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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY

COMPENDIUM OF ESTABLISHMENT RULES ISSUED DURING THE YEAR 2006

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THE CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER, SECR,BILASPUR

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY


COMPENDIUM OF ESTABLISHMENT RULES ISSUED DURING THE YEAR 2006

ISSUED BY THE CHIEF PERSONNEL OFFICER,

SECR,BILASPUR

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SUBJECT WISE INDEX OF ESTABLISHMENT RULES ISSUED BY CPO/BSP DURING 2006

ADVANCES HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE FESTIVAL ADVANCE

ADVANCE FOR COMPUTER P.F ADVANCE

CONVEYANCE ADVANCE 201/2006 Rate of Interest to be charged on advance for purchase of conveyances during 2006-2007.

ALLOWANCES COAL PILOT ALLOWANCE

POST GRADUATE ALLOWANCE TO DOCTORS D.A/A.D.A/D.R

54/2006 Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Railway pensioners/ Family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2004 clarification regarding.

60/2006 Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2006

83/2006 Rates or Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.7.2005- regarding.

92/2006 Calculation of Deputation (Duty) Allowance consequent upon merger of 50% DA with basic pay as Dearness Pay.

97/2006 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2006.

137/2006

Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.1.2006 - regarding.

162/2006

Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2006.

196/2006 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2006.

237/2006

Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.7.2006 - regarding.

RUNNING ALLOWANCE NON-PRACTISING ALLOWANCE

T.A/D.A 149/2006 Air Travel by Government Servants within India. 198/2006 Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8

Kms. 200/2006 Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8

Kms. TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE RATION MONEY ALLOWANCE/EXTRA DUTY ALLOWANCE 2

28/2006 Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted

RPF/RPSF personnel. H.R.A/C.C.A 66/2006 Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to the new Zone/new Divisions-

Regarding 176/2006 Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees Posted to new Zones/new Divisions -

Regarding.

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BREAK DOWN ALLOWANCE DUAL CHARGE ALLOWANCE

NATIONAL HOLIDAY ALLOWANCE CHARGE ALLOWANCE/TENURE ALLOWANCE NIGHT DUTY ALLOWANCE 106/2006 Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2006. 243/2006 Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-7-2006.

BAD CLIMATE ALLOWANCE 3

8/2006 Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for

the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance. 112/2006

Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay-Revision of pay range slab for

the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance. OUT-TURN ALLOWANCE OVER TIME ALLOWANCE PROJECT ALLOWANCE SPECIAL COMPOSITE/ REMOTE ALLOWANCE TRIBAL AREA ALLOWANCE 37/2006 Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the

purpose of Tribal Area Allowance. CASH ALLOWANCE WASHING ALLOWANCE/NURSING ALLOWANCE/UNIFORM ALLOWANCE CHILDREN EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE COMPOSITE TRANSFER GRANT 71/2006 Grant of Composite Transfer Grant - clarification regarding.

TRAINING ALLOWANCE SPECIAL ALLOWANCES

39/2006 Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Composite Hill Compensatory Allowance.

92/2006 Calculation of Deputation (Duty) Allowance consequent upon merger of 50% DA with basic pay as Dearness Pay.

128/2006 Amendment to the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, 1987 edition. 208/2006 Co-drivers for Rajdhani Expresses and ‘High Speed Trains’- JCM/DC item No.5/2003. PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS 171/2006

Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2005-06.

233/2006

Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2005-2006.

ACT APRENTICES 140/2006

Registration of the contract.

167/2006 Reservation of 3% seats for ex-servicemen, their children and children of armed force personnel.

180/2006

Engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentice Act ,1961.

204/2006

Training of Apprentices/Trainees- Repeat chance.

213/2006

30th meeting of Central Apprenticeship Council held on 29th August 2006 in the Ministry of Labour.

225/2006 Forwarding of notification-reg. ARREAR CLAIMS/WAIVAL OF PAID VOUCHER

AGE RELAXATION BAN ON CREATION

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CORRECTION SLIPS Code/Manual ACS No Rules/Para Subject

1/2006 IREM VOL-I (REVISED EDITION 1989)

179 Chapter XIII- Para 1303 & 1305

The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995- Absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment- Amendment to IREM.

11/2006 IREM, Vol-I (REVISED EDITION 1989)

181 Chapter II, Section 'A'- Para 201.1, 202.2, 203.1, 203.5, 204.1, 206.2

Amendment to IREM, Volume I- Rules governing promotion of Group C staff to Group 'B' posts.

12/2006 IREC VOL-I (1985 EDITION)

95 Chapter 2, Para 211 Amendment to IREC, Volume I.- General Conditions of Service- Recruitment, Training and Promotion to Group 'A' & Group 'B' Posts.

13/2006 IREC VOL-I (1985 EDITION)

96 CHAPTER 2., Para 214

Amendment to IREC, Volume I. -GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:- Recruitment , Training and Promotion to Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts.

15/2006 Indian Railway Finance Code Vol.II (Reprint Edition 1996)

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Introduction of new heads of accounts.

16/2006 IRMM 2000 Para. 641

Supply of Free diet to Group 'D' Railway employees and their dependents suffering from diseases like Cancer, TB and HIV/AIDS.

40/2006

IREC–VOL.1, (FIFTH EDITION, 1985, SECOND REPRINT EDITION, 2003)

97 Appendix-I-Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Amendment to Rule 11 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

44/2006 MANUAL ON MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING (JUNE 1998)

6/2005 Appendix-I List of training centres on Indian Railways.

51/2006 INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I. 1989

183 Chapter II, Section 'B' Para 219

Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

62/2006 Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, Fifth Edition - 1985 (Second Reprint Edition) 2003

98 CHAPTER-5 LEAVE RULES Rule 550 A

Cash payment in lieu of unutilized earned leave on the date of retirement to the Central Government employees who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under the disciplinary rules.

68/2006 INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL-VOLUME-I .(1989 EDITION)

182 CHAPTER XIV SECTION 'B' -Para 1406(1):

Amendment to IREM- PROCEDURE GOVERNING FORWARDING OF APPLICATIONS FOR POSTS OUTSIDE RAILWAYS.

78/2006 Manual on Management of Training (June 1998)

1/2006 Para 8.10.1 Feedback format.

108/2006

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 Edition)

184 Para 166, Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III, Recruitment & Training.

Educational qualification for recruitment in the category of Dietician (Gr. Rs. 5,500-9,000).

117/2006

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)

185 Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III

Recruitment Rules for direct recruitment to the category of Depot Material Superintendent, Grade-I (DMS-I) In the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500.

118/2006 INDIAN RAILWAY

99 Rule 551 Grant of Child Adoption Leave for 135 days to the female Railway servants on adoption of child upto one

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ESTABLISHMENT CODE, VOLUME-I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition - 2003)

year of age.

124/2006 Railway Servants (Pass) Rules,1986 (Second Edition, 1993).

46 Schedule VII Issue of special complimentary cheque passes to non-Railway Doctors and para medical staff for conducting blood donation & eye testing Camps.

128/2006 Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, 1987 edition.

55 Rule 1510 Amendment to the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, 1987 edition.

132/2006 Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993)

50 Schedule VII Issue of passes/PTOs to Railway servants under suspension.

139/2006 MANUAL ON MAMAGEMENT OF TRAINING (JUNE 1998)

2/2006 Appendix-I List of training centres on Indian Railways.

142/2006 INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)

186 Para 145, CHAPTER –I, SECTION 'B' SUB.SECTION-III

Avenue of promotion of Artisan Staff in Works department to the posts of Junior Engineer(Works)II-Introduction of Inter Apprentice quota.

150/2006

Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968

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161/2006 INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I(1989 EDITION)

186 Para 219 CHAPTER-II, SECTION 'B'

Introduction of Objective Type Questions in the written test held as part of selection for promotion to posts classified as 'Selection'–extending the provision of 50% objective type questions to lower grade selection posts.

209/2006 Manual on Management of Training (June 1998)

3/2006 Sl No. 4 of item No.X under Appendix-II

Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE quota.

219/2006 IREM-I {1989 EDITION}

188 Chapter II, Section 'B' - Rules governing the promotion of Group 'C' staff. Para 219

Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

234/2006

IREC-I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003)

100 CHAPTER-8, Rule-804 & 805)

Amendment of provisions relating to Staff Benefit Fund- Chapter 8 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

246/2006

Railway servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd edition 1993)

51 line 2 of item No.10 (other Apprentices) of Schedule VII (Special Passes)

Issue of passes to other apprentices- amendment to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993).

CASUAL LABOUR CADRE/EX-CADRE CONDUCT RULES

40/2006 Amendment to Rule 11 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 57/2006 Private loans taken by Railway employees from banks/ non- Railway thrift societies

etc. 170/2006 Unethical conduct by officers in approaching Advocates in Court Cases. 197/2006

Contacts of Railway servants with Foreign nationals/Members of Foreign Missions etc.

221/2006

Prevention of cruelty to animals - Guidelines regarding.

CONFIDENTIAL REPORT

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120/2006 Command structure, promotion and seniority of loco running staff and procedure for writing of ACRs of Mechanical and Electrical officers looking after Loco running branch.

CREATION OF POSTS 1/2006 The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation)

Act, 1995- Absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment- Amendment to IREM.

77/2006 Creation of posts required for Maintenance and operation of new assets 130/2006 Creation of the post of Ticket Checking staff. 174/2006 Creation of gazetted posts for managing new assets.

COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT 143/2006 Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised/ medically

incapacitated staff on Railways. 223/2006

Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

CANTEEN CONFIRMATION

CLASSIFICATION OF SERVICE CONTRACT LABOUR

194/2006 Off loading and privatization of perennial nature activities in the Railways in violation of the provisions under section 10 of Contract Labour (R&A) Act,1970.

COURT CASES 144/2006 Honourable Supreme Court's Judgment dated 10.4.2006 in Civil Appeal No. 3595-3612 of

1999, 1861-2063 and 3849/ 2001,3520-24/2002 and 1968/2006 (Arising out of SLP(C) 9103-9105 of 2001) regarding regularization of person employed temporary, casual or on contract basis.

170/2006 Unethical conduct by officers in approaching Advocates in Court Cases. D&A RULES

19/2006 Close monitoring of the cases of railway servants who are retiring shortly and ensuring finalisation of action prior to their retirement - Regarding

48/2006 Clarification with regard to appointment of Presenting Officers in all major penalty disciplinary cases.

110/2006 Enhancement of the rates of honorarium for Inquiry Officer and other assisting officials in the conduct of Departmental Inquiries, arising out of Vigilance investigations against Railway Servants.

129/2006 Promotion and grant of consequential benefits to Railway servants who are considered for promotion during the pendency of departmental/ criminal proceeding and are found suitable and are also subsequently exonerated/ acquitted.

132/2006 Issue of passes/PTOs to Railway servants under suspension. 133/2006 Amplification of certain points concerning instructions regarding rates of honorarium etc., for

Railway Inquiry Officers and other officials assisting the RIO. 150/2006 Notification. 151/2006 Suspension of Railway Servants – Review of Instructions reg 170/2006 Unethical conduct by officers in approaching Advocates in Court Cases. 177/2006 Adherence to time limit in processing of disciplinary cases. 197/2006

Contacts of Railway servants with Foreign nationals/Members of Foreign Missions etc.

221/2006

Prevention of cruelty to animals - Guidelines regarding.

231/2006 Review of Suspension of Railway Servants. DELIGATION OF POWER

55/2006 Delegation of Powers to General Managers of New Zones. 159/2006 Delegation of Powers.

DEPUTATION 67/2006 Forwarding of applications for outside posts- Amendment of M.C. No. 30

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68/2006 Amendment to IREM 131/2006 Allotment/retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation

to CRIS. ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE/EX-GRATIA

ELECTION FIXATION OF PAY

226/2006 Scheme of GDCE - Pay fixation of running staff. FORWARDING OF APPLICATION FAMILY WELFARE PROGRAMME

GIS/DLI 18/2006 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 –Tables of Benefits for the

Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2006 GRATUITY ACT

10/2006 Payment of gratuity to Government Railway Servants retired during the period from 01.07.1993 to 31.3.1995.

187/2006 Settlement of pension and death-cum-retirement gratuity of railway servants retired on or after 1.1.1996 while on EOL.

HONORARIUM 32/2006 Budget/expenditure management-economy measure, rationalization of expenditure- restrictions

on expenditure on payment of honorarium. 43/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium

of Physicians. 98/2006 Payment of Arbitrator's remuneration in Advance. 110/2006 Enhancement of the rates of honorarium for Inquiry Officer and other assisting officials in the

conduct of Departmental Inquiries, arising out of Vigilance investigations against Railway Servants.

127/2006 Enhancement in the rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by the RRBs for conducting examinations

133/2006 Amplification of certain points concerning instructions regarding rates of honorarium etc., for Railway Inquiry Officers and other officials assisting the RIO.

HOER INCOME TAX

158/2006 Chhattisgarh Notification – Exemption to salaried persons whose annual salary/wages does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 from operation of the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Professional Tax Act w.e.f. 01.04.2006.

INTERIM RELIEF INCREMENT

INCENTIVE FOR SMALL FAMILY NORMS INCENTIVES SCHEME BONUS

INCENTIVES FOR ACQUIRE HIGHER QUALIFICATION LABOUR LAWS

7/2006 The Payment of Wages(Amendment) Act, 2005. 148/2006 Revision of minimum rates of wages and variable dearness allowance for employees employed

in Loading and Unloading Operations in “Railways” Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning. 194/2006 Off loading and privatization of perennial nature activities in the Railways in violation of the

provisions under section 10 of Contract Labour (R&A) Act,1970. 203/2006 Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff operating track

machines. 224/2006 The Child Labour(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

LEAVE 4/2006 Submission of certificates & reports regarding Study Leave by the Railway officers. 62/2006 Cash payment in lieu of unutilized earned leave on the date of retirement to the Central

Government employees who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under the disciplinary rules.

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65/2006 Grant of Special Casual Leave and issue of Special Passes to Railway servants for participation in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

118/2006 Grant of Child Adoption Leave for 135 days to the female Railway servants on adoption of child upto one year of age.

215/2006 SCL to Sportspersons for attending the extensive training conducted under "Centre of Excellence Scheme" by Sports Authority of India clarification regarding.

230/2006 Grant of LAP to Railway School teachers/staff under Rule 525(3) of IREC Vol. I, for scouts & guides activities.

239/2006 Grant of Study Leave/EOL for study purpose to Medical Officer -clarification regarding. LEAVE RESERVE/LIEN

MEDICAL FACILITY/TREATMENT 16/2006 Supply of Free diet to Group 'D' Railway employees and their dependents suffering from

diseases like Cancer, TB and HIV/AIDS. 43/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium

of Physicians. 103/2006 Terms & Conditions applicable to Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis. 184/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund- Increase in Subsidy on

medicines. MEDICAL RE-IMBURSEMENT

MEDICAL FACILITY TO RETIRED RAILWAY SERVENT 22/2006 Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) – Clarification. 152/2006 Option for Outdoor Medical Facilities to the newly enrolled RELHS-97 beneficiaries-

clarification. MEDICAL DECATOGARISATION/UN FITNESS/INVALIDATION

1/2006 The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995- Absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment- Amendment to IREM.

123/2006 Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse, of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

143/2006 Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised/ medically incapacitated staff on Railways.

154/2006 Safety Related Retirement Scheme - Drivers and Gangmen. 169/2006 The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation)

Act, 1995-Absorption of disabled/ medically decategorised staff in alternative employment. 223/2006


MASTER CIRCULAR MANPOWER PLANNING

3/2006 Merger of certain non-gazetted cadres in Commercial Department. 8/2006 Rightsizing the Railways. 35/2006 Cadre Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres - grant of pro forma fixation 61/2006 Manpower planning-norms. 73/2006 Money value to be credited in the Railway Board Vacancy Bank. 76/2006 Manpower planning norms.- Corrigendum 77/2006 Creation of posts required for Maintenance and operation of new assets 79/2006 Extension of currency of temporary posts - Streamlining of procedure. 130/2006 Creation of the post of Ticket Checking staff. 136/2006 Redeployment of surplus staff. 138/2006 Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres. 174/2006 Creation of gazetted posts for managing new assets. 179/2006 Manpower data(Book of Sanctions) as on 1.4.06. 205/2006 Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres. 206/2006 Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-

11500.

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MINIMUM WAGES ACT 148/2006 Revision of minimum rates of wages and variable dearness allowance for employees employed

in Loading and Unloading Operations in “Railways” Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning. MISCELLANEOUS

33/2006 Expenditure on light refreshments at formal inter-departmental and other meetings and conferences.

45/2006 Foreign Travel on Official duty/training- guidelines 74/2006 Drawal of claim of arrears on minimum benefit of Rs. 100/- on promotion. 80/2006 Temporary licensing of railway land for short duration-delegation of powers to DRMs upto 15

days for activities including cultural and sports activities, commercial activities concerning railways, melas and carnivals for holding cultural functions.

99/2006 Absorption of railway catering staff in IRCTC 101/2006 Prompt Disposal of Letters Received from MPs/VIPs. 173/2006

Fake/Forged Letters.

202/2006 Colours of Ink to be used for Notings and for sending Communications. PASS & PTO

28/2006 Issue of School Passes. 46/2006 Grant of special complimentary pass to Trainee recruits of RPF/RPSF . 65/2006 Grant of Special Casual Leave and issue of Special Passes to Railway servants for participation

in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. 91/2006 Issue of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes 115/2006 Counting of temporary service of casual labourers for purpose of Post Retirement

Complimentary Passes. 124/2006 Issue of special complimentary cheque passes to non-Railway Doctors and para medical staff

for conducting blood donation & eye testing Camps. 125/2006 Inclusion of children from void marriage in the privilege passes issued to railway employees. 126/2006 Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling. 132/2006 Issue of passes/PTOs to Railway servants under suspension. 192/2006 Stations under jurisdiction of mega-metropolitan area-Indicating names of

Metropolitan cities on passes/ PTOs issued to Railway employees. 229/2006 Issue of privilege passes/PTOs covering Jammu Tawi-Udhampur Section. 249/2006 Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling. 246/2006 Issue of passes to other apprentices- amendment to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986

(Second Edition, 1993). PAYMENT OF WAGES ACT

7/2006 The Payment of Wages(Amendment) Act, 2005. PAY RULES

36/2006 Revision of pay scales - Amendment in IREM, Vol I 50/2006 Payment of salary through banks 96/2006 Admissibility of pay/stipend and PLB etc. to the in-service candidates undergoing

apprenticeship/ training on the Railways. 158/2006 Chhattisgarh Notification – Exemption to salaried persons whose annual salary/wages does not

exceed Rs. 2,50,000 from operation of the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Professional Tax Act w.e.f. 01.04.2006.

186/2006 Up gradation of pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.5000-8000.

PENSION RULES 6/2006 Order dated 12th April, 2005, of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad

in CC No.312 of 2003 in WP No. 8532 of 2003- Regarding restoration of one-third portion of commuted pension after 15 years from the date of commutation.

26/2006 Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of pension/leave salary payable during foreign service.

49/2006 Disbursement of Pension through Public Sector Banks- Payment of Dearness Relief (DR).

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54/2006 Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Railway pensioners/ Family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2004 clarification regarding.

87/2006 Counting of past service of canteen employees for pensionary benefits and post-retirement complimentary passes.

164/2006

New Pension System.

178/2006

Implementation of New Pension System (NPS)- Counting of Military Service for the purpose of Pensionary benefits -regarding.


195/2006 Order dt. 9.5.2005 of the Supreme Court of India in Transfer petition(Civil) No. 278 of 2005-UOI Vs. S.R. Dhingra & Ors.

232/2006

Eligibility of divorced/widowed daughter for grant of Family Pension

236/2006

Applicability of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 in respect of those appointed prior to 1.4.04 and put on induction training.

241/2006 Commutation of pension on voluntary retirement. PRESERVATION OF OFFICE RECORDS

PROVIDENT FUND PROMOTION/ACP SCHEME

2/2006 Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme for the Railway servants - Clarification regarding procedure in respect of Selection Posts.

11/2006 Amendment to IREM, Volume I. 17/2006 Selection for formation of panel for one post of Assistant Chief Cashier . 20/2006 Selection for promotion from Group C to Group B posts in Mechanical Engineering

Department and Transportation (Traffic&Commercial) Department 24/2006 Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of

promotion/selection. 27/2006 Amendment to Railway Protection Force (Group A posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway

Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Safety Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner) Recruitment, 1994.

51/2006 Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

52/2006 Counting of service rendered in the old unit on' own request transfer for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit.

53/2006 Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' through 70% selection. 58/2006 Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.). 63/2006 Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel

Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500. 64/2006 Transfer of Catering Services to IRCTC along with Staff- Promotion in Railways and in

IRCTC. 86/2006 Scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Conduct of examination

through Railway Recruitment Boards 102/2006 Avenue Channel of Promotion for Teaching staff of SEC Railway Schools. 119/2006 Promotion of running staff to Group 'B' posts. 129/2006 Promotion and grant of consequential benefits to Railway servants who are considered for

promotion during the pendency of departmental/ criminal proceeding and are found suitable and are also subsequently exonerated/ acquitted.

142/2006 Avenue of promotion of Artisan Staff in Works department to the posts of Junior Engineer(Works)II-Introduction of Inter Apprentice quota.

145/2006 Filling up the posts of Asstt Loco Pilots (DieseI/Elec) fo the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 earmarked for lateral induction from maintenance staff of Diesel & Electric Loco Sheds.

153/2006 Promotion of running staff to Group “B” posts.

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161/2006 Introduction of Objective Type Questions in the written test held as part of selection for promotion to posts classified as 'Selection'–extending the provision of 50% objective type questions to lower grade selection posts.

163/2006 Counting of service in the old unit/cadre on request transfer for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit/cadre.

172/2006 Temporary down-gradation of vacant JAG posts to Sr.Scale and Jr. Scale posts to Group ‘B’ 182/2006 Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU

Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota. 188/2006 Fixation of Group “B” cadre for operation of post-based roster for promotion from Gr.“C” to

Group “B” and within Group “B”. 190/2006 Selections /LDCEs for promotion within and to Gr.C- Cut- off date for determining eligibility

of the candidates for appearing in exam. 191/2006 Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU

Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota. 199/2006 Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'-Conditions of eligibility- reg. 206/2006 Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-

11500. 217/2006

Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500.

218/2006 Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect). 219/2006 Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading

"Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

220/2006 Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as JE Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in various departments.

222/2006 Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as ‘Selection’ posts. 227/2006 Zonal Status of RDSO-Selection/LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’posts in RDSO. 235/2006 Written examinations conducted for promotion within and to Group 'C' - Preparation of

Question Banks. 244/2006 Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs. 5500-9000 and Personnel

Inspector scale Rs. 6500-10500. 245/2006 Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in in-service

selection/promotion to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway. 248/2006 Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'--Conditions of eligibility.

PAY COMMISSION QUARTERS RENT/RECOVERY/ALLOTMENT

5/2006 Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones.

25/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway employees on deputation to Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC).

31/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to new Zones.

34/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff on deputation to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism, Corporation Ltd.(IRCTC).

47/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway Audit staff in the event of transfer from one place to another necessitating change of accommodation

70/2006 Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones.

72/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway Officers on deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL).

84/2006 Allotment/ retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS.

85/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway officers/staff on deputation to KRCL exclusively for Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project and actually serving in that area with Headquarters at the Project site.

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89/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/ staff posted to new zones, clarification.

122/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to new zones.

131/2006 Allotment/retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS.

135/2006 Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway officers on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme or to an organisation eligible for allotment from General Pool.

250/2006 Leasing/hiring of private houses for residential use of railway officers/staff- Master Circular. RESTRUCTURE OF CADRE

3/2006 Merger of certain non-gazetted cadres in Commercial Department. 35/2006 Cadre Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres - grant of pro forma fixation 138/2006 Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres. 205/2006 Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres. 206/2006 Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-

11500. RE DEPLOYMENT OF SURPLUS STAFF

136/2006 Redeployment of surplus staff. RELHS/RELCHS

113/2006 Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97)- clarification. 152/2006 Option for Outdoor Medical Facilities to the newly enrolled RELHS-97 beneficiaries-

clarification. RECRUITMENT

9/2006 Playing more than one game by the sportsperson recruitment against sports quota. 21/2006 Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & D on the Railways. 27/2006 Amendment to Railway Protection Force (Group A posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway

Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Safety Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner) Recruitment, 1994.

42/2006 Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' 58/2006 Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.). 69/2006 Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir 81/2006 Appointment on the Railways to the members of families displaced as a result of acquisition of

land for establishment of projects. 82/2006 Norms for recruitment against sports quota in the Railways.. 86/2006 Scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Conduct of examination

through Railway Recruitment Boards 90/2006 Recognition of certificate of Madhyama/ Prathama pass from Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board,

Patna for the purpose of recruitment on the Railways. 100/2006

Recruitment in Group 'D' category on Railways of the staff working in quasi-administrative offices/Organisation connected with Railways.

105/2006 Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group 'D' category on the Railways- One time relaxation in upper age limit regarding.

108/2006 Educational qualification for recruitment in the category of Dietician (Gr. Rs. 5,500-9,000). 114/2006 Calling of candidates over & above the number of vacancies for document verification/vision

test etc. in case of Group 'C' posts 117/2006 Recruitment Rules for direct recruitment to the category of Depot Material Superintendent,

Grade-I (DMS-I) In the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500. 121/2006 Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities 123/2006 Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse, of medically de-categorised staff on

the Railways. 127/2006 Enhancement in the rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by the RRBs

for conducting examinations 134/2006 Probationers of Organized Railway Services appearing in subsequent Recruitment

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Examination(s) viz. Civil Services Examination etc. 141/2006 Recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' posts on the Railways- Adherence to prescribed qualification in

recruitment from open market. 143/2006 Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised /

medically incapacitated staff on Railways. 154/2006 Safety Related Retirement Scheme - Drivers and Gangmen. 155/2006 Jurisdiction of various RRBs. 156/2006 Simultaneous Examination for NTPC. 166/2006 Substitutes. 167/2006 Reservation of 3% seats for ex-servicemen, their children and children of armed force

personnel. 175/2006 Instructions for recruiting recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Sports quota,

Norms Procedure and Incentives. 181/2006 Treatment of Certificate Course in Medical Lab.Technology at par with Diploma in Medical

Lab.Technology . 183/2006 Board of Adult Education and Training (Prodh Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi 100 003 -

Uchhatar Madhyamik (Matriculation Standard) Examination conducted by the said Board. 185/2006 Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities. 207/2006 Joining period after the approval of the competent authority for recruitment of sports persons

against sports quota, through Talent Scouting. 210/2006 Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in direct recruitment

to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway. 216/2006 Recruitment of Group 'D' staff on Indian Railways. 223/2006


REWARDS & AWARDS RE APPOINTMENT

RETIREMENT BENEFITS 6/2006 Order dated 12th April, 2005, of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad

in CC No.312 of 2003 in WP No. 8532 of 2003- Regarding restoration of one-third portion of commuted pension after 15 years from the date of commutation.

10/2006 Payment of gratuity to Government Railway Servants retired during the period from 01.07.1993 to 31.3.1995.

18/2006 Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 –Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2006

22/2006 Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) – Clarification. 49/2006 Disbursement of Pension through Public Sector Banks- Payment of Dearness Relief (DR). 54/2006 Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Railway pensioners/ Family pensioners w.e.f.

1.4.2004 clarification regarding. 75/2006 Presentation of Gold plated Medals to retiring railway servants. 164/2006

New Pension System.

168/2006 Writ Petition No. 7826/2001 filed before Hon’ble Delhi High Court against orders dt. 5.10.2001 in O.A. No. 1647/2000 filed by the retired Railway Medical Officers Association

178/2006

Implementation of New Pension System (NPS)- Counting of Military Service for the purpose of Pensionary benefits -regarding.


189/2006

Family identity cards to retiring/retired railway employees .

195/2006 Order dt. 9.5.2005 of the Supreme Court of India in Transfer petition(Civil) No. 278 of 2005-UOI Vs. S.R. Dhingra & Ors.

196/2006 Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2006.

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211/2006 Settlement of dues of All India Service Officers/staff on retirement. 212/2006 Settlement of retirement benefits to All India Services Officers on Central deputation. 240/2006 Grant of enhanced ex-gratia to the surviving State Railway Provident Fund (contributory)

[SRPF(C)] retirees. 241/2006 Commutation of pension on voluntary retirement.

RETENSION IN SERVICE RE-EMPLOYMENT RESTRUCTURING

REVISION OF DESIGNATION 238/2006 Change in Designation of Physiotherapist on Railways.

REVISION OF SCALE OF PAY 186/2006 Up gradation of pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.5000-

8000. RIGHT TO INFORMATION

56/2006 Right to Information Act-2005 - Implementation of the Provisions of the Act – regarding. SPECIAL PAY

SC/ST/OBC/HANDICAPPED 160/2006 Exclusion/inclusion of certain Caste/Communities belonging to Scheduled Castes and

Scheduled Tribes from/in the Scheduled list of SC/ST – circulation of Gazette Notifications. 185/2006 Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities.

REDESIGNATION/SELECTION/NON SELECTION 206/2006 Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-

11500. SETTLEMENT DUES

SERVICE CONDITIONS 12/2006 Amendment to IREC, Volume I. 13/2006 Amendment to IREC, Volume I. 26/2006 Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of pension/leave salary payable

during foreign service. 87/2006 Counting of past service of canteen employees for pensionary benefits and post-

retirement complimentary passes. SURRENDER OF POSTS

73/2006 Money value to be credited in the Railway Board Vacancy Bank. STIPEND

SENIORITY 52/2006 Counting of service rendered in the old unit on' own request transfer for the purpose of

qualifying service for promotion in new unit. 163/2006 Counting of service in the old unit/cadre on request transfer for the purpose of qualifying

service for promotion in new unit/cadre. SERVICE RECORD

30/2006 Service Cards of Gazetted Officers. STAFF BENEFIT FUND

43/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium of Physicians.

116/2006 Staff Benefit fund- Additional Ad hoc allocation for 2006-07 184/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund- Increase in Subsidy on

medicines. 234/2006 Amendment of provisions relating to Staff Benefit Fund- Chapter 8 of Indian Railway

Establishment Code Volume I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003). TRADE TEST TRANSFER

41/2006 Periodical transfer of Railway employees List of sensitive posts. 52/2006 Counting of service rendered in the old unit on' own request transfer for the purpose of

qualifying service for promotion in new unit.

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94/2006 Inter-Railway and Intra- Railway transfers on mutual exchange. 163/2006 Counting of service in the old unit/cadre on request transfer for the purpose of qualifying

service for promotion in new unit/cadre. 214/2006 Inter-divisional transfer of Commercial staff.

TRAINING 23/2006 Training programme on "Art of Living" by Vyakti Vikas Kendra 44/2006 List of training centres on Indian Railways. 59/2006 Cash Imprest to the Principals of Training Centre. 78/2006 Feedback format. 88/2006 Recommendation No. 67 of the Railway Accident Enquiry Committee - inclusion of

International Society of Nephrology in the list of recognized Institutes. 95/2006 Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1998-Competency based training-

Recommendation No.5.10 104/2006 Messing facilities in the Centralised Training Institutes on the Railways-Further Clarifications

to General Guidelines. 107/2006 Integrated course for Group 'B' Officers of Mechanical Department. 109/2006 Instructions/Guidelines - Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of STC/TTCs 111/2006 Safety measures for Railway men working in hazardous conditions 139/2006 List of training centres on Indian Railways. 157/2006 Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of Electrical Training Centres at IRIEEN/Nasik on

24th & 25th Oct. 2005. 159/2006 Delegation of Powers. 209/2006 Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE quota. 242/2006 Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE Quota

USE OF OFFICIAL CAR 55/2006 Delegation of Powers to General Managers of New Zones.

UPGRADATIONS/UNION MATTERS VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

154/2006 Safety Related Retirement Scheme - Drivers and Gangmen. 241/2006 Commutation of pension on voluntary retirement.

WELFARE & RELIEF 15/2006 Introduction of new heads of accounts. 16/2006 Supply of Free diet to Group 'D' Railway employees and their dependents suffering from

diseases like Cancer, TB and HIV/AIDS. 29/2006 Stitching charges to Public Image Categories – stitching charges for summer coats. 43/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium

of Physicians. 93/2006 Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen 146/2006 Railway Subsidised Hostels- Revision of rates of recovery. 147/2006 Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and

Patrolmen. 165/2006 Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen, Keymen, etc. 184/2006 Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund- Increase in Subsidy on

medicines. 193/2006 Supply of handloom polyester cotton uniform cloth. 247/2006 Issue of uniform and other accessories' to Gangmen(Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and

Patrolmen. WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS

WORKING HOURS

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Estt Rule No 1/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/21/207 dated 12-1-2006

Subject:- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995- Absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment- Amendment to IREM. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2004/RE-3/9 dated 7-12-2005 RB/ESTT No. 210/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letters No. E(NG)1-2001/RE-3/8 dt 1-7-2003 & No. E(NG)I-96/RE-3/9(2) dt 29-4-99 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 8/2003 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.122/99 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2004/RE-3/9 dated 7-12-2005 RB/ESTT No. 210/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995- Absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment- Amendment to IREM

In terms of Para 1303(a) as modified vide ACS No. 148 issued under this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)1-2001/RE-3/8 dt 1-7-2003, a Railway servant who has been declared totally incapacitated not fit for any alternative post even in the lowest medical category, should be declared invalidated and retired from service as per procedure in force prior to coming into force of revised procedure laid down in ACS No. 77 issued under the Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-96/RE-3/9(2) dt 29-4-99.

2. The matter has been reviewed further in consultation with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs). It has been clarified that in view of the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Kunal Singh vs Union of India, JT 2003(2) SC 132 the provisions of Section 47(1) of the Persons with Disabilities(Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act 1995 are to be complied with even in respect of those who have been declared totally incapacitated.

3. The Ministry of Railways have accordingly decided that the provision of Section 47(1) of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 will apply to medically decategorised Railway servants who are declared totally incapacitated for further service even in the lowest medical category.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

5. The Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I, 1989 should also be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No.179 enclosed.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I (REVISED EDITION 1989) Chapter XIII - Absorption of Medically Incapacitated Staff in Alternative Employment

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 179

I. Substitute the following for the existing Para 1303 as substituted by ACS No. 148

"1303. The railway servants both in group(i) and group(ii) of Para 1302 cease to perform the duties of the posts they are holding from the date they are declared medically unfit for the present post. No officer has the authority to permit the Railway Servant concerned to perform the duties in the post beyond that date. If such a Railway Servant cannot be immediately adjusted against or absorbed in any suitable alternative post he may be kept on a special supernumerary post in the grade in which the employee concerned was working on regular basis before being declared medically unfit pending location of suitable alternative employment for him with the same pay scale and service benefits, efforts to locate suitable alternative employment starting immediately. The special supernumerary post so created will stand abolished as soon as the alternative employment is located."

II. After the existing Para 1304 insert the following as Para 1305:

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"1305. Absorption in posts identified for employment of physically handicapped persons/creation of supernumerary posts. The Railway servants falling in group (i) mentioned in Para 1302 i.e. those who are declared unfit even for the lowest medically category, may be absorbed in a post/ category identified as suitable for employment of physically handicapped persons and fresh recruitment to that post/category from open market from amongst physically handicapped withheld. In case the alternative post is not carrying the requisite pay scale, a supernumerary post may be created in appropriate scale of pay and the employee adjusted against the same keeping the lower grade post -vacant by withholding fresh recruitment thereto. The supernumerary post so created to accommodate a disabled/medically incapacitated employee shall stand abolished as soon as a suitable post in the appropriate scale is found for the Railway servant concerned or the post is vacated by him for other reasons, whichever is earlier."

(Authority: Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(NG)I-2004/RE-3/9 dt. 7-12-2005)

Estt Rule No 2/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/118/208 dated 13-1-2006

Subject:- Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme for the Railway servants - Clarification regarding procedure in respect of Selection Posts. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-V/2004/ACP/1 dated 20-12-2005 RBE No.217/2005 S.No.PC-V/464 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even numbers dated 1.10.1999 & 22-2-2005 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.288/99 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 66/2005 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-V/2004/ACP/1 dated 20-12-2005 RBE No.217/2005 S.No.PC-V/464 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub:- Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme for the Railway servants - Clarification regarding procedure in respect of Selection Posts.

Please refer to Board's letter of even number dated 1.10.1999 regarding the Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) and subsequent amendments/clarifications that have been issued from time to time.

2. The issue whether an employee who has passed the selection test for financial upgradation under the ACPS should continue to appear in the selection at the time of normal promotion has been considered by Railway Board in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training. Now, in supersession of the clarification contained in this Ministry's letter of even number dated 22-2-2005, it has been decided as follows:

i) An employee, who has passed selection for financial upgradation under the scheme of ACP, may not be required to appear in the selection for normal promotion provided that selection for normal promotion is initiated within a period of two years from the date of notification of the results for financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme. In case a person has been given financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme to posts classified as 'non-selection', he may not be required to be subjected to suitability test again for normal promotion.

ii) An employee, who has passed selection for promotion in the normal course but has not been empanelled or has been empanelled but has not been promoted within the currency of the panel for want of a vacancy, may be exempted from appearing in the selection for financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme. This condition will also apply to cases where a person has been found suitable for promotion to post classified as 'non-selection' but has not been promoted for want of a vacancy.

Estt Rule No 3/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/42/209 dated 17-1-2006

Subject:- Merger of certain non-gazetted cadres in Commercial Department. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)II/99/CD/Pt.3 dt. 3.1.2006 RBE No. 1/2006 is published for

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information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)II/99/CD/Pt.3 dt. 3.1.2006 RBE No. 1/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Merger of certain non-gazetted cadres in Commercial Department.

The question of merging different cadres of Commercial staff into a single cadre had been under consideration of this Ministry for sometime past in view of the flexibility and convenience in posting and transfers which such an arrangement would provide. After giving careful consideration to the matter, the Ministry of Railways have decided that the cadres of Ticket Collectors and TTEs wherever the same are not already combined, should be merged.

2. This merger will come Into force with effect from 1.2.2006. In other words w.e.f. 1.2.2006 appointments shall be made to the lowest grade Rs. 3050-4590 whether by direct recruitment or by promotion only to the unified cadre as Ticket Examiner in Grade Rs. 3050-4590.

3. All indents on Railway Recruitments Boards for direct recruitment and notices for Group 'D' to Group 'C' promotion should be modified for recruitment/promotion to the unified cadre.

4. In future on promotion to higher grades as per the existing practice as already in vogue in most of the Railways while to start with the staff may be put on stationary duty, they may be moved to mobile duty as per seniority.

5. In the higher grades starting from Rs. 4000-6000 wherever the cadres are not already combined, the same may also be combined if no problem regarding interpolation of seniority is anticipated. This may, however, be implemented from a future date as may be decided in consultation with the recognized unions.

6. The posts in various grades in the merged cadres should be redesignated as under :-

Revised Designation Grade Ticket Examiner Rs.3050-4590 Senior Ticket Examiner Rs.4000-6000 Head Ticket Examiner Rs.5000-8000 Deputy Chief Ticket Inspector Rs.5500-9000 Chief Ticket Inspector Rs.6500-10500

7. Immediate action may please, be taken to implement the proposed merger effective from 1.2.2006 under advice to Board. Estt Rule No 4/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/14/302 dated 19-1-2006

Subject:- Submission of certificates & reports regarding Study Leave by the Railway officers. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(O)I-2003/LE-6/08 dated 27-12-2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(O)I/2003/LE-6/12 dated 18.11.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 98/2003.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(O)I-2003/LE-6/08 dated 27-12-2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Submission of certificates & reports regarding Study Leave by the Railway officers.

Ref: Board's DO letter No. E(O)I/2003/LE-6/12 dated 18.11.2003. ii. Board's letter of even number dated 26.09.05.

In terms of para 4 of Board's letter dated 18.11.2003, after completion of study leave, the officers are required to furnish certificate or documents bringing out their level of performance during the study leave as also report of the

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projects undertaken, if any.

2. It has also been provided in para 5 of said letter dated 18.11.2003, that after completion of study leave, the reports or other documents submitted by the officer should be considered by the Railway Administration for circulation to other officers who could be benefited by experience gained by one of their colleagues in specialized areas of working. Copies of these reports may also be retained in the Railway libraries for future reference and record.

3. It is requested that action may be taken in terms of para 4 & 5 of Board's letter No.E(O)I/2003/LE-6/12 dated 18.11.2003 where the officer has resumed his duties after completion of the study leave (both within India & abroad) under intimation of the Board. A copy of each of these documents, certificates & the reports pertaining to their study may also be furnished to the Board's office. Estt Rule No 5/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/25/303 dated 19-1-2006

Subject:- Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 13.12.2005 RB/L&A/62/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. F(X)I/95/11/2 dated 9.9.98 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 83/2000.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 13.12.2005 RB/L&A/62/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones.

Ref: Railway's letter No. 97/LMB/12/18 dated 26.07.99.

A copy of Board’s circular letter of even number dated 13th December 2005 on the above subject is enclosed. The revised rental ceilings contained in the enclosed circular are applicable exclusively to newly created Railway zones.

Board’s circular letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 13.12.2005 RB/L&A/62/2005

Sub: Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones.

Ref: Board's circular letter No. 97/LMB/12/18 dated 26.7.99

In terms of this Ministry's letter under reference Board have approved of revision of existing rental ceilings for leasing/hiring of private accommodation exclusively on new zonal railways for residential use of Railway officers with immediate effect. Following are the revised rentals applicable at different classes of cities for different grades of officers:-

S.No Grade/Designation of officers

A-I class city

A class city

B-I class city

B-II class city

C class city & other cities not classified

1 Member/RCT 9450 8100 7425 6750 5400 2 SAG & above 8775 7425 6750 6075 4725 3 JAG & SG 7425 6750 6075 5400 4050 4 Sr. Scale, Jr Scale &

Group 'B' 6750 6075 5400 4725 3375

The leasing will be governed by the following terms and conditions as usual:- (i) Observation or general guidelines contained in Board's letter No. 92/LMB/22/1 dated 8.5.92. (ii)The license fee to be recovered should be in terms of Board's letter No. F(X)I/95/11/2 dated 9.9.98.

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This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 6/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/82/304 dated 20-1-2006

Subject:- Order dated 12th April, 2005, of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad in CC No.312 of 2003 in WP No. 8532 of 2003- Regarding restoration of one-third portion of commuted pension after 15 years from the date of commutation. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/23 dated 28-12-2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board letter No. F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.8.1998 and 2.8.2000 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 230/98 & 162/2000 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/23 dated 28-12-2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Order dated 12th April, 2005, of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad in CC No.312 of 2005 in WP No. 8532 of 2003- Regarding restoration of one-third portion of commuted pension after 15 years from the date of commutation.

Instructions were issued vide Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare vide O.M. No. 4/59/97-P&PW(D) dated the 14th July, 1998 and O.M. No. 4/29/99-P&PW(D) dt. 12.7.2000 circulated vide Board letter No. F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dated 18.8.1998 and 2.8.2000 respectively for restoration of one third commuted portion of pension after15 years from the date of commutation or 1st April, 1985, whichever is later, in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in PSU/autonomous body. In terms of those instructions, the basic pension sanctioned at the time of permanent absorption of such Government servants is to be notionally revised in accordance with the then prevailing instructions and one-third of the revised pension is to be restored after 15 years from the date of commutation or 1.4.1985, whichever is later, and Dearness Relief is to be paid on the full notional pension.

2. The Society for the Welfare of Former Central Government Employees Absorbed in Public Undertakings, Hyderabad, had ,filed OA No. 1345/2001 in the Hyderabad Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal requesting for certain reliefs, which were allowed by the Tribunal vide their order dated 28th November, 2002. Aggrieved by this order, Government (Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India) filed Writ Petition No. 8532/2003 in the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad, against the said order. The High Court vide their order dated the 24th December, 2003, prescribed a different formula for restoration of one-third pension to such absorbees. It was felt in the Government that there was an error apparent on record in the said order dated the 24th December, 2003, hence a review petition No.WPMP SR NO. 78433 in WP No: 8532 of 2003 was filed in the High Court praying for rectification of the error. In the meantime, a Contempt Petition No: 312/2005 was filed by the respondents in the High Court for non-Implementation of the order dated the 24th December, 2003, of the High Court. The High Court, vide their order on 12th April, 2005, dismissed the review petition since it did not find any calculation error in their order dated the 24th December, 2003 and also dismissed the Contempt Petition holding that it is for the individual employees to make detailed representations with regard to the eligibility of pension of keeping in view their order dated the 24th December, 2003. While disposing of the contempt petition, the Court directed the petitioner association to forward the individual representations of the employees concerned to the respective departments and the same shall be considered and disposed of in the light or the principles laid down by the Court in their order dated the 24th December, 2003, as expeditiously as possible, within a period of eight weeks from the date of submission of the applications.

3. Since the present policy of the Government and the High Court’s order dated the 24th December; 2003, on the question of the mode of calculation for restoration of one-third portion of commuted pension of PSU absorbees are at variance with each other, DOP&PW advised the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to file an SLP before the Supreme Court. SLP(C) No. 9358-9359 of 2005 filed by the Accountant General, Orissa & Anr Vs R.Rama Murthy & Anr in the above case came up for hearing before the Supreme Court on 19.10.2005 and Hon’ble

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Supreme Court has granted interim stay.

4. In the meantime, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in its order dated 28th September, 2005, in Contempt Case No. 760 of 2005 and CC SR No. 3981 of 2005 (filed by the Society for the Welfare of Former Central Government Employees Absorbed in Public Sector Undertakings, Hyderabad against Secretary, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, New Delhi and others) stated as below:-

“In view of the submission made by the Learned Standing Counsel and in the facts and circumstances of the case as to the pension of the members of the petitioner-association, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the contempt cases, in order to put a quitus to the lis, we feel it just and proper to modify the mode of calculation of the pension to the effect that the pension has to be calculated in respect of the persons whose representations had been forwarded by the petitioner-Association to the respondents, as per the existing rules without reference to the mode of calculation as adopted by the earlier Division Bench of this Court in WP No. 8532 of 2003, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

Subject to the above modification, these contempt cases are closed. However, in view of the fact that the matter pertains to the retired employees, it is made, clear that if any representations by the retired employees are received subsequently, their cases should also be considered on par with the, members of the petitioner-association.”

5. In view of the above order of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, all Zonal Railways are requested to take appropriate action for finalizing the restoration of the 1/3rd portion of the pension to PSU absorbee in terms of the existing rules and regulations in the matter. Estt Rule No 7/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/LL&CC/15/305 dated 21-1-2006

Subject:- The Payment of Wages(Amendment) Act, 2005. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(LL)97/AT/PW/5 dated 20.12.2005 RBE No. 216/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(LL)97/AT/PW/5 dated 20.12.2005 RBE No. 216/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: The Payment of Wages(Amendment) Act, 2005.

A copy of the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2005 alongwith a copy of Notification No. S-31012/3/94WC(PW) dated 8.11.2005 issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment is sent herewith for information/guidance. The Ministry of Railways desire that the amended new provisions of the said Act which are enforced from 8.11.2005 should be strictly complied with by the Railways etc.

The Gazette of India- EXTRAORDINARY, PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii)

NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

NOTIF1CATION New Delhi, the 8th November, 2005

S.O. 1577(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act. 2005 (41 of 2005), the Central Government hereby appoints the 9th day of November, 2005 as the date on which the said Act shall come into force.

[F.No.S-31012/3/94-WC(PW) H. N. GUPTA, Labour and Employment Adviser

The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY

PART II-Section 1

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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY September 6, 2005

MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department)

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on 5th September, 2005 and is hereby published for general information:-

THE PAYMENT OFWAGES (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2005

No. 41 of 2005 An Act further to amend the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth year of the Republic of India as follows:-

Short title and commencement

1(1) This Act may be called the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2005. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Amendment of section 1

2. In section 1 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), for sub-section (6) the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely: “This Act applies to wages payable to an employed person in respect of a wage period if such wages for that wage period do not exceed six thousand five hundred rupees per month or such other higher sum which, on the basis of figures of the Consumer Expenditure Survey published by the National Sample Survey Organisation, the Central Government may, after every five years, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.”

Substitution of references to certain expressions by other expression.

3. Throughout the principal Act, unless otherwise expressly provided for, the expressions “the Central Government or a State Government” and “the State Government” wherever they occur, the expression “appropriate Government” shall be substituted and such other consequential amendments as the rules of grammar may require shall also be made.


4. In section 2 of the principal Act- (a) clauses (i), (ia) and (ib) shall be re-numbered as clauses (ia), (ib) and (ic) respectively, and before clause (ia) as so renumbered, the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- “(i) ‘appropriate Government’ means, in relation to railways, air transport services, mines and oil fields, the Central Government and in relation to all other cases, the State Government” (b) for clause (v), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:- ‘(v) “railway administration” has the meaning assigned to it in clause(32) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989’

Substitution of new section for section 3 Responsibility for payment of wages

5. For section 3 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- “3.(1) Every employer shall be responsible for the payment of all wages required to be paid under this Act to persons employed by him and in case of persons employed, - (a) in factories, if a person has been named as the manager of the factory under clause(f) of sub-section(1) of section 7 of the Factories Act, 1948; (b) in industrial or other establishments, if there is a person responsible to the employer for the supervision and control of the industrial or other establishments; © upon railways (other than in factories), if the employer is the railway administration and the railway administration has nominated a person in this behalf for the local area concerned; (d) in the case of contractor, a person designated by such contractor who is directly under his charge; and (e) in any other case, a person designated by the employer as a person responsible for complying with the provisions of the Act, the person so named, the person responsible to the employer, the person so nominated or the person so designated, as the case may be, shall be responsible for such payment.

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(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section(1) it shall be the responsibility of the employer to make payment of all wages required to be made under this Act in case the contractor or the person designated by the employer fails to make such payment.


6. In section 7 of the principal Act- (a) in sub-section(1), for the words, brackets and figures “sub-section(2) of section 47 of the Indian Railways Act, 1890” the words and figures “the Railways Act, 1989” shall be substituted; (b) in sub-section(1), in clause (i), for the words, figures and letter “in section 58A of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1922” the words, brackets and figures “in clause (38) of section 2 of the Income Tax Act, 1961” shall be substituted; (c) in sub-section.(4), for the words and figures. “the Indian Railways Act, 1890”, the words and figures “the Railways Act, 1989” shall be substituted.


7. In section 8, of the principal Act, in sub-section (6), for the words "sixty days", the words "ninety days" shall be substituted.


8. In section 15 of the principal Act- (i) for subsection (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:- “(1) The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint- (a) any Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation; or (b) any officer of the Central Government exercising functions as,-

(i) Regional Labour Commissioner; or (ii) Assistant Labour Commissioner with at least two years experience; or

© any officer of the State Government not below the rank of Assistant Labour Commissioner with at least two years experience; or (d) a presiding officer of any Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal, constituted under the Industrial Tribunal Disputes Act, 1947 or, under any corresponding law relating to the investigation and settlement of industrial disputes in force in the State; or (e) any other officer with experience as a Judge of a Civil Court or a Judicial Magistrate, as the authority to hear and decide for any specified area all claims arising out of deductions from the wages, or delay in payment of the wages, of persons employed or paid in that area, including all matters incidental to such claims: Provided that where the appropriate Government considers it necessary so to do, it may appoint more than one authority for any specified area and may by general or special order, provide for the distribution or allocation of work to be performed by them under this Act.” (ii) for sub-section (3), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:- “(3) When any application under sub-section (2) is entertained, the authority shall hear the applicant and the employer or other person responsible for the payment of wages under section 3, or give them an opportunity of being heard, and after such further enquiry, if any as may be necessary, may, without prejudice to any other penalty to which such employer or other person is liable under this Act, direct the refund to the employed person of the amount deducted, or the payment of the delayed wages, together with the payment of such compensation as the authority may think fit, not exceeding ten times the amount deducted in the former case and not exceeding three thousand rupees but not less than one thousand five hundred rupees in the latter, and even if the amount deducted or delayed wages are paid before the disposal of the application, direct the payment of such compensation, as the authority may think fit, not exceeding two thousand rupees: Provided that a claim under this Act shall be disposed of as far as practicable within a period of three months from the date of registration of the claim by the authority: Provided further that the period of three months may be extended if both parties to the dispute agree for any bonafide reason to be recorded by the authority that the said period

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of three months may be extended to such period as may be necessary to dispose of the application in a just manner: Provided also that no direction for the payment of compensation shall be made in the case of delayed wages if the authority is satisfied that the delay was due to- (a) a bonafide error or bonafide dispute as to the amount payable to the employed person; or (b) the occurrence of an emergency, or the existence of exceptional circumstances, the person responsible for the payment of the wages was unable, in spite of exercising reasonable diligence; or (c) the failure of the employed person to apply for or accept payment.”

(iii) in sub-section (4), for the words 'not exceeding fifty rupees" wherever they occur, the words "not exceeding three hundred seventy five rupees" shall be substituted.


9. In section 20 of the principal Act- (a) in sub-section (1), for the words “with fine which shall not be less than two hundred rupees but which may extend to one thousand rupees” the words “with fine which shall not be less than one thousand five hundred rupees but which may extend to seven thousand five hundred rupees” shall be substituted; (b) in sub-section (2), for the words “with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees” the words “with fine which may extend to three thousand seven hundred fifty rupees” shall be substituted; (c) after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- “(2A) Whoever being required to nominate or designate a person under section 3 fails to do so, such person shall be punishable with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees.” (d) in sub-section (3), for the words “with fine which shall not be less than two hundred rupees but which may extend to one thousand rupees”, the words “with fine which shall not be less than one thousand five hundred rupees but which may extend to seven thousand five hundred rupees” shall be substituted; (e) in sub-section (4), for the words “with fine which shall not be less than two hundred rupees but which may extend to one thousand rupees”, the words “with fine which shall not be less than one thousand five hundred rupees but which may extend to seven thousand five hundred rupees” shall be substituted; (f) in sub-section (5), for the words “with fine which shall not be less than five hundred rupees but which may extend to three thousand rupees”, the words “with fine which shall not be less than three thousand seven hundred fifty rupees but which may extend to twenty two thousand five hundred rupees” shall be substituted; (g) in sub-section (6), for the words “one hundred rupees”, the words “seven hundred fifty rupees” shall be substituted;

Substitution of new section for section 24. Delegation of powers

10. For section 24 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- “24. The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act shall in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any; as may be specified in the direction, be also exercisable- (a) where the appropriate Government is the Central Government, by such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government or by the State Government or by such officer or authority subordinate to the State Government, as may be specified in the notification; (b) where the appropriate Government is a State Government, by such officer or authority subordinate to the State Government as may be specified in the notification”.


11. In section 26 of the principal Act,- (a) in sub-section (4), for the words “which may extend to two hundred rupees”, the words “which shall not be less than seven hundred fifty rupees but which may extend to one thousand five hundred rupees” shall be substituted; (b) after sub-section (6), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- “(7) All rules made under this section by the State Government shall, as soon as possible

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after they are made, be laid before the State Legislature." T.K.VISWANATHAN, Secy. to the Govt. of India

Estt Rule No 8/2006


Subject:- Rightsizing the Railways. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(MPP)2003/3/17 dated 28.12.05 RBE NO.220/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No.E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 23.8.04 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 305/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(MPP)2003/3/17 dated 28.12.05 RBE NO.220/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Rightsizing the Railways.

In continuation of Board's letter No.E(MPP)2002/1/83 dated 23.8.04 (RBE No 184/2004) it has been decided that at the time of the preparation of project estimates; provision for manpower required to man the assets as well as to maintain the assets may be detailed, giving grade wise structures of different categories and departments involved. In case of such projects where no manpower is required, the same should be clearly mentioned in the project appraisal report as well as in the estimates. The above procedure should be followed scrupulously.

This issues in consultation with the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 9/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/64/353 dated 23-1-2006

Subject:- Playing more than one game by the sportsperson recruitment against sports quota. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dated 6th January 2006 R.B.E No.5/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dated 6th January 2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub :- Playing more than one game by the sportsperson recruitment against sports quota.

1. It has come to the notice of the Board that in a particular case some sportsperson was allowed to play in a game, other than the game against which he has been recruited under sports quota, without the permission of the competent authority.

2. In this regard it is stated that if a sportsperson wants to play any game, other than the game against which he has been recruited, he may be allowed to participate with the prior approval of the President of the concerned Sports Association, who will first satisfy that the selection committee constituted for this purpose has recommended his name for the said game.

Estt Rule No 10/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/83/354 dated 23-1-2006

Subject:- Payment of gratuity to Government Railway Servants retired during the period from 01.07.1993 to 31.3.1995.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/57.Vol.II dated 6-1-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even number dated 23.9.2004, PC-V/95/DCRG dated 8.8.95 and F(E)III/2000/PN1/57 Vol. II dated 18.3.2005 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.335/2004, CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 137/95 & Estt Rule No 111/2005 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/57.Vol.II dated 6-1-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Payment of gratuity to Government Railway Servants retired during the period from 01.07.1993 to 31.3.1995.

In continuation of Railway Board's letter of even number dated 23.9.2004, a copy each of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare OMs No. 38/29/2001-P&PW(E) dt. 27.10.2005 and 5.12.2005 are enclosed for information and necessary action. Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare. O.Ms dated 14.07.1995 and 17.02.2005 referred to in the DOP&PWs enclosed O.Ms have been adopted/circulated on the Railways vide Board's letter No. PC-V/95/DCRG dated 8.8.95 and F(E)III/2000/PN1/57 Vol. II dated 18.3.2005 respectively.

2. A large number of Railway servants who retired during the period from 1.7.1993 to 31.3.1995 filed OAs in various Benches of the Central Administrative Tribunal challenging the cut-off date of 1.4.1995 stipulated in DOP&PW’s O.M dated 14.7.1995 (Board's letter No. PC-V/95/DCRG dated 8.8.1995) and for calculating gratuity duly taking into account the percentage of DA as on 1.7. 1993, which is based on the average AICPI 12001.66, along with last basic pay drawn, on the basis of the full bench judgement dt. 21.9.2001 of CAT Mumbai in O.A No.542, 942 and 943 of 1997 filed by Shri B.S. Dhuri & Others. The respondent to OA No.542, 942 & 943, the Department of Post, filed Writ Petition No. 884/2002 before the High Court of Mumbai against the judgement of CAT/Mumbai, which was later transferred to the Hon'ble Supreme Court to be heard and disposed of along with SLP (C) No. 12071 - 12072/2004 filed by UOI Vs. Shri K.K.Jaswal and other connected cases filed by Punjab Government in CA No. 129 of 2003. The Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide judgement dt. 11.8.2005 upheld the stand of the Government. The salient features of the judgments are given in para 5 of DOP&PW’s OM dt 5.12.2005.

3. Zonal Railways etc., are hereby advised to bring to the notice of various Benches of CAT and High Courts, where OAs and Writ Petitions on the subject matter are pending for decision, about the judgement dt. 11.8.2005 of Hon’ble Supreme Court and have the pending cases disposed of in terms of this judgement.

No. 38/189/2005-P&PW (F)

Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

Dated: 27.10.2005 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of difference of Gratuity by adding DA prevailing at the time of retirement to pre-1996 Central Government Pensioners- representation citing Supreme Court Judgements - clarification regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that a number of representations have been received asking whether in pursuance of certain Supreme Court Judgements, any orders have been issued in the case of pre-1996 pensioners for payment of difference of Gratuity by adding DA prevailing at the time of retirement.

2. For the purpose of calculating various retirement benefits including gratuity of Central Government employees, the term 'emoluments' prevailing prior to 1.1.1996 was "basic pay" only. Consequent uponacceptance of Fifth Central Pay Commission recommendations, w.e.f. 1.1.1996, DA admissible on the date of retirement/death has also been included in the definition of emoluments besides basic pay for the purpose of all kinds of gratuity including DCRG. The Government has not agreed to extend the benefits to retirees who retired/died prior to 1.1.1996 as for grant of any benefit, prescription of a cut-off-date is essential keeping in view various constraints including financial constraints. This has already been clarified vide OM No. 38/42/2005-P&PW(F) dated 17.2.2005.

3. It is clarified that there is no Supreme Court Judgement specifying that pre-1996 pensioners may have to be paid additional gratuity by adding DA at the time of the retirement. However, the factual position about Supreme Court Judgements being quoted by the pre-1.1.1996 pensioners in their representations is as under

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(i) Supreme Court Judgement dated 22.9.2000 in Appeal (Civil) 5346 of 1997- UOI and Others Vs Dr. Vijyapurapu Subbayamma: Regarding excerpts from the above Judgement of Supreme Court being quoted in the representations, on perusal of the judgement it has been observed that those are not exact reproduction from the judgement. The relevant sentence in the judgement reads as under: "(c) Where an employee at the time of retirement is entitled to pension under the relevant rules, any subsequent amendment to the relevant rules enhancing pension or conferring additional benefit would be also applicable to him." The above-mentioned sentence contained in the judgement is the observation made by the Supreme Court while analyzing its judgement in another case of UOI & Others Vs. Lieut. Mrs. E. Lacats (1997) 7 SCC 334. However, in its final decision the Hon'ble Supreme Court set aside the judgement of the Tribunal and allowed the appeal filed by the Government.

(ii) SLP No. 11043/95 and CA No. 937/95 by the Supreme Court on 13.2.2000 in UOI Vs. Pritam Singh and Kulwant Singh As regards extension of benefits of the Judgement in Pritam Singh and Kulwant Singh's case, Ministry of Law has opined that the judgement covers only the parties of the case and as such it has no universal application. Therefore, the benefit of this judgement cannot be extended to others.

(iii) Judgement passed on 9.10.1998 by the Apex Court in Civil Appeal No. 5048 of 1998 in V. Kasturi Vs. Managing Director, State Bank of India and another: The Supreme Court Judgement is about enhancement of pension of State Bank of India employees who are not employees of the Central Government and are governed by the Bank's pension rules whereas the Central Government employees are governed by the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. The Judgement is, therefore, not applicable to Central Government employees, Moreover, the Judgement is about enhancement of pension and not about enhancement of DCRG and Commutation of Pension.

(M.P. Singh) Director (PP)

No. 38/29/2001-P&PW (F) Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare Dated: 05.12.2005

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Merger of certain percentage of DA as DP for reckoning emoluments for the purpose of DCRG and raising the ceiling on the maximum amount of DCRG from Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs.2.50 lakhs-DP&PW OM No. No.7/1/1995-P&PW(F) dated 14.7.1995-Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement dated 11.08.2005 in CA No.129 of 2003 (State of Punjab & Ors Vs. Amar Nath Goyal & Ors) and other connected cases- regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the 5th Central Pay Commission in its Interim Report had recommended that certain percentage of DA as on 1.7.1993, which is based on the average AICPI 1201.66, be treated as DP for reckoning emoluments for the purpose of DCRG under the CCS (Pension) Rules,1972. It had also recommended that the ceiling on the maximum amount of DCRG be raised from Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs.2.50 lakhs. The Commission further recommended that these benefits be given effect from 1.4.1995. The recommendations were considered and accepted by the Government and aforesaid OM issued by this Department.

2. Shri B.S. Dhuri & others who had retired, from the Postal Department between 01.7.1993 to 31.10.1994 filed OA No. 542, 942 & 943 of 1997 before CAT Mumbai Bench claiming benefits contained in the OM dated 14.7.1995 and challenging the cut-off date of 1.4.1995. The issue was referred to the Full Bench and the Hon'ble Tribunal in its Judgement dated 21.09.2001 allowed the OAs and held that there is no nexus or rational consideration in fixing the cutoff-date of 1.4.1995.

3. The Judgement of the Mumbai Full Bench was challenged by filing Writ Petition No. 884/2002 before the High Court or Mumbai. Eventhough the, Writ Petition was admitted no stay was granted. The High Court in its interim order dated 29.4.2002 directed the Respondents (Applicants to the OAs) to file an Undertaking before the High

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Court, on the basis of which the Department has to pay difference of DCRG as per the order of CAT, Mumbai Full Bench on conditional basis viz. the respondents have to file an undertaking before the High Court that in the event of the petitioners succeeding the writ petition, any excess amount received by them shall be refunded to the petitioners alongwith interest @ 6% p.a. from the date of the receipt of amount till refund. The Department of Posts has since complied with the interim order of the High Court.

4. During the pendency of the above mentioned WP before the Mumbai High Court, the Hon'ble Supreme Court passed order on 27.07.2004 transferring the WP to the Supreme Court alongwith SLP (C) No. 1207112072/2004 filed by UOI Vs. Shri K.K. Jaswal and other connected cases filed by Punjab Government in CA No.129 of 2003, for a final decision.

5. In the above mentioned cases, the Hon'ble Supreme Court delivered the judgment on 11.08.2005. Salient features of the judgment are as under:

(a) Set aside the following cases: (i) Common judgment and order of the High Court of Punjab & Haryana in CWP No. 4995/97 and in connected matters decided thereby. (ii) Judgement and orders of High Court of Himachal Pradesh in CWP No.462/03 (dated 24.6.2003) and in Civil Review No.32/2003 (dated 11.9.2003). (iii) Order dated 21.9.2001 of the CAT (Mumbai Bench) in OA No. 542, 942 & 943 of 1997 filed by Shri B.S. Dhuri &others (b) Allowed Civil Appeal No. 129 of 2003 and other Civil Appeals/Special Leave Petitions as indicated in the Judgement.

(c) Dismissed Civil Appeal Nos.133/03 and T.C. No.41/05 (d) The Hon'ble Supreme Court considered the fact that financial and economic implications are very relevant and

germane for any policy decision touching the administration of the Government, at the Central or at the State, level. (e) After perusing various earlier judgments of the Apex Court that has been relied upon by the retired employees in support of their case, the Hon'ble Supreme Court opined that those judgements are of no assistance in resolving the issue before it. (f) The cut-off date fixed as 1.4.1995 is on a very valid ground, namely, that of financial constraints and rejected the contention that fixing of the cut-off was arbitrary, irrational or had no rational basis or that it offends Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

6. The contents of the judgment is brought to the notice of all concerned for complying with the following: (I) Wherever difference of gratuity has been paid in compliance of any CAT/High Court order to retired employees on the basis of undertaking furnished by them, in view of the Supreme Court judgement, the amount received by them shall have to be refunded to the concerned Department alongwith interest @ 6% p.a. from the date of the receipt of amount till refund. Appropriate action may, therefore, be taken in this regard.

(II) Passing of the judgement may be brought to the notice of various Benches of CAT and High Courts through the Government Counsel, where cases are contested claiming the benefits contained in this Department's OM No. No.7/1/1995-P&PW(F) dated 14.7.1995 as the Apex Court has declined to grant the relief while upholding the cut-off date as 01.04.1995 and set aside the order of CAT Mumbai Full Bench order dated 21.09.2001, so that those cases are straightaway disposed off/dismissed.

(III) If any new cases are filed by retirees challenging the cut-off date of 01.04.1995/01.01.1996, the above judgement of the Hon'ble Apex Court in Civil Appeal No. 129/2003 that has been reported in S.C. Services Law Judgements 2005 (2) 177 may be brought to the notice of CAT/Court so that the cases are dismissed at the admission stage/preliminary hearing.

Sd/-(M.P. Singh) Director (PP) Estt Rule No 11/2006


Subject:- Amendment to IREM, Volume I.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2005/2/69 dated 5-1-2006 RBE No.2/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter No. E(GP)87/2/72 dated 22.10.91, E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.7.2004 & E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.8.91 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.199/91, CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 237/2004 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 167/91 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2005/2/69 dated 5-1-2006 RBE No.2/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Amendment to IREM, Volume I.

The Ministry of Railways are pleased to direct that the Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol. I (1989 Edition) may be amended as per Advanced Correction Slip No. 181 enclosed. DA: Advance Correction Slip No.181

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOL. I (1989 EDITION)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 181 Chapter II, Section 'A'-Rules governing promotion of Group C staff to Group 'B' posts.

1. Para 201.1

In the existing para 201.1 substitute the figures "75%" and "25%" with "70%" and "30%" respectively. (Authority: Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(GP)92/2/93 dated 03.11.92)

2. Para 202.2

In the existing para 202.2:

i) the figure "20%", wherever occurring, should be substituted by "30%".

ii) for the following heading and words:

"Assessment of vacancies. Vacancies for two years should be assessed carefully and to the vacancies so assessed an addition of 20% of the cadre including construction reserve should be made and for the total number of vacancies so determined the panel should be formed."

substitute the following:-

"Assessment of vacancies- Vacancies for two years should be assessed carefully taking into account the vacancies in regular cadre (both permanent and temporary), as also in the construction and work-charged cadre/posts instead of restricting to the 'Construction Reserve' only. To the assessment thus made, an addition of 30% of the cadre in Group 'B' and Junior Scale including 'Construction' and work-charged posts should be made for unforeseen contingencies.

(Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. E(GP)87/2/72 dated 22.10.91) 3. Para 203.1

For the existing para 203.1, substitute the following:-

"Conditions of eligibility-For the selection, all Group C employees working on a regular basis in grade the minimum of which is Rs. 5000/- in the revised scale and in the higher Group 'C' grades and who have rendered not less than 3 years of non-fortuitous service in the grade are eligible. There will be no distinction between permanent and temporary employees." (Authority: Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.7.2004)

4. Para 203.5

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In the existing para 203.5 the words and figures. "Rs.2000-3200 (RS)" should be replaced by "Rs. 6500-10500 (RS)". (Authority: Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 22.7.2004)

5. Para 204.1


“Selection Procedure- The selection is based on a written test to adjudge the professional ability, viva-voce and assessment of record of service by the Selection Committee. The marks allotted and the qualifying marks under the different heads are as follows:-

Prescribed papers Max. Marks

Qualifying Marks Remarks

One paper on Professional subject and Estt. and Financial Rules.

150

90 Out of 150 marks, the professional subject will carry atleast 100 marks

RECORD OF SERVICE AND VIVA-VOCE

Max. Mark

s

Qualifying Marks

i) Viva-voce 25 ii) Record of service 25

30 (including atleast 15 marks in the record of service)

(Authority: Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(GP)88/2/111 dated 20.8.91) 6. Para 206.2


"Medical fitness of employees selected for promotion to Group B- Employees selected for promotion to Group 'B' service should be fit in all respects, including physical fitness, for the duties assigned to the particular category of posts to which the promotion is made. The Group 'C' employees qualifying in the selections for promotion to Group B posts but not passing the prescribed medical standard should not be promoted to Group B, even on adhoc basis" (Authority: Ministry of Railways' letter No. E(GP)80/2/8 dated 31.10.91)

Estt Rule No 12/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Service conditions/10/356 dated 27-1-2006

Subject:- Amendment to IREC, Volume I.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2005/2/69 dated 5.1.2006 RBE No.3/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter No. E(GP)86/2/61 dated 10.01.90 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.80/90. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2005/2/69 dated 5.1.2006 RBE No.3/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Amendment to IREC, Volume I.

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-I, Fifth Edition-1985 (Second Reprint Edition-2003), may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 95 enclosed. DA: Advance Correction Slip No. 95.

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INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE VOL. I (FIFTH EDITION-1985, SECOND REPRINT EDITION-2003)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 95

Chapter 2, General Conditions of Service. Recruitment, Training and Promotion to Group 'A' & Group 'B' Posts.

1. Para 211 may be amended as follows: In the existing para 211 :

ii) the figure "25%" may be corrected to read as "30%".

(ii) Words, "(h)Personnel Department" should be added and placed after words "(g) Accounts Department" appearing in the fifth line of the para. (Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. E(GP)92/2/93 dated 03.11.92 and letter No. E(GP)86/2/61 dated 10.01.90.)

Estt Rule No 13/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Service conditions/11/357 dated 27-1-2006

Subject:- Amendment to IREC, Volume I.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2005/1/33 dated 06/01/2006 RBE No. 4/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter No. E(GP)2003/1/7 dated 5.6.2003 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.120/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2005/1/33 dated 06/01/2006 RBE No. 4/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub:- Amendment to IREC Volume I

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-I, Fifth Edition-1985 (Second Reprint Edition-2003), may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 96 enclosed. DA : Advance Correction Slip No.96

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE VOLUME-I (1985 EDITION)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO.96

CHAPTER 2. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:- Recruitment , Training and Promotion to Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts.

I. In the existing sub-para (b) of Para 214, the following phrase may be deleted.

"except to the posts of Security Officer, Law Officer, Hindi Officer, Chemist and Metallurgist, Public Relations Officer, and Superintendent Printing & Stationery" (Authority: Railway Board's letters No. E(GP)81/1/91 dated 29.8.1990, E(GP)96/1/11 dated 3.9.1996 and E(GP)2003/1/7 dated 5.6.2003)



Sub: Bungalow Peons- Terms and Conditions of their Engagement, absorption and discharge.

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In para-B(i) of Estt. Rule No. 197/2005 under heading Absorption, it is mentioned that:-

"A substitute Bungalow Peon engaged with the approval of GM and attached to an officer should be screened on completion of 3 years of continuous/aggregate and satisfactory service, but will continue to work as Bungalow Peon till such time the officer with whom he is attached continues to be posted in a particular post or to another post in this Railway zone ."

In continuance to above Para, now, it has been decided by the General Manager that a substitute Bungalow Peon even though screened on completion of 3 years of continuous/aggregate and satisfactory service may continue along with officer as long as the officer remains in SECR. However, the officer may be permitted to change his Bungalow Peon on completion of Bungalow Peon's 5 years service, if he desires so i.e. the Bungalow Peon on completion of 5 years service may be absorbed in regular post and officer may be permitted to engage fresh face Bungalow Peon with the approval of GM.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/15/475 dated 6-2-2006

Subject:- Introduction of new heads of accounts.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006/AC-II/2/1 dated 19-1-2006 RBA No. 2/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006/AC-II/2/1 dated 19-1-2006 RBA No. 2/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Introduction of new heads of accounts.

Advance Correction Slip No.80, introducing new detailed heads and modifying explanatory note of Appendix I, Classification of Revenue Expenditure, Indian Railway Finance Code Vol.II (Reprint Edition 1996), is enclosed. Necessary action may be taken accordingly. DA: As above

Advance Correction Slip No.80

Indian Railway Finance Code Vol.II (Reprint Edition 1996)

Classification of Revenue Expenditure.

(i) Introduce the following new detailed heads, under existing Sub-Head 110- 'Railway's own schools and colleges' Demand No-11-Abstract "J" Staff Welfare and Amenities (page No.51), App.I of Indian Railway Finance Code Vol.II)

Minor Head (Existing) Sub-Heads(Existing) Detailed Head (New) 111 Officers. 112 Office establishments. 113 Upkeep and maintenance.

100 Educational facilities 110 Railway's own schools and colleges.

114 Contingent expenses.

(ii) Modify the explanatory note J 110/ page no. 54, App.I of Indian Railway Finance Code Vol.II as under :-

J.110 - Will record the cost of establishment and upkeep and maintenance of Railway schools and colleges.

This will take effect from 01.04.2005 (Authority: Board's letter no. 2006/AC II/2/1 dated 19-01-2006)


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Subject:- Supply of Free diet to Group 'D' Railway employees and their dependents suffering from diseases like Cancer, TB and HIV/AIDS. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/H/23/6 dated 13.1.2006 S.No. 1 of Health/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/H/23/6 dated 13.1.2006 S.No. 1 of Health/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Supply of Free diet to Group 'D' Railway employees and their dependents suffering from diseases like Cancer, TB and HIV/AIDS.

As a result of discussions with the staff side in the PNM/AIRF held in December, 2004 it has been decided by the Board to provide free diet to group 'D' employees & their dependents for the indoor treatment in Rly. Hospitals and Government Hospitals only for three type of diseases viz. Cancer, T.B., HIV/AIDS. The other conditions as mentioned in para 641 of IRMM' 2000 will remain unchanged.

2. Para 641 of IRMM, 2000 is accordingly modified as per Advance Correction Slip enclosed.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. DA: Advance Correction Slip to Para 641 of IRMM 2000.

Advance Correction Slip to Para. 641 of IRMM 2000

Para 641 of IRMM 2000 may be amended as under:-

641(A) 5 :- Insert Para 5(iv) below Para 5(iii) as under:

(iv) Group 'D' Railway Employees irrespective of their pay, when receiving indoor treatment for Cancer, T.B. and HIV/AIDS in Railway and Govt. Hospitals

Free

641(B) :

Insert Para 5(B)(c) below Para 5(B)(b) as under: (c) Family members and dependent relatives of Group D Railway employees, irrespective of their pay, when receiving indoor treatment for Cancer, T.B. and HIV/AIDS in Railway and Govt. Hospitals

Free

641(B) : Renumber sub-para (c) of Para 5(B) as (d).

(Authority Board's letter No.2005/H/23/6 dated 13.1.2006

Estt Rule No 17/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/120/477 dated 6-2-2006

Subject:- Selection for formation of panel for one post of Assistant Chief Cashier . A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2004/2/20 dated 24.1.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2004/2/20 dated 24.1.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Selection for formation of panel for one post of Assistant Chief Cashier

Ref: S.E.C.Railway's letter No. SECR/HQA/ADMN/Sel.Gr-B/ACC/4092 dated 25.11.2005.

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In connection with the above, it is advised that the ministerial staff of Cash & Pay Department are not eligible for the Group 'B' post of Assistant Chief Cashier. However, as can be seen from the RRs for the post of Assistant Personnel Officer, they have been provided an avenue of promotion to the Group 'B' post of APO.


No. P/SECR/Ruling/Retirement benefits/84/478 Dated 7-2-2006

Subject :-Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 –Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2006

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 16.1.2006 (RBE No. 6/2006) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. No.PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 11.1.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.27/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 16.1.2006 (RBE No. 6/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme, 1980 - Tables of Benefits for the Savings Fund for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2006. In continuation of this Ministry's letter No.PC-III/2000/GIS/2 dated 11.1.2005, a copy of O. M. NO.7(3)/EV/2005 dated 6.1.2006 of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.

No.7(3)/EV/2005

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 6th January, 2006. OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2006.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M.No.7(1)/EV/2004 dated 31st December, 2004 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2005. 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 2006 and a copy of the same 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 2006 and a copy of the same 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(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1986, 12% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1987 to 31.12.2000, 11% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2001, 9.5% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2002, and 9.0% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.ef. 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2003 and 8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2004 onwards. The mortality rate under the Scheme has been taken as 3.75 per thousand per annum upto 31.12.1987 and 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter in both the cases. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.

2. In its application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department this Office Memorandum issues in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Sd/-( MANOJ JOSHI ), OSD(IC)

CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980

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Accumulated value of contribution from 1 st Jan of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M upto 31.12.89 and Rs. 15 throughout after 1.1.90

Year of cessation of membership 2006 Month of cessation of membership

Year of Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1982 11500 11588 11675 11761 11850 11939 12030 12119 12211 12301 12395 12486 1983 10398 10480 10558 10639 10720 10801 10884 10967 11050 11133 11217 11302 1984 9407 9480 9553 9627 9701 9776 9851 9926 10002 10080 10157 10235 1985 8516 8583 8650 8718 8786 8855 8924 8994 9064 9135 9206 9276 1986 7716 7779 7841 7904 7966 8029 8094 8156 8221 8287 8352 8419 1987 7000 7058 7114 7172 7230 7290 7348 7406 7466 7526 7587 7648 1988 6361 6414 6466 6520 6573 6627 6682 6738 6792 6847 6904 6959 1989 5781 5832 5881 5930 5979 6029 6079 6129 6182 6233 6286 6337 1990 5267 5314 5359 5405 5452 5498 5545 5593 5640 5688 5736 5785 1991 4582 4624 4664 4706 4747 4789 4831 4875 4917 4960 5005 5047 1992 3973 4011 4047 4084 4122 4161 4199 4236 4275 4314 4354 4394 1993 3432 3466 3499 3533 3567 3601 3636 3670 3705 3740 3776 3810 1994 2952 2983 3013 3044 3073 3104 3135 3167 3198 3230 3262 3294 1995 2525 2552 2580 2607 2635 2662 2692 2719 2748 2777 2805 2835 1996 2146 2170 2196 2220 2246 2271 2297 2322 2348 2374 2400 2428 1997 1808 1830 1854 1877 1899 1923 1946 1969 1993 2017 2041 2064 1998 1508 1531 1550 1571 1591 1612 1635 1656 1678 1698 1720 1743 1999 1244 1262 1280 1299 1318 1337 1358 1377 1397 1416 1436 1455 2000 1006 1023 1041 1059 1076 1093 1112 1129 1147 1165 1183 1201 2001 797 812 828 844 860 877 893 909 926 942 960 976 2002 610 624 638 651 666 682 697 712 729 744 759 775 2003 439 453 466 480 493 507 521 535 549 564 578 591 2004 284 297 309 322 334 347 360 373 386 399 412 425 2005 142 153 165 177 188 200 212 224 236 248 260 272 2006 11 21 32 42 53 64 75 86 97 108 119 131 Note Basis Used From To Interest * From To Interest* 1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.02 31.12.02 9.50% 68.75% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00% Saving 70% from 1.1.88 and onwards

1.1.04 31.12.04 8.00% 31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 1.1.87 31.12.00 12% 1.1.05 31.12.05 8.00% Risk 30% from 1.1.88 and onwards 1.1.01 31.12.01 11% 1.1.06 31.12.06 8.00% *Interest p.a convertible quarterly

CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE SCHEME 1980

Accumulated value of contribution from 1 st Jan of year of Entry to the month and year of cessation Contribution @ Rs. 10/- P.M throughout Year of cessation of membership 2006

Month of cessation of membership Year of Entry Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1982 9747 9819 9888 9961 10035 10107 10182 10257 10331 10406 10481 10557 1983 8645 8710 8773 8839 8904 8970 9036 9102 9169 9237 9306 9374 1984 7651 7710 7767 7827 7884 7943 8003 8063 8123 8185 8244 8307

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1985 6762 6814 6864 6918 6970 7023 7077 7130 7183 7238 7293 7349 1986 5962 6010 6056 6102 6149 6197 6245 6293 6341 6390 6439 6489 1987 5245 5287 5329 5371 5413 5457 5499 5542 5587 5630 5673 5718 1988 4605 4642 4680 4719 4756 4794 4834 4872 4912 4950 4990 5030 1989 4027 4060 4095 4127 4162 4197 4231 4266 4300 4336 4371 4408 1990 3513 3542 3574 3603 3634 3664 3696 3727 3760 3791 3823 3855 1991 3056 3082 3109 3138 3166 3193 3221 3250 3278 3306 3334 3363 1992 2650 2674 2698 2724 2749 2774 2799 2824 2849 2875 2900 2926 1993 2289 2310 2333 2356 2379 2401 2423 2446 2470 2492 2515 2539 1994 1968 1988 2008 2028 2049 2069 2090 2110 2131 2151 2173 2194 1995 1684 1701 1719 1738 1756 1775 1793 1812 1831 1850 1869 1888 1996 1431 1446 1464 1480 1497 1514 1530 1548 1564 1582 1598 1616 1997 1205 1221 1235 1251 1265 1281 1296 1312 1327 1342 1358 1375 1998 1007 1019 1033 1047 1061 1074 1088 1103 1117 1132 1146 1160 1999 828 841 854 867 879 891 903 916 929 942 955 968 2000 672 682 694 705 717 730 741 753 765 777 789 801 2001 531 541 553 562 573 584 595 606 617 628 639 651 2002 406 416 425 435 445 455 465 475 485 496 506 516 2003 293 302 311 320 329 338 347 357 366 375 385 395 2004 190 198 206 215 223 231 240 249 257 266 275 284 2005 95 102 110 118 126 133 141 149 157 165 173 181 2006 7 14 21 28 35 43 50 57 65 72 80 87 Note Basis Used From To Interest* From To Interest * 1.1.82 31.12.82 10% 1.1.03 31.12.03 9.00% 68.75% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 1.1.83 31.12.86 11% 1.1.04 31.12.04 8.00% Saving 70% from 1.1.88 and onwards 1.1.87 31.12.00 12% 1.1.05 31.12.05 8.00% 31.25% from 1.1.82 to 31.12.87 1.1.01 31.12.01 11% 1.1.06 31.12.06 8.00% Risk 30% from 1.1.88 and onwards 1.1.02 31.12.02 9.50% *Interest p.a convertible quarterly


No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/47/552 Dated 13-2-2006

Subject :- Close monitoring of the cases of railway servants who are retiring shortly and ensuring finalisation of action prior to their retirement - Regarding

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006/V-1/VP/1/1 dated 20th January, 2006 is published for information , guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006/V-1/VP/1/1 dated 20th January, 2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Close monitoring of the cases of railway servants who are retiring shortly and ensuring finalisation of action prior to their retirement - Regarding

Attention is invited to Board's letter No.2005/V-1/VP/1/9 dated 22/08/2005 (RBV No.16/2005) reiterating necessity of furnishing bio-data of suspect official, along with the investigation report for effective monitoring of vigilance cases. In a case arising out of a vigilance investigation, a decision was taken to administer a “recorded warning” on a railway servant but the same could not be implemented before his retirement from service. Such instances are not rare. Many such cases have been noticed in the past where administration fails to implement finalisation of action decided by the competent authority before retirement of the railway servants concerned.

2. A serious view has been taken on such infirmities and it is reiterated that all the Zonal Railways are advised to

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keep a close watch on such cases where retirement of the officials is imminent and to ensure that action to be taken against them, as decided by the competent authority, is implemented prior to their retirement.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/120/553 Dated 13-2-2006

Subject :- Selection for promotion from Group C to Group B posts in Mechanical Engineering Department and Transportation (Traffic&Commercial) Department

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2002/2/88 dated 31.1.2006 (RBE No. 9/2006) is published for information , guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(GP)82/2/120 dated 25.1.83 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 53/83. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(GP)2002/2/88 dated 31.1.2006 (RBE No. 9/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Selection for promotion from Group C to Group B posts in Mechanical Engineering Department and Transportation (Traffic&Commercial) Department

In terms of instructions issued under Railway Board's letter No. E(GP)79/2/130 dated 19.08.1981 and letter No. E(GP)82/2/120 dated 25.1.83, Selections (70% selection & 30%LDCE) for promotion to Group 'B' posts in Mechanical Engineering Department and Transportation (Traffic & Commercial) Department respectively are being done separately for each stream.

2.0 The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided by the Board that Combined Selections (70% selection & 30% LDCE) may be held for filling up Group B vacancies in the different streams of Mechanical Engineering Department and Transportation (Traffic & Commercial) Department.

3.0 In conducting selections as per revised instructions, while it would be necessary to test the knowledge of the candidates on topics, relating to all the streams through compulsory questions, ample choice shall be given to the candidates with questions from the topics relating to each stream.

4.0 Group 'B' Selections (70% selection & 30% LDCE) which have already been initiated may continue undisturbed and the combined selections may be introduced from the next selection onwards.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/66/554 Dated 13-2-2006 Subject :- Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & D on the Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29 dated 31.1.2006 RBE No.11/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29 dated 26.08.2005 & Board’s letter of even number dated 10.5.99 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 208/2005 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 119/99 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E( NG)-II/94/RR-1/29 dated 31.1.2006 RBE No.11/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' on the Railways.

Ref: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)II/94/RR-1/29 dated 26.08.2005 (RBE No.140/2005)

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Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letter under reference vide which the currency of the relaxation contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 10.5.99 (RBE No. 99/99) was extended for a period of 06 (six) months i.e. up to 03.02.2006.

The matter has been reviewed by the Board and it has been decided that the relaxation of 03 (three) years above the prescribed upper age limit for recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' posts including engagement of Substitutes stands withdrawn w.e.f 4.2.2006.

Estt Rule No 22/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/23/555 Dated 13-2-2006

Subject :- Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) – Clarification.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 30-12-2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No.86/H/6-2/21 dated 18.10.1994, No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005 and No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.97 and subsequent orders No.97/H/28/1 dated 17.5.99 and 27.12.99 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 122/94, CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 41/2005, CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos. 165/97, 138/99 & 14/2000 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 30-12-2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97) – Clarification.

It is clarified that as per para 2 of Board's letter No.86/H/6-2/21 dated 18.10.1994, the condition of minimum of 20 years of qualifying service for joining RELHS-97 is not applicable in the case of medically invalidated employees and the employees who die in harness. Railways may, therefore, act accordingly and permit such cases who intend to join RELHS-97 till 31.12.2005.

All other terms and conditions contained in Board's letter No. 2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005 and No. 97/H/28/1 dated 23.10.97 and subsequent orders No.97/H/28/1 dated 17.5.99 and 27.12.99 will remain unchanged.

The above has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/62/569 Dated 15-2-2006

Subject :- Training programme on "Art of Living" by Vyakti Vikas Kendra

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(TRG)2005(11)/93 dated 8-2-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board has delegated powers to GM for nominating officials for training courses, seminars, symposia etc at non-railway institutions. The details of this scheme is available in Para 7.1 of Manual on Management of Training, Para 25 of CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 13/2004 and Item G.24 of CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 115/2003

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(TRG)2005(11)/93 dated 8-2-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Training programme on "Art of Living" by Vyakti Vikas Kendra

M/s. Vyakti Vikas Kendra conducts training programme on "Art of Living" at their different centers spread all over India. Duration of the course is 22 hours spread over 6 consecutive days of 2 and 1/2 hours on weekdays and longer sessions on weekends. This is an interactive programme with meditation, yoga, sudarshan kriya, pranayam and

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many simple relaxation techniques. Fee per participant is Rs.1,500/-. The programme is stated to be helpful in clearing the mind of stress, negative emotions and mental blocks and participants are expected to experience a boost in physical energy and feel mentally & emotionally refreshed with greater self awareness.

Keeping the above facts in view, Railways may like to nominate willing officers for attending the programme on "art of living" at their nearby centers of Vyakti Vikas Kendra under the powers delegated to General Managers. To ensure full involvement of the trainees in the programme, 10% of the fee may be paid by participants.

For any further enquiry Vyakti Vikas Kendra may be contacted at the following address: 1. C-9, Green Park Extension, New Delhi-110016. Tel:26562606, 26611097. E-mail: [email protected]. 2. No.19, 39th A Cross, 11 th Main, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore -560041 Tel: 91-80-6645106, Fax: 6541424. E-mail: [email protected]

Estt Rule No 24/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/121/623 Dated 17-2-2006

Subject :- Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of promotion/selection.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2005/2/87 dated 2-2-2006 RBE No. 10/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(NG)I/89/PM2/8-A dated 10.1.92 and No E(NG)I-98/PM2/8 dated 1.10.99 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 27/92 & 90/2000 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(GP)2005/2/87 dated 2-2-2006 RBE No. 10/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Comparison of grades of running staff with those of stationary staff for the purpose of promotion/selection. In terms of Board's letter No. E(NG)I/89/PM2/8-A dated 10.1.92 and subsequent instructions issued vide Board's letter No E(NG)I-98/PM2/8 dated 1.10.99 in the light of V CPC scales, equivalence of grades of running staff with that of stationary staff has been laid down for the purpose of promotion to the posts in stationary categories, where both running and stationary staff are eligible and are considered together.

2. On the question whether the aforesaid instructions would also be applicable to promotion to Group 'B' posts, it is clarified that these instructions would be equally applicable for determining eligibility of the candidates for promotion to the respective Group 'B' posts. Estt Rule No 25/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/26/624 Dated 17-2-2006

Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway employees on deputation to Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC).

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 RN5-10. dated 2.2.06 RBE No.12/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1-6-2001 & No. E(G)2003 RN5-7 dated 16-4-2004 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 66/2001 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 158/2004 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 RN5-10. dated 2.2.06 RBE No.12/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway employees on deputation to

Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC).

In terms of the policy contained in letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1-6-2001, Railway officers/staff on

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deputation to MRVC were permitted vide Board’s letter No. E(G)2001 RN5-4 dated 8-8-2001 to retain Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting for a period of 5 years from the date of incorporation of MRVC, i.e., 12-7-99 to 11-7-2004. This permission was further extended for a period of one year upto 11-7-2005 in accordance with Board's letter No. E(G)2003 RN5-7 dated 16-4-2004. MRVC have once again requested Railway Board for extending the period of retention of Railway accommodation beyond 11-7-2005.

2. Railway Board in their Meeting held on 23/12/2005 have considered the request of MRVC. It has been decided to extend the period of retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway employees on deputation to MRVC for a further period of one year only from 12-7-2005 to 11-7-2006.

3. The period of retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway employees on deputation to MRVC may therefore be extended upto 11-7-2006, as a special case if so requested by the concerned Railway employees on payment by MRVC to the Railway an amount equivalent to the HRA admissible to the Railway employee on deputation to MRVC plus the flat rate of licence fee prescribed by the Railways from time to time in respect of the Railway accomodations. MRVC may, however, recover normal licence fee from Railway employees on deputation to MRVC availing this facility.

4. Railway Board have further decided that no further extension beyond 11-7-2006 for retention of Railway accommodation will be granted to deputationist Railway employees to MRVC

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 26/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Service condition/12/625 Dated 17-2-2006

Subject :- Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of pension/leave salary payable during foreign service.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/12 dated 6.2.2006 RBE No. 13/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dt. 11.3.2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 93/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/12 dated 6.2.2006 RBE No. 13/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of pension/leave salary payable during foreign service.

Rules 2006 and 2007 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. II prescribe that while a railway servant is in foreign service, contribution towards the cost of his pension must be paid to general revenues on his behalf and if the foreign service is in India, contributions must be paid on account of the cost of leave salary also; and the rate of such contribution payable shall be as prescribed in Appendix I of the said Code. In terms of Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No. 2/3/2000-Estt (Pay II) dt. 15.5.2000, circulated vide Board's letter No. F(E)III/2000/PN1/35 dt. 22.6.2000 with effect from 1.1.1996 monthly contributions towards cost of pension payable in respect of a Government servant during the active period of his foreign service shall be based on the maximum of the pay as defined in Rule 9(21)(a)(i) of the Fundamental Rule, which corresponds to para 1303(21)(a)(i) of R-II, of the revised pay scale of the post held by the Government servant at the time of proceeding on foreign service, or to which he may receive proforma promotion while on foreign service. Consequent upon issue of instructions vide Board's letter No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dt. 11.3.2004 regarding merger of Dearness Allowance equal to 50% of existing basic pay with the basic pay to be distinctly shown as Dearness Pay, for various purposes with effect from 1.4.2004, a doubt has arisen whether the Dearness Pay would also be taken into account for calculation of foreign service contribution.

2. The matter has been considered in Board’s office in consultation with the Department of Personnel and Training and the Department of Expenditure, (Ministry of Finance) and it is clarified that the element of Dearness Pay should be taken into account while calculating pension and leave salary contribution. Estt Rule No 27/2006

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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/67/626 Dated 20-2-2006

Subject :- Amendment to Railway Protection Force (Group A posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Safety Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner) Recruitment, 1994.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2000/E(GRR)/22/1 dated 16th January, 2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2000/E(GRR)/22/1 dated 16th January, 2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject: Amendment to Railway Protection Force (Group A posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Safety Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner) Recruitment, 1994.

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th January, 2006

G.S.R 31(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 21 of the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 (23 of 1957), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Railway Protection Force (Group A posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Security Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner) Recruitment, Rules 1994, namely:-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Railway Protection Force [Group 'A' posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner/Senior Security Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner] Recruitment Rules, 2006.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Railway Protection Force [Group 'A' posts of Deputy Inspector General (Railway Protection Force), Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Senior Security Commissioner, Security Commissioner and Assistant Security Commissioner] Recruitment Rules, 1994 in the Schedule, for serial number 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely:

SCHEDULE Name of post Number of

posts Classification Scale of

pay Whether selection post or non-selection post

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible

1 2 3 4 5 6 Assistant Security Commissioner

152*(2006) *Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group 'A', Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

Rs. 8000-275-13,500

Selection Not applicable

Age limit for direct recruits

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Period of probation, if any

7 8 9 10 As per the provisions As per the provisions Not applicable Two years

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contained in Civil Services Examination Rules issued by Government/UPSC from time to time

contained in Civil Services Examination Rules issued by Government/UPSC from time to time

Method of recruitment: Whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the posts to be filled by various methods

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption, grade from which promotion/ deputation/ absorption to be made

11 12 Promotion: Inspectors with revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 with five years regular service in the grade Note: Where Juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service

40% Promotion 50% Direct Recruitment 10% by Deputation/Re-employment of armed forces personnel, failing which by promotion

For Armed Forces personnel : Deputation/Re-employment The armed forces personnel of the rank of Captain or equivalent who are due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and have the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column 8 shall also be considered. If selected, such officers will be given deputation terms upto the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces. Thereafter they may be continued on re-employment terms. In case such officers have retired or have been transferred to reserve before the actual selection to the post is being made, their appointment will be on re-employment basis (re-employment upto the age of superannuation with reference to civil posts) (period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.)

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition ?

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment

13 14 Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) :-

1. Chairman or a member of UPSC (Chairman) 2. Director General, Railway Protection Force or Inspector

General, Railway Protection Force (Member) 3. Adviser or Executive Director of Management services

Directorate (Member) Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation) :-

1. Additional Director General, RPF(Chairman) 2. Chief Security Commissioner, RPSF(Member) 3. Principal, JagjivanRam RPF Academy, Lucknow(Member)

Consultation with UPSC is necessary for appointment to the post on each occassion

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(F. No. 2000/E(GRR)/22/1 M K Aggarwal, Secy, Railway Board

Note: The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3(i) dated the 19th November 1994 vide number 573 dated the 31st October, 1994 Estt Rule No 28/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/59/806 Dated 24-2-2006

Subject :- Issue of School Passes.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)96PS5-1/30 dated 13.2.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)96PS5-1/30 dated 13.2.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Issue of School Passes.

Ref: Northern Rly's letter No.89-P/Pass/2005 Misc. dated 17.1.05

The case has been examined. Wards of retired railway employees are not eligible for grant of any school pass, even till end of current academic year, in case the railway servant retires in mid-school session. Estt Rule No 29/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/16/807 Dated 24-2-2006

Subject :- Stitching charges to Public Image Categories – stitching charges for summer coats.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)91 UN1/19 dated 3.1.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)91 UN1/19 dated 3.1.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Stitching charges to Public Image Categories – stitching charges for summer coats

It has been decided that stitching charges prescribed for winter coat may be adopted for summer coats also.

This has the approval of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 30/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/61/808 Dated 2-3-2006

Subject :- Service Cards of Gazetted Officers.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/AC-II/20/3 dated 13-2-06 RBA No.3/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board’s letter No. 2004/AC-III/30/14 dated 26-04-04 is not enclosed as it is already published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 226/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/AC-II/20/3 dated 13-2-06 RBA No.3/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Service Cards of Gazetted Officers.

Kindly connect Board's letter No. 2004/AC-III/30/14 dated 07-11-02 and 2004/AC-III/30/14 dated 26-04-04 (copies enclosed) regarding linking of non-gazetted portion of service records with gazetted service record and Board's letter

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of even no. dated 19-01-05 & 01-04-05 regarding supply of copy of service record to the Gazetted Officers (copies enclosed). IRPOF has brought to the notice of Board's office that these instructions are not being followed on most of the Railways.

It is therefore requested to review the position obtaining on your Railway to ensure that these instructions are followed scrupulously by officials handling the service records.

Action taken regarding the above may kindly be advised.

DA:- As above.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2002/ACIII/30/14/Service Record dated 7.11.02

It has come to the notice of the Board that in some cases the service records (Service card, statement of service and leave account) of the gazetted Officers are not properly maintained and kept up-to-date. The issue has also been raised by lndian Railway Promotee Officers Federation (IRPOF) that in the case of officers getting promoted from non-gazetted to gazetted cadre their service particulars of non-gazetted portion are not linked with the service records of gazetted portion which causes avoidable difficulties at the time of their settlement.

Your attention is invited to Chapter XII of 'Indian Railway Administration and Finance- An Introduction' (revised edition-1991) wherein a detail procedure for maintenance of the service records of gazetted officers including those officers who have been promoted from non-gazetted rank has been elaborated. Further, in terms of para 1204 of the above referred Code, an extract of the Service Card should be made available to the respective officer once in every five years. It is reiterated that the codal provisions as laid down in this regard should be scrupulously followed.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2005/AC-II/20/3 dated 19-1-05 RBA No 3/2005

Sub:- Supply of copy of Service Cards to Gazetted Officers.

Attention is invited to Para 1318 A-I and 1204 IRAF (Indian Railway Administration & Finance) which inter-alia provide that "Once in every 5 year period, extracts of the entries in the service cards should be prepared in, quintiplicate, one for Accounts record, one for Personnel branch, two for obtaining acceptance of the officer concerned who may retain one copy and the fifth for Establishment (Gazetted) branch of the Railway Board's office". It has been brought to the notice of Board that the procedure ibid is not being followed uniformally on Railways. It is, therefore desired that the above provisions may be followed scrupulously. Necessary instructions may be reiterated to concerned officials in this regard and a compliance report sent for Board's information at the earliest.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/AC-II/20/3 dated 1-3-05 RBA No. 14/2005

Sub:- Supply of copy of Service Cards to Gazetted Officers.

Attention is invited to Para 1318 A-I and 1204 IRAF (Indian Railway Administration & Finance) which inter-alia provide that "Once in every 5 year period, extracts of the entries in the service cards should be prepared in quintiplicate, one for Accounts record, one for Personnel branch, two for obtaining acceptance of the officer concerned who may retain one copy and the fifth for Establishment (Gazetted branch of the Railway Board's office. It has been brought to the notice of Board that the procedure ibid is not being followed uniformaly on Railways. Kindly ensure that the above provisions are followed scrupulously by officials handling the service cards and send a compliance report for Board's information at the earliest. This may also be notified to all officers on your railway. Estt Rule No 31/2006


Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to

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new Zones.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 QR 1-2 dated 10-2-06 RBE No. 15/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board’s letter Nos. E(G)97 QR1-28 dated 12/7/2001 & E(G)97 QR 1-28 dated 2/9/2002 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 93/2001 & 124/2002 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 QR 1-2 dated 10-2-06 RBE No. 15/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to new Zones.

On formation of the new Zones in the year 1997, officers/staff posted to new Zones were granted permission for retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting for a period of one year vide Board's letter No. E(G)96 QRl-39 dated 6/1/97. Thereafter, this permission was extended from time to time and was last extended upto 31/3/2001 vide Board's letter No. E(G)97 QR1-28 dated 12/2/2001. Retention of Railway accommodation beyond 31/3/2001 was governed in terms of extant orders as applicable in the case of permanent transfer vide Board's letter No. E(G)97 QR1-28 dated 12/7/2001.

Subsequently, on operationalisation of new Zones, Railway employees posted to new Zones/Divisions were permitted retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting for a period of one year from the date of relief in terms of Board's letter No. E(G)97 QR 1-28 dated 2/9/2002. This permission was extended from time to time and is current upto 31/3/2006. Thus, no special dispensation existed for the Railway employees posted to new Zones/Divisions during the period from 1/4/2001 to 1/9/2002.

The matter has been reviewed by the Board in their Meeting held on 13/1/2006 and it has been decided that retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting should be allowed to the employees posted to new Zones/Divisions during the period from 1/4/2001 to 1/9/2002 on the same terms and conditions as contained in Board's letter No. E(G)96 QR1-39 dated 6/1/97.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 32/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/8/810 Dated 2-3-2006

Subject:-Budget/expenditure management-economy measure, rationalization of expenditure- restrictions on expenditure on payment of honorarium.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(G)2005 HO1/28 dated 15-2-06 RBE No. 17/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(G)2005 HO1/28 dated 15-2-06 RBE No. 17/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Budget/expenditure management-economy measure, rationalization of expenditure- restrictions on expenditure on payment of honorarium.

Instructions have been received from the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure stressing the need for observance of austerity in government expenditure and -rationalization thereof. The instructions inter-alia provide that the expenditure incurred on the payment of honorarium to the officers/staff should be restricted in 2005-06 to the average of the actual expenditure incurred in 2002-2003, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 through appropriate economy measures.

Necessary action may please be taken to ensure strict compliance of the aforesaid directions of the Government.

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This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of' Railways. Estt Rule No 33/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/62/811 Dated 3-3-2006

Subject:- Expenditure on light refreshments at formal inter-departmental and other meetings and conferences.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.F(X)II-2004/EXP/4. dated 18-1-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.F(X)II-2004/EXP/4. dated 18-1-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Expenditure on light refreshments at formal inter-departmental and other meetings and conferences.

Ref: Board's letter No.F(X)II-95/Exp/1 dated 9-9-1997

The question of enhancing the ceiling limit for serving light refreshments at formal inter-departmental and other meetings had been under consideration of this Ministry. It has now been decided that the existing ceiling limit of Rs 3.50/- per head per meeting may be raised to Rs 12/-(Rs. Twelve only) per head per meeting subject to the annual ceiling of Rs.25,000/- (Rs. Twenty five thousand only) for serving light refreshments such as tea, coffee or cold drinks, etc. at formal inter-departmental and other meetings and conferences.

2. Other conditions laid down for expenditure on light refreshments will however remain unaltered.

3. Board desire that the above ceiling may be strictly adhered to and the actual incurrence of expenditure may be consistent with austerity standards and the number of such meetings should also be kept to the barest minimum,

4. The enhanced ceiling limit will only be applicable to all Zonal Railways, PUs, RDSO and COFMOW. Estt Rule No 34/2006


Subject:- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff on deputation to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism, Corporation Ltd.(IRCTC).

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2001 RN5-5 dated 15-2-06 RBE.16/06 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No.E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1/6/2001, Board's letter of even number dated 12/4/2002 & Railway Board's letter of even number dated 1/9/2004 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Srl Nos 66/2001, 49/2002 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 319/2004 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2001 RN5-5 dated 15-2-06 RBE.16/06 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff on deputation to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism, Corporation Ltd.(IRCTC).

In terms of the policy contained in Railway Board's letter No.E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1/6/2001 Railway officers/staff on deputation to IRCTC were permitted to retain Railway accommodation for a period of 5 years from the date of incorporation of IRCTC, i.e., from 27/9/99 to 26/9/2004 vide Board's letter of even number dated 12/4/2002 subject to payment of rent as specified in the said letter. The period of retention was further extended by a period of one year from 27/9/2004 to 26/9/2005 vide Railway Board's letter of even number dated 1/9/2004.

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IRCTC have requested Railway Board for grant of further permission to retain Railway accommodation in favour of deputationist officers/staff to IRCTC. This matter was considered in full Board Meeting held on 29/12/2005 wherein it has been decided to extend the permission for retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees posted on deputation to IRCTC for a further period of two years from 27/9/2005 to 26/9/2007 on the terms and conditions laid down in Railway Board's letter dated 12/4/2002, ibid.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 35/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/44/1035 Dated 8-3-2006

Subject:- Cadre Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres - grant of pro forma fixation .

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-III/2004/FE-II/4 dt. 17.02.2006 RBE No. 18/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/ CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 and 06.01.2004 & No. PC-III/2004/CRC/3 dated 03.06.2004 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos 53/2003, 6/2004 & 168/2004 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-III/2004/FE-II/4 dt. 17.02.2006 RBE No. 18/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Cadre Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres - grant of pro forma fixation

Ref: Railway Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/ CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 and 06.01.2004 & No. PC-III/2004/CRC/3 dated 03.06.2004

The instructions were issued regarding cadre Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres vide Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 as further modified/clarified from time to time. As per these orders the normal vacancies existing on 01.11.2003 (except direct recruitment quota) and those arising on that date from the cadre restructuring (including chain/resultant vacancies), were filled up through modified selection procedure and the selections for normal vacancies existing on 01.11.2003 for which panels were not fina1ised by 05.01.2004 were cancelled/abandoned. While those promoted against restructuring vacancies were eligible for fixation of pay benefits from the cut off date, the candidates promoted against normal vacancies existing prior to restructuring were to get benefit only prospectively. Demands have been made by the Federations for grant of pay fixation benefits in favour of staff promoted against normal vacancies also from the cut off date stating that the ongoing selections were cancelled due to implementation of the above orders and period consumed in actual implementation of restructuring resulted in delayed filling up of such normal vacancies.

2. The demand has been considered by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) in consultation with the

Federations and it has been decided, as a special dispensation to settle staff side demand, that pro forma fixation of pay from 01.11.03, with actual payments from the date of actually taking charge of the higher grade post, may be allowed in favour of those promoted against the normal vacancies existing on the above date viz 01.11.03 subject to the following stipulations:- (i) The benefit would be available only to those who were selected and actually posted against the existing vacancies. This will not be made available to those who had already retired/resigned/vol. retired/expired/quit service etc. and did not physically take charge of the higher grade post, as also to those promoted against anticipated vacancies occurring on or after 02.11.2003. (ii) The concerned person should be fit and eligible in all respects as on 01.11.03 for promotion against existing vacancy and it should be certified by the cadre controlling authority duly vetted by Associate Finance that delay has actually occurred in promotion against existing normal vacancy purely due to late implementation of restructuring; (iii) Notional fixation of pay as above (without payment of any arrears) would not be reckoned for calculation of retirement benefits nor for seniority or any other additional benefit. (iv) Vacancies arising from 02.11.03 onwards and filled up subsequently will continue to be governed by existing provisions regarding prospective pay fixation benefits and there will be no chain effect of the above notional benefit down the line.

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(v)As it is a special dispensation to settle the staff side demand in JCM/DC and PNM on this issue, it MUST not be construed as a precedent for any other cases arising in future either out of restructuring or otherwise.

3. This issues in consultation with Establishment Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 36/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/123/1036 Dated 8-3-2006

Subject:- Revision of pay scales - Amendment in IREM, Vol I

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/2004/RSRP/4 dated 20-2-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter RBE No. 191/2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 290/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/2004/RSRP/4 dated 20-2-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Revision of pay scales - Amendment in IREM, Vol I

Ref: SEC Railways letter No. P/SECR/Ruling/P&A/225 dated 16.1.2006

With reference to the above quoted letter, it is stated that the pay scales of JE-I and JE-II in Mechanical and S&T Deptts. have been shown incorrectly in ACS No. 176 to IREM (Vot I) (RBE No. 191/2005)due to typographical error. The correct position is that JE-I is in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-9000 and JE-II is in the scale of Rs- 5000-8000 and a corrigendum to this effect is being issued. The entry regarding khalasis is being deleted.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/124/1037 Dated 8-3-2006

Subject:- Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Tribal Area Allowance.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/5 dated 21-2-06 RBE No.19/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. F(E)I/98/AL-4/5 dt. 2-9-98 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Srl. No 226/98. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/5 dated 21-2-06 R B E No 19/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Tribal Area Allowance.

Ref: Board's letter No. F(E)I/98/AL-4/5 dt. 2-9-98

Pursuant to merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay, it has been decided in consultation with Ministry of Finance to revise the existing pay ranges for determining the eligibility for Scheduled/Tribal Area Allowance w.e.f 1-4-04 as follows:-

Existing Pay Range Rate Rs (p.m.) Revised Pay Range( Basic Pay + DP) Rate Rs (p.m.) Below Rs.3000 40 Below Rs.4500 40 Rs.3000-Rs.4499 80 Rs.4500-6749 80 Rs.4500-Rs.5999 120 Rs. 6750-8999 120 Rs.6000-Rs.8999 160 Rs. 9000-13499 160 Rs.9000 and above 200 Rs.13500 and above 200

2. All other terms and conditions for grant of this allowance shall remain unchanged.

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Subject:- Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/6 dated 21-2-06 RBE No.20/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. F(E)I/98/AL-4/2 dt. 26-6-98 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Srl. No 165/98. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/6 dated 21-2-06 RBE No.20/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance.


Pursuant to merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay, it has been decided in consultation with Ministry of Finance to revise the existing pay ranges for determining the eligibility for Bad Climate Allowance as follows:-

Existing Pay Range Rate Rs (p.m.) Revised Pay Range( Basic Pay + DP) Rate Rs (p.m.) Below Rs.3000 40 Below Rs.4500 40 Rs.3000-Rs.4499 80 Rs.4500-6749 80 Rs.4500-Rs.5999 120 Rs. 6750-8999 120 Rs.6000-Rs.8999 160 Rs. 9000-13499 160 Rs.9000 and above 200 Rs.13500 and above 200

2. All other terms and conditions for grant of this allowance shall remain unchanged. Estt Rule No 39/2006


Subject:- Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Composite Hill Compensatory Allowance.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/4 dated 21-2-06 RBE No.21/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. F(E)I/98/AL-4/8 dt. 13-10-98 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Srl. No 245/98. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/4 dated 21-2-06 RBE No.21/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay -Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Composite Hill Compensatory Allowance.


Pursuant to merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay, it has been decided in consultation with Ministry of Finance to revise the existing pay ranges for determining the eligibility for Composite Hill Compensatory Allowance w.e.f. 1-4-04 as follows:-

Existing Pay Range Rate Rs (p.m.) Revised Pay Range( Basic Pay + DP) Rate Rs (p.m.) Below Rs.3000 100 Below Rs.4500 100

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Rs.3000-Rs.4499 140 Rs.4500-6749 140 Rs.4500-Rs.5999 240 Rs. 6750-8999 240 Rs.6000 and above 300 Rs. 9000 and above 300

2. All other terms and conditions for grant of this allowance shall remain unchanged.

Estt Rule No 40/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/48/1040 Dated 8-3-2006

Subject:- Amendment to Rule 11 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966 .

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(D&A)2005/GS 1-5 dated 21-2-2006 RBE No.22/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(D&A)2005/GS 1-5 dated 21-2-2006 RBE No.22/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Amendment to Rule 11 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby directs that Rule 11 of Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, contained in Appendix-I of Indian Railway Establishment Code-Vol-I, Fifth Edition, 1985 (2003 reprint) may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 97 enclosed herewith.

DA: ACS No. 97

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABUSHMENT CODE –VOL.1, (FIFTH EDITION, 1985, SECOND REPRINT

EDITION, 2003) Appendix-I-Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966

Advance Correction Slip No. 97

In the Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, 1966, for rule 11, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:

"11. Communication of Official Information. - Every Railway servant shall, in performance of his duties in good faith, communicate information to a person in accordance with the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) and the rules made thereunder:

Provided that no Railway servant shall, except in accordance with any general or special order of the Government or in performance in good faith of the duties assigned to him, communicate, directly or indirectly, any official document or any part thereof or classified information to any Railway servant or any other person to whom he is not authorised to communicate such document or classified information."

(Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(D&A) 2005/GS1-5 dated 21/2/2006)


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/8/1041 Dated 9-3-2006

Subject:- Periodical transfer of Railway employees List of sensitive posts.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2002/TR/19 dated 23-2-2006 R.B.E No.24/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Ministry's letter Nos E(NG)I-87/TR/34(JCM/DC) dt. 27.9.89, E(NG)I-94/TR/29 dt.2.5.95, E(NG)I-2001/TR/22 dt. 21.5.2002, E(NG)I-2002/TR/19 dt. 13.9.2002, E(NG)I-94/TR/19 dt. 28.3.2005 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 273/89, 76/95, 68/02, 135/02 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 90/2005 respectively

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Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)I-2002/TR/19 dated 23-2-2006 R.B.E No.24/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Periodical transfer of Railway employees List of sensitive posts.

Ref: Railway Ministry's letter Nos: i) E(NG)I-87/TR/34(JCM/DC) dt. 27.9.89

ii) E(NG)I-94/TR/29 dt.2.5.95 iii) E(NG)I-2001/TR/22 dt. 21.5.2002 iv) E(NG)I-2002/TR/19 dt. 13.9.2002 v) E(NG)I-94/TR/19 dt. 28.3.2005

A comprehensive list of sensitive posts for the purpose of periodical transfers every four years has been circulated by Ministry of Railways under their letter No.E(NG)I/87/TR/34 (JCM/DC) dated 27.9.89 as modified/amplified from time to time vide letters referred to above.

Ministry of Railways have reviewed the list of sensitive posts identified and circulated for the purpose of periodical transfers. It has been decided to modify/amplify the list of sensitive posts in Commercial, Medical and S&T departments as per corrections in the Annexure to this Ministry’s letter dated 27.9.89 as follows:-

i) C. Commercial

(a) FOR (S.Nos. 2, 6 & 7 of the Annexure) READ 2. Enquiry/Reservation/Booking Clerks Reservation/Booking Clerks 6. Staff dealing with goods/parcel/hand ling/catering contracts

Staff dealing with all types of Commercial Contracts/licenses

7. Staff dealing with city booking/outages Staff dealing with city booking/outages/RTSA (Railway Ticket Service Agents)

(b) Add the following as Sl. No.10: “10. Staff dealing with revenue earning and Commercial publicity.”

ii) E. Medical Add the following as Sl. Nos. 4,5 & 6: "4. Clerks/Pharmacists dealing with periodica1 medical examination. 5. Staff dealing with passing of bills of firms supplying materials to Railways 6. Staff dealing with passing of medical reimbursement bills to non-railway hospitals

iii) I. Public relations Department Delete the Heading and the entries thereagainst

iv) K. S&T Department

(a) FOR (S.No.l of the Annexure) READ 1. SIs/TCls in-charge of Store

1. JEs/SEs (Signal) and JEs/SEs (Telecom) independent in-charge of Stores Depots handling Tender and Contracts and Preparation of Bills

(b) Add the following as Sl. No. 4 :-

"4. Office Clerks/Superintendents dealing with tenders-and contracts, verification of bills and indents for purchase of store". Estt Rule No 42/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/68/1042 Dated 9-3-2006

Subject:- Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D'

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29. Dt. 24.02.2006 RBE No 25/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter of even number dated 31.1.2006 (RBE NO. 11/2006), Board's letter of even number dated 10-5-1999 (RBE No. 99/99) were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 21/2006 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 119/99 respectively

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)-II/94/RR-1/29. Dt. 24.02.2006 RBE No 25/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Upper age limit for direct recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D'

Attention is invited to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 31.1.2006 (RBE NO. 11/2006) withdrawing the age relaxation of 03 (three) years above the prescribed upper age limit for recruitment to all Group C&D Posts including engagement of Substitutes with effect from 4.2.2006. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that the currency of relaxation contained in Board's letter of even number dated 10-5-1999 (RBE No. 99/99) may be extended further for a period of 01 (one) year i.e.up to 03.02.2007. These orders take effect from 4.2.2006.

It has also been decided that indents placed after issuance of Board's letter dated 31.1.2006 ibid may be suitably amended. Estt Rule No 43/2006


Subject:- Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium of Physicians. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2004/WE-1/6 dated 28-2-2006 RBE No.26/2006 SC No.3 to MC No. 45 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 8-12-2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 313/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2004/WE-1/6 dated 28-2-2006 RBE No.26/2006 SC No.3 to MC No. 45 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund -Enhancement of honorarium of Physicians.

1. This has reference to Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 8-12-2005 on the subject.

2. The matter regarding enhancement of the honorarium payable to Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic practitioners by Staff Benefit Fund Committees and allocation of funds therefore has been further considered. It has been decided to make additional funds available to the SBF committees who may revise monthly honorarium of the Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic practitioners engaged by them, as under:

Present Revised (a) Physicians engaged to work for around eight hours a day Rs.6,000 p.m Rs.10,000 p.m (b) Physicians engaged to work for around four hours a day Rs.4,000 p.m. Rs.7,000 p.m.

3. The procedure regarding allocation of necessary additional funds for the purpose would be the same as in para-3 of the Board’s letter dated 8-12-2005.

4. These orders are effective from 01-3-2006.

5. In case of the Zonal Railways, expenditure on this account is chargeable to Demand No.11 (Staff Welfare & Amenities) Minor head "Medical Services" (Control and superintendence at Headquarters and Divisions). In case of Production Units, etc., the expenditure would be chargeable to corresponding heads of account.


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Estt Rule No 44/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/63/1181 Dated 17.03.06

Sub: List of training centres on Indian Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9Vol.III dated 9-12-2005 RBE No.211/2005 Training Manual Correction Slip No. 6/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 5.8.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 218/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9Vol.III dated 9-12-2005 RBE No.211/2005 Training Manual Correction Slip No. 6/2005 addressed to the GM/SECR.


In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 5.8.2005 issued under RBE No. 128/2005, the following training centres included under "Other Training Centres" at S.Nos 14,65,66,67 and 210 which have been placed inadvertently under SECR has been corrected and now placed under CR;

14 Area Training Centre / AJNI 65 Basic Training Centre (Traction DISTRIBUTION)/AJNI 66 Basic Training Centre (at ELECTRIC LOCO SHED)/AJNI 67 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/AJNI 210 Drivers/ Assistant Drivers' Training Centre / AJNI

Further, it is decided to rename Civil Engineering Training Centre/Allahabad/NCR appearing under "Main Training Centres" at Sl No 45 as "Indian Railway Track Machines Training Centre". Accordingly "Ministry of Railways have decided to modify the "Manual: of Management on Training"(Edition,1998) as per the Correction Slip No.6/2005 and the revised list of training centres (Appendix-I) is enclosed with the Correction slip. This supersedes all other lists issued earlier. DA:-' Correction Slip No. 6/2005 of "Manual on Management of Training" with Revised list (Appendix-I)

MANUAL ON MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING (JUNE 1998)

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP NO. 6/2005 Appendix-I of the Manual on Management of Training (Edition 1998) may be replaced with the attached list.

Authority Board's letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9 Vol III dated 9.12.2005

(Enclosure to Manual on Management of Training Correction Slip No.6/2005) APPENDIX -I

Names of 'Main Training Centres' and 'Other Training Centres' MAIN TRAINING CENTRES

1. Zonal Railway Training Institute/BHUSAWAL/CR 2. Zonal Railway Training Institute /BHULI/ER 3. Zonal Railway Training Institute /CHANDAUSI/NR 4. Zonal Railway Training Institute /MUZAFFARPUR/ECR 5. Zonal Railway Training Institute /ALIPURDUAR JN/NFR 6. Zonal Railway Training Institute /TRICHY/SR 7. Zonal Railway Training Institute /MAULA ALI/SCR 8. Zonal Railway Training Institute /SINI/SER 9. Zonal Railway Training Institute /UDAIPUR/NWR 10. Supervisors' Training Centre/JHANSI/NCR 11. Supervisors' Training Centre/KANCHARAPARA/ER 12. Supervisors' Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR 13. Supervisors' Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 14. Supervisors' Training Centre/NEW BONGAIGAON/NFR 15. Supervisors' Training Centre/BANGALORE/SWR

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16. Supervisors' Training Centre/SECUNDERABAD/SCR 17. Supervisors' Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 18. Supervisors' Training Centre/AJMER/NWR 19. S&T Training Centre/BYCULLA/CR 20. S&T Training Centre/LILUAH/ER 21. S&T Training Centre/MALDA/ER 22. S&T Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 23. S&T Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 24. S&T Training Centre/PANDU/NFR 25. S&T Training Centre/PODANUR/SR 26. S&T Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR 27. S&T Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 28. S&T Training Centre/SABARMATI/WR 29. Electrical Training Centre/THAKURLI/CR 30. Electrical Training Centre/ASANSOL/ER 31. Electrical Training Centre/KANPUR/NCR 32. Electrical Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 33. Electrical Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 34. Electrical Training Centre/AVADI/SR 35. Electrical Training Centre/ VIJAYAWADA/SCR 36. Electrical Training Centre/LALLAGUDA/SCR 37. Electrical Training Centre/TATANAGAR/SER 38. Electrical Training Centre/ROURKELA/SER 39. Electrical Training Centre/VADODARA/WR 40. Electrical Training Centre/ MAHALAXMI/WR 41. Civil Engineering Training Centre/TAMBARAM/SR 42. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KACHEGUDA/ SCR 43. Civil Engineering Training Centre/GUNTAKAL/SCR 44. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KANPUR/NCR 45. Indian Railway Track Machines Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/ NCR 46. Technical Training Centre/CLW/CHITTARANJAN 47. Technical Training Centre/DCW/PATIALA 48. Technical Training Centre/DLW/VARANASI 49. Technical Training Centre/ICF/PERAMBUR 50. Technical Training Centre/RCF/KAPURTHALA 51. Technical Training Centre/Rail Wheel Factory/BANGALORE 52. Technical Training Centre/BHOPAL/WCR 53. Welding Training Centre/ Diesel Locomotive Works/VARANASI 54. Welding Training Centre/ Integral Coach Factory/PERAMBUR 55. Welding Training Centre/ Rail Coach Factory/KAPURTHALA 56. Jagjivan Ram RPF Training Centre/LUCKNOW/ NR

OTHER Training CENTRES 1 Area Training Centre / KALYAN/CR 121 Permanent Way Training Centre/VILLUPURAM/SR 2 Area Training Centre / BHUSAWAL/CR 122 Permanent Way Training Centre / MADURAI / SR 3 Area Training Centre / AJNI/CR 123 Permanent Way Training Centre/ TAMBARAM/SR 4 Area Training Centre/KACHEGUDA/ SCR 124 Permanent Way Training Centre/ QUILON/SR 5 Area Training Centre/LOWER PAREL/WR 125 Permanent Way Training Centre/ DHANBAD/ ECR 6 Area Training Centre / BANDRA/WR 126 Permanent Way Training Centre/

MUGALSARAI/ECR 7 Area Training Centre/JUNAGADH/ WR 127 Permanent Way Training Centre /Samastipur / ECR 8 Area Training Centre / VADODARA / WR 128 Permanent Way Training Centre /Sonpur / ECR 9 Area Training Centre / MHOW / WR 129 Permanent Way Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/NCR 10 Area Training Centre / VALSAD / WR 130 Permanent Way Training Centre / JHANSI/NCR 11 Area Training Centre /Rajkot/WR 131 Permanent Way Training Centre/JODHPUR/NWR 12 Area Training Centre/ JHANSI/NCR 132 Permanent Way Training Centre/LALAGARH/NWR

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13 Area Training Centre / AJMER /N WR 133 Permanent Way Training Centre/DGG/NAGPUR/SECR

14 Area Training Centre / BANDIKUI/N WR 134 Permanent Way Training Centre / BANGLORE /SWR 15 Area Training Centre /KOTA/ WCR 135 Transportation Training Centre / FEROZPUR / NR 16 Area Training Centre / DAMOH / WCR 136 Transportation Training Centre /KALKA/NR 17 Area Training Centre / BHOPAL/WCR 137 Transportation Training Centre/KURUSHETRA/NR 18 Accounts TrainingCentre/Secunderabad/

SCR 138 Transportation Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR

19 BasicTraining Centre(C&W)/MATUNGA/CR

139 Transportation Training Centre/SHAJAHANPUR/NR

20 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/MUMBAI/CR 140 Transportation Training Centre/VILLUPURAM/SR 21 Basic Training

Centre(C&W)/BHUSAWAL/CR 141 Transportation Training Centre / SHORANUR / SR

22 Basic Training Centre(ELECT)/ MATUNGA/CR

142 Transportation Training Centre / ERODE / SR

23 Basic Training Centre (LOCO)/ BHUSAWAL / CR

143 Transportation Training Centre / ADRA / SER

24 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / PAREL / CR

144 Transportation Training Centre / Mokama/ECR

25 Basic Training Centre (Diesel) / KURLA / CR

145 Transportation Training Centre/SUBEDARGANJ/ALLAHABAD/ NCR

26 Basic Training Centre / MANMAD / CR 146 Transportation Training Centre / JODHPUR / NWR 27 Basic Training Centre / NASIK / CR 147 Transportation Training Centre / Lalagarh/NWR 28 Basic Training Centre (ELW)/

BHUSAWAL/CR 148 Traffic Training Centre/Madhupur/ER

29 Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Bhusawal/CR 149 Traffic Training Centre/Vijayawada/SCR 30 Basic Training Centre (Diesel)/ PUNE/CR 150 Traffic Training Centre/Dongargarh/SECR 31 Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ KALYAN/CR 151 Traffic Training Centre/Srirangapatna/SWR 32 Basic Training Centre/ Car Shed/ Kurla /

MUMBAI/ CR 152 Traffic Training Centre/Dharwad/SWR

33 Basic Training Centre (S&T)/ Bhusawal/CR 153 Traffic Training Centre/Bellary/SWR 34 Basic Training Centre (Traction

DISTRIBUTION)/AJNI/CR 154 Staff Training Centre(Operating)/Bhilai/SECR

35 Basic Training Centre (at ELECTRIC LOCO SHED)/AJNI/CR

155 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/BHUSAWAL/CR

36 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/AJNI/CR 156 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/DAUND/CR

37 Basic Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER 157 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/NAGPUR/CR

38 Basic Training Centre/Liluah/ER 158 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/ Kamak Bunder/ MUMBAI/CR

39 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/ALAMBAGH/ LUCKNOW / NR

159 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/ Beliaghata/ER

40 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AMRITSAR / NR

160 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/Aishbag/NER

41 Basic Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 161 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ TINSUKHIA/NFR

42 Basic Training Centre/ Charbagh / LUCKNOW/ NR

162 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering/Tfc)/ KATIHAR/NFR

43 Basic Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER

163 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ ALIPURDUAR JN./NFR

44 Basic Training Centre / IZATNAGAR / NER

164 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ LUMDING/NFR

45 Basic Training Centre / ERODE / 165 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ AJMER

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SR /NWR 46 Basic Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR 166 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

BANDIKUI/NWR 47 Basic Training Centre(Engg)/Arakkonam/SR 167 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

BHOPAL/WCR 48 Basic Training

Centre(Loco)/Ayanavaram/Perambur/SR 168 Engineering Training Centre/Miriyalguda/SCR

49 Basic Training Centre/Ponmalai/SR 169 Engineering Training Centre/Rajmundhry/SCR 50 Basic Training Centre/Tiruchirapalli/SR 170 Engineering Training Centre/Washim/SCR 51 Basic Training

Centre(Elect/Mech)/Royapuram/SR 171 Engineering Training Centre/Chakradharpur/SER

52 Basic Training Centre / GUNTAPALLI / SCR

172 Engineering Training Centre/Adra/SER

53 Basic Training Centre /LALLAGUDA / SCR 173 Engineering Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 54 Basic Training Centre / VIJAYAWADA /

SCR 174 Engineering Training Centre/Mumbai Central/WR

55 Basic Training Centre(CRS)/Tirupati/SCR 175 Engineering Training Centre/Vadodara/WR 56 Basic Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 176 Engineering Training Centre/Ratlam/WR 57 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / LOWER

PAREL,MUMBAI / WR 177 Engineering Training Centre/Bhavnagarpara/WR

58 Basic Training Centre / DAHOD / WR 178 Engineering Training Centre/Rajkot/WR 59 Basic Training

Centre(C&W)/Pratapnagar/WR 179 Engineering Training Centre/Bilspur/SECR

60 Basic Training Centre(CRW)/Mancheshwar/ECoR

180 Engineering Training Centre/Dharwad/SWR

61 Basic Training Centre (LOCO)/JHANSI/NCR

181 Engineering Training Centre/Kota/WCR

62 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / JHANSI / NCR

182 Drivers/ Assistant Drivers' Training Centre / AJNI/CR

63 Basic Training Centre/ Wagon Workshop/ JHANSI /NCR

183 Diesel Drivers' Training Centre/JAMALPUR/ER

64 Basic Training Centre/JODHPUR/NWR 184 Diesel Traction Training Centre/PATRATU/ER 65 Basic Training Centre/ BIKANER / NWR 185 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Andal/ER 66 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJMER

/NWR 186 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Burdwan/ER

67 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / AJMER /NWR

187 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Howrah/ER

68 Basic Training Centre / HUBLI / SWR 188 Diesel Traction Training Centre/ ALAMBAGH/LUCKNOW/NR

69 Basic Training Centre/Mysore/SWR 189 Diesel Traction Training Centre / LUDHIANA / NR 70 Basic Training Centre(C&W)/Mysore/SWR 190 Diesel Traction Training Centre /SHAKURBASTI /

DELHI / NR 71 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JABALPUR

/ WCR 191 Diesel Traction Training Centre /TUGHLAKABAD /

DELHI / NR 72 Basic Training Centre / NEW KATNI /WCR 192 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GONDA / NER 73 Basic Training Centre (TRS)/ITARASI/WCR 193 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MALDA / NFR 74 Basic Training Centre

(C&W)/ITARASI/WCR 194 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUWAHATI / NFR

75 Basic Training Centre (ENGG.)/JABALPUR/WCR

195 Diesel Traction Training Centre / SILIGURI / NFR

76 Basic Training Centre /KOTA / WCR 196 Diesel Traction Training Centre / PONMALAI / SR 77 BOXN Training Centre/Andal/ER 197 Diesel Traction Training Centre / Tondiarper / SR 78 BOXN Training

Centre(DSL)/Mughalsarai/ECR 198 Diesel Traction Training Centre / KAZIPET / SCR

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79 C&W Training Centre / TIKIAPARA / ER 199 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUNTAKAL / SCR 80 C&W Training Centre/Asansol/ER 200 Diesel Traction Training Centre / RAJMUNDRY /

SCR 81 C&W Training Centre/Chitpur/ER 201 Diesel Training School/Rourkela/SER 82 C&W Training Centre / AMBALA / NR 202 Diesel Traction Training Centre/SABARMATI/

AHMEDABAD/WR 83 C&W Training Centre / AMRITSAR / NR 203 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MAHALAXMI /

WR 84 C&W Training Centre / GHAZIABAD / NR 204 Diesel Traction Training Centre / BANDRA/WR 85 C&W Training Centre / REWARI / NR 205 Diesel Traction Training Centre/RATLAM / WR 86 C&W Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 206 Diesel Traction Training Centre /ABU ROAD / WR 87 C&W Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR 207 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MUGHALSARAI /

ECR 88 C&W Training Centre/Izatnagar/NER 208 Diesel Training Centre /Vishakhapatnam/ECoR 89 C&W Training

Centre/Charbagh/Lucknow/NER 209 Diesel Traction Training Centre/BHAGAT-KI-

KOTI/JODHPUR/NWR 90 C&W Training Centre/Bareilly city/NER 210 Diesel Traction Training Centre (NG) / NAGPUR /

SECR 91 C&W Training Centre/ Varanasi/NER 211 Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bilaspur/SECR 92 C&W Training Centre/Gooty/SCR 212 Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bezonbagh/SECR 93 C&W Training Centre/Ramagundam/SCR 213 Diesel Traction Training Centre / NEW KATNI/WCR 94 C&W Training Centre/Kacheguda/SCR 214 Diesel Training Centre / ITARASI/WCR 95 C&W Training Centre/Adra/SER 215 Electrical Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR 96 C&W Training Centre/Chakradharpur/SER 216 Electric Traction Training Centre/Mughalsarai/ECR 97 C&W Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 217 Electrical Training Centre(TRD)/Jhansi/NCR 98 C&W Training Centre/Vadodara/WR 218 Electrical Training Centre / BILASPUR/SECR 99 C&W Training Centre/Ujjain/WR 219 Electrical Training Centre / Mysore/SWR 100 C&W Training Centre / DHANBAD / ECR 220 OHE Training Centre/Dhanbad/ECR 101 C&W Training Centre / Samastipur/ ECR 221 Motorman Training Centre / KALYAN / CR 102 C&W Training Centre / Sonpur/ ECR 222 Motorman Training Centre / KURLA / CR 103 C&W Training Centre / Vishakhapatnam/

ECoR 223 Traction Training Centre / TAMBARAM / SR

104 C&W Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NCR

224 TRD Training Centre /Arakkonam/SR

105 C&W Training Centre / KANPUR / NCR 225 TRD Training Centre / CHAKRADHARPUR / SER 106 C&W Training Centre / JODHPUR / NWR 226 Technical Training Centre(Electrical)/Hubli/SWR 107 C&W Training Centre / Lalagarh / NWR 227 Divisional Training Centre / MORADABAD/NR 108 C&W Training Centre / MIRAJ / SWR 228 RPF Training Centre / KURDUWADI / CR 109 C&W Training Centre / DHARWAR / SWR 229 RPF Training Centre / DHANBAD / ECR 110 Central Bridge Training

Institute/Manmad/CR 230 RPF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER

111 Bridge Staff Training Centre/Tuglakabad/NR 231 RPF Training Centre / DIGBOI /NFR 112 Permanent Way Training Centre /

SADULPUR / NR 232 RPF Training Centre / TRICHY / SR

113 Permanent Way Training Centre / SHAMLI / NR

233 RPF Training Centre / MAULA ALI / SCR

114 Permanent Way Training Centre/HAR1DWAR/ NR

234 RPF Training Centre / MIDNAPORE / SER

115 Permanent Way Training Centre/JAGADHARI/ NR

235 RPF Training Centre / VALSAD / WR

116 Permanent Way Training Centre/JALANDHAR/ NR

236 RPSF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR

117 Permanent Way Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR

237 Personnel Training Centre / JODHPUR /NWR

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118 Permanent Way Training Centre / Izatnagar/NER

238 Thermit Welding Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR

119 Permanent Way Training Centre / Varanasi/NER

239 Technical Training Centre / METRO RAIL / KOLKATA

120 Permanent Way Training Centre/PALGHAT / SR

240 NDT Training Centre / RDSO/LUCKNOW


No.P-HQ/Ruling/General/63/1182 Dated 17.03.06 Sub: Foreign Travel on Official duty/training- guidelines

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2001/Prot./Foreign Travel dated 2-3-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 17-11-2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 300/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2001/Prot./Foreign Travel dated 2-3-2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Foreign Travel on Official duty/training- guidelines

Attention is invited to this Office letter of even No. dated 17-11-2005 vide which guidelines on "Foreign Travel on Official Duty/Training" were issued for information of the Officers/Staff being deputed to Foreign Travel. In the said letter in para 2(e) it has been made clear that "without a copy of political clearance Ministry of External Affairs does not issue/revalidate Passports/Visa Notes". It has been observed that in most of the cases Officers approach Protocol Cell of Board's Office without a copy of Political Clearance resulting in delay in obtaining passports and visa notes from Ministry of External Affairs. It is again reiterated that in all cases of preparation of fresh passports revalidation of existing ones and requests for visas, a copy of political clearance obtained must be enclosed so that unnecessary delay is avoided. The time schedule for various services, which has already been given in this Office letter mentioned ibid is again reproduced for information of the Officers/Staff going abroad:-

Type of service Time taken Preparation of fresh Diplomatic& Official passports/ Revalidation of existing one & issuance of Visa Notes

Three working days

Affixing of visas on Passports by various Embassies/ High Commissions Three working days

Air India offers Companion Free Scheme at times on first class, business class and economy class full fare tickets. At present this scheme is available on London, Birmingham, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, Newark, Chicago, Los Angles. Toronto ex. India and back. However, this Scheme is subject to certain terms and conditions of the Air India. Officers/Staff are, therefore, requested to contact nearest Air India booking office or Air India's Govt. of India Sales Office in Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi (Tele: 24106669) for further clarifications. As soon as the dates for trip abroad are finalized, officers should get an itinerary prepared in any of the booking offices of Air lndia and obtain a print out of the same with PNR number.

It is, therefore requested that the “Guidelines on Foreign Travel on Official Duty/Training” circulated vide this Office letter No. mentioned ibid and guidelines as given above may kindly be followed strictly. These guidelines can also be viewed on the official website of Ministry of Railways i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in.

Estt Rule No 46/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/60/1183 Dated 22.03.06

Sub: Grant of special complimentary pass to Trainee recruits of RPF/RPSF .

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)/2006/PS5-1/36 dated 27-2-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)/2006/PS5-1/36 dated 27-2-2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Grant of special complimentary pass to Trainee recruits of RPF/RPSF.

RPF/RPSF Constables, during the course of their 71/2 months training at various Training Centres, but before their appointment on the Railways, are given a five working days break and are allowed to leave Training Centres for their home towns at their own cost

2. The matter has since been reviewed by Board and it has been decided that such of the recruits as are undergoing training for being appointed in the RPF/RPSF may be granted one set of special complimentary pass for self only for the class to be decided on the basis of minimum of pay of the post/grade to which they are to be appointed on completion of training in accordance with pay limit prescribed from time to time, from nearest station of the Training Center to the Home Station of the trainee recruits.


Estt Rule No 47/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/29/1184 Dated 23.03.06

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway Audit staff in the event of transfer from one place to another necessitating change of accommodation.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(G)2005QR1-13. dated 6-3-2006 RBE No.27/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(G}85 QR1-9 dated 15/1/90 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.39/90.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(G)2005QR1-13. dated 6-3-2006 RBE No.27/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation by Railway Audit staff in the event of transfer from one place to another necessitating change of accommodation.

The instructions governing retention of Railway accommodation by Railway Audit staff in the event of transfer from one place to another necessitating change of residence are contained in para 1.5 of Annexure to Board's letter No. E(G}85 QR1-9 dated 15/1/90. The said instructions provide for retention of accommodation at the previous place of posting for a limited period of 2 months. Queries have been received from some quarters regarding the period of retention to be permitted to Railway Audit staff in the event of their transfer from one place to another. In this connection it is once again clarified and reiterated that the provisions contained in Railway Board's instructions No. E(G)85 QR1-9 dated 15/1/90 would govern retention of accommodation in the case of transfer of Railway Audit staff from one place to another.



No.P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/49/1238 Dated 29.03.06

Sub: Clarification with regard to appointment of Presenting Officers in all major penalty disciplinary cases. A clarification was sought from Railway Board vide this Railway’s letter under reference whether the Presenting Officer should be appointed invariably in all Disciplinary Enquiries. Board has advised inter-alia vide letter No.E(D&A) 2006/RG6-2 dated 15.2.2006. This is published for information, guidance and necessary action after

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deleting Para 3. Board's letters No. E(D&A)75 RG6-32 dated 23.8.75, No. E(D&A)78 RG6-3 dated 20/22.1.79, E(D&A) 70 RG6-41 dated 20.10.71 and E(D&A) 2000 RG6-60 dated 9.5.2001 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos.260/75, 41/79, 301/71 & 70/01 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(D&A) 2006/RG6-2 dated 15.2.2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Clarification with regard to appointment of Presenting Officers in all major penalty disciplinary cases.

Ref: CPO/SECR letter No. PB/CPO/COURT/D&A/CAT /05/10035 dated 22.12.2005

The matter has been examined. It is advised that the issue whether the Presenting Officers should be appointed invariably in all disciplinary inquiries has already been examined in the recent past in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training and Ministry of Law and it was decided that appointment of Presenting Officers invariably in all disciplinary inquiries is not obligatory. This is not a requirement under the extant rules nor the same is feasible or even desirable. Presenting Officers are generally appointed in difficult cases so that the evidence is properly marshalled, witnesses are effectively examined and cross-examined, material facts are brought out etc. so that a clear picture of the prosecution case emerges before the inquiry officer. Such an assistance to the inquiry officer to appreciate the case is not warranted in majority of cases especially those relating to Non-gazetted officials.

1.1 It will also be noticed from the instructions contained in Board's letters, No. E(D&A)75 RG6-32 dated 23.8.75 and No. E(D&A)78 RG6-3 dated 20/22.1.79 that initially the practice was for appointing Presenting Officers only in respect of inquiries against Gazetted Officers conducted by the CVC through their CDIs and it was subsequently extended, firstly to departmental inquiries against Non-gazetted officials initiated at the instance of SPE/CBI and then to departmental inquiries arising out of vigilance investigations also but in both cases a clear stipulation was made that Presenting Officers will be appointed in exceptionally difficult cases only and that the Presenting Officers will be nominated by the CBI/Vigilance from their own existing personnel without asking for creation of any additional post or extra staff.

2. In so far as the role of inquiry officer in the absence of nomination of Presenting Officer in a disciplinary case is concerned, instructions contained in Board's letter, No. E(D&A) 70 RG6-41 dated 20.10.71 already stipulates that where the Presenting Officer is not appointed, the Inquiry officer may himself examine and cross-examine the witnesses, for the inquiry officer is after all appointed to find out the truth in the charges and the power of examining, crossexamining the witnesses is therefore, inherent in him. To guard against any possibility of an inquiry officer(s) overstepping his limits, the instructions have also been issued under Board's letter, No. E(D&A) 2000 RG6-60 dated 9.5.2001 clearly bringing out the role expected of the inquiry officers and emphasising that the inquiry officer should be more careful in cases where the Presenting Officer has not been appointed and the inquiry officer has therefore to examine/cross-examine the witnesses to find out the truth in the charges.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/85/1239 Dated 29.03.06

Sub: Disbursement of Pension through Public Sector Banks- Payment of Dearness Relief (DR). A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/AC-II/21/2 dated 9-3-2006 RBA No.7/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/AC-II/21/2 dated 9-3-2006 RBA No.7/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Disbursement of Pension through Public Sector Banks- Payment of Dearness Relief (DR).

A copy of RBI's letter no. DGBA.GAD.No.H.11303/45.01.003/2005-06 dated 6.2.06 on above subject to obviate inordinate delays in release of Dearness Relief (DR)/other allowances by pension paying banks as announced by government from time to time is sent herewith for information and necessary action. DA: As above.

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

www.rbi.org.in RBI/2006/296 DGBA.GAD.No. H. 11303 /45.01.003/2005-06 February '06, 2006/Magha 17, 1927 (Saka)

Sub: Disbursement of pension through Public Sector Banks - payment of Dearness Relief (DR)

Reserve Bank has been receiving large number of complaints from pensioners regarding delay in release of Dearness Relief (DR)/other allowances by Agency banks as announced by Government from time to time.

2. In order to obviate the time lag between the issue of Orders by the Government on DR and other allowances etc., pension paying banks had been advised vide our circulars Nos.DGBA.GAD No.H-506/45.01.001/2002-03 and DGBA.GAD.H-177/45.01.003/2004-05 dated April 12, 2003 and September 8, 2004 respectively to act directly on the copies of such orders which may be supplied by Government through Post/Fax/e-mail in this respect or by accessing the web site of concemed pension paying authorities without waiting for receipt of further instructions from Reserve Bank of India.

3. We once again request that the pension paying banks may put in place a mechanism to immediately obtain copies of Government Orders and release it to the pension paying branches for action at their end. The intention is that pensioners should get the benefits announced by Government in the succeeding month's pension payment itself. The Controlling Offices/Head Offices of Agency banks should closely monitor and supervise timely and correct disbursement of government pension to eligible pensioners.

4. We also advise that in the cases of Central Civil and Railway Pensioners, the pension paying banks should endorse the names of nominees as per nomination forms A & B on the front page of the pass book. The branches may be advised to ensure that the procedures laid down in Schemes for Disbursement of Pensions to Pensioners by Public Sector Banks are followed scrupulously.

5. In order to create better awareness among staff about pension payment schemes/rules, banks may include this as an integral part of the training programmes conducted by their training establishments. We also suggest that knowledge of pension rules may be given due weightage in the appraisals made on staff and officers.

Sd/-(M.T. Varghese) General Manager


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/127/1240 Dated 30.03.06

Sub: Payment of salary through banks A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2004/AC-II/21/13 Dated 16/03/06 RBA No. 11/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2004/AC-II/21/13 Dated 16/03/06 RBA No. 11/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Payment of salary through banks.

It has been brought to the notice of this Ministry that the salary cheques are still being handed over to Group 'C' & 'D' employees on some of the Railways. In this regard your kind attention is invited to Board's instructions on the above subject, last reiterated vide letter of even no. dt 12.8.05 wherein it has been clearly advised that salary payment should be directly credited to savings bank account of employees and not paid through cheque unless specifically requested. It is, therefore, requested to review the position obtaining on your Railway to ensure strict compliance of Board's instruction in the matter.

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2. Further it is necessary to liaise with the banks and explore the feasibility of offering schemes by the banks so as to encourage the employees to open bank accounts and opt for salary payment through banks.

3. Please ensure that staff grievances in this regard, if any, are redressed promptly.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/122/1231 Dated 30.03.06

Sub: Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG )1-2006/PM1/4 dated 22.03.2006 RBEstt. No.35/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I-97/PM1/27 dt.04.03.98 and letter of same number dt. 17.06.98 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 72/98 & 152/98 respectively Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG )1-2006/PM1/4 dated 22.03.2006 RBEstt. No.35/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

As the Railways are aware for promotion of non-gazetted staff to posts classified as 'Selection' the heading "Personality, Address, leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" carries a weightage of 20 marks in case of selections for promotion to posts in the normal hierarchy with the exception of the category of Motorman where the marks allotted to this factor have been earmarked for Aptitude Test. In case of General Posts the heading carries a weightage of 30 marks except in case of ASMs and Asstt. Loco Pilots(Dsl/Elect.) where the marks allotted to this heading have been distributed between Aptitude Test and Academic/Technical Qualifications as 20 marks and 10 marks respectively.

2. Even though the extant procedure provides that the assessment under the heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" should be based on actual remarks against the relevant columns in the Annual Confidential Reports so as to ensure objectivity it appears that some confusion still exists on some of the Railways regarding its assessment and an impression has also been created that with the elimination of viva-voce in the departmental selections this heading gets merged with written test probably under the impression that assessment of these traits/qualities can be done in a personal interview which indeed was the case prior to issue of instructions contained in this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I-97/PM1/27 dt.04.03.98 followed by ACS No.46 issued under this Ministry's letter of same number dt. 17.06.98. The Staff side have also taken up the issue in the forum of DC-JCM.

3. The matter has been carefully considered by the Ministry of Railways. It has been decided to altogether do away with the heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure and redistribute the marks allotted to this heading wherever and to the extent necessary to other factors in the following manner: (i) The marks allotted to Professional ability viz. Written Test and/or viva-voce will remain unchanged. The marks allotted to the heading Aptitude test wherever applicable will also remain unchanged. (ii) In the selection for promotion to posts in the normal hierarchy while no change in the allotment of marks is required in the case of selection for promotion to the post of Motormen in which the heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" already stands replaced by heading "Aptitude Test" in respect of others out of the 20 marks allotted to this heading while 5 marks may be added to the heading "Seniority" the remaining 15 marks may be added to the heading "Record of Service' thereby making these two headings as carrying weightage of 20 marks and 30 marks respectively in place of 15 each hitherto.

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(iii) In the Selection for General Posts while in case of selections for promotion to the posts of ASMs and Asstt. Loco Pilots(Dsl/Elect) where Aptitude Test carrying 20 marks is applicable, 10 marks hitherto allotted to the heading "Academic/Technical Qualification" will be added to the heading "Record of Service" raising the marks under this heading from the existing 20 to 30, in respect of other posts like Personnel Inspectors, Law Assistants etc. The heading "Record of Service” will carry 30 marks instead of 20 marks. Accordingly the Maximum Marks for these latter type of posts will be 80 instead of the normal 100.

4. It has also been decided that the redistribution of marks as prescribed above will be applicable to the selections notified on or after the date of issue of this letter.

5. All the remaining procedure prescribed for holding selections including the procedure prescribed for assessment of the various factors and the eligibility conditions for being placed on the panel will remain unaltered. 6. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I, 1989 Edition should also be amended as per ACS No.183 enclosed. Encl:ACS No.183.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I. 1989

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.183. Chapter II, Section 'B' - Rules governing the promotion of Group 'C' staff.

In the existing para 219:

I. Substitute the following for the existing table below sub- para (g):-.

Factors/Headings Maximum Marks Qualifying Marks (i) Professional ability 50 30 (ii) Record of Service 30 - (iii) Seniority 20 - Total 100 60

II. Delete the existing Note (i) below sub-para (g).

III. Renumber the existing Notes (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) below sub-para (g) as Notes(i),(ii),(iii)&(iv) respectively.

IV. The words and figures ‘Note (iii)’ appearing in the existing Note (iv) (renumbered as Note(iii) ) below sub-para (g) should be read as ‘Note(ii)

V. Substitute the following for the existing table below clause(i) of sub-para (j ):-

Factors/Headings Maximum Marks Qualifying Marks (1) Professional ability 50 30 (2i) Record of Service 30 - Total 80 48

VI. Substitute the following for the existing Note (i) below clause (i) of sub-para (j):- " Note (i): The assessment under heading (2) above will be governed by the provisions contained in Note (i) below sub-para (g) above."

VII. Substitute the following for the existing Note (ii) below clause (i) of sub-para (j ):- "Note(ii): In the case of selection for promotion to the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilots (Diesel/Electric) and ASMs the distribution of marks amongst various headings in lieu of headings in the table below clause(i) of sub. para (j ) shall be as follows:

Factors/Headings Maximum Marks Qualifying Marks Professional ability 50 30 Record of Service 30 - Aptitude Test 20 Minimum cut off as may be decided by RDSO

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Total 100 60 (Authority: Ministry of Railway's letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/4 dt.22..03.2006)

Estt Rule No 52/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/123/1367 dated 6-4-2006

Sub: Counting of service rendered in the old unit on' own request transfer for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit.

A copy of Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/5 dated 21.03.2006 RBE No. 34/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-96/PM4/14 dated 17.04.1997 was published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No. 85/97.

Copy of Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/5 dated 21.03.2006 RBE No. 34/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Counting of service rendered in the old unit on ‘own request transfer’ qualifying service for promotion in new unit.

As the Railways are aware in terms of extant instructions staff transferred on request basis are treated as direct recruits in the new seniority unit/cadre for the purpose of seniority and the service rendered in the absorbing unit alone counts for eligibility wherever a minimum length of service is specified as a condition for consideration for promotion including promotion to general selection posts. 2. Both the federations viz. AIRF and NFIR have requested for reconsideration of the above instructions and have requested that the total service of the employee i.e. in the old as well as in the new unit/cadre should be taken into account for determining his eligibility for promotion in the new unit.

3.The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and in partial modification of instructions contained in this Ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-96/PM4/14 dated 17.04.1997 decided that :- (i) While persons who seek transfer on request basis will continue to be assigned bottom seniority in new unit/cadre as per the extant procedure, the service rendered by them in the old unit may be reckoned for determining their eligibility wherever a minimum length of service is prescribed as a condition for promotion including promotion to General Posts in the new unit, subject to the condition that the service so allowed to be counted does not exceed the length of service of their immediate senior in the new unit; and (ii) The benefit of counting of service at (i) above will be applicable only in those cases where the staff join the new unit on request transfer in the same category of posts. For example this benefit will be admissible in a case where an ASM/SM in the old unit joins on request transfer in another unit as ASM but not in a case where a Commercial Clerk in the old unit joins on request transfer in another unit as Office Clerk.

4. These instructions will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter.



Sub :- Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' through 70% selection. A copy of Railway Board's letter No. 2002/2/49 dated 07-08-2002 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter No. E(GP)81/1/18 dated 9-04-81 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 116/81.

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Copy of Railway Board's letter No. 2002/2/49 dated 07-08-2002 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub :- Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' through 70% selection.

Ref:- Southern Railway's letter No. P607/HQA/Admn./MAS/70%/2002- 2003 dated 9-7-2002

The matter has been considered by the Board from the clarifications sought in your letter mentioned above. It appears that while determining the Zone of consideration, Board's instructions on the subject have not been constructed properly.

2.0 In regard to the clarifications it is advised that in terms of extant provisions vide Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)81/1/18 dated 9-04-81, E(GP)85/1/78 dated 10/09/86 and E(GP)87/2/72 dated 11-1-88 the zone of consideration for the selection for 14 (UR-11, SC-2, ST-l) vacancies will be determined as under:

No. of vacancies 14(UR-11,SC-2,.ST-1) No. to be called 42 (UR-40, SC-2)(2 SC candidates were in the field

but no ST candidate could be located) No. of employees within this field who have failed twice in earlier selections.

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No. of employees in the extended field 53 (UR-49, SC-4) (2 more SC candidates located but still no ST candidate is located)

Willingness received from 32 (UR-29, SC-3) No. of employees not willing 21(UR-20, SC-1) No. to be called from the reserve list 21 The point in seniority list up to which field is to be extended

74 (53+21)

3.0 It is noticed from the above that amongst the first 42 candidates, there are 2 SC candidates. The next 11 candidates include 2 more SC candidates. Out of 4 SC candidates available, 1 candidate is not willing to appear in the selection. As such 3 SC candidates are already available within the zone of consideration. Even if one ST candidate is located in the field of 74 he/she would be considered against the post reserved for ST. However, if no such candidate is located there is no provision under the extant rules, for going down the seniority list further for search of an ST candidate since the field has already been extended due to other reasons up to 74 point in the seniority list i.e. more than 5 times the number of vacancies (14x5=70). It is also clarified that the initial field is 3 times the total number of vacancies and not separately 3 times the vacancies for General and SC/ST candidates as seem to have been interpreted by the Railway.

4.0 If with reference to the position brought out in the above paragraphs, any further clarifications are required a reference may be sent to the Board.


Dated 12-04-2006 No. P-HQ/ Ruling/Retirement Benefits/86/1397

Subject :- Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Railway pensioners/ Family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2004 clarification regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/l dated 09/03/2006 RBE No.28/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No:- PC-V/2004/A/DA/l dated 09/03/2006 RBE No.28/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Railway pensioners/ Family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2004 clarification regarding

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A copy of Office Memorandum No.41/13/2005-P&PW(G) dated I/2/2006 Of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & pensions (Department of pension & Pensioners Welfare) on above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action.

No.41/13/2005-P&PW(G)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

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

Khan Market, New Delhi 110003. 1st February, 2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension to Central government pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f. 1.4.2004 - clarification regarding.

Consequent on merger of 50% Dearness Relief with pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.4.2004, the existing pensioner/family pensioner will be eligible for pension/family pension + Dearness Pension/Dearness family pension + Dearness Relief on both (Pension/family pension +Dearness Pension/Dearness family pension) from 1.4.2004. Complaints have been received that banks are not making payment of Dearness Pension and Dearness Relief to family pensioners.

2. The amount payable to pensioners/family pensioners w.e.f.. 1.4.2004 is given below for guidance of Pension Disbursing Authorities. All Pension Disbursing Authorities are requested to make necessary, entries in PPOs on the basis of this table.

Pensioners/family pensioners Entitlement (a)Existing Pensioner/family pensioner drawing pension/family pension on 1.4.2004

i) Basic Pension/family Pension, (ii) plus Dearness pension/Dearness family Pension (i.e. Dearness Relief equivalent to 50% of Basic Pension/family pension as on 1.4.2004), (iii) plus Dearness Relief on both (i)& (ii) above.

(b) (b) Family pensioner whose family pension sanctioned prior to 1.4.2004 but became payable on or after 1.4.2004.(c)

(i) Basic family pension, (ii) plus Dearness family Pension (i.e. Dearness Relief equivalent to 50% of Basic family Pension as on 1.4.2004), (iii) plus Dearness Relief on both (i) & (ii) above

(c) Pensioner/family pensioner whose Pension/Family pension sanctioned on or after 1.4.2004.

(i) Basic Pension/family Pension (ii) plus Dearness Relief

(M.P Singh), Director

Estt Rule No 55/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/64/1398 Dated 12-04-2006 Subject :- Delegation of Powers to General Managers of New Zones.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(X)II-2006/PW/1 dated 06/03/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10 dated 9/01/2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 13/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No:- F(X)II-2006/PW/1 dated 06/03/2006, addressed to the General Manager SECR

Subject :- Delegation of Powers to General Managers of New Zones.

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In terms of Item no.17 of Schedule of Powers issued vide Board's letter No.F(X)II-2003/PW/10 dated 9/1/2004 General Managers can hire motor vehicles for specific occasions. 2. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided by Board that General Managers of new Zones may hire vehicles on a regular basis for use of officers with the personal concurrence of FA&CAO. These powers are to be exercised personally by General Managers and can not be redelegated. 3. The number of vehicles to be hired will be need based and utmost economy may be exercised while sanctioning hiring of vehicles.

4. A report on number of vehicles hired may be sent to Board's Office. 5. Other instructions of item no. 17 will remain unchanged.


No. P- HQ/Ruling/R.I. Act /03/1399 Dated 12-04-2006 Subject :- Right to Information Act-2005 - Implementation of the Provisions of the Act – regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2005/PR/15/3/122 dated 02/03/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even No. dated 12/7/05 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 198/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2005/PR/15/3/122 dated 02/03/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Subject :- Right to Information Act-2005 - Implementation of the Provisions of the Act – regarding.

Attention is invited to the letter of even number dated 12.7.2005 on the subject of introducing all the Public Authorities under the Ministry of Railways to the Right to Information Act, 2005 with a request to set up the necessary infrastructure to deal with the requests for information, appeal etc under the Act, to designate PIOs/ APIOs and Appellate Authorities; to maintain the records duly catalogued and indexed in a manner and the form which facilitates the right to information; to computerize all records (that are appropriate to be computerized) within a reasonable time and subject to availability of resources and connect through a network all over the country on different systems; to publish the documents, (mentioned in section-4 (1) (b) of the Act); to publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing the decisions which affect public; to provide reasons for administrative or quasi-judicial decisions to affected persons; to provide as much information suo motu through various means including internet, so that the public has minimum resort to the use of the Act to obtain information; to disseminate information widely and to ensure that the information is easily accessible to the extent possible in electronic format (by uploading more and more information on respective websites). It had, further been advised to devise a system of monitoring and maintenance of the records relating to the receipt/disposal of the requests under the Act and to send the necessary details to the PIO for onward transmission to the Central Information Commission. It is expected that these areas have been accorded top priority to ensure that there is no default in the implementation of the provisions of the Act. 2.In this connection, it may further be mentioned that recently the Central Information Commission held a review Meeting with various Ministries /Departments of the Government of India to discuss the working of the Act and their experience with respect to the difficulties being faced in its implementation in various Public Authorities. After discussion, the Commission had drawn attention and suggested measures to tackle the issues with a positive frame of mind by the Ministries /Departments and to ensure implementation in respect of all the Public Authorities under their control. The suggestions given by the Commission are mentioned below.

(i) It has to be ensured that the citizens of India have an access to any piece of information from the Public Authorities unless it is covered by any of the exemptions available in the Act itself.

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applicant to state the reasons therefor. As such, even if a Public Authority has designed any form, the applications on plain paper should also be accepted and the applicants should not be forced to state reasons for seeking information.

(iii) All the Public Authorities should make suitable arrangements for receiving the applications and the fees and issuance of the receipts thereof at a convenient and easily accessible place (with proper signage) within their office premises.

(iv) All the Public Authorities should create awareness among people about the particulars of the PIO (to whom the applications are to be addressed and sent)" and the particulars of the Accounts Officer (in whose favour the Demand Drafts for the prescribed fees are to be drawn) besides keeping this information on their respective websites to enable the citizens to send their applications (along with the fee) by post instead of need for physically visiting the office premises.

(v) In case a person, instead of sending his application to the PIO, writes to the Head of Department or any other Official of a Public Authority, it should be ensured , that the application reaches the PIO of the said Public Authority.

(vi) Sufficiently senior and competent officers should be designated as PIOs and Appellate Authorities so that the implementation of the provisions of the Act is not hampered.

(vii) While disposing of the applications, the PIOs and the Appellate authorities. should make a reasoned speaking order.

(viii) It is necessary to have a monitoring system for collecting compiling and sending the data relating to the implementation of the provisions of the Act to the PIO of the Ministry for submitting the annual feedback to the Commission in time.

3.It is desired that immediate necessary action may please be taken on the suggestions of the Commission (listed above) to ensure implementation of the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in letter and spirit.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/50/1400 Dated 12-04-2006

Subject:- Private loans taken by Railway employees from banks/ non- Railway thrift societies etc.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006/ACII/17/1 dated 14/03/2006 RBA No.9/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006/ ACII /17/1 dated 14/03/2006 RBA No.9/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject:- Private loans taken by Railway employees from banks/ non- Railway thrift societies etc.

Of late references are being received from Banks/ Non- Railway Thrift Societies etc. seeking Board's intervention for recovery of loan taken by Railway employees there from. It is also seen that such employees have submitted undertaking, signed by Railway authorities agreeing to recover loan repayments from their salary and remit the same to banks, if so requested by banks.

In this regard, it is stated that extant rule do not permit such arrangement of recovery of private loans taken by Railway employees from banks /non- Railway thrift societies etc, from their salary for remittance to such banks/ societies. Railway administrations should not act as a guarantor, on behalf of the Railway employees in such cases. Necessary instructions in this regard may therefore be issued to all concerned.

Further, whenever, instances of taking loans, non-repayment etc by Railway employees on their own comes to the

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notice of Railway administrations it should be examined whether there has been any violation of Railway Service (Conduct) Rules, 1966. If so, necessary action may please be taken against such employees. Estt Rule No 58/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/69/1401 Dated 12-04-2006

Subject:- Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.).

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)I- 2006/PM7/6 dated 23/03/2006 RBE No. 36/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)I- 2006/PM 7/6 dated 23/03/2006 RBE No. 36/2006, addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject:- Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot(Diesel/Elect.).

As the Railways are aware the educational qualification of course completed Act Apprenticeship pass in Electrical /Mechanical /Electronics Engg. trade or Matriculation with ITI as an additional preferable qualification in these trades has been laid down for induction of skilled artisans & Group 'D' staff fulfilling the conditions of service & age against 50% promotion quota in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilots (Diesel/Elect). 2.NFIR has brought to Board's notice that on some of the Zonal Railways persons appointed as skilled artisans on compassionate grounds with the qualification of Matriculation but not in possession of ITI qualification are not being considered eligible for lateral induction as Asstt. Loco Pilots (Diesel/Elect) against 50% quota. It is clarified that since Matriculation has been prescribed as one of the educational qualifications for induction as Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.), the qualification of ITI being only an additional preferable qualification, the Matriculate staff having the qualification of Matriculation but not ITI are also eligible to appear in the selection for induction as Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.) against 50% quota.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/65/1402 Dated 12-04-2006

Subject:- Cash Imprest to the Principals of Training Centre.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/51 dated 29/03/2006 RBE No. 38/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(MPP)2005/3/51 dated 29/03/2006 RBE No.38/2006, addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject:- Cash Imprest to the Principals of Training Centre.

The Committee of the Running Staff has inter-alia recommended for grant of cash imprest to the Principals of Training centres. The matter has been considered in consultation with the associate finance and it has been decided that:-

(a) the Principals of training centres who are in SAG/SG/JAG may be granted a cash imprest of Rs.5000/- recoupable every month and the principals of other training. Centers, who are in Sr. Scale /Jr. Scale, Rs. 2500/-per month for providing back up reading materials to the trainees on need based; and (b) the above cash imprest be provided in terms of para1052 of Indian Railway Financial Code 1982-1st Edition wherein the GMs have full powers to sanction imprests and can further delegate his powers to authorities subordinate to him.

This issue with the approval of the associate finance of the Ministry of Railways.

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Accordingly, Railways may kindly take further action at their end. Estt Rule No 60/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/ 128/1403 Dated 13.04.06

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2006

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 5.4.2006 (RBE No 46/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 13.10.2005 (RBE No.172/2005) & No.PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 16.10.1997 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.255/2005 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 146/97 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 5.4.2006 (RBE No 46/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR


Reference to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 13.10.2005 (S.No.PC-V/460 RBE No.172/2005) on the subject mentioned above .The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees with effect from 1st January 2006 shall stand modified as follows:-

Date from which payable Rate of Dearness Allowance per month 01.01.2006 24% of pay

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3 and 4 of this Ministry’s letter No.PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 16.10.1997 (S.No. PC-V/3, RBE No. 139/97) shall continue to be applicable, while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional instalment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill for April, 2006, and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fraction of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways


No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/45/1572 Dated 18.04.06

Sub: Manpower planning-norms.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2001/Elect(G)/138/3 dt. 16.3.06 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2001/Elect(G)/138/3 dt. 16.3.06 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Manpower planning-norms.

Norms of the staff in various maintenance activities has been engaging the attention of the Board for quite sometime now. It has been decided that the following norms, should be adopted for the maintenance of electrical assets:

1.1 ELECTRIC LOCOS:

I Locos with Hitachi Traction Motors (freight) 5.5 staff per loco II All other locos including coaching locos with Hitachi traction motors 6.5 staff per loco

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III AC-DC locos and DC locos 7.0 staff per loco

1.2 TRACTION DISTRIBUTION: I AC OHE excluding suburban divisions 0.45 staff per TKM II AC OHE for suburban divisions i.e. Sealdah, Howrah, Delhi & Chennai etc. 0.7 staff per TKM III DC OHE (CR & WR) 1.74 staff per TKM

There may, however, be minor variations from division to division depending on the special circumstances such as the maintenance of 220/132/110/66 KV transmission lines and grid sub stations being done by the Railways, preponderance of the corrosive atmosphere, coastal areas etc. for which additional requirement over and above what is mentioned above may be duly considered. This may be considered by the General Manager in consultation with Finance depending upon the merits of the case.

1.3 EMUs/MEMUs (MAINTENANCE SHEDS/DEPOTS):

I Per equated Unit of EMU (1MC +2TCs) 7.0 staff per unit II Per equated unit of MEMU (IMC +3 TCs) 7.0 staff per unit

The above is only for the day-to-day maintenance of the EMUs/MEMUs stock. Additional staff, as justified, may be provided wherever POH of the stock is also being carried out in the maintenance sheds.

1.4 GENERAL POWER SUPPLY:- 0.20 staff/1000 units per month Minor variations, however, may be necessary in case of some divisions depending upon the extent of geographical area covered and the reliability of power supply.

2. You are, therefore, requested to review the strength of staff in each activity area and intimate your action plan for effective rightsizing of the organization.

3. This letter supersedes earlier letters of even number dated 5.11.2002, 13.11.2002 on the subject & Finance (Estt.) letter no. F(E)I/2005/Misc/7 dt 10.5.2005.

4. All the figures mentioned are inclusive of Leave reserve (LR) & Rest givers (RG)

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Dte. of Ministry of Railways.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/15/1573 Dated 18.04.06

Sub: Cash payment in lieu of unutilized earned leave on the date of retirement to the Central Government employees who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under the disciplinary rules.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2006/LE-1/1 dated 20.03.2006 RBE No. 29/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. F(E)III-77/LE-1/4 dated 12.8.87 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 252/87. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2006/LE-1/1 dated 20.03.2006 RBE No. 29/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Cash payment in lieu of unutilized earned leave on the date of retirement to the Central Government employees who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under the disciplinary rules.

In terms of the instructions issued vide Board's letter No. F(E)III-77/LE-1/4 dated 12.8.87, a Railway servant, who is compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under disciplinary rules and the disciplinary authority has imposed any reduction in the amount of his pension (including gratuity) under Rule 64 of the Railway Services (Pension)

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Rules, 1993 he is not being allowed encashment of leave on such retirement.

2. The demand of the Staff Side to allow encashment of unutilized earned leave to those Central Government employees, who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment and in whose case a cut in pension (including gratuity) has been imposed by the Disciplinary authority has been under consideration of the Government in the Department of Personnel & Training in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and it has now been decided that in such cases where the Government/Railway servants are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment and in whose cases even if a cut in pension (including gratuity) has been ordered, the benefit of encashment of earned leave at the time of such retirement shall be allowed.

3. Accordingly, the President, in exercise of powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, is pleased to direct that Railway Ministry's decision 4' given under Rule 550 A of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, Fifth Edition - 1985 (Second Reprint Edition) 2003 may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 98 enclosed. The amendment shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 13.2.2006.

Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. I, Fifth Edition - 1985 (Second Reprint Edition) 2003

CHAPTER-5 LEAVE RULES

Advance Correction Slip No. 98 Rule 550 A

Replace Railway Ministry's decision 4' under Rule 550-A by the following:

" Railway Ministry's decision 4 - Encashment of un utilized leave on average pay (LAP) will be allowed to those Railway servants who are compulsorily retired as a measure of punishment under the disciplinary rules even if a cut in pension (including gratuity) has been ordered. In such cases, the authority competent to grant leave can sanction cash equivalent of leave salary for leave on average pay (LAP), if any, at the credit of Railway servants on the date of such retirement, subject to a maximum number of days permissible under the rule, in the manner specified in Railway Ministry's decision No.1 of Rule 550-A."

(Authority: Railway Board's letters No. F(E)III/2006/LE-1/1 dated 20.03.2006) Estt Rule No 63/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/125/1574 Dated 19.04.06

Sub: Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20 dated 27.03.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action..

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20 dated 27.03.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500.

Reference Southern Railway's letter No.P(GS)268/XII/PI/Gr.I dt 01.03.2006 on the above subject.

2. The appreciation made in last paragraph of Railway's letter under reference is confirmed. Accordingly a P.I in grade Rs. 5000-8000 who has completed a minimum of three years service in the grade will be eligible to appear in the LDCE.

Estt Rule No 64/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/126/1575 Dated 19.04.06

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Sub: Transfer of Catering Services to IRCTC along with Staff- Promotion in Railways and in IRCTC.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2003/PM3/5 dated 29.3.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.. Ministry's earlier letter of same number dt 2.4.2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 363/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2003/PM3/5 dated 29.3.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Transfer of Catering Services to IRCTC along with Staff- Promotion in Railways and in IRCTC.

Reference IRCTC's letters No.IRCTC/HRD/Catering/Promotion dt.16.02.2006 and No.IRCTC/HRD/Catering/Promotion/55 dt.20.03.2006 on the above subject.

2. It is advised that wherever IRCTC can carryon selection/suitability tests etc. they may approach the concerned Railways directly as earlier mentioned in this Ministry's earlier letter of same number dt 2.4.2004. No further instructions are required to be issued from Board.

3. It may, however, be clarified that since seniority units are not to be changed the transfer if necessitated by promotion should be within the existing seniority unit.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/61/1576 Dated 19.04.06

Sub: Grant of Special Casual Leave and issue of Special Passes to Railway servants for participation in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Sports)2005/Policy/15(KMY/SCL) dated 21-3-2006 RBE NO.33/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.. Ministry's letter Nos. E(W) 89SP1-5 dated 02.02.1990 and E(W)96PS5-14/8 dated 11.06.1997 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 47/90 & 122/97 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Sports)2005/Policy/15(KMY/SCL) dated 21-3-2006 RBE NO.33/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub :- Grant of Special Casual Leave and issue of Special Passes to Railway servants for participation in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Reference is invited to this Ministry's letter Nos. E(W) 89SP1-5 dated 02.02.1990 and E(W)96PS5-14/8 dated 11.06.1997 regarding grant of Special Casual Leave and issue of Special Passes to Railway servants for participation in Mountaineering and Trekking expeditions.

2. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been recognised as a Trekking expedition by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation(IMF). It has, therefore, been decided by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) that Railway servants, who participate in the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi), may be granted Special Casual Leave and issued Special Passes, as per their entitlements in terms of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993) and as laid down in this Ministry's letters referred to in Para 1 above.

3. These instructions are effective from 01.04.2005.



No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/129/1577 Dated 19.04.06

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Sub: Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to the new Zone/new Divisions- Regarding

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 22.3.2006 RBE No.32/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.. Board’s letters of even number dated 15.4.1999, 9.3.2004 and 9.8.2005 & No.E(G)2005 QR1-2 dated 10.2.2006 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 111/99 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 107/2004, 226/2005 & 31/2006 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 22.3.2006 RBE No.32/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject: Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees posted to the new Zone/new Divisions- Regarding

Regarding. Attention is invited to the instructions contained in Board’s letters of even number dated 15.4.1999, 24.8.2001, 9.3.2004 and 9.8.2005 on the above subject permitting grant of House Rent Allowance at the rates admissible at the last place of posting in respect of Railway employees posted to new Zones/new Divisions on fulfillment of the specified conditions. The sanction contained in the above letters was valid for the period from 6.1.1997 to 31.3.2001 and then from 2.9.2002 to 31.3.2006. No special dispensation in the matter of grant of house rent allowance thus existed for the railway employees posted to the new zones/ divisions during the period from 1.4.2001 to 1.9.2002.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board subsequent to issue of letter No.E(G)2005 QR1-2 dated 10.2.2006 and it has been decided that Railway employees posted to the new zones/divisions may be allowed house rent allowance for the period 1.4.2001 to 1.9.2002 also on the same terms and conditions laid down in the letter dated 15.4.1999 ibid and as amended/clarified from time to time.



No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/1/1675 Dated 19.04.06

Sub: Forwarding of applications for outside posts- Amendment of M.C. No. 30

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/AP/2 dated 30-3-2006 RBE No.40/2006 S.C.No.2 to M.C.No.30 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.. Ministry of Railways letter No. E(NG)I-90/AP/3 dated 15.7.91 & No. E(NG)I-96/AP/2(1) dated 16.8.99 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos. 243/99. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/AP/2 dated 30-3-2006 RBE No.40/2006 S.C.No.2 to M.C.No.30 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Forwarding of applications for outside posts- Amendment of M.C. No. 30

Reference Master Circular No.30 circulated under Ministry of Railways letter No. E(NG)I-90/AP/3 dated 15.7.91 on the above subject, as amended vide SC No.1 issued under this Ministry's letter No. E(NG)I-96/AP/2(1) dated 16.8.99.

2. Following modifications may be made in the MC No. 30. i) In the existing para 9.1 add the words and its undertakings/autonomous bodies etc." after the word " Governments" appearing in the third line. ii) Delete the existing sub-para (ii) of para 9.1 iii) Delete the existing sub-para (vii) of para 9.1 iv) Re-number the existing sub-paras (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi) as (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) respectively. v) Delete the existing para 9.2 inserted by this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I/96/AP/2(1) dt 16.8.99.

(Authority: Ministry of Railways letter No. E(NG)I-2006/AP/2 dated 30-3-2006)

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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Deputation/2/1676 Dated 20.04.06

Sub: Amendment to IREM

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/AP/2. dated 30.3.2006 RBE No.41/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/AP/2. dated 30.3.2006 RBE No.41/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Amendment to IREM.

The Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I, 1989 Edition may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No. 182 enclosed. DA: ACS No.182

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL-VOLUME-I .(1989 EDITION)

CHAPTER XIV SECTION 'B' PROCEDURE GOVERNING FORWARDING OF APPLICATIONS FOR POSTS OUTSIDE RAILWAYS.

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No. 182

Substitute the following for the existing Para 1406(1):

" 1406. The applications of railway employees for posts under State Governments and their undertakings etc. may be forwarded subject to the provisions of para 1404 and instructions issued from time to time and within the limit laid down for forwarding applications for outside posts.

(Authority:- Railway Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I/2006/AP/2 dt.30.3.2006).


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/70/1677 Dated 21.04.06

Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)II/95/RR-1/26 dt. 05.4.2006 RBE No.43/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter of even number dated 3.12.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 110/2003.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)II/95/RR-1/26 dt. 05.4.2006 RBE No.43/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

Kindly refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 3.12.2003, forwarding therewith a copy of the Notification No.15012/7/1991 Estt(D) dated 10.11.2003 issued by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) on the subject quoted above.

Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further 'notification of same number dated 6.12.2005, extending the relaxation of age limit in favour of the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government for a a further period of two years beyond 31.12.2005 i.e. up to 31.12.2007. A copy of the same is enclosed for guidance and compliance. D.A. As above.

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[TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART-II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i) OF THE (EXTRAORDINARY) GAZETTE OF INDIA].

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Dated the 6th December, 2005

NOTIFICATION

G.S.R.(E) In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution, and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1997, namely: 1. (1) These rules may be called the Residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2005

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Residents of Jammu and Kashmir (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Recruitment to Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules,1997, in rule 1, in sub-rule(3), for the figures "2005", the figures "2007" shall be substituted.

F .NO.15012/7/1991-Estt(D) Sd/-( T. Jacob), Joint Secretary to the Government of India

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Subject:- Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 27.3.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 13.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 5/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 27.3.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Sub: Revision of rental ceilings prescribed for private leased/hired houses for the residential use of railway officers posted on newly created Railway Zones.

Ref: CPO/SECR letter No.P/SECR/Ruling/Quarter/627 dated 21.2.2006 It is clarified that the revised rental ceilings for private leased/hired houses contained in the Board’s letter of even number dated 13.12.2005 is applicable to all cities coming under the newly created Railway zones.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/130/1777 dated 26-4-2006

Subject:- Grant of Composite Transfer Grant - clarification regarding. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2004/AL 28-15 dated 12/01/2005 RBE No. 3/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)I/2004/AL 28-15 dated 12/01/2005 RBE No. 3/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject :- Grant of Composite Transfer Grant - clarification regarding.

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Certain doubts have been raised by one of the Railways regarding grant of Composite Transfer Grant to officers who are transferred and relinquish charge from the old HQs on or before 31.3.04 but join the new HQs on or after 1.4.04. The issues have been examined in Board's office and are clarified as under: Doubt Clarification (i) What should be the Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) payable to a staff/ officer, whose transfer order were issued on or before 31.3.2004, but who joined his new place of posting on or after 01.04.2004.

(i) Entitlement of CTG shall be w.r.t. the pay of the post held by the officer at the time of relinquishment of charge from the old headquarters. For example, if an officer is transferred on or before 31.3.04 and has relinquished the charge of post at the old HQs on or before 31.3.04, his entitlement for CTG shall be w.r.t. the pay of the post drawn by him at that time. Date of joining at the new place of posting on or after 1.4.04 has nothing to do wherein relinquishment of charge at the old HQs has taken place before 1.4.04.

(ii) A staff/officer, who was relieved on or before 31.03.2004, but who joined his new place of posting on or after 01.04.2004.

(ii) As stated in para (i) above, the entitlement for CTG shall be w. r. t. the pay of the post held by the officer on the date he was relieved from the old HQs. Hence, inclusion of component of 50% D.P. (which came into existence w.e.f. 1.4.04) for arriving at the quantum of CTG shall be applicable in case of transfers wherein employees have been relieved on or after 1.4.04 from their old headquarters.

2. Other terms and conditions governing payment of Composite Transfer Grant shall remain unchanged.



Subject:- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway Officers on deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL). A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 RN 5-11 dated 04/02/2005 RBE No. 23/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's' letter No. E(G)2000 QR 1-23 dated 1.6.2001 and Board's letter of even number dated 31.5.2002 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 66/2001 & 72/2002 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 RN 5-11 dated 04/02/2005 RBE No. 23/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway Officers on deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL). In terms of the policy contained in Railway Board's' letter No. E(G)2000 QR 1-23 dated 1.6.2001, Railway officers/staff on deputation to RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. (RCIL) were permitted to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting for a period of 5 years from the date of incorporation of RCIL, i.e., from 26.9.2000 to 25.9.2005 vide Board's letter of even number dated 31.5.2002 subject to payment of rent as specified in the said letter.

RCIL have requested Railway Board for grant of further permission to retain Railway accommodation in favour of, deputationist officers/staff to RCIL. Keeping in view the position brought out by the Corporation, Board have decided to extend the period of retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway employees posted on deputation to RCIL by a further period of one year from 26.9.2005 to 25.9.2006 on the terms and conditions laid down in the letter dated 31.5.2002.



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Subject:- Money value to be credited in the Railway Board Vacancy Bank. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2004/1/98 dated 10/02/2005 RBE No. 26/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 152/2003.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2004/1/98 dated 10/02/2005 RBE No. 26/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject :- Money value to be credited in the Railway Board Vacancy Bank. Attention is drawn to Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 (RBE No.177/2003) wherein it has been stated that the scheme of restructuring is to be a self-financing and expenditure neutral proposition. While crediting money value in the Railways/Railway Board's Vacancy Banks, it may be ensured that surrenders made to the extent of providing matching money value for restructuring are not credited to the vacancy Bank.

This has the concurrence of the associate finance of the Ministry of Railways.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/General/66/1780 dated 26-4-2006

Subject:- Drawal of claim of arrears on minimum benefit of Rs. 100/- on promotion. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 AL 1/39 dated 18/02/2005 RBE No. 29/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(G)99 AL 1/20 dated 7.4.2000, No. F(E)II/99/FR 1/1 dated 27.9.99, Board's letter of the same number dated 26.5.2000 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 73/2000, 264/99 & 119/2000 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 AL 1/39 dated 18/02/2005 RBE No. 29/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject :- Drawal of claim of arrears on minimum benefit of Rs. 100/- on promotion.

As the Railway administration are aware, in terms of paragraph 1004 of IREM Vol. I (1989 edition) read with instructions contained in Board's letter dated 7.4.2000, General Managers are authorized to sanction an investigation of arrear claims when the claim is not over three years old (irrespective of the amount involved) and when the claim is over three years old, but the amount of the claim pertaining to the period beyond three years does not exceed Rs. 5000/-. In terms of para 1005 ibid, in cases where the amount of the claim for the period beyond three years exceeds. Rs. 5000/-, investigation of the portion within the three years limit is sanctioned by the General Manager and, the balance (i.e. portion beyond three years) is referred to Railway Board for orders.

2. In the PNM/AIRF meeting at Board's level it was pointed out that considerable difficulty is being experienced, on the Railways, in finalizing the arrear claims of employees arising out of minimum benefit of Rs. 100/- on promotion, the instructions regarding which were circulated vide letter No. F(E)II/99/FR 1/1 dated 27.9.99, and which were subsequently made effective from 1.1.1996 vide Board's letter of the same number dated 26.5.2000. The Federation had sought a special dispensation to allow the Railways to sanction investigation of arrear claims arising out of implementation of the aforesaid instructions from 1/1/96, without making a reference to the Board for claims beyond 3 years as provided in para 1005 of IREM Vol. I 1989 edition.

3. The matter has been considered by the Board and keeping in view the difficulty faced by the Railways, it has been decided that in cases of arrear claims arising out of antedating of the aforesaid instructions, where the amount of the

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claim for the period beyond 3 years exceeds Rs. 5,000/-, sanction for investigation of the entire claim may be done at the General Manager's level, as a one time exception, in relaxation of para 1005 of IREM Vol. I, 1989 edition.




Subject:- Presentation of Gold plated Medals to retiring railway servants. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2006/WE-5/3 dated 20-3-2006 RBE No. 31/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2006/WE-5/3 dated 20-3-2006 RBE No. 31/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub :- Presentation of Gold plated Medals to retiring railway servants.

It has been decided with the approval of the President that henceforth all Railway servants who seek voluntary retirement or superannuate in normal course shall be presented with Gold plated silver Medal (weighing around 20 grams). The design of the Medal will be Indian Railways Logo on one side and Name/Logo of the concerned Railway/PU etc. on the other side. All concerned may take action in this regard.

2. These Orders come into force with immediate effect.

3. The expenditure on this account is chargeable to K-687 Sundries (Unclassified misc. expenses).

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directotate of the Ministry of Railways.



Subject:- Manpower planning norms.- Corrigendum A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2001/Elec(G)/138/3 dated 24.03.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board Letter of even number dated 16.03.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 61/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2001/Elec(G)/138/3 dated 24.03.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Manpower planning norms.- Corrigendum

Ref: Letter of even number dated 16.03.2006.

Manpower planning norms for maintenance of electrical assets in different categories of electrical department have been communicated vide reference above. The following order may be inserted in the document at '2.1' please.

Para 2.1 to read as

Additional requirement should be worked out on a zonal railway basis for each category viz Electric Locos, Traction Distribution, EMUs/MEMUs & General Power Supply. Only after excess on a Railway for each category has been set off, should there be any fresh creation with corresponding matching savings. Estt Rule No 77/2006

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Subject:- Creation of posts required for Maintenance and operation of new assets A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2003/1/88 dated 5-4-06 RBE No 45/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(G)98EC2-3 dated 3.8.98 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 248/98.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2003/1/88 dated 5-4-06 RBE No 45/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: - Creation of posts required for Maintenance and operation of new assets

Ref: - Board's letter No.E(G)96 EC2-1 dated 7.8.96 (RBE No.65/96)

As per Railway Board's letter No. E(G)98EC2-3 dated 3.8.98, the powers to create non-gazetted Group 'C' & 'D' posts required for maintenance and operation of new assets with matching surrender of posts of equivalent money value was delegated to Divisional Railway Managers. They were permitted to operate a Vacancy Bank in their Division by crediting up to a maximum of 50% of the money value of the posts surrendered by them and the balance to be credited to the HQ Vacancy Bank. .

The issue of allowing creation of posts in Safety and operational categories has been under consideration of Board. It has been decided that the DRMs may be allowed to create the above posts on 1:1 basis, i.e. by surrendering 1 post in a particular grade, a fresh post can simultaneously be created in the same/lower grade with the approval of General Manager. The revised stipulation as above is however, subject to surrender of posts as advised in this office letter No. E(MPP)2005/1/54/Vol.II- dated 27.2.06 followed by ED(Trg.&MPP) letter dated 8.3.06.

This issues with the concurrence of the finance directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/64/2051 dated 2-5-2006

Subject:- Feedback format. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/51 dated 5.4.06 Correction Slip No.1/2006 RBE No.44/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/51 dated 5.4.06 Correction Slip No.1/2006 RBE No.44/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Feedback format.

In terms of para 8.10.1 of the "Manual on Management of Training-1998" it has been stated that all training programmes should have an in built system of progressive, assessment of learning by trainees during training and at the end of training, the trainees should be asked to give their comments on entire training on a standard format. It is seen that not much progress has been done by the training centres, in this regard, The Committee of the Running Staff has also suggested that such a feedback is circulated. A copy of the same is attached. Railways are directed to circulate the same to all the training centres under their jurisdiction and ensure the feedback of all trainees are invariably taken after each course and complied. This should be made mandatory and implemented within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of this letter. Additional item may be added depending on the local situations.

Accordingly, Ministry of Railways have decided to modify the "Manual of Management on Training" (Edition 1998) as per the Correction Slip No.1/2006

DA: Correction Slip No. 1/2006 of Manual on Management of Training

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Manual on Management of Training (June 1998)

Advance Correction Slip No. 1/2006

The second para under Sub head Mechanism of Objective 2 of para 8.10.1 of the Manual On Management of Training (June 1998) may be modified as under :-

At the end of training, trainees should be asked to give their comments on the entire training on a standard format. A copy of the sample is placed at Appendix- VIII.

(Authority Board's letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/51 dt. 5.04.2006) Appendix-VIII

FEED BACK SUMMARY Course Name __________ Course No.______________________

From ____________ To__________________ Class Strength

(A) TRAINING SERVICES

RATING S.No Item EXCELLENT FAIR POOR 1. Trainers constructive response for problem solving 2. Response of trainers with reference to solving of doubts

How do you rate the various working models: Sufficient Relevant 3.

Effectiveness 4. Adequacy of the training programme in terms of Relevance Content Delivery 5. Library facility 6. Study Tour Suggestions Action Taken

(B) OTHER SERVICES

RATING S.No Item EXCELLENT Some scope for

improvement Lot of scope for

improvement 1 Hostel facility 2 Messing facility 3 Sports facility 4 How were the other recreational

Entertainment/cultural facilities

5 Yoga Training *SUGGESTIONS: (Give specific improvements)

(Authority: Board's letter No.E(MPP)200513/51 dt. 5.04.2006)



Subject :- Extension of currency of temporary posts - Streamlining of procedure. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006E(GC)16-4 dated 13.4.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006E(GC)16-4 dated 13.4.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub : Extension of currency of temporary posts - Streamlining of procedure.

Temporary gazetted posts on the Railways are created from time to time and as such their currency expire in different months in a year. As a result thereof, proposals from zonal railways for extension of currency of temporary posts belonging to different departments are received in Board's office almost throughout the year.

2. In order to streamline the procedure, it has been decided that for all temporary posts for a particular railway, the currency of posts be fixed for a particular month in a calendar year. This will enable all Zonal Railways/PUs to send their consolidated proposal for extension of currency of all temporary posts, for all departments, in one go, only once in a year. For this purpose, the Railways/Units are advised to observe the following time schedule for sending their proposals for extension of the temporary posts:

S.N. Railway Production Unit Currency of all temporary posts upto

1 South Central/Northern/North Central/East Central/Eastern/ Central & DMW

31st March

2 South East Central/North Western/ North East Frontier/West Central/ICF/RCF

30th June

3 South Eastern/RWF/DLW/RSC/COFMOW/METRO/CORE 30th September 4 East Coast/ Southern/ North Eastern/Western/ South

Western/IRITM/RDSO/CLW 31st December

2.1 As an Illustration, say on Northern Railway, if currency of a post in Electrical Deptt. is expiring on 31-05-06, then Northern Railway will submit the consolidated proposal for all posts belonging to all departments for extending the currency upto 31-03-2007.

3. All proposals should invariably reach Board's office at least three months in advance of the date of expiry of the posts, as per schedule given above, so that these can be processed and sanction communicated well before the expiry of currency of the posts. This will also obviate the necessity of issuing sanction for grant of provisional payments. The details of temporary posts which do not require further extension should also be specifically mentioned along with post codes.

4. The workcharged posts of Construction Organizations will, however, continue to be current upto 30th June as hitherto and consolidated proposals clubbing all departments for extensions of workcharged posts should be sent to Board's office two months in advance. The proposal to extend currency of the posts operated against specific man-months provisions may, however, be sent to Board's office as per expiry of the currency of the posts. 5. This issues with the concurrence of the Associate Finance of the Ministry of Railways. 6. The above procedure will come into force with immediate effect.



Subject :- Temporary licensing of railway land for short duration-delegation of powers to DRMs upto 15 days for activities including cultural and sports activities, commercial activities concerning railways, melas and carnivals for holding cultural functions. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2004/LML/I8/30 dt. 13.04.06 RB/L&A/67/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2004/LML/I8/30 dt. 13.04.06 RB/L&A/67/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

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Sub: Temporary licensing of railway land for short duration-delegation of powers to DRMs upto 15 days for activities including cultural and sports activities, commercial activities concerning railways, melas and carnivals for holding cultural functions.

Ref: (i) Board’s letter No. 83/W2/LM/18/87 dated 3.3.87 & (ii)Board's letter of even number dated 27.04.2004.

Further to Board's letter under reference(ii) the matter of delegating powers to DRMs for approving temporary licensing, of land for short duration upto 15(fifteen) days has been examined and it has been decided to delegate the powers of temporary licensing to DRMs for the period upto 15(flfteen) days for activities including cultural and sports activities, commercial activities concerning railways, melas and carnivals; as already mentioned in Para 1 of Board's letter under reference (i).

Other terms and conditions as contained in Para 1 of Board's letter under reference (i) remain the same.

This issue with the concurrence of finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.



Subject :- Appointment on the Railways to the members of families displaced as a result of acquisition of land for establishment of projects. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)II/2002/RC-5/4 dt. 19.04.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)'s letters No.E(NG)II/82/RC-1/95 dated 01.01.83, 09.06.83, 22.03.85 and No.E(NG)II/89/RC-2/38 dated 10.11.89 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 322/87, 325/87, 341/87 and 297/89 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)II/2002/RC-5/4 dt. 19.04.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Appointment on the Railways to the members of families displaced as a result of acquisition of land for establishment of projects.

Attention is invited to the provisions contained In Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)'s letters No.E(NG)II/82/RC-1/95 dated 01.01.83, 09.06.83, 22.03.85, 11.02.88 and No.E(NG)II/89/RC-2/38 dated 10.11.89 regarding appointment on the Railways to the members of families displaced as a result of acquisition of land for establishment of projects.

2. The whole issue has been deliberated upon at length in the full Board Meeting and it has been decided that no cognizance by way of offering employment to displaced persons should be given wherein only a strip of land (viz., for construction of a line) has been acquired but the same can be considered in Group 'D' posts only wherein large area, house or substantial livelihood has been taken away/snapped in the process.

3. It has further been decided by the Board that past cases where recruitments are already In process or where any commitment has been given to provide employment by the competent authority, such recruitment process should be finalized and employment provided In Group 'D' posts only to eligible persons.

4. In future, offering appointment in Railways should be exception rather than a rule whenever any land acquisition takes place. Estt Rule No 82/2006


Subject :- Norms for recruitment against sports quota in the Railways..

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dated 20th April, 2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's Letter No. E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dt. 28.10.2005 (RBE No. 184/2005) was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 275/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dated 20th April, 2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub.:- Norms for recruitment against sports quota in the Railways.

Ref. :- Board's Letter No. E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dt. 28.10.2005 (RBE No. 184/2005).

1. Please refer to Board's letter mentioned above containing the instructions for not considering the sports

achievements in the National School Games, for recruitment in the Railways against sports quota. 2. In this connection it is clarified that any sports achievements in the National School Games, organized by

any of the Federation, should not be considered for recruitment, both in Group-C and Group-D category, against sports quota in the Railways. Estt Rule No 83/2006


Subject :- Rates or Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.7.2005- regarding. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 21.4.2006 S.No.PC-V/470 RBE No. 51/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 18.6.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 161/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 21.4.2006 S.No.PC-V/470 RBE No. 51/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Rates or Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.7.2005- regarding.

In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 18.6.2005 (S.No.PC-V/457, RBE No.103/2005) revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 1.1.2005 in respect of Railway servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scale of pay, the revised rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.7.2005 would be is follows:

Rate of Dearness Allowance

Date from which payable

Pay up to Rs. 3500 p.m Pay above Rs.3500 and upto Rs.6000 p.m

Pay above Rs.6000 p.m

1.7.2005 325% 243% (Rs. 11375) 211% (Rs.14580)

NOTE:- Amounts within brackets represent the minimum amount payable per month as Dearness Allowance to employees in the different pay ranges.

2. All other conditions as laid down in the letter dated 16.11.2000 will continue to apply.

3. This issues with the concurrence of1he Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 84/2006


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Subject :- Allotment/ retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005RN5-8 dated 23/01/2006 RBE No. 7/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005RN5-8 dated 23/01/2006 RBE No. 7/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Allotment/ retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS.

It has been decided that allotment/ retention of Railway accommodation as permitted vide letter of even number dated 9.9.2005 in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS shall be on payment of normal rent.

It is further clarified that all cases where Railway employees are presently on deputation to CRIS and have requested for allotment/ retention of Railway quarters, shall be regulated in terms of instructions of even number dated 9.9.2005.


This disposes of Northern Railway's letter No. 103-G/13/Retn/07/03 V. A. Chopra dated 23/9/2005. Estt Rule No 85/2006


Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway officers/staff on deputation to KRCL exclusively for Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project and actually serving in that area with Headquarters at the Project site. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 QR 1-11 dated 27/01/2006 RBE No. 8/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2005 QR 1-11 dated 27/01/2006 RBE No. 8/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway officers/staff on deputation to KRCL exclusively for Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project and actually serving in that area with Headquarters at the Project site.

Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL), who have been entrusted with construction of a portion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project (Katra to Laole - Km. 30 to Km. 120) have requested Railway Board for grant of permission to retain Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway officers/ staff who are on deputation to KRCL and are posted at the Project site, at par with Railway/ officers/ staff deputed to IRCON for the Project. KRCL had also pointed out that the site of the Project is not hospitable and has inter alia adverse working conditions.

Railway Board in their Meeting held on 23/12/2005 have considered the request of KRCL - and have decided to permit - grant of permission for retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway employees who are on deputation to KRCL exclusively for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project (Katra-Laole portion) and actuaIly serving in the area of Project site with Headquarters there till the period they are posted at the Project site or the completion of the Project whichever is earlier, on payment of normal rent.


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Subject :- Scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Conduct of examination through Railway Recruitment Boards A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(RRB)/2001/25/31 dated 29/09/2005 RBE No. 164/2005 RRBC No. 10/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter dated 11.1.2002 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 10/2002. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(RRB)/2001/25/31 dated 29/09/2005 RBE No. 164/2005 RRBC No. 10/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Scheme of General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Conduct of examination through Railway Recruitment Boards. Reference : Railway Board's letter of even number dated 11.1.2002 as modified by their letter of same number dated 8.8.2005.

Pursuant to a demand raised by the staff side in the DC-JCM the question of allowing staff to send advance copy of application to RRBs in response to notification for GDCE, has been considered by the Board. It has been decided that in order to ensure that the process of GDCE is not delayed on account of late receipt of applications through proper channel, RRBs may entertain advance copy of applications from serving staff in response to notifications for GDCE issued by RRBs. This will be subject to the condition that No Objection Certificate(s) in favour of applicant(s) along with the application(s) after verifying the eligibility is issued by Zonal Railway concerned and sent to RRBs concerned so as to reach them well before the date on which written test is held. A copy of the signed 'No Objection Certificate' may be endorsed to the individual applicant so that he can produce the same at the time of written examination just in case the same is not received by RRB in time.

2. RRBs while sending call letters to the candidates based on advance copy of the application for appearing in written examination will also indicate the fact that they should ensure that application through proper channel must reach the RRB before the date of written examination. RRB will also clearly bring out in the call letter that in case wrong declaration/ particulars given by the candidate, he is liable to be taken up under D&AR also.

3. The above is in replacement of para 2(3) of Board's letter dated 11.1.2002 referred to above. Estt Rule No 87/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Service conditions/13/2316 dated 8-5-2006

Subject:- Counting of past service of canteen employees for pensionary benefits and post-retirement complimentary passes. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2004/CN -1/4 dated 10/10/2005 RBE No. 169/2005 SC to MC No. 38 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2004/CN -1/4 dated 10/10/2005 RBE No. 169/2005 SC to MC No. 38 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Counting of past service of canteen employees for pensionary benefits and post-retirement complimentary passes.

In terms of para 3 (iii) of Board's letter No. E(W)90/CN-1/8 dated 19.11.1990 service rendered by employees of statutory canteens and 11 Delhi based non-statutory canteens and employees of other non-statutory subsidized recognized canteens prior to 22.10.80 and 1.4.1990 respectively, will be taken into account for pensionary benefits to the extent it qualifies for the purpose as per rules. It has come to the notice of Board that some confusion is

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prevailing on the Zonal Railways, etc. about determining the quantum of qualifying service out of pre 22.10.1980 and 1.4.1990 service for being taken into account alongwith the post 22.10.80 and 1.4.90 service of such employees for the purpose of pensionary benefits and post-retirement complimentary passes.

2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to clarify, that the entire period of past service rendered prior to 22.10.1980 and 1.4.1990 respectively by the above two categories of canteen employees, excluding such of the portions of past service as may not qualify in terms of Rule 14 and various Rules under Chapter III of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, may be counted along with the post 22.10.1980 and 1.4.1990 period of qualifying service for pensionary benefits and post-retirement complimentary passes.



Subject:- Recommendation No. 67 of the Railway Accident Enquiry Committee - inclusion of International Society of Nephrology in the list of recognized Institutes. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 FE 1-4 dated 18/10/2005 RBE No. 175/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2004 FE 1-4 dated 18/10/2005 RBE No. 175/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Subject :- Recommendation No. 67 of the Railway Accident Enquiry Committee - inclusion of International Society of Nephrology in the list of recognized Institutes.

Ministry of Railways have decided that International Society of Nephrology having its global Headquarters at Avenue de Tervueren, 300, B-1150. Brussels, Beigium, Tel +3227431546, FAX: +3227431550 be included in Annexure 'B' circulated alongwith Board's letter No. E(G)83 FE I- 4 dated 29.4.88. This will entitle Railway officials to 90% re-imbursement of annual membership fee towards membership of International Society of Nephrology subject to all other conditions stipulated under extant instructions.



Subject:- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/ staff posted to new zones, clarification. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2003 QR 1-6 dated 28/10/2005 RBE No. 183/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even number dated 24.3.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.127/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)2003 QR 1-6 dated 28/10/2005 RBE No. 183/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/ staff posted to new zones, clarification.

Under Railway Board's instructions contained in letter of even number dated 30.6.2005 it was provided that "in the event allotment of accommodation is offered to a Railway officer/staff at the new place and he/ she refuges to accept such allotment, such refusal would make the employee ineligible for retention of Railway accommodation at the old place of posting". In this regard it is clarified that only refusal for acceptance of entitled category of accommodation

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by an employee shall disqualify the employee and make him/her ineligible for retention of accommodation at the old place of posting as provided for in letter of even number dated 24.3.2005.



Subject:- Recognition of certificate of Madhyama/ Prathama pass from Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board, Patna for the purpose of recruitment on the Railways. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/14 dated 16/11/2005 RBE No. 195/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/14 dated 16/11/2005 RBE No. 195/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Recognition of certificate of Madhyama/ Prathama pass from Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board, Patna for the purpose of recruitment on the Railways.

A number of Zonal Railways and Railway Recruitment Board's have sought clarification as to whether the certificate of Madhyama/ Prathama pass awarded by Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board, Patna is recognized for the purpose of recruitment on the Railways.

The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training and it is clarified that Bihar Sanskrit Shiksha Board Patna is not a recognized Institution and aforesaid certificates awarded by them are also not recognized for the purpose of appointment/ promotion in the Central Government.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/62/2320 dated 8-5-2006

Subject:- Issue of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2002PS5-8/5 dated 18/11/2005 RBE No. 196/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 26.10.2005 (RBE 180/2005) was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 293/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)2002PS5-8/5 dated 18/11/2005 RBE No. 196/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Issue of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes

Reference :- Board's letter of even number dated 26.10.2005 (RBE 180/2005).

The last line at the end of para 3 (iv) i.e. "Schedule V of Railway Services (Pension ) Rules, 1986" may be read as "Schedule V of Railway servants (Pass) Rules 1986."

Inconvenience caused is regretted. Estt Rule No 92/2006


Subject:- Calculation of Deputation (Duty) Allowance consequent upon merger of 50% DA with basic pay as Dearness Pay.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)II/2004/DE1/1 dated 09/12/2005 RBE No. 204/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. F(E)II/94/DE/1/1 dated 5.12.1994, F(E)II/98/DE/1/1 dated 25.3.1998 and F(E)II/94/DE/1/1 dated 24.12.1998, PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated 11.03.2004 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 13/95, 91/98, 59/99 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.93/2004 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. F(E)II/2004/DE1/1 dated 09/12/2005 RBE No. 204/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Calculation of Deputation (Duty) Allowance consequent upon merger of 50% DA with basic pay as Dearness Pay. Reference : Board's letter No. (i) F(E)II/94/DE/1/1 dated 5.12.1994 (ii) F(E)II/98/DE/1/1 dated 25.3.1998 and (iii) F(E)II/94/DE/1/1 dated 24.12.1998.

Pursuant to the Board's letter No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated 11.03.2004, references have been received from railway units seeking clarification as to whether merger of 50% of Dearness allowance with the Basic pay as Dearness pay (DP) should be taken into consideration for the calculation of Deputation (Duty) Allowance or not. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Deptt. of Personnel & Training. It is now clarified that DP may be taken into account for the purpose of calculating Deputation (Duty) Allowance w.e.f. 01.04.2004 subject to prescribed ceiling for payment of Deputation (Duty) Allowance.

2. It is also clarified that DP may not be taken into account for prescribed ceiling of the Pay + Deputation (Duty) Allowance not exceeding the maximum of the pay scale of deputation post in so far as payment of Deputation (Duty) Allowance subject to the prescribed ceiling is concerned.

3. There is no change in the ceiling prescribed for Deputation (Duty) Allowance. Estt Rule No 93/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/17/2322 dated 8-5-2006

Subject:- Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)95UN1-19 dated 27/12/2005 RBE No. 219/2005 (Uniform Circular No. 3 of 2005) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter no. E(W)95UN1/19 dated 10.05.05 & Board's letter No. E(W)95 UN-1/19 dated 28.08.03 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 167/2005 & 132/2004 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(W)95UN1-19 dated 27/12/2005 RBE No. 219/2005 (Uniform Circular No. 3 of 2005) addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject :- Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen Board had constituted a Committee of Executive Directors of Railway Board viz. EDCE(G) as Convener, EDFE and EDRS(G) as Members to review the existing norms and specifications for the uniform and other protective garments being supplied to Gangmen, Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen and to examine the need and justification for additional items, if any, to be given to these categories of staff and to make appropriate recommendations with the likely financial implications. The Committee after wide interaction with various gangs/units on the Railways and detailed discussions with concerned railway officials and based on suggestions received from Railways, framed their recommendations regarding supply of uniform and other protective equipments/ accessories to these categories of employees, as under:-

Present Yardstick Proposed Yardstick S. No.

Item Description/ Specification

Scale Description Scale Remarks

1. Shirt

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(a) Summer Half Sleeves, cotton of orange colour (10-S)

One per year. Half sleeves of handloom polyester cotton blended, 67/33 shirting 88/91 cms wide conforming to IS:11815/86 of orange colour

Two per year In cold and only winter climate, 4 shirts of full sleeves can be given every year.

(b) Winter Full sleeves, cotton of orange colour (8S)

One per. year Full sleeves of handloom polyster cotton blended 67/33 shirting 88/91 cm wide conforming to IS:11815/86 of orange colour

Two per year

2. Trousers Drill Khaki (3-S) 2 per year Drill Khaki of handloom polyster cotton blended 67/33 suiting 138/142 cms wide conforming to IS: 11248/85

3 per year

Jersy (woolen) Of maroon colour with full sleeves in one piece without stitching at shoulders with a short 'V' neck

One in 5 years to one every year depending on the climate.

3.

or cumbli or Cumbli Coarse thick wool, hand woven in size 220x152 cms

One for 5 years to one for 2 years depending on the climatic region.

No change Quality needs to be properly supervised

Overcoat a) Summer &

mild winter (a) One per 5

years No change

b) Summer & winter.

(b) One per 5 years

c) Very cold (c) One per 4 years

4.

d) Winter only (d) One per 3 years

5. Shoes Sturdy canvas shoes with grooved rubber soles suitable for walking along tracks

2 pairs per year Canvas hunter shoe/ jungle boot with proper heat insulation for sole-conforming to BIS 15298

1 pair per year Shoe should be branded one

6. Rain coat 17-PC, Cape, water proof with

Being given only while during

Rain coat -rubberized water proof coat with full

One in 3 years for regions having rainfall

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detachable hood, made from fabric, rubberized water proof block.

monsoon patrolling duty and kept as T&P item

sleeves with cap/hood. conforming to IS: 59159-70

less than 600 mm; for other regions. it should be one for every 2 years.

7. Headgear Helmet - IS:2925/1984 (Ref. Board's letter no. E(W)95UN1/19 dated 10.05.05

Being given as T&P item when work is to be done in a tunnel/ bridge/ construction site.

Cotton safa/ pagri similar to what being given to trolleymen 4.5 m long & 8.2 cm wide for all climates except cold & only winter where woolen monkey cap should be given.

In addition to Helmet, following. items may also be given. Safa/ Pagri 2 for two years Or Monkey cap (woolen) one for 2 years

At present, this is being given to only Trolleyman.

(a) Sumner & Mild winters

(a) 2 pair of cotton gloves every year

(b) Summer & Winter

(b) One pair cotton and one pair woolen every year.

8. Mittens/ gloves To be given only in very cold climate

One for 1 year

(c) Very cold & winter only

(c) 2 pair woolen every year.

(a) Winter and mild winter

(a)4 pair cotton

(b) Summer & Winter

(b) 2 pair cotton & 2 pair woolen

(c) Very cold 4 pair woolen only.

9 Socks Cotton socks 3 pair per year

(d) Winter only 4 pair woolen only.

10. Luminescent Vests (Safety Jacket) (Ref. Board's letter No. E(W)95 UN-1/19 dated 28.08.03)

Good quality One in two year

No change

11. Water bottle Milton type bottle of 2 liters having proper heat insulation so that water can be kept cool for 5-6 hours.

One for 2 years

The above recommendations have since been accepted by Board and MR.

2. It is advised that the above yardstick may be implemented immediately after existing stock of uniform/ protective accessories etc. to Gangmen and allied categories is exhausted.

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3. For all other purposes, provision contained in the Dress Regulations, 2004 shall apply.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/9/2243 dated 16-5-2006

Subject:- Inter-Railway and Intra- Railway transfers on mutual exchange. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)I-2006/TR/6. dated 21-04-2006 RBE No. 53/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(NG)I-2006/TR/6. dated 21-04-2006 RBE No. 53/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Inter-Railway and Intra- Railway transfers on mutual exchange.

As the Railways are aware in terms of extant procedure in vogue vide para 310 of Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol I, 1989, transfers on the basis of mutual exchange are allowed with no loss or minimum loss of seniority. Instances have come to notice where employees make request for such mutual exchange transfer and later on backout when orders are issued and even after one of the two employees gets relieved to join the new place. 2. Board have reviewed the matter and decided that as mutual transfers are ordered with the consent of both the parties, it should be made clear right at the time of forwarding applications for mutual transfer that no request for backtracking from the mutual exchange arrangement will be entertained under any circumstances. Strict adherence to this procedure may please be ensured. Estt Rule No 95/2006


Subject:- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1998-Competency based training-Recommendation No.5.10 A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Vol.III dated 19-4-06 RBE No.50/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(MPP)99/19/1/Vol.III dated 19-4-06 RBE No.50/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Report of the Railway Safety Review Committee (Part-I) 1998-Competency based training-Recommendation No.5.10

In continuation of this office letter No.E(MPP)/99/19/1 Vol.III dated 21.3.2006, the agency for certification, periodicity and duration of training for Electric Loco Pilots is enclosed.

Competency based Training of Electrical Department Sub-Department: Electric Loco Pilots

Post Agency for certification

Course Duration Syllabi Remarks

Assistant Loco Pilot

Concerned Training Unit

Induction 39 weeks LOCO RNG-1

Once at thee time of Induction

Electrical Loco Pilot do Promotional 12 weeks(72 LOCO Once at the

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(Asst.Loco Pilot/ET to Loco Pilot(Goods)

working days) RNG-2 time of promotion

Electrical Loco Pilots (loco Pilot (Goods) to Loco Pilot(Pass/Motorman)

do Promotional 8 weeks (48 working days)

LOCO RNG-3

Once at the time of promotion

Assistant Loco Pilot do Refresher 3 weeks(18 working days)

LOCO RNG-6

Once in 3 years

All Loco Pilot Electric(Except Asst. Loco Pilot)

do Refresher 3 weeks(18 working days)

LOCO RNG-7

Once in 3 years

Estt Rule No 96/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/133/2245 dated 16-5-2006

Subject:- Admissibility of pay/stipend and PLB etc. to the in-service candidates undergoing apprenticeship/ training on the Railways. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC IV/2006/Misc/5 dt. 17.04.2006 RBE.NO.48/2006 S.No.354 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC IV/2006/Misc/5 dt. 17.04.2006 RBE.NO.48/2006 S.No.354 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Admissibility of pay/stipend and PLB etc. to the in-service candidates undergoing apprenticeship/ training on the Railways.

Apprenticeship training is required to be successfully completed before appointment against certain specified Group 'C' working posts/absorption in service on the Railways. There are different situations wherein candidates who are already in Railway service are also required to undergo such apprenticeship training before appointment against higher Group C posts. Various entitlements of the apprentices/trainees during such period have been prescribed in the Indian Railway Establishment Code and Indian Railway Establishment Manual as further clarified/modified through specific orders issued by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). However, doubts have been expressed by some of the Railways/Federations regarding interpretation on some of the issues such as admissibility of PLB etc. in different situations, as also giving option to such candidates to draw either stipend or pay of their working cadre post during such period.

2. Accordingly, a review of the existing system has been undertaken by the Board and it is decided that Stipend/Pay and allowances of in-service candidates (viz. Railway Servants) selected for higher posts on the Railways and undergoing apprenticeship/training before absorption/appointment against such posts may be regulated as follows:- (a) Railway servants, who fulfill the terms and conditions of recruitment to various categories of apprentices as applicable to outsiders and allowed to compete for appointment as such along with outsiders without relaxation of educational qualification (with/without age relaxation) in open competitions through RRB against direct recruitment quota will be governed by the provisions contained in Rule 1905(Chapter XIX) of IREM Vol. II (1990). They will also be entitled to the other allowances/privileges as specifically laid down in above chapter. (b) In-service candidates appointed as apprentices against an earmarked quota for them ( viz. inter apprentices), but not covered by (c) below, will be treated as Railway servants on duty and will be governed by the provisions of Rule 1311 (FR-20)R-II (1990 reprint). During such training/apprenticeship, they will be eligible for all the allowances and privileges (including TA/DA & PLB ) on the basis of their substantive cadre pay of the post held before being sent on training as per the provisions of relevant rules; (c) In those categories of apprentices where direct recruitment and recruitment of in-service candidates against different/specific quotas is made ( with same educational qualifications as for direct recruitment being a specific eligibility condition for in-service candidates ), e.g., GDCE, the in-service candidate undergoing apprenticeship/training may be given an option to draw any of the following:-

(i) pay and allowance etc. as in the case of (b) above, or

(ii)stipend ( along with corresponding DA/DP) as applicable to outsiders/ open market candidates and other

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allowances (viz. HRA/ CCA w.r.to their cadre pay subject to the provisions of the relevant rules). They will not, however, be entitled to TA/DA admissible to Railway servants on tour/training, or PLB/any other allowance unless specifically allowed to them.

The option would be apprised to the candidate through the offer of appointment on being selected/deputed for apprenticeship and option once exercised would be final. (d) The candidates adjudged suitable for appointment to Group 'C' post on compassionate grounds (with same Educational Qualifications as for direct recruitment for the Group 'C' category) but initially appointed in Group 'D' for want of vacancies in Group 'C', may also be governed by the provisions of (c) above when they undergo apprenticeship/training for the said Group'C' posts, subsequently.

3. The past cases decided otherwise on the basis of practice already being followed on the Railways/Production Units need not be re-opened.

4. This issues in consultation with Establishment Dte and concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

5. Action to make suitable amendments in IREM is being taken separately.

Estt Rule No 97/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/88/2246 dated 17-5-2006

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2006. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/9/6 Dated 21.4.2006 RBE No. 52/2006 S.No.PC-V/471 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter Nos PC-V/97/I/9/6 dtd 27.10.2005, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 18.8.98, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 2.8.2000, F(E)III/97/PN1/Bx-gratia/3 dt. 31.12.97, F(E)III/97/PN1/Bx-gratia/5 dt. 27.1.98, F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dt 5.8.99 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 274/2005, CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 230/98, 162/2000, 29/98, 41/98 & 206/99 respectively Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/9/6 Dated 21.4.2006 RBE No. 52/2006 S.No.PC-V/471 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners-Revised rates effective from 01.01.2006.

A copy of Office Memorandum No.42/2/2005-P&PW(G) dated 05.04.2006 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare) on the above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action. As stated in para 2 thereof, these orders will apply to Railway pensioners also.

2. A concordance of various instructions and orders referred to in the enclosed office memorandum with reference to corresponding Railway instructions is indicated below :

S No.

Para No.

No. & date of Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners Welfare’s O.M

No. & date of Corresponding orders issued by Railway Board

1 1 42/2/2005-P&PW(G) dated 14.10.2005

PC-V/97/I/9/6 dtd 27.10.2005 (RBE No. 182/2005)S.No. PC-PC-V/461)

2 2 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dt 23.2.98 NA 4/59/97-P& PW(D) dt 14.7.98 F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 18.8.98 3 3 4/29/99-P& PW(D) dt 12.7.2000 F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 2.8.2000 (RBE No.138/2000

4 4&5 45/52/97- P& PW(E) dt 16.12.97 (i) F(E)III/97/PN1/Bx-gratia/3 dt. 31.12.97 (RBE No. 194/97, S.No.PC-V/28) (ii) F(E)III/97/PN1/Bx-gratia/5 dt. 27.1.98 (RBE No.19/98, S.No.PC-V/38)

5 7 45/73/97- P& PW(G) dt 2.7.99 F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dt 5.8.99

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No.42/2/2006-P&PW (G) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare New Delhi, the 5th April,.2006 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of dearness relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 01.01.2006.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's, OM No. 42/2/2005-P&PW(G) dated 14.10.2005 sanctioning the instalment of dearness relief admissible from 01.07.2005 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that dearness relief shall be paid to the Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners to compensate them for the rise in cost of living at the rate of 24% w.e.f. 01.01.2006 in supersession of the rate mentioned in the OM dated 14.10.2005 referred to above.

2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service pensioners, (iv) Railway pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan who are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs.1275/-p.m. in terms of this Department's OM No.23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.02.1998.

3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this department's OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW (D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 24% w.e.f. 01.01.2006 on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of restoration had he not drawn lumpsum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Deptt.'s O.M. No.4/29/99-P&PW(D) dated 12.07.2000 refers:

4. The surviving CPF beneficiaries who had retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia @ Rs.600/- p.m. with effect from 01.11.1997 under this Department's O.M. No.45/52/97-P&PW (E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 24% w.e.f. 01.01.2006.

5. The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment in terms of this department's OM No.45/52/97-P&PW (E) dated 16.12.1997 will be paid DR @ 16% w.e.f. 01.01.2006. (i) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.605/- p.m. (ii) Central Government Employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 8.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-

6. Payment of dearness relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

7. Other provisions governing grant of dearness relief in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 02.07.1999. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

8. In the case of retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

9. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authority, including the nationalised banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of dearness relief payable in each individual case.

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10. The offices of Accountant General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioner etc. on the basis of above instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No.528- TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii)(CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

11. In their application to the employees belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

12. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No.124/E.V./2006 dated 4th April, 2006.

Sd/-(M.P. SINGH), Director

Estt Rule No 98/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/9/2247 dated 17-5-2006

Subject:- Payment of Arbitrator's remuneration in Advance. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(G)2004 HO1-2 dated 28-3-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No.E(G)2004 HO1/2 dated 24/2/2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 149/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(G)2004 HO1-2 dated 28-3-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Payment of Arbitrator's remuneration in Advance.

Ref: Railway's letter No.CEC/ARB/Procedure/106 dated 28/10/2005.

The issue raised in your Railway's letter cited above has been examined in consultation with the Finance Directorate.

It is clarified that honorarium is to be paid to an arbitrator at the rate as stipulated in Board's letter No.E(G)2004 HO1/2 dated 24/2/2004 based on the hours/days of attendance to the arbitration work, after he/she actually performs the arbitration work and there is no question of making any advance payment. The extant Instructions also do not provide for any Railway officers acting as Arbitrator being entitled to any remuneration from the other party i.e. the private party to the dispute. Estt Rule No 99/2006


Subject:- Absorption of railway catering staff in IRCTC A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006/TG.III/643/1 dated 20.04.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(NG)I-2003/TR/10 dt. 31.03.2003 & F(E)III/2003/PNI/1 dt. 31.3.2003 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 54/2004 & 96/2003 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006/TG.III/643/1 dated 20.04.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Absorption of railway catering staff in IRCTC.

Please refer to IRCTC's letter No. IRCTC/HRD/Catg./Promotion/55 dated 8.3.2006 on the above subject.

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2. The zonal railways and IRCTC were advised inter-alia, vide Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2003/TR/10 dt. 31.03.2003 that 'the staff will exercise an option either for permanent absorption in IRCTC or for revertion back to the railways.

3. Now that a considerable time has elapsed since the first lot of catering staff of Railways has joined IRCTC, Board has decided that IRCTC should now offer all the catering staff of zonal railways who have joined IRCTC to exercise their option either for permanent absorption in IRCTC or for reversion back to the Railways, within a fixed time frame, but within three years of employees joining IRCTC. 4. The service condition for the staff who will opt for absorption in IRCTC and those for the ones who will opt for reversion back to the railways shall be governed by Board's letter No. F(E)III/2003/PNI/1 dt. 31.3.2003.

5. IRCTC should take immediate action in this regard under advice to Board.

6. This Issues with the concurrence of Establishment Directorate of Railway Board. Estt Rule No 100/2006


Subject:- Recruitment in Group 'D' category on Railways of the staff working in quasi-administrative offices/Organisation connected with Railways. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/15 Vol.IV dated 3-5-2006 RBE No. 56/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/15 dated 30.5.2000 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 124/2000. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/15 Vol.IV dated 3-5-2006 RBE No. 56/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Recruitment in Group 'D' category on Railways of the staff working in quasi-administrative offices/Organisation connected with Railways.

Attention is invited to Board's letter No.E(NG)II/99/RR-1/15 dated 30.5.2000, wherein, it has been laid down that as a one time relaxation the Railways may consider absorption of only those staff of quasi-administrative offices/organizations who were on roll continuously for a period of at least three years as on 10.6.1997, and are still on roll, subject to fulfillment of prescribed educational qualifications required for recruitment to Group 'D' posts and should have been engaged with the prescribed age limit. Such absorption should be resorted to only after exhausting the list of ex-casual Labour borne on the Live Casual Labour Registers/Supplementary Live Casual Labour Registers. The Units/Bodies whose staff are proposed to be absorbed in this manner and their total number should however be first intimated to Board and the process should be undertaken only after Board's clearance. Proposals sent to the Board for such clearance should have the personal approval of the General Manager.

2. A demand has been raised by both the Federations that those staff of quasi-administrative offices/organizations who were working in these offices as on 10.6.97 should be considered for absorption for Group 'D' in Railway services.

3. This matter has been considered by the Board and it has now been decided that Railways with approval of General Manager may consider absorption of those staff of quasi administrative office/Organisation who were on roll as on 10.6.97 and are still on roll subject to fulfillment of other conditions as laid down in Board's letter ibid. Estt Rule No 101/2006


Subject:- Prompt Disposal of Letters Received from MPs/VIPs.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006/O&M/1/1 dated 12-4-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. In addition D.O.No. 1/48/1/2004-Cab dated 11 March 2006 of Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, DO No.2005/O&M/1/1 dated 5th August 2005 of Secretary, Railway Board, D.O No. 2004/O&M/1/1 dated 16-9-2004 of Secretary, Railway Board and Office Memorandum No.11013/5/2002-Estt(A) dated 14th November, 2002 of Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions are also enclosed. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.2006/O&M/1/1 dated 12-4-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Prompt Disposal of Letters Received from MPs/VIPs

Enclosed is a copy of Cabinet Secretary’s, DO letter No, 1/48/1/2004-Cab dated 11.3.06 addressed to Board (CRB) regarding correspondence with MPs/Ministers of State Governments.

2. Attention is invited to Secretary, Railway Board's DO letter dated 5.8.05 (copy enclosed) wherein it was desired that all communications received from MPs/VIPs be given top priority and be dealt with as per extant instructions issued by Board's Office from time to time. All concerned may be advised to strictly follow the same procedure while dealing with communications from Chief Ministers/Ministers of State Governments. DA: As Above

Copy of D.O.No. 1/48/1/2004-Cab dated 11 March 2006 of Cabinet Secretary, Government of India

As you are aware, detailed instructions regarding correspondence with Members of Parliament and Ministers of State Governments have been prescribed in the Manual of the Office Procedure. 2. There have been shortcomings in the observance of these instructions, though they have been reiterated from time to time, It has come to notice that letters from the Chief Ministers of States have, in some cases, not been replied to at appropriate levels.

3. Please advise all concerned to strictly follow the existing instructions/guidelines in this regard.

Sd/-(B K Chaturvedi) Copy of DO No.2005/O&M/1/1 dated 5th August 2005 of , Secretary, Railway Board

Sub: Prompt Disposal of MPs/VIPs references.

The importance of giving prompt attention to the references received from Ministers, Members of Parliament, MLAs and other VIPs has been emphasized many a times. Earlier, instructions, in this regard, were issued vide my predecessor’s D.O letter No. 2004/O&M/1/1 dated 16.9.04 (copy enclosed). It has been observed that the instructions are not being followed in true spirit resulting in delay in submission of replies to the Hon’ble Ministers within the stipulated period. Many times, the replies from Zonal Railways are delayed badly.

It is relevant to mention that recently Hon'ble Minister for Railways has taken a very serious view about the delay in submission of the replies relating to VVIPs/VIPs references and has desired for fixing up of the responsibility of the concerned officers in certain cases.

In view of the position explained above, I shall appreciate if suitable directives are issued to all officers to ensure that the communication received from VVIPs/VIPs or referred by the Board to the Zonal Railways/Production Units are given top priority and be replied within the given time-frame.

It should be made clear to all concerned that any lapse/delay in sending replies to such references will be viewed seriously in future and responsibility of the defaulting official will be fixed up.

Sd/-M.K. Agarwal, Secretary, Railway Board

Copy of D.O No. 2004/O&M/1/1 dated 16-9-2004 of Secretary, Railway Board Reg: Prompt Disposal of MPs/VIPs References

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Instructions have been issued time to time in past for giving top priority and prompt attention to the acknowledgement/disposal of letters received from Members of Parliament and other VIPs. Hon'ble MR and Board(CRB) had also directed more than once in the past that such references should be given due importance and should not be dealt in a routine manner. 2. Cabinet Secretary, in a recent communication addressed to Board(CRB) has stated that it has been brought to the notice of the Prime Minister that the extant guidelines with regard to the, procedure to be adopted while dealing with communications received from MPs/VIPs are not being followed scrupulously by all officers. Accordingly, he has again emphasized the need for giving due importance to the communications received from MPs/VIPs. He has further desired that a review of all pending references from MPs/VIPs be made regularly.

. 3. It is, therefore, requested that immediate effective steps may be taken to ensure that communications received from MPs/VIPs are immediately acknowledged and if final reply is likely to take time, an interim reply is sent immediately indicating the possible date by which a final reply can be sent so that delays do not occur in the disposal of such references.

4. In this regard a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training's OM No.11013/5/2002-Estt(A) dated 14.11.02 (along with its enclosures) regarding observance of proper procedure in official dealings between the Administration and the MPs/MLAs had already been sent to all the Zonal Railways/PUs etc vide Board's letter No 2003/O&M/1/1 dated 23.1.03, a copy of which is being enclosed again for ready reference.

5. Summarizing, the following guidelines are to be strictly followed while dealing with the communications from MPs/VIPs: i) Communications, received from the MPs/VIPs should be given utmost attention and acknowledged immediately. ii) Replies to communications received from Members of Parliament and other members of Public should be issued within 7 days where no information is required from divisions and in respect of communications, which require a reference to the divisions, replies to such communications should be issued within 15 days. iii) If a final reply is likely to take time, an interim reply may be sent immediately indicating the possible date by which a final reply can be sent iv) Items raised by MPs/VIPs should be considered with a positive approach, particularly, with a view to solve problems being faced by rail users and other interest groups and not solely from the point of view of what may be administratively convenient. v) Normally, information sought by an MP/VIP should be supplied unless it is of such a nature that it would have been denied to him even if asked for on the floor on the floor of the Houses of Parliament. vi) Replies to such communications should be courteously worded and due care should be taken to avoid ambiguous or evasive language. As far as possible, in corresponding with MPs/VIPs, pre-printed or cyclostyled replies should be avoided. vii) It may also be ensured that acknowledgement/replies to references received from MPs and other members of Public, addressed to you either by name or by designation are issued under your own signature. Similarly, such letters addressed to PHODS, HODs/DRMs etc either by name or by designation should be replied to under the signature of the respective PHOD/HOD/DRMs. viii) Further, all Departmental Heads should regularly monitor communications received from MPs/VIPs in their Departmental Meetings with Senior Officers for expeditious disposal of such communications. ix) A senior Officer (may be AGM) may be nominated to keep a special watch over the disposal of such communications, For this purpose, his cell should maintain a register indicating the stages of disposal of such communications. This register will be submitted to him by his cell every fortnight.

6. Board desire that these guidelines should again be brought to the notice of all PHODs/HODs, DRMs/ ADRMs and other officers/lstaff down the line for strict compliance

Any lapse in this regard will be viewed seriously.

Sd/-(V N Mathur), Secretary, Railway Board

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Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, the 14th November, 2002

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Observance of proper procedure in official dealings between the Administration and the Members of Parliament and State Legislature.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 11013/2/92-Estt.(A) (Vol.III) dated 1.2.1994 on the subject mentioned above wherein the Ministries/Departments were requested to bring the instructions on the above subject to the notice of all concerned and to ensure that these instructions are observed by all concerned in letter and spirit. The Ministries/Departments were also requested to review the position every month and to send a compliance report to this Department on a quarterly basis.

2. The submission of the said quarterly report by the Ministries/Departments to this Department has been reviewed in consultation with the Cabinet Secretariat. It has been decided that while the Ministries/Departments should continue to review the position every month to ensure that these instructions are observed in letter and spirit by all concerned, the quarterly report to Department in the matter may be discontinued.

3. Attention is also invited to this Department’s O.M.No.11013/2/2000 Estt.(A) dated 23.5.2000 on the above subject (copy enclosed) with the request that the Ministries/Departments may circulate it to all concerned and ensure that the basic principles and guidelines laid down in these instructions are followed by all concerned in letter and spirit. It may be impressed on all concerned that violation of these guidelines will be viewed seriously.

Sd/-(Smt Pratibha Mohan) Director

No.11013/2/2000-Estt(A) Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training Dated the 23rd May, 2000

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures- Observance of Procedure- Reiteration of Instructions regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the broad guidelines to govern the official dealings between the Administration and Members of Parliament and State Legislatures were issued vide Personnel & A.R. O.M.No.25/19/64-Estt.(A) dated 8th November, 1974, Although these guidelines were reiterated from time to time vide Department of Personnel &Training O.Ms dated 21.12.92 and 29.10.96 yet there are instances where the laid down procedure and protocol has not been observed properly. The Parliamentary Committee during the course of meeting on demands for grants of Ministry of Home Affairs raised a point that there is a need to issue fresh instructions in the matter as the earlier instructions are not available in most of operative offices. The Committee also observed that letters are not replied in some cases by the person who has been addressed by Member of Parliament/Members of Legislative Assembly.

2. As the Members of Parliament and State Legislatures occupy, in our democratic set up, a very important place as accredited representatives of people, they have important functions to perform under the Constitution and they find it necessary to seek information from the Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India or the State Governments, or make suggestions for their consideration or ask for interviews with the officers in connection with their Parliamentary and allied duties. In this connection, certain well recognised principles and conventions to govern the relations between Members of Parliament and of State Legislatures and Government servants have already been established. The existing instructions emphasise that it should be endeavour of every officer to help Members of Parliament and State Legislatures to the extent possible in the discharge of their functions under the Constitution. The basic principles to be borne in mind by the Govt. servants while interacting with the Members of Parliament and State Legislatures are that:-

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(i) The Government servants should show courtesy and consideration to Members of Parliament and State Legislatures; and (ii) that while they should consider carefully or listen patiently to what the Members or Parliament and of the State Legislatures may have to say they should always act according to their own best judgement. (iii) Any deviation from an appointment made with Member must be promptly explained to him to avoid any possible inconvenience. Fresh appointment should be fixed in consultation with him. (iv) An officer should be meticulously correct and courteous and rise to receive and see off a Member visiting him. (v) Members of Parliament/State Legislatures of the area to be invariably invited to public function organized by a Govt. office. Proper and comfortable seating arrangements at public functions to be made for Members who appear above officers of the rank of Secretaries to Government of India in Warrant of Precedence. (vi) Letters from Members of Parliament and Members of State Legislatures must be promptly acknowledged, and a reply sent at an appropriate level expeditiously. Relevant provisions of the Manual of Office Procedure should be observed in this regard. (vii) Information or statistics relating to matter of local importance must be furnished to MPs and MLAs when asked for. If request is to be refused, instructions from higher authority should be taken. (viii) A Government servant should not approach MPs/MLAs for sponsoring his individual case; and (ix) References from Committees of Parliament must be attended to promptly. A senior officer at the level of Joint Secretary or equivalent should be charged with the responsibility of ensuring this. (x) The officers should not ignore telephonic messages left for them by the Members of Parliament/State Legislatures in their absence and should try contact at the earliest the concerned Member of Parliament/State Legislature

3. All Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure that the above basic principles and instructions are followed by all concerned in letter and spirit. It may also be impressed on all concerned that violation of the laid down guidelines will be viewed seriously.

Sd/-(Smt S Bandopadhyay), Director Estt Rule No 102/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/128/2231 Date :19.05.06

Sub: Avenue Channel of Promotion for Teaching staff of SEC Railway Schools.

Avenue Channel of Promotion for Teaching staff of SEC Railway Schools is produced below for information , guidance and necessary action .

All line basis Assistant Teacher/PST

(Hindi Medium) In scale of Rs.4500-7000 (RSRP)

Assistant Teacher/PST (English Medium)

In scale of Rs.4500-7000 (RSRP)

Non-Selection for TGTs Headmaster (Primary

School)/HM In scale of Rs.5500-9000

(RSRP)

By Selection TGT/PET/Craft

Teacher etc (HM)

In Scale of Rs.5500-9000

(RSRP)

Non-Selection for TGTs Headmaster (Primary

School)/EM In scale of Rs.5500-9000

(RSRP)

By Selection TGT/PET/Craft

Teacher etc (EM) In Scale of Rs.5500-

9000(RSRP)

Option Option

Non-Selection ( of PGTs) Headmaster (Upper Primary / Middle

School)/HM In scale of Rs.6500-

10500 (RSRP)

By selection Post Graduate Teacher/HM


Non-Selection (of PGTs) Headmaster (Upper

Primary / middle School)/EM In scale of Rs.6500-

10500 (RSRP)

By selection Post Graduate Teacher/EM


Option Option

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Note

1. Asst Tr/PSTs are recruited from open market/RRB as per extant orders. 2. TGTs/PGTs are filled on optional basis subject-wise by process of selection. 3. The eligible teaching staff of other medium also may be considered for selection by strict process of

language test if no teaching staff available in the same medium. 4. Similar action may be taken while filling up the posts of HMs/Primary & Upper Primary Schools. The

posts of HMs/Primary & Upper Primary Schools may be filled up by seniority – cum- suitability among senior most TGTs/PGTs respectively.

5. If no optee/eligible staff available to fill up PGTs/HM Upper Primary schools, options will be thrown open to Asst. Tr./PST with prescribed qualifications The TGTs /HMs/ Asst.Teachers / PSTs of other medium also will be considered for selection by strict process of language test if no TGTs/HMs/Asstt.teachers/PSTs in the same medium exist.

6. If no optees/eligible staff available , the TGTs/PGTs required will be filled from open market as per extant orders.

7. The Posts of HM/GAZ are filled up by drawing inter-se-seniority amongst HMs/Upper Primary Schools and PGTs.

Estt Rule No 103/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/25/169 dated 8-6-2006

Subject:- Terms & Conditions applicable to Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 10.05.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even. number dated 24.8.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.212/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.96/E(GR)II/9/16 dated 10.05.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Terms & Conditions applicable to Medical Practitioners/Dental Surgeons on contract basis.

In continuation to Board's letter of even number dated 24.8.2005, it is advised that monthly remuneration for full time Dental Surgeons on contract basis will be the same as that of General Duty Medical Practitioners i.e. Rs. 21,900.00. All other terms and conditions will remain the same. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.



Subject:- Messing facilities in the Centralised Training Institutes on the Railways-Further Clarifications to General Guidelines. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)/91AL6-1 dated 18.4.2006 RBE No. 49/06 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E(G)/91AL6-1 dated 18.4.2006 RBE No. 49/06 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Messing facilities in the Centralised Training Institutes on the Railways-Further Clarifications to General Guidelines.

By Selection Head Master (GAZ)

In Scale of Rs.7500-12000 (RSRP)

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General Guidelines have been issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 16.8.2005 regarding messing facilities in the Centralised Training Institutes on the Railways. Certain points have been raised by some of the CTIs vis. IRIEEN/Nasik, IRICEN/Pune and RSC/Vadodara regarding implementation of the guidelines. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided to issue the following further clarifications on the subject :-

POINTS RAISED

CLARIFICATIONS

i) What should include over head charges

Over head charges should exclude electricity which may be provided free by the CTIs, but should include all other consumables incliding gas(LPG), petty repairs and contingencies under Rs. 500/- as already advised vide Board's letter dated 16.8.2005.

ii) Recovery of over head charges

Recovery of over head charges should be made from all in-service trainee officers. The amount to be recovered should be proportionate to the monthly subsidy of Rs. 200/- being allowed to the probationers based on the length of stay of the trainee officers in the C.T.I s.

iii) Management of contractor and re-deployment departmental staff.

The contractual arrangement is devised to relieve the Mess Committee of the drudgery of the daily chores. It will, however, be upto the Mess Committee, to decide on how to run the Mess. No departmental staff' should be made available and all existing departmental staff need to be redeployed. The Mess will be supervised by the Mess Committee.

iv) Contractor's profit

Functioning of the mess on a no-profit no-loss basis doesnot preclude the profit motive of the Contractor. It will be upto the Mess Committee to decide on the cost plus percentage to be awarded to the contractor

v) Composition of the Mess Committee

The ration of probationers to faculty members as advised earlier was 2:1. Since probationers are not always available, in-service trainee officers on courses of longer duration may also be on the Mess Committee. The composition of the Mess Committee is not sacrosanct. The composition may vary at different times due to requisite number of probationers/officers not being available. The permanent 1/3rd Faculty component should however, provide the needed continuity.

vi) The dwindling number of Trainees in some CTIs.

Some CTIs, particularly IRIEEN/Nasik have shown apprehension that due to dwindling number of trainees, contractors may not come forward to run the Mess. This is all the more reason not to have a permanent fixed establishment for running the Mess. No difficulty is apprehended in running the system efficiently under the centralized system.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.



Subject:- Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group 'D' category on the Railways- -One time relaxation in upper age limit regarding. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E (NG)-II/2006/SB/NR/1 dated 4-5-2006 RBE No.57/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(MPP)2002/12/26/Vol.II dated 21.6.2004 (RBE No. 136/2004) & E(NG)-II/87/RC-2/25 dated 30.3.1990 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 298/2004 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 120/90 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. E (NG)-II/2006/SB/NR/1 dated 4-5-2006 RBE No.57/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub: Engagement of Course Completed Act Apprentices as Substitutes in Group 'D' category on the Railways- One time relaxation in upper age limit regarding.

Attention is invited to instruction contained in Board's letter NoE(MPP)2002/12/26/Vol.II dated 21.6.2004 (RBE No. 136/2004) wherein clarification was issued that Course Completed Act Apprentices can be engaged as Substitutes in Group 'D' under GMs' powers in administrative exigencies subject to their fulfillment of the extant

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instructions prescribed for such engagements.

Further in terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/87/RC-2/25 dated 30.3.1990, relaxation in upper age limit to the extent of the period spent on apprenticeship is permitted to Course Completed Act Apprentices in recruitment for filling up vacancies in Group 'D' posts.

The issue of granting relaxation in upper age limit to such Course Completed Act Apprentices who have become overage for engagement as Substitute In Group 'D' category has been under consideration of this Ministry. In the JCM/DC meeting held during April 2006, it has, therefore, been decided that in respect of all Course Completed Act Apprentices being taken as Substitute in Group 'D', the upper age will be (38 years plus period of Apprenticeship) for General, SC/ST &. OBC candidates, as a one time exemption till 3.2.2007. Estt Rule No 106/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/134/172 Dated 13.6.06

Sub: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2006.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2006/HW-1 dated 4-5-2006 RBE No 55/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 5.4.2006 & Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/HW-1 dated 25.10.2005 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos 60/2006 & 270/2005 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2006/HW-1 dated 4-5-2006 RBE No 55/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Subject: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-1-2006.

Consequent to sanction of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministry's letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 5.4.2006, the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures 'A' and 'B' of Board's letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/HW-1 dated 25.10.2005 stand revised with effect from 1-1-2006 as indicated at Annexure 'A' in respect of 'Continuous', 'Intensive', 'Excluded' categories and workshop employees, and as indicated at Annexure 'B' in respect of 'Essentially Intermittent' categories respectively.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. DA:Two

ANNEXURE 'A'

Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.1.2006 for 'Intensive, 'Continuous' and 'Excluded' categories and Workshop staff at the various places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1', 'B-2', and ordinary localities including 'C'

class cities. S.

No. Pay slabs in Vth Pay Commission's Scales

A-1 A B-1 B-2 Ordinary localities including 'C' Class cities

(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) 1 2,550-2605 22.90 22.75 22.60 22.45 22.30 2 2,606-2790 23.90 23.80 23.65 23.50 23.35 3 2,791-3230 27.00 26.75 26.50 26.35 26.05 4 3,231-3,440 29.80 29.55 29.35 29.15 28.85 5 3,441-4,125 33.65 33.45 33.20 33.05 32.75 6 4,126-4,270 37.70 37.45 37.15 36.85 36.30 7 4,271-4,480 39.25 38.95 38.70 38.40 37.85

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8 4,481-4,630 40.80 40.55 40.25 39.95 39.40 9 4,631-4,870 42.50 42.20 41.95 41.65 41.10

10 4871-5,165 44.80 44.55 44.25 43.95 43.40 11 5,166-5,465 47.40 47.10 46.85 46.55 46.00 12 5,466-6,210 51.90 51.60 51.35 51.05 50.50 13 6,211-6,655 57.05 56.75 56.50 56.20 55.65 14 6,656-6,955 60.25 60.00 59.70 59.45 58.90 15 6,956-7,850 & above 65.45 65.15 64.90 64.60 64.05

ANNEXURE 'B' Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.1.2006for 'Essentially Intermittent' categories at the various

places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1', 'B-2', and ordinary localities including 'C' class cities. S.



(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) 1 2,550-2605 15.25 15.15 15.05 14.95 14.85 2 2,606-2790 15.95 15.85 15.75 15.65 15.55 3 2,791-3230 18.00 17.85 17.65 17.55 17.35 4 3,231-3,440 19.85 19.70 19.55 19.45 19.25 5 3,441-4,125 22.45 22.30 22.15 22.05 21.85 6 4,126-4,270 25.15 24.95 24.75 24.55 24.20 7 4,271-4,480 26.15 25.95 25.80 25.60 25.25 8 4,481-4,630 27.20 27.05 26.85 26.65 26.25 9 4,631-4,870 28.35 28.15 27.95 27.75 27.40

10 4871-5,165 29.85 29.70 29.50 29.30 28.95 11 5,166-5,465 31.60 31.40 31.25 31.05 30.65 12 5,466-6,210 34.60 34.40 34.25 34.05 33.65 13 6,211-6,655 38.05 37.85 37.65 37.45 37.10 14 6,656-6,955 40.15 40.00 39.80 39.65 39.25 15 6,956-7,850 & above 43.65 43.45 43.25 43.05 42.70


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/68/173 Dated 13.6.06

Sub: Integrated course for Group 'B' Officers of Mechanical Department.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(TRG)2006(22)/2 dated 15.5.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(TRG)2006(22)/2 dated 15.5.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Integrated course for Group 'B' Officers of Mechanical Department.

In terms of Board's letter No.E(TRG)87(22)/1 dated 13.2.1989 training plan for Group 'B' officers has been prescribed. This training plan provides for Integrated course for Group 'B' officers to be undergone by them within

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one year of their promotion to Group 'B', to familiarize them with working of other streams of their departments.

After a detailed analysis it has been felt that Group 'B' officers of Mechanical Department promoted from 30%) quota (LDCE) are relatively younger and have a substantial residual service in officers cadre. As they go upto Selection Grades/Senior Administrative Grade, due to having relatively longer residual service, they need a more elaborate and comprehensive programme to equip them with skills and knowledge to handle the managerial issues of the various streams of Mechanical Department.

It has therefore been decided that Integrated course for Group B officers of Mechanical Department being conducted at IRIMEE/Jamalpur may be restructured as under :- (a) for Gr.B officers of Mechanical Engineering Department promoted through 70% quota - 8 weeks programme being conducted presently be continued. (b) for Group 'B' officer of Mechanical Engineering Department promoted through 30% quota (LDCE) - 17 weeks programme as detailed below may be organised:

General Module - 2 weeks Diesel Module - 3 weeks. Workshop module - 2 weeks.

(i) Phase I (7 weeks)

To be followed by 3 weeks project work at the place of work Carriage & Wagon - 3 weeks Safety & Accident Management - 2 weeks

(ii) Phase II (7 weeks)

Divisional working – 2 weeks

IRIMEE/Jamalpur in consultation with Zonal Railways and Production Units may plan Integrated courses to wipe out the backlog of Group 'B' officers of Mechanical Engineering Department who are yet to undergo the Integrated course and also to give opportunity to all eligible Group 'B' officers of mechanical engineering department to undergo the programme within one year of their promotion to Group 'B'. Zonal Railways and Production Units have to ensure nomination and release of requisite number of Group 'B' officers of mechanical engineering department for undergoing the Integrated course for Group 'B' officers as per plan and slots advised by IRIMEE/Jamalpur.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/76/190 Dated 13.6.06

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment in the category of Dietician (Gr. Rs. 5,500-9,000).

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/32. DATED 19-5-2006 RBE No. 64/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/22 dated 17.6.2004 (RBE No. 129/2004) was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 179/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/32. DATED 19-5-2006 RBE No. 64/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment in the category of Dietician (Gr. Rs. 5,500-9,000).

Attention is invited to this office letter No. E(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/22 dated 17.6.2004 (RBE No. 129/2004) laying down recruitment rules for filling up post of Dietician In scale Rs. 5,500-9,000.

In view of the difficulty expressed by one of the Zonal Railways in finding candidates, the prescribed qualification laid down vide letter ibid has been reviewed in consultation with the Health Directorate of this Ministry and it has been decided that In addition to what has been laid down vide letter ibid, candidates in possession with the under mentioned qualification may also be considered for filling up of post of Dietician on Indian Railways:- Essential: B.Sc. (Home Science) + M.Sc./Home Science (Food & Nutrition) from a recognized Institution.

Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (1989 edition) may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No. 184 enclosed.

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INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 Edition) Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No.184

Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III, Recruitment & Training.

Para 166 (2) of the IREM, Volume-I (1989 edition) introduced vide ACS No. 164 may be substituted as under:

(2) The qualifications for direct recruitment to the post of Dietician shall be as under:

(i) Essential: B.Sc. (Science Graduate) with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (One year course) from a recognized Institution plus three months Internship Training in a Hospital.

OR B.Sc. (Home Science) + M.Sc./Home Science (Food & Nutrition) from a recognized Institution.

(ii) Age limit : Between 18 and 30 years. (Authority: Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/32 dated 19.5.2006).



Sub: Instructions/Guidelines - Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of STC/TTCs

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)/2005/3/64 dated 3.5.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)/2005/3/64 dated 3.5.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Instructions/Guidelines - Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of STC/TTCs

Kindly refer to IRIMEE, Jamalpur's letter No.IRIMEE.02.04 dated 7.3.06 enclosing the minutes of the meeting of the Principals of STCs/TTCs held on 20.2.2006 at IRIMEE/Jamalpur. The issues raised therein and Board's observations/instructions/guidelines on the same are placed at Annexure I.

Necessary action may be taken at your end under intimation to this office.

DA: as above. Annexure-I

Issues raised in the meeting Railway Board's observations 1. Sanction additional works for improvement of

hostels. CRB vide his letter No. E(MPP)2006/3/5 dated 20.2.2006 has desired proposal from Railways for additional works. However, no response has been received from the Railways.

2 (i)

None of the STCs have a Web site. With the increasing trend of, continues in service training and education, there is a need for the STC to have their own website.

(ii) Powers to Zonal Railways to create Website for STCs

STCs may approach their Railways to place the same on the website as has been done by ZRTI/Udaipur on the NWR website.

3 Libraries of STCs to be upgraded. This may be done under the GMs power. 4. Permit one book per trainee in every refresher

course Rs.300/- Refresher course is meant for refreshing the existing knowledge. If at all any study material is needed, it may be prepared locally and circulated.

5. Principals felt that there is considerable' delay due to the selection process.

The selection process of Instructors has-been decided after due deliberations and is in accordance to the recommendations of RSRC.

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6. Latest instructions of RDSO/Board/PU/Zonal Railways not reaching to STCs.

CMEs should ensure that instructions reach STCs invariably. IRIMEE may also like to circulate a compilation of all orders at least twice a year.

1. Provision of DOT phones in Hostels and Mobile phones for Principals.

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2. Sanction High Speed Rail net/Internet Connectivity including Broadband for STCs

This should be considered in consultation with local finance. However, provision of MTNL and BSNL telephones and internet facility have been sanctioned vide Board's letter No. 2004/Tele/Trg.1 dated 6/8.12.2004. Instructions have already been issued vide Board's letter No.2000/Tele/TW/1/Railnet Works dated 24.01.2006 which state that ceiling for internet through Broadband per user has been enchanced from Rs.1500/- to Rs.3000/- per annum. This may be considered under GMs powers.

8 Building up laboratories for training all supervisory staff on Disaster Management Equipment including fire fighting.

This is under consideration in Railway Board.

9 Revised Training Modules of Group C staff of Mech. Department made in 2003& reviewed in 2005 to be approved by Board

Approved and placed on the Website of Management Services Directorate. This would be circulated after Hindi translation.

10. Special Pay to be increased to 30% to attract more talent

The matter is under consideration in Board’s office in consultation with DOP&T.

(i) Honorarium to be increased from Rs.200/-.to 300/- and Rs.300/- to 450/- to attract. good visiting faculty

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(ii) Guest faculty permitted to be increased to 30% to enable wider and in depth coverage of certain topics for which in house faculty may not have developed adequately.

It is being processed in Board's office

12. More funds for purchase of books and magazine @ Rs.2 lakhs per year

This may be projected in the Budget Estimate/Revised Estimate and should be done under GM's powers

13. Combined Refresher Courses for C&W, Loco & Workshop Stream

The matter is under consideration in consultation with Mechanical Directorate.

14. Honorarium for Yoga Instructors to be enhanced from Rs.1000/ to Rs.3000/-

The matter is under consideration in Board's office.

15. Powers to hire vehicles for taking trainees on technical visits

The matter is under consideration in Board's office.



Sub: Enhancement of the rates of honorarium for Inquiry Officer and other assisting officials in the conduct of Departmental Inquiries, arising out of Vigilance investigations against Railway Servants.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2005/V-1/DAR/5/1 dated 24-4-2006 RBV No.8/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2005/V-1/DAR/5/1 dated 24-4-2006 RBV No.8/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Enhancement of the rates of honorarium for Inquiry Officer and other assisting officials in the conduct of Departmental Inquiries, arising out of Vigilance investigations against Railway Servants.

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their assisting officials, in the conduct of Departmental Inquiry against Railway Servants, arising out of Vigilance Investigations, had been under consideration of the Board for sometime and it has now been decided that in supersession of all previous instructions on the subject, the revised rates of honoraria will be as under:-

(a) Where Departmental Inquiry is conducted against gazetted officer(s) or against a combination of gazetted and the non-gazetted officials (composite case) by a retired senior Railway officer not below the rank of Selection Grade.

(i) The rate of honoraria for Inquiry Officer.- The Inquiry Officer, in such departmental inquiries, will be entitled to fixed Honorarium of Rs.12000/- (Rs. Twelve thousand only), exclusive of local transport charges, per inquiry report.

(ii) Rate of TA/DA for Inquiry Officer.- Where the duties and responsibilities entrusted to the RIO involves travelling, the rate of TA/DA, in such cases will be the same as applicable to the serving Railway Officers of equivalent rank.

(iii) The rate of honorarium for Presenting Officer.- The Presenting Officer will be entitled to a fixed honorarium of Rs.1500/- (Rs. One Thousand Five Hundred only), per Inquiry Report in a case.

(iv) The rate of honorarium for Stenographer/Tvpist - In addition to the fixed amount of Rs.12000/ (Rs. Twelve Thousand only), the Inquiry Officer will be entitled for an additional amount of Rs.2100/- (Rs. Two Thousand & One Hundred only), per Inquiry Report, provided the Stenographic/Typing assistance is arranged by the Inquiry Officer himself.

Where the services of a serving Stenographer/Typist are placed at the disposal of the Retired RIO, on his request, the serving stenographer/Typist will be eligible for honorarium @ Rs.1500/- (Rs.One Thousand & Five Hundred only), per Inquiry Report.

(b) Where Departmental Inquiry is conducted against a gazetted officer by a serving gazetted Railway officer, not below the rank of Selection Grade.

(i) The rate of honoraria for Inquiry Officer - The Inquiry Officer will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.6750/- (Rs. Six Thousand Seven Hundred & Fifty only) for the Inquiry, relating to the first charged official and Rs.1500/- (Rs. One Thousand & Five Hundred only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(ii) Rate of TA/DA for Inquiry Officer.- Where the duties and responsibilities entrusted to the RIO involves travelling, the rate of TA/DA, in such cases will be the same as applicable to the serving Railway Officers of equivalent rank.

(iii) The rate of honorarium for Presenting Officer.- The Presenting Officer will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.1500/- (Rs One Thousand & Five Hundred only) for the Inquiry, relating to the first charged official and Rs.450/- (Rs. Four Hundred & Fifty only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(iv) The rate of honorarium for Stenographer/Typist.- The Stenographer/Typist assisting the Inquiry Officer, in the conduct of a Departmental Inquiry, will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.1500/- (Rs. One Thousand & Five hundred only) for Inquiry relating to the first charged official and Rs.450/- (Rs. Four Hundred & Fifty only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(c) Where Departmental Inquiry is conducted against a non-gazetted official by a retired Railway servant of JAgrade and below upto the rank of group 'B' gazetted.

(i) The rate of honoraria for Inquiry Officer.- The Inquiry Officer will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.3000/- (Rs. Three Thousand only) for the Inquiry Report, relating to the first charged official and Rs.750/- (Rs. Seven Hundred & Fifty only) for each additional Inquiry Report in the same case, besides local conveyance allowance amounting to Rs. 750/-(Rs. Seven Hundred & Fifty only) per Inquiry Report

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for A, A-1 and B-1 cities. The local conveyance charges for other cities shall be Rs.450/- (Rs. Four Hundred & Fifty only) per Inquiry Report.

(ii) The rate of honorarium for Presenting Officer.- The Presenting Officer will be entitled to an honorarium of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. One Thousand only) for first charged official and Rs.300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) for each additional charged official in the same case.

(iii) The rate of honorarium for Stenographer/Typist.- The RIO will be entitled to an additional amount of Rs.900/-(Rs. Nine Hundred only) per departmental Inquiry Report for Clerical/Stenographer/Typing assistance arranged by him. However, where the services of a serving Stenographer/Typist are made available to the RIO, a reduced amount of Rs.600/- per departmental Inquiry report will be paid to the serving Stenographer/Typist.

(d) Where Departmental Inquiry is conducted against a non-gazetted official by a serving Railway official of JA Grade and below upto Senior Supervisor level.

(i) The rate of honoraria for Inquiry Officer : - The Inquiry Officer will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.2000/- (Rs. Two Thousand only) for the Inquiry, relating to the first charged official and Rs. 450/- (Rs. Four Hundred & Fifty only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(ii) The rate of honorarium for Presenting Officer. - The Presenting Officer will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.1000/- (Rs. One Thousand only) for the Inquiry relating to the first charged official and Rs.300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(iii) The rate of honorarium for Stenographer/Typist.- The Stenographer/Typist, assisting the Inquiry Officer, in the conduct of Departmental Inquiry, will be entitled to an Honorarium of Rs.600/- (Rs. Six Hundred only) per Inquiry Report for the Inquiry relating to the first charged official and Rs.300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only) for each additional charged official, in the same case.

(e) Contingency Expenditure

An amount of Rs.75/- (Rs. Seventy five only) is permitted as contingency expenditure to meet the basic courtesy requirement of serving tea/biscuits etc. for each sitting of the Inquiry. This expenditure will be incurred by the Presenting Officer and will be reimbursed to him by the Railway Administration on certification of Inquiry Officer. In the absence of Presenting Officer, the Inquiry Officer shall incur the expenditure and the same will be reimbursed to him by the Railway administration along with honorarium. 2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways and the revised rates will be applicable w.e.f the date of issue of this letter.



Sub: Safety measures for Railway men working in hazardous conditions.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)/2005/3/27 dated 16.5.2006 RBE No.61/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)/2005/3/27 dated 16.5.2006 RBE No.61/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Safety measures for Railway men working in hazardous conditions.

During the 35th PREM Meeting held in Board's office, the federations have expressed concern on loss of lives of Railway men in rail accidents. As it is a serious matter, the Railways should take steps to ensure that the employees

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update their knowledge and habits especially in safe practices particularly taking precautions while working/passing through curves, tunnels, cuttings, lifting of track, loading and unloading of heavy materials, electrified area etc. as also mentioned in Training Module No. CE-002, CE-004, Elec.2.2, ME 003, ME 004 to name a few.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/135/194 dated 15.6.06

Sub: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay-Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/6 dated 25.5.2006 RBE No. 65/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 21.02.06 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 38/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2005/AL-4/6 dated 25.5.2006 RBE No. 65/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Merger of 50% of Dearness Allowance with Basic Pay-Revision of pay range slab for the purpose of Bad Climate Allowance.

In continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 21.02.06, It is clarified that date of effect of revision of pay range slab for Bad Climate Allowance would be from 01.04.2004.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/26/195 dated 15.6.06

Sub: Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97)- clarification.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 10.5.2006 S No.2 of Health/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 30.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 22/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 10.5.2006 S No.2 of Health/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Retired Employees Liberalised Health Scheme (RELHS-97)- clarification.

In partial modification of Board's letter No.2003/H/28/1/RELHS dated 30.12.2005 on the above cited subject, it is advised that the existing para 2 of the letter may be amended as under:-

Existing Amended (a) All medically invalidated employees and the spouses, of the employees who died in harness before 31.12.2005, may be permitted to join RELHS by 31.12.2005

Railways may, therefore, act accordingly and permit such cases who intend to join RELHS-97 till 31.12.2005

(b) All medically invalidated employee and the spouses of the employees who die in harness, henceforth, will be permitted to join RELHS within 3 (three) months from the date of invalidation/death of the employee.

2. All other terms and condition as laid down in Board's letter referred to above will remain unaltered. Estt Rule No 114/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/77/196 dated 15.6.06

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of Group 'C' posts

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(RRB)/2004/3/8 dated 5.5.2006 RRCB No. 8/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(RRB)/2004/3/8 dated 5.5.2006 RRCB No. 8/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Calling of candidates over & above the number of vacancies for document verification/vision test etc. in case of Group 'C' posts

Ref: Board's letter of even no. dated 24.4.2006 (RRCB No.7/2006)

Further to this office letter under reference above, it has been decided by the Board that their decision to call the candidates, 20% over & above the number of vacancies for the posts of ASM, Diesel/Electric Assistant and Motorman for document verification/vision test etc., will be extended to all other Group 'C' categories of posts also.

2. This shall also be done with the following proviso:

a) It has to be brought out clearly in the Call Letter to the candidate that the purpose of calling 20% candidates over & above the number of vacancies at the time of document verification is primarily to avoid shortfall in the panel and that merely calling a candidate for document verification/vision test etc. does not, in any way, entitle him to an appointment in the railways. b) Even where the number of candidates available after document verification exceeds the number of vacancies, the panel sent by RRB to CPO shall be equal to number of vacancies only. In case, the CPO after giving stipulated joining time to the selected candidates certifies that certain number of candidates have not turned up within the specified period, another panel equal to the number of candidates finally not turning up for taking appointment will be supplied by RRB to CPO. Before calling for replacement in-lieu of the candidates finally not turning up for taking appointment, CPO shall personally satisfy himself that the procedure for cancellation of the offer of appointment to the originally empanelled candidates has been strictly followed. Under no circumstances, the number of candidates covered in the original as well as replacement panels shall exceed the number of the vacancies indented by the railway. c) Replacement panel shall include only such number of reserved/UR candidates as have not turned up as per original panel.

3. Extant instructions for seeking approval of RRCB for enhancement of the vacancies before conduct of written examination(s) shall, however, continue to be followed.

4. This will be applicable wherever Call Letters to the candidates for document verification are yet to be issued. Estt Rule No 115/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/63/217 dated 16.6.06

Sub: Counting of temporary service of casual labourers for purpose of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2004PS5-1/15 dt. 26.05.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(NG)64CL/25 dt. 29.1.66 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 53/66. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2004PS5-1/15 dt. 26.05.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Counting of temporary service of casual labourers for purpose of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes.

AIRF has raised a demand for issuing Post Retirement Complimentary Passes to casual labourers taking into account 50% service of casual labourers from temporary status till their regular absorption for purpose of Post Retirement Complimentary Pass facilities.

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In this connection, attention is invited to instructions issued vide Board's letter No. E(NG)64CL/25 dt. 29.1.66 which unambiguously provide that continuous service rendered, by casual labourers after acquiring temporary status is counted for the purpose of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes. It is, accordingly, reiterated that the instructions as contained in Board's letter dt. 29.1.66 should be followed scrupulously on Zonal Railways. Estt Rule No 116/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/18/218 dated 16.6.06

Sub: Staff Benefit fund- Additional Ad hoc allocation for 2006-07

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006/FU-1/2 dated 23-5-2006 RBE No. 66/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006/FU-1/2 dated 23-5-2006 RBE No. 66/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub :- Staff Benefit fund- Additional Ad hoc allocation for 2006-07

President is pleased to sanction additional ad hoc contribution of Rs. 196/- per capita to the Staff Benefit Fund for the year. 2006-07, in addition to the annual contribution of Rs. 30/- per capita.

2. The additional ad hoc contribution of Rs.196/- per capita would be distributed amongst various staff welfare activities as follows :-

Head/activity Per capita allocation of additional contribution of Rs. 196/-

(i) General Activities viz. Rs. (a) Education 40/- (including Rs.10/- exclusively for Rly.

Schools) (b) Recreation other than sports 20/- (c) Inter-Rly Cultural Competition 4/- (d) Relief of distress, sickness, etc 53/- (e) Women empowerment activities 5/- (f) Miscellaneous 3/- (ii) Sports activities 31/- (iii) Scouts activities 12/- (iv) Recreational facilities to Officers and Supervisory staff 25/- (v) Indigenous system of medicine including Homoeopathy 3/- Total 196/-

3. The above allocation may be utilized substantially towards augmenting infrastructural facililties connected with

the above mentioned activities to the extent possible, e.g. strengthening of libraries, Laboratories etc. (in case of Education); meeting infrastructural requirements in the institutes/clubs/recreational clubs, etc. for the staff/supervisors and officers; training equipment etc. for scouts/guides; and facilities for women employees, etc.

3.1 As per extant instructions, the distribution of Rs.25/- per capita earmarked for "Recreational facilities to Officers and Supervisory staff would be decided by the GMs, commensurate with requirements of the institutions/Clubs so that railway masses all over the railway system can enjoy the recreational facilities. Special emphasis may be laid on strengthening the institutions lacking in equipment/facilities.

3.2 The Scouts and Guides organizations of respective Zonal Railways are authorized to utilize the funds based on Rs.12/- per capita allocated above for the purpose brought out above. Where, however, scouts and guides activities are not undertaken, the allocation can be re-appropriated to other activities under the SBF. 4.

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The distribution of the annual contribution of Rs.30/- per capita would, however, remain unchanged.

5. All Zonal Railways/PUs, etc. may submit a separate report on utilization of the additional allocation after close of the financial year 2006-07.

This issues with concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 117/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/78/219 dated 19.6.06

Sub: Recruitment Rules for direct recruitment to the category of Depot Material Superintendent, Grade-I (DMS-I) In the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36.dated 31-5-2006 RBE No. 67/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003 & No. E(NG)-II/97/RR-1/40 dt. 6.6.1997 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 53/2003 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 111/97 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36.dated 31-5-2006 RBE No. 67/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Recruitment Rules for direct recruitment to the category of Depot Material Superintendent, Grade-I (DMS-I) In the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500.

In terms of para 11(iii) of this Ministry's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003 (RBE No. 177/2003), an element of direct recruitment to the extent of 20% of the posts in the category of Depot Material Superintendent, Grade-I in the pay Scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500 has been introduced.

2. Pursuant to the same, Board have decided that for direct recruitment to the post of DMS-I in the pay scale of Rs. 6,500-10,500, following conditions shall be adhered to:

Depot Material Superintendent, Grade-I, Scale Rs. 6,500-10,500

(i) 20% of the posts in grade Rs. 6,500-10,500 in the category of Depot Material Superintendent should be filled by direct recruitment and remaining 80% of the posts shall continue to be filled by promotion from amongst eligible serving DMS-II in the scale Rs. 5,500-9,000 as per procedure in force.

(ii) Qualification for direct recruitment shall be as under : Degree in Engineering in any discipline.

(iii) Age limit: Between 18-30 years.

3. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (1989 edition) may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No. 185 enclosed.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)

Advance Correction Slip (ACS) No. 185

Chapter-I, Section-B, Sub-Section-III , Recruitment & Training;

Add the following as new para below para 157(3) of the IREM, Volume-I (1989 edition) with the caption as indicated below

(ii) DEPOT MATERIALS SUPERINDENT, GRADE-I

(4) The vacancies in the grade of Depot Materials Supdt. Grade-I in scale Rs. 6,500-10,000 will be filled up as

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under (i) 20% by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; and (ii) 80% by promotion from amongst eligible serving DMS-II in the scale Rs. 5,500-9,000 as per procedure in force.

(5) The qualification for direct recruitment to the post of Depot Materials Superintendent, Grade-I in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10,500 shall be as under:

(i) Qualification: Degree in Engineering in any discipline. (ii) Age limit: Between 18-30 years.

(6) Channel of Promotion/Higher grade: The following higher grade posts are available to this category in the normal channel of promotion :-

Chief Depot Materials Superintendent (Rs.7,450-11,500) (Authority: Railway Board’s letters No. E(NG)-II/97/RR-1/40 dt. 6.6.1997, PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dt. 9.10.2003, and E(NG)-II/2005/RR-1/36 dt. 31.5.2006) Estt Rule No 118/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/16/220 dated 19.6.06

Sub: Grant of Child Adoption Leave for 135 days to the female Railway servants on adoption of child upto one year of age.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2006/CPC/LE-l dated 18-5-2006 RBE No. 62/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2006/CPC/LE-l dated 18-5-2006 RBE No. 62/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Grant of Child Adoption Leave for 135 days to the female Railway servants on adoption of child upto one year of age.

In terms of Board's letter No.E(P&A)I/92/CPC/LE-3 dt 4.12.92 adoptive mothers, who are Railway employees, are entitled to leave of the kind due and admissible not exceeding one year without production of medical certificate as available to natural mothers. The President is now pleased to extend the benefit of leave for 135 days to the adoptive mothers working on Railways with fewer than two surviving children as 'Child Adoption Leave' on adoption of a child upto one year of age, on the lines of maternity leave admissible to natural mothers.

2. During the period of Child Adoption Leave, she shall be paid leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.

3. Child Adoption Leave may be combined with leave of any other kind.

4. In continuation of 'Child Adoption Leave', the adoptive mothers may also be granrted, if applied for, leave of the kind due and admissible (including Leave not due and Commuted leave not exceeding 60 (sixty) days without production of Medical certificate) for a period upto one year reduced by the age of the adopted child on the date of legal adoption without taking into account the period of Child Adoption Leave, subject to the following conditions :- (i) This facility will not be admissible to an adoptive mother already having two surviving children at the time of adoption. (ii) The maximum period of one year leave of the kind due and admissible (including Leave not due and Commuted leave upto 60 days without production of medical certificate) will be reduced by the age of the child on the date of adoption without taking into account Child Adoption Leave as in the following illustrations: * If the age of the adopted child is less than one month on the date of adoption leave upto one year may be allowed. * If the age of child is six months and above but less than seven months, leave upto 6 months may be allowed. * If the age of the child is 9 months and above but less than ten months, leave upto 3 months may be allowed.

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5. Child Adoption leave shall not be debited against the leave account

6. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 551 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-I, 1985 Edition (Second Reprint Edition-2003) may be amended as in the enclosed advance correction slip No.99.

These orders will have effect from the date of issue. DA: One

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP TO THE INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE, VOLUME-I, 1985

Edition (Second Reprint Edition - 2003) Advance Correction Slip No. 99

Rule 551 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume I, Fifth Edition-1985 (Second Reprint Edition 2003) may be amended by making addition of Rule 551(C ) below Rule 551{B) as under:-

Rule 551(C) - Child Adoption Leave

An adoptive mother on the railways with less than two surviving children may be granted leave of 135 days as 'Child Adoption Leave' on adoption of a child upto one year of age, on the lines of maternity leave admissible to natural mothers. 2. During the period of Child Adoption leave, she shall be paid leave salary equal to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave.

3. Child Adoption leave may be combined with leave of any other kind.

4. In continuation of 'Child Adoption leave', the adoptive mothers may also be granted, if applied for, leave of the kind due and admissible (including Leave not due and Commuted leave not exceeding 60 days without production of Medical certificate) for a period upto one year reduced by the age of the adopted child on the date of legal adoption without taking into account the period of child Adoption leave, subject to the following conditions:. (i) This facility will not be available to an adoptive mother already having two surviving children at the time of adoption. (ii) The maximum admissible period of one year leave of the kind due and admissible(including Leave not due and Commuted leave upto 60 days without production of medical certificate) will be reduced by the age of the child on the date of adoption without taking into account Child Adoption leave as in the following illustrations: * If the age of the adopted child is less than one month on the date of adoption leave upto one year may be allowed. * If the age of child is six months and above but less than seven months, leave upto 6 months may be allowed. * If the age of the child is 9 months and above but less than ten months, leave upto 3 months may be allowed.

5. Child Adoption leave shall not be debited against the leave account.

(Authority :- Railway Board's letter No.E(P&A)I-2006/CPC/LE-I dated 18-05-2006) Estt Rule No 119/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/129/221 dated 19.6.06

Sub: Promotion of running staff to Group 'B' posts.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/07 dt: 02.06.2006 RBE No. 68/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(GP)80/2/122 dated 04.08.82 and No. E(GP)2005/2/87 dated 2.2.2006 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 212/82 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 24/2006 respectively.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/07 dt: 02.06.2006 RBE No. 68/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Promotion of running staff to Group 'B' posts.

During discussions in the PNM meeting with NFIR on item no.1/2005, it has been brought to the notice of the Board that Drivers and Guards are not being considered for selection to the concerned Group B posts against 70% promotional quota. Reports received in this connection from some of the Railway indicates that the running staff do not generally come in the Zone of Consideration for 70% selections to the Group B posts.

2. Board desires that instructions issued under Board's letter No. E(GP)80/2/122 dated 04.08.82 and further reiterated recently under Board's letter No. E(GP)2005/2/87 dated 2.2.2006, regarding equivalence of grades of running staff and those of non-running staff, should be kept in view while determining the eligibility of running staff for promotion to Group B posts of AOM/AME/AEE, both under 70% selection as well as 30% LDCE.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/ACR/2/222 dated 19.6.06

Sub: Command structure, promotion and seniority of loco running staff and procedure for writing of ACRs of Mechanical and Electrical officers looking after Loco running branch.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM7/12 dated 2-6-2006 RB.ESTT.69/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM7/12 dated 2-6-2006 RB.ESTT.69/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Command structure, promotion and seniority of loco running staff and procedure for writing of ACRs of Mechanical and Electrical officers looking after Loco running branch.

Reference this Ministry’s letter No.E(G)2004/EC-1-1 dated 22.9.2004 (copy enclosed for ready reference) regarding command structure of loco running staff. 2. In continuation of this Ministry's letter dated 22.9.2004 referred to above, the Ministry of Railways have taken the following decisions :-

i) All new entrants recruited directly from open market through Railway Recruitment Boards or by induction by selection from Diesel/Electric Loco Sheds etc. as Asstt. Loco Pilots (Diesel) and Asstt. Loco Pilots (Electric) in grade Rs.3050-4590 will be borne in a common seniority, after they have passed technical compulsory test for both types of traction; Passing technical tests for both types of traction may be dispensed with on Divisions with only one type of traction or for a temporary period with the personal approval of the General Manager.

ii) Wherever separate cadres exist their merger may be considered applying analogy of sub-para (i) of this Ministry's letter No.E(G)-2004/EC-1-1 dated 22.9.2004;

iii) Control at Divisional levels- For day to day working electric and diesel crew report separately to officers of the two departments. The day-to-day technical control of working includes assigning of duty, performance monitoring, control of leave, annual confidential report etc. Administrative control of the cadre in a division will be given to the Deptt. which has more than 60% on roll staff.

iv) Control at Railway Board's level : (a) EDME(Tr)/Adv. Elect.(RS) will deal with all technical matters viz. Mechanical and Electrical and (b) All administrative/establishment matters shall be dealt with by AM(Traffic) with assistance of Mech/Electrical Directorates. This will involve, dealing with Unions, 10 hours rule, cadre reviews, training, Guard/Drivers Boxes, unification of Lobby, crew links/runs, inter Railway transfer of staff/links etc

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3. Further, in continuation to this Ministry’s letter No. 2005/SCC/3/13 dated 26.9.2005 on the issue of procedure for writing of ACRs of Mechanical & Electrical officers looking after Loco running branch., it has now been decided that the ACRs of officers of Loco running branch, irrespective of grade, shall be countersigned by Chief Operations Manager of the Zonal Railways hereinafter. Accordingly, the procedure for writing of ACRs of officers of Mechanical & Electrical Departments working in Loco Running Branch will be as under:-

Grade Place Reporting Review Acceptance Division Sr. Scale/JAG DRM Assistant

Officers HQ Sr. Scale/JAG CME(R&L) or CMPE(Dsl)/CELE CME/CEE after the remarks of COM

Division JAG DRM Senior Scale HQ JAG CME(R&L) or CMPE(Dsl)/CELE

CME/CEE after the remarks of COM

Division DRM CME/CEE after the remarks of COM

JAG/Senior Scale independent in-charge

HQ CME(R&L) or CMPE(Dsl)/CELE

CME/CEE after the remarks of COM

GM

SAG HQ CME/CEE (Countersigned by COM)

GM Board

Railway Board’s letter No.E(G)2004EC-1-1 dated 22-9-2004

Sub: Command Structure of Loco Running Staff

In supersession of the instructions issued vide letter No.2004/M(L)/467/3 dated 10-5-2004, it has been decided by the Board that the command structure of loco running staff (at the three level, i.e., Division, zonal Hqrs. and at Board level will be as follows:-

i. Divisional Level : The existing practice of technical control of Loco running staff under Sr.DME/Sr.DEE may continue, i.e. for diesel locomotives under Sr.DME and for electric locomotives under Sr.DEE. The administrative control of the respective running staff will be under Sr.DME/Sr.DEE and depending upon the strength of diesel/electric loco running staff,/ unification of administrative control may be considered and the proportion at which the switch over shall be made will be decided by the General Managers.

ii. Zonal HQ Level: The technical control of loco running staff will be under CME/CEE depending upon the type of the traction. The administrative control of all drivers will be under the COM at Zonal level. COM will be assisted by officers from Mechanical and Electrical departments.

iii. Railway Board Level: Technical matter will be dealt by the concerned Directorates viz , Mechanical or Electrical. However, items relating to train handling will be dealt by Mechanical Dte. in consultation with Electrical Dte.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/79/272 dated 21.6.06 Sub: Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/6 Policy dated 2-6-2006 RB.ESTT.70/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/6 Policy dated 2-6-2006 RB.ESTT.70/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

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Sub: Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 36035/8/2003-Estt(Res) dated 26..4.2006 issued by Department of Personnel & Training on the above noted subject is sent herewith for guidance and compliance.

No. 36035/8/2003-Estt(Res)

Government or India, Ministry of Personnel. P.G & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training

Dated the 26th April, 2006 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities

The undersigned is directed to say that the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 which came into existence on 1.1.1996 provides for reservation for persons with disability in the posts identified for three categories of disabilities namely (1) blindness or low vision, (ii) hearing impairment and (iii) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy. Instructions have also been issued by this Department for providing reservation for such persons. In spite of the Act and the instructions of this Department, vacancies were not earmarked reserved or were not filled by reservation in some establishments.

2. The matter has been considered carefully, and it has been decided that reservation for persons with disabilities should be implemented in right earnest and there should be no deviation from the scheme of reservation, particularly, after the Act came into effect. In order to achieve this objective, all the establishments should prepare the reservation roster registers as provided in this Department's O.M. No. 36035/3/2004-Estt(Res) dated 29.12.2005 starting from the year 1996 and reservation for persons with disabilities be earmarked as per instructions contained in that OM. If some or all the vacancies so earmarked had not been filled by reservation and were filled by able bodied persons either for the reason that points of reservation had not been earmarked properly at the appropriate time or persons with disabilities did not become available, such unutilized reservation may be treated as having been carried forward to the first recruitment year occuring after issue of this O.M. and be filled as such. If it is not possible to fill up such reserved vacancies during the said recruitment year/reservation would be carried forward for further two years, whereafter it may be treated as lapsed.

3. It has been observed that some recruiting agencies declare in their, advertisements that blind/partially blind candidates need not apply and that separate examinations would be conducted for visually handicapped candidates. Attention is invited to para 7 of, this Department's O.M. No. 36035/3/2004-Estt(Res) dated 29.12.2005 which provides that persons with disabilities selected on their own merit will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. It means that persons with disabilities who are selected on their own merit have to be adjusted against the unreserved vacancies and reservation has to be given in addition. If visually handicapped candidates or any other category of handicapped candidates are debarred from applying on the ground that a separate examination would be conducted for them, chances of handicapped candidates being selected on their own merit would be eliminated. Thus debarring of any category of handicapped candidates in the above manner is against the provisions contained in the aforesaid O.M. It is, therefore, requested that persons with disabilities should not be debarred from applying for the posts identified suitable for them and should be provided opportunity to compete for the unreserved vacancies as well by holding a common examination.

4. Contents of this O.M may be brought to the notice of all concerned. Estt Rule No 122/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/35/273 dated 21.6.06

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to new zones.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2003 QR1-6. dated 12-6-2006 RBE No. 75/2006 is published for

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information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even number dated 24.03.2005 & Railway Board's letter No. E(G)99 QR1-16 dated 16/3/2004 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule no. 127/2005 & 1/2005 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2003 QR1-6. dated 12-6-2006 RBE No. 75/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff posted to new zones.

Permission to retain Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway Officers/Staff posted to New Zones/Divisions was extended till 31.3.2006 in terms of Railway Board's letter of even number dated 24.03.2005.

On representation from New Zones about acute shortage of accommodation and the need for extension of the period of retention, the matter has been reviewed by Railway Board. In exercise of the powers vested in Board as per Railway Board's letter No. E(G)99 QR1-16 dated 16/3/2004, the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to relax the rules/instructions and extend the permission for retention of railway accommodation at the previous place of posting in favour of Railway Officers/Staff posted to New Zones/Division for a further period of one year from 1.4.2006 to 31.3.2007.

The New Zones/Divisions should make all possible efforts to complete construction of railway accommodation for their officers and staff by 31.3.2007. E.C.Railway and N.W. Railway, who have not made adequate progress in this direction, are directed to make special efforts for completing the construction of Railway accommodation by the above period.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 123/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/80/274 dated 22.6.06

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse, of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG}II/95/RC-1/94 dt 14.06.2006 RBE NO. 78/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No.E(NG)I/96/RE-3/9(2) dated 29.04.1999, Board's letter of even number dated 18.01.2000, Board's letters No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dated 10.11.2000, No. E(NG)II/2000/RC-1/Genl./17 dated 6.3.2002 & 26.5.2004 and No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28.7.2000 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos. 122/99, 34/2000, 216/2000, 35/2002, CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 304/2004 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 146/2000 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG}II/95/RC-1/94 dt 14.06.2006 RBE NO. 78/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse, of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

Pursuant to the notification of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 instructions were issued by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) laying down that in case where an employee has been medically invalidated/decategorised where the administration cannot find alternative posts for such an employee, he may be kept on a supernumerary post in the grade in which he was working on regular basis, till such time suitable post can be identified or till his retirement, whichever is earlier. As these instructions provided for continuation of service of a medically invalidated/decategorised employee, there would be no occasion to the employee to be retired from service on medical grounds. Therefore, according to the instructions, in such cases the occasion to consider a request for appointment on compassionate ground of an eligible ward would not arise (Board's letter No.E(NG)I/96/RE-3/9(2) dated 29.04.1999 refers).

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2. Even if the employee chooses to retire voluntarily on his being declared medically decategorised, if he so desires he may be permitted but without extending the benefit of appointment on compassionate ground to a ward (para 4 of Board's letter of even number dated 18.01.2000 refers).

3. Board had earlier decided that in cases where an employee is totally incapacitated and is not in a position to continue in any post because of his medical condition, he may be allowed to opt for retirement. In such cases, request for appointment on compassionte ground to an eligible ward may be considered if the said employee chooses to retire voluntarily (para 3 of Board's letter of even number dated 18.01.2000).

4. Pursuant to the demand raised by staff side the issue has been deliberated upon at length in the full Board Meeting and it has been decided that compassionate ground appointment to the wife/wards/dependants of partially medically de-categorised staff who seeks voluntary retirement may be given subject to the following provisions:-

(a) The appointment will be given only in the eligible Group 'D' categories. 'Eligible' would mean that in case Group

'D' recruitment is banned for any particular category, the same would also apply for the compassionate ground appointments. (b) Such an appointment should only be given in case of employees who are declared partially decategorised at a time when they have atleast 5 years or more service left. (c ) CMD of the Railways should keep a watch over the trend of de-categorisation so that the present figure do not get inflated. CMD should also get 10% partially decategorised cases re-examined by another medical Board not belonging to Divisional Hospital which initially declared them unfit.

5. All those employees medically decategorised after issuance of Board's letter No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dated 18.1.2000 will also be covered under these instructions. However, such cases which have already been finalised in terms of Board's letters No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dated 18.1.2000, 10.11.2000 and No. E(NG)II/2000/RC-1/Genl./17 dated 6.3.2002 & 26.5.2004 need not be re-opened. 6. While considering such requests for compassionate ground appointment the General Manager should satisfy himself on the basis of a balanced and objective assessment of the financial & other conditions of the family, that the grounds for compassionate ground appointment in each such case, is justified (Board's letter No. E(NG)II/98/RC-1/64 dated 28.7.2000 refers). Estt Rule No 124/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/64/363 dated 22.6.06

Sub: Issue of special complimentary cheque passes to non-Railway Doctors and para medical staff for conducting blood donation & eye testing Camps.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2004PS5-1/21 dated 10/01/2005 RBE No. 4/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2004PS5-1/21 dated 10/01/2005 RBE No. 4/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Subject :- Issue of special complimentary cheque passes to non-Railway Doctors and para medical staff for conducting blood donation & eye testing Camps. Blood donation and eye testing camps were being organised on the Railways by the Federations for which complimentary cheque passes used to be issued by Zonal Railways without obtaining Board's approval. Zonal Railways were, therefore, advised vide Board's letter No. E(W)2001PS5-6/97 dated 25.2.02 that proposal for issue of special complimentary cheque passes for purposes not covered under Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) should be referred to Board's Office for obtaining approval of the competent authority. This has caused delay in issuing complimentary cheque passes at short notice to the doctors and para medical staff in connection with blood donation and eye testing camps being organised on the Railways.

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2. On a specific request from AIRF the matter has been considered by Railway Board and it has been decided that the General Managers may be delegated powers to issue complimentary cheque passes to non-Railway doctors and para medical staff in connection with blood donation and eye testing camps being organised on the Railways. Delegation of this power may be exercised by the General Managers at their personal level in optimum need based situation so that indiscriminate proliferation of issue of such passes can be avoided.

3. In view of the above decision Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) may be amended as per Advance, Correction Slip No. 46.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

Advance Correction Slip No. 46 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules,1986 (Second Edition, 1993).

In Schedule VII (Special Passes), below item No, 40 add the following as item No. 41. Doctors/para medical staff invited in connection with blood donation/eye testing camps being organised on the Railways

General Managers may at their personal level, authorise issue of special complimentary cheque passes commensurate with the status of invitees in optimum need based situations from residence/ place of working to the place where the camps are being held, and back.



Sub: Inclusion of children from void marriage in the privilege passes issued to railway employees.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95PS5-1/29 dated 10/03/2005 RBE No. 39/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95PS5-1/29 dated 10/03/2005 RBE No. 39/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Subject :- Inclusion of children from void marriage in the privilege passes issued to railway employees. Ref: Board's letter of even number dated 13.9.03 Instructions were issued vide Board's letter referred to above, that children born out of void marriage are not eligible for inclusion in the Pass of widows of Railway servants.

2. On reference from a Railway whether children born out of void marriage are eligible for inclusion in the Privilege pass issued to railway servants, the case has been further examined and it is clarified that children born out of void marriages are not eligible for any kind of railway passes. 3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 126/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/66/365 dated 22.6.06

Sub: Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling..

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)97/PS5-1/71 dated 5/06/2006 RBE No. 71/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 14.11.2005 & Board's letter No. PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 21.4.2006 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos 295/2005 & 97/2006 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)97/PS5-1/71 dated 5/06/2006 RBE No. 71/2006 addressed to the General

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Manager/SECR. Subject :- Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling. Reference is invited to Board's letter of even number dated 14.11.2005 on the above mentioned subject, whereby the income ceiling for dependency was revised w.e.f. 1.7.2005 as Rs. 2723/- p.m. i.e. Rs. 1500/- (pension/family pension) + Rs. 750 (DP) + 21% of Rs. 2,250/- (1,500+750) or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.

Consequent upon increase in Dearness Relief to pensioners/ family pensioners, w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of Board's Circular No. PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 21.4.2006 a dependent relative in relation to a Railway servant as described in Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, shall be deemed to be wholly dependent on the Railway servant only if his/her income w.e.f. 1.1.2006 including pension, dearness pay and dearness relief in terms of Board's letter No. PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 21.4.2006 does not exceed Rs. 2790/ p.m. i.e. Rs. 1500/- (pension/family pension) + Rs. 750 (DP) + 24% of Rs. 2,250/- (1,500+750) or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.

Estt Rule No 127/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Honorarium/10/366 dated 22.6.06

Sub: Enhancement in the rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by the RRBs for conducting examinations

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2004 HO 1/15 dated 03/06/2005 RBE No. 95/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2004 HO 1/15 dated 03/06/2005 RBE No. 95/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Subject :- Enhancement in the rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by the RRBs for conducting examinations Ministry of Railways have reviewed the existing rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries engaged by RRBs in connection with holding of examinations. The rates of honorarium payable to various functionaries have been revised as detailed hereunder:-

Rates in (Rupees) Functionary One session

Two session

Three session Norms of payment

Town-in-Charge

450 (850)

600 (1000)

600 (1000) Remuneration for actual session/ day plus one day payment of Rs. 400/- for making arrangements etc.

Coordinating Supervisor

300 (700)

400 (800)

450 (850) Remuneration for actual session/ day plus one day payment of Rs. 400/- for making arrangements etc

Assistant Supervisor

210 300 375 Remuneration for actual session/ day of exam/test only.

Centre-in-Charge

250 (500)

350 (600)

450 (700) Remuneration for actual session/ day plus one day payment of Rs. 250/- for making arrangement etc.

Invigilator 170 250 300 Remuneration for actual session/ day of exam/test only.

Group 'D' staff/ daily wagers

90 135 150 Attached to supervisor for stitching/ sealing and dispatch etc. may be paid for actual day of examination/ test plus payment @ Rs. 135/- for two days. Waterman may be paid for actual session/ day of exam/ test only.

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Clerks attached to supervisor

110 (290)

180 (360)

225 (405) Remuneration for actual session/ day of exam/ test plus two days payment @ Rs. 180/- per day for making arrangement and preparation of accounts.

Dictator Rs. 160/- for the first dictation and Rs. 80/- for each subsequent dictation subject to a maximum of Rs. 400/- per day

Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only.

Time Keeper/Text Checker

Rs. 140 per day of single session and Rs. 200/- per day for double session

Remuneration for actual session/day of exam/test only

Official members of interview committee

Rs. 400/- per day of meeting of the interview Board.

When the official member actually attends at the place at which he/she has been involved by the RRB to be present.

Setting of question paper

Rs. 10/- per question (objective type)

Evaluation of stenography scripts

Rs. 11/- per script of stenography test

Evaluation of typing scripts

Rs. 9/- per script of type test

2. The above rates will apply to all examinations conducted by RRBs viz. Mass categories, technical and others. 3. The revised rates would take effect from the date of issue of the order. 4. The above has the sanction of the President of India & issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry or Railways.

Estt Rule No 128/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/136/367 dated 22.6.06 Sub: Amendment to the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, 1987 edition.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/RS-11 dated 20/06/2005 RBE No. 100/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/RS-11 dated 20/06/2005 RBE No. 100/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Subject :- Amendment to the Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume-II, 1987 edition. In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rule 1510 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II, 1987 edition may be amended as in the Advance Correction Slip No. 55 enclosed. 2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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Rule 1510 of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II, 1987 edition may be amended as indicated below :-

In Sub-rule (2), the words "staff rendered surplus due to change in traction, " may be inserted in the 20th line between the words 'examinations,' and 'or'. {Authority : Railway Board's letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/RS-11 dated 20.6.2005 (RBE 100/2005)}


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/130/368 dated 26.6.06

Sub: Promotion and grant of consequential benefits to Railway servants who are considered for promotion during the pendency of departmental/ criminal proceeding and are found suitable and are also subsequently exonerated/ acquitted.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2004/RG6-37 dated 29/07/2005 RBE No. 123/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(D&A)92/RG6-149(A) dated 21.1.1993 & Board's letter No. E(D&A)92/RG 6-149(B) dated 21.1.1993 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 31/93 & 252/99 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2004/RG6-37 dated 29/07/2005 RBE No. 123/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Subject :- Promotion and grant of consequential benefits to Railway servants who are considered for promotion during the pendency of departmental/ criminal proceeding and are found suitable and are also subsequently exonerated/ acquitted.

Attention is invited to para 3.5 of Board's letter No. E(D&A)92/RG6-149(A) dated 21.1.1993 which deals with the situation where the disciplinary/ criminal proceedings etc. against a non-gazetted railway servant, for whom vacancy had been reserved, is finalised and he is exonerated/acquitted in the proceedings.

2. Para 3.5 referred to above inter-alia provides that, on exoneration or acquittal in the disciplinary/ criminal proceedings, the railway servant may be empanelled, enlisted and promoted in his turn. His pay on promotion should be fixed by allowing the intervening period during which he could not be promoted due to pendency of disciplinary/ criminal proceedings etc., to be counted for increments in the higher grade. It further states that the promoting authority will also have to consider the case of the railway servant concerned for grant of arrears of pay with reference to notional promotion given to him and where the promoting authority denies arrears of salary or part of it, it will have to record its reasons for doing so.

2.1 Similar provisions also exist in respect of gazetted Railway servant in para 3 of Board's letter No. E(D&A)92/RG 6-149(B) dated 21.1.1993

3. As desired by the staff side, in the Departmental Council meeting under the JCM Scheme held recently, the above provisions, especially those relating to grant of arrears with reference to notional promotion, are reiterated to the railways. The Railway administrations may please take necessary action to give wide publicity to the above provisions.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/50/369 dated 26.6.06

Sub: Creation of the post of Ticket Checking staff.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2005 EC 2-3 dated 03/08/2005 RBE No. 124/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2005 EC 2-3 dated 03/08/2005 RBE No. 124/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Subject :- Creation of the post of Ticket Checking staff. The issue of filling up of vacancies and creation of additional posts of Ticket Checking Staff has been under consideration of Board for quite some time. The matter was discussed in the full Board Meeting held on 23/6/2005 wherein the following decision was taken :

''Board approved for filling up of the existing vacancies in Ticket Checking staff following the extant rules and procedures. Board also approved that surplus staff among departments may be screened by a Committee of officers headed by Sr. DCM to fill up the vacancies in Ticket Checking Staff. In regard to creation of additional posts of Ticket Checking staff, Board agreed to the proposal of finding 50% matching-surrender from the vacancy banks of the respective GMs and rest 50% to be provided by the Railway Board."

As per the above decisions in the event of difficulty, in finding- matching surrender for the purpose of creation of post of Ticket Checking Staff as per the yardsticks laid down, the required number of posts can be created by utilizing 50% of the matching surrender from the vacancy bank of the Zonal Railway and for the remaining 50% matching surrender, a proposal should be sent to Railway Board requesting for providing the remaining 50% of the matching surrender from Board' s vacancy banks.



No.P-HQ/Ruling/Quarters/36/370 dated 26.6.06

Sub: Allotment/retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2005RN5-8 dated 09/09/2005 RBE No. 152/2005 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1.6.2001 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No 66/2001.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2005RN5-8 dated 09/09/2005 RBE No. 152/2005 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Subject :- Allotment/retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees on deputation to CRIS. Railway Board have reviewed the instructions contained in para 3 of Railway Board's letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1.6.2001 regarding retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway officers/ staff posted on deputation to CRIS. Considering the fact that CRIS is a Society which cannot make profit and its all expenditures are charged to the Railway Projects, CRIS has been separated from the group of other PSUs for the purpose of allotment/ retention of Railway accommodation. It has been decided that in the event of a Railway employee proceeding on deputation to CRIS retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting will continue to be governed by para 3 of Railway Board's instructions dated 1.6.2001 permitting retention of Railway quarter for a period of only two months. In the event the deputationist Railway employee is posted by CRIS at the same station (from where the employee has proceeded on deputation to CRIS) where he/she is in allotment of Railway accommodation, on a request from CRIS with a certificate that no accommodation is available in its pool for allotment to the concerned employee, the deputationist Railway employee to CRIS may be allowed to retain the Railway accommodation under his occupation so long as the employee continues to be on deputation to CRIS and posted at the same station. In case the deputationist Railway employee to CRIS is posted at a different station, Railway accommodation as per the entitlement of the said employee may be allotted for the entire period of deputation to CRIS.

All cases under consideration may be dealt with accordingly.

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This has the sanction of the President and issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 132/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/67/480 dated 4.7.06

Sub: Issue of passes/PTOs to Railway servants under suspension.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006PS5-1/9 dated 13.6.06 RBE No. 76/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006PS5-1/9 dated 13.6.06 RBE No. 76/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Issue of passes/PTOs to Railway servants under suspension.

In terms of clause 19 (i) of Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993), Passes/PTOs may be granted to Railway servants under suspension in exceptional circumstances and not as a matter of course when the Railway servant is permitted to leave the station by an authority not lower than that which suspended him Sub-clause (v) of clause (19) provide that dependant relatives and family members may be included in the passes issued during the period of suspension. However, there is no provision in the said clause 19 to issue Passes/PTOs independently in favour of dependent relative and family members, who can only be included in the passes if granted to Railway servant under suspension.

2. On receipt of a query from one of the Zonal Railway regarding issue of passes in favour of family members/dependent relatives only of a railway employee, who is under suspension and not allowed to leave the station, the matter has been considered by Railway Board and it has been decided that when a Railway servant under suspension is not permitted to leave the station, Special Passes within the limit prescribed in sub clause (ii) of clause (19) of Schedule VII of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) may be issued in favour of dependent relatives and family members on the request of railway servant under suspension.

3. In view of the above decision, Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) may be amended as per Advance Correction Slip No.50 as enclosed.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways

Advance Correction Slip No. 50 to the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition,1993)

In schedule VII(Special Passes), below item No.19(v) add the following as item No. '(vi)'.

(vi) When a railway servant under suspension is not permitted to leave the station, Special Passes within the limit prescribed in (ii) above may be issued in favour of dependent relatives and family members on the request of railway servant under suspension.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/52/481 dated 4.7.06

Sub: Amplification of certain points concerning instructions regarding rates of honorarium etc., for Railway Inquiry Officers and other officials assisting the RIO.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/V-1/DAR/5/1 dated 13 June 2006 RBV No. 10/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 24.4.2006 (RBV No. 08/2006) was

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published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 110/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/V-1/DAR/5/1 dated 13 June 2006 RBV No. 10/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Amplification of certain points concerning instructions regarding rates of honorarium etc., for Railway Inquiry Officers and other officials assisting the RIO.

Attention is invited to the Board's letter of even number dated 24.4.2006 (RBV No. 08/2006), vide which the rates of honorarium for Railway Inquiry Officers, and their assisting officials, conducting departmental inquiries, arising out of vigilance investigations, against gazetted Railway Officers and/or non-gazetted Railway Officials (Composite cases) have been revised.

2. Certain doubts, detailed below, have been raised, in this connection, from various quarters, which are clarified as under :-

S.No. Points raised Amplification/Clarification I What will be the rate of local transport

charges ? The rate of local transport charges will be the same as applicable to serving Railway Officers of equivalent rank

II What will be the headquarters of the Inquiry Officers for the purpose of TA/DA?

The notified residential address of the Inquiry Officer will be deemed headquarter of the Inquiry Officer

III The Board's orders No.2005/V-I/DAR/5/1 dated 24.04.2006 (RBV.No.8/2006) enhancing the rate of honorarium are stated to be effective w.e.f 24.04.2006. Does it mean that the enhanced rate of honorarium will be applicable to all those Inquiry Reports, which are submitted on or after 24.04.2006.

The enhanced rates of honorarium contained in Board's orders No.2005/V-I/DAR/5/1 dated 24.04.2006 (RBV.No.8/2006) will be applicable to only those departmental inquiries, which are entrusted to RIOs on or after 24.04.2006. For enquiries entrusted before, for which inquiry reports are submitted on or after 24.04.2006, old rates of honorarium shall continue to apply.

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Rates for DAR cases arising out of CBI investigations have not been notified.

This shall be the same as for other DAR inquiries arising out of vigilance investigations.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 134/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/70/482 dated 4.7.06

Sub: Probationers of Organized Railway Services appearing in subsequent Recruitment Examination(s) viz. Civil Services Examination etc.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Trg)98(19)/2 dated 9-6-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Trg)98(19)/2 dated 9-6-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Probationers of Organized Railway Services appearing in subsequent Recruitment Examination(s) viz. Civil Services Examination etc.

In supersession to the instructions issued vide this office letter of even number dated 28.8.2000, it has now been decided that the probationers of the eight organized Railway Services selected through Civil Services Examination and Engineering Services Examination, will not be granted any kind of long leave for preparation for any subsequent recruitment examination(s) before completing the probationary training and passing the posting examinations.

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should be granted only short leave covering the period up to the exam only and not for preparation for the exam.

For implementing these instructions, Centralized Training Institutes may ensure that every probationer on reporting to the concerned Centralized Training Institute is informed of the above instructions and also that non-compliance of these instructions would be viewed seriously. Estt Rule No 135/2006


Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway officers on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme or to an organisation eligible for allotment from General Pool.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2004 RN5-10 dated 14.6.2006 RBE No.79/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1/6/2001(Para-4) and letter No. E(G)2003 QR1-19 dated 19/4/2004 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 66/2001 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 311/2004 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(G)2004 RN5-10 dated 14.6.2006 RBE No.79/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Retention of Railway accommodation at the previous place of posting by Railway officers on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme or to an organisation eligible for allotment from General Pool.

Attention is invited to the instructions contained in Railway Board's letter No. E(G)2000 QR1-23 dated 1/6/2001(Para-4),14/2/2002 and letter No. E(G)2003 QR1-19 dated 19/4/2004 governing retention of Railway accommodation in the event of deputation of Railway officers under Central Staffing Scheme to Central Ministries, Government bodies like UPSC, CVC, etc and to Central Government Statutory/Autonomous and other bodies not covered under Central Staffing Scheme but are eligible offices for allotment of accommodation from General Pool by Directorate of Estates. Under para-4 of letter dated 1/6/2001 conditions for grant of retention of Railway quarter at the previous place of posting have been laid down which inter alia stipulate that retention shall be permitted till the first house is allotted to him/her from the General Pool either of the type he/she is entitled to or one-level below irrespective of its location. It has come to notice of Railway Board that this provision/facility is being misused by some of the officers by delaying allotment of accommodation from General Pool by restricting the locations of allotment of accommodation from General Pool while registering for such allotment.

All the officers who are presently on deputation under Central Staffing Scheme/ Govt. bodies like UPSC, CVC, etc and the Central Govt. Statutory/Autonomous bodies eligible for allotment of General Pool accommodation may be advised to give details about their registration with the Directorate of Estates and in case any of the officer has restricted the location for allotment, he/she should immediately be directed to get himself/herself registered, removing the restriction of location, with the Directorate of Estates within 15 days and furnish proof of such registration to the Railway Administrations. Officers who would be proceeding on such deputation in future should be directed to register themselves for allotment of accommodation from General Pool with Directorate of Estates strictly as per para-4 of the instructions dated 1/6/2001 and furnish the details of such registration to the quarter controlling authority of the Railway concerned. The quarter controlling authority would verify from the details that the registration. has been made as per Railway Board's instructions without putting any restriction on the location of allotment. If this requirement is not complied with within 15 days of proceeding on deputation, the officer will not be entitled for retention of Railway accommodation as per instructions dated 1/6/2001, 14/2/2002 and 19/4/2004.

Similarly the deputationist officer should accept any offer of allotment being made to him/her by Directorate of Estates irrespective of the location and also intimate the same to the Railway Quarter Controlling Authority immediately.

The retention of Railway accommodation as per instructions dated 1/6/2001, 14/2/2002 and 19/4/2004 would be

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permissible only if the conditions contained therein as also the ones mentioned above are strictly complied with. The conditions regarding retention of Railway accommodation should also be mentioned in the relevant order of deputation issued to the Railway officers and subsequently incorporated in the terms and conditions of deputation. Estt Rule No 136/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/51/484 dated 5.7.06 Sub: Redeployment of surplus staff.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2004/1/88/Vol.II dated 19.6.06 RBE No. 83/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(MPP)98/1/75 dated 28.11.2000 (RBE No.206/2000) and letter No.E(MPP)2003/1/6 dated 13.1.04 (RBE No.15/2004) were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 221/2000 & CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 86/2004 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2004/1/88/Vol.II dated 19.6.06 RBE No. 83/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Redeployment of surplus staff.

During the DC/JCM meeting held on 3rd & 4th April 2006, the Federation expressed concern on the methodology being adopted by the Railways while re-deploying the staff declared surplus. It has been pointed out that due to lack of advance planning a situation could arise where in Unit 'A' a small number of employees are declared surplus and redeployed to Unit 'X' at bottom seniority. However, after a period of time further surpluses are generated in the former unit and the staff. is again re-deployed to the latter unit, leading to a situation where a junior being re-deployed earlier and hence becoming senior to erstwhile senior because of senior being re-deployed later in the same unit.

2. This sort of situation can be avoided by assessing the situation well in advance, identifying the possible pocket where surpluses are expected to occur and taking advance action regarding giving an opportunity to staff in general in such units to opt for appropriate alternative categories as has been laid down in Board's letter No. E(MPP)98/1/75 dated 28.11.2000 (RBE No.206/2000) and letter No.E(MPP)2003/1/6 dated 13.1.04 (RBE No.15/2004).

3. Railway Administration should ensure advance planning and as far as possible seek options for the surplus staff and suitable transfer orders be issued avoiding a situation like the one pointed out in para-1 above. Estt Rule No 137/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/137/485 dated 5.7.06

Sub: Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.1.2006 - regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 14-06-2006 S.No.PC-V/472 RBE No. 77/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 21.04.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 83/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 14-06-2006 S.No.PC-V/472 RBE No. 77/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Rates of Dearness Allowance in respect of Railway employees who have continued to draw their pay/emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay- effective from 1.1.2006 - regarding.

In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 21.04.2006 (S.No.PC-V/470, RBE No.51/2006) revising the rate of Dearness A1lowance w.e.f 1.7.2005 in respect of Railway servants who continue to draw their

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pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scale of pay, the revised rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2006 would be as follows:-

Rate of Dearness Allowance


Pay up to Rs.3500 p.m

Pay above Rs.3500 and up to Rs.6000 p.m


1.1.2006 334% 250% (Rs. 11690) 217% (Rs.15000) NOTE:- Amount within brackets represent the minimum amount payable per month as Dearness Allowance to employees in the different pay ranges.


3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 138/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/52/486 dated 5.7.06

Sub: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-III/2006/CRC/4 dated 13.6.2006 RBE No.80/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 53/2003. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-III/2006/CRC/4 dated 13.6.2006 RBE No.80/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' & 'D' cadres.

The issue of operation of posts in the Construction Organisation in the wake of orders of restructuring issued vide Board's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 09.10.2003 was raised by NFIR in the PNM. In this context, it is reiterated that work charged posts including those in Construction Organisation are not to be taken into account for the purpose of restructuring. Stipulation contained in para 2.2 of Board’s aforesaid letter is to be treated only as a guideline. The posts to be created in Construction Organisation being on worth of charge basis should be created on need basis duly observing extant rules for the same.

This issues in consultation with Establishment Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate. Estt Rule No 139/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Trg&Devp/71/487 Dated 6.07.06


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/3/18 dated 8-6-2006 RBE No.73/2006 Training Manual Correction Slip No. 2/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. E(MPP)2001/3/9Vol.III dated 9-12-2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 44/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/3/18 dated 8-6-2006 RBE No.73/2006 Training Manual Correction Slip No. 2/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.


In continuation of Board's letter No.E(MPP)2001/3/9/Vol.III dated 9.12.05 issued under RBE No.211/2005, the following training centres have been merged based on the review undertaken by the Railways where more than one institute/centre of the same department are functioning:-

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Previous Sl.No.

Existing Training Centre Merged with New Sl.No.

BTC/Kancharapara/ER(Unrecognised)

STC/Kancharapara/ER 11 (under Main Trg. Centre)

38 ETC/Rourkela/SER TRD Training Centre/ Chakradharpur/SER

220 (under Other Trg. Centre)

95 C&W Training Centre/ Chakradharpur/SER

96 C&W Training Centre/ Adra/SER

C&W Training Centre/ Kharagpur/SER


109 C&W Training Centre/ Dharwad/SWR

BTC(C&W)Training Centre/Mysore/SWR


151 Traffic Training Centre/Srirangapataman/SWR

Traffic Training Centre/ Dharwad/SWR

148(under Other Trg. Centre)

173 Engineering Training Centre/ Kharagpur/SER

Civil Engg. Training Centre/ Kharagpur/SER carved out of ZRTI/Sini

44 (under Main Trg. Centre)

Further, it is decided to rename Civil Engineering Training Centre/Washim/SCR appearing under "Other Training Centres" at Sl.No.170 as "Divisional Civil Engineering Training Centre/Purna/Nanded/SCR". Accordingly, Ministry of Railways have decided to modify the "Manual of Management on Training" (Edition 1998) as per the Correction Slip No. 2/2006 and the revised list of training centres (Appendix-I) is enclosed with the correction slip. This supersedes all other lists issued earlier. DA:- Correction Slip No. 2/2006 of "Manual on Management of Training" with Revised list (Appendix-I)

MANUAL ON MAMAGEMENT OF TRAINING (JUNE 1998)

Advance Correction SIip No.2/2006

Appendix-I of the Manual on Management of Training (Edition-1998) may be replaced with the attached list.

(Authority:- Board's letter No. E(MPP)2006/3/18 dated 8.6.2006) APPENDIX -I

Names of 'Main Training Centres' and 'Other Training Centres' MAIN TRAINING CENTRES

39. Zonal Railway Training Institute/BHUSAWAL/CR 40. Zonal Railway Training Institute /BHULI/ER 41. Zonal Railway Training Institute /CHANDAUSI/NR 42. Zonal Railway Training Institute /MUZAFFARPUR/ECR 43. Zonal Railway Training Institute /ALIPURDUAR JN/NFR 44. Zonal Railway Training Institute /TRICHY/SR 45. Zonal Railway Training Institute /MAULA ALI/SCR 46. Zonal Railway Training Institute /SINI/SER 47. Zonal Railway Training Institute /UDAIPUR/NWR 48. Supervisors' Training Centre/JHANSI/NCR 49. Supervisors' Training Centre/KANCHARAPARA/ER 50. Supervisors' Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR 51. Supervisors' Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 52. Supervisors' Training Centre/NEW BONGAIGAON/NFR 53. Supervisors' Training Centre/BANGALORE/SWR 54. Supervisors' Training Centre/SECUNDERABAD/SCR 55. Supervisors' Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 56. Supervisors' Training Centre/AJMER/NWR 57. S&T Training Centre/BYCULLA/CR 58. S&T Training Centre/LILUAH/ER 59. S&T Training Centre/MALDA/ER

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60. S&T Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 61. S&T Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 62. S&T Training Centre/PANDU/NFR 63. S&T Training Centre/PODANUR/SR 64. S&T Training Centre/MAULA ALI/SCR 65. S&T Training Centre/KHARAGPUR/SER 66. S&T Training Centre/SABARMATI/WR 67. Electrical Training Centre/THAKURLI/CR 68. Electrical Training Centre/ASANSOL/ER 69. Electrical Training Centre/KANPUR/NCR 70. Electrical Training Centre/GHAZIABAD/NR 71. Electrical Training Centre/GORAKHPUR/NER 72. Electrical Training Centre/AVADI/SR 73. Electrical Training Centre/ VIJAYAWADA/SCR 74. Electrical Training Centre/LALLAGUDA/SCR 75. Electrical Training Centre/TATANAGAR/SER 76. Electrical Training Centre/VADODARA/WR 39. Electrical Training Centre/ MAHALAXMI/WR 40. Civil Engineering Training Centre/TAMBARAM/SR 41. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KACHEGUDA/ SCR 42. Civil Engineering Training Centre/GUNTAKAL/SCR 43. Civil Engineering Training Centre/KANPUR/NCR 44. Civil Engineering Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 45. Indian Railway Track Machines Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/ NCR 46. Technical Training Centre/CLW/CHITTARANJAN 47. Technical Training Centre/DMW/PATIALA 48. Technical Training Centre/DLW/VARANASI 49. Technical Training Centre/ICF/PERAMBUR 50. Technical Training Centre/RCF/KAPURTHALA 51. Technical Training Centre/Rail Wheel Factory/BANGALORE 52. Technical Training Centre/BHOPAL/WCR 53. Welding Training Centre/ Diesel Locomotive Works/VARANASI 54. Welding Training Centre/ Integral Coach Factory/PERAMBUR 55. Welding Training Centre/ Rail Coach Factory/KAPURTHALA 56. Jagjivan Ram RPF Training Centre/LUCKNOW/ NR

OTHER Training CENTRES 1 Area Training Centre / KALYAN/CR 121 Permanent Way Training Centre/ QUILON/SR 2 Area Training Centre / BHUSAWAL/CR 122 Permanent Way Training Centre/ DHANBAD/ ECR 3 Area Training Centre / AJNI/CR 123 Permanent Way Training Centre/

MUGALSARAI/ECR 4 Area Training Centre/KACHEGUDA/ SCR 124 Permanent Way Training Centre /Samastipur / ECR 5 Area Training Centre/LOWER PAREL/WR 125 Permanent Way Training Centre /Sonpur / ECR 6 Area Training Centre / BANDRA/WR 126 Permanent Way Training Centre/ALLAHABAD/NCR 7 Area Training Centre/JUNAGADH/ WR 127 Permanent Way Training Centre / JHANSI/NCR 8 Area Training Centre / VADODARA / WR 128 Permanent Way Training Centre/JODHPUR/NWR 9 Area Training Centre / MHOW / WR 129 Permanent Way Training Centre/LALAGARH/NWR 10 Area Training Centre / VALSAD / WR 130 Permanent Way Training

Centre/DGG/NAGPUR/SECR 11 Area Training Centre /Rajkot/WR 131 Permanent Way Training Centre / BANGLORE /SWR 12 Area Training Centre/ JHANSI/NCR 132 Transportation Training Centre / FEROZPUR / NR 13 Area Training Centre / AJMER /N WR 133 Transportation Training Centre /KALKA/NR 14 Area Training Centre / BANDIKUI/N WR 134 Transportation Training Centre/KURUSHETRA/NR 15 Area Training Centre /KOTA/ WCR 135 Transportation Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR 16 Area Training Centre / DAMOH / WCR 136 Transportation Training Centre/SHAJAHANPUR/NR 17 Area Training Centre / BHOPAL/WCR 137 Transportation Training Centre/VILLUPURAM/SR

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18 Accounts TrainingCentre/Secunderabad/ SCR

138 Transportation Training Centre / SHORANUR / SR

19 BasicTraining Centre(C&W)/MATUNGA/CR

139 Transportation Training Centre / ERODE / SR

20 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/MUMBAI/CR 140 Transportation Training Centre / ADRA / SER 21 Basic Training

Centre(C&W)/BHUSAWAL/CR 141 Transportation Training Centre / Mokama/ECR

22 Basic Training Centre(ELECT)/ MATUNGA/CR

142 Transportation Training Centre/SUBEDARGANJ/ALLAHABAD/ NCR

23 Basic Training Centre (LOCO)/ BHUSAWAL / CR

143 Transportation Training Centre / JODHPUR / NWR

24 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / PAREL / CR

144 Transportation Training Centre / Lalagarh/NWR

25 Basic Training Centre (Diesel) / KURLA / CR

145 Traffic Training Centre/Madhupur/ER

26 Basic Training Centre / MANMAD / CR 146 Traffic Training Centre/Vijayawada/SCR 27 Basic Training Centre / NASIK / CR 147 Traffic Training Centre/Dongargarh/SECR 28 Basic Training Centre (ELW)/

BHUSAWAL/CR 148 Traffic Training Centre/Dharwad/SWR

29 Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ Bhusawal/CR 149 Traffic Training Centre/Bellary/SWR 30 Basic Training Centre (Diesel)/ PUNE/CR 150 Staff Training Centre(Operating)/Bhilai/SECR 31 Basic Training Centre (ELS)/ KALYAN/CR 151 Divisional Training Centre

(Engineering)/BHUSAWAL/CR 32 Basic Training Centre/ Car Shed/ Kurla /

MUMBAI/ CR 152 Divisional Training Centre

(Engineering)/DAUND/CR 33 Basic Training Centre (S&T)/ Bhusawal/CR 153 Divisional Training

Centre(Engineering)/NAGPUR/CR 34 Basic Training Centre (Traction

DISTRIBUTION)/AJNI/CR 154 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/ Karnak

Bunder/ MUMBAI/CR 35 Basic Training Centre (at ELECTRIC LOCO

SHED)/AJNI/CR 155 Divisional Training Centre(Engineering)/

Beliaghata/ER 36 Basic Training Centre (C&W)/AJNI/CR 156 Divisional Training

Centre(Engineering)/Aishbag/NER 37 Basic Training Centre / JAMALPUR / ER 157 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

TINSUKHIA/NFR 38 Basic Training Centre/Liluah/ER 158 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering/Tfc)/

KATIHAR/NFR 39 Basic Training Centre

(C&W)/ALAMBAGH/ LUCKNOW / NR 159 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

ALIPURDUAR JN./NFR 40 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AMRITSAR

/ NR 160 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

LUMDING/NFR 41 Basic Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 161 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/ AJMER

/NWR 42 Basic Training Centre/ Charbagh /

LUCKNOW/ NR 162 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

BANDIKUI/NWR 43 Basic Training Centre / GORAKHPUR /

NER 163 Divisional Training Centre (Engineering)/

BHOPAL/WCR 44 Basic Training Centre /

IZATNAGAR / NER 164 Engineering Training Centre/Miriyalguda/SCR

45 Basic Training Centre / ERODE / SR

165 Engineering Training Centre/Rajmundhry/SCR

46 Basic Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR 166 Engineering Training Centre/Purna/Nanded/SCR 47 Basic Training Centre(Engg)/Arakkonam/SR 167 Engineering Training Centre/Chakradharpur/SER 48 Basic Training 168 Engineering Training Centre/Adra/SER

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Centre(Loco)/Ayanavaram/Perambur/SR 49 Basic Training Centre/Ponmalai/SR 169 Engineering Training Centre/Mumbai Central/WR 50 Basic Training Centre/Tiruchirapalli/SR 170 Engineering Training Centre/Vadodara/WR 51 Basic Training

Centre(Elect/Mech)/Royapuram/SR 171 Engineering Training Centre/Ratlam/WR

52 Basic Training Centre / GUNTAPALLI / SCR

172 Engineering Training Centre/Bhavnagarpara/WR

53 Basic Training Centre /LALLAGUDA / SCR 173 Engineering Training Centre/Rajkot/WR 54 Basic Training Centre / VIJAYAWADA /

SCR 174 Engineering Training Centre/Bilspur/SECR

55 Basic Training Centre(CRS)/Tirupati/SCR 175 Engineering Training Centre/Dharwad/SWR 56 Basic Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 176 Engineering Training Centre/Kota/WCR 57 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / LOWER

PAREL,MUMBAI / WR 177 Drivers/ Assistant Drivers' Training Centre / AJNI/CR

58 Basic Training Centre / DAHOD / WR 178 Diesel Drivers' Training Centre/JAMALPUR/ER 59 Basic Training

Centre(C&W)/Pratapnagar/WR 179 Diesel Traction Training Centre/PATRATU/ECR

60 Basic Training Centre(CRW)/Mancheshwar/ECoR

180 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Andal/ER

61 Basic Training Centre (LOCO)/JHANSI/NCR

181 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Burdwan/ER

62 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / JHANSI / NCR

182 Diesel Traction Training Centre/Howrah/ER

63 Basic Training Centre/ Wagon Workshop/ JHANSI /NCR

183 Diesel Traction Training Centre/ ALAMBAGH/LUCKNOW/NR

64 Basic Training Centre/JODHPUR/NWR 184 Diesel Traction Training Centre / LUDHIANA / NR 65 Basic Training Centre/ BIKANER / NWR 185 Diesel Traction Training Centre /SHAKURBASTI /

DELHI / NR 66 Basic Training Centre (C&W) / AJMER

/NWR 186 Diesel Traction Training Centre /TUGHLAKABAD /

DELHI / NR 67 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / AJMER

/NWR 187 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GONDA / NER

68 Basic Training Centre / HUBLI / SWR 188 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MALDA / ER 69 Basic Training Centre/Mysore/SWR 189 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUWAHATI / NFR 70 Basic Training Centre(C&W)/Mysore/SWR 190 Diesel Traction Training Centre / SILIGURI / NFR 71 Basic Training Centre (LOCO) / JABALPUR

/ WCR 191 Diesel Traction Training Centre / PONMALAI / SR

72 Basic Training Centre / NEW KATNI /WCR 192 Diesel Traction Training Centre / Tondiarpet / SR 73 Basic Training Centre (TRS)/ITARASI/WCR 193 Diesel Traction Training Centre / KAZIPET / SCR 74 Basic Training Centre

(C&W)/ITARASI/WCR 194 Diesel Traction Training Centre / GUNTAKAL / SCR

75 Basic Training Centre (ENGG.)/JABALPUR/WCR

195 Diesel Traction Training Centre / RAJMUNDRY / SCR

76 Basic Training Centre /KOTA / WCR 196 Diesel Training School/Rourkela/SER 77 BOXN Training Centre/Andal/ER 197 Diesel Traction Training Centre/SABARMATI/

AHMEDABAD/WR 78 BOXN Training Centre/Mughalsarai/ECR 198 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MAHALAXMI /

WR 79 C&W Training Centre / TIKIAPARA / ER 199 Diesel Traction Training Centre / BANDRA/WR 80 C&W Training Centre/Asansol/ER 200 Diesel Traction Training Centre/RATLAM / WR 81 C&W Training Centre/Chitpur/ER 201 Diesel Traction Training Centre /ABU ROAD / WR 82 C&W Training Centre / AMBALA / NR 202 Diesel Traction Training Centre / MUGHALSARAI /

ECR 83 C&W Training Centre / AMRITSAR / NR 203 Diesel Training Centre /Vishakhapatnam/ECoR

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84 C&W Training Centre / GHAZIABAD / NR 204 Diesel Traction Training Centre/BHAGAT-KI-KOTI/JODHPUR/NWR

85 C&W Training Centre / REWARI / NR 205 Diesel Traction Training Centre (NG) / NAGPUR / SECR

86 C&W Training Centre / JAGADHARI / NR 206 Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bilaspur/SECR 87 C&W Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR 207 Divisional Loco Training Centre/Bezonbagh/SECR 88 C&W Training Centre/Izatnagar/NER 208 Diesel Traction Training Centre / NEW KATNI/WCR 89 C&W Training

Centre/Charbagh/Lucknow/NER 209 Diesel Training Centre / ITARASI/WCR

90 C&W Training Centre/Bareilly city/NER 210 Electrical Training Centre / PERAMBUR / SR 91 C&W Training Centre/ Varanasi/NER 211 Electric Traction Training Centre/Mughalsarai/ECR 92 C&W Training Centre/Gooty/SCR 212 Electrical Training Centre(TRD)/Jhansi/NCR 93 C&W Training Centre/Ramagundam/SCR 213 Electrical Training Centre / BILASPUR/SECR 94 C&W Training Centre/Kacheguda/SCR 214 Electrical Training Centre / Mysore/SWR 95 C&W Training Centre/Kharagpur/SER 215 OHE Training Centre/Dhanbad/ECR 96 C&W Training Centre/Vadodara/WR 216 Motorman Training Centre / KALYAN / CR 97 C&W Training Centre/Ujjain/WR 217 Motorman Training Centre / KURLA / CR 98 C&W Training Centre / DHANBAD / ECR 218 Traction Training Centre / TAMBARAM / SR 99 C&W Training Centre / Samastipur/ ECR 219 TRD Training Centre /Arakkonam/SR 100 C&W Training Centre / Sonpur/ ECR 220 TRD Training Centre / CHAKRADHARPUR / SER 101 C&W Training Centre / Vishakhapatnam/

ECoR 221 Technical Training Centre(Electrical)/Hubli/SWR

102 C&W Training Centre / ALLAHABAD / NCR

222 Divisional Training Centre / MORADABAD/NR

103 C&W Training Centre / KANPUR / NCR 223 RPF Training Centre / KURDUWADI / CR 104 C&W Training Centre / JODHPUR / NWR 224 RPF Training Centre / DHANBAD / ECR 105 C&W Training Centre / Lalagarh / NWR 225 RPF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR / NER 106 C&W Training Centre / MIRAJ / SWR 226 RPF Training Centre / DIGBOI /NFR 107 Central Bridge Training

Institute/Manmad/CR 227 RPF Training Centre / TRICHY / SR

108 Bridge Staff Training Centre/Tuglakabad/NR 228 RPF Training Centre / MAULA ALI / SCR 109 Permanent Way Training Centre /

SADULPUR / NR 229 RPF Training Centre / MIDNAPORE / SER

110 Permanent Way Training Centre / SHAMLI / NR

230 RPF Training Centre / VALSAD / WR

111 Permanent Way Training Centre/HAR1DWAR/ NR

231 RPSF Training Centre / GORAKHPUR

112 Permanent Way Training Centre/JAGADHARI/ NR

232 Personnel Training Centre / JODHPUR /NWR

113 Permanent Way Training Centre/JALANDHAR/ NR

233 Thermit Welding Training Centre / LUCKNOW / NR

114 Permanent Way Training Centre/LUCKNOW/NR

234 Technical Training Centre / METRO RAIL / KOLKATA

115 Permanent Way Training Centre / Izatnagar/NER

235 NDT Training Centre / RDSO/LUCKNOW

116 Permanent Way Training Centre / Varanasi/NER

117 Permanent Way Training Centre/PALGHAT / SR

118 Permanent Way Training Centre/VILLUPURAM/SR

119 Permanent Way Training Centre / MADURAI / SR

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120 Permanent Way Training Centre/ TAMBARAM/SR


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/08/488 Dated 6.7.06

Sub: Registration of the contract.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2001/12/10 dated 19.6.06 RBE No. 82/2006 S.C.No.10 to MC.No.8/2002 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2001/12/10 dated 19.6.06 RBE No. 82/2006 S.C.No.10 to MC.No.8/2002 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Registration of the contract.

It has been observed that some of the railways are not following the procedure for engagement of Act Apprentices for training purposes as entailed in the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Your attention is drawn to Board's letter of even number dated 18.7.05 and No. E(MPP)95/6/13 dated 21.8.95 directing the railways to transmit the contracts of apprenticeship for registration to the Apprenticeship Advisers/RDATs within a period of 3 months. It is desired that whichever unit is organizing training for the Act Apprentices they may be asked to get the latest copy of the Apprentices Act, 1961 as amended from time to time from the RDATs concerned. For the benefit of all, the railway units should keep in mind the following steps while considering candidates for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961:-

(a) The candidates should possess the requisite qualification as laid down in the Act/Apprenticeship Rules as amended from time to time.

(b) Requisite reservation viz, SC/ST/OBC, Disability, etc. as laid down should be followed. (c) Selection of training be done in the trade in which the candidate has requisite qualification and not in any other trade; (d) The contract should be signed by the Act Apprentices and the designated Railway authority on the prescribed form before the commencement of training. (e) The above contract should be sent to the concerned RDATs for registration within a period of 3 months of the date on which it was signed. (f) Obtain a copy of the registered contract from RDAT and place the same in the personal file of the candidate.



Sub: Recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' posts on the Railways- Adherence to prescribed qualification in recruitment from open market.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/8. dated 29-6-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E (NG)-II/2005/RR-1/8. dated 29-6-2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Recruitment to Group 'C' & 'D' posts on the Railways- Adherence to prescribed qualification in recruitment from open market.

Instances have come to the notice of this office that for the posts on the Railways where the prescribed qualification is a Degree/Diploma in Engineering or ITI/Act Apprenticeship in relevant trade, candidates in possession of qualification other than the prescribed one i.e. in related or allied subject are getting chances to appear in the written

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test due to the relaxed practice of scrutiny adopted by Railway Recruitment Board(s). This is leading to unnecessary litigation when candidature of such candidates after getting through in the written test is cancelled on the ground of not possessing the prescribed qualification.

This office has taken a serious note of the situation and it is advised that no change/modification, in the prescribed qualification is allowed. Only candidates in possession of qualification in line with qualification prescribed by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) shall be allowed to take the examination and the candidates possessing allied or related qualification should not be allowed to take written examination and their application should be rejected at the time of initial scrutiny.

Also, Zonal Railways/Production Units are directed to ensure that indents for Group 'C' posts shall be placed with Railway Recruitment Boards strictly mentioning the qualification in line with qualification prescribed by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

The aforesaid instructions shall be adhered to strictly and any deviation from these instructions will be viewed seriously.



Sub: Avenue of promotion of Artisan Staff in Works department to the posts of Junior Engineer(Works)II-Introduction of Inter Apprentice quota.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/PM5/8 dated 28.06.2006 RBEstt. No. 86/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter of even number dt.14.07.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 187/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/PM5/8 dated 28.06.2006 RBEstt. No. 86/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Avenue of promotion of Artisan Staff in Works department to the posts of Junior Engineer(Works)II-Introduction of Inter Apprentice quota.

As the Railways are, aware on the demand of federation in the PNM-NFIR for improvement in the avenue of promotion of Artisan Staff subsequent to the upgradation of the posts of erstwhile supervisors as JE-II the erstwhile 7.5% LDCE quota in the category of JE(Works)-II in the pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 was enhanced to 10% vide instructions contained in this Ministry's letter of even number dt.14.07.2005 forwarding therewith ACS No.174 amending the Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol.I, 1989. However, the federation have stated that this decision does not help in improving the promotional opportunities of Technicians in the Works Branch wherein staff with prescribed direct recruitment qualification for the post of JE(Works)-II are not available. The federation have requested that either the scheme of Intermediate Apprentices in lieu of LDCE may be introduced in Works Branch as is already in vogue in Mechanical, Electrical and S&T departments or the eligibility against 25% quota earmarked for promotion by selection in the post of JE(Works)-II may be extended to the staff working as Technicians Gr.II & Gr.III.

2. The matter has been reviewed by the Board who have decided as under:-

(i) Inter -Apprentice quota may be introduced in lieu of existing 10% LDCE quota. However, since there may not be adequate staff in Skilled grades fulfilling the educational qualifications of ITI/Act Apprenticeship or 10+2 in Science Stream prescribed for Inter-Apprentice quota, to begin with the quota may be fixed at 15% instead of 25% or 20% in vogue in Mechanical/Electrical and S&T departments. (ii) However, in view of implications involved it is not possible to allow Technicians Gr.II and Gr.III to appear in the Selection for promotion against 25% quota.

3. Accordingly, the recruitment and promotion percentages in the category of JE(Works)-II will henceforth be as under:-

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(i) 60% plus shortfall, if any, against Inter-Apprentice quota in (ii) below by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards; (ii) 15% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst staff in skilled grades in Works Branch having the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or 10+2 in Science Stream with three years service in skilled grades and upper age limit not exceeding 45 years; and, (iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Sr.Technicians including Technicians Gr.I who may be senior to Sr. Technician by virtue of operation of earlier scheme in which the post of Sr. Technician (erstwhile MCM) was treated as personal to incumbent. In the event of adequate number not being found from amongst these staff eligibility may be extended to cover other Technicians Gr. I also.

4. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I, 1989 Edition should also be amended as per ACS No.186 enclosed. DA: ACS No. 186.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME-I (1989 EDITION)

CHAPTER –I, SECTION 'B' SUB.SECTION-III RULES GOVERNING RECRUITMENT,TRAINING ETC.

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.186 Substitute the following for the existing clauses (i), (ii) & (iii) under sub-para (1) of para 145:

(i) 60% plus shortfall, if any, against Inter-Apprentice quota at (ii) below by direct recruitment through Railway Recruitment Boards;

(ii) 15% by induction of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst staff in skilled grades in Works Branch having the qualification of ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or 10+2 in Science Stream with three years service in skilled grades and upper age limit not exceeding 45 years; and,

(iii) 25% by promotion by selection from amongst Sr. Technicians including Technicians Gr.I who may be senior to Sr.Technician by virtue of operation of earlier scheme in which the post of Sr. Technician (erstwhile MCM) was treated as personal to incumbent. In the event of adequate number not being found from amongst these staff eligibility may be extended to cover other Technicians Gr. I also.

(Authority: Railway Board's letters No. E(NG)I-2004/PM5/8 dt.14.07.2005 and dt. 28.06.2006)

Estt Rule No 143/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/81/572 Dated 12.7.06

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised/medically incapacitated staff on Railways.

Ref.: Estt. Rule No.- 01/2006 & 123/2006.

In reference to Estt. Rules 01/2006 & 123/2006, a doubt has arisen whether compassionate appointment in cases of medically incapacitation is admissible. It is_ clarified that Medically invalidated staff will get the benefit of compassionate appointment as stipulated in para 3 of Board's letter dated 18.01.2000 circulated vide Estt. Srl. No.-34/2000. The provision of Compassionate Appointment has not been withdrawn for medically invalidated staff, if he takes voluntary retirement. In case of partially medically decategorised staff, Compassionate Appointment is admissible as per the provisions of para 4 of Board's letter dated 14.06.2006 circulated vide Estt. Rule No.-123/2006. Other conditions stipulated in Estt. Rule Nos.- 01/2006 & 123/2006 will remain unchanged.


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No.P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/16/839 Dated 24.7.06

Sub: Honourable Supreme Court's Judgment dated 10.4.2006 in Civil Appeal No. 3595-3612 of 1999, 1861-2063 and 3849/ 2001,3520-24/2002 and 1968/2006 (Arising out of SLP(C) 9103-9105 of 2001) regarding regularization of person employed temporary, casual or on contract basis.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)2006/AT/NRE/1 dated 23.06.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. The summary of the judgment dated 10.04.2006 delivered by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is here by published.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(LL)2006/AT/NRE/1 dated 23.06.2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Honourable Supreme Court's Judgment dated 10.4.2006 in Civil Appeal No. 3595-3612 of 1999, 1861-2063 and 3849/ 2001,3520-24/2002 and 1968/2006 (Arising out of SLP(C) 9103-9105 of 2001) regarding regularization of person employed temporary, casual or on contract basis.

A copy of judgment dated 10.4.2006 delivered by Honourable Supreme Court of India along with summary of the judgment is sent here with for information and guidance.

Summary of the judgment

The Five Judge Bench presided by the Honourable Chief Justice of India Shrl Y.K. Sabharwal have ruled as follows (Some of the Important portions of the judgement have been reproduced in verbatim which explains the view of the Honourable Supreme Court) : 1. "Public employment in a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic, has to be as set down by the Constitution and the laws made thereunder. Our constitutional scheme envisages employment by the Government and its instrumentalities on the basis of a procedure established in that behalf." 2."Thus, any public employment has to be In terms of the constitutional scheme." 3."It is time, that Courts desist from issuing orders preventing regular selection or recruitment at the instance of such persons and from issuing directions for continuance of those who have not secured regular appointments as per procedure established. The passing of orders for continuance tends to defeat the very Constitutional scheme of public employment." 4. "There may be occasions when the sovereign State or its instrumentalities will have to employ persons, in posts which are temporary, on dally wages, as additional hands or taking them in without following the required procedure, to discharge the duties In respect of the posts that are sanctioned and that are required to be filled in terms of the relevant procedure established by the Constitution or for work in temporary posts or projects that are not needed permanently." 5. "There is nothing in the Constitution which prohibits such engaging of persons temporarily or on daily wages, to meet the needs of the situation." 6. "And the executive, or for that matter the Court, in appropriate cases, would have only the right to regularize an appointment made after following the due procedure, even though a non-fundamental element of that process or procedure has not been followed." 7."Can the court impose on the State a financial burden of this nature by insisting on regularization or permanence in employment, when those employed temporarily are not needed permanently or regularly? 8. "The burden may become so heavy by such a direction that the undertaking itself may collapse under its own weight." 9. "The court ought not to impose a financial burden on the State by such directions." 10. "It has also to be clarified that merely because a temporary employee or a casual wage worker is continued for a time beyond the term of his appointment, he would not be entitled to be absorbed in regular service or made permanent, merely on the strength of such continuance, if the original appointment was not made by following due process of selection as envisaged by the relevant rules." 11. "High Courts acting under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, should not ordinarily issue directions for absorption, regularization, or permanent continuance unless the recruitment itself was made regularly and in terms of the constitutional scheme.” 12. "It Is not as if the person who accepts an engagement either temporary or casual in nature, is not aware of the

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nature of his employment. He accepts the employment with eyes open." 13. "It would not be appropriate to jettison the constitutional scheme of appointment and to take the view that a person who has temporarily or casually got employed should be directed to be continued permanently. By doing so, It will be creating another mode of public appointment which is not permissible." 14. "A total embargo on such casual or temporary employment is not possible, given the exigencies of administration." 15. "When a person enters a temporary employment or gets engagement as a contractual or casual worker and the engagement is not based on a proper selection as recognized by the relevant rules or procedure, he Is aware of the consequences of the appointment being temporary, casual or contractual in nature. Such a person cannot invoke the theory of legitimate expectation for being confirmed in the post." 16. "There is no fundamental right in those who have been employed on dally wages or temporarily or on contractual basis, to claim that they have a right to be absorbed in service." 17. "There may be cases where Irregular appointments as explained in of duly qualified persons in duly sanctioned vacant posts might have been made and the employees have continued to work for ten years or more but without the intervention of orders of courts or of tribunals. The question of regularization of the services of such employees may have to be considered on merits in the light of the principles settled by this Court In the cases above referred to and in the light of this judgment. In that context, the Union of India, the State Governments and their instrumentalities should take steps to regularize as a one time measure, the services of such Irregularly appointed, who have worked for ten years or more in duly sanctioned posts but not under cover of orders of courts or of tribunals and should further ensure that regular recruitments are undertaken to fill those vacant sanctioned posts that require to be filled up, in cases where temporary employees or daily wagers are being now employed. The process must be set in motion within six months from this date."

Note: The summary is enclosed only for guidance. Before deciding/contesting cases on the basis of the above cited judgement, the Railways must invariably seek Legal Opinion.



Sub: Filling up the posts of Asstt Loco Pilots (DieseI/Elec) fo the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 earmarked for lateral induction from maintenance staff of Diesel & Electric Loco Sheds.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-90/PM7/34 Vol.III dated 10-7-2006 RBE No.- 89/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 02.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule No- 303/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-90/PM7/34 Vol.III dated 10-7-2006 RBE No.- 89/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Filling up the posts of Asstt Loco Pilots (DieseI/Elec) fo the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 earmarked for lateral induction from maintenance staff of Diesel & Electric Loco Sheds. Reference this Ministry’s letter of even number dt. 02.12,2005 regarding holding regular selections for filling up the promotion quota posts in the category of Asstt. Loco Pilots (DieseI/Elec.) on yearly basis to ensure inter alia that maintenance staff of Diesel/Elec. Sheds do not become over-aged and rendered ineligible on that account.

2. The matter came up for discussion in the last PNM-NFIR meeting held on 19-20/06/06 when the federation pointed out that even though six months have passed since the issue of above letter no selections have been held by the Zonal Railways. The federation also desired that the instructions should be reiterated for holding timely selections. The instructions are accordingly reiterated for strict compliance. A Division-wise report indicating the number of selections held/notified for filling up promotion quota posts in the category of Assistant Loco Pilots (Diesel/Elec.) after the issue of above instructions should also be furnished so as to reach this Ministry by 31.07.06 positively.

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Estt Rule No 146/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/19/841 dated 26.7.06 Sub: Railway Subsidised Hostels- Revision of rates of recovery. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006ED-2/1 dated 07.07.06 RBE No. 81/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006ED-2/1 dated 07.07.06 RBE No. 81/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Railway Subsidised Hostels- Revision of rates of recovery. Ref: Board’s letter No.- E(W) 98/ED-2/11 dated 30.3.2001.

In partial modification of the instructions contained in their letter No. E(W)53/ED1/3 Pt.A Dated 19.8.58 as amended from time to time, the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided that the existing rates of recovery communicated vide Board's letter under reference be revised as under: Pay ranges in Revised Scales Rates of boarding charges recoverable per month from each boarder. A. Upto Rs.3300/- p.m. Rs.100/- B. Rs.3301 to Rs.4400/- p.m. Rs.150/- C. Rs.4401 to Rs. 5500/- Rs. 225/- D. Rs.5501 and above Rs. 360/-

2. The existing rate of Rs.25/-- per Boarder for the catering items is revised as Rs.30/- per Boarder. 3. The revised orders will be effective from 1.4.06 and will be in force for a period of 5 years i.e upto 31.3.2011. 4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/20/842 Dated 27.7.06

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95UN1/19dated 10-7-2006 RBE No.- 87/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even no. dated 27.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule No- 93/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95UN1/19dated 10-7-2006 RBE No.- 87/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen.

In terms of Uniform Circular No.3 of 2005 issued vide Board's letter of even no. dt.27.12:05 revised yardstick has been issued for the uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen. It has come to the notice of Board that while issuing these instructions, two categories i.e. Gatemen and Trollymen have inadvertently been left out even though the recommendation of the Uniform Committee as conveyed vide Board's letter dt. 27.12.05 is also applicable to them. It has, therefore, been decided that the instructions issued vide Board's letter of even no. dt 27.12.05 will also be applicable to Gatemen and Trollymen. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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No.P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/17/989 Dated 28.7.06

Sub: Revision of minimum rates of wages and variable dearness allowance for employees employed in Loading and Unloading Operations in “Railways” Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(LL)2004/AT/MW/2 dated 25.06.2006 (RBE No. 85/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(LL)2004/AT/MW/2 dated 30.11-2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 16/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)2004/AT/MW/2 dated 25.06.2006 (RBE No. 85/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Revision of minimum rates of wages and Variable Dearness Allowance for employees employed in Loading and Unloading Operations in "Railways' Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning.

Further to this Ministry’s letter No.-E(LL) 2004/AT/MW/2 dated 30.11.04, copies of Order (i) No.- 1(1) 2005-LS.II dated 1.4.2005, (ii) No.1(10/2005-LS.II dated 26.10.2005, (iii)No.-1/15(4)/2006-LS.II dated 7.6.2006 received from Ministry of Labour revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for employees employed in Loading and unloading Operations in “Railways” Goods Sheds and in Ashpit Cleaning w.e.f. 1.04.2005, 1.10.2005, and 1.4.2006 respectively are sent herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. DA- As above.

No. 1(1)/2005-LS.II Government of India/ Ministry of Labour Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (C)

New Delhi, Dated 1-4-2005

ORDER In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O512(E), dated 12th July, 1994 of the Ministry of Labour and in furtherance of these aforesaid notifications the undersigned, hereby, revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance ordered vide this office order No. 1(6)/2004-LS.II, dated 15-9-2004 on the basis of the average consumer price Index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 31.12.2004 reaching 2573.46 from 2494.58 (Base : 1960=100) for the industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force on the 1-4-2005. I. RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS IN RAILWAYS GOODS-SHEDS AND IN ASHPIT CLEANING IN RAILWAYS.

AREA RATES OF VDA (IN RS.) PER DAY A 42.30 B 33.38 C 29.52

II.Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable wef 1-4-05 to the employees employed in loading and unloading operations in “Railways” “Goods-sheds” and in Ashpit cleaning in Railways will be as under:-

RATES OF WAGES PLUS VDA PER DAY AREA BASIC WAGES(RS) VDA TOTAL

A 42.00 42.30 84.30 B 33.00 33.38 66.38 C 29.00 29.52 58.52

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The classification of workers under different categories and the classification of cities under different areas will be same as in the notification referred to in para 1 as amended from time to time. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure-I for ready reference.

Sd/- (S K Mukhopadhyay Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

No. 1(10)/2005-LS.II Government of India/ Ministry of Labour Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (C)

New Delhi, Dated 26-10-2005

ORDER In exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 512(E), dated 12th July, 1994 of the Ministry of Labour and in furtherance of these aforesaid notifications the undersigned, hereby, revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance ordered vide this office order No. 1(1)/2005-LS.II, dated 1-4-2005 on the basis of the average consumer price Index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 30.6.2005 reaching 2593.18 from 2573.46(Base : 1960=100) for the industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force on the 1-10-2005. I. RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS IN RAILWAYS GOODS-SHEDS AND IN ASHPIT CLEANING IN RAILWAYS.

AREA RATES OF VDA (IN RS.) PER DAY A 42.95 B 33.89 C 29.97

II.Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable wef 1-4-05 to the employees employed in loading and unloading operations in “Railways” Goods-sheds” and in Ashpit cleaning in Railways will be as under:-


A 42.00 42.95 84.95 B 33.00 33.89 66.89 C 29.00 29.97 58.97


Sd/- (S K Mukhopadhyay Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

No. 1/15(4)/2006-LS.II Government of India/ Ministry of Labour & Employment

Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (C)

New Delhi, Dated 07.06-2006 ORDER

In supersession of the order of even number dated 25.05.2006 and in exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide notification No. S.O. 512(E), dated 12th July, 1994 of the Ministry of Labour & Employment and in furtherance of these aforesaid notifications the undersigned, hereby, revises the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance ordered vide this office order No. 1(10)/2005-LS.II, dated 26-10--2005 on the basis of the average consumer price Index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 31.12.2005 reaching 2686.85 from 2593.18 (Base: 1960=100) for the industrial workers and directs that this order shall come into force on the 1-4-2006.

I. RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS IN RAILWAYS GOODS-SHEDS AND IN ASHPIT CLEANING IN RAILWAYS.

AREA RATES OF VDA (IN RS.) PER DAY

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A 46.04 B 36.33 C 32.12

II.Therefore, the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable wef 1-4-06 to the employees employed in loading and unloading operations in “Railways” Goods-sheds” and in Ashpit cleaning in Railways will be as under:-


A 42.00 46.04 88.04 B 33.00 36.33 69.33 C 29.00 32.12 61.12


Sd/-(S K Mukhopadhyay Chief Labour Commissioner(C)

Annexure -I AREA 'A'

Ahmedabad (UA) Greater Bombay (UA) Chennai (UA) Bangalore (UA) Hyderabad (UA) Nagpur (UA) Calcutta (UA) Kanpur (UA) Delhi (UA) Lucknow (UA)

AREA 'B' AGRA (UA) Ghaziabad (UA) Meerut (UA) Ajmer (UA) Gorakhpur (UA) Moradabad (UA) Aligarh (UA) Guwahati Mysore (UA) Allahabad (UA) Guntur Nasik (UA) Amarvati (UA) Gwalior (UA) Pune (UA) Aurangabad (UA) Indore (UA) Patna (UA) Bareilly (UA) Hubli-Dharwad Raipur Bhavnagar/Bhopal Jabalpur (UA) Rajkot Bikaner Jaipur (UA) Ranchi (UA) Bhubaneshwar Jalandhar Sholapur (UA) Amritsar Jamshedpur (UA) Srinagar (UA) Calicut (UA) Jodhpur Surat (UA) Chandigarh (UA) Kolhapur (UA) Thiruvananthapuram (UA) Cochin (UA) Kalyan Ulhasnagar Coimbatore (UA) Kota Vadodara (UA) Cuttack (UA) Ludhiana Varanasi (UA) Durgapur Madurai (UA) Vijayawada (UA) Vishakhapatnam (UA) Warangal

Faridabad Complex Area : 'C' will comprise all the areas not mentioned in this list. NB: U.A. stands for Urban Agglomeration.

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No.P-HQ/Ruling/General/70/1036 dated 2.8.06

Sub: Air Travel by Government Servants within India.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-28/4 dated 19.07.06 RBE No. 92/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2006/AL-28/4 dated 19.07.06 RBE No. 92/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Air Travel by Government Servants within India.

In partial modification of para 3 of Ministry of Finance's O.M.No.7(2)/E.Cord./2005 dt. 23.11.2005, circulated vide Board's letter No. 2005-B-260 dated 14.12.2005 a copy of Ministry of Finance (Deptt; of Expenditure)'s O.M. No.19024/1/E.IV/2005 dt. 24.3.2006 regarding air travel by Government servants within India is sent herewith for information and guidance.

F.No:19024/1/E.IV /2005

Ministry of Finance ( Department of Expenditure)

E.IV Branch New Delhi, the 24th March,2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Air Travel by Government servants within India.

The existing instructions on travel by air by Government servants during official visits within India provide that air travel is permissible by the National Carriers vlz. Indian Airlines and Air India in ordinary circumstances. Department of Expenditure OM No. 19036/8/9S-E.IV dated 20th August, 1999 refer in the matter. 2. Department of Expenditure OM No. 7(2)/E.,Coord/2005 dated November 23, 2005, regarding "Budget /Expenditure Management : Economy measures rationalization of expenditure, and measures for augmentation of revenues", Inter alia, provides that:-

"3. The air travel, both domestic and overseas, on official account would now be permissible on airlines other than Air India/Indian Airlines also., provided the criteria for selecting the alternative airline for official travel are based on better and more competitive prices being offered by the other airlines. Various Incentive schemes and concessional fares offered by Air India/Indian Airlines will also be fully utilized to ensure utmost economy in air travel." 3. The following guidelines are being issued accordingly to take advantage of the Increasing competition and the air travel schemes of various airlines offering significant discount on normal fares, in order to enable economy in undertaking air travel, without in any way taking away the existing entitlements:

(i) The basic criteria for selecting airlines other than Indian Airlines / Air India would be better and more

competitive prices being offered by the other airlines. (ii) Various Incentive schemes and concessional fares offered by Indian Airlines/Air India will also be fully utilized. (iii) Each officer who is undertaking domestic travel by air, within his entitled class, should endeavour to take

advantage of the concessions being provided by the airlines, to effect possible savings vis-à-vis the normal fares. (iv) Officers should try to make their bookings in advance to the, extent possible, so that benefits of discounted

fares can be obtained. However, the official work should not be deferred because discounted fares are not available.

(v) Under no circumstances, should the fare exceed the normal fare of the entitled class offered by Indian Airlines/Air India or their subsidiaries.

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(vi) Individual officers are encouraged to make bookings through the Internet. It would require a credit card through which payments can be made. Reimbursement of service charge expenses on such credit card would permissible.

(vii) Schemes offered by airlines which are co-branded with the credit cards can also be availed. However, this would need one time prior approval of the concerned Financial Adviser/Competent Authority for obtaining and utilizing such credit card.

(viii) Wherever the officer seeks to utilize the service of travel agents, it should be limited to M/s Balmer lawrie & Company and M/s Ashok Travels and Tours. The above agencies would also ensure that procurement of tickets is made on best available bargain across all airlines.

4. These guidelines are issued in partial modification of any other existing orders on the subject and would apply to domestic air travel only. The guidelines for air travel abroad will be issued separately. 5. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to strictly adhere to these Instructions. Estt Rule No 150/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/53/1210 Dated 07.08.06 Sub: Notification. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-8 dated 18.7.2006 (RBE No. 94/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-8 dated 18.7.2006 (RBE No. 94/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Notification.

(To be published in Part II, section 3, sub-section(i) of the gazette of India) Government Of India Ministry Of Railways

(Railway Board) NOTIFICATION

G.S.R. - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, namely:

1.(1) These rules may be called the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) (Amendment) Rules, 2006.

(2) They shall come into force on the expiry of ninety days from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968, in rule 5, after sub-rule (5), the following

sub-rules shall be added, namely:

"(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule 5, an order of suspension made or deemed to have been made under sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2) of this rule shall not be valid after a period of ninety days unless it is extended after review in the manner provided in sub-rule (7) of this rule, for a further period before expiry of ninety days. (7) The review of an order of suspension shall be done by the authority which is competent to modify or revoke the suspension, on the recommendation of the review committee constituted for the purpose, and such competent authority shall pass orders either extending or revoking the suspension before expiry of ninety days from the date of order of suspension. Subsequent reviews shall be made before expiry of the extended period of suspension. Extension of suspension shall not be for a period exceeding one hundred and eighty days at a time."

Sd- (M. K. Agrawal), secretary, Railway Board

Note :- Principa1 rules were published in the Gazette of India in Part II, Section 3, subsection (ii), vide Notification No.E(D&A)66/RG6-9 dated 22nd August, 1968 vide number S.0. 3181, dated the 14th September, 1968 and subsequently amended by:

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1.No.E(D&A) 66 RG 6-9 dated the 10th April, 1969; S.0. No.1531 dated the 24th June, 1969 2. No.E(D&A) 67 RG 6-13 dated the7th April, 1971; S.0. No. 1925 dated the 8th May, 1971 3.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-63 dated the 9th June,1971; S.0. No.2501 dated the 3rd July, 1971 4.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-60 dated the 19th October,1971; S.0. No.5078 dated the 6th November, 1971 5.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-41 dated the 21st October, 1971; S.0. No.4050 dated the 30th October 1971 6. No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-43 dated the 12th November,1971; S.0. No.5264 dated the 4th December, 1971 7.No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-52 dated the 25th March, 1972; S.0. No.9467 dated the 8th April, 1972 8. No.E(D&A) 70 RG 6-69 dated the 17th November,1972; S.0. No.3918 dated the 25th November, 1972 9.No.E(D&A) 69 RG 6-9 dated the 5th February, 1973 10.No.E(D&A) 71 RG 6-60 dated the 13th July, 1973; S.0. No.2897 dated the 6th October, 1973 11. No.E(D&A) 75 RG 6-35 dated the 5th April, 1977; S.0. No. 1413 dated the 14th May, 1977 12.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-36 dated the 7th July, 1978; S.0. No.2193 dated the 29th July, 1978 13.No.E(D&A)78RG6-54 dated the 29th November, 1978S.O.No.364 dated the 23rd December, 1978 14.No.E(D&A) 77 RG 6-30 dated the 7th April, 1978 15.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-26 dated the 17th August, 1979; S.0. No.3057 dated the 8th September, 1979 16.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-12 dated the 25th October, 1979; S.0. No.3777 dated the 17th November, 1979 17.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-61 dated the 22nd November, 1979; S.0. No.3990 dated the 8th December, 1979 18.No.E(D&A) 79 RG 6-39 dated the 31st December, 1979; S.0. No.143 dated the 19th January, 1980 19.No.E(D&A) 78 RG 6-11 dated the 6th February, 1980; S.0. No.441 dated the 23rd February, 1980 20.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-72 dated the 31st August, 1982 21.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-63 dated the 10th August, 1983; GSR No.982 dated the 17thDecemberr1983 22.No.E(D&A) 81 RG 6-54 dated the 31st May, 1984; GSR No.632 dated the 23rd June, 1984 23.No.E(D&A) 82 RG 6-29 dated the 30th March, 1985; S.0. No.1822 dated the 27th April, 1985 24.No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-45 dated the 13th June, 1985; S.0. No.5667 dated the 6th July, 1985 25.No.E(D&A) 80 RG 6-25 dated the 20th January, 1986; GSR No.667 dated the 22nd February, 1986

26.No.E(D&A) 85 RG 6-16 dated the 20th March, 1987; GSR No.241 dated the 4th April, 1987 27. No.E(D&A) 83 RG 6-14 dated the 28th August, 1987; GSR No.708 dated the 19th September, 1987 28.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-47 dated the 26th October, 1987; GSR No.869 dated the 21st November, 1987 29.No.E(D&A).87 RG 6-146 dated the 10th May, 1988; GSR No.420 dated the 21st May, 1988 30.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-43 dated the 12th August, 1988; GSR No.739 dated the 17th September, 1988 31.333No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 20th October, 1989; GSR No.850 dated the 11th November, 1989 32.No.E(D&A) 88 RG 6-38 dated the 16th November, 1989; GSR No.900 dated the 2nd December, 1989 33.No.E(D&A) 84 RG 6-44 dated the 22nd November, 1990; GSR No.734 dated the 8th December, 1990 34.No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 16th November, 1990; GSR No.723 dated the 1st December, 1990 35.No.E(D&A) 91 RG 6-42 dated the 8th June, 1991 36 .No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-117 dated the 19th September, 1991; GSR No.568 dated the 5th October,1991 37.No.E(D&A) 89 RG-6-80 dated the 20th January, 1992,GSR No.86 dated 22nd February,1992 38. No.E(D&A) 90 RG 6-112 dated the 22nd October, 1992; GSR No.504 dated the 14th November, 1989 39.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-148 dated the 9th November, 1992 40.No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-166 dated the 11th January, 1993; GSR No.63 dated the 30th January, 1993 41.No.E(D&A) 93 RG 6-94 dated the 23rd June, 1994; GSR No.327 dated the 16th July, 1994 42. No.E(D&A) 95 RG 6-68 dated the 13th August, 1997; GSR No.106 dated the 6th June, 1998 43. No.E(D&A) 92 RG 6-151 dated the 6th November, 1997; GSR No.422 dated the 27th December, 1997 44.No.E(D&A) 94 RG 6-10 dated the 16th February, 1999; GSR No.87 dated the 20th March, 1999 45. No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-42 dated the 11th October, 1999; GSR No.385 dated the 20th November, 1999 46.No.E(D&A) 2001 RG6-29 dated the 31st October, 2001; GSR No.617 dated the 24th November, 2001 47.No.E(D&A) 87 RG 6-151 dated the 8th August, 2002; GSR No.342 dated the 24th August, 2002 48.No.E(D&A) 98 RG 6-52 dated the 16th January, 2003; GSR No.5O dated the 1st February, 2003 49.No.E(D&A)2002/RG6-1 dated the 10th March, 2003; GSR No. 134 dated the 29th March, 2003 50. No.E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-30 dated the 13th October, 2004; GSR No.376 dated the 30th October, 2004 51.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-33 dated the 10th December, 2004; GSR No.62 dated the 19th February, 2005 52.No.E(D&A) 2003 RG 6-8 dated the 27th May, 2005; GSR No. 195 dated the 11th June, 2005 53. No. E(D&A) 98 RG6-52 dated the 23rd June, 2005; GSR No.226 dated the 9th July, 2005


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Sub: Suspension of Railway Servants – Review of Instructions reg.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-8 dated 19.07.2006 (RBE No. 95/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter of even no. dated 18.7.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 150/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004/RG 6-8 dated 19.07.2006 (RBE No. 95/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Suspension of Railway Servants – Review of Instructions reg.

Rule 5 of RS(D&A) Rules, 1968 has been amended vide Notification of even number dated 18.7.2006 to provide that an order of suspension made or deemed to have been made under sub-rule (1) or (2) of this Rule, unless revoked before expiry of 90 days, shall be reviewed by the competent authority on the recommendation of the Review Committee constituted for the purpose. It is also being provided in the rules that an order of suspension made or deemed to have been made under sub-rule (1) or (2) of rule 5 shall not be valid after 90 days unless it is extended after review for a further period before the expiry of 90 days. Such extension of suspension shall be for a period not exceeding 180 days at a time.

2. It is therefore necessary to constitute Review Committee(s) to review the suspension cases. The composition of Review Committee(s) may be as follows :-

(i) The committee will ordinarily be constituted by the appellate authority and would comprise of the suspending authority and two officials not lower in rank than the suspending authority. However, an authority higher than the suspending authority, including the revisionary authority, may also constitute the committee. The committee will submit its recommendation to the authority which constituted the committee who will then take a decision in the matter;

(ii) Where General Manager or an officer of equivalent .rank or Director of a Centralised Training Institute or Chairman of Railway Recruitment Board or Head of any other organisation under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways is the suspending authority, the review committee shall be constituted by the Railway Board (the Functional Member) and would comprise of the suspending authority and two other officers from the Railway Board who are not lower in rank than the suspending authority. However, keeping in view the fact that the offices of the Zonal Railways, Training Institutes, Railway Recruitment Boards, etc., and that of the Railway Board being far away from each other and the sensitive and important duties being shouldered by the Suspending Authority and other Members of the Committee, it may not be possible for them to meet jointly. Thus, where the General Manager or officer of equivalent rank or Director of a Centralised Training Institute or Chairman of Railway recruitment Board or Head of any other organisation under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways is the Suspending Authority, that authority may submit his recommendation to the Railway Board (the Functional Member)Who, after considering the same, alongwith the recommendations of the other two members shall take a decision in the matter.

(iii) Where Board is the suspending authority, the President will constitute the committee consisting of three Board Members including the Board Member who suspended the officer. The committee will submit its recommendation to the President for taking a decision.

(iv) Where President is the suspending authority, the President will constitute the committee consisting of three Board Members including the functional Board Member i.e. on the lines similar to item (iii) above.

3. The Review Committee may take a view regarding revocation/continuation of the suspension keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case and also taking into account that unduly long suspension, while putting the employee concerned to undue hardship, involve payment of subsistence allowance without the employee performing any useful service to the Government and make its recommendation. Without prejudice to the foregoing, if the officer has been under suspension for one year without any charges being filed in a court of law or no charge-memo

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has been issued in a departmental inquiry, the suspension shall ordinarily be revoked without prejudice to the case(s) against him. However, in case the official is in police/judicial custody or is accused of a serious crime or a matter involving national security, the Review Committee may recommend the continuation bf the suspension of the official concerned.

4. Please ensure that the above instructions are brought to the notice of all concerned and necessary Review Committees are constituted accordingly. It may also be impressed upon all concerned that lapsing of any suspension order on account of failure to review the same will be viewed seriously. Onus will be on the Suspending Authority to take a view regarding the suspension and if it is not proposed to revoke the suspension, to forward the necessary papers to the competent authority well before the expiry of ninety days from the date of suspension, for further action in terms of provisions of sub-rule (6) and sub-rule (7) of rule 5 of RS(D&A) Rules, 1968.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Medical/27/1212 Dated 08.8.06

Sub:- Option for Outdoor Medical Facilities to the newly enrolled RELHS-97beneficiaries- clarification.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2006/PNM/NFIR/3, S. No. PC- V/473, dated 20.07.2006 (RBE No. 96/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No. 2003/H/281/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005 and No. PC-V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 15.7.2002 were published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 41/2005 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl. No 100/2002 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2006/PNM/NFIR/3, S. No. PC-V/473, dated 20.07.2006 (RBE No. 96/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Option for Outdoor Medical Facilities to the newly enrolled RELHS-97 beneficiaries- clarification.

Some Railway pensioners who were drawing Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs. 100/- per month have enrolled themselves as beneficiaries of RELHS by availing the opportunity which was extended to them in terms of Railway Board's letter No. 2003/H/281/1/RELHS dated 28.1.2005. In the PNM Meeting with NFIR, the Staff side has pointed out that such newly enrolled member of RELHS are not being allowed to opt for Outdoor Medical Facilities since they have already opted for Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs 100/-per month.

2. The matter has been examined and it has been decided that the new entrants in the RELHS-97 should be allowed option to switch over from claiming Fixed Medical Allowance to availing OPD facilities. This would naturally, lead to their becoming ineligible for FMA. This option may not be reckoned as one-time change of option permitted in terms of Board's 'letter No. PC- V/98/I/7/1/1 dated 15-7-2002 (RBBNo.-107/2002) and may be treated as exclusive for the new entrants. Estt Rule No 153/2006


Sub: Promotion of running staff to Group ”B” posts. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/07 dated 20.07.2006 (RBE No. 97/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter of even No. dated 02.6.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 119/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/07 dated 20.07.2006 (RBE No. 97/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Promotion of running staff to Group ”B” posts. During discussions in the last PNM meeting with NFIR, the Federation has brought to the notice of the Board that

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on many Railways, Drivers and Guards are not being considered eligible for promotion to the Group 'B' posts of AME/AEE/AOM and are, therefore, not being included at all in the integrated seniority lists prepared by the Railways for 70% selection to the aforesaid posts.

2.0 Board, therefore, desires to clarify, in continuation of Board’s letter of even number dated.2.6.2006, that since Drivers and Guards are eligible for promotion to the concerned Group 'B' posts mentioned above in terms of the Recruitment Rules for these posts, Drivers and Guards should be included in the integrated seniority lists prepared by the Railways for 70% selection to the Group 'B' posts of AME/AEE/AOM.



Sub: Safety Related Retirement Scheme - Drivers and Gangmen.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)1-2005/RT-14 dated 25.07.2006 (RBE No. 98/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(P&A )I-2001/RT-2(KW) dated 02.1-2004 and dated 15.04.2005 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 43/2004 & 118/2005 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)1-2005/RT-14 dated 25.07.2006 (RBE No. 98/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Safety Related Retirement Scheme - Drivers and Gangmen.

The Safety Related Retirement Scheme (SRRS) for the categories of Drivers and Gagmen has been introduced vide Board's letter No. E(P&A)I-2001/RT-2 (KW) dated 02.01.2004, as further amended vide Board's letter of the same number dated 15.04.2005. It has, inter alia, been laid down under this Scheme that the cut off date for reckoning the eligibility of a railway employee for seeking retirement and appointment of his ward shall be 30th June, the last date for submission of requests shall be 31st July and the last date for withdrawal of such requests shall be 30th September of the respective year. The requests under the SRRS are thereafter to be processed by the railways accordingly. 2. Recently. a case has come to notice of the Board wherein on a Railway the processing of the request of an employee submitted during the calendar year 2004 has been delayed inordinately inasmuch as the written test of his ward seeking recruitment under the Scheme has been conducted in March, 2006. Consequently, the employee who was just below 57 years of age on the cut off date for determining his eligibility had attained the age of 58 plus when the written examination of his ward was conducted by the Railway. Such inordinate delays in processing the cases under SRRS defeat the very objective of the Scheme. It is, therefore, desired that prompt action for conducting the written test(s) etc., should be taken so as to complete the process latest by December-end of the year . in which applications under the Scheme are invited by the Railway.

3. in this regard, it is also advised that during the discussion in the PNM Meeting held on 19/20.06.2006, NFIR requested the Board to give second chance to the wards of railway employees who fail to qualify the written examination for appointment to the post of Gangman. With a view to popularize the Scheme, some of the Railways had also supported the proposal for affording the second chance to the wards of Railway employees who fail to qualify the written examination.

4. The issue has accordingly been examined by the Board and it has been decided that the candidates who fail to qualify the written examination may be given one more chance to qualify the suitability test, wherever such requests are received, subject to the condition that both Railway servant and his/her ward availing the benefit available under the scheme continue to fulfill the eligibility conditions as on the date of the exam or 30th of June of the respective year, whichever is earlier.

5. Other terms and conditions of the Scheme as stipulated in Board’s letters referred to above, remain unchanged.

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Sub: Jurisdiction of various RRBs. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(RRB)/2006/25/14 dated 18.7.2006 (RBE No. 93/2006, RRCB No.13/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No. E(RRB)/2002/25/40 dated 28.3.2003 and dated 18.8.2004 and No.-99/E(RRB)/25/11 dated 8.5.2003 were published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No. 51/2003, CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 288/2004 and 76/2004 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(RRB)/2006/25/14 dated 18.7.2006 (RBE No. 93/2006, RRCB No.13/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Jurisdiction of various RRBs.

Ref.: (i) Board's letters No.E(RRB)/2002/25/40 dated 28.3.2003 (RRCB No.8/2003) & dated 11-8.2004 (RRCBNo.12/2004)

(ii) Board's letter No.99/E(RRB)/25/l1 dated 8:.5.2003 (RRCB No.9/2003).

In partial modification of their letters referred above, Board have decided that revised jurisdiction of Railway Recruitment Boards for Group 'c' recruitment will be as under:

S. No. RRB Railway Divisions/PUs Eastern Malda & Asansol Divisions South Eastern Adra Division Northeast Frontier Alipurduar Division 1. Malda

CL W /Chittaranjan Eastern HQ office of E.Rly., Howrah & Sealdah Divisions South Eastern HQ office of SE Rly., Kharagpur Division 2. Kolkata Metro Railway.

Southern HQ office of S.Rly. Chennai, & Trichchirappalli Divisions 3. Chennai ICF

4. Trivandrum Southern Palghat, Thiruvananthapuram & Madurai Divisions 5. Chandigarh Northern HQ office of N.Rly. Delhi & Ambala Divisions

Northern Ferozepur Division RCF /Kapurthala, 6. Jammu DMW/Patiala.

2. Requisite staff may be provided to RRBs/Malda and Trivandrum for taking up additional work by re-allocation of staff from RRBs /Kolkata and Chennai respectively.

3.Chief Personnel Officers/Eastern, Southern and Northern Railways are requested to take necessary action on para 2 above in consultation with the Chairmen of the concerned RRBs.


No .P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/85/1216 Dated 11.8.06

Sub: Simultaneous Examination for NTPC. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(RRB)/2004/25/20 dated 25.07.2006 (RRCB No.14/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(RRB)/2004/25/20 dated 25.07.2006 (RRCB No.14/2006) addressed to the

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General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Simultaneous Examination for NTPC.

Board has decided that the written examination(s) for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) shall be held simultaneously by RRBs. These categories are: a) Graduate categories: Senior Clerk, Jr. Accounts Assistant, Goods Guard, ECRC, Traffic Apprentice, Commercial Apprentice etc. b) Under Graduate Categories: Jr Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Ticket Collector, Commercial Clerk, Trains Clerk etc.

2. For NTPC posts, RRBs have been grouped into 4 distinct groups i.e.Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western. i) Eastern-Bhubaneswar, Guwahai, Kolkota, MaIda, MFP, Patna, Ranchi ii) Northern -Allahabad, Chandigarh, Gorakhpur, Jammu

iii) Southern -Bangalore, Chennai, Secunderabad, Thiruvanthpuram iv) Western -Ahmedabad, Ajmer; Bhopal, Mumbai .

3. RRBs/ Kolkata, Allahabad, Chennai and Ajmer are nominated as nodal RRBs for Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western groups of RRBs respectively.

4. RRBs shall advise their nodal RRB, the number of vacancies to be filled up, category wise together with community breakup. Nodal RRB will issue Centralized Employment Notice on behalf of all RRBs in the group clearly indicating the vacancies to be filled up by each nodal/ participating RRB along with other details while individual RRBs will issue Indicative Employment Notice(s) in regional newspapers.

5. Examination will be held simultaneously by nodal/participating RRBs for a particular category of post. Examination for more than one category of post may also be held simultaneously based on administrative convenience.

6. Nodal RRB shall fix date(s) of the written examination(s) for its group of RRBs in consultation with Chairmen of these RRBs.

7. Candidates would be advised to apply for the post to one RRB of the group as the examination will be held on the same date for a particular post by that group of RRBs. Application of a candidate to more than one RRB of the Group for the same post is liable to be rejected.

8. The candidate shall, however, be free to apply to more than one RRB in the Group in case he wishes to apply for more then one category of post. Candidates applying to more than one RRB for different posts will be doing so at their own risk as examination for more than one category of posts may be held simultaneously.

9. All RRBs (nodal/participating) shall set & print their own question paper and question booklets. Evaluation of OMR sheets and subsequent stages of examination will also be done by respective RRBs.

10. Simultaneous Examination for NTPC will be held once in a year. Centralized Employment Notice by Nodal RRB and Indicative Employment Notice(s) by individual RRBs will be issued in the month of April/May and the written examination planned from October onwards, depending upon administrative convenience/local factors.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Devp/72/1217 Dated 11.8.06

Sub:- Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of Electrical Training Centres at IRIEEN/Nasik on 24th & 25th Oct. 2005. A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/46 dated 26.07.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/46 dated 26.07.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub:- Minutes of the meeting of the Principals of Electrical Training Centres at IRIEEN/Nasik on 24th & 25th Oct. 2005. Ref:- Board's letter No.E(MPP)2005/3/46 dt. 15.12.06.

Kindly refer this office letter mentioned above enclosing therein the minutes of the meeting held on 24th & 25th Oct. 2005 at IRIEEN/Nasik.

The following issues were also discussed during the meeting:-

(a) Important letters regarding training issued by Railways Board/RDSO are not reaching them. (b) Yearly training calendar should be circulated once a year.

(c) CESEs were requested to fill the vacancies of Instructor existing on various Railways.

It is requested (a) to ensure the training related material, letters should reach the Principals of training school in your jurisdiction. (b) A yearly calendar be prepared and circulated with a copy to Board. (c) Detailed analysis be need of the existing vacancies of instructors and thereafter action to fill the same be initiated. Estt Rule No 158/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/138/1218 Date- 14.08.06

Sub. Chhattisgarh Notification – Exemption to salaried persons whose annual salary/wages does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 from operation of the provisions of the Chhattisgarh Professional Tax Act w.e.f. 01.04.2006. Ref: CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.211/2004 & 136/2005. A copy of Chhattisgarh Government Notification No. F-10/30/2006/CT/V (19) dated 30-3-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Chhattisgarh Government Notification No. F-10/30/2006/CT/V (19) dated 30-3-2006

Government of Chhattisgarh

Finance and planning Department (Commercial Tax department)

Mantralaya Dau Kalyan singh Bhawan, Raipur

NOTIFICATION Raipur, Dated 30/03/2006

No. F-10/30/2006/CT/V (19) - Whereas, the State Government is satisfied that it is necessary so to do in public interest;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 6 of the Chhattisgarh Vritti Kar Adhiniyam, 1995, (No. 16 of 1995), the State Government hereby exempts the persons in employment whose annual salary or wage does not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 from the operation of all the provisions of the said Adhiniyam with effect from 01.04.2006. By order and in the name of the Governor of Chhattisgarh,

Sd-(K R MISRA), Joint Secretary

Estt Rule No.159/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/General/71/1312 Dated 28.8.06

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Sub: Delegation of Powers. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2006/PW/10 dated 22.6.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter No. F (X)II-2003/PW/10 dated 9.1.2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No.13/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2006/PW/10 dated 22.6.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Delegation of Powers. Item no. 25 of Schedule of Powers circulated vide Board’s letter no. F(X)II-2003/PW/10 dated 9.1.2004 may be amended by excluding service tax or any other taxes/charges from the ceiling limits of the powers indicated in this item. The amended item will read as under:

“ Item no. 25: To the sanction of expenditure on deputation of Railway employees for training courses, seminars, symposia in non-Railway institutions in excess of Rs. 10 lakhs in a year on zonal Railways including RDSO and Rs. 4 lakhs in a year for Production Units.

Note: i) The overall registration fee, however, should be subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000 and pro-rata registration fee of Rs. 2500 per day. For arriving at this monetary limit the cost of TA&DA should not be taken into account.

ii) The ceiling limits of above powers will be exclusive of service tax or any other taxes/charges.”

Estt Rule No 160/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Reservation/26/1358 Dated 30.8.06

Sub:- Exclusion/inclusion of certain Caste/Communities belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from/in the Scheduled list of SC/ST – circulation of Gazette Notifications. A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2005-E(SCT)I/31/4 dated 07.6.2006(RBE No.-72/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2005-E(SCT)I/31/4 dated 07.6.2006(RBE No.-72/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub.: Exclusion/inclusion of certain Caste/Communities belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from/in the Scheduled list of SC/ST – circulation of Gazette Notifications.

Enclosed please find the copies of the Gazette Notifications dated 27.05.2002, 04.06.2002, 18.12.2002 and 08.01.2003 on the above referred subject. These Notifications shall take effect from the date of their issue.

D.A: As above

The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY PART II - Section 1

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 28 NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002

MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (Legislative Department) New Delhi, the 27th May, 2002

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 24th May, 2002, and is hereby published for general information:-

THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002, No. 25 OF 2002

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[24th May, 2002.]

An Act further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:- .

1. This Act may be called the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2002.

Short title

2. The Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified hereunder, namely:- (a) in PART XIII -Orissa,-

(i) omit entry 22; (ii) omit entry 90; (iii) after entry 93, insert- '94. Mangali (in Koraput and Kalahandi districts); 95. Mirgan (in Navrangpur district). ";

(b) in PART XIV.- Punjab (i) for entry 9, substitute- "9. Chamar, Jatia, Chamar, Rehgar, Raigar, Ramdasi, Ravidasi, Ramdasia, Ramdasia Sikh, Ravidasia, Ravidasia Sikh" (ii) after entry 37, insert- 38. Mochi

(c ) in PART XIX.-West Bengal- (i) for entry 22, substitute- "22. Hari, Mehtar, Mehtor; Bhangi. Balmiki" (ii) after entry 59, insert- "60. Chain (in Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia and Dakshin Dinajpur districts)

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MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (Legislative Department) New Delhi. the 4th June, 2002

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 3rd June, 2002, and is hereby published for general information: THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES) ORDERS (AMENDMENT) ACT,

2002 No. 32 OF 2002

[3rd June, 2002.) An Act further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 so as to provide for inclusion of certain Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes oustees of the States of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, who have been displaced due to Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River and are settled or may be settled in the State of Gujarat, in the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes specified in relation to the State of Gujarat.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:-

1. This Act may be called the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.

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2. In the Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, in PART IV- Gujarat, after entry 30, the following entries shall be inserted, namely:- "31. Balahi, Balai 32. Bhangi, Mehtar 33. Chamar 34. Chikwa, Chikvi

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35. Koli, Kori 36. Kotwal (in Bhind, Dhar, Dewas, Guna, Gwalior, Indore, Jhabua, Khargone, Mandsaur, Morena, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Shivpuri, Ujjain and Vidisha districts).". 3. In the Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, in PART IV.-Gujarat, after entry 29, the following entries shall be inserted, namely :- "30. Bhil, Bhilala, Barela, Patelia 31. Tadvi Bhil, Bawra, Vasave 32. Padvi.".

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NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2002 MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (Legislative Department)

New Delhi, the 18th December, 2002

The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 17th December, 2002, and is hereby published for general information:-

THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDERS (SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002

No. 61 OF 2002 [17thDecember, 2002]

An Act further to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951, the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956, the Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962 and the Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:-

1. This Act may be called the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002.

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2. (1) The Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order. 1950 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in Schedule I. (2) The Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in Schedule II (3) The Constitution(Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order, 1956 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in Schedule III. (4) The Constitution(Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in Schedule IV. (5) The Constitution(Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in Schedule V.

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SCHEDULE I (See Section 2(1)

AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION(SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER, 1950

1. In PART I.-Andhra Pradesh - (i) for entry 9, substitute- "9. Beda (Budga) Jangam (in the districts of Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Mahbubnagar, Adilabad, Nizamabad, Medak, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda)"; (ii) for entry 11,substitute- "11. Byagara, Byagari"; (iii) for entry 14, substitute- "14, Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas";

(iv) for entry 23, substitute-

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"23. Godagali, Godagula (in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Vishakhapatanam)"; (v) for entry 30, substitute- "30. Kolupulavandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala"; (vi) for entry 35, substitute- "35. Mala, Mala Ayawaru"; (vii) omit entry 52; (viii) after entry 59, insert- "60. Yatala 61. Valluvan,",

2. In PART III.-Bihar- (i) for entry 6, substitute- "6. Chamar, Mochi, Chamar-Rabidas, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas,Charmarkar " (ii) for entry 9, substitute- "9. Dhobi, Rajak"; (iii) for entry 10, substitute- "10. Dom, Dhangad, Bansphor, Dharikar, Dharkar, Domra"; (iv) for entry 20, substitute "20. Pan, Sawasi, Panr".

3. In PART IV.-Gujarat ,-

(i) for entry 4, substitute "4, Bhambi, Bhambhi, Asadaru, Asodi, Chamadia, Chamar, Chamar-Ravidas, Chambhar, Chamgar, Haralayya, Harali, Khalpa, Machigar, Mochigar, Madar, Madig, Mochi (in Dangs district and Umergaon Taluka of Valsad district only), Nalla, Telugu Mochi, Kamati Mochi, Ranigar, Rohidas, Rohit, Samgar" (ii) for entry 5, substitute- "5. Bhangi, Mehtar, Olgana, Rukhi, Malkana, Halalkhor, Lalbegi, Balmiki, Korar, Zadmalli, Barwashia, Barwasia, Jamphoda, Zampada, Zampda, Rushi, Valmiki".

4. In PART V.-Haryana-

(i) for entry 9, substitute- "9. Chamar, Jatia Chamar, Rehgar, Raigar, Ramdasi, Ravidasi, Balahi, Batoi, Bhatoi, Bhambi, Chamar-Rohidas, Jatav, Jatava, Mochi, Ramdasia" (ii) for entry 23, substitute-

"23. Mazhabi, Mazhabi Sikh"; (iii) for entry 25, substitute-

"25. Nat, Badi"; (iv) for entry 34, substitute-

"34. Sapela, Sapera"; (v) for entry 36, substitute-

"36. Sikligar, Bariya".

5. In PART VI- Himachal Pradesh, after entry 56, insert- 57. Barwala.".

6. In PART VII.-Karnataka.-

(i) for entry 17, substitute- "17. Banjara, Lambani, Lambada, Lambadi, Lamani, Sugali, Sukali";

(ii) for entry 23, substitute- "23. Bhovi, Od, Odde, Vaddar, Waddar, Voddar, Woddar"; (iii) for entries 53 and 54, substitute- "53. Koracha. Korachar 54. Korama, Korava, Koravar".

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(ii) for entry 12, substitute- " 12. Bharathar (other than Parathar), Paravan"; (iii) omit entries 13, 19, 20 and 21; (iv) for entry 26, substitute-

"26. Kakkalan, Kakkan"; (v) for entry 28, substitute -

"28. Kanakkan, Padanna, Padannan"; (vi) for entry 30, substitute - "30. Kavara (other than Telugu speaking or Tamil speaking Balija, Kavarai, Gavara, Gavarai, Gavarai Naidu, Balija Naidu, Gajalu Balija or Valai Chetty)"; (vii) for entry 34, substitute -

"34. Kuravan, Sidhanar, Kuravar, Kurava, Sidhana"; (viii) for entry 37, substitute -

"37. Mannan, Pathiyan, Perumannan, Vannan, Velan"; (ix) for entry 39, substitute -

"39. Moger (other than Mogeyar)"; (x) omit entries 44 and 49; (xi) for entry 50, substitute- "50. Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar, Sambavan, Sambava, Paraya; Paraiya, Parayar";. (xii) omit entries 51 to 53; (xiii) for entry 54, substitute- "54, Pulayan, Cheramar, Pulaya, Pulayar, Cherama, Cheraman, Wayanad Pulayan, Wayanadan Pulayan, Matha, Matha Pulayan"; (xiv) omit entry 55; (xv) for entry 60, substitute-

"60. Semman, Chemman, Chemmar"; (xvi) omit entries 65 and 66; (xvii) for entry 68, substitute- "68. Vettuvan, Pulaya Vettuvan (in the areas of erstwhile Cochin State only) . 69. Nerian,"

8.ln PART IX -Madhya Pradesh-

(i) for entry 36, substitute "36, Mahar, Mehra, Mehar, Mahara"; (ii) after entry 47, insert -

"48. Sargara.".

9. In PART XIII.- Orissa - (i) for entry 2, substitute -

"2. Amant, Amat, Dandachhatra Majhi"; (ii) for entry 10; substitute -

"10. Bauri, Buna Bauri, Dasia Bauri"; (iii) for entry 24, substitute

"24. Dewar, Dhibara, Keuta, Kaibarta"; (iv) for entry 42, substitute-

"42. Kandra, Kandara, Kadama"; (v) for entry 45, substitute-

"45. Kela, Sapua Kela, Nalula Kela, Sabakhia Kela, Matia Kela"; (vi) for entry 56, substitute-

"56, Mala, Jhala, Malo, Zala, Malha, Jhola";

(vii) for entry 69, substitute "69. Pan, Pano, Buna Pana, Desua Pana"; (viii) for entry 86, substitute

"86. Siyal, Khajuria".

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10. In PART XIV -Punjab.- (i) for entry 5, substitute - "5. Batwal, Barwala"; (ii) for entry 23, substitute -

"23. Mazhabi, Mazhabi Sikh". 11. In PART XVII.-Tripura, after entry 32, insert

"33. Dhuli, Sabdakar, Badyakar 34. Natta, Nat.".

12. In PART XXI.-Arunachal Pradesh omit entries 1 to 16.

SCHEDULE II (See section 2(2)] AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) (UNION TERRITORIES) ORDER, 1951

1. In PART I.-Delhi, for entry 29, substitute - '29. Nat (Rana), Badi". 2. In PART II.-Chandigarh for entry 4, substitute - "4. Batwal, Barwala". 3. In PART III- Daman and Diu, for entry 2, substitute "2. Chambhar, Mochi".

SCHEDULE III

[See section 2(3)] AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (JAMMU AND KASHMIR) SCHEDULED CASTES ORDER, 1956 (i) for entry 4, substitute -

"4. Chamar or Ramdasia, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas"; (ii) for entry 5, substitute- "5. Chura, Bhangi, Balmiki, Mehtar"; (iii) for entry 7, substitute - "7. Doom or Mahasha, Dumna".

SCHEDULE IV [See section 2(4)]

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION (DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI) SCHEDULED CASTES ORDER, 1962 For entry 4, substitute-

"4. Mahayavanshi."

SCHEDULE V [See section 2(5)] AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION (PONDICHERRY) SCHEDULED CASTES ORDER, 1964

After entry 15, insert - "16. Puthirai Vannan.".

SUBHASH C. JAIN, Secy. to the Govt. of India.

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New Delhi, the 8th January, 2003 The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 7th January, 2003 and is hereby published for general information :-

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[7th January; 2003] An Act to provide for the inclusion in the lists of Scheduled Tribes, of certain tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within tribes or tribal communities, equivalent names or synonyms of such tribes or communities, removal of area restrictions and bifurcation and clubbing of entries; imposition of area restriction in respect of certain castes in the lists of Scheduled Castes, and the exclusion of certain castes and tribes from the lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in relation to the States of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Orissa, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal:

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-third Year of the Republic of India as fol1ows:-

1. This Act may be called the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.

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2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - (a) "Scheduled Castes Order" means the Constitution (Scheduled Castes)Order, 1950, made by the President under article 341 of the Constitution; (b) "Scheduled Tribes Orders" means the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)Order, 1950, the Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order,1967 and the Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978, made by the President under Article 342of the Constitution.

Definitions.

3. The Scheduled Castes Order is hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the First Schedule.

Amendment of Scheduled Castes Order.

4. The Scheduled Tribes Orders are hereby amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the Second Schedule.

Amendment of Scheduled Tribes Orders.

THE FIRST SCHEDULE (See section 3)

In the Constitution (Scheduled Castes)Order, 1950 - (a) in PART VIII.-Kerala, omit entries 29 and 38; (b) in PART XVIII -Uttar Pradesh, (i) in entry 1, at the end, insert "(excluding Sonbhadra district)"; (ii) in entry 5, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra district),” (iii) in entry 21, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra district),” (iv) in entry 25, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra and Varanasi districts),” (v) in entry 36, at the end, insert "(excluding Mehrajganj, Sidharth Nagar, Basti,Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mau,

Azamgarh, Jonpur, Balia, Gazipur, Varanasi, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra districts),” (vi) for entry 46, substitute" 46. Kharwar [(excluding Benbansi) (excluding Deoria, Balia, Gazipur, Varanasi

and Sonbhadra districts),” (vii) in entry 57, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts)” (viii) in entry 58, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra district),” (ix) in entry 60, at the end, insert "( excluding Sonbhadra district),” (x) in entry 62, at the end, insert "( excluding Lalitpur district),”

THE SECOND SCHEDULE (See Section 4)

(1) In the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950,- (a) in PART I.-Andhra Pradesh, - (i) in entry 1, after "Andh", insert ",Sadhu Andh"; (ii) in entry 4, omit "Chenchwar"; (iii) in entry 5, at the end, insert ", Bodo Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kallayi Gadaba, Parangi Gadaba; Kathera Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba"; (iv) in entry 6,at theend, insert ", Koitur"; (v) in entry 12, for "Mannervarlu", substitute "Kolawar"; (vi) in entry 13, at the end, insert "Kubi"; (vii) in entry 16, at the end, insert ", Kuvinga";

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(viii) in entry 17; omit "Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya"; (ix) in entry 18, for "Goud", substitute "Doli Koya, Gutta Koya, Kammara Koya, Musara Koya, Oddi Koya, Pattidi Koya"; (x) in entry 29, at the end, insert "Banjara"; (xi) in entry 31, for "Agency tracts", substitute "Scheduled Areas of Vishakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vijayanagaram, East Godavari and West Godavari districts"; (xii) in entry 32, at the end, insert ",Chella Yenadi, Kappala Yenadi, Manchi Yenadi, ReddiYenadi"; (xiii) in entry 33, at the end, insert ",Koracha, Dabba Yerukula, Kunchapuri Yerukula, Uppu Yerukula";

(xiv) after entry 33, insert - "34. Nakkala, Kurvikaran

35. Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (in the districts of Vishakhapatnam and Vijayanagaram)." (b) in PART II -Assam, -

(i) under the item "In the autonomous districts:-", for entry 11, substitute "11. Karbi", and after entry 14, insert "15. Lalung";

(ii)under the item "In the State of. Assam excluding the autonomous districts:-", after entry 9, insert- 10. Dimasa 11. Hajong 12. Singhpho 13. Khampti 14. Garo.";

(c) in PART III.-Bihar,- (i) in entry 1, at the end, insert ", Agaria";

(ii) in entry 16, at the end, insert ", Dhelki Kharia, Dudh Kharia, Hill Kharia"; (iii) in entry 19, at the end, insert ", Nagesia";

(iv) in entry 20, at the end, insert "Mudi-kora"; (v) in entry 24, at the end, insert,", Kumarbhag Paharia"; (vi) in entry 25, at the end, insert,", Patar"; (vii) in entry 26, at the end, insert ", Dhangar (Oraon)"; (viii) after entry 30, insert – "31. Kawar 32. Kol 33. Tharu.";

(d) in PART IV.-Gujarat,- (i) in entry 9" at the end; insert ",Dhodi";

(ii) omit entries 15 and 20 ; (iii) in entry 26, after "Siddi" and before the brackets, insert", Siddi-Badshan"; (iv) omit entry 27;

(e) in PART V.-Himachal Pradesh - (i) in entry 2,omit "[excluding the territories specified in sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966), other than the Lahul and Spiti district]";. (ii) in entry 3, omit "[excluding the territories specified in sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966)]

(iii) after entry 8, insert - "9. Beta, Beda 10. Domba, Gara, Zoba.";

(f) in PART VI.-Karnataka, -

(i) in, entry 37, at the end, insert "Medari, Gauriga, Burud"; (ii) in entry 41, at the end, insert", Haranshikari"; (iii) after entry 49, insert "50: Siddi (in Uttar Kannada district)";

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(g) in PART VII.-Kerala,- (i) in entry 2, at the end, insert ", Aranadan";

(ii) in entry 4" at the end, insert ", Mala Pulayan, Kurumba Pulayan, Karavazhi Pulayan, Pamba Pulayan"; , (iii) in entry 6, at the end, insert ", Wayanad Kadar";'

(iv) omit entry 7; (v) for entry 10, substitute ", 10. Kochuvelan'; (vi) omit entries 11,12 and 14 ; (vii) in entry 16, at the end, insert ", Kurichiyan"; (viii) in entry 17, at the end, insert", Mullu Kuruman, Mulla Kuruman, Mala Kuruman"; (ix) in entry 18, at the end, insert " Kurumbar, Kurumban";

(x) in entry 20, at the end, insert ", Mala Arayan"; (xi) in entry 22, at the end, insert", Malavedan"; (xii) for entry 25, substitute "25. Malayan, Nattu Malayan, Konga Malayan (excluding the areas comprising the Kasargode, Connanore, Wayanad and Kozhikode districts)";

(xiii) in entry 27, at the end, insert "(to be spelt in Malayalam ,script in parenthesis)"; (xiv) omit entry 28;

(xv) for entries 30, 31 and 32, substitute "30. Palleyan, Palliyan, Palliyar, Paliyan"; (xvi) in entry 34, at the end, insert ",Ullatan";

(xvii) after entry 35, insert - "36. Mala Vettuvan (in Kasargode and Kannur districts) 37. Ten Kurumban, Jenu Kurumban 38. Thachanadan, Thachanadan Moopan 39. Cholanaickan 40. Mavilan 41. Karimpalan 42. Vetta Kuruman

43. Mala Panickar.";

(h) in PART VIII. Madhya Pradesh; omit "entries 21,32 and 39';

i) in PART IX.-Maharashtra, (i) omit entry 12; (ii) in 'entry 18, for "Gond Rajgond" substitute "Gond, Rajgond"; (iii) omit entry 45";

(j) in PART X- Manipur,- (i) for entry 28, substitute, "28. Vaiphei"; (ii) after entry 29, insert - "30. Poumai Naga 31. Tarao 32. Kharam

33. Any Kuki tribes."

(k) in PART XII- Orissa, (i) in entry 1, at the end. insert ", Bhakta"

(ii) in entry 4, at the end; insert ", Bathuri"; (iii) in entry 5, at the end" insert "Bhotra, Bhatra, Bhattara, Bhotora, Bhatara";

(iv) in entry 8, at the end, insert ", Teli Bhumij, Haladipokhria Bhumij, Haladi Pokharia Bhumija, Desi Bhumij, Desia Bhumij, Tamaria Bhumij"; (v) in entry 10, at the end, insert", Binjhwar";

(vi) in entry 13, at the end, insert ", Bonda Paroja, Banda Paroja"; (vii) in entry 17, at the end, insert ", Dhuruba, Dhurva"; (viii) in entry 18, at the end, insert ", Didai Paroja, Didai"; (ix) in entry 19, at the end, insert ", Bodo Gadaba, Gutob Gadaba, Kapu Gadaba, Ollara Gadaba, Parenga Gadaba, Sano Gadaba"; (x) in entry 22, at the end insert ",Rajgond, Maria Gond, Dhur Gond";

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(xi) in entry 28, at the end insert "Kanwar"; (xii) in entry 29, at the end, insert "Berga Kharia, Dhelki Kharia, Dudh Kharia, Erenga Kharia, Munda Kharia, Oraon Kharia, Khadia, Pahari Kharia" (xiii) in entry 31, at the end, insert "Kondh, Kui, Buda Kondh, Bura Kandha, Desia Kandha, Dungaria Kondh, Kutia Kandha, Kandha Gauda, Muli Kondh, Malua Kondh, Pengo Kandha, Raja Kondh, Raj Khond"; (xiv) in entry 32, at the end, insert ", Nagesar, Nagesia"; (xv) in entry 38, at the end, insert ", Khaira, Khayara"; (xvi) in entry 41, at the end, insert ", Gumba Koya, Koitur Koya, Kamar Koya, Musara Koya"; (xvii) in entry 43, at the end, insert ", Nodh, Nodha, Lodh": (xviii) in entry 47, at the end insert ",Mankria, Mankidi"; (xix) in entry 48, at the end insert ", Matia" (xx) in entry 49, at the end, insert", Kuda, Koda"; (xxi) in entry 50, at the end, insert "Nagabanshi Munda, Oriya Munda"; (xxii) in entry 52, at the end. insert ", Omanatyo, Amanatya"; (xxiii) in entry 53, at the end, insert " Dhangar, Uran"; (xxiv) in entry 55, at the end insert ", Parja, Bodo Paroja, Barong Jhodia Paroja, Chhelia Paroja, Jhodia Paroja, Konda Paroja, Paraja, Ponga Paroja, Sodia Paroja, Sano Paroja, Solia Paroja "; (xv) in entry 59, at the end, insert "Arsi Saora, Based Saora, Bhima Saora, Bhimma Saora, Chumura Saora, Jara Savar, Jadu Saora, Jati Saora, Juari Saora, Kampu Saora, Kampa Soura, Kapo Saora, Kindal Saora, Kumbi Kancher Saora, Kalapithia Saora, Kirat Saora, Lanjia Saora, Lamba Lanjia Saora, Luara Saora, Luar Saora, Laria Savar, Malia Saora, Malla Saora, Uriya Saora, Raika Saora, Sudda Saora, Sarda Saora, Tankala Saora, Patro Saora, Vesu Saora" (xxvi) in entry 62, at the end, insert, Tharua Bindhani";

(l) in PART XIV- Tamil Nadu, in entry 7, for "taluk," substitute "and Ambasamudram taluks";

(m) in PART XV-Tripura,-

(i) in entry 6, at the end, insert", Bengshel, Dub, Kaipeng, Kalai, Karbong, Lengui, Mussum, Rupini, Sukuchep, Thangchep"; ii) in entry 14, at the end insert “Murashing”

(n) in PART XVI.-West Bengal, after entry 38, insert- "39. Limbu (Subba) 40. Tamang.";

(o) in PART XVII.-Mizoram, after entry 14, insert "15. Paite";

(p) in PART XVIII – Arunachal Pradesh, - (i) in entry 8, at the end, insert", Idu, Taroan"; (ii) after entry 12, insert- "13. Hrusso 14. Tagin 15. Khamba 16. Adi.";

(q) in PART XIX.-Goa, after entry 5, insert "6. Kunbi 7. Gawda; 8. Velip."; (r) in PART XXII.-Jharkhand, (i) in entry 1, at the end, insert ", Agaria"; (ii) in entry 15, at the end, insert", Dhelki Kharia, Dudh Kharia, Hill Kharia"; (iii) in entry 18, at the end, insert " Nagesia"; (iv) in entry 19, at the end, insert ", Mudi-Kora"; (v) .in entry 23, at the end, insert", Kumarbhag Paharia"; (vi) in entry 24, at the end, insert ", Patar";

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(vii) in entry 25, at the end, insert ", Dhangar (Oraon)"; (viii) after entry 30, insert - 31. Kawar 32. Kol.".

(2) In the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Uttar Pradesh) Order, 1967, after entry 5 insert-

"6. Gond, Dhuria, Nayak, Ojha, Pathari, Raj Gond (in the districts of Mehrajganj, Sidharth Nagar, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mau, Azamgarh, Jonpur, Balia, Gazipur, Varanasi, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra)

7. Kharwar, Khairwar (in the districts of Deoria, Balia, Ghazipur, Varanasi and Sonbhadra) 8. Saharya (in the district of Lalitpur) 9. Parahiya (in the district of Sonbhadra) 10. Baiga (in the district of Sonbhadra) 11. Pankha, Panika (in the districts of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur) 12. Agariya (in the district of Sonbhadra) 13. Patari (in the district of Sonbhadra) 14. Chero (in the districts of Sonbhadra and Varanasi) 15. Bhuiya, Bhuinya (in the district of Sonbhadra)."

(3) In the Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978, after entry 2, insert- "3. Limboo 4. Tamang.".

K. N. CHATURVEDI, Additional Secy. To the Govt of India

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Sub:- Introduction of Objective Type Questions in the written test held as part of selection for promotion to posts classified as 'Selection'–extending the provision of 50% objective type questions to lower grade selection posts. A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/18 dated 30.8.2006 (RBE No.123/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letters No.E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dt 07.08.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 5/2003.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/18 dated 30.8.2006 (RBE No.123/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Introduction of Objective Type Questions in the written test held as part of selection for promotion to posts classified as 'Selection'–extending the provision of 50% objective type questions to lower grade selection posts.

As the Railways are aware in terms of para 219(c ) of IREM Vol.I,1989 while the written test held as part of the selection for promotion to the highest grade selection post in a category includes objective type questions for about 50% (in the range of 45%-55%) of the total marks for the written test, the one held for promotion to lower grade selection posts the extent of objective type questions is limited to 25% (in the range of 20%-30%) of the total marks for the written test.

2. A demand has been raised in the forum of PNM-AIRF that the existing provision of setting up of 50% objective type questions in written tests held as part of selection for promotion to highest grade selection post in a category may be extended to selection posts in lower grades also.

3. The matter has been carefully considered by the Board and it has been decided that the existing provision of setting up of objective type questions to the extent of 50% of the total marks prescribed for written test held as part of selection for promotion to the highest grade selection post in a category should be extended to all selection posts in lower grades also.

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3.1. The opportunity is also taken to clarify that objective type questions besides including the type of questions in the form of ‘multiple choice’, ‘filling up the blanks', "tick 'true' or 'false' ", " 'right' or 'wrong' ", ‘match the following’ may include questions requiring one word/line answer “ ‘yes’ or ‘no’ , naming e.g. 5 states, Railways, posts, grades etc. This is to avoid unnecessary rigidity in framing the questions.

4. Accordingly, Indian Railway Establishment Manual Vol.-.I, 1989 may be amended as per ACS No.186 enclosed. D.A.: ACS No.l86.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL, VOLUME-I(1989 EDITION),

CHAPTER-II, SECTION 'B'- RULES GOVERNING PROMOTION OF GROUP ‘C’ STAFF ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.186

For the existing Clause (i) after sub-para (c ) of para 219 substitute the following:-

"(i). In the written test held as part of the selection for promotion to the posts classified as 'Selection', objective type questions should be set for about 50% (in the range of 45% to 55%) of the total marks for the written test."

(Authority: Railway Board's letters No.E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dt 8.3.2002 & dt. 07.08.2003 and No.E(NG)I2006/PM1/18 dt. 30.8.2006)



Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowances to Railway Employees- Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2006.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 12.9.2006 (RBE No 131/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 05.04.2006 & No.PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 16.10.1997 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.60/2006 & CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 146/97 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 12.9.2006 (RBE No 131/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR


Reference to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 05.04.2006 (S.No.PC-V/469, RBE No.46/2006) on the subject mentioned above .The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees with effect from 1st July, 2006 shall stand modified as follows:-

Date from which payable Rate of Dearness Allowance per month 01.07.2006 29% of pay

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3 and 4 of this Ministry’s letter No.PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 16.10.1997 (S.No. PC-V/3, RBE No. 139/97) shall continue to be applicable, while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional instalment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill for September, 2006, and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fraction of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

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Sub:- Counting of service in the old unit/cadre on request transfer for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit/cadre.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(NG)I-2006/CFP/9 dated 27-7-2006 (RBE No 99/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/5 dated 21.3.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 52/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/CFP/9 dated 27-7-2006 (RBE No.99/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub:- Counting of service in the old unit/cadre on request transfer for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit/cadre.

Reference instructions contained in this ministry’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/5 dated 21.3.2006. In para 3(ii) of these instructions, it has been stipulated that the benefit of counting of service at para 3(i) of this letter will be applicable only in those cases where the staff join the new unit on request transfer in the same category of posts.

2. In the PNM/NFIR meeting with Board held on 19th/20th June, 2006, the federation pointed out that a Group D employee i.e. Khalasi when goes on request transfer to another post i.e. Commercial Porter, the service rendered by him in the old unit will not be reckoned for determining the eligibility for selection from Group D to Group C as Ticket Collectors, Office Clerks, Commercial Clerks etc. in terms of para 3(ii) of Board’s letter dated 21.3.2006. As the 33-1/3% promotion quota vacancies in Group C i.e. Office Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Commercial Clerks etc. are filled through selection from amongst those Group D employees who volunteer for the said posts, the service rendered by Group D staff in the old unit should be reckoned for determining their eligibility. It has thus, been requested by the Federation to review para 3(ii) of Ministry’s letter dated 21.3.2006 mentioned above to facilitate reckoning the service rendered in the old unit for the purpose of determining the eligibility for promotion from Group “D” to “C”.

3. The matter has accordingly been considered by the Board and it is clarified that in case of own request transfer, the service rendered in the old unit will count for the purpose of qualifying service for promotion in new unit provided:- (i) he is otherwise eligible to be considered for the selection to Group 'C' posts as per the extant rules; and (ii) the category in which he was working in the old unit is an eligible category for the selection/post in the new unit also.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement Benefits/89/1618 Dated 15.09.06

Sub: New Pension System.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2004/AC-II/21/1 dated 01-8-2006 (RBA No. 39/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. FE(III)/2003/PNI/38(Amendment) dated 30.12.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 208/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2004/AC-II/21/1 dated 01-8-2006 (RBA No. 39/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: New Pension System.

While implementing the New Pension System (NPS), Zonal Railways have sought clarifications on various issues. These issues have been examined in Board's office in consultation with the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, the nodal Department of the Government on NPS .The clarifications on certain issues as received from the Department of Economic Affairs are mentioned below, for information and necessary action.

S. No. Queries Replies/Comments

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1 The procedure for calculation of interest on the credit balance of the employees and Government contribution.

As per advice of the Department of Expenditure, the same method as used for computing interest on GPF may be used.

2 Whether retirement gratuity is available to the employee covered under NPS?

Payment of Gratuity to Railway retirees is made under Railway Services (Pension) Rules 1993. The provisions of Railway services (Pension) Rules, 1993 are no more applicable to new entrants to railway Services w.e.f. 1st January 2004 after amendments made in the Railway Services (pension) Rules 1993 vide Notification No.FE(III)/2003/PNI/38 (Amendment) dated 30.12.2003.

3 What benefits will he/she get in the event of death in service?

The deceased employee's own contribution plus Government's contribution plus interest @ 8% p.a. on both may be paid to the legal heirs immediately.

4 Whether (both Government and employee's) contributions towards Tier-I are taken as income for the purpose of Income Tax or it will be exempted?

The Tax treatment of the NPS in respect of Central Government was provided for in the Budget 2004-05. The universally accepted formula of EET(Exempt, Exempt, Tax has been adopted, that is, the contributions will be excluded from income for tax purposes. The accruals will also be exempt from tax ; and only the terminal benefits will be taxed at the applicable rate in the year of receipt.

5 Can any individual continue to contribute under Tier-l even after the age of 60 years?

Yes. However, in case of Government employees, the Government's contribution will cease when the employee reaches the age of 60 years.

6 As per Scheme the accumulation to fund are payable to spouse/dependent/parents in the event of death during interim period. It would imply that no investment would be regulated in such cases? How pensions of family will be regulated in such cases?

There are no provisions at present to the payment of family pension.

7 Whether dependent parents can be nominated to receive pension wealth when the spouse and the children of the employee are alive?

The pension Fund regulatory and Development Authority (PERDA) will decide on investment schemes and benefits under NPS.

8 What happens if the employee dies while in service within one month from the date of appointment i.e. before recovery towards pension contribution starts?

In such an event, the employee is to be taken off the record as far as NPS is concerned.

9 As per the scheme, during interim period the accumulation under Tiler-I shall be payable to spouse/dependent parents in the event of death of employees. What payment will be made to them in absence of nomination.

Procedural details (nomination, shares etc) are still to be worked out.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/21/1619 Dated 15.09.06

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen, Keymen, etc.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(W)95UN1/19(Pt.1) dated 08-8-2006 is published for information, guidance

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and necessary action. Board’s letter of even No. dated 27.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 93/2006. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95UN1/19(Pt.1) dated 08-8-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen, Keymen, etc.

The recommendation of uniform Committee regarding supply of uniform and other protective equipments/accessories to Gangmen(Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen have been issued vide Board's letter of even number dt. 27.12.05. Vide S.No. 6 of the table referred to in the ibid letter, under the column “Description” specification for raincoat has been indicated as IS:59159-70 which may be read as IS:5915-70. Other conditions will remain same as indicated in the letter of even number dt. 27.12.05 Estt Rule No 166/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/86/1620 Dated 15.09.06

Sub: Substitutes.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(NG)II/2006/SB/8 dated 25-7-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/SB/8 dated 25-7-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Substitutes.

During the discussion held with Staff side in PNM/NFIR on 19th & 20th June, 2006 on the issue of regularization of Substitute, it has been observed that Board’s instructions issued vide letter No.E(NG) II/ 90/ -SB/Master Circular dated 29.1.1991 are not being properly followed by the Railways.

2. Accordingly, the Board have desired that Railways should adhere to the following instructions strictly as laid down in Master Circular dated 29.1.1991 on the issue of 'Substitutes:

Sub-para 4.1 - Substitutes engaged should be paid regular scales of pay and allowances admissible to the post against which they have been appointed irrespective of the nature or duration of the vacancy. Sub-para 4.2 - They should be allowed all the rights and privileges as are admissible to temporary Railway employees on completion of four months continuous service.

-Sub-para 4.3 - Substitute school teachers may, however, be afforded temporary status after they have put in continuous service of three months. Their services to be treated as continuous for all purposes except seniority on their eventual absorption against regular posts after selection

Sub-para 4.4 - The conferment of temporary status after completion of four months continuous service in the case of others and three months continuous service in the case of substitute teachers mentioned in para 4.2 and 3 above does not entitle them to automatic absorption/appointment to Railway service unless they are selected in the approved manner for appointment or absorption to regular posts.

Para 6- The date of appointment of a substitute to be recorded in the service book against the column "Date of

appointment" should be the date on which he/she attains temporary status after a continuous service of four months if the same is followed by his/her regular absorption. Otherwise, it should be the date on which he/she is regularly appointed/ absorbed. This applies to substitute teachers also who attain the temporary status after a continuous service of three months only.


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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/9/1621 Dated 15.09.06

Sub: Reservation of 3% seats for ex-servicemen, their children and children of armed force personnel.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. E(MPP)2002/6/10, SC.No.12 TO MC NO.8 dated 31-7-2006 (RBE No.101/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2002/6/10, SC.No.12 TO MC NO.8 dated 31-7-2006 (RBE No. 101/2006)addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Reservation of 3% seats for ex-servicemen, their children and children of armed force personnel.

Please find enclosed a copy of letter No.DGET-23(2)/87-.AP dated 26.3.87 issued by the Directorate General of Employment & Training for reservation of 3% for 1) Children of deceased/disabled Ex-servicemen including those killed/ disabled during peacetime. 2) Children of Ex-servicemen. 3) Children of Serving Jawans. 4) Children of serving Officers. 5) Ex-Servicemen.

The same may be implemented whenever Apprentices are trained under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

No. DGET-23(2)/87-AP

Government of India Ministry of Labour

Directorate General of Employment & Training New-Delhi, dated the 26th March, 1987

Follow up action on item No.10 of the minutes of the 19th meeting of CAC- Reservation of seats for the children of Armed Forces Personnel under the Apprenticeship Training scheme.

I am directed to invite your attention to item No.10 of the minutes of the 19th meeting of CAC on the above subject and to say that the decision of the CAC may kindly be implemented in your Region/state/UT and ensure that 3% reservation for ex-servicemen, their children and the children of the Armed Forces personnel be made as per details mentioned below, for the engagement of concerned undertakings/ establishments :-

1. Children of deceased/disabled Ex-servicemen including those killed/disabled during peacetime. 2 Children of Ex- servicemen. 3. Children of serving jawans. 4. Children of serving officers. 5.Ex- servicemen.

Sd-(D. S. Dagaur) Joint Director of Training

For Director of Apprenticeship Training Estt Rule No 168/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/90/1622 Dated 15.09.06

Sub: Writ Petition No. 7826/2001 filed before Hon’ble Delhi High Court against orders dt. 5.10.2001 in O.A. No. 1647/2000 filed by the retired Railway Medical Officers Association.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.F(E)III/2002/PN1/2 dated 27-7-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No.F(E)III/98/PN1/2 dated 10.3.98 and No. F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dated 15.1.99 were published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No. 65/98 & 24/99 respectively.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)III/2002/PN1/2 dated 27-7-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Writ Petition No. 7826/2001 filed before Hon’ble Delhi High Court against orders dt. 5.10.2001 in O.A. No. 1647/2000 filed by the retired Railway Medical Officers Association.

The Zonal Railways, etc. have been advised vide this office letter of even number dated 25.8.2005 to implement the judgement dt. 18.5.2002 of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court referred to above in respect of the petitioners. Certain Zonal Railways have sought clarification as to the quantum of NPA to be added to the notional pay of pre-1986 retired Medical Officers refixed as on 1.1.1986 for revision of notional pension/family pension in terms of Board's letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/2. dated 10.3.1998 and also to the minimum of the corresponding Vth CPC revised scales of pay as on 1.1.1996 for the purpose of stepping up of consolidated pension/family pension in terms of Board1s letter No. F(E)III/98/PN1/29 dt..15.1.1999 in respect of petitioners. 2. The matter has been considered by the Board and it has been decided that while implementing the judgment dt. 18.5.2002 of the Hon’ble Delhi High court in respect of petitioners of the Writ Petition No. 7826/2001, the rate of' NPA to be added to the notional pay of pre 1986 retired Medical Officers refixed as on 1.1.1986 for the purpose of revision of notional pension/family pension and to the minimum of the corresponding Vth CPC revised scales of pay as on 1.1.1996 for the purpose of stepping up of consolidated pension/family pension of all the pre-1996 retired medical officers shall be the rate of NPA introduced with effect from 1.1986 and 1.1.1996 respectively.

3.A report on the action taken in the matter may be furnished to this office for onward transmission to DOP&PW.



Sub:- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995-Absorption of disabled/ medically decategorised staff in alternative employment.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(NG)I-2004/RE-3/9 dated 31-7-2006 (RBE No. 104/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/RE-3/9 dated 31-7-2006 (RBE No.104/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) ACT, 1995-Absorption of disabled/ medically decategorised staff in alternative employment.

In terms of the revised scheme of absorption of disabled/medically decategorised staff in alternative employment

effective from 7.2.1996, the absorption should be in the same scale of pay in which the employee was working on regular basis at the time of his medical decategorisation. It has been brought to the notice of this Ministry that while a senior employee decategorised before coming into force of the Persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation)Act, 1995,was absorbed in an alternative post carrying scale of pay lower than that in which he was working on regular basis at the time of decategorisation, a junior employee decategorised after coming in to force of the act was absorbed in an alternative post carrying same scale of pay in which he was working on regular basis at the time of decategorisation. This has created an anomalous situation of a senior working in lower grade and a junior working in higher grade in alternative posts after medical decategorisation. This kind of an anomaly is more pronounced in cases where the senior and the junior belonged to the same department/cadre before decategorisation and are absorbed in the same department/cadre after decategorisation.

2. The Ministry of Railways have reviewed the matter. it has been decided that General Managers, on representation, may review cases of senior employees who on medical decategorisation were absorbed in posts carrying scale of pay lower than the scale of pay in which they were working on regular basis at the time of medical

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decategorisation before coming into force of the Act with reference to absorption of their juniors in the same grade under the provisions of the Act. This may, however, be subject to the condition that both senior and junior should belong to the same Department/cadre/category/grade before medical decategorisation and are also absorbed in the same Department in the same cadre/category. In such cases, while the actual monetary benefit to the senior, as a result of review, may accrue with effect from the date of absorption in the appropriate higher grade, proforma benefit may be allowed with effect from the date of absorption of the junior on or after 7.2.96, with reference to whose absorption the senior's case is reviewed.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Estt Rule No 170/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL & Court cases/17/1797 Dated 22.09.06

Sub:- Unethical conduct by officers in approaching Advocates in Court Cases.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(O)III/Spl./2006/30 dated 08-08-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(O)III/Spl./2006/30 dated 08-08-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub:- Unethical conduct by officers in approaching Advocates in Court Cases.

In a recent case in High Court/Delhi filed by a Railway Officer, it was reported that the officer had visited the house of the Railway Advocate and tried to influence him.

2.This unethical action on the part of the Railway Officer was viewed very seriously by Board and the General Manager concerned has been asked to take appropriate action in the matter. It is desired that all the officers of your Railway/Unit be suitably advised to desist from misusing their official position for influencing their ongoing litigation. Any such action will be viewed seriously and will be dealt with accordingly.

3.This may be given wide publicity.

Estt Rule No 171/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay&Allowances/140/1750 Date- 22.09.2006

Sub- Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2005-06.

A copy of Railway Board’s letters No.E(P&A)II-2001/PLB-11 dt: 22-09-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2005/PLB-11 dated 4-10-2005 and No. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated 11.3.2004 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.243/2005 and 93/2004 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2001/PLB-11dt.22-09-2006 addressed to GM/SECR.

Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2005-06.

Sanction of the President is being separately conveyed for payment of PLB equivalent to 65 (Sixty Five) days wages for the financial year 2005-06 for all non-gazetted Group B, C & D railway employees only (excluding RPF & RPSF personnel). Computation ceiling remains at Rs.2500/- per month for those employees drawing wages of Rs.2500/- per month and above. Dearness Allowance treated as Dearness Pay vide Board’s letter no. PC-V/2004/A/DA/1 dated 11.3.2004 will be taken into account for the purpose of PLB. Other terms and conditions as incorporated in Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2005/PLB-11 dated 4-10-2005 remain unchanged. Payment of PLB to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees should be made before commencement of the Durga Puja/Dussehra holidays. Messages may also be immediately transmitted to all the field units under your control for further

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Sub: Temporary down-gradation of vacant JAG posts to Sr.Scale and Jr. Scale posts to Group ‘B’

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(GP)2006/2/46 dated 31-08-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2006/2/46 dated 31-08-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Temporary down-gradation of vacant JAG posts to Sr.Scale and Jr. Scale posts to Group ‘B’

Operation of JA grade posts and Junior Scale posts that are vacant due to various reasons in Sr. Scale and Group 'B' respectively have been considered by the Board.

Board desire that under the powers of the General managers, such vacant JA Grade posts may be downgraded and operated temporarily in Senior Scale and filled through ad-hoc promotion (as per the extant guidelines) of Group 'B'/ Group 'A'- (Junior scale) officers. The posts may be restored to JA grade on the availability of Sr.Scale officers eligible for ad-hoc promotion to JA Grade. The resultant vacancies in Group 'B' may be filled up by following, the prescribed procedure.

As regards the vacant Junior Scale posts, it has further been desired by Board that under the powers of the General Managers, all such vacant posts may be filled up in Group' B' by following the prescribed procedure.

The above arrangements may be reviewed after three years from the date of issue of this letter.

Estt Rule No 173/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/72/1799 Dated 22.09.06

Sub: Fake/Forged Letters.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2006/O&M/3/3 dated 21-08-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006/O&M/3/3 dated 21-08-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Fake/Forged Letters.

Instructions on fake/forged letters supposedly signed by MR/MOS(R)s or by any officials in their Secretariats and on fake calls made from Board's/Minister's Office to Railways/PUs stands issued and are also reiterated from time to time. Last being vide Board's letter No. 2005/O&M/3/3 dated 25.7.2006.

2.Another case of fake letter sent to GM/South East Central Railway under the signature of one Shri K.B.Baliyan projecting as APS/MR for appointment in Group 'D' category has come to notice. The letter was found to be fake as no such APS is working in Ministers' Office. Further, careful perusal of the letter's language also indicates that the letter is fake.

3.It is once again advised, to be attentive against any kind of misuse/forgery by unscrupulous elements through such letters by cross checking/verifying their authenticity and of any phone calls received directly from Ministers' Office.

4.In addition to the existing instructions, it has now been decided that Railways/PUs should invariably take up the matter with the local police authorities by lodging complaint etc against the persons engaged in such activities,

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whenever any such case comes to their notice.

5.The above instructions may be issued down the line to all concerned Officers viz PHODs/HODs, DRM/ ADRM, Frontline officers/staff etc for information and compliance.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/53/1800 Dated 22.09.06 Sub: Creation of gazetted posts for managing new assets.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No. 2006/E(GC)/13-16 dated 07.09.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/E(GC)/13-16 dated 07.09.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Creation of gazetted posts for managing new assets. Ref: Board's letter No.87E(GC)/13-18 dated 18.09.1987,99E(GC)/6-5 dated 31.01.2003 and Board (CRB)'s letter No. 99E(GC)/6-5 dated 01.09.2005. The Railways were advised to send consolidated proposals department-wise for creation of additional gazetted posts for new Plan assets by 30th April of each year. For this purpose all the relevant information is required to be sent in a prescribed proforma annexed to Board's letter dated 18.09.1987 referred to above.

2. Subsequently, in Board's letter No.99E(GC)6-5 dated 31.01.2003, Railways have, inter-alia, been advised that while formulating proposals for creation of gazetted posts even for new assets, a critical review should be conducted bringing out the impact of reduction in posts in the same department or elsewhere and detailed justification and reasons as to why a gazetted post from the same department or other departments can not be transferred to provide for matching surrender. These instructions also stipulate that only in extreme, isolated, unique cases, proposals which do not offer matching surrender of gazetted posts will be considered by the Board.

3. Further, Board (CRB) in his D.O. letter of even number dated 01.09.2005 has further impressed that “a review of the activities of the different departments during the last ten years be carried out duly taking note of the various developments such as modernization, IT revolution, implementation of FOIS, yard closures, mechanized maintenance of track, computerization, streamlining of accounting procedures, introduction of components and systems resulting in a greater time lag between maintenance schedules, etc. Also, a review should be conducted to identify posts which can be conveniently surrendered without adversely affecting the normal work load. There should be a formal action plan to work off such posts over a period and crediting the same into the gazetted staff bank to be utilized later for new activities or new assets.”

4. In view of the aforesaid, the proforma annexed to Board's letter dated 18.09.1987 has been modified and a new proforma for the purpose is enclosed.

5. The Railways are accordingly advised that in future consolidated proposals department-wise for creation of addition gazetted posts for operation and maintenance of new assets may be sent to Board latest by 30th April of each year along with all the relevant information in the revised proforma annexed herewith. Proposals which are not in consonance with the modified guidelines will not be entertained.

(Enclosure to Railway Ministry's letter No.2006E(GC)13-16 dated 7.9.2006). (Note: Separate statement should be furnished for each Department, for each new asset).

1.Name of the Railway 2. Detail of posts asked for by the Railway 3. Description of the new asset for which

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posts are required 4. Pink Book item No. wherein provision has been made for the new asset.

5. Cost of the new asset. 6. Actual date of commissioning or expected date of commissioning of the asset.

7. If not commissioned, physical progress of the work department-wise

8. Copy of the justification, prepared at the time of original sanction to the new asset.

9. 9.Workload which would devolve on the post and the equivalent work-load in DISTUS.

10. For Medical Department: a) Name of the Unit to which the new asset has been added.

b) No. of existing beds (in the case of Hospitals etc).

c) Daily OPD (in the case of Hospitals etc). d) Particulars of existing gazetted posts in the unit which brief duties of each post (i.e. an organization chart in tree form).

e) Staff strength of the Unit.

11.Present gazetted set-up available (a) Number of sanctioned posts-permanent, temporary along with their grades and years of sanction

(b) Incumbency position. If any post is vacant, the period for which the post has been vacant, may be mentioned

12.Number of workcharged posts in existence (a)Date since when in operation 13. Total workload (a) New/Additional workload for which post/s/is are being asked for

14. Has the option of meeting their requirement by re-deployment within the division, Railway and across departments (Mech. to Electrical and vice-versa & like) been explored

15. Has matching savings from Gazetted Cadre been provided?

16. Details of yardstick based upon which the post sought to be created have been justified.

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17. Whether proposal has been vetted by FA&CAO and approved by G.M. If so, verbatim comments of FA&CAO may be enclosed.

1818. Detailed justification i.e. worth of charge of the post sought to be created needs to be enclosed. It needs to be mentioned therein as to how the work has been managed till date.

19.Only posts directly concerned with maintenance and operation of new assets be asked for creation.

20. 20.Has the proposal been framed as per instructions contained in Board's letter No.99E(GC)6-5 dt.31.1.03 & CRB's D.O. letter No.99E(GC)6-5 dt.1.9.05.



Sub:- Instructions for recruiting recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Sports quota, Norms Procedure and Incentives.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(Sports)/2006/Policy/1 dated 20-6-2006 RBE No. 84/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(Sports)2000/Policy/2 dated 19.06.2000, No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 17.9.1998 and E(Sports)98/Rectt./Policy/2 dt. 23.3.2000 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 128/2000, 244/98 and 131/2000 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E{Sports)/2006/Policy/1 dated 20-6-2006 RBE No. 84/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Instructions for recruiting recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways- Sports quota, Norms Procedure and Incentives.

1. Railway Board have decided to revise the existing instructions as contained in Railway Board's letter No. E(Sports)2000/Policy/2 dated 19.06.2000 on the above mentioned subject. In supersession of instructions as contained in Railway Board's letter No.E(Sports)2000/Policy/2 dated 19.6.2000 and all clarifications/corrigendum issued thereto, the following revised instructions shall be applicable, from the date of issue of this letter, for recruitment of sportspersons, sports quota, norms and procedure for recruitment, and incentives and out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons of Indian Railways.

2. SPORTS QUOTA 2.1 Recruitment of sportspersons, both in Group-C and Group D, shall be done through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement. 60% of the total quota, including the share of Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), shall be through Talent Scouting and balance 40% shall be filled up by Open Advertisement. Distribution of quota amongst Zonal Railways, Production Units, RSPB and Workshops having staff strength of 4000 or more shall be as under:-

Open Advt. Talent Scouting S. No

Zonal Railway/Production Unit ZRs’/PUs’

Quota ZRs’/PUs’ Quota

RSPBs’Quota

Total Quota

A Group-C (i) CR, ER, ECR, ECOR, NR, NCR, NER, NFR,NWR, SR,

SCR, SER, SECR, SWR,WR, WCR . 12 12 6 30

(ii) CLW, DMW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, RDSO, Metro Railway/Kolkata

4 4 2 10

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B Group D (i) Each Headquarters of Zonal Railways 4 4 2 10 (ii) Each Division of Zonal Railways 2 2 1 5 (iii) DLW, ICF, RCF 8 8 4 20 (iv) CLW, DMW, RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata 4 4 2 10 (v) RDSO 2 2 1 5 (vi) Workshops (having the staff strength of 4000 or more) 1 2 - 3

2.2 CLW, DMW, DLW, ICF, RCF & RWF can recruit the sportspersons in the category of Skilled Artisans against the Group-C quota and such recruitment shall be counted against the 25% direct recruitment of Skilled Artisans as advised vide Board's letter No. E(NG)III/78/RC-1/9 dt. 24.02.1979.

2.3 The quota allotted shall be for the financial year and unused quota shall lapse on the expiry of financial year.

2.4 The recruitment shall be done in the games as mentioned below or as recognized by RSPB for this purpose:- S. No Game S.

No Game S.

No Game

1 Aquatics 11 Chess. 21 Karate 2 Archery 12 Cricket 22 Kabaddi 3 Athletics 13 Cross Country 23 Kho-Kho 4 Badminton 14 Cycling 24 Powerlifting 5 Ball Badminton 15 Football 25 Shooting 6 Basketball 16 Golf, 26 Table Tennis 7 Billiards & Snooker 17 Gymnastics 27 Tennis 8 Body Building 18 Handball 28 Volleyball 9 Boxing 19 Hockey 29 Weightlifting 10 Bridge 20 Judo 30 Wrestling (Free Style & Greco. Roman only)

2.5 Recruitment of sportspersons, both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement shall be to a Grade where there is an element of direct recruitment and shall be counted against that quota. 2.6 However, through Talent Scouting, sportspersons having outstanding sports achievements at National and International levels can be recruited in the intermediate grades after the prior approval of the Railway Board. Details are in Para 8.1.2. 2.7 Talent Scouting Quota of RSPB Pool shall be operated by RSPB. However, the request of Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., duly recommended by their General Manager, for release of berths from RSPB Pool may be considered by RSPB on merit. 2.8 Railway Board may re-allocate the Talent Scouting Quota, from one Railway/Unit to another Railway/Unit, as and when required. 2.9 General Manager may re-allocate the Talent Scouting Quota of Group-D allotted to their Railway, from one Division to another Division, as and when required.

3. CATEGORISATION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS For recruitment and incentives purpose, International meets shall be categorized as under :-

Category-A Olympic Games Category-B World Cup, World Championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games Category-C Commonwealth Championships, Asian Championships, USIC Championships

4. MINIMUM NORMS FOR RECRUITMENT OF SPORTSPERSONS The minimum norms for recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota, both through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement, shall be as under: 4.1 Minimum Norms for Recruitment in Group-C : Sportsperson who has any of the following sports achievement in any of the games mentioned in Para 2.4 above: (i) Represented the country in the International Championship as mentioned in Category-A & B under Para 3 above. OR (ii) Represented State or equivalent Unit, in Junior/Senior National Championship and obtained at least 3rd Position. OR (iii) Represented a University, in All India Inter-University Championship, organised under-the aegis of Association of Indian Universities and obtained at least 2nd Position. OR

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(iv) Represented State or equivalent Unit in the Federation Cup Championship and obtained 1st Position. 4.2 Minimum Norms for Recruitment in Group-D :

Sportsperson who has any of the following sports achievement in any of the games mentioned in Para 2.4 : (i) Represented State or equivalent Unit, except in Marathon and Cross Country, in Junior/Senior National Championship. OR (ii) Represented a University in All India Inter-University Championship, organised under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities and obtained at least 3rd Position. OR (iii) Represented District or equivalent Unit, in Junior/Senior State Championship and obtained at least 3rd Position.

4.3 Note (for Para 4.1 &. 4.2) : (a) In the case of recruitment in Group-C and Group-D through Talent Scouting, preference shall be given to sportspersons having higher levels of sports achievements, within the prescribed sports norms. (b) All the championships mentioned above shall be conducted under the aegis of recognized International/National/State Sports Federation and also recognised by the RSPB. (c) For norms mentioned under Para 4.1(ii) & 4.2(i), only Senior National and Junior National Championships, shall be taken into consideration. National Games, Rural Meets, Festival Meets and other similar tournaments shall not be considered. (d) In Cricket (Men) Senior Category, representation of main Indian team in a Test Match or in a One Day International Match shall also be considered for recruitment in Group-C. (e) In Cricket (Men) Senior Category representation of a State or equivalent Unit, at least in the semi-finals of Ranji Trophy Elite Group Championship or semi-finals of Inter State All India Limited Overs Tournament (popularly known as One Day Ranji Trophy Championship), shall also be considered for recruitment in Group-C. For recruitment in Group-D, representation of a State or equivalent Unit in Ranji Trophy Elite or Plate Group Championship or Inter State All India Limited Overs Tournament (popularly known as One Day Ranji Trophy Championship), shall also be considered. (f) In Cricket(Men) Junior Category representation of a State or equivalent Unit, at least in the semi-finals of Cooch Behar (U-19) and Vinoo Mankad (U-19) Championships, shall also be considered for recruitment in Group-C. For recruitment in Group-D, representation of a State or equivalent Unit in these championships, shall also be considered. (g) For recruitment in Group-C & Group-D in Rifle Shooting, only the individual performance in the championships shall be considered. Performance in the All India G. V. Mavlankar Shooting Championship shall not be considered for recruitment purpose.

(h) For recruitment in Group-C in Table Tennis, sportsperson with current All India Ranking upto 16 in Seniors and upto 8 in Juniors shall also be eligible. Only the current Annual Ranking shall be considered for this purpose. (i) For recruitment in Group-C in Badminton, sportsperson with current All -India Ranking up to 16 in Seniors and up to 8 in Juniors shall also be eligible. Only the current Annual Ranking shall be considered for this purpose. (j) For recruitment in Group-C in Tennis, sportsperson with current All India Ranking up to 10 in Seniors and up to 8 in Juniors shall also be eligible. Only the current Annual Ranking shall be considered for this purpose. (k) In Golf, (i) for recruitment in Group-C, sportsperson having I.G.U. ranking from 1-50; and (ii) for recruitment in Group-D, sports person having I.G.U. ranking up to 100, subject to single handicap i.e. less than 10; (in order of Merit/Amateur Merit list), shall also be eligible for recruitment. Only the current Annual Ranking shall be considered for recruitment purpose. 4.4 Period for Reckoning Sports Achievements : For recruitment against sports quota, the sports achievements shall be in the Immediate previous 2 years for both Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement and sportsperson shall be an active player. For this purpose previous two financial years from the date of receipt of application or date of notification, as the case may be, shall be taken into account. For example, for applications received in 2006-07 (i.e. from 01.04.2000 to 31.03.2007) for recruitment through Talent Scouting or notification issued during this period for recruitment through Open Advertisement, the sports achievements of current and previous two financial year i.e. 2005-06 and 2004-05 shall be taken into account and therefore, sports achievement on or after 01.04.2004 shall only be considered for appointment. in the extant case. For this purpose, concluding day of the Championship shall be taken into account.

5. AGE LIMIT 5.1 Talent Scouting: 5.1.1 The age limit for recruitment through Talent Scouting shall be 18-25 years both for Group-C and D

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categories. 5.1.2 The lower and upper age relaxation for recruitment of sportspersons through Talent Scouting shall be granted only by the Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons. 5.1.3 The date of reckoning of the age shall be the date when Competent Authority accords its approval for appointment of the sportsperson. 5.2 Open advertisement : 5.2.1 The age limit for recruitment through Open advertisement shall also be 18-25 years, both for Group-C and D categories. 5.2.2 No relaxation in lower or upper age limit shall be permissible in recruitment through Open Advertisement. 5.2.3 The date of reckoning of age shall be 1st July for the posts for which notifications are issued between January to June of that year and 1st January of the next year, for which notifications are issued between July to December.

6. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 6.1 Sportspersons recruited through Talent Scouting and Open Advertisement must possess the minimum educational qualification, as applicable to the post to which sports person is to be appointed. 6.2 No relaxation in minimum educational qualification shall be permissible in recruitment through Open Advertisement. 6.3 In case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, if a sportsperson having outstanding sports achievements, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification. he/she may be appointed after the approval of the Railway Board for relaxation in acquiring the minimum educational qualification, subject to acquiring the same within a period of three years from the date of such appointment.

7. PROCEDURE FOR RECRUITMENT 7.1 Talent Scouting: 7.1.1 Appointments against sports quota in Group-C category under Talent Scouting shall be given only after trial, except when a sportspersons represented the country, in individual events, in any of the recent International Championships as mentioned in Category-A or category-B under Para-3, concluded within last four months OR When the sportsperson has obtained up to third position in the individual event at the Senior National Championship concluded within last four months. However, in team games, trial is necessary.

7.1.2 In respect of appointment in Group-D against Talent Scouting quota, trial is necessary. 7.1.3 For the purpose of trial for recruitment both in Group-C and Group-D through Talent Scouting Scheme, a Trial Committee may be nominated by the President of concerned Sports Association at HeadQuarter Level and by DRM at Divisional Level. The Trial Committee shall comprise of 3 officials with experience of sports, including one JAG Officer, a Sports Officer and a Coach of the respective game (National/Railway/NIS qualified). 7.1.4 Trial shall be conducted in the presence of all the 3 members of the Trial Committee. The trial Committee shall give its recommendation as Fit or Not Fit for further consideration. 7.2 Open Advertisement : 7.2.1 The recruitment of sportspersons by Open Advertisement shall be done by respective Railway Administrations. 7.2.2 The general procedure for preparation of Employment Notice and publicizing the same shall be as specified for recruitment to Group-C and Group-D posts in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 17.9.1998. 7.2.3 Employment Notice must contain the details of the vacant posts Viz. sports discipline (with position like 100M in Athletic, Wicketkeeper in Cricket, Goalkeeper in Football etc.); age limit; minimum educational qualifications, period of performance of sports achievements and minimum sports achievements as required vide relevant paras of this letter. 7.2.4 Vacancies for different games shall be worked out by the concerned Sports Association with the approval of General Secretary for Group-C and Sports Officer for Group-D posts and furnishes the same to the Personnel Branch for the above 7.2.5 A Recruitment Committee shall be constituted to look after the recruitment process for both in Group-C and Group-D categories. 7.2.6 Recruitment Committee : 7.2.6.1 Recruitment Committee shall comprise of three members who shall be nominated by GM at Headquarter level and by DRM at Divisional level respectively. 7.2.6.2 At Headquarter level, for recruitment of sportspersons against Group-C and Group-D posts, all the three

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members of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG), including one member from the Personnel Branch. 7.2.6.3 At Divisional level, for recruitment of sportspersons against Group-D posts, the members of the Recruitment Committee shall be of the rank of Junior Administrative Grade (JAG)/ Senior Scale Officers, including one member from the Personnel Branch and one member connected with sports/Sports Association on the Railway. 7.2.6.4 Inclusion of Members of SC/ST/OBC in the Recruitment Committee shall not be necessary as clarified in Board’s letter No. E(Sports)98/Rectt./Policy/2 dt. 23.3.2000. 7.2.6.5 Recruitment. Committee shall constitute a Trial Committee shall be constituted to conduct trials of the candidates.

7.2.7 Trial Committee: 7.2.7.1 Trial Committee shall comprise of 3 members, nominated by the Recruitment Committee. 7.2.7.2 Three members of the Trial Committee shall be : a Coach of the respective game (National/Railway/NIS qualified); a Senior International/National level player in the relevant discipline; and an Assistant Sports Officer. If any Railway/Unit does not have any coach/player at the level mentioned above, they may seek the assistance of the adjoining Railway/Unit. 7.2.7.3 The trial by the Trial Committee shall be conducted.in the presence of all the members of Trial Committee and Recruitment Committee. 7.2.7.4 Trial of candidate shall be conducted to assess his sports performance/suitability for the Railways. Trial Committee shall give its recommendation in terms of either FIT or NOT FIT for consideration for next stage. 7.2.8 After trial, only the FIT candidates shall be considered for the next stage i.e. Interview stage by the Recruitment Committee. Recruitment Committee shall take interviews and award the marks to the FIT candidates for their sports achievements, educational qualifications and general intelligence, etc. 7.2.9 Interviews of the candidates shall invariably be held on the same day, just after trial or at most next day of the trial. 7.2.10 Distribution of Marks: Recruitment Committee shall award the marks to the candidates during the Interview stage, as follows:-

(a) Assessment of Sports Achievements 80 Marks (b) Educational Qualifications 10 Marks (c) General Intelligence/Personality etc 10 Marks TOTAL 100 Marks

7.2.11 Fee: The processing fee for recruitment of sportspersons in Group-C and Group-D, through Open Advertisement shall be equivalent to the examination fee as prescribed for recruitment through RRBs, from time to time. 7.3 Medical Examination: The sportsperson (male/female), appointed through Talent Scouting or Open Advertisement, either for Group-C or Group-D, shall fulfill the minimum medical norms for the post for the post for which he/she has been appointed.

8. FIXATION OF PAY 8.1 Fixation of Pay on Recruitment through Talent scouting: 8.1.1 Zonal Railways/Production Units shall have powers to fix the pay of outstanding sports persons, at higher stage, at the time of initial recruitment keeping in view the following guidelines:-

S.No. Scale of Pay (in Rs.) Fixation of Pay Minimum Sports Achievements for Higher Grade and Higher Fixation of Pay

Group-D 1.(a) 2550-55-2660-60-3200 Rs.2960 (7

increments) (b) 2610-60-3150-65-3540 Rs.3090 (8

increments)

Gold Medal winning performance at Sr.State Championship OR High medal winning achievement.

Group-C Rs.3425 (5 increments)

Gold Medal winning performance in Jr. National Championship OR Gold Medal winning performance in All India Inter- University Championship

2.(a) 3050-75-3950-80-4590

Rs.3650 (8 increments)

Silver/Bronze Medal winning performance in Sr.National Championship

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Gold Medal winning performance in Sr.National Championship


Gold Medal winning performance in Sr.National Championship AND Gold Medal winning performance in Jr. National Championship

(b) 3200-85-4900 Benefit of higher fixation be given with the same number of additional increments on the same performance as in the case of Item No. 2(a) above.

Rs. 4400 (4 increments)

Consecutive medal winning performance in Sr.National Championships with at least one Gold Medal at one occasion OR At least 3rd Position in any of the Sr./Jr. International Championship of Category-B, as mentioned in Para 3


Consecutive Gold medal winning performance in Sr.National Championships OR At least 2nd Position in any of the Sr./Jr. International Championship of Category-B, as mentioned in Para 3


Consecutive Gold medal winning performance in Sr.National Championships AND Participation in any of the Sr. International Championship of Category-B, as mentioned in Para 3

3.(a) 4000-100-6000


Gold medal winning performance in Sr.National Championships AND Medal winning performance in any of the Sr. International Championship of Category-B, as mentioned in Para 3

Rs. 5000 (4 increments) Rs. 5375 (7 increments) Rs. 6000 (12 increments)

(b) 4500-125-7000


Both the Grades Rs.4000-100-6000 and Rs.4500-125-7000 are the next higher grades to the Grade Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590. Sportsperson can be recruited as Sr.TC (Rs.4000-100-6000) or as Sr. Clerk (Rs.4500-125-7000), keeping in view the request of the candidate and availability of vacancies. Benefit of higher fixation be given with the same number of additional increments on the same performance as in the case of Item No.3(a ), above.

8.1.2 As regards recruitment in intermediate grades, for which prior approval of the Railway Board is essential, the Railways/Production Units shall observe the following guidelines while sending their proposals to the Railway Board.

S.No.

Scale of Pay (in Rs.)

Fixation of Pay Minimum Sports Achievements for Higher Grade and Higher Fixation of Pay

Rs. 4400 (4 increments) Rs. 4700 (7 increments) Rs. 5200 (12 increments)

1.(a) 4000-100-6000


Benefit of higher fixation be given with the same number of additional increments on the same performance as mentioned above under Para 8.1.1/3(a)

(b) 4500-125-7000 Benefit of higher fixation be given with the same number of additional increments on the same performance as mentioned above under Para 8.1.1/3(b)

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Rs.5900 (6 increments) Consecutive medal winning performance in Sr.International Championships of Category-B as mentioned in Para 3 AND Consecutive Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. National Championships.

2 5000-150-8000

Rs. 6500 (10 increments) Consecutive medal winning performance in Sr.International Championships of Category-B as mentioned in Para 3,with at least one Gold Medal AND Consecutive Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. National Championships.

Rs.5850 (2 increments) Consecutive Gold medal winning performance in Sr. International Championships of Category-B as mentioned in Para 3 AND Consecutive Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. National Championships.

3 5500-175-9000

Rs. 6375 (5 increments) Consecutive Gold medal winning performance more than two occasions in Sr. International Championships of Category-B as mentioned in Para 3 AND Consecutive Gold Medal winning performance in Sr. National Championships.

Rs. 7500 (5 increments) Consecutive Gold medal winning performance more than three occasions in Sr. International Championships of Category-B, as mentioned in Para 3 OR 3rd position in Olympic Games (Category-A).

4 6500-200-10500

Rs. 8100 (8 increments) At least 2nd Position in Olympic Games (Category-A).

8.2 Fixation of Pay on Recruitment through Open Advertisement : 8.2.1 Normally, the fixation of pay of the sportspersons recruited through Open Advertisement shall be at the minimum of the scale. 8.2.2 However, the Recruitment Committee can recommend fixation of pay at higher stage for the sports persons having outstanding sports achievement, observing the same guidelines as mentioned above in the case of recruitment through Talent Scouting, in Para 8.1.1.

9. INCENTIVES 9.1 Incentives to Sportspersons for Excellence in lnternational Championships :

For excellence in the International Championships (mentioned under Para 3), following number of additional increments may be granted by the Railways on the advice of Railway Board :- 9.1.1 Category-A (Olympic Games) : Grant of additional increments for medal winning performance shall be considered on merits on receipt of results. 9.1.2 Category-B (Championships as mentioned under Para 3) :

Gold Medal 3 increments Silver Medal 2 increments Bronze Medal 1 increment

9.1.3 Category-C (Championships as mentioned under Para 3) : Gold Medal 2 increments Silver Medal/ Bronze Medal 1 increment

9.1.4 In case, sportsperson winning more than one medal in the same championship, not more than five increments shall be given. 9.1.5 These increments will, however, be in addition to those if any, granted for the performance in National Championships. 9.1.6 These increments shall take effect from the first day of the month following the concluding day of the Championship.

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9.2 Incentives to Sportspersons for Excellence at National Level: Following number of additional increments may be granted by the Railways, on the advice of Railway Board, for medal winning performance in National Championships:- 9.2.1 Two increments for Gold medal winning performance.

9.2.2 One increment, if found justified for Silver or Bronze medal winning performance. 9.2.3 These increments shall take effect from the first day of the month following the concluding day of the Championship. 9.2.4 These increments shall be in addition to those, if any, granted on the performance in International Championships. 9.3 Incentives to Coaches: 9.3.1 Performance of coaches shall be reviewed once in a financial year and one additional increment may be granted to the coaches attached to Indian Railways teams who rendered exemplary service and contribute to the good performances of Indian Railways teams during the year. 9.3.2 This increment may be granted by the Railways/Units, on the advice of Railway Board. 9.3.3 The number of increments shall not exceed five, as a coach, in service career. 9.3.4 For the performance during the current financial year, the additional increment shall be granted from the 1st April of the following financial year. 9.3.5 This increment shall be in addition to those, if any, granted for the sports achievements as a player. 9.4 Out-of-Turn Promotion: 9.4.1 First Out-of- Turn Promotion: First out of turn promotion, within Group-C, may be given to the outstanding sports persons by the General Manager, subject to fulfilling the following criteria and acquiring the sports achievements, after joining the Railways:

9.4.1.1 (i) Sportsperson represented the country with medal winning performance in any of the International meets as defined in Category-A&B under Para 3. OR (ii) Sportsperson represented Indian Railways in the National Championships on three occasions with medal winning performance in each championship, within a period of five years. 9.4.1.2 Not more than one out-of-turn promotion to a sports person shall be given by the General Manager at Railway's level. 9.4.1.3 As far as possible, the out-of-turn promotion shall be to a Grade, where there is a direct recruitment quota. However, where there is no provision of direct recruitment in the promotional grade, General Manager has discretion to create the special supernumerary post with matching surrender, for accommodating such promotion. 9.4.2 Second and Subsequent Out-of-Turn Promotion: 9.4.2.1 Second and subsequent out-of-turn promotion shall be granted by Railway Board, to the outstanding sportspersons, subject to acquiring following sports achievements: . (i) Represented the country with medal winning performance in the International championships as defined in Category-A&B under Para 3, after first/previous out-of-turn promotion. OR (ii) Represented Indian Railways with medal winning performances on at least three occasions in the National Championships within a period five years after first/previous out-of-turn promotion. 9.4.2.2 Railway can forward the deserving cases for second and subsequent promotion to Railway Board, after the recommendation of the General Manager.

9.4.3 The provisions of out-of-turn promotion as mentioned above shall be read along with Para 9.6 (Note). 9.5 Promotion from Group-D to Group-C: 9.5.1 Sportspersons recruited in Group-D categories, may be considered for promotion to Group-C, on out-of-turn basis, subject to fulfilling the following criteria and acquiring the sports achievements after joining the Railways: (i) Sportsperson acquiring the extant sports norms for recruitment to Group-C. OR (ii) Represented Indian Railways in the National Championships on two occasions. OR (iii) Gold Medal winning performance in the Championships as mentioned in Category-C under Para 3. 9.5.2 Promotion from Group-D to Group-C shall not be considered as out-of-turn promotion, for the purpose of counting the number of out-of-turn promotions. Similarly, for such promotion, the condition regarding minimum period of service in the existing grade, also need not be insisted upon.

9.5.3 The above provisions of promotion from Group-D to Group-C shall be read along with Para 9.6 (Note).

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9.6 NOTE (for Para 9.4 & 9.5): (a) If a sportsperson acquires the sports norms for out-of-turn promotion within Group-C or promotion from Group-D to Group-C, but does not possess the minimum educational qualification, the Railway Administration may recommend such promotion cases to Railway Board, for relaxation in the minimum educational qualification. Depending upon the merit, such cases shall be considered by the Railway Board with the proviso that sportsperson has to acquire the required minimum educational qualification, within a period of three years, from the date of such promotion. (b) If the sportsperson promoted in accordance with Note(a) above, is not able to acquire the minimum educational qualification within three years, he would be reverted to the original grade. However, in exceptional cases, where after such promotion, sportsperson continues to excel in the National Championships and/or participates in the International Championships mentioned under Para 3, case may be referred to Board, after GMs recommendation for extension in the time limit for acquiring the minimum educational qualification. (c) Out-of-turn promotion within Group-C or promotion from Group-D to Group-C to the sportspersons shall be given as soon as he/she fulfills the above mentioned criteria. However, in order to ensure the benefit from sports achievements, if his/her immediate junior in his/her cadre gets the promotion in the normal course within the period of one year from the date on which he/she fulfill the criteria for promotion on sports account, then the sportsperson is entitled to be considered for the next higher grade. For calculation of one years period, the concluding day of the championship shall be taken into the account. (d) For out-of-turn promotions within Group-C, sportsperson shall have completed three years in the existing grade. However, relaxation in three years service condition can be granted by Railway Board to the outstanding sportspersons. Railway can forward the deserving cases for relaxation to Railway Board, after the recommendation of the General Manager. (e) In the case of out-of-turn promotions within Group-C or promotion from Group-D to Group-C, pay may be fixed at higher stage, taking into consideration the sports achievements and the present pay of the concerned sportsperson. Criteria for higher fixation, in Group-C, shall be the same as mentioned in Para 8.1.1 & 8.1.2. Higher fixation of pay shall be granted by the Railway Board. Zonal Railways/Production Units can forward the deserving cases to the Railway Board after the recommendation of the General Manager.

10.1 Maintenance of Recruitment Records: For maintenance of the papers relating to recruitment against sports quota, the guidelines prescribed for maintenance of records for recruitments through RRBs may be adopted. 10.2 Railway Board shall have all the powers to modify/replace/delete any Para of this letter. 10.3 In very exceptional cases, the Railway Board shall have the powers to engage the sports specialists directly related to enhance the performance of team/players.

11. These instructions issued with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

Estt Rule No 176/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/141/1863 Dated 03.10.06

Sub:- Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees Posted to new Zones/new Divisions - Regarding.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 09-08-2006 RBE No. 106/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter of even no. dated 09.03.2004 and 09.08.2005 & No. E(G)2003 QR1-6 dated 12.06.2006 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos. 107/04, 226/05 and 122/06 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-98/HRA-6 dated 09-08-2006 RBE No. 106/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees Posted to new Zones/new Divisions - Regarding. The question of extending the currency of the sanction contained in this office letter of even number dated 9.3.2004 as extended vide letter of even number dated 9.8.2005 has been considered by the Board subsequent to issue of letter

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No.E(G)2003 QR1-6 dated 12.6.2006 and it has been decided to extend currency of the instructions contained in letter dated 9.3.2004 ibid up to 31.3.2007.

2 This issues with the concurrence of the Finance directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 177/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/55/1864 Dated 03.10.06

Sub: Adherence to time limit in processing of disciplinary cases.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2006/V-1/DAR/1/9 dated 06-09-2006 RBV No. 18/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board's letter No. E(D&A)92RG6-149B dated 21.01.93(RBE No. 14/93) was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl. No. 252/99. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006/V-1/DAR/1/9 dated 06-09-2006 RBV No. 18/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Adherence to time limit in processing of disciplinary cases.

Attention is invited to the Board's letter No.2004/V-I/DAR/1/5 dated 03.09.2004 (RBV No.20/2004), on the above subject regarding adherence of time limit in conducting investigations and the departmental inquiries and accountability for delay in decision making by various administrative authorities while dealing with the vigilance cases.

2.The CVC have again pointed out with concern that the observance of time schedule in conducting investigations and the departmental inquiries is often lax and there are similar delays noticed on part of the decision making authorities, leading to the disciplinary proceedings getting indefinitely prolonged.

3.The CVC have also noticed that sometimes the disciplinary authorities misinterpret, the Supreme Court judgment in the case of K .V. Janakiraman etc. vs Union of India, regarding adopting sealed cover procedure on the recommendations of Departmental Promotion Committee for certain categories of officials. It is reiterated that in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling in the K.V.Janakiraman etc. vs Union of India case, the findings of the Departmental Promotion Committee in respect of the following categories of officials would be kept in a sealed cover :-

(i) Government servants under suspension ; (ii) Government servants in respect of whom a charge sheet has been issued and disciplinary proceedings are pending; and (iii) Government servants in respect of whom prosecution for a criminal charge is pending.

4.It may also be clarified that a Government servant who is recommended for promotion by the DPC but in whose case any of the above circumstances arise after the date of receipt of recommendation of the DPC but before he is actually promoted, would be considered as if his case had been placed in a sealed cover by the DPC. He shall not be promoted until he is completely exonerated of the charges against him.

5.Undue delays on part of administrative authorities, in dealing with disciplinary cases, will be viewed seriously by the CVC, which, would be constrained to advise penal action against those found responsible.

6. It is desired that these instructions may be strictly adhered to while dealing with the disciplinary cases, arisen as a result of vigilance investigations. Further it is also necessary to correctly interpret/apply the Supreme Court Judgment in Janakiraman case on sealed cover in the light of instructions issued by the DOPT, already forwarded to you vide Board's letter No E(D&A)92RG6-149B dated 21.01.1993(RBE No14/1993).



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Sub: Implementation of New Pension System (NPS)- Counting of Military Service for the purpose of Pensionary benefits -regarding.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.2004/AC-II/21/1 Pt.II dated 04-08-2006 RBA No.40/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Encls : As above.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2004/AC-II/21/1 Pt.II dated 04-08-2006 RBA No.40/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Implementation of New Pension System (NPS)- Counting of Military Service for the purpose of Pensionary benefits -regarding.

References have been received from Railways seeking clarifications as to whether a military pensioner re-employed in Railway service on or after 1.1.2004, can be allowed to exercise the option under Rule 34 of Railway Services (Pension), Rules, 1993, to draw combined pension taking into account the military service along with railway service treating him as a pre- 1. 1.04 appointee. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Pension & Pensioners' welfare and the position is clarified as under:-

All the fresh appointees joining service on or after 1.1.04 will be inducted into New Pension Scheme as per orders of Department of Economic Affairs. Rule No. 19 of CCS (pension) Rules,1972 which corresponds to Rule No. 34 of Railway Services (Pension), Rules, 1993, is not applicable to the fresh employees appointed on or after 1.1.04. Accordingly, the military personnel who have been re-employed in civil or railway service on or after 1.1.04 will have no connection with CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972/ Railway Service (Pension), Rules, 1993 and are required to be inducted into the New Pension Scheme.

Estt Rule No 179/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/54/2077 Dated 13.10.06

Sub:- Manpower data(Book of Sanctions) as on 1.4.06.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/1/83 dated 31.7.06(RBE No. 100/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/1/83 dated 31.7.06(RBE No. 100/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Manpower data(Book of Sanctions) as on 1.4.06.

In continuation of Board's letters No. E(MPP)2001/1/13 dated 28.5.01(RBE No. 102/2001) and No. E(MPP)2004/1/6 dated 4.6.04, 2.7.04 and of even number dated 24.5.06, the structure of database is modified as under:-

Field Name Type Width 1. RLY. CHARACTER 8 2. DEPT. CHARACTER 18 3. STN DESGN CHARACTER 100 4. CODE -C CHARACTER 4 5. CODE -G CHARACTER 2 6. CODE -D CHARACTER 2 7. CODE -R CHARACTER 2 8. CODE -DIV CHARACTER 3

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9. GRADE CHARACTER 11 10. SANC- PT. CHARACTER 6 11. SANC -TY CHARACTER 6 12. SANC -WC CHARACTER 6 13. SANC -TOT CHARACTER 6 14. SANC -SUPR NUMERICAL 6 15. ON -ROLL NUMERICAL 6 16. SUBSTITUTES NUMERICAL 6

The following precautions need to be taken:-

(a) There should be no deviation from the structure specified above including field width and field name; (b) All standard Designations for the existing categories have been written in CAPITAL LETTERS Please ensure

that there is no deviation and only capital letters are used. (c) No abbreviation should be used. (d) No space to be kept before a word and following parenthesis/ Brackets (e) The Code 4520 regarding Substitutes stands deleted from the list of codes.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentice/10/2078 Dated 13.10.06

Sub:- Engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentice Act ,1961.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2006/6/5 dt 03.8.2006 (RBE No.105/2006), S.C.No. 11 to MC No.8/2002 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letters No. E(MPP)2001/6/7 dt.11.12.2002 RBE No. 220/2002, E(MPP)2003/6/15dt.3.2.05 RBE N0. 24/2005 and E(MPP)2001/6/7 dt 22.07.2002 RBE No.119/2002 were published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.19/2003, CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No.55/2005 and CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.144/2002 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/6/5 dt 03.8.2006 (RBE No.105/2006) S.C.No. 11 to MC No.8/2002 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Engagement of Act Apprentices under Apprentice Act ,1961.

Ref::- Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2001/6/7 dt.11.12.2002 RBE No. 220/2002, E(MPP) 2002/6/3 dt. 17.12.04.RBE No. 258/2004, E(MPP)2003/6/15dt.3.2.05 RBE N0. 24/2005 and E(MPP)2003/6/15 Vol.II dt. 30.5.05 RBE No. 92/2005.

In terms of Joint Survey conducted by RDAT/Faridabad at TTC/RCF/Kapurthala the seats allotment of Act Apprentices has been revised from 160 to190. Action should be initiated for training of Act Apprentices as per the revised quota, which may be adhered to in terms of Board's letter No. E(MPP)2001/6/7 dated 22.07.2002 RBE No.119/2002.

The number of Trade Apprentices to be trained under para 3.3 of the Master Circular on the Railway be revised as under:-

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*exact figure yet to be finalized in consultation with RDAT/Faridabad.



Sub:- Treatment of Certificate Course in Medical Lab.Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology .

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2002/RR-1/57 dt 04.8.2006 RBE No.107/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(NG)-II/2001/RR-1/20 dt 12.11.2001 RBE No.225/2001 was published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.149/2001.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/2002/RR-1/57 dt 04.8.2006 RBE No.107/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Treatment of Certificate Course in Medical Lab.Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Lab.Technology .

Please refer to the instructions contained, in Board's letter No.E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/20 dated 12.11.200l (RBE No. 225/2001) prescribing the qualification of Matriculation with Science plus Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology ( DMLT) for direct recruitment to the Posts of Lab. Assistant Grade-II in the pay scale of Rs. 3,200-4,900.

A demand from All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) for treating Certificate Course in Lab. Technology equivalent to Diploma Course in Medical Lab. Technology has been under consideration of this Ministry. After detailed examination of the matter in consultation with Health Directorate of this Ministry and deliberations in the PNM meeting with AIRF, it has now been decided to treat Certificate Course in Medical Lab. Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology (DMLT) subject to the fulfillment of the underlying conditions:- (i) The course has been done from an Institution which is recognized by a university or the Technical Board of Government/State Government/Central Government authority .

(ii) The duration of the course is at least one year. (iii) During the course the candidate should have done the training on full time basis.

(iv) At the end of the course, there should be a system of examination which has been successfully passed by the candidate. Estt Rule No 182/2006


Railway Seat Allotted

CR 375 ER 894 NR 458 NER 158 NFR 59 SR 518

SCR 244 SER 505 WR 393 CLW 495

DMW 63* DLW 120

ICF 320 RCF 190

RWF 25 Metro 7 Total 4824

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Sub:-Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2006/PM7/19 dt 07.8.2006 RBE No.108/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(NG)I/96/PM7/56 dt. 02.02.1998 was published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No. 52/1998.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2006/PM7/19 dt 07.8.2006 RBE No.108/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:-Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota.

In terms of extant procedure the post of Technicians Grade III in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 in Workshops, Division and PUs are required to be filled as under:- (i) 25% plus shortfall, if any, against (ii) below by direct recruitment from successful course completed Act Apprentices/ITI pass candidates from the open market, (ii) 25% from serving Helpers Gr.II and Helpers Gr.I with three years of regular service with educational qualification as laid down in the Apprentice Act; as per procedure out lined in Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)I/96/PM7/56 dt. 02.02.1998;and (iii) 50% by promotion of staff in the lower grade as per prescribed procedure.

1.1 In Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds the above quotas are 60%, 20% and 20% respectively.

2. A demand has been raised in the forum of PNM-NFIR that since a number of Group 'D' staff (Helpers Gr.II and Helpers Gr.I ) are waiting for promotion for a number of years they may be promoted against DR quota posts as mentioned above as a one-time measure .The matter has been considered pursuant to discussion in the PNM-NFIR meeting held on 19-20/06/06. It has been decided that Helpers in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds and PUs may be considered for promotion as Technician Gr.III in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 by diverting the respective direct recruitment quota vacancies and adding the same to promotion quota as a one-time measure up to 31.07.2007 subject to their passing the prescribed trade test.

2.1 The above relaxation will be subject to the following conditions:- (i) Indents already placed on the RRBs as well as quotas/posts earmarked for appointment of handicapped persons, sports persons, appointment on compassionate ground, and appointment against cultural, scouts & guides quotas will not be affected; and

(ii) the vacancies occurring after 31.07.2007 in the category of Technician Gr.III will be filled up strictly as per prescribed procedure in force as mentioned in paras 1 and 1.1 above.



Sub:- Board of Adult Education and Training (Prodh Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi 100 003 - Uchhatar Madhyamik (Matriculation Standard) Examination conducted by the said Board.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter NoE(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/21 dt 08.8.2006 RBE No.109/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter NoE(NG)-II/2004/RR-1/21 dt 08.8.2006 RBE No.109/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Board of Adult Education and Training (Prodh Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi 100 003 - Uchhatar Madhyamik (Matriculation Standard) Examination conducted by the said Board.

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A copy of office Memorandum No. F.1-6/89-AS (D.I) dated the 18th August, 1989 issued by Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education), New Delhi on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and guidance.

No. F.1-6/89-AS(D.I) Government of India

Ministry of Human resource development (Deptt. of education)

New Delhi, dated the 18th August, 1989.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject-:Board of Adult Education and Training (Prodh Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi 100 003 - Uchhatar Madhyamik (Matriculation Standard) Examination conducted by the said Board.

The undersigned is directed to say that it has come to the notice of the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education), New Delhi and a few other ministries and department of Government of India that a society registered under the Societies Registration Act at Delhi by the name of Board of Adult Education and Training (Prodh Shiksha Sansthan, New Delhi 100 003 and styling themselves as recognised Board for conducting the Uchhatar Madhyamik (Matriculation Standard) Examination and are awarding certificates equivalent to class X of the Secondary Board of Education, Delhi. Several thousand innocent and ignorant young men have been allured by the said bogus Board who have taken examination of the said Board and have been awarded certificates stated to be equivalent to class X of Delhi Board of Secondary Education. In several cases, the ministries/departments of Government of India and their subordinate offices and public undertaking have provided jobs to several candidates on the basis of the certificates issued by the so called Board of Adult Education and Training.

2. It is brought to the notice of all the ministries and departments of Government of India that the said board and the certificates issued by it are not recognized for any purposes whatsoever either by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) and Delhi Administration. The ministries and departments of Government of India are, therefore, advised not to give any cognizance/recognition to the certificates issued by the said board for purposed of initial appointment in the Government of India and for further promotion of the candidates holding certificates of the said board.

3. All the Ministries/Departments of Government of India may kindly bring the contents of this Office Memorandum to the notice of their subordinate offices and public undertakings for information and compliance.

Sd/-(L.Mishra) Joint Secretary and Director general

National Literacy Mission



Sub:-Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund- Increase in Subsidy on medicines.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2006/WE-1/5dt 10.8.2006 RBE No.111/2006 SC No. 4 to MC No. 45 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(W) 2004/WE-1/6, dated 08-12-2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 313/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No . E(W)2006/WE-1/5dt 10.8.2006 RBE No.111/2006 SC No. 4 to MC No. 45 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Homoeopathic/Ayurvedic Dispensaries under Staff Benefit Fund increase in Subsidy on medicines

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1. This has reference to Ministry of Railways' letters no. E(W)88WE1-16 dated 21-3-1989 and 10-7-1989 on the above-mentioned subject.

2. The matter regarding increase in subsidy on medicines, which also includes monthly honorarium payable to the dispensers engaged in the Homoeopathic and Ayurvedic dispensaries run by Staff Benefit Fund Committees, has been under examination. The Ministry of Railways have decided that the subsidy on medicines (including dispenser’s honorarium if engaged by the SBF committees) may be revised as under:

Present Revised (a) Ayurvedic Dispensaries Rs.2000/-p.m. Rs.6000/-p.m.(including Rs.2000/- pm. for Dispenser) (b)Homoeopathic Dispensaries

Rs.500/- p.m. Rs.2000/-p.m.(including Rs.500/-p.m. for Dispenser, if required)

3. The procedure regarding allocation of necessary additional funds for the purpose would be the same as in para-3 of the Board's letter no.E(W) 2004/WE-1/6, dated 08-12-2005.

4. These orders will take effect from 01-7-2006.

5. In case of the Zonal Railways, expenditure on this account is changeable to demand no.11 (Staff Welfare & Amenities) Minor head “medical services” (Control and superindence at Headquarters and Divisions). In case of production units, etc the expenditure would be changeable to corresponding heads of accounts.




Sub:- Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/6 Policy dt 11.8.2006 RBE No.112/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 02.06.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 121/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/6Policy dt 11.8.2006 RBE No.112/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Reservation for the Persons with Disabilities.

Attention is invited to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 02.06.2006 circulating therewith Department of Personnel & Training's O.M.. No. 36035/8/2003-Estt.(Res) dated 26.4.06 containing instructions on the above subject. 2. The DOP&T's O.M. dated 26.4.06 also refers to their earlier O.M. No. 36035/3/2004-Estt.(Res) dated 29.12.2005 which contains instructions relating to reservation for the persons with disabilities in posts filled both by direct recruitment and promotion and the manner in which rosters for such reservation should be-maintained. As the Railways are aware, the Ministry of Railways having regard to the special nature of jobs performed by the Railways and their primary responsibility of safe carriage of goods and passengers and non-discrimination in promotions against physically handicapped employees in posts identified as capable of being manned by them merely on grouped of their physical disability, have not adopted the instructions of the Department of Personnel & Training regarding reservation for physically handicapped employees in posts filled by promotion. It is accordingly clarified that the instructions contained in DOP&T's O.M. dated 29.12.2005 referred to in their O.M. dated 26.4.2006 should be taken as applicable to Railways only to the extent the same relate to reservation for the persons with disabilities in posts filled by direct recruitment from open market.


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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/142/2092 Dated 16.10.06

Sub:-Up gradation of pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.5000-8000.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/2005/RU/Med/1 S. No. PC-V/474 dt 14.8.2006 RBE No.113/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2005/RU/Med/1 S. No. PC-V/474 dt 14.8.2006 RBE No.113/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:-Up gradation of pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.5000-8000.

Consequent upon the up gradation of the scale of pay of the post of Dental Hygienists working in the Central Government Hospitals, the matter of revision of pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists working in the Railways has been considered and it has been decided with the approval of the President to revise the pay scale of the post of Dental Hygienists in the Railways from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.5000-8000. 2. Future recruitments to the post of Dental Hygienist will take place with the qualification of 10+2 with a Diploma in Dental Hygienist's course. However, present incumbents will be placed in the improved scale irrespective of their academic qualification .

3. The revised scale will be admissible from the date of issue of these orders.


Estt Rule No 187/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/92/2093 Dated 16.10.06

Sub:- Settlement of pension and death-cum-retirement gratuity of railway servants retired on or after 1.1.1996 while on EOL.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)III/2001/PN1/25 dt 11.8.2006 RBE No.114/2006 S.No. PC-V/475 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 5.11.1997 was published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.158/1997. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/2001/PN1/25 dt 11.8.2006 RBE No.114/2006 S.No. PC-V/475 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub settlement of pension and death-cum-retirement gratuity of railway servants retired on or after 1.1.1996 while on EOL.

The matter regarding emoluments and average emoluments to be reckoned for calculating pension and death-cum retirement gratuity of the Railway servants who were on leave with out pay on and after 1.1.1996 till the date of retirement and thereby could not exercise their option to come over to the revised scales of pay introduced from 1.1.1996, has been under examination in this Ministry in consultation with the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare and the Department of Expenditure. It is clarified that prior to 1.1.1996, 4th Central Pay Commission (4thCPC) pay scales were in existence, hence pensionary benefits of the Railway servants, who were absent on extra.-ordinary leave, i.e. leave without pay on or after 1.1.1996 till the date of retirement, can only be with reference to the 4th CPC pay scales. As such, the pension and death-cum- retirement gratuity of these retired Railway servants will have to be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in Paras 10&11of board's letter no.F(E)III/97/PN1/22 dated 5.11.1997, as modified from time to time. Estt Rule No 188/2006


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Sub:- Fixation of Group “B” cadre for operation of post-based roster for promotion from Gr.“C” to Group “B” and within Group “B”.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)2005/2/61dt 14.9.2006 (RBE No.129/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letters No. 95-E(SCT)I/49/5/2 dt.21.08.1997, E(GP)2003/2/22 dt.16.6.2003, 2005-E(SCT)1/25/14 dt.16.11.2005 and dt. 22.11.2005 were published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.135/97, CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No.22/2003 , 284/05 and 291/05 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2005/2/61dt 14.9.2006 (RBE No.129/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Fixation of Group “B” cadre for operation of post-based roster for promotion from Gr. “C” to Group “B” and within Group “B”.

Please refer to Board’s letter No. 2005-E(SCT)1/25/14 dt.16.11.2005 and letter of even number dt. 22.11.05 on the above subject.

2. Board has decided that the following procedure may be adopted for operation of post based roster for promotions from Group “C” to Group “B” and for ad-hoc promotions from Group“B” to Sr.Scale:- i) The vacant posts of Group“A” (Jr.Scale) as on the date of assessment of Group“B” vacancies, may also be

included in the vacancies for Group“B” selections and the reservation rosters may be expanded/contracted accordingly. This procedure may be followed for a period of 3 years.

ii) The existing practice of adding a maximum of 30% of cadre strength to the assessed Group“B” vacancies may be discontinued. Instead, while assessing vacancies for a selection period of 24 months, the vacancies that are due to arise in the next 6 months may also be included for the said selection and reservation provided for accordingly.

iii) For Group“B” promotions, a single roster may be operated and for each selection period, the assessed vacancies may be divided in the ratio of 70:30 for selection and LDCE and reservation provided for proportionately in the two streams.

iv) The post-based rosters may be adopted from the next cycle of selections commencing after the issue of Board’s letter No. 2005-E(SCT)1/25/14 dt.16.11.2005. As is the practice now, vacancies arising due to ad-hoc promotions to senior scale will also be included in the assessed vacancies for Group“B” selections.

v) For ad-hoc promotions to senior scale, post-based reservation may be provided for with reference to the number of senior scale posts that are filled on ad-hoc basis at a given time. For calculation of reserved vacancies for this purpose, the principle laid down in Board’s letter No. 95-E(SCT)I/49/5/2 dt. 21.8.97 may be adopted.

3. Board would also like to reiterate that for placement of Group“B” officers in the higher Group“B” scale of Rs. 8000-13500, normal rules of reservation would be applicable, as already provided for in Board’s letter No. E(GP)2003/2/22 dt. 16.6.03.



Sub:- Family identity cards to retiring/retired railway employees .

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2003PS5-8/1 dated 24.8.2006 RBE No.116/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 4.6.2003 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 105/2004.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2003PS5-8/1 dated 24.8.2006 RBE No.116/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Family identity cards to retiring/retired railway employees.

In terms of Board’s letter of even number dated 4.6.2003 on the above subject , Family Identity Cards issued to retiring/retired railway employees are renewed after every 5 years.

2. On receipt of a demand from AIRF for enhancing the validity of such Family Identity Cards from present five years, the issue has been considered by Board and it has now been decided that validity of Family Identity Cards issued to retiring/retired railway employees and widows of railway employees will now be for a period of seven years instead of five years. Other terms and conditions as laid down in Board’s letter of even number dated 4.6.2003 will remain the same.


Estt Rule No 190/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/139/3103 Dated 26.10.06

Sub:- Selections /LDCEs for promotion within and to Gr.C- Cut- off date for determining eligibility of the candidates for appearing in exam.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2005/PM1/52 dt 22.08.2006 RBE No.117/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2005/PM1/52 dt 22.08.2006 RBE No.117/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Selections /LDCEs for promotion within and to Gr.C- Cut- off date for determining eligibility of the candidates for appearing in exam.

As the Railways are aware in terms of para 215{a) of IREM Vol.I,1989 the basic eligibility condition for appearing in the selections for promotions in normal line is that staff should be working in the immediate lower grade on regular basis; the condition of minimum residency is required to be fulfilled at the time of actual promotion and not necessarily at the stage of consideration. The eligibility in terms of service condition, qualification etc. for appearing in the selections stands prescribed in a few cases like selections for promotion from Group 'D' to Group 'C’, to General (Selection) posts, to posts against LDCE quota and Inter-Apprentice Quota in Technical Departments.

2. The question of prescribing a cut-off date for determining the eligibility of staff for appearing in the selections/LDCEs for promotion with in Group “C’ and from group “D” to Group“C” has been raised by AIRF in the forum of PNM. The matter has been discussed with both the federations in a meeting held on 13.07.2006. Pursuant to these discussions it has been decided that for appearing in the selections/LDCEs for promotions within and to Gr.'C' the cut-off date for determining the eligibility of the staff should be the date of issue of notification for the said selection.

3. The above instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter and the notifications for selections/ LDCEs already issued will not be affected. Estt Rule No 191/2006


Sub:-Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I/2006/PM7/19 dt 23.8.2006 RBE No.119/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 07.8.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 182/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I/2006/PM7/19 dt 23.8.2006 RBE No.119/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:-Promotion of Group 'D’ staff (Helpers Gr.I and II) in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Elect/EMU Loco Sheds and PUs against DR quota.

Reference this Ministry's letter of even number dated 7.8.2006 (RBE No.108/2006) on the above subject.

2.The existing para 2 of above letter may be substituted with the following:-

"2. A demand has been raised in the DC-JCM as also in the PNM-NFIR that since a number of Group 'D' staff (Helpers Gr.II and Helpers Gr I) are waiting for promotion for a number of years they may be promoted against DR quota posts as mentioned above as a one-time measure. The matter has been considered pursuant to discussion in the DC-JCM meeting held on 3-4/4/2006 and PNM-NFIR meeting held on 19-20/06/06. It has been decided that Helpers in Workshops, Divisions, Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds and PUs may be considered for promotion as Technician Gr.III in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 by diverting the respective direct recruitment quota vacancies and adding the same to promotion quota as a one-time measure up to 31.07.2007 subject to their passing the prescribed trade test."



Sub:-Stations under jurisdiction of mega-metropolitan area-Indicating names of Metropolitan cities on passes/ PTOs issued to Railway employees.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(W)2005UN1-4 dt 28.08.2006 RBE No.120/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2005UN1-4 dt 28.08.2006 RBE No.120/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR..

Sub:- Stations under jurisdiction of mega-metropolitan area-Indicating names of Metropolitan cities on passes/ PTOs issued to Railway employees.

A demand was raised in PREM meeting for issuance of Passes to Railway employees for metropolitan cities like Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai, etc. indicating metropolitan area so that railway employees and their families can board the train from any station within the area

Board has now decided that Railway passes may be issued indicating the name of the name of the Metropolitan cities like Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai, etc. instead of giving specific names of the stations. However, this facility will be available for issuing of tickets only from those stations from where trains for non-suburban section originates as indicated below:-

Metropolitan City Tickets can be issued from Delhi Delhi, NewDelhi, Delhi Sarai Rohila, Nizamuddin. Mumbai Mumbai CST, Mumbai Central, Bandra Terminus , Dadar, Kurla Kolkata Howrah, sealdah, Kolkata (chitpur) Chennai Chennai Central, Tambaram, chennai Egmore.


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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/22/3106 Dated 26.10.06

Sub:- Supply of handloom polyester cotton uniform cloth.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)95UN1/19(Pt.1) dt 07.09.2006 RBE No.124/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 27.12.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule No. 93/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)95UN1/19(Pt.1) dt 07.09.2006 RBE No.124/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Supply of handloom polyester cotton uniform cloth.

In terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter of even no dt. 27.12.05 on the subject of issue of uniform and other accessories to Gangmen (Trackmen), Keyman, Mates and Patrolmen, handloom polyester cotton variety has been specified keeping in mind the extreme weather conditions in summer under which they work.

2. On receipt of references from number of Railways regarding problems faced by them in procurement of the specified variety of the cloth on regular basis from M/s ACASH, the matter has been considered by Board and it has been decided that the Railways may be permitted to buy cloth of the specification of mill-made variety till such time M/s ACASH is able to develop and supply cloth on regular basis. It may, however, be noted that since this is an interim arrangement, the instructions contained in Board's letter of even no. dt.27.12.05 may continue to be followed as and when M/s ACASH are in a position to supply the cloth. 3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL&CC/19/3107 Dated 26.10.06

Sub:- Off loading and privatization of perennial nature activities in the Railways in violation of the provisions under section 10 of Contract Labour (R&A) Act,1970.

A copy of Railway Boards letter No.E(LL) 2005 AT CNR/16 dt 29.08.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(LL)2005/AT/CNR/64 dated 10.11.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 271/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. No.E(LL) 2005 AT CNR/16 dt 29.08.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Off loading and privatization of perennial nature activities in the Railways in violation of the provisions under section 10 of Contract Labour (R&A) Act,1970.

The federations have at various foras including PREM at the apex level, raised the issue that the Contract Labour (R&A) Act,1970 is being violated on the Railways.

with a view to eradicate such complaints board is of the view that Personnel Branch of the Railways being the custodian of Labour Laws should invariably be consulted before any department of the Railways/Production units contemplates any activity being contracted out in terms of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970. This measure would help in ensuring that there are no violations of the said Act.

A brief to dispel doubts which may emerge in the path towards implementation of the said Act is enclosed as Annexure A for guidance.

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ANNEXURE- A

'Contract Labour' is a term applied to labour when they are employed to perform some work, and have no direct employer-employee relation with the party called principal employer, for whom that work is ultimately done. The relationship between the principal employer for' whom the work is done and the workers who actually do the work is mediated by one or more other parties who actually employ the workers;' pay them and have an employer-employee relationship with them. The parties who act as intermediary between the principal employer and the workers are called' "Contractors" and their relation with the principal employer is governed by a contract between them. This system of work being done for a principal employer through one or more contractors is termed as contract labour system

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 is an important piece of social legislation which seeks to regulate the employment of contract labour and when necessary to abolish the same. It is thus legislation for the welfare of labourers whose condition of service are not at all satisfactory. The primary object of the act is to prevent the exploitation of the contract labour by the contractor or the establishment. From the provisions it is apparent that the framers of the Act have allowed and recognized contract labour and they have never purported to abolish it in its entirety.

Before contracting out any activity the Railways must consider the following:- (a) Whether the process, operation or other works is incidental to, or necessary for the industry ,trade,

business, manufacture or occupation that is carried on in the establishment; (b) Whether it is of perennial nature that it is to say, it is of sufficient duration having regard to the

nature of industry trade business manufacture or occupation that is carried on in that establishment: (c) Whether it is done ordinarily through regular workmen in that establishment or an establishment

similar thereto; (d) whether it is sufficient to employ considerable number of whole-time workmen. (Section 10 of the Contract Labour Act refers)

Since it is legal to engage contract labour the question to resolve is to how to engage the contract labours without violating the Contrract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act,1970. In this regard the following is suggested.

The Principal Employer should ensure:

. that the contractor’s labour does only the specific work agreed by the contractor. . that the contractor issues the photo identity card to his workers under his name, trading style and signature. . that the contractor is not treated as commission agent.

Apart from these pointers the provisions of the Contract Labour Act would have to be necessarily followed.

A pitfall that is required to be avoided in perpetuity is what is known as "Sham Contract.”

An Agreement between the Contractor and the Principal Employer is said to be a sham contract in the following circumstances:

. When the agreement does not disclose the name and address of the contractor . When the agreement does not disclose the exact nature of job to the assigned . When the agreement narrates the nature of job other than actually to be performed. . When the agreement is against the norms of judicial pronouncement/statutory provisions.

. When the agreement is a tool or device to deprive the right of livelihood or is a tool for victimization or unfair labour practice.

Further to what has been stated above a brief synopsis of the some of the important "Dos’ are listed below:

1 Principal Employer to get his establishment registered under the Act and the Rules. ( Section 7 *)

2 Contractors must get Licences. (Section .12*) 3. Obligation of Principal Employers to provide certain Amenities to Workers( Section 16, 17, 18, 19,20 *)

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4 Obligations of Principal Employer regarding Payment of Wages. ( Section 21*) 5 Duty to maintain prescribed Registers and Records. (Section 29 *)

6. Obligation to submission of Returns to Licensing Officer.(Section 82 (2) **)

* (of Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition Act, 1970 ** ( of Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition( Act, 1971

Once the provisions of the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 are followed and above guidelines are abided by, the Contract entered into would be genuine and credible thereby eradicating the question of the Contract Labourers seeking abolition of the Contract Labour System/Regularisation.



Sub:- Order dt. 9.5.2005 of the Supreme Court of India in Transfer petition(Civil) No. 278 of 2005-UOI Vs. S.R. Dhingra & Ors.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. No.F(E)III/2000/PN1/67 dt. 11.08.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. No.F(E)III/2000/PN1/67 dt. 11.08.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Order dt. 9.5.2005 of the Supreme Court of India in Transfer petition(Civil) No. 278 of 2005-UOI Vs. S.R. Dhingra & Ors.

A copy of order dt. 9.5.2005 of the Supreme Court of India in the above mentioned case is enclosed for information and guidance. In the similar cases of retired running staff for taking into account the running allowance once again for revision of their pension/family pension as on 1.1. 1996, pending before various High Courts and Central Administrative Tribunals, the concerned Railways may invariably bring to the notice of the Courts/ Tribunals, the aforementioned order dt 9.5.2005 of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and pray for stay of further proceedings in those cases till the issue is finally decided by the Hon'ble Supreme court in the transfer petition (civil) referred to above and the related SLP No.24188/2002 in the case of Shri G.C. Mitra Vs. UOI.

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

Transfer Petition (Civil) NO(s.) 278 of 2005 UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following

ORDER

Writ Petition (C) No. 4648/2002 pending before the High Court of Delhi. is transferred to this Court. Learned Addl. Solicitor General has furnished a list of other cases which are pending before the Delhi High Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal. Further proceedings in those cases shall remain stayed awaiting the judgment in the matter which is being transferred. Hearing expedited.

(Shashi sareen) (Vijay Aggarwal) CourtMaster Court Master



Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2006.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/9/6 Dated 28.9.2006 RBE No. 143/2006 S.No.PC-V/477 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter Nos PC-V/97/I/9/6 dtd 21.4.2006, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 18.8.98, F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 2.8.2000, F(E)III/97/PN1/Bx-gratia/3 dt. 31.12.97, F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/5 dt. 27.1.98, F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dt 5.8.99 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 97/2006, CPO/GRC Estt Srl Nos 230/98, 162/2000, 29/98, 41/98 & 206/99 respectively Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V/97/I/9/6 Dated 28.9.2006 RBE No. 143/2006 S.No.PC-V/477 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioner-Revised rates effective from 01.07.2006.

A copy of Office Memorandum No.42/2/2006-P&PW(G) dated 15.09.2006 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is sent herewith for your information and necessary action. As stated in para 2 thereof, these orders will apply to Railway pensioners also.

2. A concordance of various instructions and orders referred to in the enclosed office memorandum with reference to corresponding Railway instructions is indicated below :

S No.

Para No.

No. & date of Deptt. of Pension & Pensioners Welfare’s O.M

No. & date of Corresponding orders issued by Railway Board

1 1 42/2/2006-P&PW(G) dated 05.04.2006.

PC-V/97/I/9/6 dtd 21.4.2006 (RBE No. 52/2006) S.No. -PC-V/471)

2 2 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dt 23.2.98 NA 4/59/97-P& PW(D) dt 14.7.98 F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 18.8.98 3 3 4/29/99-P& PW(D) dt 12.7.2000 F(E)III/96/PN1/9 dt 2.8.2000 (RBE No.138/2000)

4 4&5 45/52/97- P& PW(E) dt 16.12.97 (i) F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/3 dt. 31.12.97 (RBE No. 194/97, S.No.PC-V/28) (ii) F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex-gratia/5 dt. 27.1.98 (RBE No.19/98, S.No.PC-V/38)

5 7 45/73/97- P& PW(G) dt 2.7.99 F(E)III/99/PN1/21 dt 5.8.99


No.42/2/2006-P&PW (G) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare New Delhi, the 15th September,2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief (DR) to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 01.07.2006.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's, OM No. 42/2/2005-P&PW(G) dated 5th April, 2006 sanctioning the instalment of Dearness Relief (DR) admissible from 01.01.2006 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that dearness relief shall be paid to the Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners to compensate them for the rise in cost of living at the rate of 29% w.e.f. 01.07.2006 in supersession of the rate mentioned in the OM dated 5.4.2006 referred to above.

2. These orders apply to (i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners (ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates, (iii) All India Service pensioners, (iv) Railway pensioners and (v) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan who are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs.1275/-p.m. in terms of this Department's OM No.23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.02.1998.

3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and

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have become eligible to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this department's OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW (D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 29% w.e.f. 01.07.2006 on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of restoration had he not drawn lumpsum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfilment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Deptt.'s O.M. No.4/29/99-P&PW(D) dated 12.07.2000 refers:

4. The surviving CPF beneficiaries who had retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia @ Rs.600/- p.m. with effect from 01.11.1997 under this Department's O.M. No.45/52/97-P&PW (E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 29% w.e.f. 01.07.2006.

5. The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment in terms of this department's OM No.45/52/97-P&PW (E) dated 16.12.1997 will be paid DR @ 216% w.e.f. 01.07.2006. (i) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.605/- p.m. (ii) Central Government Employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 8.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-

6. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

7. Other provisions governing grant of dearness relief in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department's OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 02.07.1999. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

8. In the case of retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

9. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authority, including the nationalised banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of dearness relief payable in each individual case.

10. The offices of Accountant General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioner etc. on the basis of above instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No.528- TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii)(CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

11. In their application to the Pensioners/Family Pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

12. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their U.O. No.325/EV/2006 dated 13th September, 2006.

Sd/-(M.P. SINGH), Director

Estt Rule No 197/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/56/3110 Dated 26.10.06

Sub:- Contacts of Railway servants with Foreign nationals/Members of Foreign Missions etc.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2006 GS1-8 dt18.8.2006 RBE No.115/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(D&A) 69 GS1-13 dated 7.7.69 was published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No.286/69.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2006 GS1-8 dt18.8.2006 RBE No.115/2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Contacts of Railway servants with Foreign nationals/Members of Foreign Missions etc

Attention of the Railways is Invited to Board's letter No.E(D&A) 69GSI-13 dated 7.7.69 wherein detailed instructions have been issued relating to contacts of Railway servants with foreign nationals, members of foreign missions/foreign organizations. It has inter alia been emphasized in these instructions that Railway servants should exercise the utmost discretion in their contacts with foreign correspondents, members of foreign missions/organizations and other foreign nationals in India.. They should scrupulously avoid any conversation likely to reveal even inadvertently, information on matters of secret nature. They should also avoid over-patronisation and indiscriminate and frequent acceptance of hospitality, particularly of an informal nature, from foreign nationals or Indian nationals employed by foreign missions.

2. Cabinet Secretary, Government of India in his letter to the Chairman, Railway Board has brought to notice that some serving Government servants have contacted foreign nationals/foreign missions bypassing the standing instructions. He has emphasized that these instructions be strictly followed and all officers should scrupulously avoid any conversation/acts likely to reveal information on matters of sensitive / secret nature, specially in the context of crucial and sensitive segments of our, strategic, technological and industrial institutions, which are getting much greater attention on account of rapid globalization 3. Instructions contained in Board's letter dated 7.7.69 may please be brought to the notice of all Railway servants and it should be ensured that these are followed by them scrupulously. Observations of the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India brought out in Para 2 above, may also please be brought to the notice of all Railway servants for information and strict compliance.



Sub:- Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8 Kms.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/13 dated 9-10-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 09.3.2004 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule no. 96/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/13 dated 9-10-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8 Kms.

Item nos.(i)(a) and (iii) of Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/13 dated 9-3-2004 are modified as under :

Existing Modified (i)(a) When public conveyance (public transport) is used for local journeys between stations not connected by Rail

The employee shall be eligible to draw bus fare plus Daily Allowance at ordinary rates for the period of absence from Headquarter as admissible under the rules.

The employees shall be eligible to draw actual conveyance charges plus Daily Allowance at ordinary rates for the period of absence from Headquarter as admissible under the rules.

(iii) When the Railway servant uses his own vehicle or hires an auto/taxi.

Actual Road Mileage Allowance for the distance traveled but restricted to one day's Daily Allowance at rates for ordinary locality will be admissible. It may be noted that in no case will Daily Allowance be admissible in addition to Road Mileage Allowance.

Actual Road Mileage Allowance for the distance traveled plus Daily Allowance at the ordinary rates as admissible under the rules.

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2. Other clarifications remain unaltered.

Estt. Rule No. 199/2006


Sub: Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'-Conditions of eligibility- reg.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 3.10.2006 RBE No. 144/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dated 3.10.2006 RBE No. 144/2006 addressed to the general Manager/SECR.

Sub: Promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B'-Conditions of eligibility- reg.

In the last PNM Meeting with NFIR, the question of applicability of the provision contained in para 203.2 of IREM to LDCEs for promotion from Group 'C' to Group 'B' posts was discussed.

2. Board desires to clarify that the provisions of chapter II of Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Vol-I (including para 203.2), are applicable only to 70% selections and not to 30% LDCE. The scheme of LDCE is governed by the provisions in the relevant Recruitment Rules and administrative instructions issued on the subject from time to time, as brought out in para 202.1 of IREM incorporated under Advance Correction Slip No.28.

3. It is further clarified that para 203.2 of IREM VoLl, under which in case a junior employee is considered for selection by virtue of his satisfying the relevant minimum service conditions, all persons senior to him shall be held to be eligible, is relevant only for 70% selections which has a fixed Zone of consideration based on seniority. LDCE is open to all eligible candidates irrespective of their relative seniority. Wherever the provision relating to LDCE has been incorporated in the Recruitment Rules, the aforesaid provision has been made as a 'Note' under 70% selection only.



Sub: Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8 Kms.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)I/2003/AL-28/13 dated 17.10.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 9.3.04 and 9.10.06 were published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 96/2004 & 198/2006 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2003/AL-28/13 dated 17.10.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Claiming of Daily Allowance along with Road Mileage for local journey beyond the radius of 8 Km.

Arising out of a demand of Staff side raised through DC/JCM Agenda Item no. 38/2004 seeking withdrawal of clarification contained in items (i)(a) and (iii) of Board’s letter of even number dated 09.03.2004 regarding admissibility of Daily Allowance alongwith Road Mileage for local journeys beyond the radius of 8 Kms, the matter was reviewed in the meeting held with the representatives of Staff side.

2. Accordingly, in supersession of Board’s letters of even number dated 09.03.04 and 09.10.2006, it is clarified that admissibility of Daily Allowance alongwith Road Mileage Allowance for local journeys i.e. within the same urban agglomeration, beyond a radius of 8 Kms from the Headquarters would be as under:

Situation Clarification

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(i) When public conveyance (public transport) is used for local journeys between stations

(a) not connected by Rail The employee shall be eligible to draw actual conveyance charges plus Daily Allowance at ordinary rates for the period of absence from Headquarter as admissible under the rules.

(b) connected by Rail If any travel authority i.e. free pass/RC is provided, only Daily Allowance at rates for ordinary locality is admissible.

(ii) When Govt. vehicle is provided for local journeys beyond 8 Kms.

Daily Allowance at ordinary rates for the period of absence is admissible

(iii) When the Railway servant uses his own vehicle or hires an auto/taxi.

Actual Road Mileage Allowance for the distance travelled plus Daily Allowance at the ordinary rates as admissible under the rules.

3. In case of Railway servants in receipt of Conveyance Allowance in terms of para (4) of Rule 1606 of IREC (Vol. II), the admissibility of Daily Allowance /Mileage Allowance shall be subject to fulfilment of conditions laid down for grant of Conveyance Allowance as per provisions of Rule 1606 of IREC (Vol II).

Estt Rule No. 201/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/Advances/18/3246 dated 31-10-2006

Sub:- Rate of Interest to be charged on advance for purchase of conveyances during 2006-2007.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006-B-306 dated 6-10-2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2006-B-306 dated 6-10-2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR

Sub:- Rate of Interest to be charged on advance for purchase of conveyances during 2006-2007.

A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs’s OM F.No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2006 dated 18th September, 2006 regarding rate of interest to be charged on advances sanctioned during the year 2006-2007, for purchase of conveyances is enclosed.

2. The instructions contained therein will apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway employees. DA- one.

F.No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2006 Government of India Ministry of Finance

Department of Economic Affairs New Delhi, the 18th September, 2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Advances to Government servants - Rate of interest for purchase of conveyances during 2006-2007. The undersigned is directed to state that the rates of interest for advances sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of conveyances during 2006-2007 i.e. from 1st April, 2006 to 31st March, 2007 will continue to be at the same level as for 2005-2006, as under:

Rate of interest per annum (i) Advance for purchase of Bicycle 5.5% (ii) Advance for purchase of conveyance other than motor car (viz. 8%

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motor cycle, scooter etc.) (iii) Advance for purchase of motor car 11.5%

Sd/-(V.S.Chauhan) Officer on Special Duty(Budget)

Estt Rule No. 202/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/73/3247 Dated 31.10.06

Sub:- Colours of Ink to be used for Notings and for sending Communications.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006/O&M/2/12 dated 7.9.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 2006/O&M/2/12 dated 7.9.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Colours of Ink to be used for Notings and for sending Communications.

Board has observed that different colours of ink are being used while sending communications to Board’s Office. This has been viewed with concern.

2. It has therefore been decided that henceforth for Notings on files, only Blue or Black ink is to be used by all category of staff and Officers. However, an Officer of the level of SAG and above may use green or red ink in rare cases. Similarly with regard to Communications being sent to Board’s Office and others, it has been decided that only black or blue ink is to be used for all types/forms of Communications.

3. It is desired that the above instructions may be circulated to all officers/staff working under your control for information and strict compliance.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/LL&Court Cases/20/3248 Dated 31.10.06

Sub:- Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff operating track machines.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)98/HER/9 dated 25-8-2006 (RBE No. 118/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even number dated 3.11.03 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No.202/2004. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(LL)98/HER/9 dated 25-8-2006 (RBE No. 118/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of the staff operating track machines.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 3.11.03 granting temporary exemption for 3 years w.e.f. 9.9.2003 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing three weeks’ roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.

The matter was taken up with Ministry of Labour for considering the case for grant of exemption for a further period of 3 years which has been agreed to with the same condition that the three weeks work at a stretch will include the journey period utilized by the workman in respect of journey conducted by him from the duty point to his headquarters.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/11/3249 Dated 31.10.06

Sub:- Training of Apprentices/Trainees- Repeat chance.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2006/3/32 dated 5.10.2006 (RBE No.145/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 230/2000. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2006/3/32 dated 5.10.2006 (RBE No.145/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Training of Apprentices/Trainees- Repeat chance.

In continuation of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/3/10 dated 10.8.2000, it is clarified that:-

(a) The trainees/Apprentices other than these covered under the Apprentices Act, 1961 may be granted one repeat chance after failure to complete the prescribed training satisfactorily i.e. the trainees/apprentices will be allowed total of 2 chances only, 1st chance as part of the training course and the 2nd chance which will be without any stipend or any other remuneration. (b) The trainees/Apprentices other than these covered under the Apprentices Act, 1961 belonging to OBC category may also be allowed one repeat chance i.e. total of 2 chances and the 2nd chance will be without any stipend or any other remuneration.

(c ) Trainees/Apprentices other than these covered under the Apprentices Act, 1961 belonging to SC/ST be allowed two repeat chances, i.e. a total of 3 chances and the 3rd chance will be without stipend or any other remuneration.

All other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.



Subject :- Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-III/2006/CRC/4 dated 18.10.2006 (RBE No. 155/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board’s letter of even number dated 13.6.2006 and Board’s letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos 138/2006 & 53/2003 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.PC-III/2006/CRC/4 dated 18.10.2006 (RBE No. 155/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Restructuring of certain Group C & D cadres.

Please refer Board’s letter of even number dated 13.6.2006 reiterating instructions contained in para 2.2 of Board’s letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003 as applicable to Construction Units and Projects. During further discussion on the issue in the last PNM/NFIR meeting, the Federation had requested Board to further clarify this issue. Accordingly, it is further clarified that cadre restructuring orders as contained in Board’s letter number PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dated 9.10.2003 are not applicable to Construction Units and Projects. For creation of posts in these units the percentage distribution of posts as in Open Line/Production Units may be generally kept in view, taking into account the availability of funds and extant rules for the same.

This issues in consultation with Establishment Directorate and with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

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No. P-HQ/Ruling/MPP/56/3251 Dated 03.11.06

Sub:-Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-11500.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM2/4 dated 08.09.2006 (RBE No.127/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. PC-III/80/UPG/19 dt. 29.7.83, No. E(NG)I-86/PM1/11 dt. 5.2.87 and No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dt. 09.10.03 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No. 160/1983, 39/1987 & CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 53/2003 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM2/4 dated 08.09.2006 (RBE No.127/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Re-classification of posts in the merged cadre of ASM/TI/AYM in the pay scale of Rs.7450-11500.

In terms of this Ministry letters No.PC-III/80/UPG/19 dt 29.07.1983 and No.E(NG)I-86/PM1/11 dt. 05.02.1987 the posts of Yard Masters, ASMs/SMs and Transportation Inspectors in various grades are classified as under:-

Scale of Pay YMs TIs SMs/ASMs Rs. 4500-7000 - - Selection Rs.5000-8000 Selection Selection Non-Selection Rs.5500-9000 Non-Selection Non-Selection Non-Selection Rs.6500-10500 Selection Selection Selection Rs.7450-11500 Non-Selection Non-Selection Selection

1.1 It has also been indicated in letter dt .05.02.1987 ibid that wherever the cadre of T.I.s is combined with that of SMs the classification as for SMs category will apply in the combined cadre.

1.2 However, in terms of instructions contained in this Ministry’s letter No.PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dt.09.10.2003 the cadres of SMs/ASMs, Yard Masters and Traffic Inspectors have since been merged in to one unified cadre of SMs with the stipulation that recruitment and promotion pattern as prescribed for the category of SMs/ASMs should be followed in the unified cadre. 2. The question of change of classification of post of Station Superintendent in the pay scale of RS.7450-11500 in the unified cadre from ‘Selection’ to ‘Non-selection’ has been under consideration of this Ministry as a result of demand in this regard raised by all India Railwaymen’s Federation and reference received from Northeast Frontier Railway. It has now been decided that the post of Station Superintendent in the pay scale of Rs.7450-11500 in the unified cadre should be classified as ‘Non- Selection instead of ‘Selection’ earlier.

3. The revised classification will have prospective effect. Accordingly un-operated portion of a panel, if any, and current on the date of issue of this letter will be allowed to be operated /exhausted in terms of the existing classification. However, if any Selection is in hand the same may not be processed further.



Sub:- Joining period after the approval of the competent authority for recruitment of sports persons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(Sports)2006/Policy/6(Clarifications) dated 21.09.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dated 02.05.2005 was published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 117/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Sports)2006/Policy/6(Clarifications) dated 21.09.2006 addressed to the

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Sub:- Joining period after the approval of the competent authority for recruitment of sports persons against sports quota, through Talent Scouting. Ref:- Boards letter No.E(Sports)/2004/Policy/2 dt. 02.05.2005. Please refer to para 3 of Boards letter mentioned above regarding joining of sportspersons, recruited against sports quota through Talent Scouting, within one month from the date of approval of the competent authority. The matter has been reconsidered by the Board and it has been decided that sportsperson recruited against sports quota through Talent Scouting Scheme should join duty with in three months, from the date of approval of the competent authority. For any delay in joining beyond three months, the case should be referred to Railway Board for extension of the time limit, with reasons for delay, after the approval of the competent authority.

This also disposes ERSA’s letter No. ERSA/Pol./Corr./Pt. IV dt. 10.08.2006.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/145/3253 dated 03-11-2006

Sub:- Co-drivers for Rajdhani Expresses and ‘High Speed Trains’- JCM/DC item No.5/2003. A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(P&A)II-2000/RS-21 dated 04.10.2006 (RBE No. 122/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even number dated 26.09.2002 was published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl. No.40/2003.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2000/RS-21 dated 04.10.2006 (RBE No. 122/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Co-drivers for Rajdhani Expresses and ‘High Speed Trains’- JCM/DC item No.5/2003. The above item was discussed with the Staff side by the Board in a meeting held on 26.4.2006 and, in partial modification of the instructions contained in Boards letter of even number dated 26.9.2002, it has been decided that the level of co-driver in Rajdhani trains will henceforth be determined on the basis of ‘total run of the train’. 2.This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Estt Rule No 209/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training &devp/73/3346 Dated 08.11.06

Sub: Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE quota.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2005/3/40 dated 31.7.06 (RBE No. 102/2006) (Training Manual Correction Slip No. 3/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(MPP)2000/1/70/Pt. Dated 20.12.04 (RBE No.260/2004) was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule. No.71/2005. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2005/3/40 dated 31.7.06 (RBE No. 102/2006) (Training Manual Correction Slip No. 3/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub: Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE quota. In continuation of Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2000/1/70/Pt. Dated 20.12.04 (RBE No.260/2004) enclosing therein the Approved Modules for Stagewise Training of Personnel Department, the training modules alongwith the course content for

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(a) Office Superintendent Grade-II in the grade of Rs. 5500-9000/- (b) Personnel Inspector in the grade of Rs. 6500-10500/-

Selected through LDCE quota are enclosed as PERS-10 and PERS-11 respectively. The total duration of the training period will be 63 days and 61 days respectively. The training will be held at Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur.

The Ministry of Railways has decided that Manual on Management of Training may be amended as per attached Advance Correction Slip No. 3/2006. DA: Training Manual Correction Slip No. 3/2006

Manual on Management of Training (June 1998)

Advance Correction Slip No. 3/2006 The following may be inserted after Sl No. 4 of item No.X under Appendix-II of the Manual on Management of Training (Edition 1998)

5 Office Superintendent Grade-II (Rs.5500-9000) 63 days 6 Personnel Inspector (Rs. 6500-10500) 61 days

(Authority Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2005/3/40 dated 31.7.06)

PERS-10 Department Personnel Activity Centre Office or Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Gr. 5500-9000 Stage Selected through LDCE quota Duration 63 days Aims To provide inputs for facilitating appreciation of rules, policies and issues so as to enhance

analytical and problem solving capability at a higher level of responsibility MOD NO BRIEF DESCRIPTION DAYS

P-101 Office Procedure Dak handling Maintenance of files Record keeping Maintenance of statistics

1

P-102 Writing skill. Letter/DO writing Notifications Note writing Speaking orders

1

P-103 Award of works in works programme 1 P-104 Procedure for stores procurement 1 P-105 Railway Organizational structure 1 P-106 Railway Housing (Rly. Qtrs. Allotment) policy 1 P-107 Uniform policy 1 P-108 Booking of running staff and non-running traveling staff 1 P-109 Discipline & Appeal Rules and Conduct Rules 3 P-110 Recognition of Trade Unions. Facilities to office bearers of recognized

unions/Associations. Dealing with Unrecognized unions/Associations 1

P-111 Medical examination and facilities available to Railway employees 1 P-112 Audit and Accounts narrative report. Draft paras and their disposal. 1 P-113 Canons of financial propriety 1 P-114 Classification of demands of grants 1 P-115 Man-power Planning

Vacancy Bank register Creation of Posts Bench Marking

1

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Supernumerary posts Redeployment of surplus staff

P-116 Pay and allowances, Foreign service contribution 1 P-117 Pass rules 1 P-118 Leave Rules & Joining time 1 P-119 Railway Pension Rules 2 P-120 General conditions of service 1 P-121 Hours of employment Regulations 3 P-122 Recruitment, training, confirmation & redeployment 2 P-123 Promotion 2 P-124 Seniority Rules 2 P-125 Fixation of pay 2 P-126 Various type of Advances 2 P-127 Absorption of Medically de-categorized staff 1 P-128 Casual labour/substitute/Bungalow 1 P-129 Staff welfare 2 P-130 Compensation for injuries and loss of personal property 2 P-131 Foreign service/Deputation 1 P-132 Forwarding of application from serving employees for posts outside railway 1 P-133 Basic knowledge on computers 15 P-134 Study tour 5

Total Days 63

Module P-101 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Office Procedure Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Dak handling, Maintenance of file, Record keeping, Maintenance of statistics 2 Writing skill- Letter/DO writing, Notifications, Note writing, Speaking orders 3 Opening & Maintenance of file, Drafting of letters 4 File details 5 Noting side 6 Correspondence side 7 Forms and Procedure of communication 8 Filing of official, Demi-official & Un-official communication 9 Reference & use of slips 10 Suggestions

Module P-102

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Writing skill Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 The basic principle is one letter on any subject is to be kept in one file. 2 Action all letters received from Zonal Railways & Rly Board 3 The normal/official for use of corresponding with foreign govt. & state govt. 4 The Demi official letter is generally used in correspondence between govt. officer 5 Inter departmental note

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6 Office order 7 Order 8 Procedure of drafting 9 Reference & Use of slips 10 Suggestions

Module P-103 Module P-104

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Awards of works in works

programme Subject Procedure for stores procurement

Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Requirement of works 1 Sending of indents 2 Maintenance 2 Tender system 3 Building construction 3 Quotations 4 Works programme 4 Procurement of items

5 Billing systems 5 Sanction of work 6 Payments

Module P-105 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Railway Organizational structure Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction to Railways- origin, ownership, role in economy and society 2 Organization structure-functions of various departments 3 Corporate mission and objectives and role of Personnel deptt. in these 4 Seperation of Railway budget from General budget 5 Railway Act, functions of Railway 6 Board and attached office 7 PUs, zonal offices, field offices 8 Other institutions 9 Various committees and their function ZRUCC etc.


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Uniform policy Subject Booking of Running staff and non

running traveling staff Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 Engine & Train Attendance 2 Historical background 2 Basis of rest 3 Criteria for eligibility 3 Duty at a stretch 4 Classification of climate zones 4 Breach of rest allowance 5 Eligibility of uniforms to different categories

of staff 5 Duty hours

6 Ceiling limit of a trip 6 Dress regulation 7 Duty roster of ticket checking staff

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8 Duty rosters of coach attendants, AC attendants & Electrical staff

Module P-109

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Discipline &Appeal Rules and Conduct Rules Duration 3 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 D&AR rules- major/minor penalty, procedure, authorities competent, suspension, revocation, forms,

subsistence allowance, provisions for staff under suspension-passes, leaving station, common proceedings

2 Appeal/review/revision, Rule 25, Enquiry, mercy appeal to President 3 Need for enquiry; 14(ii) 4 Court cases- Provisions regarding nomination of counsels, payment, performance evaluation, formation

of panel, SLP and briefing, para wise comments, SOP 5 Application of rules to a case study 6 Punishments, sealed cover, entry in records 7 Conduct Rules- transactions, other conduct rules 8 Preparation of enquiry report & Charge Sheet 9 Petition &mercy petition to the President of India


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Recognition of Trade Unions.

Facilities to office bearers of recognized union/Associations. Dealing with Unrecognised unions/Associations

Subject Medical examination and facilities available to Railway employees

Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Industrial relations 1 Medical examination before appointment,

Medical classification 2 Recognition of unions, branches 2 Medical examination during service 3 PNM,JCM,Non-payment meetings staff

councils 3 Medical examination after the age of 45

years 4 Staff associations-rules for transfer of office

bearers, PREM 4 Medical Attendance

5 Entitlements passes, special casual leave 5 Attendance at residence is restricted to 6 Entitlements of union office bearers 6 Supply of artificial limbs & appliances 7 SC/ST/OBC associations-entitlements 7 Donation of blood 8 Officers associations 8 Reimbursement

9 Treatment is emergency 10 Treatment at residence 11 All claims for reimbursement should be

preferred within six months of the date of completion of the treatment

12 Sick fit certificate (PMC) 13 Medical exam, prior to rectt.

9 Responsibilities and duties

14 Medical charges prior to rectt.

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15 Fresh medical examination on re-employment

16 Identification marks

Module P-112 Module P-113 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Audit and Accounts narrative

report. Draft paras and their disposal

Subject Canons of financial propriety

Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Audit Jurisdiction 1 Responsibility of sanctioning authority 2 Financial Committees of Parliament 2 Principals 3 Audit objections 3 Utilization of Public money 4 Process chart 4 Profit to recipients 5 Dealing with Draft Paras 5 Role of Chief Auditor General

6 Scope of Audit 7 Tendering process 8 Contracts

6 Methods of Procurement

9 Systems of Tendering

Module P-114 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Classification of demand of grants Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Organization 2 Railway finance 3 Annual budget 4 Revised budget estimate 5 Appropriation accounts 6 Railway expenditure 7 Control over expenditure 8 Allocation expenditure

Module P-115

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Manpower Planning Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Vacancy bank register 2 Creation of posts 3 Bench marking 4 Supernumerary posts 5 Redeployment of surplus staff 6 Definition reason. HR planning-request for an integrated approach 7 Manpower optimization- techniques available and used- benchmarking/workstudy and job

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analysis/redeployment. Procedure for creation of regular posts/ supernumerary posts/ surrender of posts/ transfer of posts conditions

8 Development of man power competencies- types of training- categories for which training is mandatory- importance of training

9 Cadre register, on roll

Module P-116 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Pay&Allowances Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Pay fixation on first appointment, basic pay 2 Pay fixation on, promotion option under FR 3 Pay fixation on ex-cadre post 4 Pay fixation on, deputation 5 Pay fixation on, medical decategorisation 6 Personal pay 7 Increments 8 Special pay 9 Average pay 10 Next below Rules, stepping up 11 Combination of service-dual charge 12 Running allowance 13 Various allowances and conditions for payment- transport, HRA, CCA, NHA, NDA, training

allowance etc. DA/TA 14 Advances- HBA, conveyance, computer, festival, TA, etc, conditions, calculation and recovery,

hypothecation, approval under transaction rules, recovery, interest payment 15 Income tax 16 Productivity linked bonus


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Pass Rules Subject Leave Rules Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Pass rules-conditions 1 Leave Rules-conditions, amount &

restrictions 2 Duty passes,indenting for metal passes and

paper passes 2 Type of leave

3 Privilege passes & Dependents 3 Payment of leave salary 4 Complimentary passes 4 Recall from leave 5 Special passes 5 Leave on average pay 6 Booklets-procedures 6 Leave on Half average pay

7 Extraordinary leave 8 Leave not due 9 Hospital leave 10 Special disability leave 11 Maternity leave-Paternity leave 12 Study leave

7 Medical benefits

13 Leave to School teachers

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14 Leave to Workshop staff 15 Leave on full stipends to probationers 16 Leave encashment-calculation

Module P-119 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Railway pension Rules Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Employee severance-superannuating,voluntary retirement, death,resignation,premature retirement 2 Pension-Superannuation, Vol retirement, Compulsory retirement 3 Gratuity-Retiral,Death,Service 4 Procedures for revision of pension, provisional pension, cut in DCRG, delayed payment retention of

quarter, more than one claimant 5 Ex-gratia,counting of previous service for pension 6 Extraordinary pension 7 Settlement payment to Running staff 8 Provident Fund

Module P-120

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject General conditions of service Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Recruitment to Railway services, Group A 2 Post in the office of the Railway Board etc 3 Administrative posts on Railways 4 Rate of recruitment 5 Method of recruitment 6 Training 7 Recruitment to Railway services, Group B 8 Promotion by Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 9 Conditions for making officiating promotions 10 Officiating promotions in Group B posts 11 Powers of General Managers in making Officiating promotions


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Hours of Employment

Regulations Subject Recruitment,Training,Confirmation

& redeployment Duration 1 day Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Hours of Employment & regulation 1 General condition of service 2 Hours of Employment 2 Rules for recruitment & training of Gr.C & D 3 Duty rosters 3 Rules for recruitment of workshop staff 4 Periodic rest 4 Definitions 5 Interval/Split shift 5 Period of probation 6 Period of inaction 6 Health certificate

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7 Long on 7 Special representation of certain comities 8 Short off 8 Method of making appointment,advertisement

9 Application for employment,qualification,age 10 Relaxationof age limit,power to relax the age

limit 11 Employment of physically handicapped persons 12 Refresher&promotion courses,training to new

recruits 13 Security deposit & Stipend 14 Recruitment of Group D Rly servants

9 Full night in bed

15 Extension of service/Re-employment

Module P-123 Module P-124 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Promotion Subject Seniority rules Duration 2 days Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Selection posts, selection procedure etc 1 Seniority in initial recruitment grades 2 Non selection posts 2 Seniority on promotion 3 Currency of panel 3 Seniority on mutual exchange 4 Consideration of employees on deputation 4 Seniority on own request transfer 5 Supplementary selection etc. 5 Seniority to medically decategorized staff 6 Adhoc promotion 6 Seniority whose date of appointment to a grade is

same 7 Trade test 7 Seniority to the staff transferred from

Construction/Project

Module P-125 Module P-126 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Fixation of pay Subject Various type of Advances Duration 2 days Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Scale of pay applicable to the staff of all

departments fundamental Rules 1 Interest bearing Advances

2 Fixation of pay on initial appointment 2 Non-Interest bearing Advances 3 Fixation of pay on promotion 4 Fixation of pay on Reversion 5 Fixation of pay on transfer to excadre post 6 Fixation of pay on transfer to Project 7 Increments 8 Restoration of pay-D&AR cases etc

3 PF Advance & withdrawals


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Absorption of medically

decategorized staff Subject Casual labour / Substitutes/Bungalow

Khalasi Duration 1 days Duration 1 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS

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1 Medical classification 1 Engagement 2 Alternative employment 2 Temp.status/Graded scale

3 Facilities to Casual Labour & substitute 4 Screening

3 Treatment of past services

5 Absorption in Railways

Module P-129 Module P-130 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Staff welfare Subject Compensation for injuries and loss of

personal property Duration 2 days Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 SBF scheme 1 Title of compensation 2 Social securities 2 Compensation for injuries or death 3 P F scheme 3 Reimbursement of expenses incurred on A/c of

hospitalization charges,cost of procurement, renewal of artificial limbs

4 Group Insurance Scheme 4 Compensation for loss of personal property 5 Production Linked Bonus 6 Staff colonies 7 Medical facilities 8 Holiday Homes 9 Co-operative societies

5 Extra ordinary pension Rules


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Foreign service/Deputation Subject Forwarding of applications from

serving employees for posts outside Railway

Duration 1 days Duration 1 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Condtions of transfer to Foreign service 1 Competent authority 2 Transfer to foreign service during leave,

permission during foreign service 2 Application for employment in private concern

3 Drawn of pay from the foreign employee, FAC,TA,foreign service withholding of contribution

3 Retention of lien

4 Interest on over due contribution 4 Continuity of service on technical resignation 5 Procedure when an addition is made to

regular establishment 5 Forwarding of application to UPSC

6 Deputation allowance & other facilities 6 Issue of No objection certificate 7 Sanctioning authority for deputation out

of India 7 Refund of cost of training

8 Transfer in public interest 8 Pay during deputation out of India 9 Forwarding of application of Railway servant

when conduct is under investigation.

Module P-133 Module P-134 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota Designation OS II Selected for LDCE quota

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Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Basic knowledge on computers Subject Study tour Duration 15 days Duration 5 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction to computers- hardware,

Software-Operating System & applications, Importance of IT Today

1 Field visit on trolly with p.way+control room+ foot plate

2 Introduction to MS-Office Applications- MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-Power Point

2 Staff contact complaint registers, service records verification

3 Communication- Internet, E-mail, Networking

3 Leave Rules and maintenance of leave accounts, calculation of leave encashment

4 Purchase/Maintenance of computers- Specification, Contracts

4 Pass Rules

5 PMIS Applications, Hindi Applications, Printing

6 Hand on Training, Anti virus Kit System

5 Medical benefits to serving and retired employees

PERS-11 Department Personnel Activity Centre Office or Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation Personnel Inspectors Gr. 6500-10500 Stage Selected through LDCE quota Duration 61 days Aims To provide inputs for facilitating appreciation of rules, policies and issues so as to enhance

analytical and problem solving capability at a higher level of responsibility MOD NO BRIEF DESCRIPTION DAYS

P-151 Writing skill. 1 P-152 RLT Award & Hours of employment Regulations 3 P-153 Welfare activities for Railway employees

Staff Benefit Fund School policy on railway Cultural activities Recreation centers and clubs Handicrafe centers Canteens Cooperative Stores/societies Sports activities Scouts & Guides Holiday Homes

10

P-154 Employment on Compassionate Ground 1 P-155 Medical examination of Railway employees, medical decategorization and absorption

of Medically de-categorized staff 1

P-156 Loans and Advances available to Railway employees 1 P-157 Man-power Planning

Vacancy Bank register Creation of Posts Bench Marking Supernumerary posts Redeployment of surplus staff

1

P-158 Uniform policy Eligibility of staff Periodicity of supply of uniform

1

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Procedure for change in classification P-159 Pay and allowances 1 P-160 Pass rules 1 P-161 Railway Pension Rules 1 P-162 Leave Rules 1 P-163 Grievances Redressal Machinery 1 P-164 Recognition of Trade Unions, Permanent Negotiation Machinery, Dealing with

Unrecognized unions/Associations,Facilities to office bearers of recognized unions/Associations.

3

P-165 General conditions of service 1 P-166 RELHS 1 P-167 Seniority Rules 2 P-168 Fixation of pay 2 P-169 Compensation for injuries and loss of personal property 2 P-170 Casual labour/substitute/Bungalow Khalassi 1 P-171 Discipline & Appeal Rules and Conduct Rules 3 P-172 Foreign service/Deputation 1 P-173 Inspections, Checking of records 1 P-174 Basic knowledge on computers 15 P-175 Study tour 5

Total Days 61 Module P-151

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Writing skill Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 The basic principle is one letter on any subject is to be kept in one file. 2 Action all letters received from Zonal Railways & Rly Board 3 The normal/official for use of corresponding with foreign govt. & state govt. 4 The Demi official letter is generally used in correspondence between govt. officer 5 Inter departmental note 6 Office order 7 Order 8 Procedure of drafting 9 Reference & Use of slips 10 Suggestions


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500

Selected for LDCE quota Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected

for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject RLT Award & HOER Subject Welfare activities for Railway

employees Duration 3 days Duration 10 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Brief about RLT Award 1 Staff benefit fund 2 Classification of HOER 2 School policy on Railways 3 Essentially intermittent classification 3 Cultural activities 4 Intensive classification 4 Recreation centers & clubs 5 Excluded staff 5 Handicraft centers 6 Job analysis 6 Canteens

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7 Procedure for payment of Overtime 7 Co-operative stores/Societies 8 Post check of OT claims 8 Sport activities 9 Suggestions 9 Scouts & Guides 10 Continuous classification 10 Holiday Home

Module P-154

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Employment on compassionate Grounds Duration 1 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Awareness of employment to the family of deceased employee 2 Conditions of Compassionate Appointment 3 Eligibility for CG Appointment 4 Filling up to application forms 5 Inquiry conducted by Personnel Inspector 6 Verification of documents 7 Selection of candidate for appointment

Module P-155

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Medical examination of railway employees, medical decategorisation and absorption of

medically decategorised staff Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Classification of Railway servants declared medically unfit 2 Disabled medically decategorised staff to be absorbed in post. They can adequately fill 3 Absorption in post identified for employment of physically handicapped persons/creation of

supernumerary post 4 Steps to be taken for finding alternative employment 5 Element of running allowance to be reckoned while finding alternative post to disable medically

decategorised running staff 6 Fixation of pay 7 Benefit of past service to be allowed 8 Fixation of seniority of disabled medically decategorised staff absorbed in alternative employment



Selected for LDCE quota Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for

LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Loans & Advances available

to Railway employees Subject Man Power Planning

Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 House Building Advance:- 1 Vacancy Bank register A Eligibility 2 Creation of Post B Conditions to be fulfilled 3 Bench marking C Purpose of Advance 4 Supernumerary posts D Quantum of Advance 5 Redeployment of surplus staff E Rate of interest 6 Definition reason. HR planning- request for an

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integrated approach F Repaying capacity 7 Manpower optimization- techniques available and

used- benchmarking/work study and job analysis/redeployment. Procedure for creation of regular posts/supernumerary posts/surrender of posts/transfer of posts conditions

G Cost ceiling limit 8 Development of manpower competencies- types of training- categories for which training is mandatory- importance of training

H Period of utilizing the Advance I Repayment of Advance 2 Temporary Withdrawal A Purpose of Advance B In the case of Temporary withdrawal C Recovery 3 Final withdrawal from PF advance

9 Cadre register, on roll

Module P-158

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Uniform policy Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Historical background 3 Criteria for eligibility 4 Classification of climate zones 5 Eligibility of uniforms to different categories of staff 6 Dress regulation

Module P-159

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Pay&Allowances Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Pay fixation on first appointment, basic pay 2 Pay fixation on, promotion option under FR 3 Pay fixation on ex-cadre post 4 Pay fixation on deputation 5 Pay fixation on medical decategorisation 6 Personal pay 7 Increments 8 Special pay 9 Average pay 10 Next below Rules, stepping up 11 Combination of service-dual charge 12 Running allowance 13 Various allowances and conditions for payment- transport, HRA, CCA, NHA, NDA, training

allowance etc. DA/TA 14 Advances- HBA, conveyance, computer, festival, TA etc conditions, calculation and recovery,

hypothecation, approval under transaction rules, recovery, interest payment

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15 Income tax 16 Productivity linked bonus

Module P-160

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Pass Rules Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Pass rules-conditions 2 Duty passes,indenting for metal passes and paper passes 3 Privilege passes & Dependents 4 Complimentary passes 5 Special passes 6 Booklets-procedures 7 Medical benefits

Module P-161

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Railway pension Rules Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Employee severance-superannuating,voluntary retirement, death,resignation,premature retirement 2 Pension-Superannuation, Vol retirement, Compulsory retirement 3 Gratuity-Retiral,Death,Service 4 Procedures for revision of pension, provisional pension, cut in DCRG, delayed payment retention of

quarter, more than one claimant 5 Ex-gratia,counting of previous service for pension 6 Extraordinary pension 7 Settlement payment to running staff 8 Provident Fund


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected

for LDCE quota Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected

for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Leave Rules Subject Grievances Redressal Machinery Duration 1 day Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Leave Rules-conditions,amount&restrictions 1 Staff contact 2 Type of leave 2 Types of Grievances 3 Payment of leave salary 3 Redressal of grievance 4 Recall from leave 4 Maintenance of complain register 5 Leave on average pay 5 Contact with concerned officer 6 Leave on Half average pay 6 Meeting with recognized Union

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Extraordinary leave Leave not due Hospital leave Special disability leave Maternity leave-Paternity leave Study leave Leave to School teachers Leave to Workshop staff Leave on full stipends to probationers Leave encashment-calculation

7 Information to concerned staff regarding redressal of grievance


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected


for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Recognition of Trade Unions.

Permanent Negotiating Machinery, Dealing with Unrecognised unions/Associations, Facilities to office bearers of recognized union/Associations.

Subject General conditions of service

Duration 3 days Duration 1 day S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Industrial relations 1 Recruitment to Railway services, Group A 2 Recognition of unions, branches 2 Post in the office of the Railway Board etc 3 PNM,JCM,Non-payment meetings staff

councils 3 Administrative posts on Railways

4 Staff associations-rules for transfer of office bearers, PREM

4 Rate of recruitment

5 Entitlements passes, special casual leave 5 Method of recruitment 6 Entitlements of union office bearers 6 Training 7 SC/ST/OBC associations-entitlements 7 Recruitment to Railway services, Group B 8 Officers associations 8 Promotion by Limited Departmental

Competitive Examination 9 Conditions for making officiating

promotions 10 Officiating promotions in Group B posts

9 Responsibilities and duties

11 Powers of General Managers in making Officiating promotions


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected


for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject RELHS Subject Seniority rules Duration 1 days Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction of Scheme 1 Seniority in initial recruitment grades 2 Eligibility under the scheme 2 Seniority on promotion 3 Lockup Dispensaries 3 Seniority on mutual exchange 4 Medical Allowance 4 Seniority on own request transfer 5 Re-imbursement of medical expenses 5 Seniority to medically decategorized staff

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6 Out door treatment 6 Seniority whose date of appointment to a grade is same

7 Indoor treatment 7 Seniority to the staff transferred from Construction/Project




LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Fixation of pay Subject Compensation for injuries and loss of

personal property Duration 2 days Duration 2 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Scale of pay applicable to the staff of all

departments fundamental Rules 1 Title of compensation

2 Fixation of pay on initial appointment 2 Compensation for injuries or death 3 Fixation of pay on promotion 3 Reimbursement of expenses incurred on A/c of

hospitalization charges,cost of procurement, renewal of artificial limbs

4 Fixation of pay on Reversion 4 Compensation for loss of personal property 5 Fixation of pay on transfer to excadre post 6 Fixation of pay on transfer to Project 7 Increments 8 Restoration of pay-D&AR cases etc

5 Extra ordinary pension Rules

Module P-170

Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Casual labour / Substitutes/Bungalow Khalasi Duration 1 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Engagement 2 Temp.status/Graded scale 3 4 5

Facilities to Casual Labour & substitute Screening Absorption in Railways

Module P-171 Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/Jodhpur Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Subject Discipline &Appeal Rules and Conduct Rules Duration 3 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 D&AR rules- major/minor penalty, procedure, authorities competent, suspension, revocation, forms,

subsistence allowance, provisions for staff under suspension-passes, leaving station, common proceedings

2 Appeal/review/revision, Rule 25, Enquiry, mercy appeal to President 3 Need for enquiry; 14(ii) 4 Court cases- Provisions regarding nomination of counsels, payment, performance evaluation, formation

of panel, SLP and briefing, para wise comments, SOP

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5 Application of rules to a case study 6 Punishments, sealed cover, entry in records 7 Conduct Rules- transactions, other conduct rules 8 Preparation of enquiry report & Charge Sheet 9 Petition &mercy petition to the President of India


Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Activity Centre Personnel Training Centre/JU Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500 Selected for

LDCE quota Designation PI Grade Rs. 6500-10500

Selected for LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Foreign service/Deputation Subject Inspection Duration 1 days Duration 1 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Conditions of transfer to Foreign service 1 Checking of records 2 Transfer to foreign service during leave,

permission during foreign service 2 Attendance register

3 Drawn of pay from the foreign employee, FAC,TA,foreign service withholding of contribution

3 Pass & PTO A/C

4 Interest on over due contribution 4 Pass declaration forms 5 Procedure when an addition is made to regular

establishment 5 Staff complaint register

6 Deputation allowance & other facilities 6 Labour Laws 7 Sanctioning authority for deputation out of India 7 Duty Registers

8 PVT registers 8 Pay during deputation out of India 9 Qtrs. registers




LDCE quota Description Initial Course Description Initial Course Subject Basic knowledge on computers Subject Study tour Duration 15 days Duration 5 days S.No. MODULE CONTENTS S.No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Introduction to computers- hardware,

Software-Operating System & applications, Importance of IT Today

1 Field visit on trolly with p.way+control room+ foot plate

2 Introduction to MS-Office Applications- MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-Power Point

2 Staff contact complaint registers, service records verification

3 Communication- Internet, E-mail, Networking

3 Leave Rules and maintenance of leave accounts, calculation of leave encashment

4 Purchase/Maintenance of computers- Specification, Contracts

4 Pass Rules

5 PMIS Applications, Hindi Applications, Printing

6 Hand on Training, Anti virus Kit System

5 Medical benefits to serving and retired employees.

Estt. Rule No. 210/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/92/3416 Dated 14.11.2006

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Sub:- Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in direct recruitment to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. PT/PP/1.1.4 dated 29.9.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No.E(NG)I/98/PM1/4 dated 13.7.1999 was published as CPO/GRC Estt.Srl.No.249/99. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PT/PP/1.1.4 dated 29.9.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in direct recruitment to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway.

Following modifications have been made in para 4.2 and 4.3 of the ‘Procedure for application of aptitude test in direct recruitment of safety categories of staff’, issued by RDSO vide letter of even no. dated 16.6.06. These changes may please be incorporated in the procedure.

“4.2 The marks obtained in written test, record of service, etc. would be added to the marks obtained in aptitude test to prepare a combined merit list, in which maximum marks would be 100. Maximum marks allotted to aptitude test would be 20. The ratio of written test marks to aptitude test marks shall be 5:2 (Annexure I & II).

4.3 In terms of Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I/85/PM2/12 dated 21/12/1992/08.01.1993 and E(NG)I/98/PM1/4 dated 13.07.1999, failure in psychological tests does not debar a candidate from appearing in the psychological test once again. A maximum of two attempts shall be permitted. A person who once fails in the psycho tests cannot be allowed to reappear in the psycho test in respect of one and the same selection/suitability test. There is, however, no objection to such a person being allowed subsequent opportunity to appear in the psycho test in respect of a fresh selection/ suitability test held for the same category after a time gap of six months or more."



Sub:- Settlement of dues of All India Service Officers/staff on retirement.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.89/ACII/21/4 dated 12.10.2006 (RBA No.47/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.89/ACII/21/4 dated 12.10.2006 (RBA No.47/2006) addressed to the general Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Settlement of dues of All India Service Officers/staff on retirement.

The procedure for settlement of pensionary and other dues of AIS Officers who retire from service while on Central Deputation to Railways has been under consideration in consultation with DOP&PW, the nodal Department for pension matters and it has been decided as under:- 1. The AIS Officers, who retire while working on Railways on Central Deputation, may be settled by the Railway, if they so request. 2. Other benefits like leave encashment, GPF etc. shall also be finalized by the Railway from which they retire. 3. The pensionary liability of All India Services Officers is of State Government on whose cadre they are borne. This pensionary liability would continue to be of the State Government concerned. Therefore, debit would need to be raised against the respective State Government for pension paid by the Railways in respect of such All India Service Officers.

Action may be taken accordingly. A suitable system may also be devised to ensure that debits are raised against the concerned State Government and recoveries watched from AGs concerned.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Dte of Ministry of Railways.

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Sub:- Settlement of retirement benefits to All India Services Officers on Central deputation.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.89/AC-II/21/4 dated 18.10.2006 (RBA No.50/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even number dated 12.10.2006 was published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule.No.211/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No 89/AC-II/21/4 dated 18.10.2006 (RBA No.50/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Settlement of retirement benefits to All India Services Officers on Central deputation.

Please refer to Board's letter of even no. dated 12.10.06 on the above subject wherein it was clarified that settlement of the retirement benefits of All India Services Officers retiring from the Railways on Central deputation will be done by respective Railways. In this regard Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has since clarified that the respective Ministries of the cadre controlling authorities of the All India Services Officers retiring from the Railways on Central deputation will make necessary arrangements for payment of pension to them (copy enclosed). In view of this. the pension papers of such officers may be forwarded to the respective Ministries of the cadre controlling authorities for arranging payment of pension to them.

2. This is in supersession of Board's letter of even no. dated 12.10.2006.

3. Kindly ensure compliance. DA- As above.

F.No. 25014/5/2006-AIS(II)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New-Delhi-110001

Dated the 12th October, 2006 Office Memorandum

Subject:- Procedure for payment of pension and other benefits to AII India Service officers retiring from Government of India.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Ministry of Railways letter No. 89/ACII/21/4 dated 29/5/2006 on the above subject and to say that the matter has been examined in this Department in consultation with Department of Pension and PW. The comments/ clarification in the matter are as under:- (a)The instructions issued under D.O. dated 17/9/1990 by Department of Pension and PW and the instructions issued under letter dated 3/6/2004 by DOPT are in operation but both the communications are mutually exclusive.

(b)Whereas the letter dated 17/9/90 has application in respect of the officers on deputation to Central Government involving movement between Railways and Civil Ministries and Vice-versa, the letter dated 3/6/2004 is applicable exclusively to AIS officers

(c)AIS officers whether working in Central Ministries or M/o Railways are governed by AIS (DCR,B) Rules, 1958 and also be various guidelines/instructions issued for time to time by AIS Division of DOPT' in respect of AIS officers. Separate set of rules prevailing in M / 0 Railways have no bearing on the service conditions of AIS officers posted in M/o Railways.

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(d)The procedure for payment of pension and other retirement benefits to the AIS officers therefore, would be governed by DOPT’'s Office Memorandum dated 3/6/2004 and in respect of others, the instructions contained in D.O. dated 17/9/90 of Department of Pension and PW would prevail.

(e)The respective Ministries of the Cadre Controlling Authorities of the All India Services officers retiring from the Railways on central deputation will make necessary arrangement for payment of pension to them.

2. Ministry of Railways may take further necessary action in the matter to forward the pension papers of Shri A. K. Suri, IPS (DGRPF) on his superannuation from service to Ministry of Home Affairs.

3. This issues with the consultation of the Department of Pension and PW.

Sd/-(Sangeeta Singh) Director (Services)


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentices/12/3419 dated 14.11.2006

Sub:- 30th meeting of Central Apprenticeship Council held on 29th August 2006 in the Ministry of Labour.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2006/6/8 dated 11.9.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(MPP)2006/6/8 dated 11.9.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- 30th meeting of Central Apprenticeship Council held on 29th August 2006 in the Ministry of Labour.

During the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC) meeting it has been inter-alia decided to impose stiffer penalties for defaulting establishments for non-engagement of apprentices.

The Council agreed that :

1. A fine equal to the amount of stipend payable for unutilized seats per month will be imposed on the employer till the seat is filled up. 2. Powers should be given to Sub-divisional magistrates to impose penalty as it will lead to the disposal of the cases early. 3. A prior notice of 90 days should be given about exact no. of seats for which penalty is going to be imposed and the Industries which are coming under BFIR should be exempted.

You are requested to bring it to the notice of the concerned establishment of yours Railway and ensure that the seats allocated are fully utilized.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Transfer/10/3420 Dated 14.11.2006

Sub:- Inter-divisional transfer of Commercial staff.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/TR/22 dated 23.10.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2004/TR/22 dated 23.10.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Inter-divisional transfer of Commercial staff.

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In terms of the existing procedure contained in the then Board (CRB)'s D.O. letter No. V(SS) 81/Genl. dated 25.3.81, Ticket Checking staff suspected to be indulging in malpractices should, as a matter of policy, be invariably transferred on inter-divisional/inter zonal basis as a measure of campaign against rampant social evil and such of them as are fully exonerated or imposed only a penalty of censure on the conclusion of disciplinary action, may be transferred back on review by GM on request made by the staff concerned. 2. This issue came up for discussion in the DC/JCM Meeting with Board vide agenda item No. 30/2006 when the Staff Side desired review of the extant policy relating to inter-divisional/inter railway transfer of ticket checking staff suspected to be indulging in malpractices so as to consider transferring them back to their parent railway. The issue has arisen owing to bifurcation of Railway w.e.f 1.4.2003 when the staff transferred to different Division on the same Railway on administrative ground landed up in different Railway after the bifurcation.

3. The matter has since been considered by the Board. It has been decided that the request for transfer by the staff who were earlier shifted to another Division on administrative ground/vigilance ground, may be considered for transfer to their original Railway, but not to their original Division on Case to Case basis, subject to acceptance by both the concerned General Managers i.e. relieving and accepting. 4 The request will be considered only after completion of a minimum of six years' service by the concerned staff in the existing Division.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/17/3421 Dated 14.11.2006

Sub:- SCL to Sportspersons for attending the extensive training conducted under "Centre of Excellence Scheme" by Sports Authority of India clarification regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(Sports)2006/Policy/6(Clarifications) dated 25.10.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(Sports)2006/Policy/6(Clarifications) dated 25.10.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- SCL to Sportspersons for attending the extensive training conducted under "Centre of Excellence Scheme" by Sports Authority of India clarification regarding.

Ref.:- Board's letter No. E(Sports)2006/Policy/COE dt. 17.11.2000.

Please refer to Board's letter mentioned above regarding grant of Special Causal Leave to Railway sportspersons, who are selected by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to attend the training under "Centre of Excellence Scheme"

In this connection it is clarified that if a communication about the selection of Railway sportspersons for training under a "Centre of Excellence Scheme" is received even from the Zonal SAI Office, SCL in that case also may be granted to the sportspersons concerned, as per the instructions as contained in Board's letter dt. 17.11.2000, referred above.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/93/3405 Dated 15-11-2006

Sub:- Recruitment of Group 'D' staff on Indian Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No.E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62/Vol.II dated 01.11.2006 (RBE No. 164/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even number dated 18.7.2005 (RBE No.121/05) and 29.9.2005 (RBE No. 166/2005) were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No.195/2005 & 251/2005 respectively.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)-II/96/RR-1/62/Vol.II dated 01.11.2006 (RBE No. 164/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Recruitment of Group 'D' staff on Indian Railways. Ref: This office letter of even number dated 18.7.2005 (RBE No.121/2005) and 29.9.2005 (RBE No. 166/2005).

Please refer to Board's letter quoted above, wherein the powers for recruitment of Group 'D' staff was delegated to Zonal Railways.

The procedure for recruitment of Group 'D' staff has been reviewed by the Board. After detailed deliberations, it has now been decided that in partial modification of instructions contained in letters under reference, following procedure may be followed:- (i) The recruitment procedure for Group 'D' posts on the Railways will now consists of a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) followed by a written test of the successful candidates found fit in the PET. (ii) Separate notifications should be simultaneously issued by all the Zonal Railways on pre- defined dates after working out the Group 'D' vacancies of all Divisions/Workshops/Production Units and other organizations falling within the territorial jurisdiction of the Zonal Railway processing recruitment. (iii) For Physical Efficiency Test, a candidate can appear in the examination to be conducted by the Division where he/she is domiciled or the contiguous Division, in case if there is no railway line in his/her area. (iv) The individual Zonal Railway will then conduct written test for the candidates who have qualified the PET in the Divisions under their jurisdiction.

Zonal Railways may immediately make a critical and detailed assessment of vacancies including physical handicapped quota vacancies to be filled up so that notifications are issued simultaneously by them. Deputy Chief Personnel Officer, Recruitment Cell should have the vacancy position available with him by 15th November, 2006.

The ongoing recruitment process for Group 'D' selection where notification has already been published by a Zonal Railway will, however, be governed by the procedure contained in letters dated 18.7.2005 and 29.9.2005 referred to above.

Detailed guidelines will follow.

Estt. Rule No. 217/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/143/3511 Dated 20.11.2006

Sub:-Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20 dated 06.10.2006 (RBE No. 147/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even number dated 17.06.2005 and No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dt. 09.10.2003 were published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule.No.160/2005 & 53/2003 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20 dated 06.10.2006 (RBE No.147/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:-Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs.6500-10500.

As the Railways are aware 20% direct recruitment quota in the categories of Office Superintendent (OS) Gr.1I in the pay scale of Rs.5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector (PI) in the pay scale of Rs.6500-10500 as introduced vide para 11 of this Ministry's letter No. PC-III/2003/CRC/6 dt 09 10.2003 was replaced by Limited Departmental

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Competitive Examination (LDCE) quota to the extent of 20% of the posts in these categories vide this Ministry's letter of even number dt.17.06.2005 entrusting the responsibility of conducting LDCE to the RRBs.

2. The question of handling the task of holding LDCEs has been reviewed by the Board keeping in view the difficulties expressed by Chairmen, RRB/Chennai and RRB/Secunderabad mainly in view of the requirement of including descriptive type of questions for the written examinations for these categories. Earlier this issue was also raised by All India Railwaymen's Federation and Eastern Railway. It has now been decided in partial modification of instructions contained in this Ministry's letter dt.17.06.2005 and clarification issued vide letter dt.25.08.2005 that the LDCE for the categories of OS-II in grade Rs.5500-9000 and PI in grade Rs.6500-10500 may now be held by the Zonal Railways/PUs concerned, themselves.

3. All other conditions including the procedure for holding LDCEs as explained in para 3(II) of this Ministry's letter of even number dt.17.06.2005 will remain unaltered.

4. The indents, if any, pending with RRBs for holding the LDCE may be returned to Zonal Railway/ PU concerned for further action.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/144/3512 dated 20.11.2006

Sub:- Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect).

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM7/6 dated 22.9.2006 (RBE No. 138/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(NG)I-90/PM7/34 dated 25.4.1997 and 2.9.1998 and No. E(NG)I-2001/PM7/19 dt. 15.5.2002 were published as CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. Nos.114/97, 208/98 & 67/2002 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM7/6 dated 22.9.2006 (RBE No. 138/2006)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Lateral induction of skilled artisans Gr.III in the posts of Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel Elect).

As the Railways are aware in terms of instructions contained in this Ministry's letters no. E(NG)I-90/PM7/34 dated25.4.97 & 2.9.98, 50% of the posts in the category of Asstt. Loco Pilot (DieseI/Elect.) are required to be filled from amongst the volunteering Diesel/Elect. Loco Fitters Gr.III of Diesel/Electric Loco sheds with three years service failing which Diesel/Elec. Loco Fitters with less than three years service but total service of six years and Diesel/Electric Loco Group 'D' staff of Diesel/Electric loco sheds with a total service of six years in Diesel/Electric Loco Sheds having the qualification of course completed Act Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering trade or Matriculation with ITI as an additional preferable qualification with upper age limit of 35 years (40 years in the case of SC/ST).

1.1 Subsequently vide instructions issued in this Ministry's letter no. E(NG)I-2001/PM7/19 dated 15.5.2002 volunteering Group 'C' and Group 'D' technical staff of Workshops/Carriage & Wagon Depots/Elec(TRD)/Elec.(Gen) fulfilling the prescribed conditions of eligibility from those Seniority Units/Trades/Cadres where surplus staff has been identified were also made eligible to appear in the selection for induction/promotion as Asstt. Loco Pilots (Diesel/Elect.).

1.2 Further it has been clarified vide this Ministry's letter of even number dated 23.3.2006 that as the qualification of ITI has been prescribed only as an additional preferable qualification the eligible staff of specified units having the qualification of Matriculation but not ITI are also eligible to appear in the selection for induction/promotion as Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect) against 50% quota. 2. In this connection All India Railwaymen's federation had piointed out that there are a large number of vacancies of Asstt. Loco Pilots in the Railways and therefore instructions may be issued to the Railways that Skilled Artisans Grade-III having the qualification of Matriculation or Matriculation + ITI may be spared to appear in the selection

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for induction/promotion to the post of Asstt. Loco Pilot (DieseIlElect). The issue has also been raised as an agenda Item in the DC-JCM. The Railways are therefore directed to spare the eligible staff of Diesel/Elect. Loco Sheds for appearing in the selection for indiuction/promotion as Ast. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.).



Sub: Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/4 dated 22.09.2006 RBEstt. No.139/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry's letter of even number dt. 22.3.06 was published as CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 51/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/4 dated 22.09.2006 RBEstt. No.139/2006 addressed to the GM/SECR.

Sub:- Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as 'Selection'- deletion of heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" from the selection procedure.

Reference this Ministry's letter of even number dated 22.03.2006 enclosing therewith ACS No.183 on the above subject. 2. Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I, 1989 Edition should be amended as per ACS No.188 enclosed. DA- ACS No. 188

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT MANUAL VOLUME.I {1989 EDITION}

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.188. Chapter II, Section 'B' - Rules governing the promotion of Group 'C' staff.

Substitute the following for the existing Note(iv) after sub-para (g) of Para 219:

" Note (iv): In the case of selection for promotion as Motorman, distribution of marks amongst various headings in lieu of headings appearing in the table below Para 219(g) shall be as follows:

(Authority: Ministry of Railway's letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/4 dt.22.03.2006 and dt.22..9.2006)



Sub:- Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as JE Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in various departments.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-99/PM7/17 dated 23.10.2006 (RBE No. 160/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letters of even number dated 12.08.2002 and 23.6.2003 were published as CPO/GRC Estt.Srl.No.103/02 & CPO/BSP Estt.Rule.No.26/2003 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-99/PM7/17 dated 23.10.2006 (RBE No. 160/2006) addressed to the

Factors/Headings Maximum Marks Qualifying Marks 1 Professional ability 50 30 2 Record of Service 15 - 3 Seniority 15 - 4 Aptitude Test 20 Minimum cut off as may be decided by RDSO

TOTAL 100 60

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Sub:- Selection of Intermediate Apprentices from amongst skilled Artisans for absorption as JE Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in various departments.

Reference this Ministry’s letter of even No. dt. 12.08.02 revising the qualification of Matriculation to ITI/Act Apprenticeship pass or 10+2 in Science stream for appearing in the selection for induction as Intermediate Apprentice Mechanics in the category of JE Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000 in all departments wherever the system of induction of Inter Apprentice from serving employees is prevalent.

1.1 Further it was directed vide Board’s letter of even number dt. 23.06.2003 that the existing staff in service as on 12.8.02 who were eligible with pre-revised qualification of Matriculation may be allowed to appear in two consecutive selections held after the issue of the letter.

2. The matter has again been raised in the forum of DC-JCM. This was also discussed with both the Federations in a separate meeting held on 03.10.2006. The matter has been reconsidered by the Board and it has been decided that the existing staff in service as on 12.08.2002 who were eligible with pre-revised qualification of Matriculation may be allowed to appear in two more consecutive selections from 01.11.2006 onwards.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/57/3572 dated 21.11.06

Sub:- Prevention of cruelty to animals - Guidelines regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2006 GS 1-7 dt 12.9.2006 (RBE No. 130/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2006 GS 1-7 dt 12.9.2006 (RBE No. 130/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Prevention of cruelty to animals - Guidelines regarding.

A copy Of Department of Personnel & Training Memorandum No.30/9/2006-Welfare dated 26.5.2006 alongwith its Hindi version dated 3.8.2006 on the above subject is sent herewith for information and guidance. The position stated therein may also please be, brought to the notice of all Railway servants on your Railway/Unit for their information 'and strict compliance. DA- As above.

F.NO. 30/9/2006-Welfare GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING, NEW DELHI

Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New-Delhi-3

Dated:26.5.2006 OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Prevention of cruelty to animals – Guidelines reg .

It has been brought to the notice of this Department that a number of Associations have been engaging in dealing with the problem of stray animals in their areas on their own or through security guards appointed by them. It has also been reported that apart from beating animals etc. some of the associations have also been taking recourse to intimidating residents who may be feeding/tending some of the stray animals.

2 Section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty to animals Act, 1960 as amended from time to time provides that if any person beats, kicks, over-rides, over-drives, over-loads, tortures or otherwise treats any animals so as to subject it to

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unnecessary pain or suffering, he shall be punishable with fine and/ or imprisonment. In terms of the provisions of the Act, therefore, the Govt. servant who indulges in act of cruelty to animals will be making himself liable for action under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Besides, punishment under the Act, he would also make himself liable for action under CCS (Conduct) Rules for conduct unbecoming of a Govt. servant

3 It may be noted that for dealing with the problem of stray animals, there are designated agencies in Govt./local self-government organizations etc. such organizations regularly undertake inoculations, sterilization of female animals etc. Recognized Associations in Govt. colonies may approach such Institutions for redressal of their grievances. Un-recognised associations may also approach such bodies with their individual/collective grievances, but they shall refrain from pretending to represent the residents in general. Where there is no recognized association, grievances, if any, of the residents may be taken up with the Institutions through the AWO/Office of the CWO. However, all the problems of stay animals have to be handled within the institutional framework available and no association, recognized or unrecognized, shall take recourse to action on their own, either themselves or through any person employed by them like security guards etc.

4 While residents and Associations are free to address institutional agencies for redressal of grievances in this matter, no resident/association will interfere with the freedom of other residents in tending animals etc. Intimidation, in any form, is a criminal offence. Apart from action under appropriate criminal law, such persons will render themselves liable for action under the CCS conduct Rules.

Sd/-(M.S.Nagra) Under Secretary (Welfare), Tel no.24646961


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/142/3468 dated 21.11.06 Sub:- Procedure for holding selections to posts classified as ‘Selection’ posts.

Ref.:- CPO/GRC Estt. Srl. No. 266/1999 & CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 51/2006.

In terms of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2006/PM1/4 dated 22.3.06(RBE No. 35/06)[Estt. Rule No. 51/06], the para 219(g) of IREM Vol.I, 1989 Ed. has been amended and the marks to the heading "Personality, Address, Leadership, and Academic/Technical Qualification" have been deleted and redistributed towards the heading ‘Seniority’ and ‘Record of service’. Accordingly, the marks for ‘Seniority’ and ‘Record of service’ have been enhanced to 20 and 30 respectively. Therefore, it has been decided that, henceforth, the distribution of marks under the heading ‘Seniority’ and ‘Record of service’ will be as under:-

(1) For Seniority- The senior most employee will be allotted max. 20 marks and the junior most will be allotted min. 12 marks. The remaining employees will be allotted marks on seniority proportionately as per extant rules.

(2) For Record of service- Confidential reports for the last three years are to be considered. Marks are to be awarded depending upon the grading. The following marking pattern for assessing the CRs should be followed:-

Outstanding 5x2 = 10 marks Very Good 4x2 = 8 marks Good 3x2 = 6 marks Average 2x2 = 4 marks Below Average 1x2 = 2 marks

In addition to the confidential reports, the Service register should also be scrutinized for adding or deducting marks for awards and punishments respectively, to be decided by the Selection Committee. In any case the total marks that can be given under this head should not exceed 30. The above instructions will be applicable from the date of issue of this letter. Past cases decided otherwise need not be reopened. This has the approval of General Manager.

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No.P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/94/3458 dated 21.11.06

Sub:- Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dt 02.11.2006 (RBE No.165/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 18.01.2000 and 14.6.2006 were published as CPO/GRC Estt Srl No.34/2000 and CPO/BSP Estt Rule No. 123/2006 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dt 02.11.2006 (RBE No.165/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Appointment on compassionate grounds of ward/spouse of medically de-categorised staff on the Railways.

Attention is invited to para (5) of instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 14.6.2006, wherein, it has been stipulated that all those employees medically decategorised after issuance of Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/95/RC-1/94 dated 18.1.2000 will also be covered under the conditions stipulated in para (4) of letter dated 14.6.2006. 2. On some of the Railways instances have come to notice where all such cases including those where the employee has been medically decategorised after 14.6.2006 are also being submitted for General Manager’s consideration. With regard to the same, it is clarified that para (6) of Board’s letter dated 14.6.2006 is applicable only in those cases where employee have been medically decategorised between 18.1.2000 and 14.6.2006 and cases where decategorisation has occurred after 14.6.2006 may be dealt in the same way as done prior to issuance of Board letter dated 18.1.2000. Estt Rule No 224/2006 No.P-HQ/Ruling/LL & CC/21/3605 dated 21.11.06

Sub:- The Child Labour(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(LL)2006/AT/EC/1 dt 15.9.2006 (RBE No.134/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(LL)2006/AT/EC/1 dt 15.9.2006 (RBE No.134/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

A copy of Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1029(E) dated 10.7.2006 regarding Child Labour(Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 is sent herewith for information and necessary action. Board desire that wide publicity may be given to the Gazette Notification. DA- 1.

The Gazette of India: Extraordinary PART-II-Section 3- Sub section(ii)

Published by Authority New Delhi, Monday, July 10, 2006

Ministry of Labour and Employment (Child Labour Section)

Notification

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New Delhi the 10th July 2006

S.O. 1029(E)-In exercise of the prowers conferred by section 4 of the child Labour (prohibition and Regulation Act 1986( 61 of 1986), the Central Government hereby gives three months notice of intention to add the following occupation in the schedule to the said Act , namely:-

In the schedule to the said Act, in part A, under the heading “occupations” after tern (13) and the entry after thereto, the following items and entries shall be added namely:-

“(14) Employment of children as domestic workers or servants; (15)Employment of children in dhabas (road-side eateries), restaurants, hotels motels tea-shops resorts and other recreational centres”.

(F.No. S-27012/3/97.CL) S.K.SRIVASTAVA, Jt. Secy.

Footnote: The first notification to amend the schedule was issued vide number S.O.61, dated the 23rd December 1986 and subsequently the same was amended vide number:-

(1) S.O..404(E),dated the 5th june, 1989 (2) S.O.263(E),dated the 29th March,1994 (3) S.O.36(E),dated the 27th January, 1999

and last amended vide notification number S.O.293(E), dated the 10th May,2001.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Apprentice/13/3606 dated 21.11.06 Sub:- Forwarding of notification-reg.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/6/11 dt 8.9.2006 S.C.No.13 to M.C.8 (RBE No.126/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(MPP)2006/6/11 dt 8.9.2006 S.C.No.13 to M.C.8 (RBE No.126/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Forwarding of notification-reg.

Kindly find enclosed a copy of the Notification G.S. R. 117 dated 15th May,2006 published in Part II, section 3, sub-section(l) of the Gazette of India on 20th May, 2006 issued by Ministry of Labour & Employment Directorate General of Employment & Training relating to the revising of the entry qualification in respect of designated trades Foundry Man Sheet Metal Worker, Welder( Gas & Electric) and carpenter of amending the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 under the Apprentices Training Scheme, for information and necessary action. DA- As above.

EXTRACT FROM THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: PART II, SEC.3, SUB-SEC.(i)

Appearing on page Nos. 520-521 Dated 20-5-2006 MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (Directorate General of Employment and Training)

NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th May, 2006

G.S.R. 117.-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, namely:

1. (1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2006. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

2. In Schedule 1 to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992-

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(i) Under Group number 2,against serial number 2 relating to the Designated Trade Foundryman, in column 8, for the entry "Passed 10th class examination Under 10+2 system of-education or its equivalent", the entry "Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent" (passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th) shall be substituted; (ii) Under Group number 3-

(a) against serial number 2, relating to the Designated Trade Sheet Metal Worker, in column 8, for the entry "Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent" , the entry "Passed 8th class examination Under 10+2 System of education or its equivalent” (passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th) shall be substituted; (b) against serial number 3, relating to the Designated Trade Welder (Gas and Electric), in column 8, for the entry "Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent" , the entry "Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent"(passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th) shall be substituted;

(iii) Under Group number 5, against serial number 1, relating to the Designated Trade Carpenter, in column 8, for the entry "Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent", the entry "Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent" (passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th) shall be substituted;

[F. No, DGE&T-2(2)/2005-AP] R K. AHLUWALIA, Under Secy.

Footnote : The Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide GSR 356 dated 1st August, 1992 and subsequently amended vide S.O. 2144 dated 9..10-93, G.S.R. 497 dated 9-10-93,S.0.1041 dated 30-4-94, G.S.R. 432 dated 20-8-94, G.S.R.239(E) dated 23-3-95, G.S.R.433(E)dated 10-5.-95, G.S.R 806(E) dated 26-12-95, G.S.R 345(E) dated 3 1-7-96, G.SR 390 dated 14-9-96, G.SR 2650 dated 14-9-96, G.S.R 494 dated 9-11-96, S.O. 3159 dated 9-11-96, G.S.R 496 dated 9-11-96, G.S.R 521 dated 16-11-96, G.S.R 560(E) dated 10-12-96, G.S.R 561(E) dated 10-12-96, S.O. 860(E) dated 10-12-96, G.S.R. 269 dated 21-6-97, S.O. 1617 dated 21-6-97, G.S.R 293dated 10-7-97, G.S.R. 338 dated 25--9-97, G.S.R. 339dated 17-9-97, G.S.R 349 dated 25-9-97, G.S.R 691(E) dated 9-12-97, S.O. 847(E) dated 9-12-97, GSR l50(E) dated 28-3-98, G.S.R. 84 dated 11-4-98, G.S.R. 73(E) dated 7-2-2001, G.S.R. 188(E) dated 15-3-2001, G.S.R. 375(E) dated 18-5-2001, G.S.R. 656(E) dated 18-9-2002, S.O. 1017(E) dated 18-9-2002, G.S.R. 102 dated 25-2-2003, G.S.R. 300 dated 11-8-2003, G.S.R. 184 dated 25-5-2004 and last amended vide G.S.R. 5 dated 1-12-2005. Estt Rule No 226/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/146/3634 dated 30.11.06

Sub:- Scheme of GDCE - Pay fixation of running staff.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2004/RS-28 dt 15.9.2006 (RBE No.132/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2004/RS-28 dt 15.9.2006 (RBE No.132/2006)) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Scheme of GDCE - Pay fixation of running staff.

During the course of examination of a representation, it has come to notice of the Board that different methods are being followed while fixing the pay of running staff on their appointment to posts under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) Scheme. 2. It is advised that in the absence of specific orders from the Board to this effect, the benefit of reckoning of pay element for the purpose of fixation of pay of running staff on their appointment to the posts under the General Departmental Competitive Examination Scheme is not admissible. Further, the GDCE Scheme is voluntary in nature and the concerned staff are aware of the mode of fixation of pay on their appointment to a post under the said Scheme. Hence in such cases, pay fixation has to be effected without taking into account the 'pay element'.

3. Past cases decided otherwise need not be reopened. 4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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Sub:- Zonal Status of RDSO-Selection/LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’posts in RDSO.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(GP)2006/2/36 dt 14.9.2006 (RBE No.133/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2006/2/36 dt 14.9.2006 (RBE No.133/2006)) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Zonal Status of RDSO-Selection/LDCE for promotion to Group ‘B’posts in RDSO.

Consequent upon grant of status of Zonal Railway to RDSO and in consideration of the recommendations of the Committee set up for restructuring of RDSO, the Board have decided that, for promotion to Group'B' posts in RDSO through Se!ection/LDCE, the same set of rules/instructions that are applicable to Group'B' promotions in the different departments on the Zonal Railways, would apply.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/P&A/147/3636 dated 30.11.06

Sub:- Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF/2 dt 19.9.2006(RBE No.135/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 29.11.2005 and No. E(P&A)I-98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 were published as CPO/BSP Estt.Rule No.305/05 and 82/1998 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF/2 dt 19.9.2006 (RBE No.135/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Revision in the rate of Ration Money Allowance in respect of Non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel.

In terms of Board's order of even number dated 29.11.2005, non gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel upto the rank of Inspector Grade-I, scale Rs.6500-10500,) were entitled for Ration Money Allowance at par with Central Para Military Force (CPMF) personnel i.e. @ Rs.680/- per head per month w.e.f. 01.04.2005 to 31.03.2006. 2. It has now been decided to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs.680/- to Rs.722/- per head per month w.e.f. 01.04.2006 to 31.03.2007.

3. Accordingly, sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby accorded to revise the rate of Ration Money Allowance from Rs.680/- to Rs.722/- per head per month to non-gazetted RPF/RPSF personnel, upto the rank of Inspector Grade I, scale Rs.6500-10500 w.e.f. 01.04.2006 to 31.03.2007.

4. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in Board's letter No.E(P&A)I-98/ALL/RPF/1 dated 01.04.1998 shall remain unchanged.

5.This issues with the concurrence of finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.



Sub:- Issue of privilege passes/PTOs covering Jammu Tawi-Udhampur Section.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2006PS5-1/22 dt.20.9.2006(RBE No.136/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006PS5-1/22 dt 20.9.2006(RBE No.136/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Issue of privilege passes/PTOs covering Jammu Tawi -Udhampur Section.

NFIR has raised a demand for allowing Privilege Passes /PTOs on Jammu Tawi-Udhampur new line which has been opened for passenger traffic. The issue has been considered by Board and it has been decided that privilege passes/PTOs to railway employees and post retirement complimentary passes to retired railway employees may be issued covering Jammu Tawi-Udhampur Section also. 2.This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railway.


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/18/3638 dated 30.11.06

Sub:- Grant of LAP to Railway School teachers/staff under Rule 525(3) of IREC Vol. I, for scouts & guides activities.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2001/WE-6/14dt 4.10.2006 S.C. to M.C. No.1 (RBE No.146/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)2001/WE-6/14dt 4.10.2006 S.C. to M.C. No.1 (RBE No.146/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Grant of LAP to Railway School teachers/staff under Rule 525(3) of IREC Vol. I, for scouts & guides activities.

The issued regarding extending the benefit of Rule-525(3)of IREC VOL.I, fifth edition1985(second reprint edition-2003) in the case of railway school teachers/staff for undertaking scouts and guides activities has been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways.

2. It has been decided in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Secondary & Higher Education) and the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel &"Training) that a railway servant serving in a railway school shall be entitled to Leave on Average Pay under and subject to provisions of Rule-525(3) of IREC Vol. I, fifth Edition-1985 (second reprint edition-2003) in respect of the vacation or a portion thereof not availed/foregone for undertaking scouts and guides activities as per orders of the competent authority,

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



No. P-HQ/Ruling/D&A/58/3750 Dated 13.12.06

Sub:- Review of Suspension of Railway Servants.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004 RG 6-8 dated 20.10.2006 (RBE No. 159/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Ministry of Railway's letter of even no. dated 18.7.2006 and 19.7.2006 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule No 150/2006 & 151/2006 respectively.

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Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A) 2004 RG 6-8 dated 20.10.2006 (RBE No. 159/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Review of Suspension of Railway Servants.

As the Railways are aware, Rule 5 of Railway Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1968 dealing with the subject of suspension has been amended vide notification of even number dated 18.7.2006 to provide that an order of suspension will be reviewed before expiry of 90 days from the date of order and shall not be valid after 90 days unless extended after review for a further period, before expiry of 90 days. The review of suspension is to be made by the competent authority on the recommendation of the review committee constituted for the purpose. The amended provisions have to come into force on the expiry of 90 days from the date of publication of the notification in the Gazette of India. The notification has been published in the Gazette of India on July 29, 2006. The amended provisions thus will come into force w.e.f. 27.10.2006. 2. It has been made very clear in para 4 of Board's letter of even number dated 19.7.2006 that lapsing of an order of suspension on account of failure to review the same will be viewed seriously. Railways etc. should therefore ensure that no order of suspension lapses merely because the competent authority failed to review it within the stipulated period. An appropriate and adequate machinery should be available on the Railways etc. to review the orders of suspension and decide about their extension, where necessary before the expiry of 90 days from the date of order of suspension. Railways may consider setting up Cells wherever felt necessary to closely monitor the suspension cases so that the amended provisions are enforced fully and completely. Estt Rule No 232/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/98/3828 dated 13.12.06 Sub:- Eligibility of divorced/widowed daughter for grant of Family Pension

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/98/PN 1/4 dt 13.10.2006 (RBE No.152/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 16.3.2005 was published as Estt. Rule No. 86/05.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No F(E)III/98/PN 1/4 dt 13.10.2006 (RBE No.152/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Eligibility of divorced/widowed daughter for grant of Family Pension.

Instructions were issued vide Board's letter of even number dated 16.3.2005, for grant of family pension to widowed/divorced daughters even after attaining the age of 25 years subject to fulfillment of all other conditions prescribed in the case of son/daughter. These instructions were based on the corresponding instructions issued by Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DOP&PW), nodal department of the Government on pensionary matters vide O.M. No. 1/19/03 -P&PW (E) dated 25.8.2004. The said instructions dt. 25.8.2004 were not clarificatory enough as regards entitlement to family pension. In cases where divorce/widowhood takes place after attaining the age of 25 years. Pending receipt of clarification from DOP&PW, it was decided by the Board to insert a stipulation vide para 3 (i) of Board's instructions dt. 16.3.2005 to the effect that a divorced/widowed daughter shall be eligible for sanction of family pension provided the divorce with or death of her husband takes place before her attaining 25 years of age.

2. The matter has since been under consideration in Board's office in consultation with the DOP&PW and it has now been clarified by the DOP&PW that family pension is admissible to widowed /divorced daughters irrespective of the fact that the divorce/Widowhood takes place after attaining the age of 25 years or before attaining that age, subject to other conditions being satisfied.

3. In view of the above clarification, para 3 (i) of Board's letter of even no. dt. 16.3.2005 shall stand modified as under:-

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"(i) family pension shall be admissible to divorced/widowed daughter from 25.8.2004 or from the date of divorce/widowhood or from the date on which her turn for family pension materialises, whichever is later".


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/148/3829 dated 14.12.06

Sub:- Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2005-2006.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)II-2006/Bonus-1dt 9.10.2006 (RBE No.148/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(P&A)II-2006/Bonus-1dt 9.10.2006(RBE148/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2005-2006.

The President is pleased to decide that all Group C and D RPF/RPSF personnel, who are not eligible for Bonus under the existing Productivity Linked Bonus scheme on the Railways, may be granted ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 (thirty) days emoluments for the financial year 2005-2006, without any eligibility wage ceiling. The calculation ceiling of Rs 2500/- will remain unchanged.

2. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:- a) Only those Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel who were in service on 31.3.2006 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2005-2006 will be eligible for payment under these orders . Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible personnel for period of continuous service during the year ranging from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded to the nearest number of months). b) The quantum of ad-hoc bonus will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling, whichever is lower. To calculate ad-hoc bonus for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will thereafter be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of Rs.2500/-(where actual average emoluments exceed Rs2500), ad-hoc bonus for thirty days would work out to Rs.2500x30/30.4 = Rs.2467.10 (rounded off to Rs.2467/-).

c) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee. d) In the matter where the aforesaid provisions are silent, clarificatory orders issued vide this ministry’s letter No.E(P&A)II-88/Bonus-3 dated 29.12.1988 as amended from time to time, would hold good. e) All the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel, regardless of whether they are in uniform or out of uniform and regardless of place of their posting, shall be eligible onIy for ad-hoc bonus in terms of these orders.



No.P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/23/3830 dated 14.12.06

Sub:- Amendment of provisions relating to Staff Benefit Fund- Chapter 8 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Volume I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2005/FU-1/5dt 9.10.2006 (RBE No.149/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. E(W) 2004/FU-1/1 dt. 12-3-2004 was published as Estt. Rule No. 125/2004.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2005/FU-1/5dt 9.10.2006 (RBE No.149/2006)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Amendment of provisions relating to Staff Benefit Fund- Chapter 8 of Indian Railway Establishment Code

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Volume I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003).

In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to direct that Rules 804 and 805 of Chapter-8 of Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-I be amended as per enclosed Advance Correction Slip No.100.

2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Encl.- Advance correction Slip.

INDIAN RAILWAY ESTABLISHMENT CODE VOLUME-I (5th Edition 1985) (Second Reprint Edition-2003) CHAPTER-8

Railway Staff Benefit Fund Advance Correction Slip No. 100 (Rule-804 & 805)

(1) Sub-Rule (3) may be added in Rule-804 as follows:

(3) Unpaid Wages beyond three years.

(Authority: Board's letters no. E(LL)84-AT/PW/ l-4 dt. 14-3-89 and 94-AC II/21/9, dated 27-1-1997) (2) Rule 805 (1) may be substituted by the following :

In addition to the credits to the Fund detailed in Rule 804, there shall be credited to the fund on the 1st April of each financial year an annual grant from the revenues of the Railway at a per capita rate of Rs.30.00 based on the sanctioned strength of non-gazetted Railway employees, permanent and temporary, as on the 31 st March, posts charged to capital being excluded. The Fund shall be credited provisionally on the 1st April each year with an amount equal to the contribution for the previous year, the necessary adjustment being made as soon as the correct amount of the contribution has been determined. The distribution of Rs.30/- amongst different activities will be as under:

(i) General activities viz. Education, recreation, amusement, cultural, relief of distress, sickness and miscellaneous items:

(a) Education Rs.4.75 (b) Recreation other than sports Rs.2.25 (c ) Inter- Railway Cultural Competition Rs.0.50 (d) Relief of distress, sickness, etc. Rs.7.50 (e) Women empowerment activities Rs.0.50 (f) Miscellaneous Rs.0.50 (ii) Sports activities Rs.5.00 (iii) Scouts activities Rs.3.50 (iv) Recreational facilities to Officers and Supervisory staff Rs.3.00 (v) Indigenous system of medicine including Homoeopathy Rs.2.50 Total Rs.30.00

(Authority: Board's letter no. E(W)2004/FU-1/1 dated 12-3-2004)

(3) Note 3 below Rule 805(2) may be substituted as follows:-

Based on the overall per capita contribution of Rs.5.00 for sports activities, sports allotments shall continue to be made by the Ministry of Railways in consultation with the Railway Sports Promotion Board, to the Railways/ Production Units. Similarly, allotment of Rs.3.50 for scouting activities and Rs.0.50 for Inter Railway Cultural Competitions will also be made by the Ministry of Railways. Therefore, allotment for Rs.9.00 will be made centrally by Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Thus, augmentation to the SBF by the Railways will be at the rate of Rs.21.00 per capita (Rs.30.00 minus Rs.9.00).

(Authority: Board's letter no. E(W)2004/FU-l/l dated 12-3-2004)

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Sub:- Written examinations conducted for promotion within and to Group 'C' - Preparation of Question Banks.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/34 dt 6.11.2006(RBE No.168/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter Nos. E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dt.08.03.2002, E(NG)I-2006/PM1/18 dt.30.08.2006, E(NG)I-2004/PM1/25 dt.21.09.2004 and E(NG)I-2004/PM1/25 dt.23.09.2005 were published as Estt. Srl. No. 36/2002, Estt. Rule Nos. 161/06, 329/04 & 249/05 respectively. Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(NG)-2006/PM1/34dt6.11.2006(RBE No.168/2006)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Written examinations conducted for promotion within and to Group 'C' - Preparation of Question Banks.

As the Railways are aware the issue of failures of senior staff in written tests held for promotion to and within and to Gr. ‘C' posts has been taken up by the federations in the past. The Ministry of Railways after considering the same have taken following measures in this direction:- (i) Setting up of objective type questions to the extent of 50% (in the range of 45%-55%) of the total marks prescribed for the written test in highest grade selection post vide this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I-2000/PM1/41 dt.08.03.2002. This provision has been extended to lower grade selection posts also vide this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I-2006/PM1/18 dt.30.08.2006.

(ii) Preparation of question papers for written test having a practical bias i.e. question papers should be designed to test the ability of the candidates to tackle the practical problems they are likely to face rather than their theoretical knowledge vide this Ministry's letter No.E(NG)I-2004/PM1/25 dt.21.09.2004; and (iii) Permitting the candidates to take away the question papers with them after the examination is over vide this Ministry's' letter No.E(NG)I-2004/PM1/25 dt.23.09.2005.

2. The issue of 'Problems in Selections' has again been raised by AIRF in the PREM meeting indicating that the main irritants in the conduct of selections are delay in issue of notification, repeated cancellation of the notification/cancellation of panels for one reason or the other, large number of failures of senior employees in the selection and declaration of short panels keeping vacancies in the cadre and so on. It has been inter-alia suggested by the Federation that question banks with model answers may be prepared for each department and grade for filling up the posts classified as selection.

3. In this connection it may be mentioned that the provisions relating to the procedure to be followed by the Zonal Railways for holding selection are contained in Chapter II Section B, IREM, Vol. I,1989 Edition. Detailed administrative instructions covering inter-alia the issues raised by the Federation have also been issued by this Ministry from time to time. The issue of preparation of question banks has also been considered by this Ministry and it has been decided that Zonal Railways should prepare question banks for each department and grade covering the complete syllabus and circulate the same to the staff concerned. It may, however, be noted that there will not be any mandatory limit of questions/exams from the question banks only and secondly, holding of selections will not be postponed/delayed due to non-circulation of question banks. The question banks so prepared should also be updated regularly in accordance with the changing technology and job requirements. Estt Rule No 236/2006

No.P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/99/3832 dated.14.12.06

Sub:- Applicability of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 in respect of those appointed prior to 1.4.04 and put on induction training.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)III/2004/NPS/1. dt 14.11.2006 (RBE. No. 169/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)III/2004/NPS/1.dt 14.11.2006 (RBE No. 169/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Applicability of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 in respect of those appointed prior to 1.4.04 and put on induction training.

A copy of DOP & PW's O.M. No.38/58/06-P&PW(A) dated 11th October, 2006 is forwarded herewith for information and compliance. The orders contained therein apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways. CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 referred to in the said O.M. corresponds to Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

No. 38/58/06-P&PW(A)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G., and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003. Dated the 11 th October, 2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Applicability of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in respect of those appointed prior to 1.4.04 and put on induction training.

The undersigned is directed to say that the Staff Side of the National Council (JCM) have pointed out that the period spent on induction training by employees after their appointment is treated as qualifying service for pension. Staff Side of National Council (JCM) has sought clarification whether such of those employees who were appointed prior to 1.1.04 and put on induction training may be treated as covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules

2. The request made by- Staff Side of the National council (JCM) has been examined and it is clarified that the employees who were put on induction training after their appointment prior to 1.1.04 and are paid salary from that date would be covered under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

Sd/- (M.P.Singh), Director (PP) Tele fax No. 24624802


No.P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/149/3833 dated.14.12.06


A copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 S.No.PC-V/480 dt 6.11.2006 (RBE. No. 167/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 14.6.2006 was published as Estt. Rule no. 137/06.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No PC-V/97/I/7/14 S.No.PC-V/480 dt 6.11.2006 (RBE. No. 167/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.


In continuation of Ministry of Railways letter of even number dated 14.06.2006 (S.No.PC-V/472, RBE No.77/2006) revising the rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 1.1.2006 in respect of Railway servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scale of pay, the revised rate of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 1.7.2006 would be as follows:

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Pay up to Rs.3500 p.m.

Pay above Rs.3500 and up to Rs.6000 p.m.


1.7.2006 346% 259%(Rs.12110) 224%(Rs.15540) NOTE:- Amount within brackets represent the minimum amount payable per month as Dearness Allowance to employees in the different pay ranges.




No. P-HQ/Ruling/General/74/3834 dated.15.12.06

Sub:- Change in Designation of Physiotherapist on Railways.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/O&M/10/1 dt.08/11/06 is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/O&M/10/1 dt.08/11/06 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Change in Designation of Physiotherapist on Railways.

Consequent upon the introduction of Junior Scale Grade Rs. 8000-13500 in, the category of Physiotherapists on Railways, the issue of change in designation in the cadre of Physiotherapist was under consideration by the Board. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have now decided to revise the designations of Physiotherapists as under:

S.NO SCALE EXISTING DESIGNATION REVISEDDESIGNATION 1 RS.7500-12000/ ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPY

OFFICER ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFICER

2 RS.8000-13500/ ASSISTANT PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFICER

ASSISTANT DIVISIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFICER

When physiotherapist is promoted to senior scale (Rs 10,000-15200/-) the designation would be Divisional Physiotherapy Officer.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Leave Rules/19/3835 dated 15.12.06

Sub:-Grant of Study Leave/EOL for study purpose to Medical Officer -clarification regarding.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(O)III-2006/PL/03 dt17.10.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. F(E)III/2005/LE-1/1 dt. 23.2.05 was published as Estt. Rule No. 65/2005.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(O)III-2006/PL/03 dt17.10.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Grant of Study Leave/EOL for study purpose to Medical Officer - clarification regarding.

Ref: East Coast Railway's letter No.ECoR/Pers/Gaz /Med/Study Leave (policy) dated 03.04..06.

As per extant instructions regarding grant of Study Leave to Medical Officers of Indian Railways circulated vide in Board's letter No. F(E)III/2005/LE-1/1 dated 23.02.05 not more than three medical officers on each of the 16 zonal Railways and not more than one medical officer on each of the Production Units may be granted study leave in a year. Further, General Managers, while considering proposals for grant of study leave, shall satisfy themselves

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that more than the required number of specialists are not already available and that the work can be managed without substitute during the absence of the officers, who have been granted study leave.

2. In the background of these instructions, the points raised by the East Coast Railway in their letter under reference have been examined in Board's office in consultation with Director General, Railway Health Services and the Finance Directorate and the position is clarified as under:

Points raised Clarification (i) Whether in a year more than 3 doctors can be sanctioned Study Leave by the Zonal Railways at a time.

(i) Every year upto three doctors can be sanctioned Study Leave/EOL for study purpose. In other words, in a block of two year period not more than 6 doctors (not more than 3 doctors in each year) can be sanctioned Study Leave/EOL.

(ii) In view of reduction in number of Railway Medical Officers due to recent up gradation of IRMS Cadre, whether it is still necessary to keep the posts of Medical Officers vacant to the extant the have been sanctioned Study Leave and whether Contract Doctors can be engaged against the vacant posts in exigencies.

(ii) While sanctioning Study Leave/EOL the General Manager shall satisfy himself that the work can be managed without substitute during the absence of Medical Officers proceeding on Study Leave/EOL. Therefore, contract doctors can not be engaged to fill the vacancies arising out of Medical Officers who are sanctioned Study Leave/EOL for study purpose.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/100/3836 dated.15.12.06

Sub:- Grant of enhanced ex-gratia to the surviving State Railway Provident Fund (contributory) [SRPF(C)] retirees.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.F(E)III/98/PN1/Ex.Gr./3 dt 15.11.2006 (R.B.E.No.170/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex.Gr./5 dated 27.1.1998 and No.F(E)III/2001/PN1/Ex-gratia/6 dated 14.2.2001 were published as Estt. Srl. Nos. 41/98 & 64/2001 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. No.F(E)III/98/PN1/Ex.Gr./3 dt 15.11.2006 (R.B.E.No.170/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Grant of enhanced ex-gratia to the surviving State Railway Provident Fund (contributory) [SRPF(C)] retirees.

Based on the recommendations of Vth Central Pay Commission as accepted by the Government, instructions were issued vide Board's letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex.Gr./5 dated 27.1.1998 for grant of basic ex-gratia at the rate of Rs. 600/- per month w.e.f. 1.11.1997 to the surviving SRPF(C) beneficiaries who retired between the period from 1st April, 1957 to 31st December, 1985 subject to the condition that such persons should have rendered at least 20 years of continuous service prior to their superannuation. The SRPF(C) retirees, who have been sanctioned ex-gratia in terms of these instructions, are also entitled to Dearness Ex-gratia and Dearness Relief as per the instructions issued from time to time.

2. This Ministry has since been receiving representations from the SRPF(C) retirees, who are in receipt of ex-gratia in terms of the above instructions, to enhance the amount of ex-gratia. The matter has also been raised in the DC/JCM meeting by the Staff Side. The matter has now been considered and the President is pleased to enhance the existing amount of ex-gratia of Rs. 600/- p.m. being paid to the surviving SRPF (C) retirees at the following rates w.e.f. 1st November, 2006:

Group of service to which SRPF(C)retiree belonged at the time of retirement

Enhanced amount of basic Ex-gratia

(1) Group ‘A’ service Rs.3000/- (ii) Group ‘B’ service Rs.1000/- (iii) Group “C” service Rs.750/- (iv) Group ‘D’ service Rs.650/-

These beneficiaries shall be entitled to payment of dearness ex-gratia @ 50% of the enhanced basic ex-gratia and

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dearness relief @ 29% of enhanced ex-gratia plus dearness ex-gratia w.e.f. 1st November, 2006. They shall also be entitled to receive dearness relief at revised rates as and when the rates of dearness relief undergo upward revision. 3. These instructions shall not be applicable to families of deceased SRPF© retirees. The entitlement of families of such deceased SRPF(C) retirees shall continue to be governed by the instructions contained in Board's letter No. F(E)III/97/PN1/Ex.gratia/3 dt. 31.12.1997 and the related instructions on dearness ex-gratia as also dearness relief issued from time to time.

4. The head of office or department, which sanctioned existing ex-gratia payment authority, shall prepare revised ex-gratia payment authority at the enhanced rates as in para 2 above suo motu, in lieu of the existing ex-gratia payment authority of Rs. 600/-. As indicated in Board's letter No. F(E)III/2001/PN1/Ex-gratia/6 dated 14.2.2001, the names of spouse and dependent children, who may become eiigibie for ex-gratia on the death of SRPF(C) retirees, shall also be included in the revised ex-gratia payment authority with further authorization for release of ex-gratia to the spouse @ Rs. 605/- per month along with dearness ex-gratia and dearness relief on production of certificate of death of SRPF(C) retiree and a certificate to the effect that the spouse has not remarried. The head of office shall send the revised ex-gratia authority to the concerned Accounts Officer. The Accounts Officer, after exercising necessary checks, shall cause the revised ex-graia payment authority to be issued. The payment of exgratia to the dependent children at the rate as applicable to the spouse as and when their turn comes, shall be authorized on receipt of application from them.

5. Necessary action to issue revised ex-gratia payment authority at the enhanced rates of ex-gratia in terms of these orders may be taken immediately and a report on group-wise number of cases so revised may be sent to Board's office.


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Retirement benefits/101/3837 dated 15.12.06

Sub:- Commutation of pension on voluntary retirement.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/ACII/21/8 dt.9.11.2006 (RBA.No.57/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.2006/ACII/21/8 dt.9.11.2006(RBA.No.57/2006)addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Commutation of pension on voluntary retirement.

Enclosed please find copies of Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pension's OM no. 34/3/2006-P & PW (G) dated 29.6.2006 and letter of even no. dated 27.9.2006, on the above subject, which are self-explanatory. It is requested that special checks may be organized on your Railways to rule out similar instances of excess payment to employees. The amount overpaid, if any, may be recovered from the pensioners besides fixing responsibility for incorrect calculation of commuted value. A feedback on the action taken in this regard may also be sent for Board's information.

N034/3/2006-P&PW(G)

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension &PW Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi, 29th June, 2006

OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Commutation of Pension on voluntary retirement

It has been brought to the notice of this Department that in certain cases where Central Government employees have taken voluntary retirement a few days before the date of their superannuation, the commuted value of pension has

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been calculated by using the higher commutation values than those actually applicable without taking into consideration the age on the next birthday of the retiring employee, thus, causing considerable financial loss to the Government. 2. In such cases, the Commuted value of pension does not appear to have been computed according to the provisions of Rule 6 and Rule 8 of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules 1981. Rule 6 ibid, clearly stipulates, interalia, that the commutation of pension becomes absolute on the date following the date of retirement. Further, according to Rule 8 ibid, the lump sum payable to the retiring Government Employee is calculated in accordance with the prescribed commuted values in consonance with the age on his/her next birthday and such values are applicable on the date on which the commutation becomes absolute.

3. All such cases where above procedure has not been followed and lump sum of commuted value of pension has been paid in excess of what would have been due, may be reviewed immediately and the excess amount wherever paid, may be recovered from the pensioners according to the relevant rules along with interest at the prescribed rates. The details of such cases along with the details of excess amount recovered/ to be recovered thereform may also be sent to this Department within a month.

4. All Ministries/ Departments may take appropriate departmental action against the erring officials who were/are responsible for wrong calculation of commuted value of pension and excess payment thereof causing financial loss to the Government.

5. All Ministries/Departments may kindly ensure that such discrepancies do not re-occur.

Sd/-(M.P.Singh) Director

No.34/3/2006-P&PW(G) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Ministry OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONERS WELFARE

Lok Nayak Bhawan, NEW DELHI New Delhi 110 003, 27th September 2006 Subject: Commutation of Pension on voluntary retirement.

Please refer to your letter No.2006/ AC-II/21/8 dated 31st August, 2006 on the subject mentioned above. 2. It has been brought to the notice of this Department that in certain cases where Central Government employees have taken voluntary retirement a few days before the date of their superannuation, the commutation of pension has been calculated by using the higher commutation values than those actually applicable without taking into consideration the age on the next birthday of the retiring employees, thus, causing considerable financial loss to the Government.

3. To make above O.M. clear, an illustrative calculations has been made as under:

Suppose Mr.X working as a Group' A' officer in Central Government in pay scale of Rs.14300-18300 has taken voluntary retirement just 2 days before his actual date of superannuation, his department has computed erroneously the amount of Commutation of Pension as under:

Basic Pension : Rs 7300/ Date of birth : 5th June, 1945 Date of superannuation : 30th June, 2005 Date of voluntary Retirement : 28.6.2005

Calculation of value of commutation of pension (a) (7300 X 40%) X 12X 10.13 = RS.3,54,955 * *This is an incorrect amount of commuted value of pension. The correct amount should have been as under (b) (7300 X 40%) X 12X 9.81 = Rs.3,43,742

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Thus an excess amount of Rs.11,213/- was paid.

4. Higher commutation factor is applicable if Mr.X would have taken voluntary retirement before his actual date of birthday (i.e.5.6.2005). In case Mr. X takes voluntary retirement after the date of birthday, a lower commutation factor would be applicable as per Commutation Table.

Sd/- (M.P. Singh), Director


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Training & Develop/74/3838 dated.15.12.06

Sub:- Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE Quota

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(MPP)2005/3/40 dt.30.10.2006(RBE.No.163/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even No. dated 31.07.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No. 209/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. .E(MPP)2005/3/40 dt.30.10.2006(RBE.No.163/2006) is addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub: Training Modules for OS-II and Personnel Inspector through LDCE Quota.

In Continuation of Board's letter of even number dated 31.7.06 enclosing therein the Approved Training Modules for Stage-wise Training- of Personnel Department, find enclosed the training module No.P-106 under Pers-10 which has' inadvertently been left out.

This disposes off RWF’S letter no .RWF/TRG-39/984 dated 8.9.2006. DA- Training module, P-106.

Module P-106 ACTIVITY CENTRE Personnel Training Centre Jodhpur DESIGNATION OS-II Selected for LDCE Quota DESCRIPTION Initial Course SUBJECT Railway Housing (Rly. Qtrs. Allotment) policy DURATION 1 day Sl. No. MODULE CONTENTS Sl. No. MODULE CONTENTS 1 Policy for quarter allotment 2 Entitlement of Rly. Accommodations 3 Allotment of Rly. Quarters 5 Area Housing committees

4 Rent of Rly. Accommodations


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pay & Allowances/150/3839 dated.15.12.06

Sub:- Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-7-2006.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2006/HW-1 dt7.11.2006 (RBE.No.166/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 04.5.2006 and No. PC-V/97/I/ 7/14 dated 12.9.2006 were published as Estt. Rule Nos. 106/06 & 162/06 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2006/HW-1 dt7.11.2006 (RBE.No.166/2006) is addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 1-7-2006.

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Consequent to sanction of an additional installment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministry's letter No.PC-V/97/I/ 7/14 dated 12.9.2006, the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures 'A' and 'B' of Board's letter of even number dated 4.5.2006 stand revised with effect from 1.7.2006 as indicated at Annexure 'A’ in respect of 'Continuous', 'Intensive', 'Excluded" categories and workshop employees, and as indicated at Annexure ‘B’ in respect of 'Essentially Intermittent' categories respectively.


ANNEXURE 'A' Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.7.2006 for 'Intensive, 'Continuous' and 'Excluded' categories and Workshop staff at the various places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1', 'B-2', and ordinary localities including 'C'

class cities. S.



(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) 1 2,550-2605 23.80 23.65 23.50 23.35 23.20 2 2,606-2790 24.85 24.75 24.60 24.45 24.30 3 2,791-3230 28.05 27.80 27.55 27.40 27.10 4 3,231-3,440 30.95 30.70 30.50 30.35 30.00 5 3,441-4,125 35.00 34.75 34.50 34.35 34.05 6 4,126-4,270 39.20 38.90 38.60 38.35 37.80 7 4,271-4,480 40.80 40.50 40.20 39.95 39.40 8 4,481-4,630 42.40 42.10 41.85 41.55 41.00 9 4,631-4,870 44.15 43.90 43.60 43.30 42.75

10 4871-5,165 46.55 46.30 46.00 45.70 45.15 11 5,166-5,465 49.25 48.95 48.70 48.40 47.85 12 5,466-6,210 53.95 53.65 53.40 53.10 52.55 13 6,211-6,655 59.30 59.00 58.75 58.45 57.90 14 6,656-6,955 62.65 62.35 62.10 61.80 61.25 15 6,956-7,850 & above 68.00 67.75 67.45 67.20 66.65

ANNEXURE 'B' Rates of Night Duty Allowance with effect from 1.7.2006 for 'Essentially Intermittent' categories at the various

places classified as 'A-1', 'A', 'B-1', 'B-2', and ordinary localities including 'C' class cities. S.



(Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) 1 2,550-2605 15.85 15.75 15.65 15.55 15.45 2 2,606-2790 16.55 16.50 16.40 16.30 16.20 3 2,791-3230 18.70 18.55 18.35 18.25 18.05 4 3,231-3,440 20.65 20.45 20.35 20.25 20.00 5 3,441-4,125 23.35 23.15 23.00 22.90 22.70 6 4,126-4,270 26.15 25.95 25.75 25.55 25.20 7 4,271-4,480 27.20 27.00 26.80 26.65 26.25 8 4,481-4,630 28.25 28.05 27.90 27.70 27.35

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9 4,631-4,870 29.45 29.25 29.05 28.85 28.50 10 4871-5,165 31.05 30.85 30.65 30.45 30.10 11 5,166-5,465 32.85 32.65 32.45 32.25 31.90 12 5,466-6,210 35.95 35.75 35.60 35.40 35.05 13 6,211-6,655 39.55 39.35 39.15 38.95 38.60 14 6,656-6,955 41.75 41.60 41.40 41.20 40.85 15 6,956-7,850 & above 45.35 45.15 44.95 44.80 44.45

Estt Rule No 244/2006 No.P/SECR/Ruling/Promotion/145/3927 Dated 28.12.2006

Sub: Introduction of LDCE quota in the categories of OS-II scale Rs. 5500-9000 and Personnel Inspector scale Rs. 6500-10500.

Ref: Estt. Rule No.160/2005- Corrigendum.

Please refer to CPO/BSP Estt. Rule No. 160/2005. In the attached Annexure-I (Syllabus for the post of OS Gr.-II), below Sr. No.-15 Man-Power planning (sub head- Redeployment of surplus staff), Sr. No. 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 should be read as Sr. No. 16,17,18,19,20 & 21. Accordingly, syllabus for the post of OS Gr.-II will be as under:

Annexure-I

Enclosure to Ministry of Railway's Letter No. E(NG)I-2005/PM1/20 dated 17.6.2005 Syllabus for the post of OS Gr-II

1. Officer procedure. a. Dak handling. b. Maintenance of files. c. Record keeping. d. Maintenance of statistics.

2. Writing skill. a. Letter/DO writing. b. Notifications. c. Note writing. d. Speaking orders.

3. Award of works in works programme. 4. Procedure for stores procurement. 5. Railway Organizational structure. 6. Railway Housing (Rly. Qtrs. Allotment) Policy. 7. Uniform policy. 8. Booking of Running staff and non running traveling staff. 9. Discipline & Appeal rules and Conduct Rules. 10. Recognition of Trade Unions. Facilities to office bearers of recognized unions/Associations. Dealing with

unrecognized unions/Associations. 11. Medical examination and facilities available to Railway employees. 12. Audit and Accounts narrative report. Draft Paras and their disposal. 13. Cannons of financial propriety. 14. Classification of demands of grants. 15. Man-Power Planning o Vacancy Bank register.

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o Creation of Posts. o Bench Marking. o Supernumerary posts. o Redeployment of surplus staff.

16. Pay and allowances. 17. Pass Rules.

18. Leave Rules. 19. Railway Pension Rules. 20. General Conditions of service. 21. Hours of Employment Regulations.

Note: Questions set in the paper will be normally to assess the writing and analytical power of the Candidates w.r.t. various topics as above which circumscribe various ministerial staff. Efforts should be not to tilt the balance in favour of one particular discipline.

Estt. Rule No. 245/2006 No. P-HQ/Ruling/Recruitment/95/38 Dated 28.12.2006

Sub:- Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in in-service selection/promotion to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway.

A copy of DG/RDSO/LKO’s letter No. PT/PP/1.1.4 dated 29.11.2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. DG/RDSO/LKO’s letter of even no. dated 29.9.2006/3.10.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No.210/2006. Copy of DG/RDSO/LKO’s letter No PT/PP/1.1.4 dated 29.9.2006 addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Modification & corrigendum in procedure for application of aptitude tests in in-service selection/promotion to safety categories of staff on Indian Railway.

Ref: Rly. Bd's letter No. E(NG)I-2002/PMl/31 dated 20.07.2006.

Kindly refer to English version of this office letter of even no. dated 29.09.2006/3.10.2006. Please read "in-service selection/promotion" instead of "direct recruitment" in the subject and para 1 of the letter.

2.The typographical mistake is regretted.



Sub:- Issue of passes to other apprentices- amendment to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993).

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)2006PS5-1/27 dated 22.11.2006 (RBE No. 171/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No E(W)2006PS5-1/27 dated 22.11.2006 (RBE No. 171/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub:- Issue of passes to other apprentices- amendment to Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993).

In terms of item '10' (Other Apprentices) of Schedule VII (Special Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) apprentices and trainees against Group 'c' except the Apprentices Act posts may be given the

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class of pass (for self only) on the basis of minimum of pay of the post or grade to which they are to be appointed on completion of their apprenticeship, in accordance with the pay limits prescribed from time to time. This provision provides for issue of passes only and not PTOs.

2. On receipt of a reference from a Zonal Railway referring to Board's earlier letter on the subject which provided for issue of both passes and PTOs to such apprentices and trainees, the issue has been considered by Board and it has been decided to amend the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) by inserting the words 'and PTOs' after the word 'pass' appearing in line 2 of item '10' (Other Apprentices) of Schedule VII (Special Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass) 'Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993) as per Advance Correction Slip No. 51(enclosed).


Advance Correction Slip No. 51 to

Railway servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (2nd edition 1993)

The words "and PTOs" may be inserted after the word "pass" appearing in line 2 of item No.10 (other Apprentices) of Schedule VII (Special Passes) of Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition, 1993)

(Authority: 'Railway Board's letter No. E(W)2006PS5-1/27 dated 22.11 .2006’)


No. P-HQ/Ruling/Welfare/24/40 dated.28.12.06

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories' to Gangmen(Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen.

A copy of Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)95UN1/19(D) dt 22.11.2006 (RBE.No.172/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 27.12.2005 was published as Estt. Rule No. 93/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)95UN1/19(D)dt 22.11.2006 (RBE.No.172/2006)is addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

(Uniform Circular No.1 of 2006)

Sub: Issue of uniform and other accessories' to Gangmen(Trackmen), Keymen, Mates and Patrolmen.

Ref: Board’s letter of even no. dt. 27.12.05.

In terms of instructions referred to above, description/ specification in respect of shoes to be procured for Gangmen and others has been laid down. As per these instructions canvas shoes with grooved rubber soles conforming to BIS 15298 suitable for walking along tracks are to be provided. It has come to notice that some of the manufacturers of the shoes are providing shoes having PU soles instead of rubber soles. The Railways have sought clarification as to whether such shoes should be procured.

2. The issue has been examined by Board and it has been observed that since the word 'rubber sole' is not mentioned in BIS specification 15298, PU/rubber sole shoes conforming to BIS specification 15298 subject to fulfillment of other conditions as laid down in Board's instruction of even no. dt. 27.12.05 may be procured.



No. P-HQ/Ruling/Promotion/146/41 dated.28.12.06

Sub:- Promotion from Group'C' to Group 'B'--Conditions of eligibility.

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A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dt 21.11.2006 (RBE.No.173/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Railway Board letter of even no. dated 03.10.2006 was published as Estt. Rule No. 199/2006.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)99/2/22 dt 21.11.2006 (RBE.No.173/2006)is addressed to the General Manager/SECR.

Sub- : Promotion from Group'C' to Group 'B'--Conditions of eligibility.

Ref: Railway Board's letter No.E(GP)99/2/22 dated 03.10.2006. In the fifth line of para 2 of Board's letter mentioned above, the phrase "para 202.1 of IREM" may be replaced by "para 201.1 of IREM". Estt Rule No 249/2006

No. P-HQ/Ruling/Pass Rules/71/42 dated 28.12.06

Sub:- Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling. A copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)97/PS5-1/71 dated 24.11.2006 (RBE No. 178/2006) is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter of even number dated 05.06.2006 & Board's letter No. PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 28.9.2006 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos 126/2006 & 196/06 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)97/PS5-1/71 dated 24.11.2006 (RBE No.178/2006) addressed to the General Manager/SECR. Sub:- Grant of Privilege Passes/PTOs to dependent relatives - Raising the income ceiling. Reference is invited to Board's letter of even number dated 5.06.2006 on the above mentioned subject, whereby the income ceiling for dependency was revised w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as Rs.2790/- p.m. i.e. Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension) plus RS.750/- + RS.750 (DP) + 24% of Rs.2250 (1500+750) or 15 % of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.

2. Consequent upon increase in Dearness Relief to pensioners/family pensioners, w.e.f. 01.07.2006 in terms of Board's Circular No.PC-V/97/1/9/6 dated 28.09.2006 a dependent relative in relation to a Railway servant as described in Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986, shall be deemed to be wholly dependent on the Railway servant only if his/her income w.e.f. 01.07.2006 including pension, dearness pay and dearness relief in terms of Board's letter No. PC-V/97/I/9/6 dated 28.09.2006 does not exceed Rs.2903/- p.m. i.e. Rs.1500/- (pension/family pension) plus Rs.750/- (DP) + 29% of Rs.2250( 1500+750) or 15% of the pay of Railway servant, whichever is more.



Subject:- Leasing/hiring of private houses for residential use of railway officers/staff- Master Circular.

A copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2005/LMB/12/Master Circular dated 05.05.2006 Unique No. RB/L&A/063/2006 is published for information, guidance and necessary action. Board's letter No. 2003/LMB/12/02 dated 13.12.05 & No. 2003/LMB/12/20 dt. 30.12.03 were published as CPO/BSP Estt Rule Nos. 05/2006 & 153/04 respectively.

Copy of Railway Board’s Letter No. 2005/LMB/12/Master Circular dated 05.05.2006 Unique No.

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RB/L&A/063/2006addressed to the General Manager/SECR Subject:- Leasing/hiring of private houses for residential use of railway officers/staff- Master Circular.

Under Para 1917 of the Engineering Code (1999 Edition), hiring by the administration, of a private building, for use as a residence by a Gazetted officer, requires prior sanction of the Railway Board, Various instructions/clarifications on the subject have been issued from time to time, and there is need to consolidate the same for convenience. Accordingly, in supersession of all previous orders on the subject, instructions contained hereinafter may be followed:-

Subject Text Authority 1. Period of lease- 1.1 The period of lease must be for at least three years. The intention of the aforesaid provision is that the rents for houses once leased should not be increased at least for a period of three years. 1.2 Extension of lease beyond the period of three years on same terms and conditions may, however, be considered for shorter periods also, if necessary. 1.3 Lease agreement may provide for termination of lease by administration on a stipulated notice. This is to cover the cases of transfer etc. of officers when the houses may be no longer required. 1.4 The actual clauses to be provided in the agreement may, however, be decided in consultation with the Law Officer keeping the Railway's interest protected within the broad frame work of these instructions.

Policy guidelines for hiring/leasing of private accommodation for residential use of Railways officers.

2. Ceiling limit of rent - 2.1 Following ceiling limits would be applicable for various grades of officers posted on new zones, viz. East Central Railway, East Coast Railway, North Central Railway, North Western Railway Southeast Central Railway, South Western Railway and West Central Raillway, depending upon the places. (Figures in Rs./month)

Grades/Designation of officers

A-I class cities

A class cities

B-I class cities

B-II class cities

C class cities

Member/RCT 9450 8100 7425 6750 5400 SAG & above 8775 7425 6750 6075 4725 JAG & SG 7425 6750 6075 5400 4050 Sr./Jr. Scale & Gr.B officers

6750 6075 5400 4725 3375

Board’s letter No. 1992/LMB/22/1 dated 08.05.1992

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2.2 Following ceiling limits would be applicable for various grades of officers posted on Railways other than the above, depending upon the places. (Figures in Rs./month)

Grades/Designation of officers

A-I class cities

A class cities

B-I class cities

B-II class cities

C class cities

Member/RCT 7000 6000 5500 5000 4000 SAG & above 6500 5500 5000 4500 3500 JAG & SG 5500 5000 4500 4000 3000 Sr./Jr. Scale & Gr.B officers

5000 4500 4000 3500 2500

2.3 The above ceilings are the uppermost limits within which the actual rentals should be fixed by the Railways in consultation with their Finance.


2.4 Excess over the ceiling limit, if any shall be borne by the Officers (for whom the houses are taken on lease) and recovered from their, salary, in addition to the prescribed 2.5% of revised basic pay of the officer subject to the ceiling limits laid vide Board’s letter no. F(X)I-95/11/2 dt. 9.9.98.


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3. Payment of advance rent – 3.1 In no case, any brokerage will be payable by the Railways. 3.2 Payment of advance rent should be discouraged. 3.3 However, if payment of advance rent becomes inescapable, it should be limited upto maximum of three months rent subject to adjustment before last three months of expiry of the leasing period, with concurrence of FA&CAO and approval of General Manager. 4. General guidelines- 4.1 Approval to the proposals for leasing of accommodation for any new location for the first time would be issued from the Board on proposals being received from the Railways duly vetted by their Finance. Please also see Para 10 below. 4.2 The proposals formulated by Railways should invariably indicate the following and the jurisdiction for the same: (a) The actual number of houses to be taken on lease at a particular station. (b) The quantum of House rent Allowance payable to different categories of officers at the station in question vis-à-vis rent proposed. (c) Actual rentals to be paid, keeping in view the provisions of para 2.2 under Ceiling limits of rent above, local factors and the relative importance of the locations. 5. Number of houses to be leased- 5.1 Number of houses to be leased should be limited to the barest minimum at the Zonal/lDivisional Headquarters. Proposals for these stations should clearly indicate the following in addition to that given in Para 4.2 of General guidelines above. (a) Total number of residences available for officers. (b) Number of units under construction (specifying as to when they would be completed and available for allotment. (c) Total number 'of officers requiring such accommodation in each category; and (d) The shortfall indicating how this has been met in the immediate past. 6. Once such a proposal is approved by the Board as regards number of houses being leased at a specific ceiling in a particular place, the Railway may continue to hire houses at such stations provided that the ceiling, in respect of number of houses and rent, as approved by the Board for these places, are not exceeded. While sanctioning such a hiring, the Railway will critically examine the proposal in consultation with their local Finance so as to ensure that need for such hiring still exists.

Limit for extension of leased houses.

7. Issue of extension of leased private houses by the Zonal Railways was reviewed and it was decided that in cases where extension of private leased house is required beyond six years (entire period of leasing), prior permission of the Board must be obtained.

Board’s letter No. 2003/LMB/12/20 dated 30.12.2003.

Leasing of private houses owned by railway servants and/or members of their family.

8. The matter has been considered and it has been decided that it should not be permitted. For this purpose, the family has the same meaning as defined in the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules and also includes father/step father and mother/step mother.


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Hiring of private houses for the use of non-gazatted railway servants.

9. In respect of non-gazetted railway servants, General Managers are empowered to hire such accommodation in terms of Para 1917 of the Engineering Code(1999 Edition).


Prior approval of Board for leasing private houses for railway officers.

10. It is clarified that prior approval/sanction of the Board's office is needed before restoring to hiring/leasing of private accommodation for residential use of gazetted officers at new locations for the first time and not for cases where sanction already exists.

Board’s letter No. 1997/LMB/12/23 dated 10/17.07.1998.

Members of Railway claims Tribunals & Railway Rates Tribunals.

11. Members of Railway Claims Tribunals (RCT) and Railway Rates Tribunals (RRT) are entitled to railway accommodation of Type V or Type-IV (Spl) and this can be allotted to them. If railway accommodation is not available, leased accommodation may be arranged for them.


12. In order to deal with exigencies of transfer, deputation retirement, death, etc., the following instructions may be followed for the purpose of retention of hired/leased private accommodation for the use of railway officers:

12.1 Transfer (permanent) - Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for a period of 2 (two) months on payment of normal license fee plus additional 2 (two) months on payment of double the license fee. 12.2 Transfer(Temporary)- Retention of leased accommodation may allowed for full period as per Railway Rules on payment of normal license fee. 12.3 Deputation(Abroad)- Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for a period of 2 (two) months on payment of normal license fee. 12.4 On Training - Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for full period of training on payment of normal license fee, subject to a maximum of 12 (twelve) months. 12.5 Medical/Maternity/Paternity leave - Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for full period on payment of normal license fee. 12.6 Death - Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for a period of 6 (six) months or till end of education session of the children of the deceased officer whichever is earlier on payment of normal license fee.


Retention of leased/hired accommodation on transfer /retirement/deputation/death, etc.

12.7 Retirement - Retention of leased accommodation may be allowed for a period of 4 (four) months on payment of normal license fee. No further retention of leased/hired accommodation beyond above permissible limit may be allowed. The option of extending the period by another 4 (four) months at double the normal license fee should not be extended in such cases.

RB’s letter No.2001/LMB/12/21 dt.28.02.02

Extension of retention of leased accommodation by railway officers.

13. No further retention of leased accommodation may be allowed beyond the permissible periods on payment of normal license fee in cases of transfers (temporary and permanent),deputation (abroad) training, rnedical/maternity/paternity leave and death cases. For retention of the 1eased accommodation beyond permissible limits, over retention may be treated as unauthorized and double the charges being paid by the railway to the land lord may be recovered from the railway officers.

Railway Board’s letter No. 1998/LMB/12/18 dated 09.12.1998.

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Powers of the General Managers of Zonal railways to hire/lease private houses for residential use of railway officers of new & old Railway Zones.

14. In relaxation of provisions contained in Para 1917- of Engineering Code, General Managers of the New Zones are authorized to hire/lease 50 (fifty) or such higher number in certain cases of private houses and General Managers of the old Zones are authorized to hire/lease 25 (twenty five) private house for residential use of railway officers, subject to usual terms and conditions. 14.1 Justification for leasing in each case would be looked into by the FA&CAO before approval is accorded by the General Manager. 14.2 For leasing/hiring residential accommodation for railway officers in excess of the above limits, prior approval of the Board may be obtained as required vide para 1917Engineering Code.

Board’s letter No.2001/LMB/12/16 dated 31.07.2002 and 2001/LMB/12/16(Pt) dt. 01.08.2003.

Powers of the General Managers of Zonal railways to hire/lease private houses for residential use of railway officers of newly created Divisions.

15. In relaxation of provisions contained in para 1917 of Engineering Code, General Managers of the Railway concerned are authorized to hire/lease 15 (fifteen) number of private houses for residential use of railway officers of newly created Divisions, subject to usual terms and conditions. 15.1 Justification for leasing in each case would be looked into by the FA&CAO before approval is accorded by the General Manager. 15.2 For leasing/hiring residential accommodation for railway officers in excess of the above limits, prior approval of the Board may be obtained as required vide Para 1917 of Engineering Code.

Board’s letter No. 2003/ MB / 12/01 dated 28.02.2003.

This issues in consultation with the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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