NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES , GR - ' C ' , PURI DIVISION , PURI

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

POSTAL BANK ! IS ON THE WAY .

The department of posts will formulate a detailed project report for setting up a bank, in the XII Plan.

“The postal department has already conducted a study and has found that the proposal is feasible. DPR (detailed project report) is the next step to chalk out the exact blueprint for the model,” a senior official from the department of posts (DoP) told Business Standard.

The department will apply for a banking licence from the Reserve Bank of India. Post Bank of India may be set up with the required authorised capital of Rs 700 crore, the official added.

“The plan is to offer banking services in rural and semi-urban areas by converting our post offices into banks. The department has about 1.5 lakh post offices across the country, which is mainly located in rural areas,” a source said.

The department also operates the Post Office Savings Bank, where it has over 240 million savings accounts. It has a customer base of over 23.75 crore with an outstanding balance of Rs 6,19,611 crore as on March 31, 2011.

The postal department offers schemes such as savings account, recurring deposit, time deposit, monthly income account scheme, postal life insurance, public provident fund, Kisan Vikas Patras and National Savings Certificates.

The feasibility report has already laid out ownership, capital and organisational structure, as well as new product and services to be offered, among others.

According to working group report for XII Plan, the demand for rural banking is particularly high with only 39 per cent of households covered by institutional banking. Globally, postal organisations have transformed financial services into banks successfully. The global firms include Deutsche Post Bank, Japan Post Bank, Kiwi Bank, La Banque Postale (France).

The department is also focusing aggressively on its postal life insurance product. According to the information with the postal department, the department has about 5 million policies under postal life insurance with an assured amount of Rs 58,132 crore, while under rural postal life insurance; it has about 13 million policies with an assured amount of Rs 67,162 crore.

The PLI has been clocking an average growth rate of 32 per cent in terms of premium income while the growth rate of RPLI stood at 60 per cent in terms of premium income in 2009-10 over the previous year.

Sunday, 29 January 2012

MAXIMUM SUM ASSURED FOR PLI AND RPLI ARE REVISED .

PLI Directorate has revised the maximum sum assurance limits

from Rs 10 lac to 20 Lac in respect of PLI
from Rs 3 Lac to 5 Lac in respect of RPLI

with effect from the date of issue of notification no 25-3/2003-LI dated 17.01.2012

NPS fees to be charged based on quantum of Contribution

Wednesday, January 25,
2012 New Pension Scheme

As far as New Pension Scheme is concerned, the charges to be collected by Point of presence (Centers where NPS subscribers would pay their contribution) for the services rendered by them is until now is Rs.20 per transaction. Because of this low rate fixed by the Pension regulation authority (PFRDA), the banks which mainly act as point of presence are reluctant in the transactions relating to NPS. As a result number of New Pension Scheme subscribers from the private sector is very meager now. In order to make Point of presence to actively participate in the New Pension Scheme Transactions and thereby increase the number of Private NPS subscribers, PFRDA has decided to allow Point of Presence to charge fees based on the quantum of contribution /investments made the subscribers. The following Note issued by PFRDA in this regard would give more details. These changes in the fees will be applicable only for private (Non-Government) sector NPS subscribers. PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 16TH January’ 2012 PRESS RELEASE Initiating the implementation of the recommendations of the Bajpai Committee to Review
Implementation of National Pension System (NPS) in the Private (Non-Government) Sector, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced changes in the charge structure for the Points of Presence (POP) for Private Sector subscribers under National Pension System (NPS). At present, the Points of Presence charge a flat rate of Rs. 20 for the initial subscriber registration and Rs. 20 per transaction for any contribution upload. The Bajpai Committee had observed that a flat rate structure amounts to the poor subsidizing the rich, and a more equitable structure would be charging of fees as an ad-valorem basis. Based on these recommendations and the comments received from various stakeholders, PFRDA has now announced the following charge structure with immediate effect: 1. An Initial subscriber registration charge of Rs.100/- and an ad valorem transaction charge of 0.25% of the initial contribution amount from subscriber subject to a minimum of Rs.20 and a maximum of Rs. 25,000/-.
2. Any subsequent transaction involving contribution upload – 0.25% of the amount subscribed by the NPS subscriber, subject to minimum of Rs.20/- and a maximum of Rs. 25000/-. 3. Any other transaction not involving a contribution from subscriber – Rs 20/- The above structure is applicable to both individuals and corporates in the Private (Non-Government) Sector, and is expected to sufficiently incentivise the PoPs to actively participate in the opening of NPS accounts and also provide improved services to account holders. The PoPs have the option to negotiate on the above charges with the subscribers, but within the prescribed charge structure.

Directorate of Estates takes various initiatives to streamline government accommodation

January 25, 2012

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates takes various initiatives to streamline government accommodation
Directorate of Estates in the Ministry of Urban Development has been mandated the job of providing official residential accommodation to officers working in eligible offices. With a view to augment availability of residential accommodation of higher types, the following pro-active initiative have been taken by Directorate Estates over the last one year.
The Government is conscious of the acute shortage of residential accommodation to its officers in Delhi. Towards this, New Moti Bagh Residential project has been completed under PPP mode by NBCC. This has provided much relief to the senior officers of the Government. The Government is in advance stage of considering and approving another PPP project for re-development of East Kidwai Nagar. In the East Kidwai Nagar, it is proposed to develop another 4747 units of Government residential accommodation, with majority of accommodation in lower types i.e. Tye-IV and below. In addition to this, the Government is also constructing houses on the DDU Marg.
It was seen that on many occasions the officials who were allotted flats were not vacating houses on transfer/retirement. This was further adding to the scarcity in allotting flats to the eligible officials. The Ministry of Urban Development (Directorate of Estates) is taking action to ensure eviction of unauthorized occupants from Government flats/houses. During the calendar year 2011, 815 unauthorized occupants were evicted.
During the period from January to December, 2011, a total of 520 allotments were cancelled on account of subletting against 306 cancellations in the year 2010. The cancellation of allotment is being pursued to ensure vacation of the house. Already 350 houses have been got vacated till December, 2011.
During the period January to December, 2011, an amount of about Rs.4.70 crores have been recovered on account of damages i.e. penal rent on account of unauthorized occupation. It is mentioned that earlier, while sending notices for recovery of outstanding dues, a notice was also sent to the family members of late Smt. Indrani Devi showing an outstanding dues of Rs.1.98 crores. On further examination of documents, it has been established that House No.6. Krishna Menon Marg was vacated on 30.11.2002 by the family members of late Smt. Indrani Devi and, therefore, the demand notice for Rs.1.98 crores has been withdrawn.

Saturday, 28 January 2012

CLARIFICATION REGARDING ALL INDIA LTC .

Controller General of Defence Accounts,
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

AN/XIV/14162/VIth CPC/Circular/Vol-IV

Dated: 27/01/2012

To,
All PCsDA/CsDA
(Through CGDA Mail Server)

Sub: Clarification regarding Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER/J&K against All India LTC.

Reference is invited to this HQrs. office circular of even No. dated 28.12.2011 on the above subject.

2. In this connection, D0P&T have further clarified vide their OM No.31011/8/2010-Estt.(A) dated 18th January 2012 that "a Government employee can avail All India LTC to visit J&K by air and those who are not entitled to travel by air may be allowed to travel by air to a city in the J&K from Delhi or Amritsar. Journey upto Delhi / Amritsar will have to be taken as per their entitlement. Also a Government employee can avail All India LTC to visit NER by air and those who are not entitled to travel by air may be allowed to travel by air to a city in the NER from Guwahati or Kolkata. Journey upto Guwahati/Kolkata will have to be taken as per their entitlement”.

This is for your Information, guidance and necessary action please.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Monday, 23 January 2012

NOW, POSTAL STAMP PERSONALISED !

Want to surprise your friend by sending a letter with their photograph on the postal stamp! It's possible now, thanks to the Indian Postal Department.

'My Stamp', a popular concept of Indian Postal Department -- that will let you get a personalized stamp with your photograph on it -- was introduced by Bihar Postal Circle on Monday.

People can now choose thematic postal stamp sheets and personalize them with their photograph or that of their friends. This personalized stamp will have two parts - the currency part and the photograph detachable from each other. The registration cost for 'My stamp' is Rs 100 and the cost of a set of stamp (postal stamp along with your photograph) would cost an additional sum ranging between Rs 20 and Rs 25.

Registration for 'My Stamp' has already started from Monday at the Patna GPO. "We have already received more than 150 registrations on the first day," postal department marketing director Anil Kumar told TOI. Though the registration has already started but these stamps would be available only after the first week of Feburary, he said.

"The scheme is currently applicable to individuals only. Companies can't use this facility now. However, if the experiment is successful, the scheme may be opened for them, too," added Kumar.

To get 'My Stamp' customer can either bring their best photograph or they can get their photograph clicked at the GPO itself. No ID-proof is required for this.

Kumar said 'My Stamp' was basically a personalized stamp. He said it was a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions such as engagements, birth of a baby or to send as greetings to loved ones and friends during Valentine's day.

The scheme has been initially introduced only at Patna GPO. Depending on the demand it can be extended to Muzaffarpur and, subsequently, to all district headquarters.

Meanwhile, the postal department is also organizing a three-day "Bihar Stamp Expo-2012" from January 10 where over 50,000 stamps would be put on display.

Saturday, 21 January 2012

DEMAND PLACED BEFORE SACHIN PILOT , THE MINISTER .

Meeting with Sri. Sachin Pilot, Hon’ble Minister of State of Communications, was held today (21.01.2012) at 11.00 AM. Meeting lasted for 30 minutes. The staff side presented a memorandum to the Minister, containing the issues which needs Minister’s intervention. (See the copy published in the website). Minister agreed to examine each case on its merits and take early decision. The following issues were discussed with the Minister, in detail.

(i) Issues relating to Gramin Dak Sevaks

(ii) Issues relating to casual, Part-time, Contingent employees

(iii) Revision of overtime allowance

Regarding GDS issues like status, promotion etc. Minister assured to examine the cases in detail and taken a decision at the earliest. Regarding reduction of existing allowances of GDS, the Minister gave on the spot instructions to the Secretary, Department of Posts, to issue orders protecting the existing TRCA in full. Further regarding cash handling point Minister directed Secretary that it should be finalized before 31^st January 2012. He assured that the other issues like Bonus ceiling, providing norms for left out items etc. will also be given sympathetic consideration. Regarding casual labourers issues Minister gave direction to the Postal Board to expedite the orders. Minister further assured that he will definitely call for the files relating to the other items mentioned in the memorandum and an indepth examination of the issues will be made and decision taken early.

Friday, 20 January 2012

ORDERS ON STRIKE CHARTER OF DEMANDS

●Tenure Posting of officials in single handed & double handed post offices – Preventive Vigilance Measure.

D.G. Posts No. 8-4/2005-Inv dated 12^th January, 2012.

Instructions were issued vide this letter of even No. dated 22.9.2005 to the effect that officials who have been posted as SPM /PA in single handed or double handed Post Offices irrespective of period of posting/completion of tenure should not be posted back to the same office after a break as is being done now. In other words officials of single handed and double handed post offices can have only one posting in such offices during their service period. The letter however vested powers personally with the CPMG/PMG for relaxation of the provisions only in respect of double handed post offices in a specific case if warranted by exceptional administrative exigencies.

2. For quite some time past, this office has been receiving reports/representations expressing difficulties faced in the implementation of these instructions in respect of single handed SOs. As such it has been decided that the powers of the CPMsG/PMsG for relaxation in respect of double handed SOs if warranted by exceptional administrative exigencies would be applicable in respect of single handed SOs also.

3. This issues with approval of Secretary (Posts).

● Grant of Travelling & daily allowance to mail overseers in place of night halt allowance-reg

D.G. Posts F. No. I-o2/2012-PAP dated 17^th January, 2012.

The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of granting full travelling and daily allowances to the Mail Overseers in this Department has been under consideration of a Committee on special Allowances, headed by Shri Santosh Gauriar, Chief Postmaster General, Madhya Pradesh Circle.

2. The recommendations of the Committee have been examined in consultation with the Integrated Finance Wing of the Department and the Competent Authority is pleased to accept the recommendations as below:

(i) The Mail Overseers will be entitled to normal Travelling and Daily allowances for their journeys beyond Eight Kilometers from their Headquarter Stations and reimbursement of Actual Travelling Expenses for their journeys with the sphere of Eight Kilometers from their Headquarter Stations, in accordance with the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules(Part-II TA Rules)

(ii) The existing Night Halt Allowance payable to the Mail Overseers is ordered to be withdrawn with immediate effect.

3. These orders shall take effect from the date of their issue. Expenditure on the TA and DA of the Mail Overseers shall be debited to the normal Travelling Allowance Expenditure Head of the concerned Units/Divisions and be met from their sanctioned grants.

4. This has been vetted by the Departmental IFW vide their Diary No. 21/FA/12/CS dated 17.1.2012.

● Grant of Cycle maintenance allowance to postmen-Regarding.

D.G. Posts F. No. 1-02/2012-PAP dated 17^th January, 2012.

The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of grant of Cycle Maintenance Allowance to Postmen without any limitations of distance of their beats has been under consideration of a Committee on special Allowance, headed by Shri Santosh Gauriar, Chief Postmaster General, Madhya Pradesh Circle.

2. The recommendations of the Committee have been examined in consultation with the Integrated Finance Wing of the Department and the Competent Authority is please to approve that all the postmen, who are utilizing cycles for delivery of mails, be granted Cycle Maintenance Allowance without any distance criteria, after due approval of the Divisional Heads concerned subject to satisfaction of prescribed conditions. This will be further subject to strict adherence to the instructions on rotation of postmen beats.

3. These orders shall take effect from the date of their issue.

4. This has been vetted by the Departmental IFW vide their Diary No. 20/FA/12/CS dated 17.1.2012.

SOME USEFULL FACTS REGARDING CDs AND DVDs

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Just a few clicks is all it requires to recover the disc from almost all kind of damage situation; be it corrupted, lost data, unreadable or defective.
DiskDoctors is another popular company, which offers both software and solutions to recover data from a scratched CDs and DVDs

Manual method of recovering data from Scratched cd/dvd:
* Always wipe the CD from the center outward with straight spoke-like strokes. Wiping CDs in circles will create more scratches.errors.
* Clean your Disc players lens regularly with a suitable product to ensure optimal viewing pleasure.
* Make sure to use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean both sides of the disc. Wipe in a straight line from the centre of the disc to the outer edge.
* If wiping with a cloth does not remove a fingerprint or smudge, use a specialized DVD disc polishing spray to clean the disc.

* Do not scratch the graphics layer as you cannot repair the disc.

HINT: Hold the disc up to a light with the graphics layer facing the light source. If you can see light thru the scratches at any point then the disc may be irreparable and or exhibit loading or playing

Here’s an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based polishing solution (like clear shoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

APM ACCOUNTS PROMOTION LIST

Department of Posts: India

Office of the Chief Postmaster General

Orissa Circle, Bhubaneswar – 751001

Memo No. ST/26-6(I)/2011

16th January 2012

The Competent Authority has been pleased to approve promotion to APM (Accounts) cadre from among the PO & RMS accounts qualified candidates (Postal Wing) in the scale of Pay 5200-20200 (PB-I) with Grade Pay of 2800/- form the date of assumption of charge. The officials on promotion are allotted to the Region noted against each.

Sl No	Name of the official	Allotted to the Region
1.	Sri Rama Chandra Maharana	Berhampur Region
2.	Shri S.S.Mohapatra	Headquarter Region
3.	Shri K.C.Mohapatra	Berhampur Region
4.	Shri Surendra Ku. Nanda	Sambalpur Region
5.	Shri Gorachand Mishra	Berhampur Region
6.	Shri Radha Krishna Maharana	Sambalpur Region
7.	Shri Niranjan Dash	Headquarters Region
8.	Md. Ashraf Ali	Headquarters Region
9.	Shri Gopabandhu Naik	Headquarters Region
10.	Shri A.K.Swain	Sambalpur Region
11.	Shri Nimai Chand Patel	Sambalpur Region
12.	Shri Lambodar Biswal	Headquarter Region
13.	Shri Sudhanshu Bhusan Rout	Headquarters Region
14.	Shri Parsuram Sahoo	Headquarters Region
15.	Shri Rudra Narayan Jena	Headquarter Region
16.	Shri Harihar Jagat	Berhampur Region
17.	Shri S.C.Tripathy	Headquarters Region
18.	Shri Haldhar Naik	Headquarters Region
19.	Shari Pravakar Mahalik	Headquarters Region
20.	Shri Satyabadi Dash	Headquarters Region

The PMG, Sambalpur/Berhampur Region are requested to issue posting orders to the officials allotted to the Regions.

The officials so promoted may exercise their option for fixation of under FR-22(1)(a) (i) within a month from the date of assumption of charge.

( A.K.Panda)

Asst. Director (Staff)

O/o Chief Postmaster General

Orissa Circle, Bhubaneswar – 751001

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

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ATTENTION , COUNTER P.A.s !! BRAND NEW NOTES ARE COMMING .

: The Reserve Bank will shortly issue Rs 100 notes which will have the rupee symbol.

The design of the notes to be issued is similar in all respects to the existing Rs 100 in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier, except for the rupee symbol.

RBI had announced last month that it will soon introduce notes of Rs 1,000, Rs 500 and Rs 10 denomination featuring the rupee symbol.

The Rs 100 notes will be of the Mahatma Gandhi-2005 Series bearing the signature of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor D Subbarao and with the year of printing mentioned on the back of the banknote, the apex bank said in a statement.

All the banknotes in the denomination of Rs 100 issued by the RBI in the past will continue to be legal tender, it said.

The Indian rupee got an unique symbol -- a blend of the Devanagri 'Ra' and Roman 'R' -- last year, joining currencies like the US dollar, euro, British pound and Japanese yen in having a distinct identity.

The new symbol, designed by Bombay IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar, was approved in July 2010.

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

US DEPARTMENT OF POST INVITES CONTROVERCY ON INDIA MAP.

US State Department Posts New India Map On Its Website

PTI [ Updated 04 Jan 2012, 08:18:56 ]

Triggering a fresh controversy, the US State Department has now posted a new map of India which reflects the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir with dotted lines, thereby projecting it as a disputed territory.

There was no immediate response from the Indian Embassy in Washington if it was satisfied with the latest India map posted by the State Department on its website.

Following strong protest from the Ministry of External Affairs, the State Department in November had removed from its website a map of India which showed a portion of Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan.

A similar map from its travel website was also removed by the State Department.

State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland had told reporters at that time that such an error was unintentional.

She said that the map had “some inaccuracies which were associated with the boundaries of some geographic features.”

LATEST GOVT. JOB VACANCIES UPDATE FOR 2012

Recruitment 2012 for Upper division Clerk, Central University of Gujrat

Posted by Ivaan Shah on January 17th, 2012

Central University of Gujrat offering job for Upper division Clerk.
How to Apply: Applications on prescribed format along with all the requisite documents,fees etc. address to The Registrar, Central University of Gujrat, Administration and establishment department, Sector-30, Gandhinagar
Last Date: 13/02/2012
For more information visit: http://www.cug.ac.in

Fresh Vacancy for Academic Associates,Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Posted by Ivaan Shah on January 17th, 2012

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad offering jobs for Academic Associates
Duration: Initially for one/two years, extendable up to total five years based on annual performance review
Age: Preferred below 30 years
Remuneration: Monthly consolidated salary in the range of Rs. 14,000 to 27,000/- based on education, relevant experience and performance i test/interview.
Candidates are advised to apply within 15 [...]

Fresh Recruitment 2012 at National Geotechnical Facility, Dehradun

Posted by Ivaan Shah on January 16th, 2012

National Geotechnical Facility, Dehradun offering jobs for following positions:

Scientist-E – 01
Scientist-C – 02
Scientist-B – 02

Last Date: 18 January 2012

For more information visit: http://www.surveyofindia.gov.in/recruitment/Recuritment%20notice%20for%20Scientist_NGF_23-12-11/NGF.pdf

National Institute of Occupational Health Recruitment 2012

Posted by Ivaan Shah on January 16th, 2012

National Institute of Occupational Health offering jobs for following positions:
Research Assistant
Walk-in-interview date: 07.02.2012 at 11.00 A.M
Eligibility: M. Sc. in these areas Zoology, Biochemistry,Toxicology, Molecular Biology,Biotechnology or other related subjects with good academic record.

Desirable: Preference will be provided Candidates having experience in the field of Animal Experimentation, reproductive/ biochemistry and molecular biology.
For more information visit: http://www.nioh.org/RA_07_02_12.pdf

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Recruitment 2012

Posted by Ivaan Shah on January 16th, 2012

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya offering jobs for following positions:

Finance Officer – 01
Regional Director – 02
Deputy Registrar – 01
Internal Audit Officer (On deputation basis) – 01
Editor – 01
Assistant Editor – 01
Assistant Engineer (On deputation basis) – 01
Assistant – 01
Professor – (Various Department) – 05
Associate Professor – (Various Department) – 02
Assistant Professor – (Various Department) – [...]