Letter to Secretary (Posts) i/c/w up-gradation of GP of Inspector Posts from 4200/- to 4600/-.

Letter to Secretary (Posts) i/c/w up-gradation of GP of Inspector Posts from 4200/- to 4600/-.

No. CHQ/AIAPASP/Upgradation/GP/2017                        dated : 18/12/2017

To,

Shri A. N. Nanda,

Secretary (Posts)

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi 110 001.

Subject : Non implementation of orders of Directorate by which the Grade pay of Inspector of Posts has been upgraded to Rs. 4600/- (PB-2) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 in the 6th CPC structure in pursuance of Para 7.6.14 of its report.

Ref.         :    1.       Directorate letter No. 2-12/2013-PCC dated 24.10.2017

                   2.       CAT Ernakulam judgement Dated 16.10.2015

 3.       Contempt petition no. C.P/180/00137/2016 in OA No.   180/00289/2013

Respected Sir,

On behalf of Association of Inspector Posts and Asstt Supdt Posts, it is respectfully submitted that aggrieved of the anomalous situation occurred vide MOF OM dated 13.11.2009 & 16.11.2009 due to grant of Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- in the Pay Band PB-2 corresponding the pre-revised scale of Rs. 7450-11500 with effect from 01-01-2006 to the Inspector of CBDT/CBEC and Assistants in CSS, this Association filed litigation vide OA 289/2013 before Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam Bench, contesting that Inspector Posts were conveniently omitted from the above upgradation and consequential benefits. It was categorically mentioned that Inspector Posts were holders of pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 (Pre-revised pay scale of Rs.6500-10500) in the light of recommendation of 6^th CPC in para 7.6.14 placing Inspector Posts at par with Assistants and Inspectors of CBDT/CBEC and as such they are entitled to the revised grade pay of Rs.4600/- on par with Inspectors CBDT/CBEC and Assistants. Needless to mention, para 7.6.14 was accepted by the Government of India as per Resolution No. 1/1/2008-I.C. dated 29.08.2008.

After much deliberations, Learned Bench decided the case in favour of respondent association vide decision dated 16.10.2015, after recording certain observations. In compliance thereto, Department considered issue of up gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts afresh in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure and pleased to grant Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- (PB-2) to Inspector Posts from 01.01.2006 in the 6^th CPC structure in pursuance of Para 7.6.14 of its report. Accordingly orders for implementation has been issued vide OM No. 2-12/2013-PCC dated 24.10.2017.

Our Association is very much grateful to Secretary (Posts) and officers at Directorate for recommendation of upgradation of GP of Rs. 4600/- (PB-2) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 in the 6th CPC structure in pursuance of Para 7.6.14 of its report and issuance of orders thereof. At the same time, it is constrained to note that the orders are not being implemented in letter and spirit. Accounts line officials are misinterpreting the provisions, ignoring the importance/essence of the issue. Attempts are being made by them to de-link Grade Pay with Pre-revised scale, and leading to an anomalous situation once again. There appears no consensus amongst Accounts line officials all over the country. In order to bring uniformity in respect of pay fixation, a line of action/instructions are necessarily required from Directorate.  

It is imperative to cite relevant rules in this regard, a few of which are as under:

a)      It is pertinent to mention that Directorate vide letter no. 17-10/2008-Admn dated 21.04.2010 has fixed the pay of 28 Assistants in the revised pay structure of 7450-225-11500 corresponding to the Grade pay of Rs.4600/-. The said pay fixture is most relevant, similar and identical to the instant case.

b)      Revised Pay structure for the Grade Pay of Rs.4600 (PB-2) corresponding to the Pre-Revised scale i.e. 7450-225-11500 (S-13) as defined under Section I of Part-A of the First Schedule of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 annexed with notification under GSR 622 (E) dated 29.08.2008.

Revised Pay Structure			Earlier Pay Structure
Corresponding Grade Pay	Name of Pay Band / Scale	Corresponding Pay Bands / Scales	Post / Grade	Present Scale
4600/-	PB-2	9300-34800	S-13	7450-225-11500

c)       As per Note 2A under Rule 7 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, where a post has  been upgraded as a result of recommendation of  the  Sixth  CPC  as indicated  in  Part  B  or  Part  C  of  the  First  Schedule  to  these  rules,  the fixation of pay in the applicable pay band will be done in the manner prescribed in accordance with clause  (A)  (i)  and  (ii)  of  Rule  7  by multiplying the existing basic  pay  as  on  01.01.2006  by  a  factor  of  1.86 and rounding the resultant figure  to  the  next  multiple  of  ten.  The  grade pay corresponding to the upgraded  scale  as indicated  in Column  6 of Part  B or C will be payable in addition. Illustration 4A in this regard is in the Explanatory memorandum to the rules. 

d)      Illustration  4A  under  Explanatory  Memorandum  in  the   Second Schedule of CCS(RP) Rules provides  fixation  of pay  on up gradation  of GP of  Rs.1900/-   to  the  GP  Rs.2000/-   with   benefit   of  bunching   in  the pre revised  scale  of  pay.  In   the instant case, GP of Rs.4200/- originally granted to IP was up graded to GP of Rs.4600/- as on 01.01.2006.

e)      In  the  Illustration  4A  of ibid  rules  as stated  in (b)  above,  under  Serial 7 of illustration, bunching benefit was prescribed.  The method of bunching has been explained below rule 7 A of CCS (RP) Rules 2008.

f)       As per Rule 5 of CCS(RP) Rules  2008,  option  provision  is available  for the   employees   between   those   promoted    or   whose   pay   have   been upgraded   to   a   higher   scale   on   or   after   01.01.2006   to   the date  of notification i.e. 29.08.2008.

g)      As per Rule 4 of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, Column 5 & 6 of Section I of Part A of THE FIRST SCHEDULE OF 6^th CPC Gazette making REVISED PAY STRUCTURE as well as showing pay band and grade pay OR Pay scale, as applicable, of every post/grade.

f)       The IPs who have been promoted to ASP Cadre are entitled to earn increment and re-fixation as per FR 22 (a) on the date of promotion as the post of ASP carries higher duty & responsibilities as contained in OM No. 43-27/2007- PE II dated 30-08-2007, though ASP cadre has been left out with the same Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- as of IP.

In view the above rule provisions, Fitment Table to OM of MOF 1- 1/2008-IC dated 30.08.2008 relevant to the above was referred. The fitment table corresponding  to  pre  revised  scale of Rs.7450-225-11500  (S13) with Revised  PB+GP  of PB2 Rs.9300-34800+GP Rs.4600/-  is relevant for fixing the minimum pay of IPs as per Rule 7(A) (ii) of CCS (RP)  Rules 2008. This is applicable for those who are already in the IP Cadre before 01.01.2006 and for those who are promoted to IP cadre between 01.01.2006 to 28.08.2008 (i.e. the date of Gazette Notification of CCS (RP) Rules 2008). In respect of officials promoted after the notification of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules is applicable.

Therefore, it is crystal clear that CCS (RP) Rules 2008 has inbuilt rule provisions to implement the orders of up-gradation of Grade Pay to IP cadre.

I would therefore humbly request your kind honour to issue suitable instructions/orders to all concerned to implement the orders of the Directorate based on the rules cited above & as per CCS (RP) Rules 2008 immediately.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

 Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary 

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10 Income Tax rules you need to know

1. Tax saving on house rent allowance

House rent allowance, commonly known as HRA, is a major chunk of a salaried individual's total pay. Under Section 10 (13A) of the Income Tax Act, you can save tax on the rent you pay to your landlord. However, you get partial tax benefit on the rent you pay. The amount that is allowed for exemption under HRA is calculated as the minimum of:

i) Rent paid annually minus 10 per cent of basic salary plus dearness allowance

ii) Actual HRA received

iii) 40 per cent of basic and dearness allowance (50 per cent in case of metro cities).

Your HRA allowance will be taxable if you are not paying any rent or you stay in your own house. But those who stay with their parents can also claim HRA benefits by paying rent to their parents.

2. Deductions under Section 80C

One can claim tax benefit on investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. If you fall in the highest tax slab (30 per cent), by investing Rs 1.5 lakh you can save tax for up to Rs 46,350 (including cess charges.) per year. Investments that qualify for tax benefit under this section are Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Account, National Savings Certificate and tax-saving fixed deposits. The premium paid for life insurance plans, National Pension Scheme (NPS) and tax-saving mutual funds (ELSS) also qualify for deduction under Section 80C.

One can also claim tuition fees paid for up to two children, principal repayment on home loan, stamp duty and registration cost on the house bought as a deduction under Section 80C.

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3. Deductions under Section 80CCD(1B)

This section was introduced in Budget 2015-16. Under this section, one can get tax benefits on investments up to Rs 50,000 in NPS tier 1 account. This is over and above the Rs 1.5 lakh limit under Section 80C. An individual in highest tax bracket can save Rs. 15,450 by investing Rs. 50,000 in NPS under Section 80CCD(1B).

4. Deduction under Section 80E

If you have taken an education loan for yourself, spouse or children, then the interest paid on the loan qualify for tax benefit under Section 80E. The best thing here is that there is no upper limit on the amount of deduction. But the criteria is that the loan must have been taken from a financial institution or approved charitable institution and for full-time higher education.

5. Deduction of interest on housing loan (Section 24B)

If you have taken a housing loan to buy a house, then the interest you pay on your housing loan qualify for tax benefit under Section 24B. Interest paid up to Rs 2 lakh in a financial year on housing loan is allowed as deduction from your income. If you have taken a home improvement loan, then interest up to Rs 30,000 will be allowed as deduction under this section.

6. Deduction under Section 80EE

Re-introduced in Union Budget 2016, an additional deduction of Rs. 50,000 is available under this section, which is over and above the limit of Section 24B on interest paid on home loans if a person is buying a house for the first time. But there is a condition to avail this benefit. The cost of the property must be below Rs 50 lakh and the loan amount must be less than equal to Rs 35 lakh.Also, the property must be bought after April 1, 2016.

7. Deduction under Section 80D

Premiums paid for health insurance for self, spouse, children, and parents qualify for deduction under Section 80D. One can claim deduction of Rs. 25,000, if he is below 60 years of age, and Rs. 30,000 if he is above 60 years of age, towards medical insurance premium paid for self, spouse and children. Under this section, additional deduction of Rs. 25,000 is available if one buys medical insurance for his parents. This deduction can go up to Rs. 30,000 per year if parents are above the age of 60 years. So the total deduction you get under Section 80D is up to Rs 60,000.

8. Deduction under Section 80DD

If a tax payer has dependent parents, spouse, children or siblings who are differently-abled, then he can claim deductions up to Rs. 75,000 for expenses on their maintenance and medical treatment under this section. If the disability is severe in nature, then the deduction can increase to Rs 1.25 lakh.

9. Deduction under Section 80DDB

Under this section, one can claim deduction of Rs. 40,000 for medical treatment of specified disease or ailment for self and dependents. The deduction can go up to Rs. 60,000 if the tax payer is above 60 years of age and if he is above 80 years of age, then the deduction amount is up to Rs. 80,000. The diseases have been specified in Rule 11DD. To claim this benefit a certificate in form 10 I is to be furnished by the taxpayer from any registered doctor.

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No Proposal Under Consideration to Withdraw Bank Chequebook Facility

No Proposal Under Consideration to Withdraw Bank Chequebook Facility

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Finance

23-November-2017 20:20 IST

No Proposal Under Consideration to Withdraw Bank Chequebook Facility

In a section of the media, it has appeared that there is a possibility that the Central Government may withdraw bank cheque book facility in the near future, with an intent to encourage digital transactions. It is denied that there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to withdraw bank cheque book facility. 

In this regard, it is emphasized that while the Government is committed to transform India into a less cash economy and promote digital and electronic transactions through multi-pronged initiatives, cheques are an integral part of the payments landscape, and form the backbone of trade and commerce, by being negotiable instruments, which often serve as the security for underlying trade transactions. 

In fact, the Union Finance Minister, in the Budget Speech 2017-18, had announced, “As we move faster on the path of digital transactions and cheque payments, we need to ensure that the payees of dishonoured cheques are able to realise the payments. Government is therefore considering the option of amending the Negotiable Instruments Act suitably.”

Instructions to be followd during issue of ATM Card

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CIF level Checks  

•    Below issues at CIF will lead to non activation of cards:

Ø Last name column in CIF should not exceed 35 Characters

Ø Last Name column in CIF should not contain special and numeric characters

Ø Address line  at CIF level should not exceed 35 characters and special character s like (<, >, ?)

Ø Name at account level should be as mentioned in the CIF

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•       SOLs are dispatching Instant ATM card duly linked to the account by post which may lead to mis-appropriation as both PIN and card will be available in the same envelope.

•    SOLs are placing New card request after hot listing /personalized card request / Replacement /closure which will lead to non-activation of new card request and that kit/card cannot be used further and reflects in inactive cards.

•       Issuing of new kit for the CIF which was already issued with another Kit number.

•       WRONG ATM PIN REQUEST

•       SOLs are placing ATM PIN request multiple times with out waiting for the receipt of PIN from National ATM Unit.

•      Many SOLs are just sending mails for duplicate PIN with out placing request in CCMM menu

•       Closure of ATM Card

•       SOLs are closing the accounts with out closing the ATM cards. Such cards will be in active status and cannot be closed in later stage.

•     Few SOLs have closed the existing cards and again placed new card request, which will not get activated.

•       CIF merger of ATM issued accounts

•      Once the ATM cards are issued to any of the SB accounts, such CIFs should not be merged to any other CIF.

•      After merging the CIF, one more card is being issued to the new CIF of the same account. In such a case both the cards will be active and lead to fraudulent transactions.

•       Eligibility criteria Issuing of ATM cards

•       Cards should be issued only to SB General and Pension accounts.

•       In case of Joint, should be issued only to Joint “B”

•     ATM cards should not be issued to Minor, Illiterate, Joint “A”, SBBAS, BO accounts and Lunatic accounts.

•      Only one card per customer should be issued. In case of multiple accounts, linking should be done after activation of card with the primary account.

Procedure for issue of duplicate ATM cards in case of missing of the original one :

Under CCMM menu use Modify function and enter CIF id and in the next screen select Action as "hotlist and replace or Replacement in case already hotlisted. Then select Card type as Personalized and again click on Instant. Then enter the Instant kit number which is to be issued to the customer and card will get activated after 24 hours.

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40th All India Conference at Rajgir (Bihar) in February 2018

40th All India Conference at Rajgir (Bihar) in February 2018

It has been in informed by Shri Rajiv Kumar, Circle Secretary, All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendents Posts, Bihar Circle Branch that, 40th All India Conference will be held at Rajgir. The details are given below:

Date : 9th and 10th February 2018

Venue : Conventional Hall, Rajgir (Bihar)

Accommodation : Rajgir Residency Hotel

Shri Rajiv Kumar has already distributed/handed over donations coupons to all Circle Secretaries at the time of CWC Meeting held at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). It is therefore requested to all Circle Secretaries to start the collection of donations from members and remit to CS Bihar Circle at the earliest. Bank details will be intimated soon.

Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation provides travel facility from state capital Patna to visit Bodh circuit (Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesaria, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sarnath), Jain Circuit (Rajgir, Pawapuri) and Sikh circuit in Bihar.

Air: The nearest is Gaya International Airport, Gaya which is 78 km which is connected to International Destinations like Bangkok, Columbo, etc. Another airport is at Patna 101 km. Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Go Air connect Patna to Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.

Rail: Rajgir railway station connects the city to other parts of country yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Gaya Junction railway station 78 km. The Bakhtiyarpur-Gaya line provides improved rail connectivity to many places.

Road: Rajgir is connected by road to Patna - 110 km, Nalanda - 12 km, Gaya - 78 km, Pawapuri - 38 km, Bihar Sharif - 25 km, etc.

Bus: Regular buses are available from all the above said points to Rajgir.

Local Transport: Taxis and Buses and Tongas are available.

Rajgir (originally known as Girivraj) is a city and a notified area in Nalanda district in the Indian state of Bihar. The city of Rajgir (ancient Rājagṛha; Pali: Rājagaha; Hindi: राजगृह) was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. Its date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city. This area is also notable in Jainism and Buddhism[3] as one of the favorite places for Lord Mahavira and Gautama Buddha and the well known "Atanatiya" conference was held at Vulture's Peak mountain.

Rajgir is connected to Patna via Bakhtiarpur by rail and road. Bakhtiarpur lies midway between Patna and Mokameh. Road access is by NH 30A to Bakhtiarpur and NH 31 towards south to reach Bihar Sharif. From Mokameh NH 31 to Bihar Sharif. From there, NH 82 will leads to Rajgir. Rajgir is around 100 KM from both Patna and Mokameh. It is located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills, Rajgir hills. A daily Indian Railways train Shramjeevi Express connects Rajgir with the Indian capital New Delhi. The city was in a valley surrounded by seven hills: Vaibhara, Ratna, Saila, Sona, Udaya, Chhatha, and Vipula.

Rajgir has also developed as a health and winter resort due to its warm water ponds. These baths are said to contain some medicinal properties that help in the cure of many skin diseases. .Another attraction of the region is the ropeway that leads uphill to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), Makhdoom Kund and monasteries built by Japanese devotees of the Buddha on top of the Ratnagiri Hills.

Temperature: maximum 44 °C, minimum 20 °C. Winter: maximum 28 °C, minimum 6 °C

Rainfall: 1,860 mm (mid-June to mid-September)

Dry/warm season: October to March

History of Rajgir :

The name Rajgir came from Rājagṛiha 'house of the king' or "royal house", or the word rajgir might have its origin in its plain literal meaning, "royal mountain". It was the ancient capital city of the Magadha kings until the 5th century BC when Udayin(460-440 BC), son of Ajatshatru, moved the capital to Pataliputra.[4] In those days, it was called Rajgrih, which translates as 'the home of Royalty'. Shishunaga founded Shishunaga dynasty in 413 BCE with Rajgir as its initial capital before it was moved to Pataliputra.

Rajgir is also famous for its association with Mauryan dynasty Kings Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. Ajatashatru kept his father Bimbsara in captivity here. The sources do not agree which of the Buddha's royal contemporaries, Bimbisara and Ajatashatru, was responsible for its construction. Ajatashatru is also credited with moving the capital to Pataliputra (modern Patna).

The epic Mahabharata calls it Girivraja and recount the story of its king, Jarasandha, and his battle with the Pandava brothers and their allies Krishna. Jarasandha who hailed from this place, had been defeated by Krishna 17 times. The 18th time Krishna left the battlefield without fighting.[5] Because of this Krishna is also called 'ranachorh' (one who has left the battlefield).[6] Mahabharata recounts a wrestling match between Bhima (one of the Pandavas) and Jarasandha, the then king of Magadha. Jarasandha was invincible as his body could rejoin any dismembered limbs. According to the legend, Bhim split Jarasandha into two and threw the two halves facing opposite to each other so that they could not join. There is a famous Jarasandha's Akhara (place where martial arts are practiced). It is also mentioned in Jain and Buddhist scriptures, which give a series of place-names, but without geographical context. The attempt to locate these places is based largely on reference to them and to other locations in the works of Chinese Buddhist pilgrims, particularly Faxian and Xuanzang. It is on the basis of Xuanzang in particular that the site is divided into Old and New Rajgir. The former lies within a valley and is surrounded by low-lying hills, Rajgir hills. It is defined by an earthen embankment (the Inner Fortification), with which is associated the Outer Fortification, a complex of cyclopean walls that runs (with large breaks) along the crest of the hills. New Rajgir is defined by another, larger, embankment outside the northern entrance of the valley and next to the modern town. It was here that Gautama Buddha spent several months meditating, and preaching at Gridhra-kuta, ('Hill of the Vultures'). He also delivered some of his famous sermons and initiated king Bimbisara of Magadha and countless others to Buddhism. On one of the hills is the Saptparni cave where the First Buddhist Council was held under the leadership of Maha Kassapa.

Son Bhandar Jain cave, Rajgir

It is sacred to the memory of the founders of both the religions: Jainism and Buddhism and associated with both the historical Mahavira and Buddha. Lord Mahavira, 24th Tirthankara spent fourteen years of his life at Rajgir and Nalanda, spending Chaturmas (i.e. 4 months of the rainy season) at a single place in Rajgir (Rajgruhi) and the rest in the places in the vicinity. It was the capital of one of his Shravaks(follower) King Shrenik. Thus Rajgir is a very important religious place for Jains.The twentieth Jain tirthankara, Munisuvratais supposed to have been born here.An ancient temple(about 1200 years old) dedicated to Munisuvrat bhagwan is also present here along with many other jain temples.This temple is also a place for four Kalyanakas of Bhagwan Munisuvratnath.
source:CHQ

30th Public Services International Congress conducted in grand success at Geneva

Public Services International is a global trade union federation representing 20 million working women and men who deliver vital public services in 154 countries. PSI champions human rights, advocates for 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 organisations.

On Monday evening (30th October 2017), the main hall of the Geneva Conference Centre was packed for the opening event of the Public Services International 30th World Congress. The theme of the 2017 Congress is "People over profit". Concluding ceremony held on 3rd November, 2017. 

Rosa Pavanelli has been unanimously re-elected to her role as General Secretary of Public Services International.

After five years in the job, over one hundred affiliates and a thousand delegates made the decision to keep Pavanelli and PSI President Dave Prentis in their roles for the next five year term. A decision which was met by cheering throughout the congress venue. 

Proclaimed as the only candidate, and therefore the next PSI General Secretary, Rosa Pavanelli defined the challenges for the next five years: “Continue fighting against privatisation and ensuring that services are always provided with public resources", as well as, strengthening PSI by increasing its membership.

As well as the above, on the first day of the World Congress, Dave Prentis was also proclaimed as the next President of the organisation.

"The bigger we are, the stronger we are to face our enemies," Pavanelli said while assuring that as an organisation, "we have to change, because we do not always measure up to the needs of our workers, especially the new generations".

On the first day of Congress, Rosa was positively evaluated and highlighted the active participation of the attendees in the debate, she said "there are different positions regarding some of the resolutions, that strengthens the internal democracy in our organisation."

"I think that spaces like these where we can talk, recognize ourselves and share moments of joy, is what an organisation like PSI needs and deserves."

PSI has made outstanding arrangements for the delegates and guests. More than 1200 delegates from world attended PSI. There were 9 delegates from India. Many amendments and resolutions discussed in the conference.  

Accommodation in Hotel at Ferney Voltaire (France) 

News Letters published by various Unions in the country 

News Letters published by various Unions in the country 

Registration 

Conference Hall 

Key note by General Secretary PSI 

L to R : 1) Ms Rosa Pavanelli General Secretary, 2) Mr Dave Prentis President and 3) Vice President 

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Participation of our Association 

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