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June CPI-IW up by 2pts at 231, DA to be 90% wef July, 2013

The Labour Bureau Government of India has today released the All-India Cconsumer Price Index for industrial workers (CPI-IW) for the month of June 2013. The index now stands at 231 up by three points from the previous month. With this all the 12 indices are available for the calculation for the Dearness Allowance for the Central Government Employees. Based on the calculation, it can be seen that the DA from the month of July 203 will be 90% - a hike of ... Read more...

IT filing returns deadline extended by 5 days to August 5

The Ministry of Finance today decided extended the last date for filing of income tax returns by five days to August 5 for this year. This might be a relief to many who have been struggling to meet the July 31 deadline for filing your annual tax The efiling site was slow at many locations due to the surge in the last minute filing .... Read more...

Engagement of Retired Central Government Officers as Consultants

The Department of Heavy Industry proposes to prepare a panel of officers of Central Government, who have retired from the Service or will be retiring in the next 3 months at Section Officers’ level in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- & above, for engagement as Consultants against the vacancies at ... Read more...

9 tax saving options other than Section 80C

Tax deduction under section 80D qualifies for mediclaim policies. The premium, which is paid for medical insurance policy for self and family members to protect them from sudden medical expenses, comes under this section. The maximum amount allowed for exemption annually for self, spouse and dependent parents/children is  R s.  15,000. In case of a senior citizen, the maximum amount extends up  ... Read more...

Income Tax Return e-Filing - Do's & Don'ts

Impact of Errors made while filing returns Returns can be classified as defective u/s 139 (9) and in some scenarios the return can be declared in valid / Non Est. ITD is not introducing this concept to cover certain types of errors in order to prevent future grievances. ... Read more...

How to file I-T returns

It is that time of the year when you have to file tax returns. It can be done either online or offline. However, financial year 2012-13 onwards, online filing is mandatory for those earning more than Rs 5 lakh yearly. The process is simple. All you have to do is choose the relevant income tax return (ITR) form and fill it online. ... Read more...

10 financial steps you must take before you retire

Do not put off today what you can not afford to do tomorrow. In spite of the world wide pension crisis and a growing acceptance that we must plan and save for our retirement, the harsh reality is we are actually not saving enough. Research reports reveal that only 15 per cent of the individuals are saving sufficiently for their retired life. Here are a few tips on things to do before you retire so that your retired life is more comfortable and enjoyable .... Read more...

Family pension in absence of any valid nomination

In case of death of a pensioner, all money payable to the pensioner on account of pension are payable to the nominee of the deceased pensioner. In the absence of any valid nomination made by the pensioner, the arrears of his/her pension are paid to the legal heir. However, dependants of some pensioners expressed difficulties in obtaining the legal heir-ship certificates and represented that the necessity ... Read more...

Instructions on family pension for missing person

Family pension is payable to the family of a Government employee or pensioner after his death. Difficulties in payment arise when a Government Servant or pensioner goes missing. Clarificatory instructions have recently been issued by the Central Government for payment of benefits in such cases. ... Read more...

Railway : Dispensation of Written Test for recruitment of wards rider LARSGESS

The employees Federations have been demanding dispensation of Written Examination for recruitment of wards under LARSGESS for quite some time. The mater has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to dispense with Written Examination for recruitment of wards of Gangmen and the specified Safety categories ¡n GP Rs.1800/- as notified ... Read more...

Grant of Special Incentive Allowance for non-executive staff in CBI

In partial modification of this Department’s letter of even number dated 04.10.2011 and pursuant to Calcutta High Court’s order dated 28.02.2013 in Contempt Petition No 509/2012 in WPCT No 118/2008 filed by Shri Kishalay Mukherjee and Others, approval of the competent authority is hereby conveyed for  payment of Special Incentive Allowance to Non-Executive Staffs in CBI @ 15% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 20.12.2006 .... Read more...

Award to the meritorious employees of DoPT

Shri V.Narayanasamy, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions presented “Certificate of Excellence” to thirty three employees of the Department of Personnel and Training for their services during the year 2012-13 in New Delhi ... Read more...

CBEC : Validity of Recruitment Rules

Department of Personnel and Training vide O.M. No.AB. 14017/79/2006-Estt. (RR) dated 06th September, 2007 has clarified that Recruitment Rules are statutory and they will not cease to operate unless they are repealed or replaced. Hence, there is no bar for making recruitment on the basis of existing Recruitment Rules ... Read more...

Railway Medical Attendance Rules : Guidelines and ceiling limit for Liver Transplant Surgery

The issue of laying down uniform guidelines to be adopted for Liver Transplant Surgery of Railway Health beneficiaries has been engaging attention of Ministry of Railways for sometime. After careful consideration of the matter, it has been decided to stipulate the under mentioned guidelines for adoption in all cases of Liver Transplantation :- ... Read more...

Pension /Family Pension of JCO/ORs prior 01.01.2006 - PCDA clarification

PDAs are aware that as per this Office circular cited under reference, service pension in respect of JCOs/ORs discharged with qualifying service of 15 years and more will be revised by PDAs with reference to qualifying service, rank and group last held by the individuals as per tables attached with above cited circular. ... Read more...

IT Dept. Cadre Restructuring: DPCs shortly

I am directed to refer to the above cited subject and to state that as you are aware that consequent upon the approval of the Cabinet for additional Manpower for Income Tax Department, DPCs for filling up of vacancies are likely to be held shortly ... Read more....

Official Tour / LTC 80 tickets can now be procured thrugh IRCTC also

The government has decided to include IRCTC as an authorized for the purpose of booking air tickets on Government account. Accordingly, if the services of a travel agent for booking air tickets on Government account is to be availed of, in addition to BLCL and ATT, the services of IRCTC can also be availed of ... Read more...

Postal Accounts Cadre Restructuring Proposal accepted

The AIPAEA (All India Postal Accounts Employees Association) has intimated through its official website that the proposal of cadre restructuring accepted by the Postal Board, the content of the post is reproduced here under for your informatio n...  Re a d more...

Joint meeting of Confederation, AIRF & AIDEF : Charter of demands to the Cabinet Secretary

Joint meeting of Confederation, AIRF & AIDEF : Charter of demands to the Cabinet Secretary www.staffcorner.com In the meeting of members of Confederation, AIRF & AIDEF, it has been decided to submit the Charter of demands to the Cabinet Secretary and seek negotiated settlement. Set up the 7th CPC and frame its terms of  Read more...