaries of Ministries /Departments

2. All Financial Advisers of the ministries / Departments

3. All Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) of the Ministries/ Departments

Copy for kind information to:

1. Secretary (Expenditure)

2. CGA.

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Amendment in Consolidated Guidelines on Deputation according to 7th CPC

Sub: Amendment of Para 5 of consolidated guidelines on deputation issued vide OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2020 according to 7th CPC pay structure – regarding.

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Department of Personnel and OM no. 2/10/2018-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 02.03.2021 on subject cited above for kind Information and necessary action in this regard.