Thought of the day

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try"

If you never start, you will never get anywhere. If you want to find your passion, it starts with trying. You will fail, you will make mistakes, but that’s a part of the journey

Official Amendments to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposals submitted by the Department of Personnel & Training for moving official amendments to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 as reported by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha. 

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) December 2012

The All-India CPI-IW for December, 2012 rose by 1 point and pegged at 219 (two hundred and nineteen). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.46 per cent between .November and December compared with (–)1.01 per cent between the same two months a year ago. 

Now get a postage stamp with your picture

In sync with the changing scenario, the postal department is coming up with series of innovative experiments with postage stamps. While scented stamps with fragrances of sandal, rose and jasmine and golden postage stamps in association with Hallmark were issued in the in the past years, now personalised stamps with the name of "My Stamp" are being launched by the department,

GDS Bonus -Latest News

REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF GDS BONUS CEILING THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS HAS SUBMITTED A REVISED PROPOSAL TO FINANCE MINISTRY FOR APPROVAL.

CBSE SCHOLARSHIP – STUDENTS ENTITLED TO SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE TO UPDATE THEIR AADHAAR DETAILS

CBSE has informed that the students who entitled to any scholarship will be required to update their Aadhaar Number for getting scholarship through banks.

Rozgar Jagrukta Puraskar awarded to Inspector Posts.

Shri A. K. Singh, Sub Divisional Inspector (Postal) Gariaband Sub Division (under Raipur Postal Division) Chhattisgarh is selected for Razgar Jagrukta Puraskar for the year 2012-13.

Thought of the day

"Every choice you make has an end result.” 

Be aware of the actions you take and the consequences they have. It’s easy to act in haste. It’s easy to do selfish things. They may look good in the short-term, but in the long-term you’ll be digging your own grave.

Treatment of Special Pay/Allowance for fixation of pay on promotion/financial upgradation

To view Postal Directorate memo No. 2-19/2011-PAP dated 10/1/2013, click on the link below
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf%5CCirculars%5C2-19-2011-PAP_10-01-2013.pdf

Submission of Annual Property returns by Gr. A and PS. Gr. B officers

For complete details click on the link below
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf%5CCirculars%5C20-8-2008-SPG_18-01-2013.pdf

PS Group B postings in AP Circle

Sri T.Venkata rao -II, ASRM, Hyd Stg Dn and approved Officer for promotion to PS Group B is posted as Dy Postmaster, Hyderabad GPO vide Circle Office Hyderabad memo no ST/12-I/2012/III dated 30.01.2013.

Thought of the Day

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius

If you’ve been trying to make your passion a reality, do not quit. If something doesn’t work, all you have to do is change your approach. Look at people who are already doing what you want to do, and learn from them. Set your goals high and achieve them.

Ready Recknor for Speed Post revised rates

Speed Post rates are revised from 1/10/2012. To view the rate chart Click on the below link
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzWol_US4ke3UU00VnFmb1Q3LW8/edit?pli=1

Guidelines and Ceiling Rates for Liver Transplant Surgery

Liver transplantation is surgery to remove a diseased or injured liver and replace it with a healthy one from another person, called a donor

List of Padma Awardees

List of 108 Padma awardees : President has approved the conferment of 108 Padma Awards. These comprise 04 Padma Vibhushan, 24 Padma Bhushan and 80 Padma Shri Awards. 24 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 11 persons in the category of Foreigners, NRIs, PIOs and Posthumous awardees.

PAN Frauds

The increasing importance of PAN has increased the likeliness of PAN Card identity theft. The safeguarding of the physical copy of the PAN card no longer assures that your card is not being misused.

Setting up of automatic mail processing centre (AMPC) at Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: To sort out mail quickly, the postal department (India Post) will set up its state-of-the art automatic mail processing centre (AMPC) at Pedda Golkonda village near Shamshabad.

Differential treatment in fixing pension unfair, rules SC

In fixing pension, no differential treatment can be made among government employees who retired in different periods while taking into consideration their ‘dearness pay’, the Supreme Court has held.

Transfers & Postings in IP Cadre in Vijayawada Region

R.O Vijayawada has issued the following transfers and postings in Inspector Posts Cadre vide R.O memo no ST-I/9-1/11 dated 28.01.2013.

Thought of the day

YOU ARE THE MAKERS OF YOUR OWN FORTUNE-Swami Vivekananda

You are the makers of your own fortune. You make yourselves suffer, you make good and evil and it is you who put your hands before your eyes and say it is dark. Take your hands away and see the light.

CLARIFICATION ISSUED VIDE DOP&PW O.M. NO.38/6/12-P&PW (A) DATEO12.11.2012 REGARDING ADMISSIBILITY OF AGE -RELATED ADDITIONAL QUANTUM OF PENSION ON BOTH SERVICE PENSION OF THE SELF AND FAMILY PENSION TOGETHER.

Click here for details

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/4-10-2012-PENSION_04-01-2013.pdf

NOMINATION OF LIAISON OFFICER AND SETTING UP OF CELL IN EACH MINISTRY/DEPARTMENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS OF RESERVATIONS IN POSTS AND SERVICE OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT

Click here for details

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/43011_153_2010-Estt.Res.-04012013.pdf

CHECK LIST FOR SENDING PROPOSALS TO DOPT FOR FRAMING / AMENDMENT OF RECRUITMENT RULES.

Click on the link for details

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/14017_37_2012-Estt.RR-28012013.pdf

Important Judgement

You all know that some years back Com. Samal was punished by the Cuttack Administration on flimsy ground for his union activities. The Charge-sheet was challenged in the CAT. Hon'ble CAT, Odisha has now set aside the Charge-sheet. This is very important judgement,which up-held the principle that one can not be the complainant, witness and judge in his own case.
Click here for the copy
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-G5Psl16Nz6SF92cTVSZnVueUk/edit

Transfers and postings of the officers of the Grade of Member (Postal Services Board), lndian Postal Service,Group A

To view Department of Posts (Personnel Division) Memo No.1-10/2009-SPG dated 28th January, 2013 Click on the below Link

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Postings/1-10-2009-SPG_28-01-2013.pdf

Transfers and Postings of Junior Administrative Grade(NFSG) officers of Indian Postal Service, Group A

To view Department of Posts (Personnel Division) order No. 2-8l2011-SPG dated 28th January, 2013 please click on the below link

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Postings/2-8-2011-SPG_28-01-2013.pdf

Revision of Pension of Pre-2006 Pensioners

To view Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28th January, 2013 click on the below link

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/sixthcpc_280113.pdf

Allotments / Reallotments in the cadre of Inspector Posts

Circle Office Hyderabad  has ordered the following re-allotments/allotments  in the cadre of Inspector Posts vide memo no ST / 2-2 / 2013  dated 24.01.2013.

PART – A (Re-Allotmemts)

S. No	Name of the official and designation S/Sri/Smt.	Region in which working	Region to which re-allotted
1	K Anantha Ram Kishan Rao, IP, Medak (North Sub-Division)	Hyderabad	Hyderabad City Region & posted as IP, Vikarabad Sub-Division, Sec’bad Division
2	P.Raghuram, IP, Karimnagar , North Sub-Dvn.	Hyderabad	Hyderabad City region & posted as IP (East Sub-Division), Hyderabad South East Division
3	K Vidyavathi, IP, Jagityal, West Sub-Division, Karimnagar	Hyderabad	Kurnool Region
4	B Vasavi, IP, Nararyanapet Sub-Dvn,Mahabubnagar	Hyderabad	Kurnool Region
5	K Sesha Rao, IP, Bodhan Sub-Division, Nizamabad	Hyderabad	Visakhapatnam Region

PART – B (Promotions)

 The following candidates who came out successful in the Inspector Post examination 2012 are allotted to the Regions noted against each.

S. No.	Name of the Official S / Sri / Smt	Region in which working	Region to which allotted
1	Shaik Fazulur Rahaman	Kurnool	Kurnool
2	M Sridhar	Kurnool	Hyderabad
3	K Amarnath	Kurnool	Hyderabad
4	M Vijay Bhaskar	Kurnool	Hyderabad
5	L Sri kalyan	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
6	Kiran Geeda	Hyderabad	Hyderabad
7	M Sathish Kumar	Kurnool	Kurnool
8	R Gowri Sankara Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
9	Veerabhadra Rao . A	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
10	M Bhuathi	Kurnool	Hyderabad
11	P Vijay Mohan Kumar	Kurnool	Hyderabad
12	K Chandra Sekhara Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
13	B Hari Naik	O/oCPMG, Hyd	Hyderabad
14	C Kalyan Ram	Kurnool	Vijayawada
15	Y Surekha	Hyderabad	Hyderabad
16	Madan Mohan	Kurnool	Vijayawada
17	D.Venkatanagendra Pratap	Visakhapatnam	Vijayawada
18	G Ravi Kumar	Vijayawada	Vijayawada

  The Regional PMsG are directed by C.O to issue posting orders to the above officials immediately and commence their field attachment training.The IP candidates will be imparted induction training as and when slots are available in Postal Training Centre. These IPs are to be utilized as Complaints Inspectors or for other staff functions and should not be detailed on sensitive assignments till completion of their formal training at Postal Training Centre.

Recommendations of the Committee of Experts on Disciplinary and Vigilance Inquiries (Hota Committee)

click on the below link to view the complete details

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02ser/372_3_2007-AVD-III-Vol.10A-24012013.pdf

PS Group B Postings to AP officers in Gujarat Circle

Sl no	Name	Present post held	Circle Allotment on promotion to PS Group B	Posting in Gujarat Circle
1	P Radha Krishna	ASP, SPC, Hyd	Gujarat	Sr Postmaster, Valsad HO
2	P V Ramana Reddy	ASP, Kandukur	Gujarat	Manager(BD) Surat
3	K Venkateswara Rao	ASP(BD) RO VJA	Gujarat	Manager(BD) Vadodra
4	N Prakasa Rao	ASRM RMS Y Dvn. VJA	Gujarat	SPOs , Kutch(Buj) Division

HOSPITALS/DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL FACILITIES TO THE UGC PENSIONERS

To view the list of hospitals click on the below link.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/56e3uf

Thought of the day

STICK TO TRUTH-Swami Vivekananda

Beware of everything that is untrue: stick to truth and we shall succeed, may be slowly, but surely.

GAZETTE NOTIFICATION IN RESPECT OF AMEND MENTS TO POST OFFICE LIFE INSURANCE RULES-2011

To view the notification click on the below link
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/25-3-2003-LI_17-01-2012.pdf

REVISED PROPOSAL FORMS OF PLI AND RPLI CONTAINING DECLARATION FROM FEMALE PROPONENT

To view the revised form click on the below link
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/25-2-2008-LI_13-03-2012.pdf

Clarification in respect of Post Office Life Insurance Rules-2011

To View details click on below Links
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/25-1-2011-LI_24-02-2012.pdf
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/25-1-2011-LI_13-03-2012.pdf

Railways Launches Toll Free Number for Catering Related Complaints

Railways Launches Toll Free Helpline Number for Catering Related Complaints

The Ministry of Railways has set up a central monitoring cell with the toll free number i.e. 1800-111-321 for the convenience of railway users to register their complaints regarding railways’ catering services like food quality, over charging etc., both at railway stations and in running trains. Announcing this, here today (23/1/13), the Minister of Railways, Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal said that this facility is available all seven days from 7 A.M. to 10 P.M. when during this time generally the food is served to the passengers.

The Minister said that as soon as the complaint is registered, all possible actions will be taken on real time basis to address that complaint. This facility has started functioning, he added.

Thought of the day

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up” – Thomas Edison.

Guidelines for Information Seekers under RTI

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_8_2007_IR_Eng.pdf

Transfers in JTS Group A cadre in AP Circle

Sri O.Vijaya Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Prakasam Dn, Ongole is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent, RMS, Hyderabad Sorting Dn vice post vacant.

Revised list of Know your customer (KYC) documents required for both entry and exit under National Pension System (NPS)

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PFRDA/2O13/1 /PDEX/25                                                                                Date: 11/01/2013

To,
All POPs/Aggregators/CRA/Others

Subct: Revised list of Know your customer (KYC) documents required fer both entry and exit under National Pension System (NPS).

Attention of all stakeholders is invited to the illustrative list of documents acceptable as proof of identity and address in terms of the KYC requirements and as provided in the offer document of National Pension System.

Basing on the revised guidelines on obligations under PMLA, 2002 as amended by Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act. 2009 and in order to bring In uniformity and align the KYC documents required for opening of accounts under NPS with those required by other financial sector institutions, it has been decided to replace the existing KYC document list with a new set of documents as provided in Annexure I for both entry and exit under National Pension System(NPS).

Annexure I referred above is being attached herewith for information and use of all The new KYC norms as per this circular will come into effect from 10/02/2013.

The above guidelines will be applicable for all variants of National Pension System.
The circular has also been placed on PFRDA website at http://ww.pfrda.org.in

Yours Faithfully

sd/-

Venkateswarlu Peri

General Manager

List of documents acceptable as Proof Identity and address for both entry and exit under NPS (for all variants) 

Sl.No.	Proof of Identity (Copy of any one of the given below documents)	Proof of Address (Copy of any one of the given below documents)
a	Passport issued by Government of India	Passport issued by Government of India
b	Ration card with photograph	Ration card with photograph and residential address
c	Bank Pass book or certificate with Photograph	Bank Pass book or certificate with Photograph and residential address.
d	Voters identity card with photograph and residential address	Voters identity card with photograph and residential address
e	Valid Driving license with photograph	Valid Driving license with photograph and residential address
f	PAN Card issued by Income Tax Department	Letter from any recognized public authority at the level of Gazetted officer like District Magistrate, Divisional commissioner, BDO, Tehsildar, Mandal Revenue Officer, Judicial Magistrate etc.
g	Certificate of identity with photograph signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly.	Certificate of identity with photograph signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly.
h	Aadhar Card / letter issued by Unique Identification Authority of India	Aadhar Card / letter issued by Unique Identification Authority of India clearly showing the address
i	Job Cards issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government	Job Cards issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government
j	Photo Identity Card issued by Government, Defence, Paramilitary and Police Department's	Latest Electricity / Water bill in the name of the Subscriber / Claimant and showing the address (less than 6 months old)
k	Ex-Service Man Card issued by Ministry of Defence to their employees	Latest Telephone bill in the sake of the Subscriber / Claimant and showing the address (less than 6 months old)
l	Photo Credit Card	Latest Property / House Tax receipt (not less than one year old)
		Existing valid registered lease agreement of the house on stamp paper (in case of rented/leased accommodation)

The following may be noted for a better understanding of the issues related to accepting KYC documentation as mentioned above:

 a) If the address on the document submitted for identity proof by the prospective Customer is same as that declared by him/her in the account opening form, the document may be accepted as a valid proof of both identity and address .

 b) If the address indicated on the documents submitted for identity proof differs from the address mentioned in the account opening form, a separate proof of address should be obtained.