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Central govt employees threaten strike

National Joint Council of Action of the Central Government Employees organisations today threatened to go on an indefinite strike to protest against the government's decision to increase the foreign direct investment ceilings in the Railways and defence sectors.  The Joint Council also put up a 10-point charter of demands to the government, urging it to settle these demands at the earliest, according to a release issued here.  Charting out a 5-point action plan, which include a rally in the city in April to decide on the date of commencement of the proposed indefinite strike, the Joint Council also declared that all the participating unions will organise dharna/rally at all state capitals and major defence centres in March next year.  The other demands include scraping of PFRDA Act and re-introduce the defined benefit statutory pension schemes among others.

Payment of Death Gratuity to a minor — regarding

No.7/3/2013-P&PW (F) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Dated the, 2, December, 2014. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Payment of Death Gratuity to a minor — regarding In accordance with the existing instructions, the payment of a portion of death gratuity could be made to the guardian, in the absence of a natural guardian, without production of a guardianship certificate. As per the existing orders, an amount of Rs.10,000/- (or the first Rs.10,000/- where amount exceeds Rs.10,000/-)in favour of a minor could be made to his/her guardian, in the absence of a natural guardian, without production of a formal guardianship certificate but subject to production of an indemnity bond. 2. The above issue has been examined and in modification of the above orders, it has been decided that the payment of death gratuity in respect of a minor to the extent of

Out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grade.

Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. 2014/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications New Delhi, dated 18th November, 2014 The General Managers (P), All Zonal Railways including CLW, DLW, lCF, RCF. RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata, The CAO(R), DMW/Patiala, The DG, RDSO/Lucknow. Sub. : Out-of-turn promotion to sportspersons on sports account, in merger grade. Ref.: Railway Board’s policy letter No. 2010/E(Sports)/4(1)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No.1893/2010), No. 2011/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarification dated 21.07.2011 (RBE No.109/2011) and clarifications/corrigendum issued thereto. The matter of out-of-turn promotions to sportsgersons on sports account, in merger grades, after the implementation of the recommendations of the 6 Pay Commission, has been examined. In continuation of Board’s letter No. 2011/E(Sports)l4(1)/1/Policy Clarification dated 21.07.2011 (RBE No.109/2011), Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided that where existi

Implementation of Supreme Court’s Judgement dated 31.10.2013 in WP(C) 82/2011 -Postings/Transfers in Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. E(O)III-2014/PL/O3 New Delhi, dated:29/08/2014 General Managers, All Indian Railways/Production Units (As per Standard List). Sub:   Implementation of Supreme Court’s Judgement dated 31.10.2013 in WP(C) 82/2011 -Postings/Transfers in Railways . Ref: Board’s letters/circulars of even number dated 10.06.14 and 04.07.14. References have been received from different Railways / Units raising various queries / seeking clarification from Board with reference to instructions contained in Board’s circular of even number dated 10.06.14. read with 04.07.14, After considering the various issues/ queries raised by different Railways/ Units, the following clarifications are issued for adherence by Railways / Units:- S.No. Issues raised/clarifications sought Clarification by the Railway Board 1. If, in the case of Personnel Department, 2 personnel officers are required while forming Placement Committee for JAG/SG officers

Income Tax : Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Click here to view relevant  Act  &  Rule .     19 Record(s) | Page [1 of 1] General FAQs ​What is Income-tax? It is a tax levied by the Government of India on the income of every person. The provisions governing the Income-tax Law are given in the Income-tax Act, 1961.​ ​What is the administrative framework of Income-tax? The revenue functions of the Government of India are managed by the Ministry of Finance. The Finance Ministry has entrusted the task of administration of direct taxes like Income-tax, Wealth tax, etc., to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT is a part of Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance. CBDT provides essential inputs for policy framing and planning of direct taxes and also administers the direct tax laws through the Income-tax Department. Thus, Income-tax Law is administrated by the Income-tax Department under the control and supervision of the CBDT.​ ​What is the period for w