“Forward ever, backward never: onwards with Breaking Through”

04/06/2015


1) SPEED POST tariff increases from 01.06.2015 

Budget 2015 has increased the service tax from 12.36% to 14%. So the SPEED POST  tariff  increases from 01.06.2015  for (LOCAL up to 50 grams) Rs. 17/- to Rs.17/- (Rs.15 + Rs.2 ST), (other place up to 200 grams ) from Rs. 39/- to Rs.40/-(Rs.35+ Rs.4 ST). Other rates will change on adding service tax rate.

PPF issue in DOP Finacle : DOP Finacle Solution

PPF ISSUE IN DOP FINACLE

(i) Loans against PPF account closure. .

  • Calculation of interest upto closure date and deduction of the interest amount Invoke CPDTM menu to make Principal repayments
  • Select the tran type/sub type as P - Loan Principal Repayment
  • Enter the amount of loan principal to be repaid and click on submit and verify the same if the amount is above Rs.5,000/-.
  • Invoke the menu CLPR for calculation of interest
  • Invoke HACINT menu to calculate loan interest (CEPT IT Team to be contacted for this)
  • Invoke the menu CPDTM to make Interest repayments
a) Select the tran type/sub type
b)) Select the type as I - Loan Interest Repayment
v) Invoke the menu HCAAC to close the loan account

(ii) PPF Claim closure is not getting initiated in teller login with an error “this work class is not permitted”.

After updating date of death in CIF, closure menu, HCAAC should be invoked only by Supervisor. Same can be verified by another supervisor after system generated withdrawal tran ID is posted and verified. This activity should be performed by Hos only where there are more than one Supervisor. Therefore PPF claim closure is to be done at HO only.(kawal sir – cant this be done at LSG SOs/MDGs. Can this be verified by Postmaster login)

(iii) PPF bank transfer closure is not permitting in teller login.

PPF bank transfer out closure has to be initiated by supervisor and transfer proceedings should be credited to “0322 office account” with a proper closure reason code as Bank Transfer. This has to be verified by another supervisor. This option should be used by Hos only where there are more than one Supervisor. Therefore transfer of PPF account from post office to Bank can be done at HO only.

(iv) How to see balance in PPF Account at the time of deposit and withdrawal

Solution:-
Please see following screen shots where balance is shown in Deposit/Withdrawal menus after entering account number.
CPWTM - Withdrawal
CPDTM - Deposit

(v) What is the menu for extending PPF Account?

Menu for extending PPF Accounts – HCEXTN

(vi) What is the process of PPF Account Closure?

There is no need to make the balance as zero before closure in PPF accounts.

PPF Closure (without loan)
a) Counter PA has to invoke HCAAC menu for closure.
b) Interest for current financial year will be calculated and posted in the PPF account.
c) System generated transaction ID will be created.
d) Supervisor has to verify the account closure using HCAAC menu.
e) In some cases, when the supervisor tries to verify the account closure, if the Tran ID (generated in step 3) is in Entered state, then the error message ‘Pending verification exists for the account’ will be displayed.
f) Tran ID if not noted down in step 3, it has to be obtained from HFTI menu by selecting the transaction status ‘Entered’ (Tran ID generated against the PFF account number will be shown).
g) In Counter PA login, in HTM – Modify option, this Tran ID is to be posted.
h) In Supervisor login, in HTM, this Tran ID is to be verified.
i) After verification of the transaction, in HCAAC menu, the closure has to be verified.
PPF Closure (with loan)
a) Counter PA has to invoke loan repayment using CPDTM menu.
b) Supervisor has to verify the transaction in CPDTM menu.
c) CLPR menu (PROCESS) has to be invoked by Supervisor for processing loan account.
d) Then, HACINT is to be invoked by CEPT team (at present). On invoking this, the interest for loan account is calculated and posted in PPF loan account.
e) The loan interest has to be paid through CPDTM menu again, if the PPF account is not a matured account.
f) The loan interest has to be recovered through CPWTM menu, if the PPF account is a matured account.
g) Closure of loan account has to be invoked using HCAAC by counter PA.
h) Closure has to be verified by Supervisor using HCAAC menu.
i) For closing PPF account, the procedure for closure of PPF account without loan has to be followed.
(vii) What is procedure for PPF Account transfer to and from Bank?
PPF – Transfer Out (Bank)
a) Invoke HINTTM menu from Postmaster login for zeroing of interest for the current financial year.
b) In HINTTM, PPF account number to be entered; From date should be 01-04-YYYY; Interest table code should be ‘Zero’.
c) Verification has to be done by Supervisor.
d) Closure has to be invoked using HCAAC menu from PA login. Option ‘Transfer’ has to be selected and transfer account id should be Postmaster account (0340).
e) Closure reason should be selected as ‘Transfer to Bank’.
f) Closure has to be verified by Supervisor.

PPF – Transfer In (Bank)

a) Create CIF ID if already not available.
b) Use CPPFAO menu to open a new PPF account. Select the CIF ID and select the option TRANSFER and enter the old account number.
c) Also enter the correct account open date and enter the maturity date (31-03-YYYY).
d) Verify the account opening using CPPFAV menu in Supervisor login. Note down the account number.
e) The text file has to be generated from the excel sheet. Excel sheet should contain all the transactions of the PPF account and the balance should be checked. 
f) The field 'Financial Year End Balance Identifier' should be selected as YES only for the last transaction of a financial year. For all other transactions, it should be selected as NO. 
g) The fields 'Transaction Date' / 'Value Date' should be in mm/dd/yyyy format only.
h) Enter the account number created in Finacle and click on Generate File button to generate the text file. Excel template is attached with this mail.
i) In Counter PA login, select HTRFTOUN menu. Select the text file generated. In 'Destination Directory' field, enter /dop
j) The message 'File uploaded successfully' will be displayed.
k) Then, select CTUPLD menu. Enter the account number and then enter the file name (enter as it is available). The message 'Data uploaded successfully' will be displayed.
l) After this process, login as Supervisor and select CTPROC menu. Select 'Verify' and enter the account number. Transactions will be displayed. Click on SUBMIT.
m) Again login as PA and select CTPROC menu. Select 'Process' and enter the account number. Transactions will be displayed. Click on SUBMIT. A screen showing the transaction id details will be displayed.
n) Then, check the current year transactions in HACLI menu and previous year transactions in CTINQ menu.
o) Before creating the text file, the date format of the system should be changed as mm/dd/yyyy.

(viii) When PPF Deposit made in wrong account number, what is the process to correct it?
Deposit made in wrong account number
· Invoke CPWTM menu in Counter PA login
· Add --- C/NP Cash Normal Payment --- N Normal Withdrawal
· Enter the Dr. account number (wrong account number)
· Enter the amount as in the Deposit transaction
· Enter the report code as "REVRS" & Submit
· Verify the transaction in Supervisor login


For making the deposit in the correct account number
· Invoke CPDTM menu in Counter PA login
· Add --- C/NR Cash Normal Receipt --- N Normal Contribution
· Enter the Cr. account number (correct PPF account number)
· Enter the correct amount & Submit
· Verify the transaction in Supervisor login

Deposit amount is wrong
· Invoke CPWTM menu in Counter PA login
· Add --- C/NP Cash Normal Payment --- N Normal Withdrawal
· Enter the Dr. account number (PPF account number)
· Enter the excess amount deposited
· Enter the report code as "REVRS" & Submit
· Verify the transaction in Supervisor login

(ix) How to handle PPF – Wrong account open date cases.

a) Invoke HINTTM menu from Postmaster login for zeroing of interest for the current financial year for the PPF account (with wrong open date)
b) Verification has to be done by Supervisor.
c) Use HCAAC menu to close the PPF account (wrong open date) in Counter PA login. Closure reason should be selected as Transfer to Bank. . Option ‘Transfer’ has to be selected and transfer account id should be Postmaster account (0340).
d) Closure has to be verified by Supervisor.
e) Use CPPFAO menu to open a new PPF account. Select the CIF ID (linked with the closed PPF account) and select the option TRANSFER and enter the old account number in account opening screen.
f) Also enter the correct account open date and enter the maturity date (31-03-YYYY).
g) Verify the account opening using CPPFAV menu in Supervisor login. Note down the account number.
h) The text file has to be generated from the excel sheet. Excel sheet should contain all the transactions of the PPF account and the balance should be checked. 
i) The field 'Financial Year End Balance Identifier' should be selected as YES only for the last transaction of a financial year. For all other transactions, it should be selected as NO. 
j) The fields 'Transaction Date' / 'Value Date' should be in mm/dd/yyyy format only.
k) Enter the account number created in Finacle and click on Generate File button to generate the text file. Excel template is attached with this mail.
l) In Counter PA login, select HTRFTOUN menu. Select the text file generated. In 'Destination Directory' field, enter /dop
m) The message 'File uploaded successfully' will be displayed.
n) Then, select CTUPLD menu. Enter the account number and then enter the file name (enter as it is available). The message 'Data uploaded successfully' will be displayed.
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Government  Constituted a Committee to monitor progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities as per Hon’ble Supreme Court directions DoP&T Order reproduced below:


Immediate/Court Matter
No.36012/39/2014-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel. Public grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi-110 001
22nd May 2015
ORDER

Subject: Constitution of a Committee to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its interim Order dated 24.3.2015 and 28.4.2015 in Contempt Petition No.49912014 in Civil Appeal No. 9096/2013 filed by the National Federation of Blind Vs Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training had directed that immediate steps be taken by the Government to expedite the process of filling up of vacancies already identified for persons with disabilities.
2. The Government has now decided to constitute an inter-ministerial Committee with the following composition, to monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities reported to the Hon’ble Supreme Court
(i)
Additional Secretary (S&V), Department of Personnel and Training
Chairman
(ii)
 Joint secretary. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Member
(iii)
Deputy Chief Commissioner, Office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Member
(iv)
Representative of Ministry of Railways at Joint Secretary level
Member
(v)
Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services
Member
(vi)
Joint Secretary .Department of Defence
Member
(vii)
Joint Secretary , Department of Defence Production
Member
(viii)
Joint Secretary . Department of Public Enterprises
Member
(ix)
Additional Secretary, UPSC
Member
(x)
Member, SSC
Member
(xi)
Joint Secretary (AT&A), Department of Personnel and Training dealing with reservation for Persons with Disabilities
Member Secretary
The Chairman shall have power to co-opt or exclude the representative from any Ministry/ Department/ Organisation.
3. The Terms of Reference of the Committee would be as under:
(a) the Committee shall meet at least once in a month;
(b) the committee would monitor the progress in filling up of vacancies of persons with disabilities reported to the Hon’ble Supreme Court, to ensure that appropriate action is taken for filling up such vacancies in the scheduled time frame.
The secretarial services to the Committee would be provided by the Department of Personnel and Training.

(G. Srinivasan)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India


 

3) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to grant payment license to proposed Post Bank of India by July.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said he expects Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to grant payment license to proposed Post Bank of India by July. He said the network of 1,54,000 post offices (including 1,30,000 rural post offices) equipped with payment bank facility will bring new revolution.
On proposed Post Bank of India for which permission is pending with Reserve Bank of India, Union Minister said, “by July August the payment bank license is ought to be given. We have 1,54,000 post office. With opening of payment bank there will be new financial revolution. We have 1.5 lakh service sectors involved. We want our 1.30 lakh rural post offices also to be covered under this network.”
Briefing about one year achievements of his department Prasad said, “In last one year 27,215 post offices are networked into one national unit through computers. Money transfer etc facilities are available through this network. 1,30,000 solar powered handheld bio-metric devices to be provided to rural post offices. ”
In previous year there were 4 ATMs, in this year 115 ATMs are installed. Core banking solution availability is up from 236 to 2590 post offices in one year.”
E-commerce cash on delivery revenue has been up from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore in a year. Parcel revenues grew by 37% this year from 2% decline in previous year. 28 new parcel centers are established to boost e-commerce.”
“CAG report laid in parliament on May 2015 highlights that speed post service is better than private couriers. The survey was conducted in 8 states before this conclusion.”


4)Promotion & Posting

 Promotion & Posting in the Grade of Member, Postal Services Board CLICK HERE TO SEE Dte order.


5)Nutritious Snacks to be introduced in Central Government Canteens.

The DOPT has, on 28.05.2015, issued a circular regarding nutritious food items at Central Government Canteens. Departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices/Establishments are providing beverages, snacks and meals to the employees. An illustrative list of vegetarian items of menu has been provided vide para 1.10 of Administrative Instructions on Departmental Canteens in Government Offices and Industrial Establishments.

Keeping in mind the health and welfare of the employees, there are plans to introduce nutritious, light, and low-fat snacks at the Central Government employees’ canteens. All these canteens are already issuing vegetarian items of menu. According to the circular, the food items listed below shall also be offered.
Different type of vegetable soups
Bonda
Dhokla
Khakhra
Poha
Matar Chatt
Pao Bhaji
Veg Upma
Sprouts
Patties
Muffins
Mishti Dahi
Soya Snacks
Plain Dahi
Nimbu Pani
Lassi/Chaaj
Ice-cream
Shrikhand