Monday, 30 October 2017
Saturday, 28 October 2017
Association is participating in 30th PSI World Congress at Geneva (Switzerland)
PSI is a global trade union
federation representing 20 million working women and men who deliver vital
public services in 150 countries. It defends human rights and social justice
and promotes universal access to quality public services. PSI works with the
United Nations system and in partnership with labour, civil society and other
organizations.
PSI and SSP has invited to our
Association’s General Secretary, Vilas Ingale to participate in PSI’s World
Congress to be held from 30th October to 3rd November
2017 in Geneva (Switzerland). He has accepted
the invitation and going to attend the 30th World Congress.
source:chq
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector of Posts w.e.f. 01-01-2006
GOOD NEWS
TO ALL MEMBERS
ASSOCIATION WON THE BATTLE
Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector of Posts w.e.f. 01-01-2006
GOOD NEWS
TO ALL MEMBERS
ASSOCIATION WON THE BATTLE
D NEWS
TO AL MEMBERS
Amendments in the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules,1965
To view DOP Memo No. 4-24/2016-Vig dated 12/10/2017, please CLICK HERE.
Saturday, 21 October 2017
COACHING CLASS FOR IPO EXAMINATION AT MADURAI, TAMILNADU
2017 – SIXTH
COACHING CLASS FOR IPO EXAMINATIONAT MADURAI (TAMILNADU CIRCLE) FOR EIGHT DAYS FROM 05.11.2017 (SUNDAY) TO 12.11.2017 (SUNDAY) FOR ALL SUBJECTS
Shri. M.Bakthavatchalam. M.A. B.L., Senior Supdt. of Post Offices (Retired) and Shri. P.Karunanithy, Supdt. of Pos (Retired) will conduct Coaching class for eight days for ensuing IPO examination at Madurai as detailed below:
Venue
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Tamilnadu Government Employees Association building, No. 11, Mela Perumal Maistry veethi, near Chennai Silks and opposite to Park Plaza Hotel, opposite Railway station , Madurai 625 001
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Eight days classes
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05.11.2017 (Sunday) to 12.11.2017 – (Sunday)
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Many candidates from Punjab, Jharkandh, Uttara Pradesh, Mathiya Pradesh, Maharastra, Manipur, Bihar, Kerala, Andra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamilnadu have attended the previous coaching classes. Many RMS Candidates have also attended he coaching class.
1. Coaching classes will be conducted from 0830 hours to 1800 hours.
2. Special classes will be conducted for RMS Candidates regarding postal side basic matters.
3. Study materials can be obtained in the coaching class.
4. Fees: Rs. 500/- (Five hundred only) per day.
5. Coaching classes are conducted in English only. IPO candidates from neighbouring Circles may also participate.
5. Male and female officers may stay in Hotel Grands Central, No. 82, Mela Perumal Maistry Veethi, Near Chennai Silks, opposite to Railway Station Madurai 625 001. (Contact number: 0452 2343940 and Mobile No. 90431 33312). Rent for Double Bedroom per day is Rs. 600/-. There is no separate single room. We have to book only double bedroom This lodge is very nearer to our coaching class.
6. Another lodge is available for male candidates as detailed below:
LODGE SELECTION, No. 70, Town Hall Road, opposite to Railway Station Madurai 625 001.
(Contact number: 0452 2342625 and 0452 4377087).
Rent for Single Bedroom per day is Rs. 320/-.
Rent for Double Bedroom per day is Rs. 420/-.
Rent for Triple Bedroom per day is Rs. 520/-. This lodge is also very nearer to our coaching class.
7. Ladies Hostel facility: THENDRAL VILLA WOMEN’S HOSTEL, No. 19, V.P.Ratinasamy Nadar Road, Near Ulavar Santhai, B.B.Kulam, Madurai 625 002. Warden: Smt. M.Devi Contact numbers: 96260 88806 and 73050 20787. Only Rs.350/- is charged per day for both boarding and lodging.
8. Please bring the following books which are under the serial numbers of my list of books for IPO Examination.
Sl No. 1,4,5,6,10, 11,14, 17,18,19,20, 21 and 22.
Important note: Willing officials are requested to send a SMS to Cell No: 094433 29681 regarding their participation in the coaching class. This is very much required for making other arrangements.
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For further details, please contact
- Shri. P.Karunanithy,B.Sc., Retired SPOs : Cell number : 094433 29681 and
- Shri. M.Bakthavatsalam. M.A. B.L., Retired SSPOs Cell number: 075984 81056
Welcome to all.
This 91-year-old ‘Postman’ still serves the department
Helps people who visit post office fill up forms, promotes postal products
When he joined the Department of Posts as an ‘outsider’ in 1940, P.M. Gurusamy, popularly known as ‘PMG’ in the department circle, would have never imagined that he would remain integrated with the department for more than seven decades and continue his ‘service’ even after retirement.
While serving as an ‘outsider’ (casual worker) at Ramanathapuram Head Post Office after completing his third form (Class VIII), Mr. Gurusamy joined Quit India Movement in 1942.
He was sent to jail, but released the very next day as the jailor found him hardly 16 years old.
The jailor informed the Postmaster that Mr. Gurusamy faced no case and there was no bar on him to continue his service in the department.
On March 3, 1943, Mr. Gurusamy was posted as a Class IV employee at the post office in Mandapam.
After retiring as a Selection Grade Postman in 1985, Mr. Gurusamy – he is now 91 years old – has been visiting the Head Post Office for 32 years, helping people who visit the post office and promoting postal products, especially ‘My Stamp’, the personalised sheets of postage stamps of India Post.
He has been visiting the Head Post Office for two hours in the morning and an hour in the evening, helping people fill up forms, and deposit and withdraw money. He has also been encouraging them to start recurring deposit and savings bank accounts or join ‘Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana,’ designed for rural people who fall victims to dubious financial companies.
“God is keeping me in good health and I will continue the service as long as I can,” he told The Hindu during an interaction. Recently, the Postmaster ‘pulled him up’ for coming late and he considered the ‘reprimanding’ as the biggest compliment. No one would visit the post office after retirement and Mr. Gurusamy is an exception, says N.J. Udaya Singh, Superintendent of Posts. He has popularised ‘My Stamp’ product in a big way, he adds.
“I have a passion for ‘My Stamp’ and have got the personalised stamps for more than 150 people, including former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and his elder brother A.P.J. M. Maraikayar,” says Mr. Gurusamy. Appreciating his service, Karaikudi Kamban Kazhagam has honoured him with ‘Seva Ratna’ award.
Mr. Gurusamy had served as a Postman in Dhanushkodi for five years since 1945 and continues to be the living link to the 1964 cyclonic tragedy that destroyed the post office and the once flourishing town.
http://www.thehindu.com
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Extension of probation period on account of availing Leave during probation period - DoPT
No.28020/1/2017-Estt(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 5th October, 2017
Dated: 5th October, 2017
Subject: Extension of probation period on account of availing Leave during probation period
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's 0.M No. 28020/1/2010-Estt(C) dated 21st July 2014 wherein consolidated instructions on Probation/ Confirmation in Central Services were issued for ready reference to all concerned. As per extant instructions "if during the period of probation, a probationer has not undergone the requisite training course..., the period of probation may be extended by such period or periods as may be necessary, subject to the condition that the total period of probation does not exceed double the prescribed period of probation"
3. So far as persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Departments are concerned, these orders are being issued after consultation with the C&AG of India.
(Sanjiv Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Source: DoPTDeputy Secretary to the Government of India
Central Govt has pushed aside the Post Offices and released notification permitting all nationalized banks & ICICI bank, Axis Bank & HDFC bank ( from the private sector) to accept deposits for NSC, KVP, RD, MIS, SCSS, SSA & TDs vide notification dated 10.10.2017
To view the notification, please CLICK HERE.
Saturday, 14 October 2017
SB ORDER NO. 16/2017: AADHAAR NUMBER IS A MANDATORY DOCUMENT FOR OPENING OF ACCOUNT
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE ORDER
Rural people to get affordable life insurance services - Manoj Sinha
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Communications
13-October-2017 13:18 IST
Rural people to get affordable life insurance services - Manoj Sinha
The Minister for Communications Shri Manoj Sinha today launched the Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana and an initiative for expansion of clientele base of Postal Life Insurance. Talking to media after launching the schemes here, the Minister said that the vision of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to provide banking services through the postal network needs to be taken forward to provide affordable life insurance services to people living in rural areas of the country. He said that all villages under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana will be brought under its ambit.
The Minister said, under Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana, at least one village (having a minimum of 100 households) will be identified in each of the revenue districts of the country, wherein endeavour will be made to cover all households of that identified village with a minimum of one RPLI (Rural Postal Life Insurance) policy each. Coverage of all households in the identified Sampoorna Bima Gram village is the primary objective of this scheme.
Shri Sinha said, under the scheme expansion of clientele base of PLI, it has now been decided that benefits of PLI will no more be confined to Government and semi-Government employees, but will also be available to professionals such as Doctors, Engineers, Management Consultants, Charted Accountants, Architects, Lawyers, Bankers etc. and to employees of listed companies of NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). The decision has been taken to enlarge the cover of social security and bring maximum number of people under the protection of Postal Life Insurance (PLI). He said that the postal policies have low premium and high bonus, unlike the Private ones.
The Minister added that the Government is committed to the cause of complete wellbeing of citizens of this country. Expansion of clientele base of Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and ensuring coverage of Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) to all households of Sampoorna Bima Gram villages in each district of the country is a step in that direction. These two major initiatives being undertaken by Department of Posts will serve as an instrument of securing lives of people as well as enhancing financial inclusion.
Postal Life Insurance (PLI), introduced in 1884, is one of the oldest life insurance schemes for benefit of Government and semi-Government employees. Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI), introduced on March 24, 1995 on recommendations of Malhotra Committee, provides insurance cover to people residing in rural areas, especially weaker sections and women living in rural areas. Low Premium and High Bonus is the unique feature of PLI and RPLI schemes. As on March 31, 2017, there were 46.8 lakh PLI and 146.8 lakh RPLI policies across the country.
The insurance industry in India has undergone transformational changes after liberalisation of the insurance sector in the year 2000, subsequent to setting up of the insurance regulator Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). In such a competitive scenario, it is felt that there is an urgent need for Postal Life Insurance (PLI) / Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) to redefine itself.
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Where should you invest: PPF, NSC, Sukanya Samriddhi or Senior Citizens' Saving Scheme?
Investors are feeling relieved that interest rates on small savings schemes have not been reduced. Bond yields have fallen in the past three months, so logically rates should have been cut. If we go by the formula that links small savings rates to bond yields, the Public Provident Fund (PPF) should not offer more than 7%. However, fears of a backlash from the middle class seem to have prevented the government from reducing rates.
Observers believe the prevailing rates will continue for a few more quarters. "The formula has long been abandoned. Now rates are determined by politics and fixed by the Finance Ministry," says Manoj Nagpal, CEO of Outlook Asia Capital. Even so, investors should not blindly invest in small savings schemes. Each instrument has specific features and one should assess which option best fits into one's financial portfolio. We take a look at the pros and cons of some of the most popular small savings ..
1. PUBLIC PROVIDENT FUND
Interest rate: 7.8%
Tenure: 15 years (from first investment)
The PPF is the favourite of risk-averse investors who are content with modest but assured returns. Its tax-free status gives it a distinct advantage over fixed deposits. Since interest from fixed deposits is fully taxable, the returns from a 7.5% bank deposit are reduced to barely 5.25% in the highest tax bracket. The only glitch is that there is a cap of Rs 1.5 lakh on the annual investment by an individual.
The best part about the PPF is its longevity. The account has a tenure of 15 years, but can be extended in blocks of five years indefinitely. After 15 years, the investor has three options: withdraw the corpus, continue with the account without further contributions or continue investing in the account. If you choose to continue investing in it, you have to submit an application for extending the account tenure for a block of five years. The application (Form H) has to be submitted within a year from the maturity date. After five years, the account tenure can be further extended for another five years.
If one doesn't submit an application for tenure extension, the PPF account tenure automatically gets extended but the investor cannot make further contributions to it. The balance in the account will continue to earn interest, but the investor will no longer be required to contribute the minimum Rs 500 in the account every year. Once this option of continuing without contribution has been selected, the subscriber cannot alter it to make further contributions to the account.
The PPF suits non-salaried people who are not eligible for retiral benefits. Self-employed professionals such as doctors, architects and chartered accountants should use it to build the debt portion of their retirement nest egg. Ashmeet Narula has been investing in the PPF for the past 13 years and intends to keep extending it till she retires.
2. SUKANYA SAMRIDDHI YOJANA
Interest rate: 8.3%
Tenure: 14 years
If you have a daughter below 10 years, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a better option than the PPF because it offers a higher interest rate. Like the PPF, the interest earned is tax free and there is an annual cap of Rs 1.5 lakh on the investment. Accounts can be opened in any post office or designated banks with a minimum investment of Rs 1,000.A parent can open an account for a maximum of two daughters, but the combined investment in the two accounts cannot exceed Rs 1.5 lakh in a year.
Some experts argue that the debt-based Sukanya scheme is not the best way to save for a longterm goal. This is true, because equity-based options can deliver higher returns. This is why experts advise that the SSY should be used in combination with other investments, such as equity funds, for saving for a child's future goals. The good part is that the girl child tag lends a sense of purpose to the investment. The maturity proceeds of other investments are often squandered. On the other hand, the Sukanya scheme helps a family save the daughter's education and marriage.
3. NATIONAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATES
Interest rate: 7.8%
Tenure: 5 years
Unlike the PPF, there is no cap on investments in the NSC. But the interest is fully taxable. The posttax returns to 5.38% in the highest 30% bracket, which is comparable with the returns of bank fixed deposits. The only difference is that the interest accruing on NSCs every year is also eligible for tax deduction. Suppose you buy NSCs worth Rs 50,000 and claim tax deduction this year. The following year, you can claim deduction for the Rs 3,900 that accrues as interest in the first year. In the third year, you can claim deduction for Rs 4,204 as interest gets compounded.
NSCs fell out of favour when bank rates were higher at 9-9.5% a few years ago. But deposit rates have fallen in the past two years and especially after demonetization. Though banks offer senior citizens higher rates,for regular investors the deposit rates are now 7-7.2% (See page 25). This makes the NSCs more attractive. But go for them only if you are ready to stand in long queues at the Post Office and put up with the laxity of the government staff.
4. SENIOR CITIZENS' SAVING SCHEME
Interest rate: 8.3%
Tenure: 5 years
Another bestseller from the Post Office, this scheme gives out regular income to retirees. The tenure of the scheme is five years, which is extendable by another three years. However, there is a Rs 15 lakh overall investment limit per individual. Also, the scheme open only to investors above 60. In some cases, where the investor has opted for voluntary retirement and has not taken up another job, the minimum age is relaxed to 58 years. There is also no age bar for defence personnel. They can invest in the scheme even before 60 as long as they satisfy the other requirements.
Experts say the Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme should be the first option for retirees looking to park their life savings. "It offers assured returns and regular income. These are critical requirements of most retirees," says Nagpal. This is what made Faridabad-based retired PSU manager Mangal Dutta Sharma park Rs 15 lakh of his retirement proceeds in the scheme. he remaining is invested in bank deposits and the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme to earn a monthly income.
Source:-The Economic Times
Friday, 6 October 2017
Thursday, 5 October 2017
IPO Books catalogue dated 20.09.2017
Catalogue dated 20.09.2017
Examination books for IPO 2017
from Shri. P.Karunanithy, Retired SPOs
Sl.No
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Subjects
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Rate
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1.
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MCQ Guide on FR & SR containing 611 Q & A on 14 subjects namely FR & SR, Joining Time, Pension, NPS, Commutation, Leave, TA, LTC, GPF, CGEGIS, CEA, CGHS, DA & HRA, Medical Attendance with Seventh Pay Commission latest rulings
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Rs. 250/-
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2.
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Guide on Compendium of complaints & other subjects
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Rs.170/-
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3.
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Guide on Manuals and other subjects
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Rs.170/-
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4.
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Guide on Law subjects
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Rs.150/-
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5.
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Guide on miscellaneous subjects
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Rs.200/-
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6.
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Guide on Acts and other subjects
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Rs.170/-
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7.
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Website copy of Postal Manual Volume V
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Rs.200/-
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8.
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Website copy of Postal Manual Volume VII
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Rs.200/-
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9.
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Website copy of Postal Manual Volume VIII
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Rs.300/-
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10.
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Questions and answers 2011,2012,2013,2014 & 2016
In IP Exams, 70% of questions are asked from the questions of previous years. Hence the study of previous years questions is a must for success.
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Rs.300/-
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11.
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MCQ on Postal Manual Volume VII
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Rs.100/-
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12.
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MCQ book on Constitution of India
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Rs.230/-
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13.
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General English containing MCQ Questions and Answers
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Rs. 220/-
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14
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MCQ Guide on Post Office Guides containing 832 Q & A
on Post Office Guides incorporating latest rulings on PO Guide Part I , PO Guide Part II and Postal Savings Bank and Savings Certificates corrected up to 01.07.2017
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Rs. 230/-
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15.
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Latest General Knowledge book for the year 2018
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Rs.185/-
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16.
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Reasoning or Mental ability
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Rs.200/-
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17.
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Bare Act on Constitution
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Rs.180/-
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18.
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Bare Act on Consumer Protection Act
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Rs. 80/-
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19.
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Bare Act on RTI
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Rs. 85/-
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20.
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MCQ book:
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with 178 MCQ Q & A The RTI Act, 2005 with 176 MCQ Q & A
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Rs. 150/-
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21.
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“Disciplinary Rules are made simple” MCQ Question Bank of 575 Q& A containing CCS (CCA) Rules, Conduct Rules, Schedule containing the particulars of Appointing Authority, Disciplinary Authority and Appellate Authority in respect of Postal and RMS officials and Grade Pay of Postal and RMS employees
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Rs. 170/-
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22.
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“ Financial Rules are made simple” MCQ Question Bank of 471 Questions and Answers containing FHB Volume I, FHB Volume II and General Financial Rules, 2005 incorporating latest changes in 7th CPC
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Rs.180/-
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23.
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Website copy of Post Office Guide Part I (Corrected up to date)
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Rs. 200/-
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24.
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Latest 7th CPC orders on HRA, TA, Transport Allowance and some other allowances containing six pages
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Free
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25.
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Latest 7th CPC orders – Second supplementary containing two pages
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Free
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26
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MCQ book:
The Civil Procedure Code , 1908 with 98 MCQ Q & A The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with 117 MCQ Q &A
The Evidence Act, 1872 with 148 MCQ Q & A
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 with 302 MCQ Q & A
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Rs. 250/-
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Total amount for books
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Rs. 4,570-
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Despatch charges under Registered Book Packet
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Rs.130/ -
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Total amount for which M.O is to be remitted
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Rs. 4,700-
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All books are in English version only
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Total 26 items only
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Money order is to be remitted to the following address:
SHRI. G.GNANAMUTHURAJ ,
No.5, MOOVENDAR NAGAR EAST,
MADURAI RESERVE LINES SO,
Madurai 625014
The amount should be remitted by eMO only and not by any other modes.
There is no VPP or COD services.
It is requested not to credit the amount in any of the SB accounts mentioned previously in the website
Note:
1. Please contact over phone/ Mobile 094433 29681 before placing indent for my books.
2. If you want some selected books from the above list, you can contact in cell no: 94433 29681 and intimate the serial numbers of the list.
3. Books will be dispatched by Registered Book Packets containing printed books. If your mobile number is furnished, the dispatch particulars will be intimated by SMS in your mobile by us.
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