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DIES-NON 20-02-2013 AND 21-02-2013 REGULARISED


General Administration (SS) Department - Establishment - National level strike of employees and workers on 20.02.2013 and 21.02.2013 - Absence of employees for want of public conveyance- Regularised Orders Issued.

G.O.(P) No.68/2013/GAD. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 12.03.2013


Read: 1. G.O.(P)No.42/2013/GAD, dated, 18.02.2013

ORDER
1). A section of workers, employees andteachers went on a National level strike on 20 and 21st February 2013. Government as per order read above ordered that the unauthorized absence of the employees who participated in the strike would be treated as Dies-Non. The pay for the day is to be deducted from the salary bill for the month of
March 2013.
2). A large .number of employees and employees’ organisations have represented to Government that the absence of many employees was due to the absence of public conveyance and therefore requested to grant eligible leave to those employees on the above days.
3). Government have examined the matter in detail and are pleased to order that the absence of employees on 20/02/2013 and 21/02/2013 for want of public conveyance will be regularised as eligible leave including casual leave on receipt of written undertaking that they had no intention to participate in the strike. However, if it is later on found that he I she has participated in any strike related activity like demonstration, the casual leave sanctioned will be cancelled and disciplinary action will be initiated against him I her.

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BUDGET 2013-14


                       With an eye on Lok Sabha polls, the Congress-led UDF Government in Kerala today unveiled people-friendly Budget proposals for 2013-14 enhancing the social security pension, raising the retirement age and offering sops for farmers including an interest waiver.
                       It also seeks to mop-up additional revenue of Rs 1,138.33 crore, mostly from luxury items. Cigarettes and liquor, among other things, will attract higher taxes.
In a significant announcement, the Budget proposed to raise the retirement age of government employees, joining the service from April this year, to 60. The retirement age of existing staff is 56.
Interest-free loans
                       Announcing a set of flagship schemes for the protection of farmers, Finance Minister K.M. Mani set apart Rs 50 crore for writing off the interest on small farmers and announced an interest-free loan scheme for farmers holding below one hectare of land through cooperatives.
In the Budget presented to the State Assembly, Mani also came out with a risk insurance on farm loans guaranteeing that in the event of the farmer’s death, the loan need not be repaid.
Goods and Service Tax
                       Claiming that the prices of essentials would not be affected on account of changes in the GST on items specified in the Budget, the Minister proposed to raise the Goods and Service Tax on products such as vehicles and a range of consumer goods to 14.5 per cent from 13.5 per cent.

The Government expects to earn Rs 650-crore revenue through this measure.

He said this would bring the tax rate in Kerala on par with other southern States and that the common people would not be affected as basic items such as rice has been exempted.

                       Two other key sources of additional income that the Budget targeted were increasing the tax on cigarettes from 15 to 20 per cent, anticipating a revenue of Rs 120 crore, and that on foreign liquor from 100 to 105 per cent expecting an extra revenue of Rs 250 crore.
                       Seeking to help cardamom auctioneers in Kerala, VAT has been reduced to two per cent from five per cent. This would benefit only those who conduct auctions in the recognised centres of the spices board.
The minister also rationalised various fees on land registration and transactions hoping to earn Rs 200 crore.
The Budget estimates for 2013-14 show revenue receipt of Rs 58,057.88 crore and a revenue expenditure of Rs 60,327.85 crore.
                       After taking into account factors like capital expenditure, public debt servicing and concessions and relaxations, the Budget shows a deficit of Rs 526.54 crore. 


Budget for the year 2013-2014 at a Glance
  • Special burn treatment centres in medical colleges
  • Free generic medicine project in all taluk hospitals
  • Research Centre at Thiruvananthapuram Engineering College
  • Rs 55 Cr for Kollam, Alappuzha bypasses
  • Chemical toilets in boats of water Department
  • Rs 117 Cr for Vallarpadom-Kozhikode coastal Highway
  • Rs 100 Cr aid for KSRTC to tide over difficult situation
  • Roads to build cycle path with Private-Public participation
  • Rs 10 Cr for modern parking facility in towns
  • Rs 25 Cr Kumarakom-Nedumbassery State Highway
  • Aid to those who get patents
  • Research and inventions will be encouraged
  • Rs 20 Cr for young entrepreneurs
  • Agricultural product insurance scheme to cover all farm products
  • 10 district to have units for producing Neera from coconut tree
  • Rs 50 Cr for new dam at Mullaperiyar
  • Rs 400 Cr for constructing check dams to solve water shortage
  • Fish malls in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode
  • Rs 10 Cr for fish-processing centers
  • Plastic to be collected for processing; Interest free loan up to Rs 20 lakhs for societies
  • Rs 35 Cr meat processing plant in Chalakkudy
  • Housing loan subsidy for journalists raised to Rs 1 lakh
  • Journalist pension raised to Rs 7000
  • Erattupetta Panchayat to become Municipality
  • Permanent steel bridge for Aluva Manalppuram; Rs 5 Cr allotted
  • KSFE to implement employment scheme for diaspora
  • Mangalya Nidhi for marriage of poor people; Rs 20,000 as aid
  • Integrated Insurance programme for all families
  • Vytilla model Mobility Hubs in important towns
  • 'Thripty fair price food stalls to sell food packets for Rs 20
  • Solar power generation will be extended
  • Coastal ship transport will be encouraged; 5 ports to be developed
  • Rs 100 Cr for 50 modern fish markets
  • Rs 3 Cr for protection of fishermen
  • Tax rebate for houses with rain water harvest facility
  • Punishment to people who employ children as beggars
  • Shelter homes to accommodate beggars
  • Education loan interest discount for APL families too
  • Old age and farmer's pension increased
  • Rs 25 crore allocated for agri malls in important cities
  • Risk insurance for agriculture loans; confiscation to be banned
  • Permission to begin 10,000 integrated hi-tech agriculture centers
  • Individuals excluded from agriculture taxes
  • Rs 14 crore allocated for Supplyco to start two rice mills
  • Interest free loan assured to small scale farmers
  • 14 hi-tech agriculture villages to be started. Rs 3 crore financial assistance for a village
  • Small scale farmers loan waived with immediate effect
  • Progress in the Growth sector, Rs 8,000 crore to be invested in Capital sector
  • Reduction in exports affects agriculture negatively
  • Revenue willl increase by imposing taxes to more sectors
  • Growth rate at 9.5%
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DEARNESS ALLOWANCE ARREARS - CREDITING TO PF ACCOUNTS- TIME LIMIT EXTENDED

                                  Several requests arc being received from various Heads of Institutions and individuals seeking extension of time for crediting the arrears of Dearness Allowance to the Provident Fund Account for the period from 01.07.2008 onwards.
                                 Government have examined the requests and arc pleased to order that the time limit for crediting the arrears of Dearness Allowance sanctioned from 01/07/2008, 01/01/2009, 01/07/2009, 01/01/2010, 01/07/2010, 01/01/2011, 01/07/2011, 01/01/2012 & 01/07/2012 to the Provident Fund Account of employees will be extended upto 30th September 2013. The Dearness Allowance arrears can be claimed in the salary bill upto 30th September 2013 and credited to Provident Fund Account without fail.

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SSLC 2013

SSLC EXAMINATION MARCH 2013

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination of Kerala will be starts on 11th March 2013 and will be end on 23rd March 2013. It is conducted on Grading procedure. 
TIME OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
SUBJECT
     DATE         
     TIME     
First Language-Part I Malayalam/ Tamil/ etc.. 11.03.2013
1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
First Language-Part II Malayalam/ Tamil/ etc. 12.03.2013
1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
II nd Language- English 13.03.2013
1.45 pm to 4.30 pm
III rd Language- Hindi/ GK 14.03.2013
1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
Social Studies 16.03.2013
1.45 pm to 4.30 pm
Mathematics 18.03.2013
1.45 pm to 4.30 pm
Physics 19.03.2013
1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
Chemistry 20.03.2013 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
Biology 21.03.2013 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm
Information Technology 23.03.2013 1.45 pm to 3.00 pm

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Aided Primary and High Schools to draw salary bills without counter signature


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The Headmasters of the aided schools will be designated as the authority for the drawal and disbursement of salary of approved staff of the respective school. The prevailing system of countersigning the salary bills by the Educational Officers concerned shall be dispensed with. The Headmasters of each school shall use only "SPARK" database for preparation of salary bills. This will come into effect as and when each school becomes SPARK enabled.

1. Based on the above, the following guidelines are issued for strict compliance of all concerned.
(i) The Headmasters of all aided Primary and High Schools are authorised to draw and disburse salary of all approved staff members without countersignature,provided the bills are prepared based on entitlement authorised by the competent authority in the office of the DEO/AEO and salary bills are generated through SPARK system.
(ii) The bills on surrender leave salary as envisaged in Kerala Education Rules can also be drawn and disbursed without countersignature provided the bill is generated through SPARK based on entitlement authorised as above.
(iii) The Headmasters shell prepare the bills in quadruplicate (4 copies) and submit two copies to the Treasury for encashment. The third copy shall be kept in the school for audit purpose. The fourth copy of the bill along with a copy of its aquittance roll shall be ubmitted to the AEO/DEO concerned within a week after drawal and disbursement of salary. The AEO/DEO shall arrange scrutiny of the bill to ensure that the bills are drawn strictly according to the entitlement authorised from that office.
(iv) T.A. bills, Medical Reimbursement bills, Maintenance Grant bills, etc can be drawn only with countersignature of the departmental authority concerned after obtaining the required allotment.
(v) Bill for approved teachers working on daily wage basis shall be drawn only after getting the countersignature of the departmental authority concerned.
(vi) The Director of Public Instruction shall arrange to conduct audit of these bills at least once in a year.
(vii) Any bill which cannot be generated through SPARK will be honoured in treasuries only with the countersignature of departmental authority.

2. All Treasury officers are hereby directed to honour the salary bills of employees of aided schools complying with the above instructions without countersignature. However, before passing the bill for payment, the genuineness of the bill presented in treasuries shall be verified with reference to the SPARK code printed on the bills.
3. Formal amendments in Kerala Treasury Code to facilitate the payment of bills without countersignature will be issued separately.
4. The new system will come into force commencing from disbursement of salaries for the month of April 2013.
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Completing the Data Entry and Locking in SPARK by 28-02-2013

                    As per the Govt. circular No.62/2012 dated 16/10/2013 all DDO s are directed to complete the data entry of all the fields in SPARK, upload Photo and Signature, Verification of details entered, lock the employee details after verifying the authenticity of data entered on or before 28-02-2013 and submit a certificate in the prescribed format.
                    Treasuries will not accept bills without certificate of SPARK entry from 01-03-2013

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Related Circulars and GO s relating to data entry and locking of employee details

Circular No 15-2013-Fin Dated 02-02-2013

Urgent Notice: This is extended upto 31-03-2013. The bills for 02-2013 must have a certificate.
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SPARK -Time Limit for updation & Locking - Extended
 extended upto Salary bill submission of 05-2013
Government have extended the time limit fixed for the updation and locking of details in SPARK. Extended upto Salary bill submission of 05-2013For details view 
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DIES-NON ON 20-02-2013 & 21-02-2013

Certain Organisations of State Government Employees and Teachers have threatened to go on strike on 20th & 21st  February 2013 in connection with the National level strike. To meet the situation, in case the threatened strike materialises, the following orders are issued:

  • Leave of any kind should not ordinarily be granted for strike days (Exceptional cases in GO)
  • Head of Departments and sanctioning authorities shall insist on Medical certificates from Government Doctors in the proper form.
  • The applications for leave from the employees should be disposed of immediately and should not be kept without disposal.
  • If the Head of an office is no strike and as a result the office is closed, thereby preventing employees not on strike from attending the office, they may report before the District officer. The DO should make necessary arrangements for opening the office in such case.
  • The unauthorized absence of the employees for participation in strike will be treated as dies non.
  • The pay for the day in which the strike is taking place will be withheld from the salary for the month of March, 2013
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