Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya
HARMONY AN E-MAGAZINE ON CSIR/GOI SERVICE & RELATED ISSUES
Founder-Editor, Compiling & Publishing Ch. Srinivasa Rao Formerly COA, CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad
Vol. IX
May 2012
No. 207
Counselling & Review: Review: B.J. Acharyulu, Head, F&A, CDFD, Hyderabad E-Mail assistance: D.S D.S. Sundar, Assistant (F&A), (F&A), NGRI, Hyderabad __________________________________________________________________________ Orders of Central Govt. which are reproduced in "HARMONY" whether duly endorsed by the CSIR or not, are applicable to its employees to a large extent unless and otherwise such Orders involve financial implications. Articles on Service issues, Management, Motivation, Material Science, Supply Chain Management, Attitudinal Behaviour and related issues are welcome through E-mail or other means. Material published in “HARMONY” can be used purely in academic interest with due acknowledgement. The Editor owes a great deal to the courtesy extended by M/s. Swamy Publishers (P) Ltd., for permitting him to use their published material. Opinions expressed or inferences drawn in the material published in “HARMONY” do not necessarily reflect the views of Editor nor CSIR/Swamy Publishers (P) Ltd., Chennai shall take any responsibility whatsoever for any inaccuracies or claims. “HARMONY” is transmitted through E-mail free of cost. For a free copy, send your E-mail ID.
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CSIR/GOI ORDERS GUIDELINES ON PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE & PROTECTION OF INFORMERS The Govt. of India has authorized the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as the Designated Agency to receive written complaints for disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of Office and recommend appropriate action under the “Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers (PIDPI) Resolution, 2004”. Accordingly, the CVC vide its Office Order No.33/5/2004 dated 17-5-2004 issued guidelines and public notice on the procedure to be followed for filing Whistle-Blower complaints for protecting identity of complainants/informers. The CVC noticed that over the years that many complainants claiming to be 'Whistle-Blowers' do not conform to the procedures prescribed by the Commission while filing the complaints to the Commission under PIDPI Resolution. The CVC would therefore emphasize the need for creating greater awareness among the public including employees of every Organization/Department for lodging whistle blower complaints. The Commission suggests to all CVOs of Ministries/ Departments/PSUs/ Banks/Insurance Companies/Local Authorities/Societies, etc., that wide publicity to PIDPI Resolution and the guidelines issued by the Commission may be given through their Website, especially Intranet of the Organization, Internal Journals, publications and also organise seminars, etc. to inculcate greater awareness so as to encourage the public especially insiders to come forward and lodge/report information of corrupt practices or misuse of Office in the respective Organizations/Departments to the CVC. The jurisdiction of the CVC in this regard would be restricted to any employee of the Central Govt. or of any Corporation established by or under any Central Act, Govt. Companies, Societies or Local Authorities owned or controlled by the Central Govt. The employees and activities of the State Govts. or its Corporations, etc. will not come under the purview of the CVC. In this regard, the CVC which will accept such complaints, has the responsibility of keeping the identity of the complainant secret. Hence, it is informed to the general public that any complaint, which is to be made under this resolution should comply with the following aspects: i)
The complaint should be in a closed/secured envelope.
ii)
The envelope should be addressed to the “Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission” and should be superscribed "Complaint under the Public Interest Disclosure". If the envelope is not superscribed and closed, it will not be possible for the CVC to protect the complainant under the
3 above resolution and the complaint will be dealt with as per the normal complaint policy of the Commission. The complainant should give name and address in the beginning or end of complaint or in an attached letter. iii)
The CVC will not entertain anonymous/pseudonymous complaints.
iv)
The text of the complaint should be carefully drafted so as not to give any details or clue as to his/her own identity. However, the details of the complaint should be specific and verifiable.
v)
In order to protect identity of the person, the Commission will not issue any acknowledgement and the Whistle-Blowers are advised not to enter into any further correspondence with the CVC in their own interest. The CVC assures, subject to the facts of the case being verifiable, that it will take the necessary action, as provided under the above GoI Resolution. If any further clarification is required, the CVC will get in touch with the complainant.
The CVC can also take action against complainants making motivated/ vexatious complaints under this Resolution. Govt. of India Resolution on Public Interest Disclosures & Protection of Informer All Chief Vigilance Officers are further required to take the following action with regard to the complaints forwarded by the CVC under this Resolution: i)
All the relevant papers/documents with regard to the matter raised in the complaint should be obtained by the respective CVO. The investigation into the complaint should be commenced immediately. The Investigation Report should be submitted to the CVC within two weeks.
ii)
The CVO is to ensure that no punitive action is taken by any concerned Administrative authority against any person on perceived reasons/ suspicion of being "Whistle-Blower."
iii)
Subsequent to the receipt of Commission's directions to undertake any disciplinary action based on such complaints, the CVO has to follow up and confirm compliance of further action by the Disciplinary Authority and keep the Commission informed of delay, if any.
iv)
Contents of this order may be brought to the notice of Secy./CEO/CMD.
[CSIR Lr.No.15-6(83)/98-O&M dt. 22-3-2012; CVC Office Order No.04/02/12 dt. 13-2-2012; No.38/6/2004 dt 8-6-2004 & No.33/5/2004 dt. 17-5-2004]
4 RATE OF INTEREST FOR GPF DURING THE YEAR 2011-12 During the year 2011-2012, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8% for the period from 1-4-2011 to 30-11-2011 and 8.6% w.e.f. 1.12.2011. The funds concerned are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
The General Provident Fund (Central Services). The Contributory Provident Fund (India). The All India Services Provident Fund. The State Railway Provident Fund. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen's Provident Fund. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen's Provident Fund. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.
[CSIR Lr. No.32-7(7)/2011-12-Fund dt. 26-3-2012; Gazette of India, Part I, Section 1; GOI MOF DOEA Resln. F. NO. 5(1)-B(PD)12011 dt. 19-3-2012] CLARIFICATION ON THE DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE In accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 10 of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, there will be a uniform date of annual increment, viz. 1st July of every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st of July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1-1-2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1-7-2006 for those employees for whom the date of next increment was between 1st July, 2006 to 1st January, 2007. The Staff Side has represented on this issue. On further consideration, it was decided that in relaxation of stipulation under Rule 10 of the above Rules, those CG employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006 may be granted one increment on 1-1-2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one-time measure and thereafter will get the next increment in the revised pay structure on 1-7-2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008. The pay of the eligible employees may be re-fixed accordingly. [CSIR Lr. No. 5-1(17)108-PD dt. 27-3-2012; GOI MOF OM No. 10/02/2011E.III/A dt. 19-3-2012]
5 RATE OF INTEREST FOR PURCHASE OF CONVEYANCE DURING 2011-12 The Rates of Interest for advances sanctioned to the Govt. servants for purchase of conveyances during 2011-12, i.e. from 1-4-2011 to 31-3-2012 are revised as under: i) ii)
Motor cycle, Scooter, etc. Motor car
… …
9.0% 11.5%
[CSIR Lr. No. 5-1(17)108-PD dt. 27-3-2012; GOI MOF OM No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2011 dt. 19-3-2012] QUERIES FROM MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTS ON ‘ACSIR’, CSIR It has been observed that queries from Members of Parliament, RTI queries, as also Parliamentary Questions relating to Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) are being received in different CSIR Labs./Instts. In order to provide correct replies in all such matters, the references should be immediately sent to the AcSIR Office in the CSIR HQs. No Lab./Instt. or Coordinating Office of AcSIR shall send replies in such matters without referring them to the AcSIR HQs. [CSIR O.M. No. DGTC/AcSIR/2011-1212 dt. 29-3-2012] AGREEMENT/MOU BETWEEN CSIR LABS./INSTTS. AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The DG, CSIR has desired that henceforth all Institutional Agreements/ MoUs between CSIR Labs./Instts. and foreign R&D Organisations/Agencies are to be sent to Planning & Performance Division (PPD), CSIR-HQ, New Delhi for necessary approval. [CSIR O.M. No. 22/OM/ISTAD-2012 dt. 30-03-2012] RELIEF OF FINANCIAL ADVISER, CSIR Consequent upon approval of the Competent Authority to the premature repatriation of Ms. Vandana Srivastava, IDAS (78), Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to her parent cadre i.e., Office of the Controller-General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) for availing benefit of promotion to the post of Additional Controller-General of Defence Accounts, as communicated vide DOPT Order No. 27/4/2012-E0(SM.1) dated 28.03.2012, the Secretary, DSIR, the DG, CSIR has been pleased to accord approval to the relief of Ms. Srivastava, IDAS(78) of her current charge w.e.f. 16-4-2012 (FN). Consequent on relief of Ms. Srivastava, Ms. Anuradha Mitra, JS & FA, DSIR, GoI shall look after the issues relating to rendering the financial advice to CSIR, as an additional charge till further orders.
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[CSIR O.M. No. 6-8(2414)/2010-E.III dt. 9-4-2012 & 13-4-2012] REORGANIZATION OF CSIR LAB. ADMN. DIVISION The DG, CSIR has approved the reorganization of the work of erstwhile Lab. Admn. in CSIR HQs. under the Human Resource Administration Division which will perform the following functions under DS/Sr.DS (HR) Admn. with immediate effect: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Restructuring and Recruitment of Administrative Staff. Recruitment and appointment of S&T staff of CSIR HQs. Surveillance of skill gap and training of common cadre staff. Matters relating to VIP References, JCM, CGC and SC/ST/OBC Cell Interaction with Labs./Instts. on matters relating to appeals/grievances of employees and pensioners received through proper channel after disposal at Lab level.
Shri R.S. Antil, Sr. DS has been designated as Sr. DS (HR) Admn. till further orders. The DS (PD), CSIR will function as per CSIR OM No.6-1(1)/82E.III dated 19-3-2008 and directly report to DG, CSIR on case to case basis. [CSIR O.M. No.6-1(1)/82-E.III Vol. I & II dt. 12-4-2012] LEGAL ISSUES IN CSIR In the absence of Consultant (Legal), the Under Secretary (Legal) shall refer the legal matters, as per the complexity and nature of each case to Sr. DS (HR) Admn. [CSIR O.M. No. 6-3(54)/1/96-E.III dt. 17-4-2012] UP-DATING THE SWAMY’S HANDBOOK-2012 Page
Subject matter with reference
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Section 3: Children’s Education Allowance 1. General Conditions: From 1-9-2008 Add under Para (c) “No minimum age for any child including children with disabilities for claiming reimbursement.” Add under Para (e) as new sub-paras – “Fee means fee paid directly to the school by the parents/guardians for the items mentioned above. Reimbursement of school bags, pens/pencils, etc. are not allowed. There is no item-wise ceiling. “Development fee/Parents’ contribution charged by the School/ Institution in lieu of tuition fee can be reimbursed subject to
7 production of certificate that tuition fee has not been charged by the School/Institution.” Substitute the following for existing second sub-para, under (g) “A Govt. servant is allowed to claim up to 50% of the total amount in the first quarter and/or in the second quarter and remaining amount in the third and/or fourth quarter. However, full amount, subject to ceiling, can be claimed in last quarter. Add under sub-para (o) – “The enhancement amount is applicable on pro rata basis from the date of increase in DA, subject to actual expenditure during the quarter.” Para 2 – Delete the last sentence and substitute the following – “In such cases, the benefits will be admissible up to 22 years without any minimum age.” Add as a sub-para, under Para 2 – “Fee charged directly by the School/Institution for catering to the special needs of child with disabilities duly certified by the school authorities is also reimbursable in addition to items mentioned in Para (e) above.” Para 4 – Add as new sub-para – “In the case of misplacement of receipts given by the School/Institution, reimbursement can be allowed on production of duplicate receipt, duly authenticated by School Authorities. Duplicate copies of receipts from private parties other than school should not be entertained. Original receipts need not be attested/countersigned/ rubber stamped by the school authorities.
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In the citation – Add “and 21-2-2012” after 17-6-2011. Section 9: Deputation and Foreign Service 4. Deputation (Duty) Allowance General – Add as new Para, after Sl.No.12 – “13. In case of reverse deputation, the employer’s share of Contributory Provident Fund for the period of deputation has to be borne either by the employee himself or the Central Govt. depending on the terms of deputation. A clear mention of above stipulation has to be made in the terms of deputation.”
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[Swamysnews, April 2012, 1-2 & 6] HIGHLITES OF BUDGET 2012-13 Tax proposals for 2012-13 progress towards Direct Taxes Code and GST.
Special slab for individual women has been done away with.
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Exemption limit for the general category of individual tax papers enhanced from Rs.1.80 lakhs to Rs.2.00 lakhs.
Upper limit of 20 per cent tax slab raised from Rs.8 lakhs to Rs.10.lakhs
A deduction of up to Rs.10,000 for interest from savings bank accounts allowed to individual tax papers
Deduction for life insurance premium as regards Insurance Policies issued on or after 1-4-2012 shall be allowed only up to 10% of the actual capital sum assured.
Senior citizens not having income from business, exempted from payment of advance tax from 1-4-2012.
The qualifying age of senior citizen has been made as 60 uniformly for tax relief under Sections 80-D and 80-DDB.
Income Tax slabs – i) Individuals below the age of sixty years: Up to Rs.2,00,000 Rs.2,00,001 to Rs.5,00,000 Rs.5,00,001 to Rs.10,00,000 Above Rs.10,00,000 ii)
…
Nil … 10 per cent 20 per cent … 30 per cent
Individuals at the age of sixty years or more but less than eighty years: Up to Rs.2,50,000 Rs.2,50,001 to Rs.5,00,000 Rs.5,00,001 to Rs.10,00,000 Above Rs.10,00,000
iii)
…
… …
Nil … 10 per cent 20 per cent … 30 per cent
Individuals at the age of eighty years or more: Up to Rs.5,00,000 Rs.5,00,001 to Rs.10,00,000 Above Rs.10,00,000
[Swamysnews, April 2012, 3-4]
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Nil 20 per cent … 30 per cent
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ONSERVICE ISSUES Children Education Allowance Scheme (CEA) Reimbursement of CEA for the third child As per O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 11-11-2008, the Children Education Allowance (CEA) would be admissible for more than two children in case the number of children exceeds two as a result of the second child birth resulting in twins or multiple birth. This implies that the CEA will be admissible only in the cases of two eldest surviving children and CEA for third or subsequent child will only be permissible, if there is a case of multiple birth at the time of second child birth. Further reimbursement of CEA for the 3rd child is admissible in case of failure of sterilization operation. Scope of fee reimbursable As per O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2-9-2008, tuition fee and admission fee, laboratory fee, special fee charged for agriculture, electronics, music or any other subject, fee charged for practical work under the programme of work experience, fee paid for the use of any aid or appliances by the child, library fee, games/sports fee and fee for extra curricular activities are reimbursable, subject to the condition that the aforementioned fee are charged by the school directly from the student. Besides, reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and note books, two sets of uniforms prescribed by the school in which the child is studying, one pair of shoes, in an academic year are reimbursable. Uniform include all items of clothing prescribed for a day, as uniform by the school, irrespective of colours/winter/ summer/PT uniforms. Increase of allowances by 25% on enhancement of DA beyond 50% There is no need for any separate order from the DOPT to effect enhancement of CEA as a result of increase in DA by 50%. Claiming CEA for the child for the same class twice The reimbursement of CEA is not linked to the performance of the child in his class. Even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement is permissible. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, without the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or in the mid-session, CEA shall not be reimbursable.
10 Hostel subsidy Hostel Subsidy is reimbursable to all CG employees for keeping their wards in the Hostel of a residential school away from the station in which the employee is posted or residing irrespective of any transfer liability. Reimbursement of CEA in full during 1st quarter A Govt. servant is allowed to get 50% of the total amount subject to the overall annual ceiling in the first quarter and the remaining amount in third and or fourth quarter. Front-loading of the entire amount in the first and second quarters is not allowed. Age limit There is no minimum age prescribed for reimbursement of CEA in respect of children admitted in nursery classes. However, with regard to physically challenged children, the minimum age of 5 years has been prescribed. The maximum age for normal child is 20 years, and for physically challenged children, the maximum age is 22 years. Recognition of school The school/institution has to be recognized by the Central or State Govt. or UT Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution is situated. Children studying in Nepal, Bhutan The CEA is payable for the children of all CG employees including the citizens of Nepal and Bhutan who are employees of GoI and whose children are studying abroad. However, a certificate may be obtained from the Indian Mission abroad that the school is recognized by the educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution is situated. Joining Time Rules Joining time/joining time pay in case of technical resignation For appointment to posts under the CG on the results of a competitive examination and or interview open to Govt. servants and others, CG employees and permanent/provisionally permanent State Govt. employees will be entitled to joining time. A GS shall be treated to be ‘on duty’ during the period of joining time and shall be entitled to joining time pay equal to the pay and allowances like DA, HRA, CCA, drawn before relinquishment of charge at the old post. But temporary CG
11 employees with less than 3 years of regular continuous service, though entitled to joining time would not be entitled to joining time pay. Over Time Allowance Revision of rates of OTA The 5th & 6th CPC have recommended abolition of OTA but the Govt. has decided to maintain the status quo at the existing rates till implementation of Performance Related Incentive Scheme. Leave Rules Leave entitlement of GS serving in a vacation Department from 1-9-2008 Earned leave: (1) a)
A Govt. servant (other than a Military Officer) serving in a Vacation Department shall not be entitled to any EL in respect of duty performed in any year in which he avails himself of the full vacation.
b)
In respect of any year in which a GS avails himself of a portion of the vacation, he shall be entitled to EL in such proportion of 30 days, as the number of days of vacation not taken bears to the full vacation. Provided that no such leave shall be admissible to a GS not in permanent employ or quasi-permanent employ in respect of the first year of his service.
c)
If, in any year, the GS does not avail himself of any vacation, EL shall be admissible to him in respect of that year under Rule 26. For the purpose of this Rule, the term ‘year’ shall be construed not as meaning a calendar year in which duty is performed but as meaning 12 months of actual duty in a Vacation Department. A GS entitled to vacation shall be considered to have availed himself of a vacation or a portion of a vacation unless he has been required by general or special order of a higher authority to forgo such vacation or portion of a vacation. Provided that if he has been prevented by such order from enjoying more than 15 days of the vacation, he shall be considered to have availed himself of no portion of the vacation.
12 When a GS serving in a Vacation Department proceeds on leave before completing a full year of duty, the EL admissible to him shall be calculated not with reference to the vacations which fall during the period of actual duty rendered before proceeding on leave but with reference to the vacation that falls during the year commencing from the date on which he completed the previous year of duty. As per Rule 29 (1), the Half Pay Leave account of every GS (other than a Military Officer) shall be credited with HPL in advance in two installments of ten days each on the first day of January and July of every calendar year. Encashment of leave after LTC Sanction of leave encashment should, as a rule, be done in advance, at the time of sanctioning the LTC. However, ex post facto sanction of leave encashment on LTC may be considered by the Sanctioning Authority as an exception in deserving cases within the time limit prescribed for submission of claims for LTC. Encashment of leave along with LTC by family members A GS can be permitted to encash EL up to 10 days either at the time of availing LTC himself or when his family avails it, provided other conditions are satisfied. Revision of encashment on retrospective revision of pay In terms of 38-A of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, encashment of EL along with LTC is to be calculated on pay admissible on the date of availing LTC plus DA admissible on that date. If pay or DA admissible has been revised with retrospective effect, the GS would be entitled to encashment of leave on the revised rates. Encashment of EL before joining CG service Encashment of EL allowed by the State Govt./PSU/AB for services rendered in the concerned Govt. etc. need not be taken into account for calculating the ceiling of 300 days of EL to be encashed. Sanction of encashment to a GS on superannuation while under suspension Leave encashment can be sanctioned, however, Rule 39 (3) of CCS (Leave) Rules allows withholding of leave encashment in the case of a GS who retires from service on attaining the age of superannuation while under suspension or while disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending against him. If in view of the authority, there is a possibility of some money becoming recoverable from him on conclusion of the proceedings against him. On
13 conclusion of the proceedings, he/she will become eligible to the amount so withheld after adjustment of Govt. dues, if any. Encashment of leave on dismissal of a GS A GS who is dismissed/removed from service or whose services are terminated ceases to have any claim to leave at his credit from the date of such dismissal as per Rule 9 (1). Hence, the GS is not entitled to any leave encashment. Interest on delayed payment of leave encashment There is no provision for payment of interest on leave encashment. Allowing a GS who has been granted study leave to take up a post in other Ministries/Departments of the CG within the bond period As per Rule 50 (5) (iii), a GS has to submit a bond to serve the Govt. for a period of 3 years. As the GS would still be serving the Govt., he may be allowed to submit his technical resignation to take up another post within the Central Govt. Entitlement of CCL to women under PSUs/ABs, etc. Orders issued by the DOPT are not automatically applicable to the employees of Central PSU/AB/Banking Industry, etc. It is for the PSUs/Abs to decide the applicability of the rules/instructions issued for the CG employees to their employees in consultation with their Administrative Ministries. Permitting a GS to leave station/go abroad while on CCL Child Care Leave is granted to a woman employee to take care of the needs of the minor children. If the child is studying abroad or the GS has to go abroad for taking care of the child, she may do so, subject to other conditions laid down for this purpose. Intention of treating CCL as EL The intension is that CCL should be availed with prior approval of leave sanctioning authority and that the combination of CCL with other leave, if any, should be as per the restriction of combination with EL. The restriction of the limit is 180 days at a stretch as applicable in the cases of EL will not apply in case of CCL. The other conditions like CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days or in more than 5 spells, etc. in a year will apply.
14 Leave Travel Concession Adjustment of delayed submission Where advance has been drawn, the claim for reimbursement shall be submitted within one month of the completion of the return journey. Where no advance has been drawn, the expenditure incurred shall be submitted within three months of the completion of return journey. Administrative Ministry/Department concerned can admit the claim in relaxation of the provisions, subject to the time-limits without reference to DOPT. a)
Where no advance is taken, LTC Bill submitted within a period not exceeding six months; and
b)
Where advance has been drawn, claim for reimbursement submitted within a period of three months after the completion of return journey (provided the GS refunds the entire advance within 45 days after completion of the return journey). [O.M.No.31011/5/20070Estt.(A) dt. 27-9-2007]
Visiting NER or J&K on more than one occasion The GS who has availed the benefit of Home Town conversion to NER/J&K in one block (say 2006-2009) can again visit NER/J&K in the new/next block (say 2010-2013), subject to availability of LTC in a particular block so along as the relaxation is in force. [O.M. No.31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dt. 2-5-2008; 23-4-2010 and No.31011/2/ 2003-Estt.(A) dt. 18-6-2010] Air travel to NER/J&K in case of All India LTC, if Home Town and the HQs. are at the same place Both NER and J&K Scheme of LTC allow relaxation for air travel on All India LTC to all categories of employees to the extent specified in the DOPT O.M No.31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dt. 2-5-2008 and No.31011/2/2003-Estt.(A) dt. 18-6-2010, even if the Home Town and the HQs. are the same. Visiting NER when the GS already availed one Home Town LTC in the current block The GS can avail it against All India LTC. Visiting NER/J&K twice in a particular block of 4 years A GS can visit NER/J&K by conversion of his Home Town LTC and also by availing All India LTC, subject to validity period of the Scheme and fulfilling of other conditions.
15 Fresh recruit A person who has joined service for the first time is treated as a fresh for the first eight years [O.M.No.31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) dt. 23-9-2008]. Availing the benefit of Home Town conversion to NER/J&K by a fresh recruit Any GS can avail of the relaxation for visiting NER/J&K and convert one Home Town LTC for such visit in a block of 4 years as long as the relaxation continue [O.M. No.31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dt. 2-5-2008; and No.31011/2/2003Estt.(A) dt. 18-6-2010] Availing All India LTC any time during the 4th year block by a fresh recruit It can be availed only in the 4th occasion of the block and not at random. Carrying over of LTC for fresh recruit Carry over of LTC is not allowed to fresh recruits as they are eligible for every year LTC for the first 8 years of service. Regulating LTC entitlement of a fresh recruit in the first 8 years On completion of one year, the fresh recruit can be allowed three Home Town LTC and one All India LTC each block of four years in the first 8 years [O.M.No.31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) dt. 23-9-2008]. Availing Home Town LTC by the parents of fresh recruit between Home Town and HQs. And back The dependent parents of fresh recruits cannot avail LTC for the journey from Home Town to HQs. and back. Reimbursement of journeys by bus/taxi or other vehicle operated by private operators LTC Rules do not permit reimbursement for journey by a private car (owned/ borrowed/hired) or a bus/van or other vehicle owned by private operators. LTC facility shall be admissible only in respect of journeys performed in vehicles operated by Govt. or any Corporation in the Public Sector run by the Central/State Govt. Or a Local Body [Rule 12 (2) of CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988 read with DOPT O.M.No.31011/4/2008-Estt.(A) dt. 23-92008]. Reimbursement of full air fare for children If full fare has been charged by the airlines and paid by the GS, the same will be reimbursed.
16 Using the service Travel Agents for LTC purpose The service of Travel Agents can be used; but it should be limited to M/s. Balmer Lawrie and Co. and M/s. Ashok Travels & Tours. Definition of family for LTC For LTC purpose, family consists of: (i) spouse of the GS and two surviving unmarried children or step children; (ii) married daughters who have been divorced, abandoned or separated from their husbands and widowed daughters residing with the wholly dependent on the GS; (iii) parents and/or step parents residing with and wholly dependent on the GS; and (iv) Unmarried minor brothers as well as unmarried, divorced, abandoned separated from their husbands and widowed sisters residing with and wholly dependent on the GS provided their parents are either not alive and are themselves wholly dependent on the GS (O.M.No.31011/4/2008Estt.(A) dt. 23-9-2008]. Dependency criteria A member of family whose income from all sources, including pension, temporary increase in pension does not exceed Rs.3,500/- (plus DR) from 1-92008 and Dearness Relief thereon is deemed to be wholly dependent on the GS. Availing LTC by parents/children to visit the GS at HQs. and going back Reimbursement of LTC claims being restricted to the entitlement for journey between HQs. And place of visit, the amount reimbursable in such cases is nil (O.M.No.31011/14/86-Estt.(A) dt. 7-5-1987] REVISION OF STITCHING CHARGES OF UNIFORM TO CANTEEN WORKERS The stitching charges have been reviewed and it has been decided to revise stitching charges for woolen pant to Rs.180/- and for woolen salwar to Rs.60/-. These would be admissible once in two years. [GOI DOPT O.M.No.18/1/2011-Dir.(C) dt. 23-1-2012; Swamysnews, April, 2012, 19] REGULATION OF PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER’S SHARE OF CPF It is clarified that in case of reverse deputation, the employer’s share of contribution to the Contributory Provident Fund for the period on deputation to the CG will be borne either by the employee himself or the borrowing organization, i.e. CG depending on the terms of deputation. A clear mention of the stipulation on whether the CG or the employee would bear the liability may be made in the terms of deputation.
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[GOI DOPT O.M.No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dt. 15-2-2012; Swamysnews, April 2012, 23] DE-RECOGNITION OF TATA MAIN HOSPITAL, JAMSHEDPUR UNDER CS (MA) RULES It has been decided to de-recognize Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur from the list of recognized private hospitals under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 since they are unable to apply for renewal of recognition, keeping in mind the constraints of resources and the volume of demand of their clientele on them. [GOI MOH O.M.No.S.14021/20/2005-MS dt. 15-2-2012; 2012, 25]
Swamysnews, April
RECOGNITION OF DR. SHAH’S LASER EYE INSTITUTE, KALYAN All the CG employees and members of their families under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 are eligible to take medical treatment in Dr. Shah’s Laser Eye Institute, Kalyan, Maharashtra for the procedures for which CGHS has already empanelled the same. The beneficiaries should not be charged above the rates prescribed under CGHS. [GOI MOH Lr.No.F.No.S.14021/03/2010-MS dt. 16-2-2012; Swamysnews, April 2012, 26] EMPANELMENT OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES UNDER CGHS The following hospitals and diagnostic centers have been empanelled under CGHS, Mumbai, Dehradun and Jaipur:
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Name of the hospital/diagnostic centre MUMBAI Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre 12, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 Shah Life Line Hospital & Heart Institute Pvt. Ltd., Geeta Nagar, Phase VII, Mira Bhayandar Road, Near Flyover Bridge, Mira Road, East Thane 401 107 Tel.No.022-28131125 Surana Sethia Hospital & Research Centre Suman Nagar, Sion-Trombay Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400 071 -- Tel. No.022-25299006
Purpose General
Urology, including Dialysis and Lithotripsy and Neuro-surgery
Dental care CT Scan, Ultrasound, Colour Doppler, X-Ray only
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Dr. Vaidy’s Laboratory Lab. Services Satyam Apartments, Near Telephone Exchange, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Naupada Thane (West), Thane 400 6043 -- Tel.No.022-61513200 Surana Hospital & Research Centre Ultrasound only Tank Road, Next to Skywalk Tower, Near Orlem Church, End of Shanker Lane, Mumbai 400 064 Tel.No.022-28022121 DEHRADUN Lab. and Imaging Services (CT Scan, Dr. Ahuja’s Pathology & Imaging Centre Mammography, 7-B, Astley Hall, Dehradun -- Tel.No.135- Ultrasound, Colour 2659700 Doppler and Bone Densitometry) JAIPUR Exclusive Cancer Hospital Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302 017 TelNo.0141-2700107
[GOI MOH O.M.No.S.11011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell/Part IX dt. 23-22012; Swamysnews, April 2012, 26-29] RECOGNITION OF SUMANJALI NURSING HOME, AURANGABAD It has been decided to empanel Sumanjali Nursing Home, Aurangabad (Maharashtra) under CS (MA) Rules, 1944. The schedule of charges for treatment of CG employees and their family members will be the rates fixed for CGHS, Pune. The approved rates are (www.mohfw.nic.in//cghs.html).
available
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[GOI MOH O.M.No.S.14021/4/2008-MS dt. 7-3-2012; Swamysnews, April, 2012, 29-33] DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT IN THE REVISED PAY STRUCTURE In accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 10 of the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, there will be a uniform date of annual increment, viz., 1st July of every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st of July will be eligible to be granted the increment. The first increment after fixation of pay on 1-1-2006 in the revised pay structure will be granted on 1-7-2006 for those employees for whom the date of next increment was between 1st July, 2006 to 1st January, 2007. The Staff Side has represented on this issue and has requested that those employees who were due to get their annual increment between
19 February during 2006 may be granted one increment on 1-1-2006 in the prerevised scale. On further consideration and in exercise of the powers available under CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, the President is pleased to decide that in relaxation of stipulation under Rule 10 of these Rules, those CG employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006 may be granted one increment on 1-1-2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a one-time measure and thereafter will get the next increment in the revised pay structure on 1-7-2006 as per Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.The pay of the eligible employees may be re-fixed accordingly. [GOI MOF DOE O.M.No.10/02/2011-E.III/A dt. 19-3-2012; Swamysnews, April 2012, 33-34]
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DISEASES AND CONDITIONS Aneurysm <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/abdominalaorticaneurysm/htm /index.htm> *Acne <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/acne/htm/index.htm> *AIDS <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/aids/htm/index.htm> *Allergies to Dust Mites <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/allergiestodustmites/htm/index .htm> *Alopecia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/alopecia/htm/index.htm * Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/amyotrophiclateralsclerosis/ht m/index.htm> (ALS) * Angina <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/angina/htm/index.htm> * Anthrax <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/anthrax/htm/index.htm> Arrhythmias <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/arrhythmias/htm/index.htm> * Arthritis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/arthritis/htm/index.htm> * Asthma <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/asthma/htm/index.htm> * Atrial Fibrillation <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/atrialfibrillation/htm/index.htm > * Avian Influenza <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/avianflu/htm/index.htm> * Back Pain - How to Prevent <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/howtopreventbackpain/htm/in dex.htm> * Prevention and Wellness * Back Exercises <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backexercises/htm/index.htm> * Bell's Palsy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bellspalsy/htm/index.htm> * Brain Cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/braincancer/htm/index.htm> * Breast Cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/breastcancer/htm/index.htm> * Burns
22 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/burns/htm/index...htm> * Cataracts <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cataracts/htm/index.htm> * Cerebral Palsy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cerebralpalsy/htm/index.htm> * Cold Sores <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coldsores/htm/index.htm> (Herpes) * Colon cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coloncancer/htm/index.htm> * Congestive Heart Failure<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/congestiveheartfailure/ htm/index.htm> * COPD <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/copd/htm/index.htm> (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) * Crohn's Disease <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/crohnsdisease/htm/index.htm> * Cystic Fibrosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cysticfibrosis/htm/index.htm> * Depression <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/depression/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes - Eye Complications <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabeteseyecomplications/htm /index.htm> * Diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Foot Care <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesfootcare/htm/index.ht m> * Diabetes Introduction<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesintroducti on/htm/index.htm> * Diabetes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meal Planning <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diabetesmealplanning/htm/ind ex.htm> * Diverticulosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/diverticulosis/htm/index.htm> * Endometriosis >http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/endometriosis/htm/index.htm> * Epstein Barr <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/epsteinbarrvirusmono/htm/ind ex.htm> (Mononucleosis) * Erectile Dysfunction<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/erectiledysfunctio nyourchoices/htm/index.htm> * Fibromyalgia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fibromyalgia/htm/index.htm> * Flashes and Floaters
23 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/flashesandfloaters/htm/index.h tm> * Fractures and Sprains <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fracturesandsprains/htm/index .htm> * Ganglion Cysts <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ganglioncysts/htm/index.htm> * Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/gerd/htm/index.htm> (GERD) * Glaucoma <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/glaucoma/htm/index.htm> * Gout <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/gout/htm/index.htm> * Hearing Loss <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hearingloss/htm/index.htm> * Heart Attack <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/heartattack/htm/index.htm> * Hepatitis B <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hepatitisb/htm/index.htm> * Hepatitis C <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hepatitisc/htm/index.htm> * Hypertension <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypertension/htm/index.htm> (High Blood Pressure) * Hypoglycemia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypoglycemia/htm/index.htm> * Incisional Hernia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/incisionalhernia/htm/index.htm > *Influenza <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/influenza/htm/index.htm> * Inguinal Hernia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/inguinalhernia/htm/index.htm> * Irritable Bowel Syndrome <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/irritablebowelsyndrome/htm/in dex.htm> * Kidney Failure <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kidneyfailure/htm/index.htm> * Kidney Stones <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kidneystones/htm/index.htm> * Leishmaniasis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/leishmaniasis/htm/index.htm> * Leukemia
24 <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/leukemia/htm/index.htm> * Low Testosterone <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lowtestosterone/htm/index.htm > * Lung Cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lungcancer/htm/index.htm> * Lupus<http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lupus/htm/index...htm> * Lyme Disease <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lymedisease/htm/index.htm> * Macular Degeneration <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/maculardegeneration/htm/inde x.htm> * Malaria <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/malaria/htm/index.htm> * Melanoma <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/melanoma/htm/index.htm> * Meningitis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/meningitis/htm/index.htm> * Menopause <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/menopauseintroduction/htm/in dex.htm> * Migraine Headache <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/headacheandmigraine/htm/ind ex.htm> * Mitral Valve Prolapse <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mitralvalveprolapse/htm/index. htm> * Multiple Myeloma <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/multiplemyeloma/htm/index.ht m> * Multiple Sclerosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/multiplesclerosis/htm/index.ht m> * Myasthenia Gravis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/myastheniagravis/htm/index.ht m> * Osteoarthritis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/osteoarthritis/htm/index.htm> * Osteoporosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/osteoporosis/htm/index.htm> * Otitis Media <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/otitismedia/htm/index.htm> * Ovarian Cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ovariancancer/htm/index.htm> * Ovarian Cysts >http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ovariancysts/htm/index.htm>
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* Pancreatitis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/pancreatitis/htm/index.htm> * Parkinson's Disease <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/parkinsonsdisease/htm/index. htm> *Pneumonia <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/pneumonia/htm/index.htm> * Prostate Cancer - What is it? <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/whatisprostatecancer/htm/ind ex.htm> * Psoriasis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/psoriasis/htm/index.htm> * Retinal Tear and Detachment <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/retinaltearanddetachment/htm /index.htm> * Rheumatoid Arthritis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/rheumatoidarthritis/htm/index. htm> * Rotator Cuff Injuries <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/rotatorcuffinjuries/htm/index.h tm> * Sarcoidosis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sacroidosis/htm/index.htm> * Scabies <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/scabies/htm/index.htm> * Seizures and Epilepsy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/seizuresandepilepsy/htm/index .htm> * Sexually Transmitted Diseases <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sexuallytransmitteddiseases/h tm/index.htm> * Shingles <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shingles/htm/index.htm> * Skin Cancer <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/skincancerandmelanoma/htm/i ndex.htm> * Sleep Disorders <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sleepdisorders/htm/index.htm> * Smallpox <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/smallpox/htm/index.htm> * Spinal Cord Injury <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/spinalcordinjury/htm/index.htm > * Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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* Tests & Diagnostic Procedures * Amniocentesis <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/amniocentesis/htm/index.htm> * Barium Enema <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bariumenema/htm/index.htm> * Bone Densitometry <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bonedensitometry/htm/index.h tm * Breast Lumps - Biopsy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/breastlumpsbiopsy/htm/index. htm> * Bronchoscopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/bronchoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Colonoscopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colonoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Colposcopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/colposcopy/htm/index.htm>
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* Coronary Angiogram and Angioplasty <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/coronaryangiographyandpossi bleangioplasty/htm/index.htm> * CT Scan <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ctscan/htm/index.htm> (CAT Scan) * Cystoscopy - Female <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cystoscopyfemale/htm/index.h tm> * Cystoscopy - Male <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/cystoscopymale/htm/index.htm > * Echocardiogram <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/echocardiogram/htm/index.ht m> * Echocardiography Stress Test <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/echocardiography/htm/index.h tm> * IVP <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/ivp/htm/index.htm> (Intra Venous Pyelogram) Arthroscopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/kneearthroscopy/htm/index.ht m> * Laparoscopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/laparoscopy/htm/index.htm> * Mammogram <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mammogram/htm/index.htm> * MRI <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mri/htm/index.htm> * Myelogram <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/myelogram/htm/index.htm> * Newborn Screening <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/newbornscreening/htm/index. htm> * Pap Smear <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/papsmear/htm/index.htm> * Shoulder Arthroscopy <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/shoulderarthroscopy/htm/inde x.htm> * Sigmoidoscopy
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