Thousands laid down their lives so that our country is breathing this day Never forget...

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.......

HAPPY RAKSHA-BANDHAN to all readers and viewers

Secretary (Posts) congratulate Postmasters (Grade I)......

CLARIFICATION OVER-RESTRICTION OF OPENING OF MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT IN THE SAME SCHEME IN THE NAME OF SAME DEPOSITOR OR ACCEPTANCE OF MORE THAN ONE PURCHASE APPLICATION OF THE SAME SCHEME IN THE NAME OF SAME DEPOSITOR IN ONE POST OFFICE ON A SINGLE DAY

Declining of Postmaster Grade-1

CBI registers a case against  Shri M.S.Bali the then Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra & Goa for possession of Disproportionate Assests.

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against the then Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra & Goa U/s 13(1)(e) r/w 13(2) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possession of disproportionate assets to tune of Rs.94,23,887/- to his known sources of income.

It is alleged that the accused while working as Chief PostMaster General, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai had accumulated disproportionate assets by mis-using his official position which was disproportionate to his known sources of income. He is found in possession of number of flats / plots at Bhopal, Gwalior and Faridabad. He is holding a number of accounts at various banks and post offices in his name and in the name of his family members having heavy credit balance.

During searches at his residence, Foreign Currencies, Jewellery were found & seized and a cash amount of Rs.33/- lakh (approx.) was also recovered.

CBI had earlier registered a separate bribery case of Rs. two crore against the accused in February, 2010 and after investigation a chargesheet was filed in the designated court.

Further Investigation is in progress.

India Post wins Today's Traveller Award for Best Customer Service Organization 2011...

Application format for issue of post office identity cards through post offices...

Inclusion of names of members of family in the PPO and proof of age for additional quantum of family pension - requirement of certificate etc.

Revision of pension/family pension in respect of the pensioners who were in receipt of compulsory retirement pension and compassionate allowance under Rules 40 and 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

Allocation of Inspectors of Posts - Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2010

Allocation of candidates to Postal Circles nominated for appointment as Inspectors of Posts by Staff Selection Commission on the basis of Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2010

Grant of Grade Pay of Rs.1900, Rs.2000 w.e.f 1.1.2006 to those Group D (MTS) who were given TBOP/BCR before 1.1.2006

Directorate had notified admissibility of Grade Pay of Rs.1900 & Rs.2000 with effect from 1.1.2006 to those Group D ( MTS) who were given TBOP/BCR before 1.1.2006 vis-a-vis ap ...

Under the leadership of Mannaniya Shrish Parkar President of MNJS and Sirchitanis of MNS, Maharashtra Navnirman Janadhikar Sena has taken seveal issues in "public interest" and thereby to fill up vacancies inorder to give better services to member of public . The copy of memorandum is furnished as under. On this basis charge of Business Develpoment of Col Mishra has been taken out immediately. Further development on other issue is also being done very soon. Seperate instructions are being issued by C.O.  

CHANGE IN DESIGNATION OF SORTING POSTMAN-CLARIFICATION THEREON

The Micro Finance Institutions(Development and Regulation) Bill

Post Office Savings Accounts to be taxed from current fiscal

The government has decided to levy tax on the interest obtained on Post Office savings schemes from the current financial year.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT )) has brought out a notification in this regard recently, which stipulates that any interest earned beyond Rs 3,500 (in case of individual accounts) and Rs 7,000 (in case of joint accounts) will be taxable from the running fiscal.

The CBDT-- which is the administrative authority of the Income Tax Department-- has issued the notification to all the tax collection ranges across the country for implementation.

Taxpayers will have to reflect this investment on their income tax returns.

"Taxpayers who now invest in the post office saving accounts schemes will now have to show the interest earned on this scheme while filing their income tax returns. Interest upto Rs 3,500, in case of single accounts and and Rs 7,000 in case of joint accounts, is exempted," a senior I-T official said.

The Assessing Officer (AO) will compute the tax on the interest earned, beyond the exemption limit, accordingly, he said.

The current interest rates for Post Office savings deposits is 3.5 per cent per annum.

The minimum investment limit in this scheme is Rs 50 while the maximum limit is Rs one lakh for an individual account and Rs 2 lakh in case of a joint account.

Sibal Holds Round Table Consultations on Partnering India Post: 2012 and Beyond

Sh. Kapil Sibal, the Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology held a Round Table Conference here today with the stakeholders to deliberate upon “Partnering India Post: 2012 and Beyond”. Opening the deliberations Shri Sibal said that this conference has been organized to enable this national asset to play a bigger and effective role in the socio and economic development of the nation. The deliberations will help understand the areas, methods and challenges for developing a symbiotic and long term relationship between india post and key stakeholders. This will also help department of posts to develop the future business model and its integration with the technological architecture of india post 2012 project - an ambitious programme of computerizing and digitally connecting the entire postal network which is likely to further strengthen our potentials and the capabilities.

Key Stakeholders from Banking/ Insurance/ Telecom/ FMCG/ IT/ e-Commerce/ Logistics/ Publications/ Financial Institutions/ Government Ministries & Departments/ Industry Associations/ Academic sector participated in the Round Table conference and engaged into discussions to give shape to the India Post 2012 Project and explore strategic tie-ups with India Post as follows:-

- Public sector banks for retailing of loan products, mutual funds and other new age financial products including micro-insurance, micro-lending, livelihood linkages, pensions, and remittances etc.

- E-commerce portals.

- Logisics for semi-urban and rural areas for consumer or FMCG goods.

- Logistics for print media companies or distance education universities / institutions.

- Central Government Ministries and State Governments for data collection services, delivery of social security schemes like MGNREGS, NRHM etc through Post Office system.

India Post 2012 Project aims at transforming Department of Posts into a “Technology Enabled, Self Reliant Market Leader.” This translates into 5 initiatives covering increased market share and revenues, new products and services, improved services delivery, motivated workforce and rural development.

India Post with its vast network of 1.5 lakh Post-Offices and the huge bouquet of services including mails, logistics, finance, deposits, insurance, savings and retailing, have the potential to play an extremely vital role in accelerating economic growth.

The participants from across the industry sectors put forth a number of ideas for symbiotic strategic tie-ups, beneficial for both India Post and business partners which were duly appreciated by Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India making the Round Table conference a success. Shri Sachin Pilot, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications & IT, Government of India summarized the deliberations of the round table conference at the end of the conference.

Concluding the deliberations the Minister of State for Communications and IT, Shri Sachin Pilot said that today’s consultations show that Department of Posts belongs to all. This should be a beginning for new endeavours, financial inclusion and opportunities for rural masses.

About seventy representatives of various Departments, PSUs, Banks and corporate world participated. Secretary, Department of Posts and senior officers of the Department were also present.

Sunderban Allowance to Central Government Employees working in West Bengal(2 MB) (Dated 30th June, 2011)

Flash News

Strike called given on 5th July 2011 by Service Unions is deferred

Surplus Qualified OC Candidates of IP Examination 2009

Allotment of Surplus Qualified OC candidates of Inspectors of Posts Examination for the year 2009 held from 4th - 6th january 2010 to fill up the unfilled vacancies of other Circle ......

Result of Postmaster Grade -1 (Departmental Examination)held on 12th June 2011

Description: Result of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Postmaster Grade-1 held on 12th June, 2011 vide letter No.A34012/03/2011-DE dated 30th June, 2011

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 CPI(IW) Base 2001=100 Monthly Index Letter - MAY 2011

ALL INDIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS ON BASE 2001=100 FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2011

1. All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of May, 2011 increased by 1 point and stood at 187 (one hundred & eighty seven) .

2. During May, 2011, the index recorded increase of 8 points in Ludhiana centre, 6 points in Nasik centre, 5 points each in Giridih, Mundakkayam and Sholapur centres, 4 points in 3 centres, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 14 centres and 1 point in 18 centres. The index decreased by 4 points in Rangapara Tezpur centre, 3 points in Ghaziabad centre, 2 points in Guwahati centre, 1 point in 10 centres, while in the remaining 21 centres the index remained stationary.

3. The maximum increase of 8 points in Ludhiana centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Arhar Dal, Masur Dal, Mustard Oil, Vanaspati Ghee, Milk, Chillies Dry, Electricity Charges, Toilet Soap, Washing Soap, etc. The increase of 6 points in Nasik centre is due to increase in the prices of Wheat, Bajra, Chillies Dry, Vegetable & Fruit items, Petrol, etc. The increase of 5 points in Giridih, Mundakkayam and Sholapur centres is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Jowar, Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea (Readymade), Firewood, Soft Coke, Hair Oil, Washing Soap, etc. The decrease of 4 points in Rangapara Tezpur centre is the outcome of decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Fish Fresh, Turmeric Powder, Garlic, Vegetable & Fruit items, Pan Leaf, etc. The decrease of 3 points in Ghaziabad centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, etc. The decrease of 2 points in Guwahati centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Vegetable & Fruit items, Pan Leaf, etc.

4. The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :

1. Ahmedabad - 180

2. Bangalore - 192

3. Chennai - 166

4. Delhi - 172

5. Kolkata - 181

6. Mumbai - 186

5. The All-India (General) point to point rate of inflation for the month of May, 2011 is 8.72% as compared to 9.41% in April, 2011. Inflation based on Food Index is 7.61% in May, 2011 as compared to 8.24% in April, 2011.

6. The CPI-IW for June, 2011 will be released on the last working day of the next month, i.e. 29th July, 2011.

Holiday to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2012.

Restricted Holiday (R.H) on the occasion birthday of Shri Guru Gobind Singh to be observed on 31st December,2011.

CLARIFICATION ON CHILDREN EDUCATION  ALLOWANCE.

LTC 80 FARE LIST ( 1ST JUNE 2011) ISSUED

Individual having income not exceeding Rs. 5 lacs from salaries/other sources is not required to file return u/s 139(1)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the scheme exempting salaried taxpayers with total income up to Rs.5 lakh from filing income tax return for assessment year 2011-12, which will be due on July 31, 2011. Individuals having total income up to Rs.5,00,000 for FY 2010-11, after allowable deductions, consisting of salary from a single employer and interest income from deposits in a saving bank account up to Rs.10,000 are not required to file their income tax return. Such individuals must report their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and the entire income from bank interest to their employer, pay the entire tax by way of deduction of tax at source, and obtain a certificate of tax deduction in Form No.16. Persons receiving salary from more than one employer, having income from sources other than salary and interest income from a savings bank account, or having refund claims shall not be covered under the scheme. The scheme shall also not be applicable in cases wherein notices are issued for filing the income tax return under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income Tax Act 1961.

 

NOTIFICATION NO. 36/2011 F. NO. 142/09/2011 (TPL), DATED 23-6-2011

 

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1C) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby exempts the following class of persons, subject to the conditions specified hereinafter, from the requirement of furnishing a return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139 for the assessment year 2011-12, namely :—

Class of Persons

1. An Individual whose total income for the relevant assessment year does not exceed five lakh rupees and consists of only income chargeable to income-tax under the following head,—

 

(A) "Salaries";

 

(B) "Income from other sources", by way of interest from a savings account in a bank, not exceeding ten thousand rupees.

 

Conditions

 

2. The individual referred to in para 1,—

 

(i) has reported to his employer his Permanent Account Number (PAN);

(ii) has reported to his employer, the incomes mentioned in sub-para (B) of para 1 and the employer has deducted the tax thereon;

 

(iii) has received a certificate of tax deduction in Form 16 from his employer which mentions the PAN, details of income and the tax deducted at source and deposited to the credit of the Central Government;

 

(iv) has discharged his total tax liability for the assessment year through tax deduction at source and its deposit by the employer to the Central Government;

 

(v) has no claim of refund of taxes due to him for the income of the assessment year; and

(vi) has received salary from only one employer for the assessment year.

3. The exemption from the requirement of furnishing a return of income-tax shall not be available where a notice under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income-tax Act has been issued for filing a return of income for the relevant assessment year.

 

4. This notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette

 

Result of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Postal Service Group 'B' - 2011 held on 29th May 2011

Cases of child care leave should be promptly dealt with

Re-classification of Saharanpur as "Y" class city for the purpose of HRA 

Training to PH disable non matriuclates

India Post Partner with Fabindia to benefit Customers... India Post Introduces Retail Counter at Fabindia Store

With the opening of first postal retail extension counter at Fabindia’s flagship store, India Post and Fabindia partner to benefit customers in a first of its kind Public- Private Partnership. The counter was jointly inaugurated here today by smt. Radhika Doraiswamy – Secretary (Post) to Government of India, Director General Department of Posts and the Chairman of the Postal Services Board and Mr. William Bissell - Managing Director, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited.

Delhi Postal Circle in collaboration with Fabindia Overseas Private Limited - India’s private retail platform for craft based products, opened its counter at Fabindia’s flagship store at 14, N Block Market, Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi.

As a part of the joint endeavour to enhance customer experience, India post will now offer customers hassle free postal retail service which would enable the customers to buy, pack and dispatch Fabindia products not only within India but also to international destinations. To help the customers in booking consignments, Delhi Postal Circle staff will be deployed at Fabindia store.

While this comes as an expansion of the existing postal retail service earlier introduced at the Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan (Cottage Emporium), New Delhi-1, where customers can avail Speed Post Services & Registered Parcel booking within the premises of the shopping complex, this is the first partnership with a private player.

With 140 stores across 58 cities in India and four international stores, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited is India’s largest retail platform for a wide range of products produced by artisans living largely in rural areas.

The POST OFFICE counter at the Fabindia outlet will offer the following domestic and international services from 1100 Hours till 1900 Hours (on all working days):

Flat Rate Parcel Service (Domestic) – Air Express Service, High Quality Boxes as a part of postage charges, One India One Rate

Flat Rate Parcel Service (International) – Any destination, anywhere in the world. Total composite Rates are applicable

EMS Speed Post Service (Domestic & International) – Fast, reliable, guaranteed Service

Amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 - Notification regarding

Franchise Scheme - An alternative scheme to access Postal Counter services in urban and upcoming urban areas...

Report of the Committee on Comprehensive Review of National Small Savings Fund(2 MB) (Dated 07th June, 2011)

Proposals for relaxation in Recruitment Rules.

New Examination System- Conducting of LDCE exam 

Ex gratia gratuity – minimum service required – 10 years

Expected raise in DA from July 2011 would be 7%. Total DA would be 58% 

Payment of Interest in respect of PPF(HUF) Accounts

Minutes of the meeting of the Task Force constituted for effect implementation of Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005 - regarding.

Decision dated 03.04.2008 of the High Court of Bombay at Goa in Writ Petition No. 419 of 2007 in the case of Dr. Celsa Pinto Vs. Goa State Information Commission regarding Information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of April, 2011 increased by 1 point and stood at 186 (one hundred & eighty six) .

During April, 2011, the index recorded increase of 6 points in Chhindwara centre, 5 points in Jharia centre, 4 points each in Nagpur, Kodarma, Ajmer, Giridih, Angul Talcher and Belgaum centres, 3 points in 8 centres, 2 points in 13 centres and 1 point in 21 centres. The index decreased by 4 points in Tiruchirapally centre, 3 points in Darjeeling centre, 2 points each in Salem and Hubli Dharwar centres, 1 point in 6 centres, while in the remaining 18 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 6 points in Chhindwara centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Goat Meat, Country Liquor, Refined Liquor, Firewood, Doctors’ Fee, etc. The increase of 5 points in Jharia centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Milk, Vegetable & Fruit items, Soft Coke, Clothing items, etc. The increase of 4 points each in Nagpur, Kodarma, Ajmer, Giridih, Angul Talcher and Belgaum centres is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Jowar, Milk, Chillies Dry, Vegetable & Fruit items, Firewood, Ornament Glass, etc. The decrease of 4 points in Tiruchirapally centre is the outcome of decrease in the prices of Rice, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, Flower/Flower Garlands, etc. The decrease of 3 points in Darjeeling centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Mustard Oil, Turmeric Powder, Onion, Vegetable & Fruit items, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :

Ahmedabad   180

Delhi              172

Bangalore      190

Kolkata         180

Chennai         164

Mumbai        184

The All-India (General) point to point rate of inflation for the month of April, 2011 is 9.41% as compared to 8.82% in March, 2010. Inflation based on Food Index is 8.24% in April, 2011 as compared to 8.29% in March, 2011.

Promotion in LSG A/Cs

Fixation of seniority of PAs / SAs in General Line and Account Line for promotion to the cadre of LSG NB

Harmonization of fee payable under the Right to Information Act.2005.

Effective Implementation of RTI Act, 2005-Setting up of RTI Cells.

Strengthening Implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Encashment of leave to be granted to Government Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises.

Various Circulars in respect of Pension circulated by Postal Directorate

Transfer Orders in repect of PMG issued

Maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports-communication of all entries for fairness and transparency in public administration.

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS - RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION

ONE MORE VICTORY

First time after last 10 years from Gramin Dak Sevak and 20 years from Casual labourer and part time employee are being  absorbed in the MTS Group –C.  This process of filling of  posts of MTS Group -C is started through DPC  as per Memorandom submitted by Maharashtra Navnirman Janadhikar Sena under leadreship of Shri Shirish Parkar President of MNJS and General Secretary MNS on 1^st of Feb 2011 in Maharashtra.

Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules 2011.

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN P A N 11, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA]

Government of India

Ministry of Pcrsonnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi,12 th May 2011

NOTIFICATION

G.S.R. . - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Audilor General of India in relation to

persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Kules, 1972, namely: -

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules. 2011.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rulc 27, in sub rule (2), for clause (b), thc following  clauses may be substituted, namely,-

"(b) Whcn a Govemment servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 2.5% days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service;

(c) When a Government Servant dies while in servicc, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of 2.5% days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Govemment Servant."

3. In the said rules, in rule 29, in sub-rule (2), for clause (c), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely,-

"(c) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed fiom service;

(ca) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of half pay lcave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant."

[F. Na.13026/1;2010-Estt.iLU ue (Vibha Govil Mishra)

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Change in designation of Sorting postman. Hence forth all postman should have to perform duties of beat sorting

Departmental proceedings against Government servants consultation with the Union Public Service Commission for advice.

Central Civil Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2011

(To be published In Part II Section 3, Sub-section(I) of the Gazette of India, Extraordinary)

Government of India

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, the 9th May, 2011

NOTIFICATION

G.S.R.......(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relation to persons serving In the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, namely :-

1.  (1) These rules my be called the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2011.

     (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2 In the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, in rule 18. -   (a) for sub-rule (3), the following shall be substituted, namely :-

  "(3) Where a Government servant enters into a transaction in respect of movable property either in his own  name or in the name of the member of his family, he shall, within one month from the date of such transaction,  report the same to the prescribed authority, it the value of such property exceeds two months’ basic pay of the Government servant:

Provided that the previous sanction of the prescribed authority shall be obtained by the Government servant if any such transaction is with a person having official dealings with him’.

(b) in Explanation I, an clause (1), in sub-clause (a), for the letters, figures and words "Rs.10,000, or one-sixth of the total annual emoluments received from Government, whichever as less", the words ‘two months’ basic pay of the Government servant, shall be substituted.

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Opening Ceremony of Maharashtra Navnirman Janadhikar Sena in Pune was celebrated in presence of thousands of employees

Clarification on increase in certain allowances by 25 percent as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2011

Opening Ceremony of Mahrashtra Nav Nirman Janadhikar Sena in PUNE VIBHAG Time: 5.30 P.M. on 7th May 2011

All employees are hereby cardinally invited for Opening Ceremony of Mahrashtra Nav Nirman Janadhikar Sena fixed at 5.30 p.m.on 7th May 2011 at Signus Hall, Near Panchmi Hotel, Opposite BSNL Office, Pune-Satara Road, Parvati

The following Honorable will attend the Opening Ceremony

Mananiya Shri Rajandada Shirodkar Sarchitanis MNS & Pune Dist Sampark Nete

Mananiya Shri Shrish Parkar Sarchitanis & Speaker MNS President MNJS

Mananiya Shri Anil Shidore  Sarchitanis MNS 

Mananiya Dilip Naik President Mahrashtra Nav NirmanMhapalika Karmachari Sena, Mumbai   
TIME: 5.30 p.m. ON 7th May 2011

Submission of Immovable Property Returns by officers of Group'A' Central Services for the year 2010 in the public

Calendar of departmental Examination scheduled to be held in the year 2011

GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (CONDUCT AND ENGACEMENT) RULES 2OI1 REGARDING

Clarification on upper pay limit for performing work on Over Time Allowance



Revised entries in respect of Sl. No.4 & 5 regarding paper-I of P.S. Gr 'B' as well as Sr. Postmaster Examination in continuation of earlier letter of even number dated 8.3.2011

Treating the posts under UPSC, CVC, EC and CIC as Central Staffing Scheme Posts - Ammendment to CDG dated 28-11-2007.

 

Minutes of the Third Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 15th February, 2011.

 

 

Action taken by the organization based upon CVC's Advice by Department of Posts

SUBRAMANIAM  C.

ASPO

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

31/03/2011

25% CUT IN PENSION

Summary record of discussions held during the third meeting of the Joint Committee on MACPS held on 15th March, 2011 under the Chairpersonship of the Joint Secretary (Estt.) DOPT.

Revision of Stitching Charges - orders thereon

Various Circulars issued by Recruitment Division Directorate 

Limited Departmental Competitive Exam for Promotion to cadre of Postmaster Grade- I, 2011 to be held on 12/06/2011

LGO Exam 2011 to be held on 29/05/2011

On Birthday of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

दलितों के मसीहा ,महामानव डॉक्टर भीमराव आंबेडकर को शत-शत नमन........

Progress Report on the 100-Days Plan of Action of Ministry of Communications & It Announced on January 01 This Year

The Union Minister of Communications & IT, Shri Kapil Sibal today held a press conference to present the Progress Report of the Ministry in terms of achievements made against 100-days Plan of Action announced by him on January 01, 2011. The point-wise Report Card presented by the Minister is as under:

Department of Posts


IT MODERNIZATION PROJECT

India Post has an approved Plan Project with an outlay of R.1877.2 Crore for IT Modernization Project.
The project has following components:
i. Development of integrated modular scalable applications for mail, banking, Postal Life Insurance advanced financial services and ERP solutions for accounts and HR Operations of the Department.
ii. Provision of ICT devices in rural post offices with required applications for performing postal, banking, insurance, retail operations.
iii. Establishment of IT infrastructure of Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre and networking of all Post Offices including Branch Post Offices in the rural areas.
iv. Provision for training, change management, capacity building of the employees of the department along with setting up of the Project Management units of Department, Circle, region and Division levels for smooth and timely implementation of the project

(a) 100 Days Agenda finalized on January 01, 2011 included selection of vendors for the following solutions:-
1. Customer Interaction Management Solution
2. Mail Operation Solution
3. Human Resource Management Solution and Finance and Accounts Solution
4. Banking and Postal Life Insurance Solution
5. Change Management
6. Establishment of Data Centre
7. Rural ICT Service Integrator
8. Network Integrator

(b) Status of compliance
(i) Customer Interaction Management Solution

Objectives:
To enable 24x7 transactions for customers through web portal, call centres and ATMs.

Status:
Vendors have been shortlisted. RFP will be issued on April 15, 2011.

(ii) Mail Operations Solution

Objectives:
a) This will provide full article visibility across the supply of chain – from booking to delivery
b) It will help improve revenue generation through new services/products e.g., Logistics Post.
c) The solution will increase number of delivery channels for services/products, e.g. web portal and call centre.
Status:
Vendors have been shortlisted. RFP will be issued on April 15, 2011.

(iii) Enterprise-wide Human Resource Management Solution and Finance & Accounts Solution

Objective:
a) The solution would enable one single source of data across Department of Posts by online data capture and real time reconciliation
b) The solution would enable centralized payroll processing.
c) The solution would help the Department of Posts move from cash based to accrual based accounting system.
d) The Department Recruitment process would be streamlined.
Status:
Vendors have been shortlisted. RFP will be issued by April 15, 2011

(iv) Banking and Postal Life Insurance Solution:

Banking Solutions objectives
It will lead to Centralized processing of transactions/data, ATMs, Mobile Banking and Real time Banking. This will also enable e-commerce and web channels for customers.
Postal Life Insurance Solution objectives
a) It enables the complete insurance solution by eliminating delays and errors.
b) This will enable the interaction through multiple channels,
c) The solution would also enable safer and faster transactions including premium collection and disbursement.
Status:
RFP has been issued. Technical evaluation of Banking Solution will be completed by April 30, 2011.

(v) Change Management
Objective
Change Management for the India Post 2012 program will focus on effective management of change in technology and business process as a result of introduction of the IT solutions.
(vi) Establishment of Data Centre
Objective
Networking of all 1.55 lakh post offices
Status
RFP has been issued. Process of evaluation of bids is going on.

(vii) Rural ICT Service Integrator
Objective
To provide ICT services of Postal, Banking and Insurance in rural post offices
Status
RFP has been issued. Technical evaluation of bids will be completed by April 30, 2011.

(viii) Network Integrator
Status
RFP has been issued on April 06, 2011
II. COMPUTERIZATION OF 9,600 POST OFFICES
Orders have been placed for supply of computers to 9,600 post offices. Supply has commenced.
III. WHITE LABEL PRE-PAID CARDS
The Department is going to introduce White Label Pre paid cards in collaboration with banks.
Objective
The objective of launching this card is to leverage cash handling expertise and the network of India Post in order to facilitate non-cash based transactions for purchase of products and services at retail outlets across the country and to earn revenue through value added service.
This card will be magnetic strip based loaded with pre-determined amount in rupees and could be operated at merchant locations, ATMs and designated post offices.
Status
Department of Posts has got approval from the RBI. Partner banks are awaiting the approval from RBI.

IV. FLAT RATE BOXES
100 days agenda to introduce Pre-paid parcel boxes for domestic parcels for 1 Kg, 2.5 Kg and 5 Kg. The boxes will be sold through more than 800 post offices across the country.

V. PASSENGER RESERVATION SYSTEM (PRS) - 100 days Agenda
Railway Passenger Reservation System (PRS) to be provided through 71 more post offices (in addition to the existing 120 post offices) by March 31, 2011 to benefit people who are living away from Railway Booking Counters.
Status
Railway Passenger Reservation System has been provided to 12 more post offices.

VI. UP-GRADATION OF SPEED POST CENTERS - 100 days Agenda
17 more Speed Post centers to be equipped with handheld scanners and bar code readers to provide better track and trace facility to the customers.
Status
All 17 Speed Post centers have been up-graded.

VII. MICRO-INSURANCE POLICY – 100 days Agenda
To underwrite 45 lakh Micro-Insurance policies in Rural Areas.
Status
46.62 Lakh Micro-insurance policies have been underwritten in rural areas as on March 31, 2011.

GOVERNMENT ISSUES NOTIFICATION TO CONSTITUTE A JOINT DRAFTING COMMITTEE TO PREPARE DRAFT LOK PAL BILL

The Government of India has issued a Notification constituting a Joint Drafting Committee to prepare a draft of the Lok Pal Bill.

The Joint Drafting Committee shall consist of Five nominee Ministers of the Government of India and Five nominees of Shri Anna Hazare (including himself).

The five nominee Ministers of the Government of India are as under:-
(i) Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Union Minister of Finance.
(ii) Shri P. Chidambaram, Union Minister of Home Affairs.
(iii) Dr Veerappa Moily, Union Minister of Law and Justice.
(iv) Shri Kapil Sibal,Union Minister of Human Resource and Development and Minister of Communication and Information Technology
(v) Shri Salman Khursheed, Union Minister of Water Resources and Minister of Minority Affairs


The five nominees of Shri Anna Hazare (including himself) are as under:-
(i) Shri Anna Hazare
(ii) Shri Justice N. Santosh Hedge
(iii) Shri Shanti Bhushan, Senior Advocate
(iv) Shri Prashan Bhushan, Advocate
(v) Shri Arvind Kejriwal.

The Chairperson of the Joint Drafting Committee shall be Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

The Co-Chairperson of the Joint Drafting Committee shall be Shri Shanti Bhushan.

The Convenor of the Join Drafting Committee shall be Dr M. Veerappa Moily.


The Joint Drafting Committee shall commence its work forthwith and evolve its own procedure to prepare the proposed legislation.


The Joint Drafting Committee shall complete its work latest by 30th June, 2011.

Ministry of Law and Justice ( Legislative Department), Government of India

New Delhi, Friday, April 8, 2011/Chaitra 18, 1933

Grant of honorarium for translation from regional Language to English/Hindi & vice-versa.