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Children Education Allowance for Central Government Employees – An Overview

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Children Education Allowance for CG Employees – An Overview

7TH PAY COMMISSION AND INDIAN GOVERNMENT DECISION ON CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE

One of the most anticipated hike in the allowance of CEA by Central Government employees, but 7th Pay Commission has recommended the allowance would continue as CEA Rs. 2250 pm per child and Hostel subsidy Rs. 6750 pm per child.

And the allowance will continue to be double for differently abled children. And the commission has strongly object to extend the allowance beyond Class XII.

Rate of Children Education Allowance (CEA) has been increased from Rs. 1500 per month / child (max. 2) to Rs. 2250 per month / child (max.2). Hostel Subsidy will also go up from Rs. 4500 per month to Rs. 6750 per month. Annual amount of CEA for the academic year 2017-18 will be Rs. 24750 and Hostel Subsidy will be Rs. 74250.

CEA an Overview: (Child education allowance in 7th Pay Commission)

The Children Education allowance was introduced w.e.f. 1-9-2008 on the basis of the recommendation of 6th CPC.

In the background of escalation of school fees, and other expenses connected with education of Children, the present scheme has been a big relief for the Government employees.

Presently the allowance is admissible for two children, for studying in a recognized school upto XII standard.

The maximum ceiling is stipulated at Rs.18000/- since this allowance had been hiked by 50% because of the DA component in salary having been crossed 100% on 1.1.2014.

We suggest doubling of this allowance and increasing the same by 50 % whenever the DA crosses over by 50%

Procedure of Reimbursement: The commission also recommended that the simplification of procedure for reimbursement. For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose.

The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year.

The insistence of receipt for each and every expense to claim the allowance is a cumbersome procedure, which serves no purpose at all.

In order to avoid a probable misuse, the employer may be asked to produce an affidavit to the effect this child/children were bonafide student of the school. The production of receipt may be dispensed with.

We also suggest that the scheme may be extended to cover children studying for Graduate/Post Graduate and Professional courses.

This suggestion is being made in view of the huge expenses involved for the children’s higher studies, especially in the background of the Government with from higher education sector and allowing private institutions to come up and extract exorbitant changes for courses.

Since the quantum of allowance is fixed with a ceiling on maximum, our suggestion increase the coverage.

FAQ on CEA and Hostel Subsidy (Central government employees child education allowance)

REIMBURSEMENT CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – CLARIFICATION ON LEAVE OR SUSPENSION
The Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible to a Govt. servant while he/she is on duty…

CLASS ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
Reimbursement of CEA and Hostel Subsidy shall be applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth…

UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – IN CASE OF RETIREMENT…
In case of retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service, clarification given…

CEA CLARIFICATION – IF A GOVERNMENT SERVANT DIES…
If a Government servant dies while in service, the Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy…

CLARIFICATION ON CEA – CHILD FAILS IN A PARTICULAR CLASS
The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy shall have no nexus…

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – DISTANCE OF RESIDENTIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Clarification on distance for Residential Educational Institution studied children’s reimbursement…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – BOTH ARE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS
Clarification on Husband and wife both are Government Servants, reimbursement…

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – PERIOD FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Quarterly, Half-Yearly or Annual reimbursement of Children Education Allowance…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – DA IMPACT
Increasing DA over 25%, the amount of Children Education Allowance…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – FOR DIVYAANG CHILDREN
Eligibility criteria of a Divyaang Children for reimbursement of CEA…

REIMBURSEMENT OF HOSTEL SUBSIDY – ELIGIBILITY OF AMOUNT
The amount of ceiling of hostel subsidy is…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – ELIGIBILITY OF AMOUNT
Eligibility amount of a Children for reimbursement of CEA…

REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE – ELIGIBILITY OF CHILDREN
In case of failure of sterilization operation,…

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE PAYABLE FOR CITIZENS OF NEPAL AND BHUTAN – CLARIFICATION
CEA is payable for the children of all Central Government employees including citizens of Nepal and Bhutan…

Corporatisation of OFB – Setup High Level Official Committee

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Ordnance Factories strike called off

Continuing the process of dialogue which had started from 14 August 2019, the fourth meeting was held yesterday with the office bearers of AIDEF, INDWF, BPMS and CDRA under the Chairmanship of Secretary, DDP.

While reaffirming that the proposed corporatisation of OFB is under examination of the Government, Secretary, DDP patiently listened to the concerns expressed by the Employees Federations regarding how the benefits/interests of employees in terms of wages, health facilities and other service matters may be affected due to corporatisation of OFB.

The Employees Federations inter-alia suggested that their views should be considered while preparing the roadmap for increasing the turnover of the proposed entity from the current levels.

After detailed deliberations, it was agreed to recommend to the Government, the setting up of a High Level Official Committee to interact with Employees Federations to examine their concerns and other aspects of the proposed new entity. The Federations on their part have agreed to withdraw the ongoing strike and continue with the process of dialogue.

With this, employees will now be resuming their duties with effect from Monday, 26th August, 2019.

Source: PIB

11th Bipartite Wage Revision Settlement – UFBU demanded 20% Pay Hike

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11th BPS Wage Settlement – Demand 20% Pay Hike – Meeting will be held on 29.8.2019

11th Bipartite Wage Revision Settlement – UFBU demands 20% Pay Hike – Important Meeting will be held on 29th August 2019

The next wage negotiation meeting will be held on 29.8.2019 (Thursday) between Negotiation Committee of IBA and representatives of UFBU in Mumbai.

Indian Bank’s Association (IBA) invited all the representatives of UFBU to attend the meeting with Negotiation Committee of IBA.

Bank employees are expected to arrive positive decision in this meeting.

7th Pay Commission Children Education Allowance – Procedure, Bonafide Certificate Format 2019

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7th CPC Children Education Allowance – Procedures 2019

7th Pay Commission Children Education Allowance – Procedure, Bonafide Certificate Format 2019

Children Education Allowance is one of the greatest and valuable concession for Central Government employees implemented as per the recommendations of 6th pay commission with effect from 1.9.2008. This allowance is paid for taking more care on education of children.

CEA and HS will be paid for school going children from nursery to 12th class. The amount of CEA and HS will be double for differently-abled children.

Rate Chart of CEA

The revised rates of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy as per 7th CPC is given in the below table…

Children Education Allowance Monthly Yearly
1st child Rs. 2,250 Rs. 27,000
2nd child Rs. 2,250 Rs. 27,000
Hostel Subsidy
1st child Rs. 6,750 Rs. 81,000
2nd child Rs. 6,750 Rs. 81,000

The rates of CEA and HS shall increase by 25% whenever the DA increases by 50%.

CEA Reimbursement Procedure

Children Education Allowance Scheme is a reimbursement scheme. Reimbursement should be done just once a year, after completion of the academic year. The maximum reimbursement amount of CEA is now Rs. 27000 per year per child and the maximum reimbursement amount of HS is now Rs. 81000 per year per child.

7th CPC simplified the procedure for reimbursement. No need to submit bills, receipts, vouchers, and invoices for reimbursement. Bonafide certificate of children from the head of the institution is enough for reimbursement.

Model Format of Bonafide Certificate

The reimbursement application shall contain a bonafide certificate from the school to ensure that the child has studied in the previous academic year and also mention the amount of expenditure incurred.

For Hostel Subsidy, the same bonafide certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the Government employees towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex

7th Pay Commission Revised Pay Structure with Examples

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Clarification on Grant of Non-functional Scale to Group B Officers in Pay Matrix Level-11

Clarification on grant of Non-functional Scale to Gr. ‘B’ officers in Level-11 of Accounts Department and Level-10 in organized departments of Indian Railways

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(GP)2003/2/22

New Delhi, dated: 06.08.2019

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units

Sub.: Clarification on grant of Non-functional Scale to Gr. ‘B’ officers in Level-11 of Accounts Department and Level-10 in organized departments of Indian Railways- reg.

In terms of Ministry of Railways’ Gazette Notification G.S.R. 210(E) dated 08.03.2018 (RBE No. 37/2018), the higher scale of Level-11 in Accounts department and Level-10 in other organised departments has to be operated to the extent of 100% of the Gr. ‘B’ officers on-roll including Gr. ‘B’ officers officiating in Level-11 on ad-hoc basis after completion of 4 years of regular service in the respective grades in organized departments.

Subsequently, detailed guidelines outlining the procedure have also been issued vide Board’s letter no. E(GP) 2003/2/22) dated 12.12.2018 (RBE No. 192/2018).

2. It has been observed that references are being received from various Zonal Railways seeking clarification on issues relating to the aforementioned scheme.

In the past, several clarifications have been issued to various Zonal Railways over a number of issues. Therefore, in order to provide clarity on the issue, these clarifications are being summarized as under:

Doubt Remarks
1. Whether Gr. ‘B’ officers completing 4 years of regular service are to be granted NFS from the next date or from 1st January or 1st July of the following year. The date of effect of placement in the higher Group ‘B’ non-functional grade will be the date when the officer becomes eligible i.e. when the officer completes four years of regular service in the relevant grade.
2. Clarification whether Gr ‘B’ officers on deputation, on the date of their consideration for grant of NFS to be taken to be on roll or total no. of Gr. ‘B’ officers be computed excluding their names. Officers on deputation to other departments may be granted Non­ functional Scale of Level-10 notionally from 08.03.2018 while the actual benefit will accrue to them on return from deputation and joining the cadre.
3. Grading of APAR for allotment of higher scale of Level-11 to Gr. ‘B’ officers of Accounts Department and Level- 10 of other organised Departments. The benchmark for grant of NFS of Level-11 to Gr. ‘B’ officers of Accounts Department and Level-10 of other organised Departments would continue to be ‘Good’.
4. Whether Gr. ‘B’ officers ‘On-roll’ includes officers on deputation. Yes. The term Gr. ‘B’ officers on-roll mentioned in Board’s letter dated 08.03.2018 also include officers who are having their lien on the Railway but are working elsewhere on deputation.
5. APARs Five years APARs are required to be considered. If any APARs is not available, the APARs of the immediately preceding year/years to that extent may be taken into account even if it pertains to non-gazetted period of service.
6. Whether a senior employee can be considered for grant of NFS with his junior having already completed 4 years of service. For consideration of officers for placement in the higher Gr. ‘B’ Scale of Level-10 (Level-11 in case of Accounts department), the senior Group ‘B’ employee shall be deemed to have rendered the service put in by his immediate junior and if that happens 4 years or more he should be considered for placement in higher Gr. ‘B’ scale of Level-10 (Level-11 in case of Accounts department).
7. Extended Panel is required to be formed in lieu of officers who would be retiring during the intervening period. Since the posts are being operated at 100% and officers are being granted the benefit from the date on which they are becoming eligible (through assessment being done on the prescribed date), formation of extended panel is not required.
8. Whether service rendered in the Gr. ‘B’ in the previous unit can be considered for grant of NFS. The issue may be decided in terms of Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2005/1/43 dated 16.12.2005.

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(Meenakshi Saluja)
Dy. Director, Estt. (GP)-III
Railway Board

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Latest Questions and Answers through Comments Section on 7th Pay Commission Pay Fixation

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Latest Discussions on 7th Pay Commission Pay Fixation

Latest Questions and Answers through Comments Section on 7th Pay Commission Pay Fixation

We compile here list of Questions and Answers collected from our comments section on the subject of pay fixation on promotion or MACP as per 7th Pay Commission…

Question: Manpreet asked on August 16, 2019
My date of joining is 02/05/2008 and macp-1 due on 02/05/2018, basic pay currently 36400/-, grade pay 2400 , what option should i choose for my pay fixation…date of next increment or date of promotion ???? Where will be more benefit to me ????
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied on August 18, 2019
Choose joining date i.e. from 2-5-2018 as completed service of 10 years if you have not got any promotions so you will be befitted 60 days ahead you advance increment is getting earlier otherwise it will be from 1-7-2018 onwards.

Question: Abhilasha Singh asked on August 16, 2019
My BP is 62200 now in level 7 (4600).i hv to gt macp from 30/08/2018
On 30 August 2018 my BP was 60400.what would b my new BP?
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied on August 17, 2019
It’s seems after your increment as on 1-7-1918 of Rs.60,400/- in matrix level 6 to 7 as on MACP upgradrations from 30-8-18 as advance increment of Rs.62,200/-, so you will not get increment on 1-7-19 and your basic pay will get in matrix level 7 in pay of RS.64,100/- from 1-7-20 as higher level increment.

Question: B.Penchalaiah asked on August 16, 2019
Sir, I was appointed as Inspector in CBIC on 04.05.1974. Got my first promotion on 26.08.1991. As per ACP orders I got my Pay
notionally of Assistant Commissioner Cadre wef 09.08.98. I got my actual promotion to the cadre of Assistant Commissioner on 10.01.2007 which involves discharge higher responsibility interns of GO dt. 01.07.1997.
My question is….Am I not eligible for one minimum increment under the concept of higher Pay for higher responsibility?
I got my further benefit under MACP wef 01.09.2008.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied on August 17, 2019
No. Since the grade was not changed. If grade pay changes basic’ pay plus GP added to 3% as new basic pay. Have you got 3rd MACP upgradrations on completion of 30 years service ?

Question: Geetha asked (August 14, 2019)
Sir I’m Geetha from TNSTC Senior Supdt. My present basic is Rs.5799.00. Next increment due on Jan 2020. If I get promotion as Asst. Manager post can I give option for my pay fixation after my increment in Jan 2020.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (August 15, 2019)
Nobody will get increment on JANUARY, 20 & no promotional pay benefits. Only pay benefits through MACP on completion of every 10 th year as upgradration of pay fixations in the 7th CPC onwards.

Question: Imran Siddiq sheikh asked (August 14, 2019)
My 1.1.2016 basic 7th pay 23800
And time bound promotion grade pay is 2400 time bound promotion date 19.03.2019 plz calulte my new basic pay
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (August 15, 2019)
No promotional benefits in 7th CPC & no pay fixations. Only MACP on completion of every 10th year as upgradration of pay fixations.

Question: Pradeep marathe asked (August 5, 2019)
I got pramoted to level 7 (4600) from level 6 (4200)
Through MACP. from 28.01.2018
On 28.01.2018 my basic was 47600.
Could u provide me information about my basic fixation ,what it will be .on 01.082019 and what increment date should i choose 1 jan or 01 july.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (August 5, 2019)
Your pay as 1-7-18 as ₹ 49000 as level 6 (4200) & 1-7-18 as 50,500 in level 7 (4600). Increment in July only.

Question: Tarun Khanna asked (August 3, 2019)
If I got first financial benefit under MACP,in G.P. 2000 and presently my basic pay is Rs.33,000. Now I have been promoted in the G.P.2400.from July 2019. what pay will be fixed on my date of promotion.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (August 5, 2019)
There’s no pay benefits in promotions from 7th CPC. Only your Designation changes higher.

Question: Irfan Mohammad asked (July 9, 2019)
Sir my basic pay is 32300 as level 4 and annually increment was credited in Jul. I was promoted on 20 Dec 18 as level 5. What will be better option fixation of pay from next inrement or date of promotion. Please help me sir.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (July 11, 2019)
From the 7th CPC in the Promotions no monitory benefits, only designation changes higher. Completion of .10 years without any Promotions they will be given MACP as upgradrations of basic pay in next matrix level in the 11th year onwards.

Question: Irfan mohammad again asked (July 14, 2019)
Sir, then what should I choose in option form Pay fix from date of promotion 20 Dec 18 Or Pay fix from date of next increments 01 Jan 19 / 01 Jul 2019…Please guide us
Answer: M.K.Kumar again replied (July 16, 2019)
No option for Promotions. As usual increment on 1/7/19 in same Matrix Level.

Question: Ashok asked (July 8, 2019)
Sir my current basic pay is 58600 rs & MACP is due on 20/04/2020.
presently my pay level 7.
My Next pay is what and next increment due date please mention sir?
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (July 9, 2019)
If Your basic pay as 1/7/19 as ₹ 58,600, at MACP from 20/4/20 (give option) is given as advance increment of ₹ 60,400 in level 7 and no increment on 1/7/1920. Next DNI on 1/7/21 as ₹ 62,200/- in level 8.

Question: VIJAY KUMAR GUPTA asked (June 28, 2019)
I was drawing my pay Rs. 75600 till December 2018 in the pay level of 9 and holding the post of AO. I have been promoted as Sr.AO in the level of 10 from 01.01.2019. I could only join my upgraded post of Sr.AO on 07.01.2019 and opted my pay fixation from the date of next increment (DNI) which falls on 01.07.2019. My office has fixed my pay on DNI as Rs. 82400 in level 10 by following Rule 13 of pay rule 2016 and allowed me to draw my pay in the upgraded pay (Level-10) @ Rs. 77700 (being the higher pay in next level-10) from 07.01.2019 to 30.06.2019. But they indicated the DNI as July 2020 in the pay fixation fixation order.
Department of Expenditure, MoF had circulated OM dated 31 July 2018 stating that if some one as opted to get his pay fixed with DNI then his pay will be fixed as per rule 13 and he is entitled to get his first annual increment in the upgraded scale on completion of minimum qualifying period of 6 months and subsequent increment will be granted on annual basis. This is the main spirit of the OM.
In my case, being opted for my pay fixation from the date of next increment (DNI) i.e. 01.07.2019 even join the post of Sr.AO from 07.01.2019, my pay has been fixed correctly @ 82400 but they indicated DNI as 01.07.2020 which appeared not as per the OM dated 31.07.2018.
Please clarify whether my DNI will be 01.01.2020 or 01.07.2020.
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (June 28, 2019)
If your upgrade basic pay as your MACP on completion of 10/20/30 years it is correct as per rules. Nobody will get annual increment on January month. Since you got the advance increment from 7/1/19, you are not eligible for increment on 1/7/1999 your upgrades Matrix Level 10 from 1/7/20 as ₹ 82,400/-.

Question: Maniram asked (June 17, 2019)
Sir my basic pay is 35300 rs on 01/07/2019 & MACP is due on 08/07/2019
Presently my pay level 4 & after MACP pay level change on 08/07/2019. In level 5 .after MACP how much rupees increase after MACP
Answer: M.K.Kumar replied (June 17, 2019)
You give your opinion from the MACP upgradrations from 8/7/2019 as on your basic pay will be ₹ 36,400/- of advance increment and no increment on 1/7/2020. Your next increment of ₹ 37,500/- from 1/7/2021 as in matrix level 5.

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