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DA hike latest update: Will central govt employees, pensioners get 18-month DA arrear? PM gets a proposal
7th Pay Commission Dearness Allowance Latest Update: Dearness allowance is a component of salary of the government employees and pensioners. It was introduced to help government employees cope with rising inflation. Will the central government employees and pensioners get arrears for the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) suspended for 18 months during the COVID-19 pandemic? Prime Minister has received a proposal. All you need to know
EPS withdrawal rules changed; lakhs of EPF subscribes to benefit; check if you stand to benefit
The government has changed the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) of 1995 to enable members with fewer than six months of employment to receive a withdrawal benefit. Additionally, the government amended Table D to ensure that withdrawal benefits are paid fairly; this change would benefit over 23 lakh members.
New NPS contribution rule: PFRDA reduces timeline of contributions made from July 1; three important things to know
New NPS rules: The new NPS contribution timeline allowing for same-day investment will come into force on July 1, 2024, as per a circular issued by PFRDA on June 28, 2024.
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees suspended; should you still do it?
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a temporary suspension of the mandatory linking of Central Government Health Services (CGHS) beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Citing a review of their earlier directive, the Ministry issued an office memorandum on June 25, 2024, stating the decision to put the implementation on hold until further notice. This move aims to reconsider the compulsory integration of the two IDs, allowing for future deliberation on the matter.
Hunt on for mule bank accounts; Tata Digital pause on funding
The government is working with the central bank to catch mule accounts in India’s banking system and prevent fraud. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
ETtech Deep Dive: How RBI and NPCI are working to tackle mule account frauds
The RBI, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Ministry of Home Affairs are teaming up with banks, financial institutions, and tech security companies to crack down on mule accounts and prevent fraud in the country's banking system.
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18 major NPS changes in last 6 months: New online withdrawal facility to changes in NPS transaction statement
New NPS rules: The National Pension System CRAs registered with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) are consistently improving their systems. Here are the important NPS functions recently announced to enhance user experience and operational simplicity.
MoD inks MoUs with 4 banks to onboard them as SPARSH service centres across 1,128 branches
The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defence has signed MoUs with Bank of India, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank to onboard 1,128 branches as SPARSH service centres. SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (RAKSHA)) is a web-based system for direct pension processing. These centres will assist pensioners in remote areas with services like profile updates, grievance registration, and digital identification. SPARSH services are now accessible at over 26,000 branches of 15 banks, enhancing pension management efficiency and transparency.
AAP office space allotment: Delhi HC asks Centre to take decision within six weeks
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said the AAP is entitled to space for a party office here like other national political parties and asked the Centre to take a decision on the issue within six weeks. Justice Subramonium Prasad observed that national political parties have the right to one housing unit from the general pool in Delhi for office use on payment of licence fee until they have acquired land for constructing their own.
Delhi HC seeks Centre action on AAP’s office case, says party is entitled to office space like others
Delhi High Court directs Centre to decide on AAP's request for office space within six weeks. AAP to vacate DDU Marg office by June 15. Court considers plea for land allotment on June 10.
DA hike: Will basic pay of central govt employees, pensioners increase as DA, DR touch 50%, as per the 7th Pay Commission?
DA hike latest news update: There have been speculations about a possible hike in basic pay for central government employees and pensioners in July 2024 as dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief touch 50%. Usually, the DA and DR of the central government employees and pensioners increase from July. Are central government employees and pensioners looking for a hike in basic pay from July 2024? ET Wealth Online spoke with various experts to understand the regulations of Pay Commissions and how they will impact the salaries of central government employees and pensioners.
7th Pay Commission news: Gratuity limit now hiked for central government employees after Dearness Allowance (DA) touches 50%
DA hike impact: The Center's decision to increase its employees' dearness allowance by 4% to 50% has resulted in significant revisions to other allowances, including retirement gratuity, which is a great benefit for government employees.
Central govt employees' pension: NPS to OPS switch? Centre releases new FAQ answering all your queries
NPS vs OPS: The Centre allowed central government employees to switch from NPS to CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021), known as the old pension scheme. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare released FAQs to address queries on the implementation of the switch. All the central government employees and pensioners must know
NPS partial withdrawal rules 2024: 7 instances when you can apply for partial withdrawal from NPS corpus
NPS partial withdrawal rules: NPS is a market-linked defined contribution scheme that helps you save for retirement. The scheme is simple, voluntary, portable and flexible. An NPS member can withdraw partial withdrawals from their retirement funds to meet certain requirements without compromising their monthly stipend upon retirement.
Can you transfer EPF account from unexempted trust to EPFO, exempted trust?
EPF account transfer from unexempted trust: Many salaried individual have Employees' Provident Fund account either with EPFO or exempted trusts. However, what if you have an EPF account with unexempted trusts? Does EPF scheme rules allow an EPF member to transfer the unexempted trusts to EPFO or exempted trusts? Read on to know about it.
Latest on DA hike: 25% increase in gratuity due to dearness allowance hike kept on hold; here’s why
Dearness allowance hike: The EPFO has opted to keep in "abeyance" the retirement and death gratuity increase for workers, which is a blow to those employed by the government and organised sector. In March 2024, the Central government raised the Dearness Relief (DR) and Dearness Allowance (DA) by 4%.
When should EPS pensioner submit annual digital life certificate; how to submit using face authentication
Submission of life certificate: The person must be an Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) member. EPS members can submit a life certificate at Pension Disbursing Bank, online, Common Service Centre, IPPB, Indian Post Office, Postman, Umang app, Nearest EPFO office.
Latest General Provident Fund rules: Will interest amount be paid if the GPF contribution exceeds Rs 5 lakh? Govt clarifies
General Provident Fund rules: All government employees can open a GPF account and pay a portion of their salaries to the GPF. When they retire, employees receive the entire money accrued in their GPF account over their service tenure.
Charting the global economy: BOE sends clearest sign yet of interest-rate cuts
Thirteen economies in developed countries were experiencing per-capita recessions by the end of last year, as reported by Bloomberg Economics.
LTC rules for central government employees released: Who is eligible, who is not? Find out here
The Leave Travel Concession (LTC) initiative offers government employees a discounted travel option to go to any destination in India or to their home town during a a block of four years. . Are all central government employees eligible for LTC? What are the terms and conditions of LTC? All you need to know.
Latest charges for opening, maintaining Atal Pension Yojana (APY) account
Current charges in APY account: If you are a Atal Pension Yojana subscriber, then it is important to know the charges that are levied on the pension account for opening and maintaining the account. Remember, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) account can be opened with any of the three CRAs.
Atal Pension Yojana account: Now you can open APY account at 3 CRAs
Atal Pension Yojana account: The Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) serves as an operational interface for all intermediaries and is in charge of the centralised recordkeeping, administration, and customer support responsibilities for all NPS & APY subscribers under the NPS architecture.
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees: Check new deadline, other key details
Linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: Relief for CGHS beneficiaries! The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has extended the deadline for linking CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers by 120 days, from June 30, 2024. Initially, the ministry asked all the central government employees to mandatorily link their CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers from April 1, 2024. The ministry said, "To assist the CGHS beneficiaries, KIOSKS shall be made operational at all the wellness centers by 30.06.2024." Here's what all the central government employees must know about linking CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID.
Central government pensioners can now view the last 24 detailed pension payment transactions using this app
Pension app for government employees: The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has developed an in-house mobile application, “DIRGHAYU” for the use of Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners. Let us take a look at a few important features of the DIRGHAYU app.
New NPS rule from April 1: How to do two-factor Aadhaar authentication to log into National Pension System account
New NPS rule: The Aadhaar-based login authentication will be linked with the present User ID and Password login method, allowing for 2-factor authentication to access the CRA system.
Dearness relief (DR) hiked by 4% to 50% for central govt pensioners: Who are eligible, when will they get it? Govt answers
Central govt pensioners, family pensioners: The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) released an Office Memorandum mentioning which pensioners and family pensioners will be eligible for the recent dearness relief (DR) hike and how the payment of DR will be calculated. It will instructed the pension disbursing banks to arrange payments of dearness relief to pensioners or family pensioners without waiting for any further instruction from other authorities. Read here
DA, DR hiked to 50%: Will DA, DR automatically merge into basic pay of central govt employees, pensioners now?
DA hike latest news: In a welcome move for central government employees and pensioners, the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) have been increased by 4% to 50%. This decision, effective from January 1, 2024, benefits around 49.18 lakh central government employees and 67.95 lakh central government pensioners. Will DA and DR merge into basic pay for central govt employees, pensioners now? Will the salaries of the central government employees increase now? All the central government employees must know about the recent DA, DR hike.
Central government employees, pensioners: How to apply for CGHS online and offline, know CGHS charges
Under CGHS, central government employees and central government pensioners and their family members can get quality healthcare facilities at reasonable rates. To get the benefits under CGHS, a central government employee needs to make a CGHS card. How can a central government employee or a central government pensioner register for CGHS facilities? Are CGHS facilities free of cost? What are charges do you need to pay to avail of CGHS facilities?
No pension for government employees not completing minimum 10 years of service: Himachal minister
Himachal Pradesh government employees need a minimum of ten years of service for pension. The Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission was replaced by the Himachal Pradesh State Chayan Aayog. Detailed project reports have been prepared for 305 MLA priority schemes.
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