This office memorandum addresses inconsistencies in the implementation of recommendations regarding norms for non-statutory departmental canteens. It clarifies that Ministries/Departments should follow the guidelines outlined in a previous O.M. dated 22.12.2004, obtaining approval from their Head of Department in consultation with their Internal Finance Division, and are no longer required to...
This office memorandum details the implementation of a Supreme Court judgement regarding the status of non-statutory departmental/cooperative canteen employees in Central Government offices. Following the court’s decision, these employees will be treated as Central Government servants with effect from October 1, 1991, and will be eligible for all associated benefits. The memorandum outlines...
This Office Memorandum details the procedure for procuring summer/winter uniforms for Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ employees working in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens. It references previous Ministry of Finance guidelines and clarifies that all purchases must now adhere to the General Financial Rules (GFRs) 2005, including the use of Purchase Committees and...
This office memorandum details the revision of stitching charges for uniforms provided to canteen employees in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices. The charges for woolen pants and salwar have been updated to Rs. 180 and Rs. 60 respectively, admissible once every two years. Rates for other uniform items remain as per a previous notification dated...
This office memorandum details the revision of the washing allowance for canteen employees working in non-statutory departmental canteens/tiffin rooms of Central Government Offices. The allowance is increased from Rs. 30/- p.m. to Rs. 60/- p.m. for those supplied with uniforms, and will increase by 25% each time the Dearness Allowance rises by 50%. The order is effective from September 1st, 2008...
This Office Memorandum details a revision to the uniform provisions for employees working in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens and Tiffin Rooms within Central Government Offices. Specifically, it authorizes the provision of petticoats for female employees who wear sarees and dupattas for those who wear salwar kameez, in addition to existing uniform articles. The memorandum references previous...
A new format for the Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) has been issued for employees of non-statutory canteens and tiffin rooms within Central Government Offices. This format, effective from the reporting year 2009-10 onwards, includes specific provisions for remarks on discrepancies between reporting and reviewing officers. Numerical gradings on a scale of 1-10 will be awarded for work...
This Office Memorandum details the extension of the Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme to employees working in non-statutory canteens and tiffin rooms within Central Government Offices. It supersedes the previously implemented in-situ Promotion Scheme. The memorandum outlines eligibility criteria based on service length (from September 26, 1983, or the date of appointment, whichever is...
This Office Memorandum addresses the issue of pay recoveries being made from canteen employees following the implementation of the ACP scheme. It clarifies that the entire ACP scheme for departmental canteen staff is under review due to discrepancies arising from pay re-fixation. Departments are instructed to halt any further recoveries until a final decision is reached after consultation with...
This Office Memorandum details the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for Group ‘B’ & ‘C’ employees working in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms. The scheme provides for three financial upgradations after 10, 20, and 30 years of continuous service. It clarifies eligibility criteria, pay fixation rules, and the process for implementation...