Tuesday 25 June 2013

Army, Navy & Air Force: All Dealt with in 24 hours SAI/SNI/SAFI No. 2/S/98



Reply of 18.6. 2013 to RTI application dated 20.5.2013

From the Notes Processing Draft SAI No. 2/S/98 on MoD F N0. 1(21)/97/D (Pay/Services)

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INDIAN ARMY


Draft SAI                                                                                                                   Encl -1 A

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Existing SAI on Army Officers and the new SAI on Army PBOR may be made available.

Sd/--------------
Under Secretary (Pay/Services)
17/12/97
SO/RRL
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            Draft SAI in respect of Army officers on implementation of V CPC Report has been received from COAS yesterday night. We have quickly checked it. Existing SAI is placed at encl 4A and SAI for PBOR is at encl 3A. Certain notifications are marked in pencil. We may refer it to Def Fin for examination. In case they found it necessary o/o CGDA may be consulted by them also.

Dir (AG)                                                                                                         Sd/-----------
Under Secretary 17/12/97
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            The draft Special Army Instructions submitted by the Army HQ is at encl 1-A.

2.         The draft was examined by the group of officers consisting Dir (AG), Dir (Fin/AG), ACGDA & Dy CDA (O), Pune. The draft prepared by the group of officers at encl 5-A was further discussed with Addl. FA (D), and CDA (O), Pune and, thereafter, with FA (DS) on 17-12-97. Based upon their suggestions, the draft was further modified and the final draft is placed at encl 6-A for approval.
  
3.         The following points have been kept in view while finalising the draft: -

(i)        The Fifth Central Pay Commission has recommended different scales of pay for each rank as against the earlier integrated pay scale.

(ii)       The Rank Pay has been allowed depending upon the rank held by the officer upto the rank of Brigadier.

(iii)      The method of pay fixation recommended by the V CPC is that in respect of substantive promotions, the pay may be fixed at the same stage available in the pay scale of the promoted rank and if no stage exists, at the next above stage. However, in respect of acting promotions, the criteria suggested by the V CPC is that till such time an officer completes the required number of qualifying service for promotion to a particular rank on substantive basis, the officer may draw pay only in the lower rank. However, the rank pay will be admissible on the next rank actually held by the officer either acting or substantive.     

(iv)      The above principle has been adopted in respect of pay fixation as on 1-1-1996.    
           
(v)       The provisions contained in our letter dated 21-11-1997 regarding the special provisions in respect of Majors, have been suitably incorporated in the S.A. I. 

(vi)      The Army officers  also are entitled to the benefit of bunching rule like that for civilians. Since in the integrated pay scale, specific minimum pay has been prescribed earlier (AI 1/S/87), the same has been suitably adopted in the Special A.I. for determination of minimum pay of each rank for determination of the number of stages in the pay fixation.

3.                  Submitted for approval of S.A. I. (Officers).

Sd/---------------
(B. BRAHMA)
Director (AG)
19th Dec 1997
JS (E)             Sd/------------
                        19.12.97

Addl FA (D)   Sd/--------------
                        19.12.97

DFA (AG)
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Concurred                  Sd/-----------------
                                    19/12/97

Dir (AG)                     Sd/--------------- 19/12/97

US (P/S)                    Sd/------------

Issue                                                                                                               Encl 8A

Receipt                                                                                                           Encl 9A 


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INDIAN NAVY
File MF NPC/0205

1

Special Navy Instructions No. 1/S/87 – Revision of Pay Scales of Commissioned Officers and Midshipmen, fixation and  regulation of pay in the revised scale                                 …..1A 

2

Govt of India, Min of Def letter No. 30(51)/90/D (Pay/Services) dated 05 Apr 91 regarding stepping up of pay of Maj Gen and their equivalents in the Air Force & Navy            …..2A
3

Govt of India, Min of Def Resolution No. 1(5)/97/D (Pay/Services) dated 13 Oct 97  …… 3A

4

Govt of India, Min of Def letter No. 1(5)/97/D (Pay/Services) dated 21 Nov 97 regarding Pay and Allowances of Armed Forces officers                                                                     ……. 4A

5

1.         Refer to Enclosures 1A to 4A.

2.         Draft Special Navy Instructions for the revision of pay scales for Naval Officers consequent to the V CPC award and Govt decision thereon is placed opposite for processing and approval.

3.         The draft incorporates the following issues which have been projected to the MOD from time to time for resolution.

(a)       Pay Scale for Lt Cdrs. The pay scale for Lt Cdrs has been brought on par with the pay scale approved for Commandant of Coast Guard. The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri had given his personal assurance to the Chief of Naval Staff on this aspect.

(b)       Vice Admiral’s Pay Scale. The pay scale for Vice Admirals has been reflected as Rs 24050-650-26000/- to maintain parity/relativity with the IPS.

I          Rank Pay. The status of Rank Pay has been specifically defined to remove all ambiguities to the effect that it is an integral part of the officer’s scale of pay. It has also been incorporated that Rank Pay will be reflected as Basic Pay at all times and for all purposes including accounting purposes.

(d)       “Pay for All Purposes” for Under-trainee Officers. The definition of “pay for all purposes” to which the stipend is to be converted after the officers complete their initial training as given in MOD letter at Encl 4A (Para 1(b) has been amplified to remove ambiguities.  
           
4.         The above changes over and above the Govt’s orders issued vide Encls 3A and 4A have been incorporated in view of: -

(a)       The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri’s assurance to the Services Chiefs that the honour, prestige and standing of the Services officers will not be allowed to be disturbed.

(b)       The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri’s personal assurance to the Chief of Naval Staff that the pre-V CPC relativity in the pay scales of Lt Cdrs and Commandants of Coast Guard will be maintained in the approved replacement scales.  

I          The Hon’ble Raksha Mantri’s assurance to the Chief of Naval Staff that all outstanding issues projected will be satisfactorily resolved. 

(19.           The file is being submitted based on the above assurances. It is relevant to menton that these assurances also apply in the case of PBOR to remedy the depression in six scales of our sailors in various categories which have got depressed consequent to trade rationalisation effective from 10 Oct 97.

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(Sushil Kumar)
V C N S
For C N S
18 Dec 97
Defence Secretary 
Pl examine Sd/-----------
                                                18/12

FA (DS)/1.10 PM Sd/---------

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            The draft Special Navy Instructions submitted by the Naval HQ is at encl 1-A.

2.         The draft was examined by the group of officers consisting Dir (AG), Dir (Fin/AG), ACGDA & Dy CDA (O), Pune. The draft prepared by the group of officers at encl 5-A was further discussed with Addl. FA (D), and CDA (O), Pune and, thereafter, with FA (DS) on 17-12-97. Based upon their suggestions, the draft was further modified on the lines of Special Army Instructions and the final draft is placed at encl 6-A for approval.
  
3.         The following points have been kept in view while finalising the draft: -

(i)        The Fifth Central Pay Commission has recommended different scales of pay for each rank as against the earlier integrated pay scale.

(ii)       The Rank Pay has been allowed depending upon the rank held by the officer upto the rank of Commodore.

(iii)      The method of pay fixation recommended by the V CPC is that in respect of substantive promotions, the pay may be fixed at the same stage available in the pay scale of the promoted rank and if no stage exists, at the next above stage. However, in respect of acting promotions, the criteria suggested by the V CPC is that till such time an officer completes the required number of qualifying service for promotion to a particular rank on substantive basis, the officer may draw pay only in the lower rank. However, the rank pay will be admissible on the next rank actually held by the officer either acting or substantive.     

(iv)      The above principle has been adopted in respect of pay fixation as on 1-1-1996.    
           
(v)       The provisions contained in our letter dated 21-11-1997 regarding the special provisions in respect of Majors, have been suitably incorporated in the S.A. I. 

(vi)      The Naval officers also are entitled to the benefit of bunching rule like that for civilians. Since in the integrated pay scale, specific minimum pay has been prescribed earlier (NI 1/S/87), the same has been suitably adopted in the Special N.I. for determination of minimum pay of each rank for determination of the number of stages in the pay fixation.

4.         Submitted for approval of N.I. (Officers).

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(B. BRAHMA)
Director (AG)
19th Dec 1997
JS (E)             Sd/------------
                        19.12.97

Addl FA (D)   Sd/--------------
                        19.12.97

DFA (AG)
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Draft N.I is Concurred in….                        Sd/-----------------
                                                            19/12/97

Dir (AG)                     Sd/--------------- 19/12/97

US (P/S)                    Sd/------------

Issue                                                                                                               Encl 8A


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AIR FORCE

1
Copy of letter dated 5-4-91                                                                                    Encl 1A

2

Note dated 18-12-97 from Air HQ                                                                        Encl 2A/B

3

Draft SAFI received from Air HQ                                                              Encl 3A

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            The draft Special Air Force Instructions submitted by the Air HQ is at encl 1-A.

2.         The draft was examined by the group of officers consisting Dir (AG), Dir (Fin/AG), ACGDA & Dy CDA (O), Pune. The draft prepared by the group of officers at encl 5-A was further discussed with Addl. FA (D), and CDA (O), Pune and, thereafter, with FA (DS) on 17-12-97. Based upon their suggestions, the draft was further modified purely on the lines of Special Army Instructions and the final draft is placed at encl 6-A for approval.
  
3.         The following points have been kept in view while finalising the draft: -

(i)        The Fifth Central Pay Commission has recommended different scales of pay for each rank as against the earlier integrated pay scale.

(ii)       The Rank Pay has been allowed depending upon the rank held by the officer upto the rank of Air Cmde.

(iii)      The method of pay fixation recommended by the V CPC is that in respect of substantive promotions, the pay may be fixed at the same stage available in the pay scale of the promoted rank and if no stage exists, at the next above stage. However, in respect of acting promotions, the criteria suggested by the V CPC is that till such time an officer completes the required number of qualifying service for promotion to a particular rank on substantive basis, the officer may draw pay only in the lower rank. However, the rank pay will be admissible on the next rank actually held by the officer either acting or substantive.     

(iv)      The above principle has been adopted in respect of pay fixation as on 1-1-1996.    
           
(v)       The provisions contained in our letter dated 21-11-1997 regarding the special provisions in respect of Majors, have been suitably incorporated in the S.A. I. 

(vi)      The Air Force officers also are entitled to the benefit of bunching rule like that for civilians. Since in the integrated pay scale, specific minimum pay has been prescribed earlier (AFI 1/S/87), the same has been suitably adopted in the Special A.F.I. for determination of minimum pay of each rank for determination of the number of stages in the pay fixation.

4.                  Submitted for approval of SAFI (Officers).

Sd/---------------
(B. BRAHMA)
Director (AG)
19th Dec 1997
JS (E)             Sd/------------
                        19.12.97

Addl FA (D)   Sd/--------------
                        19.12.97

DFA (AG)
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Draft SAFI is concurred in ……..                Sd/-----------------
                                                                        19/12/97

Dir (AG)                     Sd/--------------- 19/12/97

US (P/S)                    Sd/------------

Issue                                                                                                               Encl 7A

Receipt                                                                                                           Encl 8A 

(Food for Thought: All three Services dealt with and disposed of in 24 hours)

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