Maternity Leave for Women Officers

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Here is the notification of the MoD for the Maternity Leave for women officers in the armed forces. Wef 01/9/08 Women officers are eligible for 180 days leave. see the notification here http://www.mediafire.com/?trezyzzyjwn

124th Course NDA and Naval Academy for 44th 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course commencing from June 30 , 2010 will be held on 30 Aug 2009.

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2009 on August 30, 2009 for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of NDA for 124th Course and Naval Academy for 44th 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course commencing from June 30 , 2010.

Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has been appointed the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) designate.

Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has been appointed the next Chief of Air Staff (CAS). He takes office on May 31, with the retirement of incumbent chief Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major. Born on 22 Jul 1949, Air Marshal Naik was commissioned into the Air Force on 21 Jun 1969 as a Fighter Pilot. During his long distinguished service spanning nearly 40 years he has served in a variety of Command Staff and Instructional appointments. He has the distinction of 3085 hrs of flying to his credit. The Air Marshal also took part in 1971 war. Before taking over as VCAS, he was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command. Besides being a fellow of the National Defence College, New Delhi, College of Defence Management, Secundrabad and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he has attended a variety of courses like flying instructor Course, Jungle & Snow Survival, Junior Commanders Course. Air Marshal Naik was decorated with Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM) and Vishist Seva Medal (VSM). He is one of the Honorary ADCs of the Supreme Commander.

Advani promises military veterans One-Rank One-Pension

Advani promises military veterans One-Rank One-Pension

See full press release http://www.lkadvani.in/eng/content/view/812/281/
It goes without saying that there are few things less reliable than a politician before elections. However, it was no less than the BJP's prime ministerial candidate LK Advani who stopped by at the veteran hungerstrike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and offered them his support. According to a statement released by the Indian Ex-Servicement Movement (IESM) which organises the hungerstrikes (and the return of upto 13,000 gallantry and good service medals so far to the government), Advani, on behalf of his party and its NDA partners, fully endorsed the demand and categorically stated that if elected to office, they will implement "One Rank One Pension" without any delay.

Children Education allowance

Here is the notification of how to claim the children education allowance for the armed forces.
http://www.mediafire.com/?dmawm2z2ttw

HBA RULES BY GOI

No.I-17011111(4)/2008-H.III Government of India Ministry of Urban Development (Housing-Iff Section)
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Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. Dated:- the 27th Nov., 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:-
Interest bearing advances/Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation on House Building Advance-regarding. ********
The undersigned is directed to say that the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to interest bearing advances, including House Building Advance, granted to Central Government employees is under consideration of the Government.
2. Pending finalisation of the new arrangements, the matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and the following provisions for House Building Advance shall be in operation:
(i). The maximum limit for grant of HBA shall be 34 months' of pay in the pay band subject to a maximum of Rs. 7.50 lakh or cost of the house or the repaying capacity whichever is the least, for new construction/purchase of new houselflat.
(ii), The maximum limit for grant of HBA for enlargement of existing house shall be 34 month's of pay in the pay band subject to a maximum of Rs.1.80 lakh or cost of the enlargement or repaying capacity, whichever is the least.
(iii). The cost ceiling limit shall be 134 times the pay in the pay band subject to a minimum of Rs, 7.50 lakh and a maximum of Rs, 30.00 lakh relaxable up to a maximum of 25% of the revised maximum cost ceiling of Rs. 30.00 lakh.
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All Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring the contents of this O.M. to the notice of all concerned.


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These orders shall be effective from the date of their issue.

Sd/- V.K.GUPTA) Deputy Financial adviser

DA NOTIFICATION DATED 13 MAR 2009

Here is the link for the DA notification by the Dept of Expenditure, GOI from 16% to 22%. The arrears from 01 Jan 2009 will be paid in cash after 01 Apr 2009 after payment of salary of march 2009.