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Amendment in Model Recruitment Rules for Halwai-cum-Cook in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens

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This Office Memorandum details amendments to the Model Recruitment Rules for the position of Halwai-cum-Cook in non-statutory departmental canteens within Central Government Offices. Previously, a diploma in catering and two years of experience were required, with a trade skill test to assess suitability. The amended rules make the diploma and trade skill test essential, while experience is now...

Amendment in Model Recruitment Rules for Canteen Attendant

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The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an office memorandum amending the Model Recruitment Rules for Canteen Attendants in departmental canteens operating within Central Government Offices. The amendment modifies the age criteria for applicants, specifically the relaxation period for Government Servants. The crucial date for determining the age limit will vary depending on the method...

Regularisation of Unregistered Canteens and Tiffin Rooms for Government Employees

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Big news for canteen workers in Central Government Offices! After a series of legal battles, including a landmark Supreme Court decision, a new directive has been issued to regularize the status of employees working in previously unregistered departmental canteens and tiffin rooms. Initially, only those in registered canteens enjoyed the benefits of being declared Central Government employees...

Regularisation of Qualified Workers in Central Government Canteens

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This Office Memorandum addresses the regularisation of qualified casual workers in Non-Statutory Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices. It references previous directives from the Department of Personnel and Training, including O.M. No.49019/1/2006-Estt.(C) dated 11th December, 2006, which requested Ministries/Departments to implement the Supreme Court’s direction to...

Entitlement of Gratuity for Canteen Employees in Central Government Offices

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This office memorandum clarifies the rules regarding gratuity entitlement for employees of non-statutory registered canteens and tiffin rooms located in Central Government Offices. It addresses the application of gratuity rules based on the employee’s date of retirement or death, specifically before or after October 1, 1991, following a Supreme Court judgement and subsequent departmental...

Implementation of Pensionary Benefits to Non-Statutory Canteen Employees

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This document details the implementation of pensionary benefits for employees of non-statutory departmental canteens, stemming from a series of court cases and government orders. It clarifies the calculation of past service for pension purposes, addresses the refund of contributions, and outlines interest rates applicable to delayed payments or refunds. Several office memoranda are referenced and...

Revised Pay & Allowances of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen Employees

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This office memorandum details the revised pay scales and allowances for non-statutory departmental canteen employees, following recommendations from the Fifth Central Pay Commission. The changes are based on consultations with the Ministry of Finance and apply to various categories of canteen staff, including Safai Karamchari, Wash Boys, Bearers, Cooks, and Managers. The document outlines...

Revised Special Allowances for Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen Employees

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This office memorandum details the revised special allowances for non-statutory departmental canteen employees, following the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission. The allowances have been doubled for specific categories of canteen staff – General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Manager Grade-II, Manager-cum-Accountant, and Assistant Manager-cum-Storekeeper. The revised rates are...

Revision of Canteen Allowance for Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen Employees

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This Office Memorandum details the revision of Canteen Allowance for non-statutory departmental canteen employees, following the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. The allowance has been increased by a factor of 1.5 for specified designations, including General Manager, Deputy General Manager/Manager Grade-II, and Assistant Manager-cum-Storekeeper. The revised rates are...

Cooking Allowance for Non-Statutory Canteen Employees

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This Office Memorandum details the Government of India’s decision to extend a ‘Cooking Allowance’ of Rs. 1000/- per month to Assistant Halwai-cum-Cook and Halwai-cum-Cook staff working in non-statutory departmental canteens within Central Government Offices. This decision stems from recommendations made by the Seventh Central Pay Commission and was finalized after consultation...