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Thursday, February 21, 2013

The Administrative Tribunals (Procedure for investigation of misbehaviour or incapacity of Chairman and other Members) Amendment Rules, 2013.

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Grant of Honorarium to Observers appointed for Limited Deptl Competitive Examinations

Postal Directorate, vide Memo No.  A.34020/17/2008 - DE dated 13.02.2013, has prescribed the following rates of Honorarium for performing the duties ofObservers for conducting LDCE by approved outsourced Agency.

Sl. No.	Category of officers	Rate of Honorarium
1	Junior Administrative Cadre	Rs 600/- per session and Rs 800/- per day.
2	STS/JTS  and Other officers	Rs 400/- per session and Rs 600/- per day.

Filing of CAT case at Ernakulam Bench.

General Secretary has already signed 'VAKALATNAMA' on 6th February 2013 and personally handed over to Mr. Permanand, ASP (PMU) Postal Directorate New Delhi and in turn he has immediately despatched to our counsel on same day through speed post for filing of CAT case at Ernakulam Bench. General Secretary / President are also in touch with Circle Secretary IP/ASP Association Kerala Circle and all concerned. Required funds have already been transferred to Kerala Circle by CHQ. The further developments in the matter will be placed time to time on blog. 

Withholding of 10 Percent Gratuity From The Retiring Government Servants. Clarification Regarding.

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Monday, February 18, 2013

Budget 2013: Tax amendments you can expect in rent allowance, LTA & gift tax

The government has been trying to make the tax laws simpler every year; however, there are numerous amendments required in the tax laws. The union budget for the FY 2013-14 will be presented before the Parliament on 28th February 2013 and the finance minister has promised many reforms expected to combat inflation along with stable tax rates.

There may also be some changes in the tax slabs to provide some relief from the ever-growing inflation. Here are a handful of the number of amendments expected and predicted by analysts in the Union Budget for 2013-2014.

Rent Allowance :

All those people who do not have their own house and stay in a rented accommodation or employees who do not get accommodation or house rent allowance from their employer enjoy a special tax deduction on the rent paid by them. This deduction is allowed under section 80GG of the Income Tax Act in which an individual can avail 25% deduction on the rent amount. However, the limit is restricted to Rs 2000 per month and has not changed for many years, which is now expected to change this year.

Moreover, under the Income Tax Act 1961, there exist 2 dissimilar sets of tax treatments with reference to rent free lodging provided by the employer. While a Government employee only pays the license fee, non government sector employees who get rent-free lodging from their employees are taxed heavily at 7.5-15% of the salary. There is a necessity to maintain uniformity in taxes and a new system needs to be introduced offering equal rights to employees without discrimination.

Standard exemption should continue as in the past and should be given to all employees who are salaried, while the transport allowance deduction should increase.Capital Gain Scheme : 

To save capital gain, an individual can invest in capital gain bonds according to section 54EC of the Income Tax Act. The upper investment limit under this section is Rs. 50 lakh. In the past, there was no such cap and all transactions related to property were done with white money. With the government making changes to this law few years ago and placing a limit, people have been resorting to unwanted ways to save tax. This cap, hence, is expected to be removed in the forthcoming budget.

Source : Economictimes

All India Strike on 20/2/2013 & 21/2/2013.

All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendents, Posts has decided not to take part in proposed strike on 20th and 21st February, 2013. 

Advertisement for filling up of remaining vacancies of various categories in the Center for Excellence in Postal Technology, Mysore, Karnataka, Department of Posts

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Proforma promotion in the Senior Administrative Grade of Indian Postal Service, Group A

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Various forms of protest action on two days Nationwide General strike on 20th and 21st February,2013.

To view the coapy of DO letter No. 33012/1(s)/2013-Estt.B dated 15th February, 2013 issued by Joint Secretary (AT & Admn) DOPT, please CLICK HERE. 

Prime Minister's Appeal to Central Trade Unions (STRIKE ON FEBRUARY 20 & 21)

I appeal to the Central Trade Unions to withdraw their call for a countrywide General Strike on 20 and 21 February, 2013. Such a strike would lead to avoidable loss to our economy and inconvenience to the public through disruption of services. While some of the issues raised by the Trade Unions are already being acted upon and others are at various stages of consideration, I have requested my senior Cabinet colleagues Shri A K Antony, Shri Sharad Pawar, Shri P Chidambaram and Shri Mallikarjun Kharge to together hold discussions with the leaders of the Trade Unions. I am confident that these discussions would result in a course of action that is acceptable both to the Trade Unions and the Government.

Source:pib

MNC submits memorandums to PM, Union Finance Minister

National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) submitted the memorandums of demands to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Ms Sonia Gandhi and Finance Minister Sri P Chidamabaram in New Delhi.

Demands projecting by NMC Chief Subash Shastri in the memorandums including constitution of 7th pay commission, immediate merger of 50 percent DA into basic pay/pension, grant of 20 percent interim relief to the salaried class across the country till the implementation of the recommendations new pay commission, raising income tax exemption limit to Rs five lakh, and enhancing the monthly wages of daily rated workers to Rs ten thousand.

In the memorandums Shastri stressed Union Finance Minister to raise the income Tax exemption limit From Rs two Lakh to Rs 5 Lakh and total exemption of DA from income tax limit, the salaried class feel that this gesture will increase purchasing power and stimulate demands.

Other demands emphasized in the memorandums mentioned included granting B-1 status to Jammu and Srinagar cities.

Shastri said that the demands highlighted in the memorandums would be major issue during the forthcoming election of Lok Sabha as these pertain to crore of Central and state government, employees and pensioners and their families which constitute a large chunk of voters.

Source:http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=12489

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Broccoli is a power-packed vegetable.

From optimal brain function to muscle growth, broccoli is a power-packed vegetable.

Broccoli contains a high amount of potassium, which helps maintain a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function, as well as promotes regular muscle growth. Along with a high amount of potassium, Broccoli also contains magnesium and calcium that help regulate blood pressure.

One cup of broccoli contains the RDA of vitamin C, an antioxidant necessary for fighting against free radicals. Moreover, vitamin C is an effective antihistamine for easing the discomfort of the common cold.

Broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. This wonder vegetable is also helpful in repairing skin damage thanks to the glucoraphanin it contains which helps the skin to detoxify and repair itself. In fact, one cup of broccoli bolsters the immune system with a large dose of beta-carotene. Trace minerals, such as zinc and selenium, further act to strengthen immune defense actions.