CGDA clarification : Applicability of rates of minimum wages & contractor's profit/service charges for outsourcing of conservancy services

CGDA clarification : Applicability of rates of minimum wages & contractor's profit/service charges for outsourcing of conservancy services

Office of Controller General of Defence Accounts

(IFA WING)

No. IFA/l42/Vol-I 

Dated:- 27.9.2017 

To 

IFA 

HQrs (WC) 

Chandimandir 

Subject:- Applicability of rates of minimum wages & contractor's profit/service charges for outsourcing of conservancy services. 

Reference:- IFA (WC) DO letter No. IFA/WC/25/Conservancy dated 30.08.2017. 

Kindly refer to the letter cited above. 

2. The references with regards to applicability of minimum wages notified by Central Govt/State Govt. and Contractor's profit/service charges for outsourcing of conservancy services have been examined and point wise clarification on each issues is given below for further necessary action and guidance please.

(i) Point of doubt:- Applicability of rates of minimum wages notified by Central Govt. or State Govt. for outsourcing of conservancy services in non-cantonment military stations. 

Clarification :- The rate fixed by the Central Labour Commissioner or the rate fixed by the State Government for the area and for the category i.e. skilled or unskilled, etc, whichever is higher will be admissible in the outsourcing contracts. This being the legal requirement the correct payment of Minimum wages rates corresponding to a particular category is to be ensured by all stakeholders by putting the clause upfront in the RFP/TE. 

(ii) Point of doubt:- Contractor's profit/ service charges on minimum wages for outsourcing of conservancy services in non-cantonment military stations - As per Ministry of Finance vide its OM No.29(1)/2014-PPD dated 28.1.2014, if a firm quotes NIL charges/ consideration the bid shall be treated as unresponsive and will not be considered. While in a separate clarification issued by Ministry of Commerce & industry vide their letter No.31/14/1000/2014-GA dated 17.9.2017, it has been mentioned that the quotations offered over and above the minimum wages of the Central/State Govt. (as applicable) pertaining to Service Charges/Administrative Charges quoted by the bidder necessarily has to be over and above Zero percent. Further zero percent included all derivatives of  zero up to 0.9999 and thereof. Any service charge not adhering to the above guidelines should be considered unresponsive and such bid should not be considerd. 

Clarification:- The ruling of ministry of Commerce is not applicable to Ministry of Defence. However, there is no bar to apply the rule in case of outsourcing contracts, if CFA/IFA feels/believes that such a clause in RFP will be necessary to eliminate the unscrupulous vendors and in identifying the correct vendor for proper execution of such contracts to ensure value for Money. This clause could be considered at the pre-bid conference stage or for inclusion as a 'Special condition of contract depending up on the level of competition, value of contract, past , records of vendors, concerns/complaints/delay noticed in the past concluded contracts. 

This issues with the approval of Addl. CGDA (Fin) 

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(Hari Har Mishra) 

JT. CGDA (Fin) 

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Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Watch & Ward (with or without arms) [Security Guards]

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Watch & Ward (with or without arms) [Security Guards] 

F.No.1/13(6)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

New Delhi Dated:06/10/2017

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No.S.0.191(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f 01.10.2017 to employees employed in WATCH AND WARD (without arms) would be same as under:-
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AREA	RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
	Basic Wages (Rs.)		V.D.A (Rs.)		Total (Rs.)
A	637	+	16	=	653
B	579	+	14	=	593
C	494	+	12	=	506

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to employees WATCH AND WARD (with arms) would be same as under:-

AREA	RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
	Basic Wages (Rs.)		V.D.A (Rs.)		Total
A	693	+	17	=	710
B	637	+	16	=	653
C	579	+	14	=	593

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
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The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached.

 Source: Click here to view/download the Order

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01-10-2017: Industrial Workers employed in Loading and Unloading

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01-10-2017: Industrial Workers employed in Loading and Unloading

 File No.1/13(7)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

New Delhi Dated: 6/10//2017

ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 192 (E), dated 19th January, 2017, of the Ministry of Labour& Employment the undersigned, hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (i) GOODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS, (ii) OTHER GOODS-SHEDS, GODOWNS, WAREHOUSES AND OTHER SIMILAR EMPLOYMENTS; (iii) DOCKS AND PORTS; AND (iv) PASSENGERS GOODS AND CARGO CARRIED OUT AT AIRPORTS (BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC).
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Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same under:-

AREA	RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D. A. PER DAY
	Basic Wages Rs.		V.D.A. Rs.		Total Rs.
'A'	523	+	13	=	536
'B'	437	+	11	=	448
'C'	350	+	9	=	359

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.
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The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-11 of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K. Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER (C)

To
As per list attached.

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Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Sweeping and Cleaning

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Sweeping and Cleaning

No.1/13(5)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (C)

New Delhi Dated: 6/10/2017

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No. 5.0.190(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "Employment of Sweeping and Cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993".

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Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-

AREA	RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
	Basic Wages (Rs.)		V.D.A (Rs.)		Total (Rs.)
A	523	+	13	=	536
B	437	+	11	=	448
C	350	+	9	=	359

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To
As per list attached

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Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017 for employees in Stone Mines

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017 for employees in Stone Mines

 File No.1/13/(4)2017 LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi Dated:6/10/2017

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by the Central Government Vide Notification No.S.0.189(E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

RATES OF V.D.A.FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN "STONE MINES" would be same as under:-

Item of work		Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance as on 01-10-2017
1, Excavation & removal of over burden with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.*
(i)	Soft  Soil	Rs.9
(ii)	Soft  Soil with rock	Rs.13
(ii)	Rock	Rs.17
2. Removal and stacking of rejected stones with 50 metres lead/ 1.5 Metres lift.*		Rs.7
3. Stone breaking or Stone Crushing  for the Stone size of:-
	1.0 inch to1.5 inches	Rs.53
	Above 1.5 inches to 3.0 inches	Rs.45
	Above 3.0 inches to 5.0 inches	Rs.27
	Above 5.0 inches	Rs.22

Therefore, the minimum piece rate wages showing the basic and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees employed in Stone Mines shall be as under:-

Category		Basic  Wages		VDA		Total
1. Excavation & removal of over burden  with 50 meters  Lead/1.5 Meters lift.*
(i)	Soft  Soil	Rs.351	+	Rs.9	=	Rs.360
(ii)	Soft Soil  with  rock	Rs.531	+	Rs.13	=	Rs.544
(iii)	Rock	Rs.703	+	Rs.17	=	Rs.720
2   Removal  and stacking  of  rejected stones  with 50 meters lead/ 1.5 meters lift.*		Rs.283	+	Rs.7	=	Rs.290
3. Stone  Breaking  or Stone Crushing  for stone size of category **
		Basic Wages		VDA		Total
(i)	1.0  inch  to 1.5 inches	Rs.2171	+	Rs.53	=	2224
(ii)	Above 1.5  inches to 3.0 inches	Rs,1857	+	Rs.45	=	1902
(iii)	Above 3.0  inches to 5.0  inches	Rs.1088	+	Rs.27	=	1115
(iv)	Above5.0	Rs.893	+	Rs.22	=	915

The workers employed on minimum guaranteed time rate of wages per day would be entitled to time rate of minimum wages plus special allowance, if any, for unskilled category of above ground workers revised from time to time by the Central Government in respect of scheduled employment in stone mines.

*Per 2.831 cube meters (100 cubic feet)
** Per truck load of 5.662 cubic meters (200 cubic feet)

(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER (C)

To As per list attached.

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Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Construction

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Construction - Unskilled/Semi-Skilled/Unskilled Supervisory/Skilled/Clerical/Highly Skilled

F.No.1/13(3)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment 

Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:6/10/2017

ORDER
 

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification 188 (E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned, hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.

The rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for workers employed in CONSTRUCTION OR MAINTENANCE OF ROADS OR RUNWAYS OR IN BUILDING OPERATIONS INCLUDING LAYING DOWN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC, WIRELESS, RADIO, TELEVISION, TELEPHONE,TELEGRAPH AND OVERSEAS COMMUNICATION CABLES AND SIMILAR OTHER UNDERGROUND CABLING WORK, ELECTRIC LINES, WATER SUPPLY LINES AND SEWERAGE PIPE LINES.
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Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under: -

Category of worker	Rates of wages including V.D.A. per day (in Rupees)
	`A' Area	'B' Area	'C' Area
Unskilled	523+13 536	437+11 448	350+9 359
Semi-Skilled/ Unskilled Supervisory	579+14 593	494+12 506	410+10 420
Skilled	637+16 653	579+14 593	494+12 506
Clerical	637+16 653	579+14 593	4944-12 506
Highly Skilled	693+17 710	637+16 653	579+14 593

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.
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(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To As per list attached

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Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Mines - For work above ground/Below Ground

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Industrial Workers - Mines - For work above ground/Below Ground

 F.No.1/13(2)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated:6/10/2017

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No. S.O.2413(E) dated 28th July, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned, hereby, declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Industrial Workers and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
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        Rates of Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in employments in Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stones and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quartzite Mines, Quartz Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Ore Mines, Granite Mines Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematite Mines, Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gravel Mines, Slate Mines and Magnetite Mines.

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:- 

Category of worker	Rates of wages including V.D.A.  Area wise  per day (in Rupees)
	For work above ground	For work below ground
Unskilled	350+9 359	437+11 448
Semi-Skilled/ Unskilled Supervisory	437+11 448	523+13 536
Skilled/ Clerical	523+13 536	610+15 625
Highly Skilled	610+15 625	638+17 700

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.
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The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To As per list attached.

 Source: Click here to view/download the Order

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Agriculture - Highly Skilled, Semi-skilled, Unskilled, Supervisory/Clerical

Revised Minimum Wages & VDA w.e.f. 01.10.2017: Agriculture - Highly Skilled, Semi-skilled, Unskilled, Supervisory/Clerical

No.1/ 13(1)/2017-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated: 6/10/2017

ORDER

In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No. 186 (E) dated 19th January, 2017 of the Ministry of Labour and Employment the undersigned hereby declares that there shall be no increase in Variable Dearness Allowance for the period of 1.10.2017-31.3.2018 due to decrease in the average Consumer Price Index for the period January, 2017 to June, 2017 for the workers employed in Agriculture and thereby resulting in the VDA remaining the same as it was during the period of 1.4.2017 to 30.9.2017. This order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.10.2017.
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Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.10.2017 to the employees would be same as under:-

Category of worker	Rates of wages including V.D.A.  Area wise  per day (in Rupees)
	`A'Area	�B'Area	'C'Area
Unskilled	333+8 341	303+8 311	300+8 308
Semi-Skilled/ Unskilled Supervisory	364+9 373	335+8 343	307+8 315
Skilled/ Clerical	395+10 405	364+9 373	334+8 342
Highly Skilled	438+11 449	407+10 417	364+9 373
Clerical	395+10 405	364+9 373	334+8 342

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory board.
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The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(A.K.Nayak)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

To As per list attached.

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Amendment in the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Amendment in the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

F. No. S-16011/10/2016-LW(A)

Government of India

Minisny of Labour and Employment

Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg,

New Delhi dated, the 28th September, 2017.

Subject: Amendment in the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970- reg.

Ministry of Labour & Employment has decided to amend the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970. A copy of the Preliminary Draft of THE CONTRACT LABOUR (REGULATION AND ABOLITION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2017 is attached.

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2. As a part of pie-legislative consultative process, the suggestions/comments/inputs of all concerned stakeholders/other members of the public are invited on the preliminary Draft of THE CONTRACT LABOUR (REGULATION AND ABOLITION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2017 for consideration in the Ministry. The suggestions/comments/inputs must be submitted, within one month time from the date of issuance or latest by 27'h October, 2017, by post to Ms. Anita Tripathi, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Room No-301-A, Shram Shakti Bhawmi, New Delhi or through email at anita.tripathi76[at]gov.in.

3. In order to facilitate proper consideration, the comments/ suggestions on the amendment Bill must be in following format:

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Section / Sub-Section / Clause / Proviso of the Amendment Bill	Issue / Problem identified in the Section / Sub- Section / Clause Proviso of the Amendment Bill	Proposed / Change that should be made	Reason for proposed change	Remarks, if any

Encl:- THE CONTRACT LABOUR AMENDMENT BILL, 2017

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(Anita Tripathi)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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As per 7th CPC monthly remuneration to the contract para-medical staff in Railways w.e.f. 01.01.2016: NFIR requests

As per 7th CPC monthly remuneration to the contract para-medical staff in Railways w.e.f. 01.01.2016: NFIR requests

N.F.I.R.

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110055

No. II/57/Part I

Dated: 20/09/2017

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Revision of monthly remuneration to the contract para-medical staff in Railways-reg.

Ref: (i) Railway Board�s letter No. E(NG)II/2004/RC-4/SC/2 dated 19/07/2005.
(ii) NFIR�s letter No. II/57/Part I dated 15/05/2017.
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NFIR vide letter No. dated 15/05/2017 has requested the Railway Board to revise the monthly remuneration to contract para-medical staff on Zonal Railways etc., in view of revision of pay structure of regular employees w.e.f. 01/01/2016 pursuant to Government�s decision on 7th CPC report. 'The Federation feels sad to mention that the Railway Board have not yet issued orders revising the monthly remuneration rates to the contract para-medical staff. 

The Railway Board may kindly appreciate the fact that in the past when the pay scales of regular employees were revised, the monthly remuneration rates of contract para-medical staff were also revised. On the same analogy, the revision of remuneration of monthly rates to contract para- medical staff is required to be done for the existing contract para-medical staff in the Railways w.e.f. January 2016. They may also be granted privilege pass and medical facility as a special case.

Federation therefore requests to expedite action for upward revision of monthly remuneration of contract medical staff with effect from January, 2016 and also grant privilege pass and medical facilities.

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Yours faithfully

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

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60 Days PL Bonus to Postal Employees, Ex-gratia bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks and Ad-hoc Bonus for Casual Labourers for year 2016-17

60 Days PL Bonus to Postal Employees, Ex-gratia bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks and Ad-hoc Bonus for Casual Labourers for year 2016-17

F.No. 26-1/2017-PAP

Government of India

Ministry of Communication

Department of Posts

(Establishment Division)

P.A.P. Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi � 110 001

Dated 18th September, 2017

To

1.All Chief Postmasters General

2.All Postmasters General

3.Deputy Director General (PAF), Department of Posts

4.All General Managers (Finance)

5.Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)

6.Director, RAKNAPA/Directors of All PTCs

Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2016-17

The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President of India to the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2016-17 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) Days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group �D�/MTS Group �C� and non-gazetted Group �B�. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities and Ad-hoc payment of bonus to Casual labourers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period.

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1.1 The calculation for the purpose of payment of bonus under each category will be done as indicated below:-

2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:

2.1 Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-

Average emoluments X Number of days of bonus 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

2.2 The terms �emoluments� for regular Departmental employees includes Basic Pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances) S.B. Allowance, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawal of salary exceeding Rs.7000/- (of 6th CPC) (Rupees Seven Thousand only) in any month during the accounting year 2016-17, the emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) per month only.

PL Bonus 2016-17 Equivalent to 60 Days to Postal Employees 2.3 �Average Emoluments� for a regular employee is arrived at by dividing by twelve, the total salary drawn during the year 2016-17 for the period from 1.4.2016 to 31.06.2017 by restricting each month�s salary to Rs. 7000/- per month. However, for the periods of EOL and Dies-Non in a given month. Proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs.7000/-.

2.4 In case of those employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this officer order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt.I) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

2.5 Those employees who have resigned/retired or left services or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts after 1.4.2016 will also be entitled to bonus. In case of all such employees, the Productivity Linked Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Paras 2.1 to 2.3 above.

3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)

3.1 In respect of GDS employees who were on duty throughout the year during 2016-17, Average Monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2016 to 31.3.2017 divided by 12. However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs. 7000/- in any month during this period, the allowance will be restricted to Rs 7000/- per month. Ex-gratia payment of bonus may be calculated by applying the bonus formula as mentioned below:

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Average TRCA  x Number of days of Bonus / 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

3.2 The allowance drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards bonus calculation for either the Substitutes or the incumbent GDSs. In respect of those GDS who were appointed in short terms vacancies in Postmen/Group �D� Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No. 26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.1991 will apply.3.3 If a GDS has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1 above.

3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned discharged or left service after 01.04.2017 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.

3.5 In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies-non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No 26-08/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-04/87-PAP(P.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)

4.1 Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers who have worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.03.2017) will be paid ad-hoc bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs. 1200/- (Rupees Twelve hundred only). The maximum ad-hoc bonus will be calculated as below:

(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of bonus) /30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

Accordingly, the rate of bonus per day will be worked out as indicated below:

Maximum ad-hoc bonus for the year /365

The above rate of bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2017. In cases where the actual wages in any month fall below Rsw. 1200/- during the period 1.4.2016 to 31.3.2017, the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc bonus due in such cases.

5. The amount of Productivity Linked Bonus/ex-gratia payment/Ad-hoc bonus payable under this order will be rounded off to the nearest rupee. The payment of productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head �Salaries� under the relevant Sub-Head of account to which pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2017-18

6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all the units by Circles and consolidated figures be intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the toal amount of bonus paid and the total number employees (Category-wise) to whom it was disbursed for the Department as a whole.

7. This has the approval of Hon�ble Finance Minister vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure�s ID No. 572014/E.III(A)/2017 dated 15.09.2017 and issue with the concurrence of JS & FA vide Diary No. 132/FA/2017-CS dated 18.09.2017.

8. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.

(K.V. Vijaykumar)

Assistant Director General (Estt.)

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Facilities for labourers working in the goods sheds on Indian Railway

Facilities for labourers working in the goods sheds on Indian Railway

???? ????? (Government of India)

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No.TC-I/98/304/10 Pt.VII

New Delhi, Dt. 14.09.2017

Principal Chief Commercial Manager
All Zonal Railways

Sub: Facilities for labourers working in the goods sheds on IR

Ref: Rates Circular No.18 of 2004

References are being received from various channels for provision of facilities to labourers working at goods sheds.

In this regard. Railway�s policy is unambiguous. Extant guidelines as prescribed vide Rates Circular No. 1 8 of 2004 is reproduced below:
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�It has been decided by the Board that in addition to provision of" drinking water, toilets and resting facilities, which are normally provided by Railways in the goods sheds, raised taps for bathing purpose may also be considered/or provision by Zonal Railways on case to case basis depending on local requirements as a gesture of general welfare."

The work of loading/unloading of wagons at goods sheds is organised by the consignor(s)/consignee(s) and not by the Railways. Ministry of Labour had examined the demands of goods shed workers and had decided that for all purposes labourers are engaged by the contractors and Railway is not accountable for their service conditions and other measures which are given as a general welfare. For the same reason. Railways are not liable for the demands of labourers regarding regularisation of their service. issue of identity card/railway pass, uniform. pension, compensation on casualties, medical facility. etc.

The aforesaid position has also been apprised to VIPs/labourer unions by Hon'ble MR/MOS(R) from time to time.
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This is for information of Zonal Railways please.

Sd/-

(Shilpi Bishnoi)

Director, Traffic Commercial(Rates)

Railway Board

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