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JCM Meeting with government of India highlights

 No.NC-JCM-2021/NC Meeting  Dated: June 26, 2021 All Member of the National Council (Staff Side) – JCM Dear Comrades, Decision taken in the Staff Side meeting held on 25/06/2021 The Staff Side meeting of the National Council JCM was held on 25/06/2021 to discuss about the issues to be raised in the introductory remarks during the National Council – JCM meeting on 26/06/2021. After finalizing the points to be raised in the meeting and also after discussion on the 29 Agenda Points the following decision were taken unanimously:- 1. To protest against the arbitrary decision taken by the Government to Corporatize the 41 Ordnance Factories and to submit a protest letter to the Cabinet Secretary requesting him to place the views of the Staff Side on behalf of the 32 lakhs Central Government employees before the Hon’ble Prime Minister so as to reconsider and withdraw the decision considering the impact of the Government decision on National Security and Defence properness and also the future

Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

 No.17-31/2016-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Establishment Division)           Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,           New Delhi - 110001           Dated: 18.09.2019 Office Memorandum Subject : Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).  The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). 2. Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions on the subject of Children Education Facilitation Allowance as under :-  (i) The reimbursement of Children Education Faciiitation AlIowance can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that incase the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilizat

Regarding re-investment of maturity value of National (Small) Savings Scheme in the same or in other National (Small) Savings Schemes.

 No.107-01/2020-SB  Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts  (F S Division) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, NewDelhi-110001, Dated: 21.06.2021 To, All Head of Circles/Regions Subject: - Regarding re-investment of maturity value of National (Small) Savings Scheme in the same or in other National (Small) Savings Schemes. Sir/Madam, This office is receiving lot of queries/representations from SAS agents regarding re-investment of maturity value of any of the National Savings Schemes for opening/purchase of new account/certificate. To avoid any confusion amongst agents/field units, the competent authority has decided to reiterate the provisions available for re-investment of maturity value of any National (Small) Savings Schemes for opening of new account/purchase of certificate either by account holder directly or through SAS agents. The procedure for reinvestment is given below:-  1. For re-investment of full maturity value or part thereof either by account holde

Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 -part 1

 No. 17-30/2019-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Ddted: 14th February, 2020 To AII Chief Postmasters Generall All Postmasters General Subject :Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 - regarding. Sir/madam, The existing Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 has been amended from time to time by issue of suitable amendments. In supersession of the existing rules issued in 2011, the Department of Posts, Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 are hereby circulated by incorporating aII the amendments 2. In brief, revision/amendments/insertions made in the existing rules are as follows:-       (i) These rules called "Gramin Dak Sevaks (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020" containing 31 rules are issued replacing the existing set of rules called the "Department of Posts", Gramin Dak Sevaks (

Record Retention and Document Management Policy for PLI/RPLI -reg

No. 24-01/2021-LI Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Directorate of Postal Life Insurance Dated: 11.05.2021 Office Memorandum Subject: Record Retention and Document Management Policy for PLI/RPLI -reg 1 This is regarding issue of Record Retention and Document Management Policy in respect of PLI/RPLI. 2 Various types of service requests are processed in connection with PLI/RPLI policy proposal, loan/assignment, surrender/forced surrender, death/maturity claim. Each service request application has enclosures as well. Subsequent to the implementation of CIS and decentralization of PLI/RPLI work, all the records are kept at respective CPCs itself. Viz. revival, conversion, commutation, change in nomination/address, 3. In order to provide timelines for receive retention, "Record Retention Policy for PLI/ RPLI Policy Documents" has been approved by the competent authority. The Gazette notification issued in this regard is enclosed here

Time-limit for claims of Travelling Allowance (TA)& Regarding request from various agents/agent associations to allow Investment through withdrawal form (SB-7) under SAS / MPKBY Agency System

 No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance  Department of Expenditure OFFICE MEMORANDUM North Block,  New Delhi  Dated: 15th June, 2021. To, All Ministries and Departments of the Govt. of India etc. as per standard distribution list. Copy to: C&AG and U.P.S.C. etc. as per standard endorsement list. Subject: Time-limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowance (TA) on Retirement – regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 19030/1/2017-EIV dated 13.03.2018 wherein the time limit for submission of claims for TA on Tour/Transfer/Training/ Journey on Retirement was changed from one year to sixty days, succeeding the date of completion of the journey. 2. Several references have been received in this Department regarding extension of time-limit for submission of TA claims in r/o journeys performed by retired employees and their families for going to Home town/place of settlement after retirement as difficulties are being faced

Regarding provision of grace period for posting of Registered Newspapers in view of disruption caused by second wave of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown/ COVID-curfews in various States.

No. 22-1/2019-PO  Government of India  Ministry of Communications  Department of Posts (PO Division)   Dak Bhawan,  Sansad Marg  New Delhi-110001 Dated: 25 th May, 2021   To   All CPMSG/All PMsG CGM, BD Dte/ Parcel Dte./PLI Dte/ CEPT Director, RAKNPA/ Directors, All PTCS All GMS (Finance)/ DAPS   Subject: Regarding provision of grace period for posting of Registered Newspapers in view of disruption caused by second wave of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown/ COVID-curfews in various States.   This is in continuation with the letter of even no. dated 21 st September, 2020 regarding provision of grace period for posting of Registered Newspapers in view of disruption caused by COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown.   2. The similar situation has arisen in some states due to sudden outbreak of second wave of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown/ COVID-curfews in various states. Like various other services in the country, postal services have also been affected again from