MoneyGram renews India Post agreement.

MoneyGram (MGI), a leading global money transfer company, today announced it successfully renewed its agreement with India Post, the largest postal network in the world.

MoneyGram launched the service with India Post in September 2011 at 100 India Post locations.  Since then, that number has grown to include 2,500 India Post locations offering MoneyGram's money transfer service.

According to Pamela H. Patsley, MoneyGram chairman and chief executive officer, extensions and renewals are as important as new signings to the base business. "Retaining and extending existing agent relationships are directly related to our continued success, customer focus and revenue-building initiatives of MoneyGram," said Patsley. "We are also looking forward to further expanding and increasing India Post locations in the coming years to offer convenience to our customers, and offering the added trust associated with India Post and MoneyGram."

MoneyGram's growth strategy includes aligning with post offices, among other types of agents, providing consumers with convenient access to reliable and affordable money transfer service close to where they live and work. Currently, MoneyGram has nearly 30 postal relationships globally in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Italy with plans to expand further in the coming years. 

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Application form & compulsory health certificate of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2012

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CORRIGENDUM OF CGEGIS TABLES 2012

New Delhi, May 10, 2012(PIB): Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance’s Memorandum of even no. dated 24th April, 2012, attached the Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme for the year 2012 based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 on wards and table of benefits based on a subscription of Rs 10/-p.m throughout. 

Owing to certain inadvertent error in the tables dated 24th April, 2012, the revised and corrected tables are issued vide No.7(l)/EV/2012 dated May 9, 2012 which is placed below. The earlier tables circulated with the OM under reference have been cancelled and accordingly, its have been withdrawn.

The payments already made on the basis of earlier tables may be revised in accordance with the revised and corrected tables given below. Excess payment made, if any, should be recovered. 

Click here for Corrected table of CGEGIS for the year 2012.

TWO DAY CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF POSTAL CIRCLES BEGINS

Shri Kapil Sibal ,Union Minister for Communications and InformationTechnology(C&IT) has said that India Post is in an enviable positiondue to its reach and has the potential to transform rural economy and life. Shri Sibal said this while inaugurating the two day annual conference of Heads of Circle of the Department of Posts.
During the 2-day event, discussions will focus around the challenges being faced by India Post in the 21sth Century. India Post is faced with the twin challenges of induction of various modes of technology in communication and also the proliferation of couriers on the other.

150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore-New Delhi

Yearlong Joint Indo-Bangla Celebrations to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore concludes in New Delhi
The year-long joint Indo-Bangladesh celebrations to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore concluded here today with the closing ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan. The Vice-President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari addressed the gathering as the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Dipu Moni represented her country on the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Finance Minister and Chairman, National Implementation Committee Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Culture and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja also attended the hour-long function. Several dignitaries including Governors, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of foreign countries in New Delhi were also present on the occasion.
The year-long joint celebrations witnessed elaborate programmes on the multi faceted genius Tagore- a poet, writer, painter, musician and philosopher par excellence. Exhibitions of Rabindranath’s paintings, musical soirees, seminars, workshops, release of commemorative publications and coins and joint productions and performances of dances and dramas, based on the stories and songs written by Rabindranath, were organized both in India and Bangladesh as part of the celebrations. Several cultural and literary personalities of the two countries participated in the events organized in both the countries.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President Shri M. Hamid Ansari has said that Rabindranath Tagore was a multifaceted genius whose creativity spanned every form of artistic expression. His concerns ranged from global and universalist ones to practical and mundane issues. He established institutions to reflect his vision and through his travels, writings and actions demonstrated that the international brotherhood of man was not merely a theoretical construct.
Shri Ansari said that Gurudev believed that national and human identities inherent in us need not be contradictory and that promoting one’s culture should not preclude acceptance and respect for the culture of others.
He said, Tagore heralded the cultural rapprochement between communities, societies and nations much before it became the liberal norm of conduct
Shri Ansari said, it is indeed of enduring significance that the governments and peoples of Bangladesh and India have chosen such an occasion to renew their bonds of friendship and reaffirm their commitment to our shared cultural heritage and intellectual ethos.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni in her address said that Rabindranath Tagore belonged to the world and the joint commemoration of his 150th Birth Anniversary by Bangladesh and India is a joint tribute by both the countries to the great poet and philosopher. She said her country will celebrate the 100th year of Tagore getting the Nobel Prize for Gitanjali next year.

The Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee in his speech described Gurudev as international cultural icon. He said, Bangladesh has wholeheartedly participated in the joint commemorations. Shri Pranab Mukherjee announced that a jury under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has selected Pt. Ravi Shankar to be the first recipient of the

Reservation for Ex-Servicemen

Reservation for Ex-Servicemen

The Central/State Government provides for the following reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the civil jobs:- Group`C` Group `D` (a) Central Ministries/Departments 10% 20% (b) PSUs/Nationalized Banks 14.5% 24.5% (ii) 10% posts of Assistant Commandants in paramilitary forces and 100% posts are reserved for ESM in Defence Security Corps. (iii) Most State Governments also provide reservations to ESM in State Government jobs. Government orders already exist to carry forward unfilled vacancies for Ex-Servicemen to the next year. The reservation policy for Ex-servicemen is implemented by the concerned Government/Departments, Public Sector Undertakings and Banks. It is the responsibility of the concerned organization to implement the same. Since applying for Government jobs by Ex- Servicemen is voluntary, data in this regard is not maintained This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr MM PallamRajuin a written reply to Shri NripendraNath Roy and Shri NarahariMahato in Lok Sabha today. pib

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Review and amendments of various labour laws is an ongoing process. The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 was amended in 2008 by which for section 8, the following section was substituted:

“8(1) Every woman entitled to maternity benefit under this Act shall also be entitled to receive from her employer a medical bonus of one thousand rupees, if no pre-natal confinement and post-natal care is provided for by the employer free of charge.

More activities coming under MGNREGS

The Centre will include a number of additional activities in the work schedule of its flagship programme MGNREGS, Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh said here on Saturday. "On Tuesday [May 8], I will announce a major expansion of the activities taken up by MGNREGS on the floor of the House," Mr. Ramesh told journalists.
He said inclusion of new activities would boost the performance of the scheme.
An expert committee, headed by Planning Commission member Mihir Shah, had submitted a report in February this year, suggesting a new set of operational guidelines for MGNREGS.
The committee has recommended inclusion of a number of activities under the scheme, which has been accepted by the Ministry.
The report of the committee, which is uploaded on the website of the Ministry, has

Cadre Restructuring – Case of Systems Assistant – regarding

Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector (Posts) from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/-.

It is learnt that, Postal Directorate has cleared the up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector (Posts) file and submitted to Ministry of Finance with positive note.

This Association thanks to all the Senior Officers of Postal Directorate for extending their help and support.

ESI Hospitals

     The Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge has informed the Lok  Sabha  that the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has proposed to set up more ESIC Hospitals in the country including in Odisha. Details are Annexed.

                                The land has been allotted by the State Government of Odisha for construction of ESI Hospitals at Angul&Duburi.  At Angul, the process for possession of land is under way. At Duburi, Jajpur, land has been acquired by the ESI Corporation for setting up a hospital. 

                The hospitals at Angul and Duburi would be operationalzed after the infrastructure is in place.

                                                The Minister was replying to a written whether the  Government has decided to set up more ESI hospitals in the country including Bhubaneshwar.

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ANNEXURE

                                                                                               

Sl. No.                    Name of the new ESI Hospital

1.                                             Dehradun, Uttrakhand

2.                                             Haridwar, Uttrakhand

3.                                             Udham Singh Nagar, Uttrakhand

4.                                             Kashipur, Uttrakhand

5.                                             Udaipur, Rajasthan

6.                                             Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

7.                                             Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

8.                                             Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu

9.                                             Raipur, Chattisgarh

10.                                          Bhillai, Chhattisgarh

11.                                          Korba, Chhattisgarh

12.                                          Angul, Odisha

13.                                          Duburi, Jajpur  District, Odisha

14.                                          Dodaballapur, Bangalore, Karnataka

15                                           Bomasundra, Bangalore, Karnataka

16                                           Lalru, SAS Nagar, Punjab

17.                                          Ankleshwar, Gujarat

18.                                          Siliguri, West Bengal

19.                                          Haldia, West Bengal

       

Booking of LPG by SMS and IVRS Introduced in 18 States

Booking of LPG by SMS and IVRS Introduced in 18 States Covering 4.36 Corre LPG Custmers
With a view to provide better services to the customers and to reduce the scope for irregularities, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies, OMCs namely, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have introduced the facility of refill booking through Short Messaging Service (SMS) and Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) in 18 States. These States are, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry and UT of Chandigarh, covering, 2965 LPG distributorships and about 4.36 crore LPG customers. Giving this information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri R.P.N. Singh stated that under this system, there is a facility for confirmation of the refill booking and the time of the booking to the customers along with information on the likely date when the refill would be supplied.

Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 - Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012.

No.7(1)/EV/2012

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 24th April, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 - Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012.

The undersigned is dirccted to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.7(I)/EV/2010 dated 31st January, 2011 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2011. New Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards have been prepared for the year 2012 and a copy of the table is enclosed. Another Table of Benefits for the savings fund based on a subscription of Rs.10 per month for those employees who had opted out of the revised rates of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990 have also been drawn up for the year 2012 and a copy of that table is also enclosed. The amounts in the Tables have been worked out on the basis of interest @ 10 per annum(compounded quarterly) for the period from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1982, 11% per annum(compoundcd quarterly) w

Modernisation of Post Offices

The Government plans to set up 1000 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and carry out computerization of Post Offices in the country as part of its ongoing modernization and upgradation drive.

The Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Shri Sachin Pilot informed the Lok Sabha today that the Department of Posts proposes to set up 1000 ATMs. 820 Head Post Offices have been identified for setting up ATMs across the country. Shri Pilot said that remaining 180 Post Offices will be identified during implementation phase. Of these a maximum 100 ATMs would be set up in Andhra Pradesh.

The Minister said nearly 25000 Departmental Post Offices have been computerized. The Department offers a number of premium services like Speed Post, Express Parcel Post, Logistics Post etc. to generate additional revenue for the Department, he added.

Source : PIB dtd 25/04/2012

Govt renames Department of IT to Department of Electronics and Information Technology

NEW DELHI: The department of information technology ( DIT) was Thursday formally named Department of Electronics and Information Technology by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal to give importance to the electronics sector.

"India's electronics sector aims to achieve a turnover of about $400 billion, involving investment of about $100 billion and employment to around 28 million, by 2020," said Sibal at the ceremony to officially rerame the department.

Departmnet of Posts to collect Land Taxes

The Tax Department of Kerala  is joining hands  with the Department of Posts to collect  Land Taxes. The Same will be Inaugurated By Hon.Minister for Panchayath and Social Welfare M.K Munner on 24th of this month. The Land tax will be collected in all post offices in the state. This is first time in India,

The Draft of the Indian Constitution

The draft of the Indian Constitution has been derived from constitutions of other countries. The constitution has also taken many parts from the Government of India Act, 1935. The different parts of Indian Constitution adopted from other countries’ constitution are mentioned below:

1.   British Constitution: Parliamentary form of government, introduction of Speaker and his role, the concept of single citizenship, the Rule of law, procedure of lawmaking, procedure established by Law u/a 13.

2.   Irish Constitution: Directive principles of state policy.

3.   United States Constitution: Federal structure of government, due process of law u/a 13, power of Judicial Review and

RECRUITMENT RULES OF PA / SA - CLARIFICATION

Click here to view Directorate clarificatiory orders on the above subject communicated vide letter no F 37 - 47 /2010-SPB - 1 (PF) dated 27.03.2012

Indian Forest Service Examination, 2012.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Indian forest Service Examination, 2012 commencing from 14th July, 2012.  The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

                  Candidates are required to apply only through online mode.  No other mode is allowed for submission of application.  For details regarding eligibility conditions, the Syllabus and Scheme of the examination, Centres of examination, Guidelines for filling up application form etc. aspirants must consult the Detailed Notice of the examination published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated 14th April, 2012 or the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.

Conduct and Disciplinary Rules – Glossary A to C

Conduct and Disciplinary Rules

Glossary A to C

Abet means to encourage, incite.

Abettor is one who abets the commission of a crime and is present or nearby during the act.

Absolve: To pronounce clear of guilt or blame.

Accused is a person against whom an allegation has been made that he has committed an offence or who is charged with an offence.

Acquit is to set free or deliver from the charge of an offence after trial.

Act: A law made by competent legislature.

Actori incumbit onus probandi: The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff or the prosecution.

Ad hoc disciplinary authority: In a case where the prescribed appointing or disciplinary authority is unable to function as the disciplinary authority in respect of an official, on account of his being personally concerned with the charges or being a material witness in support of the charges, then an ad hoc disciplinary authority is nominated for that case.