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Monday, July 19, 2010


Remotely Managed Franking System will be introduced in Postal Department

India Post has decided to introduce Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines with effect from 16.8.2010 based on new technology with security features like generation of 2D barcode with frank impression and elimination of human intervention for uploading the credit in franking machines.

Salient Features of the RMFS is as follows:-

(a) Only India Specific models of Franking Machines with inkjet printing technology approved by the Directorate will be used.

(b) No requirement of mechanical seals.

(c) Amount for uploading the credit is to be credited at SBI or at Post office through e Payment.(d) The machine is to be connected to the central server three times every day for exchanging information on funds deposited, funds downloaded and uploading of reports etc.,

(e) The credit will be uploaded in Franking machine on its dialing to RMFs server for the purpose. Meters will be set/re-set automatically.

(f) Franking impression shall be in blue colour and will indicate class of article, pincode, authentication code, date of frank, mail item number, licence identified number, frank value and 2D barcode.

(g) 2D barcode will have important information and the barcode can be scanned to check the genuineness of the frank impression.

(h) Migration plan for phasing out the electronic FM is as follows:-

(i) The scheme will be introduced with effect from 16.8.2010

(ii) Licences of all FMs which are older than 5 years will not be renewed.

(iii) Licences of Electronic FM which are less than 5 years old may be renewed till completion of period of 5 years.

(iv) No Electronic FM of old models shall not be allowed to operate after 30.6.2013. Articles franked by such machines shall not be accepted after 30.6.2013.

LTC 80 Scheme – Clarification on Air ticket charges paid on the date of booking

F.No. 19046/1/2008-E.IV

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Expenditure

E-IV Branch

New Delhi, the 15thJuly, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No.7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 4-12-2008 wherein Air India's LTC 80 scheme was introduced from 1st December, 2008, for LTC travelers entitled to travel by Air. A number of references from different Government Departments/offices have been received in this Ministry seeking clarification whether the prevailing fare on the date of booking of LTC 80 tickets is to be reimbursed or claim is to be restricted to Air India's LTC 80 fare as on 1 December, 2008.

2. The matter has been considered in this Ministry and it is clarified that the fare paid on the date of booking of ticket under LTC 80 scheme of Air India may be reimbursed.

(Karan Singh)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Ex-gratia lump sum compensation ceiling is removed to the families of deceased Central Government Employees

There is no ceiling for grant of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to the families of deceased Central Government Employees. The restriction of ceiling for the compensation of Rs.20 lakhs (each individual) is removed.


No.45/7/2008-P&PW (F)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
3rd, Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-II0 003

Dated the 12thJuly, 2010


                                         OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Implementation of the Government's decision on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC-Revision of provisions regulating special benefits in the cases of Death and Disability in service - payment of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to families of central Govt.employees - modification - regarding -
The undersigned is directed to say that in this Department's Office Memorandum of even number dated 16thMarch, 2009, it was provided that ex-gratia lump sum compensation to the families of deceased Government servants including from sundry Government sources, such as the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, Chief Minister's Relief Fund, etc. should not exceed the aggregate of Rs. 20 lakhs in each individual case. Para 12 of Annexe to this Department's
OM 45/55/97-P&PW(C) dated 11thSeptember, 1998 was modified to that extent.

2. The matter has been further reviewed and it has now been decided that there will be no ceiling for grant of ex-gratia lump sum compensation in terms of Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare's
OM No. OM 45/55/97-P&PW(C) dated 11thSeptember, 1998 read with OM NO.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 2nd September, 2008 and OM No.45/7/2008-P&PW (F) dated 16th March, 2009.
3. The above revised provision will be effective from 1.1.2006.
4. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. dated 11th September, 1998 shall remain unchanged.5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure U.O. No. 361/EV/2010 dated 4thJune, 20106. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.


                                                                                      (Tripti P Ghosh)Director(PP)

 


--
M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

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