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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Service rendered in autonomous body to be counted for grant of gratuity at Centre
New Delhi, The service rendered in the autonomous body by an employee would be counted for the grant of gratuity in the central government, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Service rendered in autonomous body to be counted for grant of gratuity at Centre The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has notified the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021 for central government civilian employees, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply. These rules are not suo motu applicable to the employees of autonomous bodies, he said. "However, DoPPW vide Office Memorandum No.7/5/2012-P&PW/B dated 12th February, 2020 provides that on mobility from autonomous bodies having National Pension System with provision of retirement/death gratuity for its employees similar to that in the central government, the service rendered in the autonomous body would be counted for grant of gratuity in central government subject to condition that the employee resigns with proper permission to take another appointment in the government," Singh said. The payment of gratuity, payment of interest or counting of service duration and the like by the autonomous bodies depends on the particular gratuity rules being followed by the particular autonomous body as the rules of DoPPW are not suo motu applicable to the employees of autonomous bodies, the minister added. He was asked about the "details of rule position which allows an NPS employee, who moved from autonomous body to the government with proper permission and technical resignation, to opt not to have past service rendered in autonomous body counted in the Central Government and to receive payment of gratuity for past service", among others. President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, Manjeet Singh Patel, welcomed the Centre's response and said it will help in removing any doubt from the minds of employees concerned. "It is a very welcoming move by the government to assert that the service rendered in an autonomous body would be counted for the grant of gratuity in the central government. It will help in removing any doubt from the minds of the government employee concerned," he told PTI. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
26-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Indians Can Take 30-Day Earned Leave To Care For Elderly Parents. What Do Other Countries Offer?
Central government employees can use 30 days of earned leave annually to care for elderly parents, enhancing family balance and mental health Central government employees in India can now utilise their paid leave to care for elderly parents, providing much-needed support for work-life balance. The employees are entitled to up to 30 days of earned leave each year, which can be utilised for personal reasons including caring for elderly parents. This provision is expected to greatly benefit employees who previously found it difficult to balance work and family caregiving responsibilities. It aims to improve family harmony and support mental well-being. Importantly, this is not a new category of 'special leave' but part of the existing earned leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, now specifically permitted for such purposes. In addition to earned leave, central government employees are entitled to: Union Minister of State for Personnel, Dr Jitendra Singh, recently confirmed this provision in the Rajya Sabha. His statement responded to an inquiry regarding whether government employees could take leave to care for elderly parents. Comparative Leave Provisions Across Countries Leave entitlements for caring for elderly or ill family members differ globally: United States of America: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) grants up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for serious family health issues. Some states, including California, New Jersey, and New York, offer paid family leave schemes. Canada: Federal and provincial laws provide leave options, often paid or partially paid, for caring for seriously ill relatives. European Union: Various countries offer paid, partially paid, or unpaid family care leave. Sweden, Norway, and Germany, for example, allow leave to care for sick family members, including elderly parents. Japan: Leave for family care is generally unpaid but may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits under certain circumstances. South Korea: Family care leave exists, usually unpaid but occasionally supported by financial assistance. These provisions vary widely in terms of length, payment, and eligibility. Types Of Leave Under Central Civil Services Rules, 1972 The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 came into effect on June 1, 1972. They govern leave for all government employees except those covered by separate regulations (e.g., railway employees, All-India Services members). Types of leave under these rules include: Leave credits are posted twice annually, on January 1 and July 1, and deducted when leave is taken. Other leaves such as casual, restricted, compensatory, and special casual leave are regulated by government instructions. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Himachal HC imposes penalty for delay in RERA appointment
SHIMLA : The Himachal Pradesh High Court came down heavily on the state government on Friday for its failure to act on two major administrative concerns the delay in appointments to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and the controversial six-month extension granted to Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena , despite a pending CBI charge sheet against him. "The government is playing hide and seek, Himachal High Court remarked as the court pulls up the state for defiance, seeking notification by June 25. In a strong rebuke during the resumed hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the division bench of Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma imposed a penalty (Cost Amount in orders later) on the state government, directing that the amount be deposited with the Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association by June 25. "The government is playing hide and seek first, citing the relocation of RERA headquarters to Dharamshala, and now delaying appointments under the pretext of procedural issues," the bench remarked, expressing its frustration with what it termed a deliberate attempt to stall justice. The court also said that despite a query on May 9 regarding whether the appointments had been notified, the government had taken no concrete action. The bench termed the state's conduct as "administrative apathy" and said the explanation submitted by the government was "unsatisfactory." The court directed the state to issue the notification for the posts of Chairman and Member of RERA by June 25, warning, "If the notification for appointment of the Chairman and Member is not issued by June 25, it shall be deemed a deliberate obstruction of justice," the Court said. The state government, during Friday's proceedings, submitted that one member of RERA had been appointed, and the appointments of the Chairman and another member were still under process. The bench rejected this argument, saying that such repeated excuses were unacceptable. The PIL has been filed by Atul Sharma, who has also challenged the March 28, 2025 order of the state government extending Prabodh Saxena's tenure as Chief Secretary by six months, even though he is an accused in a corruption case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The petitioner informed the court that a CBI chargesheet against Saxena was acknowledged by the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Court, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi, on October 21, 2019, and the CBI reaffirmed the pendency of the case in a letter dated January 23, 2025. Sharma argued that the extension granted to Saxena violates the Central Civil Services Rules and guidelines of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which do not permit vigilance clearance to officers facing charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The PIL noted that Saxena had already been chargesheeted in the infamous INX Media scam, where former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram are also named accused. The petition further stated that on September 30, 2022, Saxena was granted an exemption from personal appearance in the case. Between April 2008 and July 2010, Saxena had served as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), which included the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) the body responsible for approving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals during the period in question. The High Court had earlier, on May 9, sought a detailed affidavit from the state government explaining the "specific reasons" for not notifying the recommendations of the Selection Committee for RERA appointments. The bench had said, "Keeping in view the larger public interest, if the appointment has not been notified, an affidavit be filed as to why it has not been done and what is the specific reason that the state has withheld the recommendations of the Selection Committee," the court directs. The court clarified on Friday that interim relief against Saxena's extension will be considered in the next hearing on June 25. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur also lashed out at the state government during a press conference in Shimla, saying: "The Himachal Pradesh government stands totally exposed... be it appointments to RERA, the police recruitment scam, or the nursery teacher training selections. Even in the RERA matter, the selection committee sent its recommendation, but the government did not act. Now, the High Court has imposed a Rs 5 lakh cost this has never happened before. The government is answerable to the people for this level of administrative failure."
United News of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Employees under Unified Pension Scheme now eligible for retirement, death gratuity benefits: Govt
New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) The Government on Wednesday said that all central government staff covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits available under the Old Pension Scheme. 'This is in keeping with the long-pending demand by a large section of government employees, he said. The move addresses a significant demand of government staff and brings parity in retirement benefits, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said here. He further said the new provision reflects the government's commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under the National Pension System. The central government employees covered under the UPS will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits, as per the provisions of the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021, Singh said at a press conference here. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, under the Personnel Ministry, on Wednesday issued an order on the "options to avail benefits under Old Pension Scheme on death of government servant during service or his discharge from government service on account of invalidation or disability for central government servants covered under Unified Pension Scheme". The DoPPW had notified the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021, to regulate service-related matters of central government employees covered under the NPS. The Minister also deliberated in detail on the "transformational" journey of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the last 11 years, stating that "a series of reforms aimed at simplifying governance, empowering citizens, and humanising administration had been undertaken." Dr Singh said, "for instance we have repealed over 1,600 outdated provisions—many of them colonial-era legacies—as a strong message of trust in citizens, particularly India's youth." UNI AJ SS
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Employees under Unified Pension Scheme now eligible for retirement, death gratuity benefits
New Delhi, All central government employees part of the Unified Pension Scheme will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits available under the Old Pension Scheme , Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Responding to this long-pending demand by a large section of government employees, he said, the move addresses a significant demand of government staff and brings parity in retirement benefits. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, said the new provision reflects the government's commitment to ensure social security for all categories of employees under the National Pension System . Addressing a presser on the "transformational" journey of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the last 11 years, he highlighted a series of reforms aimed at simplifying governance, empowering citizens, and humanising administration. Central government employees covered under the UPS will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits, as per the provisions of the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021, Singh said. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare , under the Personnel Ministry, on Wednesday issued an order on the "options to avail benefits under Old Pension Scheme on death of government servant during service or his discharge from government service on account of invalidation or disability for central government servants covered under Unified Pension Scheme". "The order gives an employee the option to revert to OPS in case of death in service. It is progressive in nature and addresses the clarifications being sought by employees," DoPPW Secretary V Srinivas told PTI. President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, Manjeet Singh Patel, welcomed the order and termed it a historic and much-needed move by the government. Patel said the inclusion of death-cum-retirement gratuity in UPS will remove all the misconceptions of the employees. He said, the inclusion of OPS benefits in case of death or disability of any employee during the service under UPS is a great justice. "Therefore, a lot of employees will opt for the UPS now," Patel said. The DoPPW had notified the Central Civil Services Rules, 2021, to regulate service-related matters of central government employees covered under the NPS. Under these, Rule 10 provides for the option to be exercised by every central government employee covered under the NPS for availing benefits under the NPS or the Old Pension Scheme in the event of death of a government servant during service or his discharge on the ground of invalidation or disablement. "UPS has been notified as an option under the NPS. Therefore, it has been decided that the central government civil employees who opt for UPS under the NPS shall also be eligible for option for availing benefits under UPS or the CCS Rules, 2021 or the CSS Rules, 2023 in the event of death of the government servant during service or his discharge on the ground of invalidation or disablement," the order said. The finance ministry, on January 24, issued a notification regarding the introduction of UPS as an option under the NPS for recruits to the central government civil service with effect from April 1, 2025. It gives a one-time option to the central government employees covered under the NPS for inclusion under the UPS. Every central government servant who opts for the UPS under the National Pension System shall, at the time of joining the service, exercise an option in Form 1 for availing benefits under the UPS or under the CCS Rules, 2021 or the CCS Rules, 2023 in the event of his/her death or boarding out on account of disablement or retirement on invalidation, the order said. "Existing government servants, who have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System, shall also exercise such option as soon as possible after the notification of these clarifications," it said. In the case of the death of a government servant while in service, the last option exercised by the deceased employee before his death shall be treated as final, and the family shall have no right to revise the option, said the order issued to all central government departments. The DoPPW also issued another order on Thursday to clarify that the central government employees covered under the UPS shall also be eligible for the benefit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity under the provisions of the Central Civil Service Rules, 2021. DoPPW Secretary Srinivas said this order "brings parity between the NPS and UPS pensioners and they will be eligible for ₹25 lakh gratuity also". Both these orders were released by Singh during the conference.
