The earnings from Tatkal Scheme

The earnings from Tatkal Scheme during the last few years has been as under:-

Financial Year	Earnings from Tatkal Scheme (in Rs. crores)
2005-06	126
2006-07	207
2007-08	396
2008-09	605
2009-10	672
2010-11	729
2011-12	847
2012-13 (till August 2012)	409

Tatkal charges have  been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10% of basic fare for second class and 30% of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given in the table below:-

Class of Travel	Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.)	Maximum Tatkal Charges(in Rs.)
Reserved Second Sitting (2S)	10	15
Sleeper	75	150
AC Chair Car	75	150
AC-3 tier	200	300
AC-2 tier	200	300
Executive	200	300

i. Powers for earmarking of Tatkal accommodation in different classes have been delegated to Zonal Railways. Keeping in view the utilization pattern in the class of travel during the previous financial year and availability of accommodation, the Tatkal accommodation is earmarked in the  zonal Railways subject to maximum as under:-

Classes	Maximum Tatkal accommodation which can be earmarked in a train
Executive Class	5 seats per coach
2 AC	10 Berths Per Coach
3 AC	16 Berths Per Coach
AC Chair Car	16 Seats Per Coach
SL	30% of the accommodation
Reserved Second Sitting (2S)	10% of the accommodation

j. At present this scheme is available in  around 2677 trains. Out of the total berth of around 11.57 lakhs berths/seats per day, on an average, around 1.71 lakhs seats/berths are available for booking under Tatkal every day i.e. approximately 14.75% of the total accommodation.

(Based on information for the period from April 2011 to March 2012) 

 

Source: www.indianrailways.gov.in

Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family

No.1/16/2011- P&PW(E)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

(Desk ‘E’)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

New Delhi, the 20th September, 2012

Office Memorandum

Sub: Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14, PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner — regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare O.M. of even number, dated 8th December, 2011 on the above subject (copy enclosed).

From the representations received in this Department, it appears that some offices ask the applicant family pensioners for the documents not indicated in the office memorandum indicated above.

All the Ministries/Departments are requested to instruct their attached/ subordinate/ field offices to follow the instructions contained in the O.M., dated 8.12.2011 strictly to avoid any hardships to the family pensioners. They may also be advised to go through the other office memoranda issued during the last two years as contained in the Circulars on Family Pension on this Department’s website and also on pensionersportal.gov.in.

Sd/-

(D.K. Solanki)

Under Secretary

Source/Original Order: http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/FP_200912.pdf

A 2 Z about New Pension System (NPS)

1. What is the New Pension System (NPS)?

   The NPS is a new contributory pension scheme introduced by the Central Government for employees joined in Government Service on or after 1.1.2004. During the year 2009, the NPS was kept open for public.

2. Who is covered by the NPS?

   a. Employees who have joined central government service on or after 01 January 2004 including Railways, Posts, Telecommunication or Armed Forces (Civil), Autonomous Body, Grant-in-Aid Institution, Union Territory or any other undertaking whose employees were eligible to a pension from the Consolidated Fund of India., earlier.

   b. This contribution pension scheme is also open to any Indian citizen between the age of 18 and 55.
3. I am covered by the NPS. Can I contribute to the GPF?

   No. The General Provident Fund ( Central Service) Rules, 1960 is not applicable for employees covered by NPS.

4. I Am covered by the NPS. Am I eligible to Gratuity?
   No. You will not be eligible to Gratuity.
5. How does the NPS work ?

   When you join Government service, you will be allotted a unique Personal Pension Account Number (PPAN). This unique account number will remain the same for the rest of your life. You will be able to use this account from any location and also if you change your job. The PPAN will provide you with two personal accounts:

   1. A mandatory Tier-I pension account, and
6. What is the difference between Tier-I and Tier-II accounts?

   1. Tier-I account: You will have to contribute 10% of your pay in pay band + grade pay + DA into your Tier-I (pension) account on a mandatory basis every month. You will not be allowed to withdraw your savings from this account till you retire at age 60. Your monthly contributions and your savings in this account, subject to a ceiling to be decided by the government, will be exempt from income tax. These savings will only be taxed when you withdraw them at retirement.

   2. Tier-II account: This is simply a voluntary savings facility for you. Your contributions and savings in this account will not enjoy any tax advantages. But you will be free to withdraw your savings from this account whenever you wish.

7. How will I contribute to my Tier-I (pension) account?

   Every month, the government will deduct 10% of your salary (10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA) and automatically transfer this amount to your Tier-I account in your name.

8. Will the Government contribute anything to my Tier-I (pension) account?

   Yes. As your employer, the Government will match your contribution (10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA) and transfer this amount also to your Tier-I account in your name.

9. Can I contribute more than 10% into my Tier-I account?

   Yes. You will be permitted to contribute more than the mandated 10% of pay in pay band + grade pay + DA into your Tier-I account – subject to any ceiling that may be decided by the Government.

10. Will the Government also contribute more than 10% into my Tier-I account?

   No. The contribution of the Government will be limited to 10% of your pay in pay band + grade pay + DA.

11. What will happen if I am transferred to another city?
   The PPAN number will stay the same and you will be able to use the same account.

12. If I leave Government service before I retire will the Government continue to contribute to my Tier-I account?

   No. The 10% contribution by the Government will stop when you leave Government service. However, your savings in your Tier-I and Tier-II accounts will stay in your name and you will be able to continue using these accounts to save for your retirement.

13. What if I die or become permanently disabled during my service?

   Additional Relief on death/disability of Government servants covered by the NPS(New Pension Scheme) recruited on or after 1.1.2004 has been discussed in this Office Memorandum No.38/41/06/P&PW(A) Dated 5th May, 2009.

14. How will the money be invested?

   The money you invest in NPS will be managed by professional fund managers. Currently, you have the choice of picking up one of the following six fund managers: ICICI Prudential Pension Management, IDFC Pension Fund Management, Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund, Reliance Capital Pension Fund, SBI Pension Funds, and UTI Retirement Solutions. In addition to this there are three schemes for which you have to opt.

   Scheme A This scheme will invest mainly in Government bonds
   Scheme B This scheme will invest mainly in corporate bonds and partly in equity and government bonds
   Scheme C This scheme will invest mainly in equity and partly in government bonds and corporate bonds.
15. Can I switch fund managers if I am not happy with my current fund manager?

   Yes, you can switch fund managers. PFRDA, the pension fund regulator, will declare the value of your investment every year in April. At that point of time, if you are not satisfied with the performance of your fund manager, you can switch to another fund manager between May 1 and May 15.

16. What are the charges?

   This is where NPS wins hands down against all other modes of creating a corpus to generate income after retirement. The fund management charge of NPS is 0.0009% of the value of the investment, every year. In comparison, pension plans of insurance companies charge 0.75-1.75% as fund management charge, which is 800-2000 times higher. The other expenses charged are also very reasonable.

17. I am covered by the NPS. Do the old Pension Rules apply to me?

   No. The Central Civil Service Pension Rules (1972) will not be applicable to you.

18. Who will be responsible for the NPS and for protecting my interests?

   The Government has set up a new dedicated regulatory authority known as Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The PFRDA will be responsible for the NPS and for protecting your interests in the NPS in consultation with Ministry of Finance.

19. Who in the Government will issue me a PPAN account and be responsible for the deductions?

   When you join Government service, your Drawing and Disbursement Officer (DDO) will instruct you to fill out a NPS form. You will be required to provide your full professional and personal details including details of your nominee in this form. The DDO will issue you the PPAN number(PRAN) and will also be responsible for all administrative matters related to your NPS accounts including deduction of your contributions, transferring your contributions and the matching contribution of the Government to your Tier-I pension account.

20. What will happen to my contributions to my Tier-I account?

   Your monthly contributions, and the matching contributions by the Government into your Tier-I account, will be transferred by the Government in your name to a Pension Fund Manager (PFM). The PFM will invest your contributions on your behalf. In this way, your savings will appreciate and grow over time.

21. Will I be permitted to select more than one Pension Fund Manager to manage my savings?

   Yes. If you wish, you will be able to spread your savings across multiple PFMs – where a part of your savings are managed by 2 or more PFMs.

22. Am I guaranteed a certain rate of return?

   No return is guaranteed as it is in case of EPF and PPF. The amount of money you make is dependant on how well the fund managers chosen by you perform. But, the extremely low charges in NPS sure give it an edge over the the pension plans of insurance companies.

23. 11. Can I contribute more than 10 into my Tier-I account?

   Yes. You will be permitted to contribute more than the mandated 10% of Basic+DA+DP into your Tier-I account – subject to any ceiling that may be decided by the Government.

24. Can I withdraw money from the account?

   The NPS offers two accounts: tier I and tier II. Currently only tier I account is available. This is a non-withdrawable account and investments in this keep accumulating till you turn 60. Withdrawal is allowed only in case of death, critical illness or if you are building or buying your first house. In case of death the nominee can get 100% of NPS wealth in a lump sum. He can however continue with the NPS in case he wishes to.

25. What will happen to my savings in the Tier-I account when I retire?

   You will be able to withdraw 60% of your savings as a lump sum when you retire. You will be required to use the balance 40% of your savings to purchase an annuity scheme from a life insurance company of your choice. The life insurance company will pay you a monthly pension for the rest of your life.

26. Can I use more than 40% of my savings to purchase the annuity?
   Yes. You can use more than 40% of your savings to purchase annuity.
27. What will happen to my savings if I decide to retire before age 60?

   You will be required to use 80% of your savings in your Tier-I account to purchase the annuity. You will be able to withdraw the balance 20% of your savings as a lumpsum. The other option is, you can continue to invest in NPS on monthly basis and then purchase annuity using 40% of your savings at the age of 60.

28. Will the annuity also provide a family (survivor) pension?
   Yes. You will have an option of selecting an annuity which will pay a survivor pension to your spouse.
29. What will happen to my savings in the Tier-I account when I retire?

   You will be able to withdraw 60% of your savings as a lumpsum when you retire. You will be required to use the balance 40% of your savings to purchase an annuity scheme from a life insurance company of your choice. The life insurance company will pay you a monthly pension for the rest of your life.

30. What happens at retirement?

   NPS by default sets the retirement age at 60. Once you attain that age, you can use the money that has accumulated to generate a regular pension for yourself. In order to do this, you have to compulsorily buy immediate annuity from a life insurance company with 40% of the money that has accumulated. As explained at the beginning, buying an immediate annuity will assure a regular payment for you. Since a minimum of 40% needs to be used to buy an immediate annuity, a maximum of 60% of the money accumulated can be withdrawn. However, unlike other tax-saving instruments like Public Provident Fund (PPF) and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), wherein the amount at maturity is tax-free, in case of NPS this amount is taxable.

31. Whether a retiring Government servant is entitled for leave encashment after retirement under the NPS?

   The benefit of encashment of leave salary is not a part of the retirement benefits admissible under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. It is payable in terms of CCS (Leave) Rules which will continue to be applicable to the government servants who join the government service on after 1-1-2004. Therefore, the benefit of encashment of leave salary payable to the governments/to their families on account of retirement/death will be admissible.

32. Why is it mandatory to use 40% of pension wealth to purchase the annuity at the time of the exit (i.e. after the age of 60 years) from NPS?

   This provision has been made in the New Pension Scheme with an intention that the retired government servants should get regular monthly income during their retired life.

33.Whether any minimum age or minimum service is required to quit from Tier-I?
   Exit from Tier-I can only take place when an individual leaves Government service.
34. Whether Dearness Pay is counted as basic pay for recovery of 10% for Tier-I?

   As per the New Pension Scheme, the total Dearness Allowance is to be taken into account for working out the contributions to Tier-I. Subsequently, a part of the “Dearness Allowance” has been treated as Dearness Pay. Therefore, this should also be reckoned for the purpose of contributions.

35. Whether contribution towards Tier-I from arrears of DA is to be deducted?

   Yes. Since the contribution is to be worked out at 10% of (Pay+ DP+DA), it needs to be revised whenever there is any change in these elements.

36. Who will calculate the interest PAO or CPAO?
   The PAO should calculate the interest.

37. What happens if an employee gets transferred during the month? Which office will make deduction of Contribution?

   As in the case of other recoveries, the recovery of contributions towards New Pension Scheme for the full month (both individual and government) will be made by the office who will draw salary for the maximum period.

38. Whether NPA payable to medical officers will count towards ‘Pay’ for the purpose of working out contributions to NPS?

   Yes. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has clarified vide their O.M. no. A45012/11/97-CHS.V dated 7-4-98 that the Non-Practicing Allowance shall count as ‘pay’ for all service benefits. Therefore, this will be taken into account for working out the contribution towards the New Pension Scheme.

39. Whether a government servant who was already in service prior to 1.1.2004, if appointed in a different post under the Government of India, will be governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules or NPS?

   In cases where Government servants apply for posts in the same or other departments and on selection they are asked to render technical resignation, the past services are counted towards pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Since the Government servant had originally joined government service prior to 1-1-2004, he should be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

40. Will I get a tax deduction for the investment?

   Yes, under Section 80CCD of the Income Tax Act investments of up to Rs 1 lakh in the NPS can be claimed as tax deductions. Readers should remember that this Rs 1 lakh limit is not over and above the Rs 1 lakh limit available under Section 80C. In fact, the combined limit of investments made under Section 80C, 80CCD and section 80CCC (for investments made into pension plans of insurance companies) is Rs 1 lakh.

courtesy:

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

Re-engagement of retired staff

RBE NO 09/2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/2010/RC-4/6

New Delhi, dated 27.09.2012.

The General Manager (P)
All Indian Railways
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Re-engagement of retired staff on daily remuneration basis in exigencies of services.

   Keeping in view the acute shortage of staff in various categories of posts owing to various reasons and consequent hampering of the Railway’s services, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to permit General Managers to re-engage retired employees with the following conditions:

   i) Railway should issue necessary notification for such re-engagement by giving wide publicity through open advertisement so that all may get equal opportunity.

   ii) Re-engaged employees should not have been covered under the safety Related Retirement Scheme/Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS).

   iii) While engaging such staff, medical fitness of the appropriate category should be obtained from the designated authorities.

   iv) Suitability/competency of the staff should also be adjudged before engaging and the issue of their safety record should be addressed.

   v) Maximum age limit for such re-engagement shall be 62 years and this limit shall not be exceeded in case of any retired railway employees during the period of re-engagement.

   vi) While engaging such staff and assigning duties to them, it must be ensured that safety and other operational requirements are adequately addressed.

   vii) Remuneration to such staff be made as stipulated vide this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 dated 11/12/2009 (in each and every case of engagement of retired employee, the daily allowances plus full pension should not exceed the last pay drawn).

   viii) The scheme will be valid up to 14.9.2013.

   ix) Operation of the scheme will be subject to discharge of engaged staff immediately on joining of selected candidates from RRBs.

   This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

sd/-
(Harsha Dass)
Jt. Director Estt. (N)II
Railway Board

Source:http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/establishment/ENG-II/rbe_109_2012_1.pdf

A - Z ABOUT MACP

Sl.No.	Questions	Answers
1.	What does MACPS stand for ?	Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme
2.	How did the scheme come into force?	As recommended by VI CPC para 6.1.15
3.	Will ACPS continue?	No. MACPS is in supersession of previous ACPS
4	MACPS is applicable to whom?	All Group 'A', 'B', 'C' employees except Officers of Organ
5	What about Group 'D' staff?	Group 'D' status would cease on completion of prescribed training and the employees would be treated as Gr.'C' employees.
6	Who will not be entitled for this?	Casual employees, including those granted 'Temporary Status' and persons engaged on adhoc or contract basis
7	Who will consider admissibility of an employee?	Screening Committee formed for this purpose
8	What should be the constituents of the screening committee?	a) Constituents are - Chairperson and two other members; (b) Chairman generally be one grade above other members; (c) members should hold posts at least one level higher than the grade in which MACP to be considered; (d) No Officer should be below Sr. Scale
9	Who will approve recommendations of the committee?	Head of the orgn./competent authority
10	Any special system for the screening committee?	The committee will meet twice in a financial year -preferably in (i) 1st week of January for cases that would be maturing during April - September of the ensuing financial year & (ii) 1st week of July for cases that would be maturing October - March of
11	From which date this scheme would be operational?	w.e.f. 01.09.2008.
12	Should past cases be reopened?	No
13	Can senior employee get stepping up benefit if a junior gets more pay than senior due to MACPS?	No
14	Should difference in pay scales due to grant of financial upgradation under old ACPS (Oct - 1999) & under MACPS within the same cadre construe an anomaly?	No
15	How many financial upgradations are involved?	Upto the maximum extent of three (03)
16	Wherefrom should the service be counted to extend the benefit?	Service should be counted from the date of entry in initial grade on regular basis.
17	On completion of how much service is MACPS applicable?	It is applicable on completion of10years, 20 years and 30 years regular service respectively. This is admissible on completion of 10 years of regular service in same grade.
18	Should the benefit be extended in the next higher grade of promotion in the corresponding cadre?	Not necessarily. MACPS benefit is given to immediate higher grade of pay as per the recommended revised Pay Bands and Grade Pay as given in Section 1, Part -A of the First Schedule of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.
19	What would be the highest possible Grade Pay, upto which the benefit can be extended?	Upto the maximum Grade Pay of Rs.12000 in PB - 04.
20	Should there be pay fixat for MACPS?	Pay shall be raised by 3% of the total pay in the Pay Band & Grad Pay, drawn before upgradation.
21	A Junior Clerk joined in GP Rs. 1900/-, got MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- with pay fixation. Thereafter, he was promoted as Sr. Clerk in GP Rs. 2400/-. What will be the monetary benefit?	There will be no further fixation after MACPS benefit.Only difference in GP (Rs. 1900 to Rs.2800/-) is payable.
22	Should there be pay fixation at the time of regular promotion after getting MACPS benefit?	At the time of actual promotion, even it happens to be in a post carrying higher Grade Pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay fixation would be available. Only difference of Grade Pay would be made available.
23	What would be the steps for pay fixation in this scheme?	i) 23.08.1996 - A person joins Rly. Service (GP-Rs.1900/-); ii) 01.09.2008 - Eligible for MACPS benefit, if not promoted (Oncompletion of 10 yrs & effective wef 1.9.08 iii) Pay should be fixed by granting him one increment (3%) plus the difference of grade pay (Rs.2000-Rs.1900= Rs.100/-)
24	Will promotions that were earned or upgradations that were granted due to ACP Scheme carry same GP due to merger of pay scales or upgradations of posts shall be counted?	No. It should be ignored.
25	In a case - A Railwayman recruited in paysale Rs.5000-8000-/-(Pre-revised) did not get promotion after 25 years of service prior to 1.1.86 got 2 ACP Scheme Upgradations in Rs.5500-9000/- and 6500-10500/-. What will be the grade pay as per MACPS?	a). Recruitment grade pay - Rs.4200/(PB-2) b). For 10 yrs regula service, GP Rs.4600/- (PB-2), c). For 20 yrs service, GP Rs.4800/ (PB-2)
26	In a case - A Railwayman recruited in pay sale Rs.5000-8000-/-(Pre-revised) and got two promotions in 25 years of service in Rs.5500-9000/- and 6500-10500/-. What will be the grade pay as per MACPS?	Recruitment and next promotion were in PB 2 and GP 4200/-. Therefore, the employee is eligible for (1) one upgradation to GP Rs.4600/-(PB-2) for 10 yrs regular service and (2) another upgradation to Rs.4800/-(PB-2) for 20 yrs. regular service.
27	What will be the reference pay for revision as per VI CPC in case of the employees, who got the benefit of ACPS till 01.01.2006?	Revised pay will be with reference to the pay scale granted to them under the ACPS.
28	What should be done for the employees, who have got the benefit of ACPS between 01.01.2006 to 01.09.2008?	Such employees has the option to have his pay fixed with reference to pre-revised pay either (a) wef 01.01.2006 or (b) wef date of financial upgradation underACPS. In case of (b) the employee will be eligible for arrear from the date of his/her option,
29	In a case- JE(in Prerevised scale Rs.5000-8000/- got 1st ACPS benefit in Rs.6500-10500/- . What will be his revised grade pay ?	rde pay
30	How fixation of pay would be done on grant of MACPS benefit ?	The Railwayman can exercise option under Rule 1313(1)(a)(i) of IREC Vol.II[FR22(1)(a)(i)]- to fix pay in higher grade pay either from the date of upgradation or from the date of next increment. The pay and date of increment would be in accordance with clarification
31	In case of promotions earned in the post carrying same grade pay in the promotional hierarchy as per recruitment rules, what should be the MACPS Benefit ?	Such promotions with same grade pay shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.
32	Should grade pay of Rs.5400/- in PB-2 and PB-3 be treated as separate grade pay for MACPS?	No. Same grade pay with different pay bands will be treated as separate grade pays for MACPS.
33	What is regular service?	Period of service that commences from the date of joining post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption/re- employment basis.
34	Should the service rendered on ad hoc / contract basis before regular appointment on pre-appointment training shall be taken into reckoning?	No. Such period shall not be taken into reckoning.
35	Should past continuous service in same grade pay in a post carrying same, prior to regular appointment in new department, without break in another department be considered for MACPS?	Yes. Previous service in another department will be counted for MACPS (but not regular promotion).
36	Should the past service rendered in state government/statutory body/autonomous body/public sector undertaking organization be counted towards regular service?	No.
37	Should the period spent on deputation, foreign service, study leave and all other kind of leave (duly sanctioned) be included in regular service?	Yes.
38	Should the service rendered against work-charge post be counted?	Yes, if their service conditions are comparable with the staff of regular establishment.
39	What will be the fate of existing time bound promotion scheme including in-situ promotion scheme or such other kind of scheme for particular category of employees?	Competent administrative authority to decide, whether to retain such schemes or to switchover to MACPS. However, both the schemes shall not run concurrently.
40	Is the scheme applicable to employees of autonomous/statutory bodies under the control of Ministry of Railway?	Competent authorityof such body and Ministry of Railways would decide.
41	Is the scheme applicable to employees of autonomous/statutory bodies under the control of Ministry of Railway?	Yes.
42	Should there be any consequential effect on subsequent financial up-gradation in case benefit under MACPS is deferred and not allowed after 10/20 yrs. in a grade pay due to the reason of the employee being unfit or due to departmental proceedings ?	Yes.
43	Does this up-gradation confer to change in designation, classification or higher status?	No.
44	Should the benefits linked with pay drawn by the employee be permitted for MACPS beneficiaries?	Yes, such benefits such as HBA, Allotment of Govt. accommodation shall be given as per the MACP benefit.
45	What should be bench mark for extending this benefit?	The bench mark as is available for promotion purpose should be followed.
46	How the cases be regulated when the employee is under D&A proceedings?	Such matter should be regulated under the provisions of the Railway servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules 1968 and instructions issued there under
47	Should Reservation Roster/Orders be implemented?	MACPS contemplates merely placement on personal basis in the immediate higher grade pay/grant of financial benefits only and shall not amount to actual /functional promotion of the employees concerned. Therefore, Reservation rules are not applicable .
48	Is it mandatory to associate members of SC/ST in the screening committee?	No.
49	Is there any relevance to seniority position of the employees?	No.
50	Can the seniors claim additional financial benefit on the ground that the junior employees get higher pay/grade pay under MACPS?	No.
51	What will be the effect of MACPS for determining terminal benefits of retiring employees?	Yes, pay drawn in pay band and grade pay allowed under this scheme shall be the basis for terminal benefits.
52	In a case – a Group A employee, not covered under ACPS has become entitled to 3rd financial upgradation directly. How his pay should be fixed?	His pay shall be fixed successively in next three immediate higher grade pays in the hierarchy of revised pay bands and grade pays allowing the benefit of 3 % pay fixation at every stage.
53	If an employee, declare surplus in his department, is appointed in the same pay scale or lower scale of pay in new organization, how MACPS be implemented?	The regular service rendered in previous organization shall be counted towards regular service in the new organization for the purpose of giving up-gradation under MACPS.
54	Will an employee be eligible for this benefit in case s/he after getting promotion/ACP benefit seeks unilateral transfer to a lower post/scale?	The employee will be entitled for 2nd and 3rd up-gradations on completion of 20 & 30yrs. of regular service from the date of initial appointment to the post in the new organization.
55	What will be the fate of those employees who refused regular promotion?	No financial up-gradation shall be allowed as such an employee has not been stagnated.
56	What will be the fate of those employees who has got financial up-gradation due to stagnation and subsequently refused the promotion?	The employee will not be eligible to be considered for further financial up-gradation till he agrees to be considered forpromotion again and the 2nd and next financial up-gradation shall also be deferred to the extent of period of debarment due to refusal.
57	How the scheme will be applicable to ad hoc employees?	Such employees would be allowed the benefit considering his/her notional pay to the substantial post and the pay will be fixed considering the benefit of this scheme vis-à-vis pay drawn on ad hoc basis.
58	Should the deputationists be reverted to parent department for this benefit?	No. S/he may avail MACPS benefit and exercise a fresh option to draw the pay in his deputation or the pay as per MACPS.
59	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1992- joins in grade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.3.2000- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- What will be the date of 2nd MACPS?	For 2 MACPS benefit only 10 yrs. service in GP Rs.2400/- will be considered. Thus on completion of 18 yrs. total regular service 2nd MACPS benefit is applicable.
60	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1994- joins ingrade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.08.1998- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- c) 1.9.2008- The employee gets 2nd MACPS benefit (GP Rs.2800/-) What will be the date of 3rd MACPS?	The employee will get 3rd MACPS benefit on completion of (4+10+10) 28 yrs. of regular service, i.e on 2.8.2018 in GP Rs.4200/-
61	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1992- joins in grade pay Rs.1900/- b) 2.3.1996- gets regular promotion in GP Rs.2400/- c) 1.9.2008- gets 2nd MACP benefit in GP Rs.2800/-. d) 1.6.2012- getspromotion in GP Rs.4200/- What will be the date of 3rd MACPS?	He will get 3rd MACPS benefit on completion of 30 yrs. of regular service, i.e. w.e.f. 1.1.2022 in GP Rs.4600/-
62	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1999: Joins service in GP Rs.1900/- b) 5.1.2009 : Avails MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- c) 15.3.2009: Gets promotion in GP Rs.2400/- When should the employee get 2nd and 3rd MACPS benefit if does not get any regular promotion?	a) 1.1.2019: Eligible for 2nd financial benefit in GP Rs.2800/-. b) 1.1.2029: Eligible for 3rd financial upgradation in GP Rs.4200/-.
63	In case an employee- a) 1.1.1999: Joins service in GP Rs.1900/- b) 5.1.2009 : Avails MACPS benefit in GP Rs.2000/- c) 15.3.2009: Gets promotion in GP Rs.2400/- d) 10.4.2012: Gets further promotion in GP Rs.4200/- When should the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit if does not get any regular promotion?	On completion of 10yrs. service in GP Rs.4200/- or after 30yrs. of regular service- whichever is earlier.
64	In case an employee has been granted 2 financial upgradations under ACP Scheme of Oct.1999, on completion of 24 yrs . of egular service, when should s/he be eligible for 3rd MACPS benefit	On completion of 30yrs. of service if s/he has not earned 3rd promotion in the hierarchy.
65	How the benefit will be extended to the Casual labour got subsequent temporary status followed by regularization?	50 % of temporary period should be added with regular employment period.
66	How the benefit will be extended to a group-D staff who joined regular service in pre-revised scale of Rs.2550-3200/- and got subsequent promotion in scale Rs.2610-3540/-, then to Rs.2650-4000/-?	On the analogy of Para-5 of Annexure to RBE No. 101/2009(CPO/E.Rly./Kolkata's Serial Circular No.102/2009) any promotion earned or up-gradations granted in pre-revised scales those now carry the GP of Rs.1800/- should be ignored for MACPS purpose. However, promotion/up-gradation to the scale now carry of GP Rs.1900/- shall be counted for MACPS
67	For which period ACRs to be considered to extend the benefit of MACPS?	ACRs for the same period as required for DPC purposes are to be considered while granting benefits under MACPS.
68	How ACR ratings should be made?	The practice of averaging ACRs ratings as followed in case of normal DPC be adopted with reference to the respective bench mark for MACPS purposes
69	How the temporary status of erstwhile substitutes be considered?	The entire temporary status service of substitutes followed by regularization without break may be taken into account for the purpose of grant of MACPS benefit.
70	Can the bench mark for awarding MACP benefit be higher to that require for normal promotion?	No.
71	How the clerical staff should be considered who joined the post of Jr. Clerk and got absorption against LDCE?	For extending the benefit of MACPS the service from the 1st entry grade should be considered.
72	Whether the Pay Band would change in the hierarchy of Pay Band and Grade Pay on grant of MACPS benefit	The upgrdation under MAPC are to be granted in the immediate higher grade pay in the hierarchy of recommended revised pay band and grade pay as prescribed in RSRP Rules 2008.
73	Can it be allowed to employees who have later on inducted in organized Group- A service?	No. Organized Group- A service have already been allowed parity of 2 years on non-functional basis with officers of IAS.
74	In case of isolated post, i) 01.10.1982 : An employee joins is pre-revised scale of Rs. 4,000-6,000/- ii) 01.10.1999: 1st ACP granted in Rs.4,500-7,000/- iii) 01.10.2006: 2nd ACP due in Rs.5,000-8,000/- (GP Rs.4200/-) When will the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit?	On 01.10.2012 on completion of 30 years regular service in GP Rs. 4,600/-
75	In case of normal promotional hierarchy, i) 01.10.1982 : An employee joins is pre-revised scale of Rs. 5,500-9,000/- ii) 01.10.1999: 1st ACP granted in Rs.6,500-10,500/- iii)iv) 01.10.2006: 2nd ACP due in Rs.10,000-15,200/- (PB-3, GP Rs.4200/-) When will the employee get 3rd MACPS benefit?	On 01.10.2012 on completion of 30years regular service in GP Rs. 7,600/- (PB-3).
76	Whether the benefits of MACPS be granted from the date of entry in the grade or from the date of their regular service/approved service counted under various rules?	The benefit is available w.e.f., the date of actual joining of the post in the entry grade.
77	In a case, a person, appointed to an ex-cadre post in higher scale got absorption. Whether the period spent on deputation on ex-cadre post would be counted as continuous service in the grade for MACPS?	1. Where a person is appointed on direct recruitment or on deputation basis from another post in the same grade, the past regular service as well as past promotions/ACP in earlier post will be considered for computing regular service.2. Where a person is appointed to an ex-cadre post in higher scale on deputation, followed by absorption, (a) Service rendered in earlier lower scale post cannot be counted, (b) The period spent initially on deputation in the ex-cadre post prior to absorptionmay be counted towards regular service for the purposes of MACPS.
78	Should the pay scale or grade pay of substantive post or the pay scale/grade pay carried on account of financial up- gradation under ACP/MACP scheme be taken into account for appointment of the selection to a higher post on deputation basis?	The pay scale or grade pay of substantive post should be taken into account.
79	If 1st/2nd financial up-gradations are postponed on account of the employee not found fit or due to departmental proceedings whether these would have consequential effect on next up gradation	This should be regulated under the provision of RS (D&A) rules 1968.
80	If an employee has earned three promotions and still stagnated for more than 10years, should he get this benefit further ?	No
81	Should pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 2750-4400/- be taken as merged to GP Rs.1800/- for MACPS purposes?	Yes.
82	If a Railway servant on deputation earns up-gradation under MACPS in parent cadre, should s/he be entitled for deputation allowance on the pay & emoluments granted under MACPS?	No.
83	Should the Group-D employees, whose pre-revised pay scales are merged and placed in GP Rs.1800/-, be entitled for grant of increment @ 3 % during pay fixation at every stage of MACPS?	Yes.
84	How the service period will be counted in case of transfer including unilateral transfer on request?	Regular service rendered in previous organization/office shall be counted alongwith the regular service in the new organization/office for the purpose of getting financial up-gradation under the MACPS. However, Item No.24 of Annexure to RBE No. 101/2009 (CPO/E.Rly./ Kolkata's Serial Circular No.102/2009) should be taken into consideration.
85	What about the bench mark of MACPS in cases where promotion to the next higher grade is made on the basis of fitness?	In such cases bench mark for promotion hall apply to MACPS also.
86	Does MACPS benefit extend higher entitlement of pass facilities?	The benefits related to higher status inherent in the higher pay band and/or grade pay is not available to such an employee who has been granted higher grade pay under the MACPS.
87	Should the pre-appointment training period be taken into reckoning for MACPS benefit?	No.
88	If a person seeks appointment to a lower post on own volition, how his regular service will be reckoned?	Regular service in higher grade should be counted for MACP scheme alongwith reference to the grade in which the employee is reappointed on transfer on own volition.

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Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/1998/RC-1/64

RBE No.102/2012

New Delhi, dated 14.09.2012

The General Manager (P),

All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.

Sub: Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications — regarding.

Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letters No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt dated 09.12.2010 and No. E(NG)II/2011/RR-1/11/ dated 09.12.2011 (RBE No.166/2011) regarding educational qualification for recruitment in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5,200-20,200 having Grade Pay of  Rs.1800/- and No.E(NG)II/2011/RC-1/NE/21 dated 06.02.2012 extending the appilcablilty of (RBE No.166/2011) to widows.

2. In partial supersession of Board letter dated 06.02.2012 quoted in para 1 above, it has now been decided that in case of appointment of a widow/wife not fulfilling the requirement of prescribed educational qualification, she will be placed in Pay Band-I (Rs. 5200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs.1800/- directly without insisting on fulfillment of educational quailfication norms, provided the appointing authority is satisfied that the duties of the post against which she is being appointed can be performed with help of some on job training.

3. In continuation with the above, following points are also clarified:

(i) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ enjoys the status of a Government servant from initial day and will be allowed all the allowances and benefits allowed to a government servant.

(II) A person appointed as a ‘Trainee’ on compassionate grounds has to acquire minimum educational qualifications in 5 years.

(iii) The probation period of a person appointed as ‘Trainee’ on compassionate ground will begin only from the date he/she acquires minimum educational qualification and such person will be on probation for a period specified in the Recruitment Rules of the post / grade against which he/she is being appointed.

(iv) A ‘Trainee appointed on compassionate ground is entitled to all kinds of leave applicable to a regular Railway servant.

(v) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ shall be allowed Children Education Allowances per the admissible rates.

(vi) A person appointed as ‘Trainee’ on compassionate ground would not be entitled for Overtime Allowance during the period he/she continue as ‘Trainee’.

(vii) A ‘Trainee’ has the status of Government/Railway Servant from initial day, as such, dependent of a person appointed on compassionate ground as ‘Trainee’ would be eligible for compassionate appointment in the event of his/her death in harness/medical unfitness.

(viii) A 'Trainee’ appointed on compassionate ground, till he/she acquires minimum educational qualification would be allowed increment at normal rates in the pay scale of -IS.

(ix) A person appointed as Trainee on compassionate ground, is eligible to Medical benefits as available to holder of the post in pre-revised Scale of Rs. 4440-7440 without any Grade Pay.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate.

Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-

(Harsha Dass)

Joint Director Estt. (N)II

Railway Board