Ministry of Railways New Railways in New India Budget New India Budget to transform Railways into a modern, safe, green, affordable and comfortable mode of transport Drastically scaling up investments by almost three times to Rs 1,48,528 cr. in 2018-19 (BE) as against Rs 53,989 cr. in 2013-14 Highest priority to safety – total expenditure … Read more
Relief to Salaried Taxpayers – Standard Deduction of Rs 40,000 Allowed Relief to salaried taxpayers: standard deduction of Rs 40,000 allowed in lieu of present exemptions 2.5 Crores salaried employees and pensioners to benefit Differently-Abled will continue to get transport allowance at enhanced rate In order to provide relief to salaried taxpayer, the Union Minister … Read more
Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantri Issues Orders on Matter of Equivalence with Respect to Armed Forces and AFHQ CS Officers Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman has issued the following orders with immediate effect:- Ministry of Defence letter dated 18 October 2016 on the issue of equivalence between Armed Forces Officers and Armed Forces Headquarters Civil … Read more
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Anomalies in implementation of 6th CPC A National Anomaly Committee, comprising 8 members from the Official-Side and 12 members from the Staff-Side was set up to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. There were five (5) meetings … Read more
Online Bill tracking system for Vendors & Contractors Ministry of Railways introduces Online Bill tracking system for Vendors & Contractors This is in line with the emphasis given by Railway Minister on increased use of information technology to promote transparency. All bills will be settled within 30 days of its receipt. In a significant move … Read more