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Notification of Highly Active Field Areas

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Notification of Highly Active Field Areas

No.8(3)/2000/D(Pay/Services)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence

New Delhi, dated 8th March, 2019.

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject: Notification of Highly Active Field Areas.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 26th February, 2018 on the above subject and to convey the approval of the competent authority to the payment of Highly Active Field Area Allowance for the areas as specified in Appendix to this Ministry letter No f(3)/2000/D(Pay/Service) Dated 18th Sept 2017.

2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide MoD (Fin) ID No. 5(19)/2001-AG/PA-Vol.II dated 6.3.2019

Yours faithfully
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(Arun Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

7th Pay Commission Overtime Allowance Calculation – Inclusion of HRA, TA and SFA

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7th Pay Commission Overtime Allowance Calculation – Inclusion of HRA, TA and SFA

Inclusion of all allowances such as HRA, TA and SFA in calculation of Overtime Allowance (OTA) to employees of Ordnance factories as per the provisions of Section 59 of the Factory Act 1948

No.A.27016/01/2018-Estt(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus
New Delhi-110067
Dated:16th April 2019

Office Memorandum

Subject : Inclusion of all allowances such as HRA, TA and SFA in calculation of Overtime Allowance (OTA) to employees of Ordnance factories as per the provisions of Section 59 of the Factory Act 1948

The undersigned is directed to refer to the representation of All India Association of Non Gazetted Officers of Ordnance and Equipment Fys and Quality Assurance Organisations, dt 04/03/2019 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the instructions on OTA issued by DoPT are not applicable in respect of Government servants who are governed by the Factories Act 1968. Hence the representation referred above is forwarded herewith to take necessary action.

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(Sandeep Saxena)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

M/o Labour and Employment
Kind Atten : Shri C.S.Rao, Under Secretary -Admin
Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi marg
New Delhi

Copy to Shri S.K.Sachan, General Secretary, AIANGOS, kalpi Road, Kanpur, Pin 208009

ALLOWANCES : AN OVERVIEW AS PER 7th CPC – MAJOR FEATURES

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ALLOWANCES : AN OVERVIEW AS PER 7th CPC – MAJOR FEATURES

2.3. ALLOWANCES : AN OVERVIEW AS PER 7th CPC.

(a) MAJOR FEATURES :

• Revision has been implemented w.e.f 01.07.2017.

• All slab based allces to increase by 25% for every 50% rise in DA.

• Rates of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy increased by 1.5 times. CEA has been increased from Rs 1500/- per month/child (max two) to Rs 2250/- per month/child (max two). Hostel Subsidy has been revised from Rs 4500/- per month to Rs 6750/- per month.

• Family Accn Allce for JCOs/OR subsumed w.e.f 01.07.2017.

• HRA will be applicable to all ranks and CILQ abolished w.e.f 01.07.2017.

• Travel by air on TD for Level 6 and above. AC III/AC Chair Car for Level 5 and below.

• Siachen Allowance will be Rs 30,000/- per month for JCOs/OR (Level 8 and below) and Rs 42,500/- per month for officers (Level 9 and above).

NFIR Proposals on Risk and Hardship Allowance to Safety Categories

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NFIR Proposals on Risk and Hardship Allowance to Safety Categories

Payment of Risk and Hardship Allowance to the important safety categories – inclusion of fresh categories within the ambit of Risk and Hardship Allowance -NFIR’s proposals

Registration No : RTU/Nnn/31/2O12

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 1 1O 055
Affiliated to:
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No. IV/NFIR/7th CPC (Imp)/Allowance 2016/Part II

Dated: 11/04/2019

The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR

Dear Brother,

Sub: Payment of Risk and Hardship Allowance to the important safety categories – inclusion of fresh categories within the ambit of Risk and Hardship Allowance -NFIR’s proposals-reg.

Ref: (i) Railway Board’s Order vide letter No. ERB-I/2019/23/09 dated 11/0/2019 and 20/02/2019.

(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2019/I/7/5/1 dated 26/03/2019 addressed to GSA/NFIR.

(iii) NFIR’s letter No. IV/ NFIR/7th CPC (Imp)/Allowance 2076/Part II dated 08/4/2019 addressed to the Convener of EDs Committee & EDPC-I Railway Board and copy endorsed to the Members of the Committee.

Affiliates attention is invited to NFIR’s letter No. IV/ NFIR/7th CPC (Imp) Allowance 2016/Part Dated 08/04/2019 (10 Pages) wherein large number of categories for who Risk and Hardship Allowance is required to be extended has been covered.

Today the 1st Meeting of EDs Committee was held at Pragati Maidan (Railway Board’s Office) at 15:30 hrs in which NFIR President Shri Guman Singh participated. In the preliminary meeting, the Committee noted that NFIR has already sent its proposal covering large number of categories besides representations.

However, the Committee decided that the Federations may give further inputs/justification, covering remaining categories for whom Risk and Hardship Allowance is required to be granted. The next meeting of the Committee may take place during the 1″ week of May,2019.

The affiliates are, therefore, advised to please go through the contents of Federation’s proposal dated 08th April, 2019 and furnish categories if any, which are required to be included with proper justification for the purpose of proposing to bring them within the ambit of Risk and Hardship Allowance.

Affiliates may please note that they should avail this opportunity to give full details with regard to the element of Risk and Hardship involved in various other categories also so that fruitful deliberations can take place for preparing final report with positive recommendations for bringing all such categories within the ambit of Risk and Hardship Matrix according to the gravity of Risk and Hardship of each category.

The inputs/suggestions/proposals should reach Federation’s Office latest by 25th April, 2019, treating this as priority item. Adequate publicity should also be ensured on the contents of Federation’s proposal dated 08/04/2019 to the EDs Committee.

Yours fraternally,
(Dr.M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019

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7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019

Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance

Technical Staff(Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of all Engineering Disciplines(Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T Deptts.), staff engaged in train operation, sanitation and many staff of Medical Department are prone to Risk and Hardship. Their level of Risk and Hardship may vary according to their job contents, working conditions, weather conditions, work pressure and surrounding environments at the respective places…….

A.I.R.F.
All India Railwaymen’s Federation
4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110055

No.AIRF/Sub-Committee 294

Dated: April 11, 2019

The Convener,
Committee on Risk & Hardship Allowance and
EDPC-II, Railway Board,
DFCC Building, Pragati Maidan Metro Station,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance

Technical Staff(Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of all Engineering Disciplines(Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T Deptts.), staff engaged in train operation, sanitation and many staff of Medical Department are prone to Risk and Hardship.

Their level of Risk and Hardship may vary according to their job contents, working conditions, weather conditions, work pressure and surrounding environments at the respective places.

While drawing structure of Risk and Hardship Matrix, it is clarified that, the Matrix only aims to compensate for Risk and Hardship involved in job/work environment and it does not determine status in any way.

1. Categories of Civil Engg. Deptt. (Helpers to SSEs)

(i) P. Way – JEs/SSEs, Technicians(Blacksmith, Welder, Carpenter), Helpers of Blacksmith and Welder.

Track Maintainers of Constn. Org. and USFD Staff.

(ii) Track Machine – Staff working on Openline and Workshops(JEs, SSEs, Technicians and Helpers)

(iii) Bridge Deptt., Openline and Workshops – JEs, SSEs, Technicians(Sarang, Riveter, Welder, Blacksmith, Grinder, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Driller and Helpers).

(iv) Technicians and SSEs(Works) and also staff attending drainage cleaning.

(v) Gateman

2. Categories of Electrical Deptt.

(i) TRD Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs)

(ii) TRS Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline and Workshops

(iii) Power Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline

(iv) Air-conditioning and Train Lighting Staff (Cell and Battery Fitter and Helpers)

(v) Tower Wagon Driver

(vi) General Services Staff, including Power Houses and Sub-Station Operator.

(vii) EOT Crane Driver, Slingers, Gunners

3. 7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019

(i) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of C&W Maintenance Depots and Workshops.

(ii) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of Locomotive Sheds and Workshops.

(iii) Lab. Sudt., C&MAs

(iv) Technicians (Fitters, BH Painters, Machinists, Welders, Millwright)

(v) Auto/Forklifter/Drivers, Crane Drivers, Gunners, Slingers

4. S&T Deptt.

(i) JEs/SSEs (Signal), ESMs, MSMs and Helpers

(ii) JEs/SSEs (Telecom.), TCMs, WTMs and Helpers

5. Operating Deptt.

(i) SMs, YMs, TNCs, Pointsman, Shuntman, Shunting Jamadar, Shunting Master, Traffic Asstt.

6. Medical Deptt.

Radiographers, Safaiwala, Malaria Staff

7. Technical Staff (JEs/SSEs, Technicians, Helpers) of Production Units of all Engg. Disciplines

8. All categories, having job contents, related to Annexure of RBE No.44/2013 dated 02.05.2013.

Yours faithfully,
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(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary

Source: AIRF

7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019

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7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019
 
Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance
Technical Staff(Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of all Engineering Disciplines(Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T Deptts.), staff engaged in train operation, sanitation and many staff of Medical Department are prone to Risk and Hardship. Their level of Risk and Hardship may vary according to their job contents, working conditions, weather conditions, work pressure and surrounding environments at the respective places…….
A.I.R.F.
All India Railwaymen’s Federation
4, State Entry Road, New Delhi – 110055
No.AIRF/Sub-Committee 294
Dated: April 11, 2019
 
The Convener,
Committee on Risk & Hardship Allowance and
EDPC-II, Railway Board,
DFCC Building, Pragati Maidan Metro Station,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance
Technical Staff(Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of all Engineering Disciplines(Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T Deptts.), staff engaged in train operation, sanitation and many staff of Medical Department are prone to Risk and Hardship.
Their level of Risk and Hardship may vary according to their job contents, working conditions, weather conditions, work pressure and surrounding environments at the respective places.
While drawing structure of Risk and Hardship Matrix, it is clarified that, the Matrix only aims to compensate for Risk and Hardship involved in job/work environment and it does not determine status in any way.
 
1. Categories of Civil Engg. Deptt. (Helpers to SSEs)
(i) P. Way – JEs/SSEs, Technicians(Blacksmith, Welder, Carpenter), Helpers of Blacksmith and Welder.
Track Maintainers of Constn. Org. and USFD Staff.
(ii) Track Machine – Staff working on Openline and Workshops(JEs, SSEs, Technicians and Helpers)
(iii) Bridge Deptt., Open line and Workshops – JEs, SSEs, Technicians(Sarang, Riveter, Welder, Blacksmith, Grinder, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Driller and Helpers).
(iv) Technicians and SSEs(Works) and also staff attending drainage cleaning.
(v) Gateman
 
2. Categories of Electrical Deptt.
(i) TRD Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs)
(ii) TRS Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline and Workshops
(iii) Power Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline
(iv) Air-conditioning and Train Lighting Staff (Cell and Battery Fitter and Helpers)
(v) Tower Wagon Driver
(vi) General Services Staff, including Power Houses and Sub-Station Operator.
(vii) EOT Crane Driver, Slingers, Gunners
3. 7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance – AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019
(i) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of C&W Maintenance Depots and Workshops.
(ii) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of Locomotive Sheds and Workshops.
(iii) Lab. Sudt., C&MAs
(iv) Technicians (Fitters, BH Painters, Machinists, Welders, Millwright)
(v) Auto/Forklifter/Drivers, Crane Drivers, Gunners, Slingers
4. S&T Deptt.
(i) JEs/SSEs (Signal), ESMs, MSMs and Helpers
(ii) JEs/SSEs (Telecom.), TCMs, WTMs and Helpers
5. Operating Deptt.
(i) SMs, YMs, TNCs, Pointsman, Shuntman, Shunting Jamadar, Shunting Master, Traffic Asstt.
6. Medical Deptt.
Radiographers, Safaiwala, Malaria Staff
7. Technical Staff (JEs/SSEs, Technicians, Helpers) of Production Units of all Engg. Disciplines
8. All categories, having job contents, related to Annexure of RBE No.44/2013 dated 02.05.2013.
 
Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary
Source: AIRF