Dopt Orders on Notional Increment

Dopt Orders on Notional Increment for Central Govt Employees and Pensioners

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued orders regarding the Notional Increment for Central Government Employees and Pensioners. The Notional Increment is a measure to calculate the additional salary an employee would have earned if they were to have received a regular increment on the day immediately preceding their retirement. This order is a significant step towards ensuring that the pensions of government employees and pensioners are in line with the current market trends and that they receive the due benefits for their service.

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Latest News Who Retired 30 June Add One Increment

The DoPT order dated 22nd November 2022 regarding the grant of notional increment to the employees who retired on 30th June after completing one year of service. The Office Memorandum is signed by the Under Secretary to the Government of India explained the status of the grant of notional increment on 1st July or 1st January to the Central Government employees having their date of increment on 30th June/31st December respectively, the subject matter is under examination, in consultation with the nodal Ministries/Departments concerned.

Notional increment to pensioners retiring on 30 June and 1 July Birth date Orders by DoPT

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued a clarification order dated 22nd November 2022 regarding the notional increment to pensioners retiring on 30 June and 1 July based on their birth date. This clarifies the issue of granting notional increment to employees on 30th June after completing one year of service and may lead to its resolution in the near future. However, if the Central Government releases a one-increment order, it may be difficult to calculate arrears for the beneficiaries.

How to calculate one increment arrears for 30th June retirees?

In order to calculate one increment arrears for retirees on 30th June, it is necessary to consider the recent Judgement issued by the Hon’ble Delhi CAT Court on 15.7.2021. The Court ruled that for employees who retired on 30th June of any year, the increment that would have been payable on 1st July should be extended. Additionally, their pensions should be revised, subject to meeting applicable conditions. Any resulting arrears should be paid without interest. Similarly, for employees who retired on 31st December of a given year, the increment payable on 1st January of the following year should be extended, and their pensions revised subject to the same conditions. It is important to note that a clause must be included in the extension of these benefits stating that if the Hon’ble Supreme Court takes a different view in the Civil Appeal arising from SLP No. 4722/2021, the employees will be obligated to refund the entire benefit without question.

What is a Notional Increment?

A Notional Increment refers to a hypothetical increase in salary for an employee. In general, an employee is eligible for an annual increment after completing one year of service, but the employee must also be present at work on the following day in order to receive it. You can learn more about increments by clicking the provided link – Click to read about Increment

Why is Annual Increment denied to employees retiring in June?

It is often questioned why employees who retire in June are not eligible for their annual increment. Prior to January 1st, 2006, the implementation date of an employee’s annual increment was based on their date of appointment or promotion. However, after the 6th CPC, it was determined that July 1st would be the uniform date for annual increment implementation for all Central Government employees. This means that individuals who are appointed after January 1st do not qualify for the annual increment on July 1st of that same year but rather the following year. For further information, please refer to the provided link – Click to reading continue

Counting of Specific Period for Increment

When an individual has been designated for a permanent position, but is required to undergo training before assuming the responsibilities of the role, any training period completed by the employee – whether paid or unpaid – can be considered as a duty period for the purposes of calculating increments.

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• Grant of Notional Increment on completion of 12 Months of Service
• 7th CPC Pension (Notional Pay) Calculator for Pre-2016 Pensioners
• Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Pensioners – Stagnation Increment
• Increment Issue Retiring on 30th June and 31st December – NFIR

Minister Replied in Parliament on Notional Increment

On August 5th, 2021, the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, addressed Parliament regarding National Increment for pensioners who retired on June 30th in various years. The Department of Revenue, Respondent No.1, informed that Order dated February 26th, 2021, in the case of O.A. No.330/00146/2020, has been challenged by way of Writ Petition WRIA 7911/2021 before Allahabad High Court. In its Order dated February 26th, 2021, CAT, Allahabad Bench observed that matters relating to pay fixation are governed by a uniform policy of the Government, and any judgment in these matters is always “in rem” and cannot be interpreted as judgment “in personam.”

Courts and CATs have rendered several judgments/orders on the matter of granting notional increments to Central Government servants who retired on June 30th/December 31st. The Supreme Court’s Order dated July 23rd, 2018 and August 8th, 2019, relating to the judgment dated September 15th, 2017, of the High Court of Madras in W.P. No.15732 of 2017 in the case of P. Ayyamperumal was considered “in personal” and not “in rem.” On the other hand, in a similar case and on the same subject matter, the Supreme Court vide judgment dated March 29th, 2019, while dismissing the SLP(C) Dy. No.6468/2019 in the case of UoI vs. Sakha Ram Tripathi, kept the questions of law open.

Furthermore, in the matter of Ministry of Railways, wherein CAT, Bengaluru Bench allowed the grant of notional annual increment to an employee who superannuated from service on June 30th, 2014, the Supreme Court vide order dated April 5th, 2021, in SLP(C) No.4722/2021, stayed the operation of the said Order dated December 18th, 2019.

Grand of Benefit of One Increment Who Had Retired on 30th July

The Lakshadweep Administration has recently released an order outlining the calculation of Gratuity and Cash payment in lieu of leave for Central Government employees who retired between January 2020 and 2021. Additionally, employees who retired on June 30th before receiving their notional increment on July 1st will now be granted this benefit for their pensionary benefits – View Order

Latest Clarification for Notional Increment on 30th June Retirement for Pensionary Benefits

The most recent explanation regarding notional increment for retirement on June 30th and its impact on pensionary benefits has been provided. The calculation of arrears on basic pension and dearness allowance (DA) for those who retired on June 30th can be illustrated with an example. Suppose an employee retired in June 2022, with a pay level of 7 (GP 4600) and a basic pay of Rs. 52000. In such a case, the arrears amount for basic pension and DA would be calculated from July to December 2022, and the employee would receive the same.

Due Pension and DA from July to Dec 2022

The above calculation is given for informative purposes only! This calculation has denoted the arrears for basic pension and DA only! Other retirement benefits will be calculated in the same manner!

How to calculate arrears on Commutation for 30th June Retirement?

To determine the arrears on commutation for retirement on June 30th, several factors must be taken into account, including the basic pension, dearness relief, commutated portion amount, and bank pension and commutation value calculation. These calculations can be applied to a basic salary of Rs.52000 or Rs.53600.

Basic Pension, Bank Pension, Commutation Value Calculation and arrears for basic salary of Rs.52000 and Rs.53600

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