No . 17-31/ 2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
( GDS Section )
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Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi - 110001
Dated: 01.07 .2019
Office Memorandum
Subject : Implementation of recommendations of GDS Committee on Social Security Benefits for Gramin Dak Sevaks ( GDS) .
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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate O.M. of even number dated 27.06. 2018, wherein approval of Competent Authority on the above noted subject was conveyed.2. The Competent Authority has now approved the following modification in payment of Severance Amount and GDS Gratuity with effect from 01.01.2016 instead of 01.07.2018 as mentioned below:-
| Sl No. | Scheme | Existing Benefits | Revised Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | GDS Gratuity (erstwhile Ex-gratia Gratuity) | The nomenclature of Exgratia Gratuity is changed as 'GDS Gratuity' Continuance of the existing formula for grant of Ex-gratia Gratuity subject to a maximum of Rupees One lakh fifty thousand (₹. 1,50,000/-). | No change in nomenclature and other conditions mentioned in Department of Posts OM of even number dated 27.06.2018. Revised rate of GDS Gratuity (i.e. Maximum ceiling ₹. 150000/-)* shall be paid w.e.f. 01.01.2016 instead of 01.07.2018 |
| 2. | Severance Amount | The Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of ₹. 4,000/- for every completed year from 01. 01. 2016. Maximum ceiling on Severance Amount shall be Rupees One lakh fifty thousand (₹. 1,50,000/- ). Severance Amount would be applicable only in case of those GDS who have opted to remain with Severance Amount and have not shifted to Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS), and has completed 10 years of continuous service. | No change in nomenclature and other conditions mentioned in Department of Posts OM of even number dated 27.06.2018. The Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of ₹. 4000/- for every completed year of engagement w.e.f 01.01.2016.** Revised rate of Severance Amount (i.e. Maximum Ceiling of ₹. 150000/-) shall be paid w.e.f 01.01.2016 instead of 01.07.2018. |
* Difference Amount of GDS Gratuity (i.e ₹. 150000/- - ₹. 60000/-)= @ ₹. 90,000/ shall be paid to those GDS who were discharged between 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2018, as they have been paid old rate of GDS Ex-Gratia Gratuity i.e @ ₹. 60,000/-.
** Difference Amount of Severance Amount (i.e ₹. 4000/- - ₹. 1500/-)= @ ₹. 2500/- for every completed year of engagement we.f. 01.01.2016 shall be paid to those GDS who were discharged between 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2018, as they have been paid old rate of Severance Amount i.e @ ₹. 1500/- for every completed year of engagement we.f. 01.01.2016 subject to a maximum Ceiling of ₹. 1,50,000/-
3. All other existing eligibility conditions for the aforesaid schemes have undergone no change and will be applicable to all GDSs.
4. This is issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their ID Note No. 3(1)/E-V/2018 dated 05.04.2018 and AS &FA Diary No 37/2019-FA-CS Dated 01.07.2019.
5. Hindi version will follow.
(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tele No . 011-23096629
Email-adggds@indiapost.gov.in
Copy forwarded to : -
1. Sr .PPS Services
2. PPS/PS to Addl. DG (Co-ordination) /Member (Banking) / Member (O) /Member (P) /Member
(Planning & HRD) / Member (PLI) / Member (Tech)
3. Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser
4. All Chief Postmasters General I Postmasters General
5. Chief General Manager,BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate
6. Director, RAKNPA/ GM, CEPT/ Directors of All PTCs
7. Addl . Director General, Army Postal Service, R . K .Puram, New Delhi
8. Sr . Deputy Director General ( Vigilance ) & CVO / Sr . Deputy Director General ( PAF )
9. Director General P&T ( Audit ) , Civil Lines, New Delhi
10. Director General, NICF, Ghitorni, New Delhi
11. All Deputy Directors General
12. All General Managers (Finance ) / Directors Postal Accounts /DDAP
13. All recognized Federations / Unions / Associations
14. GM, CEPT for uploading the orders on the India Post web site
15. Hindi Section, Dak Bhawan New Delhi : - for translation of OM
16. Guard File
17. Spare copies.
(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General(GDS/PCC)
Tele No . 011-23096629
Email-adggds@indiapost.gov.in
No . 17-31/ 2016-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts ( GDS Section )
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Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Dated: 27.06.2018
Office Memorandum
Subject: Implementation of recommendations of GDS Committee on Social Security Benefits for Gramin Dak Sevaks ( GDS) .
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The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of one-man Committee on Social Security Benefits for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs).
2. The nomenclature of Ex-gratia gratuity is revised as "GDS Gratuity" . The Ex-gratia Gratuity, Severance Amount and SDBS contribution shall be revised as following: -
| S.No. | Scheme | Existing Benefits | Revised Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | GDS Gratuity (erstwhile Ex-gratia Gratuity) | Granted at the rate of half month's basic TRCA drawn immediately before discharge of service, for each completed year of service subject to a maximum of 60,000/- or 16.5 times basic TRCA last drawn, whichever is less. Minimum service prescribed for eligibility of Ex-gratia gratuity is 10 years. | The nomenclature of Ex-gratia Gratuity is changed as 'GDS Gratuity' Continuation of the existing formula for grant of GDS Gratuity (earlier Ex-gratia Gratuity) subject to a maximum of Rupees one lakh fifty thousand (₹. 1,50,000)/- |
| 2. | Severance Amount | Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of 1,500 for every completed year of service subject to a maximum of 60,000, provided, a GDS has completed 10 years of continuous service | The Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of 4,000/- for every completed year of service from 01.01.2016. Maximum ceiling on Severance Amount shall be Rupees one lakh fifty thousand (₹. 1,50,000/-). Severance Amount would be applicable only in case of those GDSs who have opted to remain with Severance Amount and have not shifted to Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS), and have completed 10 years of continuous service. |
| 3. | Service Dlscharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) | The rate of monthly contribution to SDBS is 200/-for both sides i.e. Department's contribution and the GDS | The monthly contribution to SDBS shall be 300/- for both sides i.e.Department's contribution and the GDS |
3. All other existing eligibility conditions for the aforesaid schemes have undergone no change and will be applicable to all GDSs.
4. This OM will take effect from 01.07.2018
5. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Vide their ID Note No. 3(1)/E-V/2018 dated 05.04.2018
(S.V.Rao)
Director (Estt.)
Copy to: -
1. PS to Hon'ble MoSC (I/C)
2. Sr. PPS to Secretary (P)/ Sr. PPS to DG Postal Service
3. PPS to All Members, Postal Services Board
4. JS&FA/Secretary (PSB)
5. All Chief Postmasters General
6. All Postmasters General
7. CGM, PLI/CGM, BD&M Directorate
8. Director, RAKNPA, Ghaziabad
9. All DDsG/Directors/ADsG in Postal Directorate
10. Additional Director General, APS C/o 56, APO, R. K. Puram, New Delhi
11. DG P&T Accounts, Civil Lines, New Delhi - 54
12. All Directors of Accounts (Postal)
13. Director, CEPT, Mysore, with a request to upload the OM on Website on the India Post Website.
14. All recognized Unions/Federations/Associations.
15. SO Guard File
16. Spare copies - 20.
(S.V.Rao)
Director (Estt.)
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