GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (SERVICES-D) DEPARTMENT
Circular Memo.No:10445/Ser.D/2011 Dated:01-06-2011
Sub:- Public Service– Andhra Pradesh State &Subordinate Service
Rules, 1996– Clarification in implementation of rue-11(b) of
Andhra Pradesh State &Subordinate Service Rules, 1996–
Regarding.
Ref:- G.O.Ms.No:145, G.A. (Ser.D) Dept., dt:15-06-2004.
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In the reference cited, orders were issued amending rule-11(b) of the
Andhra Pradesh State &Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 prescribing time
limit to join a post on appointment/temporary appointment under Rule 10
including appointments by transfer or by promotion otherwise than by direct
recruitment. As per the said rule, an employee on promotion or appointment
by transfer to next higher category shall join within 15 days from the date of
receipt of the order of promotion/appointment by transfer. An employee who
does not join the post within the stipulated time or evades to join the post by
proceeding on leave, shall lose his promotion right / offer for the current
panel year and the name of the candidate shall be placed before the next
Departmental Promotion Committee for consideration in the next year panel
subject to availability of vacancy, if he is otherwise eligible and in case of
non-selection post, the name of the candidate who does not join within the
stipulated time in the promotion post shall be considered for promotion again
after a lapse of one year from the date of offer of appointment subject to
availability of vacancy.
2. However, it was brought to the notice of the Government that in
number of cases the employees, who evades to join in the promoted posts
second time also are requesting to consider their names again in the
subsequent panel years.
3. Government hereby clarify that as per rule-11(b) of the A.P.State &
Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 as amended vide G.O.Ms.No:145, General
Administration (Services-D) Department, dated 15-06-2004, a person
appointed by promotion/transfer shall join in the promoted post within the
time limit of 15 days from the date of receipt of the order of promotion/
appointment by transfer. If an employee who does not join the post within
the stipulated time or evades to join the post by proceeding on leave, shall
lose his promotion right/officer for the current panel year and the name of the
candidate shall be placed before the next Departmental Promotion Committee
for consideration in the next year panel subject to availability of vacancy, if he
is otherwise eligible (i.e., one time only), but not subsequent panel years.
In the case of non-selection posts, the name of the candidate who does not
join within the stipulated time in the promotion post shall be considered for
promotion again after a period of one year only (i.e., only one time) from the
date of offer of appointment subject to availability of vacancy and eligibility.
The appointing authorities are requested to strictly adhere to the above rule
position.
4. All the Departments of Secretariat/Heads of Departments/District
Collectors are requested to issue instructions to all the appointing authorities
under their administrative control to follow the above instructions
scrupulously.
B. VENKATESWARA RAO,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (SER. & HRM)
To
All Departments of Secretariat.
All Heads of Departments.
All District Collectors.
All District Judges.
Copy to the Prl.Secretary, A.P.Public Service Commission, Hyderabad.
Copy to: Law (E) Department.
SF/SC
Comprehensive Guide to Joining Time on Transfers and other occasions for AP/ TG Government Employees
The joining time rules for AP / TG government servants ensure smooth transitions between posts. Joining time is granted for transfers during duty, return from earned leave (up to four months), and return from long leave or deputation abroad. Specific rules apply for remote locality transfers and surplus staff transfers. For training deputations, section officers and assistant section officers receive full joining time. Direct recruitment appointments entitle probationers to joining time and transit pay. Waiting for posting orders on return from leave allows joining time continuation. These guidelines help to government employee transfer policies Rules s effectively.
General Conditions
Specific Conditions and Exceptions
Temporary Transfers
Vacation Combined with Leave
Training Deputations
Direct Recruitment Appointments
Compulsory Waiting for Posting Orders
Post-Training Posting
Restrictions and In eligibility
Important Points on Joining Time
Holidays Following Joining Time
Single Day for Non-Residence Change
Holidays and Sundays Count
No Change of Office
Transfer at Request
Sunday Following Joining Time
Commencement of Joining Time
Salient Features of Joining Time Rules on Transfers for Government Servants Explained
Comprehensive Guide to Joining Time on Transfers and other occasions for Government Employees General Conditions
Transfer During Duty
Joining time may be granted to join a post to which the servant is transferred while on duty (FR 105 (a)).
Return from Earned Leave
Probationers and approved probationers returning from earned leave of not more than four months may be granted joining time (FR 105 (b), General Rulings under A.P. Leave Rules, 1933).
Return from Long Leave/Deputation
For returns from leave, study leave, or deputation out of India for more than four months, joining time is granted from the post of debarkation or the regular post in India in case of arrival by aircraft (FR 105 (c)).
Remote Localities
Joining time is allowed for proceeding to or returning from remote localities that are not easy to access (FR 105 (d) (i&ii)).
Surplus Staff Transfers
Surplus staff transferred from one post to another are eligible for joining time (FR 105 (e) read with GO.Ms.No. 84, F&P dept., dt 15-4-1981).
Specific Conditions and Exceptions
Temporary Transfers
No joining time is admissible for temporary transfers not exceeding 180 days; only actual transit time is allowed as for journeys on tour (FR 105 (f)).
Vacation Combined with Leave
If vacation is combined with leave and the total duration is less than 120 days, joining time is allowed (Note 1 under FR 105).
Training Deputations
Section officers and Assistant section officers in secretariat,superintendents and senior Assistants in the office of Commissioner of Land Revenue, and Head Quarters Staff of A.P. Ministerial Service, may avail full joining time admissible as on transfer when they are deputed to under go training as Tahsildars and Revenue Inspectors, as the case may be in the Districts (Note 2 under FR10 5 and G.O. Ms.No. 143, Finance dept., dt 27-5-1970) .
Direct Recruitment Appointments
Probationers and approved probationers appointed to the same or another service by direct recruitment are entitled to joining time and transit pay but not traveling allowance (Note 3 under FR 105).
Compulsory Waiting for Posting Orders
When a government servant must wait for posting orders on return from leave, and this period is treated as duty, joining time is allowed in continuation of the waiting period (Note 4 under FR 105).
Post-Training Posting
Government servants posted to a place other than their old headquarters after training are eligible for joining time, which is reckoned from the date of relief from training (FR 105).
Restrictions and In eligibility
Extended Earned Leave
No joining time is admissible when transferred while on earned leave exceeding 120 days (Ruling 4 of FR 106).
Extraordinary Leave
Joining time is not admissible if an employee is on extraordinary leave for more than 14 days (FR 107 (b) (i)).
Post-Suspension
No joining time is allowed after suspension adjudged as a specific penalty (Ruling 4 F under FR 106).
No Change of Building
Joining time is not admissible when the transfer does not involve a change of building (Ruling 4 under FR 106).
Casual Leave
Casual leave should not be prefixed or suffixed to joining time.
Important Points on Joining Time
General Provisions
Holidays Following Joining Time
When holidays follow joining time, the normal joining time may be deemed extended to cover such holidays (G.O.Ms.No.158 Finance department, dated 26-05-1969 read with subsidiary rule 1(b) under FR 106).
Single Day for Non-Residence Change
Not more than one day is allowed to join a new post if it does not involve a change of residence from one station to another.
Holidays and Sundays Count
A holiday or Sunday counts as a day for the purpose of subsidiary rule 1(a) of FR 106.
No Change of Office
No joining time is allowed when the change of post does not involve an actual change of office (subsidiary rule 1(a) of FR 106).
Specific Situations
Transfer at Request
Joining time may be allowed for transfers at the request of the employee, subject to the authority sanctioning the transfer reducing the period if necessary in the public interest (subsidiary rule 13 of FR 106).
Sunday Following Joining Time
The Sunday immediately following the joining time, when the government servant returns to duty on the following Monday, does not form part of the joining time and should be suffixed to it as in the case of holidays for leave purposes (Rule 7 of subsidiary rules under FR 106).
Commencement of Joining Time
Joining time commences from the date of relinquishment of charge of the old post if the charge is made over in the forenoon, or the following date if the charge is made over in the afternoon (G.O.Ms.No.84, Finance department, dated 15-4-1981). The procedure for handing over charge on transfer and the regulation of pay are detailed in rulings 1 and 2 under FR 107.
Panchayat Raj & Rural Development Department – Implementation of Ease of Doing Business reforms–Issuing New / Renewal of Trade Licenses-Orders – Issued.
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PANCHAYAT RAJ & RURAL DEVELOPMENT (GP-FIN) DEPARTMENT
From the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment, Hyderabad. Lr.No.5260/CPR&RE/D1/2019, Dated:10.11.2020.
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ORDER:-
Under Section 120 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 Gram Panchayats are issuing new/renewing trade licenses on submission of documents depending on the nature of trade duly following Rules, procedure and Fee structure issued vide reference 1st & 2nd read above. Under Ease of Doing Business reforms, in the reference 3rd read above, the Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment, Hyderabad has proposed that all the applications shall be submitted through online. The applications shall consist of (2) documents for issue of Trade Licenses and for auto renewal without seeking any documents and inspection and requested the Government to approve the same.
2. After careful examination of the matter and in exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-Section (1) of Section 286 of Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, Government have approved the proposal of Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment, Hyderabad and hence forth applicants who apply for issue of Trade License shall be asked to submit the following two documents:
Lease deed/Registered or Unregistered Lease deed showing legal occupancy of the applicant.
Identity Proof with photo such as Aadhar, Passport, PAN, EPIC, Driving License, Bank Pass book or Ration Card/Food Security Card.
3. Further for auto renewal no documentation and inspection is required.
4. The Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment shall take necessary action to follow the above orders scrupulously.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA)
SANDEEP KUMAR SULTANIA
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment,Hyderabad. All the District Collectors through Commissioner, Panchayat Raj &Rural Employment, Hyderabad.
All the District Panchayat Officers through Commissioner, Panchayat Raj & Rural Employment, Hyderabad.
T, R& B Department - INDIRAMMA INDLU Scheme - Formation of INDIRAMMA Committees at Gram Panchayat / Municipal ward level for effective implementation of the INDIRAMMA INDLU Programme - Orders - Issued.
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TRANSPORT, ROADS & BUILDINGS (RH& C.AI) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.33
Dated:11-10-2024
Read the following:
G.O.Ms.N0.7, (RH& C.AI) Dept., dt.09.03.2024.
From the M.D., TGI-ICL, Lr No: 1116/E&P/1NDIRAMMA INDLU/2023, dt.01.10.2024.
ORDER•
In the G.O.1st read above, Government have announced commencement of INDIRAMMA INDLU Programme for providing construction assistance of to houseless poor for construction of 4, 50,000 new houses in the 1 st phase in the State.
2. Government after careful examination of the proposal submitted by the Managing Director, Telangana Housing Corporation Limited, Hyderabad in the reference 2nd read above have decided to constitute INDIRAMMA Committees at Gram Panchayat / Municipal ward level involving local people and other functionaries by the District Collectors and accordingly hereby order all the District Collectors to constitute the INDIRAMMA Committees for implementation of INDIRAMMA INDLU Programme with the following composition:
Gram Panchayat Level
i.
Sarpanch / G P Special Officer
-Chairman
ii.
Two Women from SHG group
- Members
iii.
Three local persons of the village having interest in developmental activities (at least one member should be from BC and one member from SC/ST)
- Members
iv.
Panchayat Secretary
-Convener
Municipal Ward level
i.
Ward Councillor/ Corporator
- Chairman
ii.
Two Women from SHG group
- Members
iii.
Three local persons of the village having interest in developmental activities (at least one member should be from BC and one member from SC/ST)
-Members
iv.
Ward Officer
- Convener
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3. The committees shall discharge the following functions:
To take up awareness building activities regarding the programme on continuous basis.
To handhold the beneficiaries in taking up the construction of houses.
To act as a committee for Social Audit.
To report to the MPDO / Municipal Commissioner wrongful exclusion of any eligible family or wrongful inclusion of any ineligible family or any other housing related issue.
4. The Manadal Parishad Development Officer / Municipal Commissioner shall submit the names to be nominated on the INDIRAMMA Committees to the District Collector and the District Collectors will issue orders constituting INDIRAMMA Committees in consultation with District in-charge Minister.
5. All the District Collectors are directed to take necessary steps for constitution of these INDIRAMMA Committees by 12 th October, 2024 and organize necessary orientation programme at the Mandal / Municipal level for these committee members.
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA)
Dr.JYOT1 BUDDHA PRAKASH
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All the District Collectors.
The Managing Director, Telangana Housing Corporation Limited, Hyderabad, Copy to:
The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department.
The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department.
The PS to Secretary to C.M. The ps to M (Rev, Housing & I& PR) The ps to M (PR & RD)
The ps to C.S.
SC/SF
Family Pension Rules, Eligibility and Benefits for AP Telangana Pensioners
Family Pension Rules Eligibility and Benefits for AP Telangana Pensioners and employees . Here we can discus on Pension Rules, including the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and the latest Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Government Order on Pension Benefits, including Family Pension Eligibility and the different between Service Pension and Family Pension. Importance of Pension Payment Order (PPO), Enhanced Family Pension, and identifies who can be a Family Pension Beneficiary. Learn about pensions for Legal Marriage After Retirement, Missing Employees Pension, and Pension for Disabled Children. Explore details on Dearness Relief (D.R) Payment and the Quantum of Pension.
Family Pension Regulations such as Family Pension Termination for remarriage, criteria for Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility, equal pensions for widows, and the Dual Family Pensions Cap. Understand the implications of Supreme Court Pension Rights and recent High Court Pension Rulings affirming the Fundamental Right to Pension. Get insights on pensions for children born after retirement, implications of a second marriage without government permission, and Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
What is Family Pension?
Difference between Service Pension and Family Pension
Who is Eligible for Family Pension?
How much is Family Pension?
Details in PPO (Pension Payment Order)
Legal Marriage After Retirement
Even Without Records
For Missing Employees
For Disabled Children
Pensioner's Death Day
D.R (Dearness Relief) Payment
Quantum of Pension
Family Pension Rules and Regulations
Instructions to Download Annual Account Statement
How to Change Pension Account to Another District
How to Download Pensioners ID Card
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What is Family Pension?
If a government employee dies while working or after retirement, their family can receive a family pension. This is outlined in Rule 50 of the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and provides financial support to the deceased employee's family.
Family Pension Rules, Eligibility, and Benefits for AP and Telangana Pensioners
Difference between Service Pension and Family Pension
Service Pension: A regular monthly payment given to retired government employees based on their years of service and salary.
Family Pension: Financial support given to the family of a government employee who has passed away, whether the employee was retired or still in service.
Who is Eligible for Family Pension?
As per Rule 50(12) of the Revised Pension Rules of 1980 and Andhra Pradesh Government Order MS No. 315 dated 7/10/2010, the following family members are eligible for family pension:
The spouse (wife or husband) of the deceased employee or pensioner
Legally separated spouse
Sons
Daughters
Children with physical or mental disabilities
Divorced daughters
Widowed daughters
Parents (if there are no other eligible family members)
How much Amount get Family Pension?
If an Employee Dies While in Service:
For the first 7 years or until the employee would have turned 65 years old (whichever comes first), 50% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
After that, 30% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
If a Pensioner Dies:
50% of the last month's salary or the current pension amount (whichever is lower) is paid from the date of retirement for 7 years or until the pensioner would have turned 65 years old, whichever comes first.
After that, 30% of the last month's salary is paid as a family pension.
Details in PPO (Pension Payment Order)
When the pension is granted by the AG, the PPO will note the Family Pension Beneficiary name, Enhanced Family Pension (50% for the first 7 years or until 65 years of age), and thereafter the Family Pension (30%) for life.
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Legal Marriage After Retirement
If a pensioner legally marries after retirement, the new spouse and any children from that marriage are also eligible for the family pension.
Even Without Records
Family pension must be granted even if records are not available.
For Missing Employees
Family pension is paid to the families of employees who are missing or untraceable after one year.
For Disabled Children
Family pension also applies to children who are physically or mentally disabled and are unable to earn a living.
Pensioner's Death Day
The pension is paid for the day the pensioner dies, and the family pension starts from the next day.
D.R (Dearness Relief) Payment
D.R is also paid on the family pension.
Quantum of Pension
Family pension recipients may also be eligible for an additional amount known as the quantum of pension.
Family Pension Rules and Regulations
Family Pension Termination for Remarriage
Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility
Equal Pension for Widows
Pension Eligibility for Children and Second Wife
Family Pension for Legal Spouse After Retirement
Cap on Dual Family Pensions
Family Pension for Children Born After Retirement
Second Marriage without Government Permission
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Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
Recent High Court Ruling
Pension as a Fundamental Right
Family Pension Termination for Remarriage
According to Rule 50(5)(i), if a family pensioner remarries, their family pension will be discontinued.
Enhanced Family Pension Eligibility
Enhanced family pension (50%) is granted only if the deceased employee had at least 7 years of service. For those with less than 7 years of service, only the normal family pension (30%) is payable.
Equal Pension for Widows
Rule 50(6)(A)(1) stipulates that if family pension is granted to widows, it must be paid equally to all eligible widows.
Pension Eligibility for Children and Second Wife
Under Rule 50(6)(B), if the first wife of a pensioner dies, the children and the second wife are eligible for family pension.
Family Pension for Legal Spouse After Retirement
According to Rule 50(12)(B)(I) & G.O.Ms.No. 335 F& P dated 15.9.1993, a legally married spouse of a retired government employee is also eligible for family pension.
Limit on Dual Family Pensions
As per Rule 50(10)(b)(c) & G.O.Ms.No.245 F&P dated 4.9.2012, if an individual is receiving two family pensions, the total amount is capped at ₹27,830.
Family Pension for Children Born After Retirement
Rule 50(12)(b) Note 2(III) & G.O.Ms.No.236 F& P dated 28.5.1994 state that children born after retirement are also eligible for family pension.
Second Marriage without Government Permission
According to Cir.Memo.No.4027/B/26/pension-I/87 Fin dated 20.8.1991, if a government employee married again without government permission while the first wife is alive, the second wife is not eligible for family pension.
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Pensioner Benefits After Divorce
G.O.Ms.No.20 F& P dated 24.1.1981 clarifies that even after divorce, the divorced wife and children are eligible for family pension.
Recent High Court Ruling
The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently annulled G.O. 152 issued on November 25, 2019, regarding family pension regulations. The court ruled that executive orders cannot override statutory laws. It confirmed that the 1980 Andhra Pradesh Revised Pension Rules are legally valid and do not impose conditions on widows and divorced daughters regarding pension eligibility. The court emphasized that pension is a fundamental right and cannot be restricted by executive orders.
Pension as a Fundamental Right
The Supreme Court has affirmed that receiving a pension is part of the right to livelihood and living rights, which the High Court reiterated in its judgment.
