Thursday 29 September 2011

SB ORDER NO. 20/2011 - Removal of Maximum limit Balance in SB Accounts- Important Amendments

 

SB ORDER NO. 20/2011 

No. F.No.113-23/2005-SB
Government of India 
Ministry of Communications & IT 
Department of Posts 
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, 
New Delhi-110001,
Dated: 27.09.2011 

To All Heads of Circles/Regions Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.



Subject:- Removal of ceiling of maximum balance to be retained in a post office savings account- amendment to Rule-4 of the Post Office Savings Account Rules 1981 regarding. 

Sir / Madam, 

The undersigned is directed to say that issue of removal of ceiling of Rs.1 lac in single savings account and Rs.2 Lac in Joint Savings Account fixed in the year 2000 was under consideration in the Min. of Finance (DEA). This issue was linked to the benefit of exemption in Income Tax on the interest earned in Post Office Savings Account under Section10(15) (i) of Income Tax Act, 1961 by the CBDT and Min. of Finance (DEA). After sustained efforts on the part of this Directorate, Min. of Finance (DEA) has now amended Rule-4 of the Post Office Savings Account Rules 1981 vide G.S.R.681(E) F.No.2/5/2006-NS-II dated 15.9.2011 (copy enclosed). Some major benefits of this amendment are given below: 


(i) From 1.10.2011, there will be no limit for retaining balance in single as well as joint savings account. 

(ii) A depositor or depositor(s) can deposit any amount into single as well as joint savings account. 

(iii) Maturity value of any savings instrument can be credited into savings account of the depositor standing in the same post office irrespective of the balance in the account. 

(i) Any cheque either issued by Postmaster or any other authority irrespective of any amount can be credited into post office savings account irrespective of the balance in the account. 

(ii) From the Financial year 2011-12, Interest income of Rs.3500/- in the case of single account and Rs.7000/- in case of Joint account will be exempted from Income Tax. (Section 10(15) (i) of Income Tax Act, 1961 amended vide Notification No. 32/2010 {F.No. 173/13/2011-IT A.I}/S.O.1296(E) dated 03.06.2011) 

(iii) It is the duty of the depositor(s) to show the interest income earned from Post Office Savings Account(s) beyond the limit prescribed above in the Income Tax return and pay due Income Tax. 

1. It is requested that all field units may be directed to give wide publicity to these changes in the shape of Public Notice and printing of leaflets. 

2. This issues with the approval of DDG(FS). 

Yours faithfully, 
(Kawal Jit Singh) 
Assistant Director (SB) 

Monday 19 September 2011

Photos of Divisional Conference

Divisional Conference Held on 18-09-2011

Divisional Conference of National Association of Postal Employees Group 'C' Jalandhar Division was held on 18-09-2011 at Hotel Ranvir Prime Jalandhar. A large number of members from all across the division participated in the conference. Sh.Niranjan Singh, Saini, Circle Secretary NAPE Group'C' Punjab Circle and Sh.Sohan Singh, Circle Secretary National GDS Union Punjab Circle graced the occassion. Various issues were discussed during the meeting. Circle Secretary also told the members about the charter of demands of strike which were discussed at the Directorate Level between the staff side represented by our Worthy General Secretary.
Elections of office bearers were also held during the meeting and the following Executive Body was formed for the next tenure.
Sr.No.
Post
Name of the Official
1
President
Sh.M.S.Walia, SPM Grain Market
2
Sr.Vice President
Sh.Chandan Kalra, P.A Jalandhar City HO
3
Vice President
Sh.Prem Chand, SPM Session Court
4
Vice President
Sh.Naresh Kumar, P.A Jalandhar City HO
5
Divisional Secretary
Sh.Dharam Pal Singh, P.A Jalandhar Cantt HO
6
Assistant Secretary
Sh.Saurabh Mittal, O.A Jalandhar Division
7
Assistant Secretary
Sh.Bimal Kumar, SPM Industrial Town
8
Assistant Secretary
Sh.Hemraj, P.A Nawanshahr
9
Treasurer
Sh.Ravi Kant Sharma, SPM Bikrampura
10
Assistant Treasurer
Sh.Dhiraj Bareja, O.A Jalandhar Division
11
Organizing Secretary
Sh.Harmeek Singh, SPM G.B.Stand
12
Organizing Secretary
Sh.Sumit Sharma, M.E Basti Nau
13
Organizing Secretary
Sh.Prince Kohli, O.A Jalandhar Division
14
Auditor (Appointed)
Sh.Varinder Kumar, P.A Jalandhar City HO

Executive Members:

1.       Sh.Baldev Singh, Rattan, SPM Chogitti    
2.       Sh.Jagtar Singh, SPM Hoshiarpur Road   
3.       Sh.Gurdish Singh, SPM Preet Nagar
4.       Sh.Ashwani Kumar, O.A Jalandhar Division
5.       Sh.Rinku, SPM Suranussi

Friday 16 September 2011

DIVISIONAL CONFERENCE ON 18-09-2011

As intimated vide notice dated 02/09/2011, the Divisional Conference of National Association of Postal Employees Group C Jalandhar Division is going to held on 18-09-2011 at Hotel Ranvir Prime Civil Lines Jalandhar. All members are requested to ensure their presence and make the conference a resounding success.Various issues of staff members will be discussed in detail in the meeting. First one hour will be the open session where every member will be given opportunity to express their views.
So come and partcipate in the discussion for the welfare of the employees and the Department.

Dharam Pal Singh
Divisional Secretary

Thursday 15 September 2011

Friday 9 September 2011

FRESH DATES FOR EXAMS OF LGO & IPO

HOLDING OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (LGO), 2011 AND IP EXAMINATION 2011.

D.G. Posts No. A-34012/04/2011-DE dated 07.09.2011

            I am directed to refer to this office letter No. A-34012/02/2010-DE dated 30.08.2011wherein Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for LGO and IP Examination 2011 were postponed.

2.         The revised dates for LGO Examination and IP Examination 2011 have been fixed as 15th October for LGO and 15th & 16th October 2011 for IP Examination.

3.         Accordingly the revised schedule for conducting both the Examination are enclosed at Annexure –I & II.

4.         It is requested to take further necessary action strictly as per the enclosed schedule. Receipt of this letter may kindly be acknowledged.

            Annexure – I

                 Schedule for conducting the Limited Departmental Competitive    
            Examination     for        promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts
            for the year 2011

S. No.
Activity
Schedule
1.
Receipt of application from willing candidates on plain paper with his service details to decide his eligibility to Divisional/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit






Already Processed.
2.
Receipt of Application Form Kits by Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle from CMS
3.
Receipt of Application Form Kits by Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office /Controlling Unit from Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle for making available to the eligible candidates.
4.
Last date for receipt of Application Form (duly filled in) at Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit from the candidates.


09.09.2011
5.
Receipt of duly filled in application Form by Nodal Office(DPS HQrs) of Circle sent by the Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit


20.09.2011
6.
Forwarding duly filled in Application Forms by Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle to CMC.
26.09.2011
7.
Issue of Hall Permits by CMC to eligible candidates.
05.10.2011

Date of Examination
15th & 16th October,2011

           


            Annexure –II

              Schedule for conducting the Limited Departmental Competitive       
              Examination for promotion to the cadre of LGO for the year 2011

S. No.
Activity
Schedule
1.
Receipt of application from willing candidates on plain paper with his service details to decide his eligibility to Divisional/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit






Already Processed.
2.
Receipt of Application Form Kits by Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle from CMS
3.
Receipt of Application Form Kits by Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office /Controlling Unit from Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle for making available to the eligible candidates.
4.
Last date for receipt of Application Form (duly filled in) at Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit from the candidates.


09.09.2011
5.
Receipt of duly filled in application Form by Nodal Office(DPS HQrs) of Circle sent by the Divisional Office/Regional Office/Circle Office/Controlling Unit


20.09.2011
6.
Forwarding duly filled in Application Forms by Nodal Officer (DPS HQrs) of Circle to CMC.
26.09.2011
7.
Issue of Hall Permits by CMC to eligible candidates.
05.10.2011

Date of Examination
15th October,2011