Wednesday, April 21, 2010
e-Auction in Disposal of materials
e-Auction is included as one of the modes of Disposal of Stores (obselete, unserviceable, old items). Visit www.csir.res.in (in-house announcement) or click here for a letter copy of the CSIR.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Final Seniority List of CCOs
CSIR HQ has released the All India Final Seniority List of Common Cadre Officers as on 01/01/2010.
Click here for the list
Click here for the list
Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- to Assistants
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI vide Office Order No.F.No.26015/01/2010-Estt.II dated 19/03/2010 have granted Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- to the Assistants working in their Ministry w.e.f. 01/01/2006.
PS: PDF file can be obtained on specific request since the PDF files not able to uploaded in the Blog.
Information courtesy Mr.Ashok Balamurugan, TO, CECRI, Karaikudi
PS: PDF file can be obtained on specific request since the PDF files not able to uploaded in the Blog.
Information courtesy Mr.Ashok Balamurugan, TO, CECRI, Karaikudi
Friday, March 19, 2010
Grade Pay Rs.4600 to Assistants
Matter appeared in GConnect.in (a community website for govt. officers) related to grade Pay of Rs.4600 to Assistants working in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is reproduced below for the benefit of viewers.
"In response to clarification sought by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, DOPT has issued this clarification order regarding fixation of pay relating to Assistants.
In brief, it is clarified by DOPT that in the cases of upgradation of posts as a result of 6CPC recommendations the fitment table attached with O.M.No: 1/1/2008-IC dated 30.08.2008, corresponding to the pre-revised scale is to be used for the purpose of determination of revised pay in the pay band. To the pay in the pay band determined the grade pay corresponding to to the upgraded post is to be added. Accordingly the revised pay of Assistants/PAs as on 1.1.2006 is to be fixed using the fitment table for the pre-revised scale of Rs.5500-9000 and the pay in the pay band so determined, grade pay of Rs.4600 is to be added.
It is also clarified by DOPT that in the case of Assistants/PAs who are promoted after 1.1.2006 and who have opted to switch over to the revised pay structure w.e.f the date of their promotion as Assistant/PA, their pay will be fixed with reference to the fitment table of the corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs.7450-11500. However, they shall not be entitled to any arrears of pay w.e.f 1.1.2006 till the date of their option."
Download DOPT clarification order UO No:10/1/2010-IC dated 27.1.2010
Source : GConnect.in
"In response to clarification sought by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, DOPT has issued this clarification order regarding fixation of pay relating to Assistants.
In brief, it is clarified by DOPT that in the cases of upgradation of posts as a result of 6CPC recommendations the fitment table attached with O.M.No: 1/1/2008-IC dated 30.08.2008, corresponding to the pre-revised scale is to be used for the purpose of determination of revised pay in the pay band. To the pay in the pay band determined the grade pay corresponding to to the upgraded post is to be added. Accordingly the revised pay of Assistants/PAs as on 1.1.2006 is to be fixed using the fitment table for the pre-revised scale of Rs.5500-9000 and the pay in the pay band so determined, grade pay of Rs.4600 is to be added.
It is also clarified by DOPT that in the case of Assistants/PAs who are promoted after 1.1.2006 and who have opted to switch over to the revised pay structure w.e.f the date of their promotion as Assistant/PA, their pay will be fixed with reference to the fitment table of the corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs.7450-11500. However, they shall not be entitled to any arrears of pay w.e.f 1.1.2006 till the date of their option."
Download DOPT clarification order UO No:10/1/2010-IC dated 27.1.2010
Source : GConnect.in
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- to Assistants
1) Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi vide Office Order No.A/26016/1/2010-Admn-IV dt.9th March 2010
and
2) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide Order No.5/1/2010-Admn-IV dated 5th March 2010
have upgraded the pay of Assistants of CSS Cadre to the pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- w.e.f. 01/01/2006.
It is hoped that CSIR will also maintain the Pay parity of its Assistants to that of CSS Cadre Assistants which has been historically maintained.
Information courtesy : Mr.Ashok Balamurugan, TO, CECRI, Karaikudi.
and
2) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide Order No.5/1/2010-Admn-IV dated 5th March 2010
have upgraded the pay of Assistants of CSS Cadre to the pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- w.e.f. 01/01/2006.
It is hoped that CSIR will also maintain the Pay parity of its Assistants to that of CSS Cadre Assistants which has been historically maintained.
Information courtesy : Mr.Ashok Balamurugan, TO, CECRI, Karaikudi.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
FRADULENT PRACTICES IN CLAIMING AIR FREIGHT CHARGES BY C&F AGENTS
CSIR Vide Lr.dt.No.15-26(41)/2009-Vig. dt. 27-1-2010 has reiterated the need for meticulous check while admitting the C&F Agents bills. The same is reproduced below :
"In order to avoid instances of fraudulent practice in claiming air freight charges by C&F Agents, all the dealing Officers of CSIR Labs./Instts. are alerted to be more vigilant against such malpractices. In this regard the following preventive steps may be followed while scrutinizing the bills of C&F Agents:
i) Always insist on the original Air Way Bill (AWB) of the Airlines. Develop familiarity with the style and design of AWB of major airliners. In case of doubt, cross-check with the Cargo Managers of the concerned Airline.
ii) Always tally the weight and dimension of the consignment (including packaging) as given by the supplier (OEM) in its commercial invoice or otherwise with that of the House AWB (HAWB) and the Manifest attached to the MAWB. It is always desirable to ask for copies of MAWB and the Manifest along with HAWB. The MAWB/Manifest is issued by the Airliners whereas the
HAWB is issued by the Shipping Agent. There are possibilities of manipulation in the weight and dimension of the consignment.
iii) Fuel and Security Surcharge components charged by the C&F Agent needs to be meticulously checked and calculated. These charges are levied by the Airlines which vary from time to time. Thus, the rates of these charges can be verified ether from the Websites of the concerned Airlines or their MAWBs. Such changes shown in the MAWB needs to be correctly apportioned amongst all the HAWBs issued against the said MAWB in proportion of their respective actual or chargeable weights as the case may be.
All the CSIR Labs./Instts. are therefore advised to be meticulous in admitting the bills of C&F agents and be watchful of any possible instances of malpractice. Any such malpractice should be immediately reported to CSIR Vigilance. "
"In order to avoid instances of fraudulent practice in claiming air freight charges by C&F Agents, all the dealing Officers of CSIR Labs./Instts. are alerted to be more vigilant against such malpractices. In this regard the following preventive steps may be followed while scrutinizing the bills of C&F Agents:
i) Always insist on the original Air Way Bill (AWB) of the Airlines. Develop familiarity with the style and design of AWB of major airliners. In case of doubt, cross-check with the Cargo Managers of the concerned Airline.
ii) Always tally the weight and dimension of the consignment (including packaging) as given by the supplier (OEM) in its commercial invoice or otherwise with that of the House AWB (HAWB) and the Manifest attached to the MAWB. It is always desirable to ask for copies of MAWB and the Manifest along with HAWB. The MAWB/Manifest is issued by the Airliners whereas the
HAWB is issued by the Shipping Agent. There are possibilities of manipulation in the weight and dimension of the consignment.
iii) Fuel and Security Surcharge components charged by the C&F Agent needs to be meticulously checked and calculated. These charges are levied by the Airlines which vary from time to time. Thus, the rates of these charges can be verified ether from the Websites of the concerned Airlines or their MAWBs. Such changes shown in the MAWB needs to be correctly apportioned amongst all the HAWBs issued against the said MAWB in proportion of their respective actual or chargeable weights as the case may be.
All the CSIR Labs./Instts. are therefore advised to be meticulous in admitting the bills of C&F agents and be watchful of any possible instances of malpractice. Any such malpractice should be immediately reported to CSIR Vigilance. "
Source : Harmony Feb.2010 issue
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Tentative Seniority List of CCOs
All India Tentative Seniority List of CCOs as on 01/01/2010 has now been issued. For details refer CSIR Website
or click here
or click here
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Higher Education in Materials Managment
I. MP Bhoj (Open) University in association with Indian Institute of Materials Management offers MBA- Materials Management degree on distance mode. The duration is 3 yrs. Lateral Entry(direct 3rd year) for PGDMM and GDMM is also available. For details visit http://www.iimm.org/ or send mail mbaiimm@vsnl.net. Last date of submission is 30th January 2010. Source : The Hindu "Education Plus" dt.04/01/2010.
II. Indian Institute of Materials Management, Mumbai is offering various Materials Managment Programme on distance mode. Details available at their Website http://www.iimm.org/. For quick reference click here.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Gr.Pay 4600 to Central Secretariate Service Assistants
Govt. vide F.No.1/1/2008-IC dt.16/11/2009 has issued OM extending the pay structure of grade pay of Rs.4600 in the pay band PB-2 to Assistants belonging to Central Secretariat Service, Armed Forces HQ Service and PAs in their counterpart Stenographer Services w.e.f. 1.1.2006.
It has also mentions that in order to maintain parity between Field and Secretariat Offices, introduction of a level in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat having grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2 between the grades of UDC and Assistants is necessary. The manner in which the new grade in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat should be introduced may be decided by DOPT in consultation with Dept. of Expenditure.
It has also mentions that in order to maintain parity between Field and Secretariat Offices, introduction of a level in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat having grade pay of Rs.4200 in the pay band PB-2 between the grades of UDC and Assistants is necessary. The manner in which the new grade in the hierarchy of Central Secretariat should be introduced may be decided by DOPT in consultation with Dept. of Expenditure.
Source CCS Officers Website link1 Link2
I hope CSIR will also adopt this and extend the same OM to its Assistants/Sr.Stenos.
Monday, November 16, 2009
VVN Fees - Reimbursable
Govt. has clarified that the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi paid to Kendriya Vidyalas are reimbursable under Children Education Allowance. So far many Govt. offices denied reimbursement, inspite of several representations, mainly due to mis-conception and wrong interpretations of officials.Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Promotion/Posting/Transfer of CCOs
CSIR has issued OM # 3-4(C)2008-E1 dt.26/10/09 Posting on promotion and Transfer of Common Cadre Officers.
Detailed OM may be viewed here.
Detailed OM may be viewed here.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nautical Data Base
Attention : Common Cadre Officers
JS, CSIR has instructed all the CoAs & DDOs of all the National Lab/Instt to ensure that all CCOs are entered their details in Nautical Data Base before disbursement of next month salary.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
PAYMENT OF CUSTOMS DUTY ON DUTY-FREE ITEMS
CSIR Lr.No.15-1(127)/2007-Vig. dt. 20-8-2009 is reproduced below which is self explanatory.
"It has come to the notice of CSIR Vigilance that one C&F agent has issued Customs Payment Advice in respect of an item which is absolutely Duty-free. As per the advice of the C&F Agent, the Institute has also made the payment towards Customs besides issuing the Customs Duty (CD) Exemption Certificate. The Bill of Entry furnished by C&F agent bears a manipulated product code (Harmonization System (HS) Code 90271000) which attracts 10% CD whereas the actual product code is 90272000 which is a Custom-free item. This has resulted in a loss to the Council even if the said duty is assumed to have been paid to the Customs Department.
Keeping in view the above instances, all COSPs/SPOs/SOs (S&P) are advised to invariably ascertain the product code/HS Codes and check whether the same is a customable or Custom free item. The Agents may also be advised to mention the exact product/import code (HS Code) in the quotations and invoices so as to avoid any confusion and possible malpractice by the C&F Agents."
Source : Harmony, Sept-Oct.2009 issue.
"It has come to the notice of CSIR Vigilance that one C&F agent has issued Customs Payment Advice in respect of an item which is absolutely Duty-free. As per the advice of the C&F Agent, the Institute has also made the payment towards Customs besides issuing the Customs Duty (CD) Exemption Certificate. The Bill of Entry furnished by C&F agent bears a manipulated product code (Harmonization System (HS) Code 90271000) which attracts 10% CD whereas the actual product code is 90272000 which is a Custom-free item. This has resulted in a loss to the Council even if the said duty is assumed to have been paid to the Customs Department.
Keeping in view the above instances, all COSPs/SPOs/SOs (S&P) are advised to invariably ascertain the product code/HS Codes and check whether the same is a customable or Custom free item. The Agents may also be advised to mention the exact product/import code (HS Code) in the quotations and invoices so as to avoid any confusion and possible malpractice by the C&F Agents."
Source : Harmony, Sept-Oct.2009 issue.
HRDC Training for SOs
HRDC is organising a training/refresher programme on Import/Export Management Programme for SO (S&P) from 11th to 13th November 2009 at HRDC, Ghaziabad. The programme will be coordinated by Sri LR Meena, CoSP/Faculty, HRDC.
Source : HRDC Website (www.csirhrdc.res.in)
Friday, October 9, 2009
Training @ HRDC
3rd day : 09/10/09 (Concluding Day)
Today a Presentation by Shri RL Sharma, DFA, CSIR on "Finance for Non-Finance Persons" was made. He has covered Financial Management, Goals of Fin.Mgmt (wealth maximization, profit maximization), Activities of Fin.Mgmt, Financial Functions, GFR, Revenue, Report of Loses, Audit, Works, Establishment, Refund of revenue, Sec.Deposits, Record Mgmt. He also made presented the General System of Fin.Mgmt. and Fin.Mgmt in CSIR. Common irregularities, Recovery of dues at the instance of audit, some examples were shown on the audit paras.
It is followed by a talk on Change Management by Shri LR Meena. The skill test was conducted and matched with the one made on the first day. A feedback form was given to participants. Feed back by the participants were discussed by a panel of organisers. Some of the participants were asked to say a few words about the training programme.
The training is formally closed by the presentation of certificates and lecture notes CD by Shri Manu Saxana, Sct.HRDC.
Today a Presentation by Shri RL Sharma, DFA, CSIR on "Finance for Non-Finance Persons" was made. He has covered Financial Management, Goals of Fin.Mgmt (wealth maximization, profit maximization), Activities of Fin.Mgmt, Financial Functions, GFR, Revenue, Report of Loses, Audit, Works, Establishment, Refund of revenue, Sec.Deposits, Record Mgmt. He also made presented the General System of Fin.Mgmt. and Fin.Mgmt in CSIR. Common irregularities, Recovery of dues at the instance of audit, some examples were shown on the audit paras.
It is followed by a talk on Change Management by Shri LR Meena. The skill test was conducted and matched with the one made on the first day. A feedback form was given to participants. Feed back by the participants were discussed by a panel of organisers. Some of the participants were asked to say a few words about the training programme.
The training is formally closed by the presentation of certificates and lecture notes CD by Shri Manu Saxana, Sct.HRDC.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Training @ HRDC
2nd day 08/10/09
2nd day @ HRDC the training commenced with a first lecture on "Building a Positive Attitude" by Shri LR Meena, CoSP-cum-Faculty, HRDC. The lecture was quite useful. The session covered various aspects of Positive Attitude. The need for Positive Attitude, Causes and influences of Positive Attitude, How to cope up with negative feelings and turn them into positive attitudes were discussed. This has been followed by a Case Study on Noting and Drafting. The Case Study was handled by Sri YK Sharma, CoA, HRDC. Some real cases were given for work out. Due to paucity of time, one case study was assigned as "Home Work".
Shri LR Meena has explained the salient features of new CSIR Purchase Rules (2009).
Post lunch session on "Records Management - an Overview" was very interesting. This session was handled by Shri GK Pandey. The session started from the definition of Record, Records Management, the activities involved in Records Management which includes Creation, Classification, Custody/Transfer, Maintenance, Preservation, Retrieval, Review and Weeding out. These aspects were discussed with in detail. Record Retention Schedule, Role of National Archives of India were among the topics covered.
After a long period of away from home, I have fallen 'home sick' today (I commenced my journey on 3rd October and will be reaching home on 14th October 09). It would be rather a good idea if the participants are allowed to bring the family. A point to think over !
2nd day @ HRDC the training commenced with a first lecture on "Building a Positive Attitude" by Shri LR Meena, CoSP-cum-Faculty, HRDC. The lecture was quite useful. The session covered various aspects of Positive Attitude. The need for Positive Attitude, Causes and influences of Positive Attitude, How to cope up with negative feelings and turn them into positive attitudes were discussed. This has been followed by a Case Study on Noting and Drafting. The Case Study was handled by Sri YK Sharma, CoA, HRDC. Some real cases were given for work out. Due to paucity of time, one case study was assigned as "Home Work".
Shri LR Meena has explained the salient features of new CSIR Purchase Rules (2009).
Post lunch session on "Records Management - an Overview" was very interesting. This session was handled by Shri GK Pandey. The session started from the definition of Record, Records Management, the activities involved in Records Management which includes Creation, Classification, Custody/Transfer, Maintenance, Preservation, Retrieval, Review and Weeding out. These aspects were discussed with in detail. Record Retention Schedule, Role of National Archives of India were among the topics covered.
After a long period of away from home, I have fallen 'home sick' today (I commenced my journey on 3rd October and will be reaching home on 14th October 09). It would be rather a good idea if the participants are allowed to bring the family. A point to think over !
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
HRDC Training
I am here at HRDC, Ghaziabad to attend the Common Training Programme on Office Procedure & Record Management for Assistants Gr.I & II (Gen., F&A and S&P). The programme is scheduled for 3 days i.e. from 7th to 9th October, 2009. We (myself, Mr.Rajagopal & Mr.Ramakrishnan, CECRI Karaikudi) reached N.Delhi on 05/10/09 afternoon and stayed at Maharani Bagh G.H. HRDC vehicle picked up us on 06/10/09 by 7.00 pm. On our way to Ghaziabad we drowned in the thick traffic near Akshardam and however reached HRDC by 9.00 pm. After a short refreshing, we had a nice dinner.
1st Day (07/10/2009
Registration & Inauguration : Shri L.R.Meena, CoSP and Shri Manu Saxena, Sct. were formally inaugurated the session. After a short introduction of each of us, the programme commenced with expectation sharing. A skill test was arranged by Shri Tariq Badar, CoSP which will be matched with another skill test after the training sessions so that the improvement level will be measured.
Ms.Jayanthi Sriram, Ex.Asst.Director, ISTM handled the Noting and Drafting; Form and Procedure of Communication. The session was extremely useful as she elaborately discussed the issues related to the effective noting and drafting. The session was mostly interactive. The lecture covered objectives of the noting, parts of the file, quantum of noting, processing steps, structure of the noting, skills of effective noting, the must points and arrangements of papers for submission. The importance of effective communication was deeply discussed, which covered Forms of communication, facets of communication, etc. Overall, the Noting & Drafting and Effective Communication was extremely useful.
We hope that the soft copy of the lecture will be made available to all participants and I will soon be post the same in this blog.
The climate in Ghaziabad today is very good and the food and accommodation were extremely nice. The food intake is little bit heavy i.e. Morning tea, breakfast with tea/coffee, Tea break with snacks, Working Lunch, Evening Tea Break with snacks, Chat/snacks once we returned to G.House and Dinner. This is equally matched with the intake of knowledge from the eminent speakers by way of lectures, quizes, Reading material, Power point presentation, Tests, Self Assessment Questionnaire, Exercises, etc.
1st Day (07/10/2009
Registration & Inauguration : Shri L.R.Meena, CoSP and Shri Manu Saxena, Sct. were formally inaugurated the session. After a short introduction of each of us, the programme commenced with expectation sharing. A skill test was arranged by Shri Tariq Badar, CoSP which will be matched with another skill test after the training sessions so that the improvement level will be measured.
Ms.Jayanthi Sriram, Ex.Asst.Director, ISTM handled the Noting and Drafting; Form and Procedure of Communication. The session was extremely useful as she elaborately discussed the issues related to the effective noting and drafting. The session was mostly interactive. The lecture covered objectives of the noting, parts of the file, quantum of noting, processing steps, structure of the noting, skills of effective noting, the must points and arrangements of papers for submission. The importance of effective communication was deeply discussed, which covered Forms of communication, facets of communication, etc. Overall, the Noting & Drafting and Effective Communication was extremely useful.
We hope that the soft copy of the lecture will be made available to all participants and I will soon be post the same in this blog.
The climate in Ghaziabad today is very good and the food and accommodation were extremely nice. The food intake is little bit heavy i.e. Morning tea, breakfast with tea/coffee, Tea break with snacks, Working Lunch, Evening Tea Break with snacks, Chat/snacks once we returned to G.House and Dinner. This is equally matched with the intake of knowledge from the eminent speakers by way of lectures, quizes, Reading material, Power point presentation, Tests, Self Assessment Questionnaire, Exercises, etc.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
CSIR Foundation Day
As part of the CSIR Foundation Day Celebrations on 26/09/09, Dr.Nandan Nilekani, Chairman Unique Identification Authority of India delivered a special lecture on the features and challenges of Unique Identity Number. His speech can be viewed at CSIR Website through Oasis.
In CECRI, Karaikudi, we have also celebrated the event in a grand manner by observing Open Day on 26/09/09. Many school/collage students and general public in and around Karaikudi poured in and visited all the labs. of the Institute. On 24/09/09 there was a special lecture in connection with the CSIR Foundation Day by Dr.H.Sivaramakrishnan, President-Research M/s.Piramal Life Sciences Ltd., Mumbai on "Collaboration on Invention - A perspective of Industrial Scientist". He also gave awards and certificate for the children who excelled in their studies and gave away prizes to the wards of staff who won various competitions held in connection with CSIR Foundation Day. Director, CECRI honoured the retired staff and those who have completed 25 years of service in a befitting way.
In CECRI, Karaikudi, we have also celebrated the event in a grand manner by observing Open Day on 26/09/09. Many school/collage students and general public in and around Karaikudi poured in and visited all the labs. of the Institute. On 24/09/09 there was a special lecture in connection with the CSIR Foundation Day by Dr.H.Sivaramakrishnan, President-Research M/s.Piramal Life Sciences Ltd., Mumbai on "Collaboration on Invention - A perspective of Industrial Scientist". He also gave awards and certificate for the children who excelled in their studies and gave away prizes to the wards of staff who won various competitions held in connection with CSIR Foundation Day. Director, CECRI honoured the retired staff and those who have completed 25 years of service in a befitting way.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Certificate of Regn. for Customs/Excise duty exemptions
Govt. of India renews the Recognition of CSIR as Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation till 31/03/2012 vide Notification No.11/153/89-TU-V dt.25/08/09.
It has also renews the Certificate of Registration for the purpose of availing Customs / Excise Duty exemptions till 31/03/09 vide Certificate No.11/153/89-TU dt.26/08/09.
Click here for link.
It has also renews the Certificate of Registration for the purpose of availing Customs / Excise Duty exemptions till 31/03/09 vide Certificate No.11/153/89-TU dt.26/08/09.
Click here for link.
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