Enhancement of the ceiling of bonus is expected after Bihar elections
Enhancement of the ceiling of bonus (Rs.3500 to Rs.7000) is expected after Bihar elections
(Estd. 1924)
Productivity Linked Bonus 2014-15 Department of Posts issued Order
As a result of the review of the scheme and approval of the Cabinet the salient features of the PLB scheme are as under: -
a) The output for a year is reckoned by the equated net tonne kilometres by adding together:-
i) total goods revenue net tonne kilometres.
ii) non-suburban passenger kilometres converted by a factor of 0.076.
iii) suburban passenger kilometres converted by a factor of 0.053.
b) The input is taken as the non-gazetted staff strength (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel), increased by the incremental increase/decrease in capital (over average of last three years) during the year. Incremental capital is confined to Rolling Stock utilised for movement of trains. The relative weights given are 0.50 for Tractive Effort, 0.20 for Wagon Capacity and 0.30 for Seating Capacity. The labour input i.e. non-gazetted staff strength is then increased to the extent of the percentage increase in the incremental capital.
Highest PLB amount of 78 days' wages was paid for the financial years 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14. This year also PLB equivalent to 78 days' wages will be paid considering the good financial performance which is expected to motivate employees for working towards improving the same in future.
The financial implication of payment of 78 days' PLB to railway employees has been estimated to be Rs. 1030.02 crore. The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of PLB to the eligible non-gazetted railway employees is 3500/- p.m. The maximum amount payable per eligible railway employee is Rs. 8975 for 78 days.
About 12.58 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision.
The Productivity Linked Bonus on Railway covers all non-gazetted railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) who are spread over the entire country.
Background:
The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on October 2015 accepted the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days' wages for the financial year 2014-2015 for all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel).
Confusion on ceiling of bonus for Central Government employees continues
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
New Delhi-110 001
Dated 4 th October, 2013.
All Postmasters General
Deputy Director General (PAF), Postal Dte.
All General Managers (Finance)
Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)
Director, RAKNPA/ Directors of All PTCs.
Subject:- Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2012-2013.
Sir/Madam,
2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
2.1 Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
Average emoluments X Number of days of Bonus / 30.4(Average no. of days in a month)
2.3 “ Average Emoluments” for regular Employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve ,the total salary drawn during the year 2012-13 for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods of EOL and dies-non in a given month ,proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only).
2.4 In case of those employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed ,or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory order issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.88 will apply.
2.5 Those employees who have resigned, retired, left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 above.
3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)
3.1 In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty through out the year during 2012-2013, Average monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 divided by 12 (Twelve). However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs 3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during this period. the allowances will be restricted to Rs 3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned below:-
Average TRCA X Number of days of Bonus / 30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)
3.2 The allowances drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the substitute or the incumbent Gramin Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postman/Group `D` Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No. 26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will apply.
3.3 If a Gramin Dak Sevak has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.
3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.
3.5 In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year ,the clarificatory orders issued vide Para 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.
4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)
4.1 Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers ) who worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.3.2013 will be paid ad-hoc Bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred only)
The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as below:-
(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus) / 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
Accordingly, the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated below:_
Maximum ad-hoc Bonus for the year 365
The above rate of Bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013. In case where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs. 1200/- during the period 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such cases.
6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all units by Circles and consolidated figures be intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was disbursedS for the Department as a whole.
7. This issue with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary No. 156/FA/13/CS dated .4th October, 2013
8. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged
(SHANKAR PRASAD)
Assistant Director General (Estt)
Productivity Linked Bonus 2010-11 for Postal Employees Order Issued
DOP Order:
Department of Posts issued Order of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Year 2010-11.
Bonus is for 60 days.
Maximum Ceiling is 3500 for Regular Employees and 2500 for GDS emloyees and casual labourers / temporary employees.
Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc) for the Year 2009-2010 – Order
Bonus Order 2010:
Productivity Linked Bonus order for the Year 2009-2010 issued by Finance Ministry.
Central Government Employees Bonus For the Year 2009-10.
Equivalent to 30 days of emoluments for the account year 2009-2010 to the central Government Employees in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’ who are not covered by any Productivity linked bonus Scheme.
Calculation Ceiling- Rs 3500.
Download the Order from Below.
Govt announces productivity linked bonus for non-gazetted railway employees for 75 days for the financial year 2008-09. Around 13.05 lakh employees of the Railways wil get bonus.
The decision that will have financial implications to the tune of Rs 889 crore was taken at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
The beneficiaries of the bonus would be non-gazetted employees of the railways and exclude Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters.
This will be the highest productivity-linked bonus to be made by the Railways. Last year, the bonus was paid for 73 days of wages.
The wage calculation ceiling prescribed for payment of the bonus to non-gazetted railway employees is Rs 3,500 per month.
Department of Posts order:
No. 26-14/2009-PAP 11th September,2009
Sub: - Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2008-2009
I am directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the accounting year 2008-2009 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (sixty) days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group 'D', Group 'C', and non-gazetted Group 'B'. Ex-Gratia payment of Bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities, and Adhoc payment of Bonus to Casual laborers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowances/wages/respectively for 60 (sixty) Days for the same period.
1.1 The calculation for the purpose of payment of Bonus under each category will be done as indicated below.
2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
2.1 Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
Average emoluments X Number of days of Bonus
30.4 (Average no. of days in a month
2.2 The term "Emoluments" for regular Departmental employees includes Basic Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances), S.B.Allowance, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance given to Faculty Members in Training institutes. In case of drawal of salary exceeding Rs.3500 (Rs.Three Thousand five hundred only) in any month during the accounting year 2008-09, the emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.3500/-. (Rs.Three Thousand five hundred only) per month only.
2.3 "Average Emoluments" for regular employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve the total salary drawn during the year 2008-09 for the period from 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009, by restricting each month's salary to Rs.3500/-(Rs.Three Thousand five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods of EOL and Dies- Non in a given month, proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs.3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand five hundred only).
2.4 In case of those employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide para 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt.1) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.ii) dated 8.2.88 will apply.
2.5 Those employees who have resigned, retired or left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts on or after 1.4.21008 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 above.
3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)
3.1 In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty throughout the year during 2008-2009, average monthly Time related continuity allowances will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009 divided by 12. However, where the T9ime related continuity allowance exceeds Rs.2500/- (Rs. Two thousand five hundred only) in any month during this period the allowance will be restricted to Rs.2500/- (Rs. Two thousand five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned in below:
Average TRCA X Number of days of Bonus
30.4 (Average no. of days in a month
3.2 The allowance drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the Substitutes or the incumbent Gramin Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were appointed in short tem vacancies in Postmen/Group 'D' cadre, the carificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No. 26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will apply.
3.3 If a Gramin Dak Sevak has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1.
3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or after 1.4.2008 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such
Gramin Dak Sevaks, the ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.
3.5 In case those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies-non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.
4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS (INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)
4.1 Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers) who have worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.3.2009 will be paid ad-hoc bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/-(Rs.Twelve hundred only)
The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as below:
(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus)
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
Accordingly the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated below:
Maximum ad-hoc Bonus for the year
365
The above rate of Bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual laborers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009. In cases where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs.1200/- during the period 1.4.2008 to 31.3.2009, the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such cases.
5. The amount of Bonus/ex-gratia payment/Ad-hoc Bonus payable under this order will be rounded to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head 'Salaries' under the relevant Sub-Head of account to which pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2009-10.
6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all the units by Circles and consolidated figures be intimated to the budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was disbursed for the Department as a whole.
7. This issue with the concurrence of Integrated finance wing vide their diary No.192/FA/09/CS dated 10-09-2009.
8. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.
(sd) K. Rameswara Rao
Assistant Director General (Estt.)