A decision has been taken in a Board meeting held on 29.6.2020 that the cases of OTA and TA should be critically reviewed by the General Managers and a ceiling of 50% be imposed on payment of OTA and TA. A copy of Item No. 4 of the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on 29.06.2020 to discuss “Measures to reduce cost and improve saving” is enclosed for ready reference.
Recent govt orders
Quarter retention allowed to Zonal Railways – RBE No. 75/2020
Regarding house allotment / retention, Board have now decided that for officers who have retained accommodation at the previous place of posting under existing rules on the specified date i.e. 14.02.2020 when quarter retention was allowed to Zonal Railways etc. the retention shall be regularised.
CGDA : Preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19
Measures includes maintaining a minimum distance of 6 feet, mandatory use of face cover/mask, practice frequent hand washing with soap, use of alcohol-based sanitizers, following respiratory etiquettes, prohibiting spitting, Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App.
Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates & Medals for 2021 – CBIT
proposals for the Presidential Awards on the occasion of the eve of Republic Day, 2021, have now become due for consideration.
Clarification on Children Education Allowance/Hostel subsidy – J&K Order
Children Education Allowance and Hostel subsidy can be claimed by only one employee if both spouses are employed.