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Circle Union writes to Chief PMG for grant of Officiating Pay and Allowances to Selection Grade officials - reg.
No. P3NFPE-Odisha/07 - 07/2020
Dated at Bhubaneswar the 29th July, 2020
To
Col. Jaleswar Kanhar, IPoS
Chief Postmaster General
Odisha Circle, Bhubaneswar – 751 001
Sub:- Grant of Officiating Pay and Allowances to
Selection Grade officials - reg.
Respected
Sir,
This
is to bring your kind notice that due to non-availability of eligible HSG-II
and HSG-I officials, many of such posts have been downgraded in Odisha Circle
to LSG and HSG-II cadre respectively
according to the person available in position vide C O Memo No. EST/1-2/Rlg/2016-Corr-III,
dated 04.02.2020. Even many HSG-I posts have also been downgraded to LSG Cadre.
As a result, the existing LSG officials are now working against many vacant
HSG-II and HSG-I posts now downgraded to LSG.
Consequently,
the resultant vacancy occurred against LSG cadre due to above arrangement throughout
the Circle are forcefully managed by the TSPAs without any officiating pay and
allowances to them who are also in the line of promotion to LSG cadre.
In
this context, we would like to draw your kind attention towards Para – 6 of
Directorate letter No.137-64/2010-SPB.II, dated 28.07.2011 which directs for
officiating arrangements in such cases in accordance with Rule 27 or Rule 50 of
Postal Manual Volume – IV or as per the instructions of DoP&T and Ministry of Finance and remunerate them by
allowing the pay and allowances in the pay level of the higher posts for the
period the officials continue to
officiate in it. Even Para 12 and 13 of the letter ibid emphasizes that in case
a regularly appointed PA/SA or LSG official is granted financial upgradation
under MACP-I or MACP-II/III, is appointed as per Rule 27 or 50 to officiate /
hold full charge of the norm based LSG
post or HSG-II post , he / she will be entitled to draw pay and allowances
attached to the post of LSG or HSG-II as the case may be.
It
is needless to reiterate that huge numbers of officials in PA / SA and LSG
cadre are now holding full charge of LSG and HSG-II / HSG-I posts respectively in
Odisha Circle.
Therefore,
it is requested to stop frequent up-gradation / down-gradation of HSG-II and
HSG-I posts and instruct all Divisional / Unit Heads to grant officiating pay
and allowances to all PAs / SAs and LSG officials who hold full charge of LSG
and HSG-II / HSG-I posts respectively.
Expecting
your kind response and immediate action, Sir.
With
regards.
Yours faithfully,
(Bruhaspati Samal)
Circle Secretary
MHA issues Unlock 3 Guidelines
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues Unlock 3 Guidelines, opens up more activities outside Containment Zones
Strict enforcement of lockdown in Containment Zones till 31st August 2020
Posted On:
29 JUL 2020 7:23PM by PIB Delhi
New MHA guidelines
Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines today, for opening up of
more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. In Unlock 3,
which will come into effect from August 1, 2020, the process of phased
re-opening of activities has been extended further. The new guidelines,
issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and
extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and
Departments.
Salient features of the new guidelines
- Restrictions on movement of individuals during night (Night curfew) have been removed.
- Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from August 5, 2020. In this regard, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) for ensuring social distancing and to contain the spread of COVID-19.
- Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols, e.g., wearing of masks etc. In this regard instructions issued by MHA on 21.07.2020 shall be followed.
- After extensive consultation with States and UTs, it has been decided that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31, 2020.
- International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening up will take place in a calibrated manner.
- All activities, except the following, shall be permitted outside containment zones:
- Metro Rail.
- Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places.
- Social/ political/ sports/ entertainment/ academic/ cultural/ religious functions and other large congregations.
Dates for opening of these will be decided separately, based on the assessment of the situation.
- Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the Containment Zones till 31 August, 2020. Containment Zones are required to be carefully demarcated by the State/ UT Governments with a view to contain the spread of COVID-19, after taking into consideration the guidelines issued by MOHFW. Within the containment zones, strict perimeter control shall be maintained and only essential activities allowed.
- These Containment Zones will be notified on the websites of the respective District Collectors and by the States/ UTs and information will also be shared with MOHFW.
- Activities in the Containment Zones shall be monitored strictly by State and UT authorities, and the guidelines relating to containment measure in these zones shall be strictly implemented.
- MOHFW will monitor the proper delineation of Containment Zones and implementation of the containment measures.
States to decide on activities outside Containment Zones
States
and UTs, based on their assessment of the situation, may prohibit
certain activities outside the Containment zones, or impose such
restrictions as deemed necessary. However, there
shall be no restriction on inter-State and intra-State movement of
persons and goods. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be
required for such movements.
National Directives for COVID-19 management
National
Directives for COVID-19 management shall continue to be followed
throughout the country, with a view to ensure social distancing. Shops
will need to maintain adequate physical distancing among customers. MHA
will monitor the effective implementation of National Directives.
Protection for vulnerable persons
Vulnerable
persons, i.e., persons above 65 years of age, persons with
co-morbidities, pregnant women, and children below the age of 10 years,
are advised to stay at home, except for meeting essential requirements
and for health purposes.
Use of Aarogya Setu
The use of Aarogya Setu mobile application will continue to be encouraged.
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GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND (GPF) INTEREST RATE FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2020
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F. NO. 5(2)-B(PD)/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
New Delhi, the 13th July, 2020
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that
during the year 2020-2021, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to
the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest
at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st July, 2020 to
30th September, 2020. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st July, 2020.
The funds concerned are:
1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.
2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.
(Anjana Vashishtha)
Director (Budget)
REVISION OF 'SCHEDULE OF ENGAGING AUTHORITY, DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY AND APPELLATE AUTHORITY FOR BPMS AND ABPMS DAK SEVAKS UNDER RULE 31 OF GDS (CONDUCT AND ENGAGEMENT) RULES, 2020
No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi - 110001
Dated: 28.07.2020
Office Memorandum
Subject : Revision of 'Schedule of Engaging
Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority for BPMs and
ABPMs Dak Sevaks under Rule 31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules,
2020 for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).
The undersigned is directed to refer to this
Directorate O.M. of even number dated 10.06.2019 and Rule 31 of GDS
(Conduct and Engagement) rules, 2020 wherein the 'Schedule of Engaging
Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority for all
categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) were circulated.
2. The Competent Authority has now approved
the substitution in Rule -31 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020
containing the revised 'Schedule of Engaging Authority'. Disciplinary
Authority and Appellate Authority for all categories of Gramin Dak
Sevaks (GDS) as per Annexure attached.
3. The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue of this G.M.
4. Hindi version will follow.
(Dr. Vincent Barla) Director
(GI)SIPCC)
2nd COVID-19 Death in Odisha Circle Postal Fraternity
Rabindranath Pradhan, 49, GDS BPM, Baunsalundi BO in account with Jillundi SO under Aska Division (Berhampur Region) expired on 29.07.2020.
He was admitted to Covid Hospital, Berhampur 3 days back after being detected Covid +ve.
As opined by the staff members, he became a victim of AePS. It is highly regretted that all our efforts in convincing the administration to stop use of biometric devices during this pandemic have gone in vain. We don't understand when the administration will take it seriously.
On behalf of NFPE Odisha, we convey our deep condolences to the bereaved family members and pray Lord Jagannath to give them courage to bear with this irreparable loss.
May the divine soul rest in peace.
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