Archives for April 2023

A notification has been issued by the Ministry of Railways to all Zonal Railways and PUs concerning the modification of the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) assessment process for railway employees in Grade Pay Rs. 1800/Level-1. Previously, the APAR proforma provided points for 8 attributes under three sections B2, B3 & B4 of Section-B for […]

The Indian Railways Ministry has issued a circular specifying the deadlines for the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) completion for the 2022-2023 period. The circular mandates all field units to adhere to the timelines strictly and ensure timely completion of the APAR process. No extensions will be granted, and if APARs are not completed within […]

The Minister of Labour and Employment in the Rajya Sabha has responded to an unstarred question concerning the implementation of the Supreme Court’s verdict on PF pension. The government has taken measures to enforce the verdict, and the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) issued online applications on 29th December 2022 for pensioners who had retired […]

An amendment to the Government Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018 has been circulated by the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India. As per the amendment, individuals who open an account must provide proof of identity and address, such as their Aadhaar Number or proof of application for enrollment within six months of opening […]

An Office Memorandum from the Indian Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has announced an increase in the Dearness Relief granted to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners. Effective from January 1, 2023, the Dearness Relief rate will be enhanced from 38% to 42% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension). The revision will […]