Latrine Subsidy Disbursement in 3 Instalments

As per the recommendation made by Executive Director Sanitation Mission, LSGD allowed LSGIs to disburse subsidy for Sanitary Latrine Construction in 3 installments. As per the new direction the three installments were advance Rs 5000, 2nd installment 8000 after completing basement and septic tank,Final Rs 2400 after completion.

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Joint BDO/EO/VEO - Revised Draft Job Chart Published.

State Institute Of Rural Development published draft job chart for Joint Block Development Officers, Extension Officers and Village Extension Officers working in Rural Development Department. Suggestions can be communicated to the email id crdkerala@gmail.com within 20th April 2016.

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Rushing Of Bills During Financial Year Closing- Revised directions issued

Finance department revised their earlier circular regarding submission of bills during the closing of financial year. As per the new direction bills can be presented to treasuries up to 5 PM on 31st March.

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Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin)-New Rural Housing Scheme Approved

The Union Cabinet, has given its approval for the implementation of the rural housing scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin.  Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for construction of pucca house to all houseless and households living in dilapidated houses.Enhancing the unit assistance to Rs. 1,20,000 in plain areas and to Rs. 1,30,000 in hilly states/difficult areas /IAP districts.The beneficiary would be facilitated to avail loan of up to Rs.70,000/- for construction of the house which is optional.Identification of beneficiaries eligible for assistance and their prioritisation to be done using information from Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) ensuring total transparency and objectivity.

Rushing Of Bills During Financial Year Closing- Directions issued

All heads of departments and Drawing and disbursement Officers have instructed to present bills and cheques to concerned Treasuries  before 27th March 2019 before 2'PM. In order to avoid presentation of large number of bills, cheques and challans to Treasuries during the end of closing of Financial Year, Govt have created certain restrictions.

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MahathmaGandgi NREGS Staff- Contract Period Extended

Govt decided to extend the duration of contract staff ,appointed for MahathmaGandhi NREGS, in LSGIs to 2 years. Later the contract period was one year.

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Village Extension Officer - General Transfer Orders Issued

CRD issued inter district transfer orders of Grade I Village Extension Officers. 35 Officers were included in the list.

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Promotion Of VEOs & EOs Orders Issued

CRD issued Orders promoting Extension Officers and Village Extension Officers to the cadre of Joint Block Development Officers and Extension Officers respectively. 31 EOs and 32 VEOs were included in the promotion list.

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Social Welfare Pensions- Clarification Issued

Govt issued clarification regarding the eligibility of Social Security Pensions. As per the new direction, though the applicant receives EPF Pension, Pensions from Welfare boards, Anganwadi pension, etc ,they were eligible for one Social Security Pension.

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Sanitary Latrine Subsidy Only to Gramasabha approved Beneficieries

LSGD approved the Co Ordination committee decision and issued orders to limit the subsidy given by LSGIs, only to beneficiaries approved by Gramasabha.

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IAY House in wetland- Permission Issued

For the speedy implemetation of Rural Housing Scheme,Malappuram District Collector issued direction to allow building permits to all IAY housing beneficiaries, though their lands come under wet land category.

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IAY Documentation -Stamp duty exempted

Govt decided to exempt from the payment of stamp duty required for the registration of instruments of agreements to be executed between LSGIs and beneficiaries of IAY. Govt also fixed a maximum limit of Rs 500 as registration fee.

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Mahathma Gandhi NREGS-Social Audit moves to new look

By setting up Mahathma Gandhi NREGA Social Audit Society Kerala, State Govt decides to restructure the social audit of Mahathma Gandhi NREGS. Village Level Social Audit Facilitators should be recruited and they will be paid @ skilled labour engaged in Mahathma Gandhi NREGS. Applications were invited by the Mahathma Gandhi NREGS State Mission for recruitment of staff to Social Audit Society.

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Panchayath Converted to Municipality- VEOs Should Implement Projects

CRD issued direction to implement projects formulated by Village Extension Officers in Gramapanchayaths,which were converted to Municipalities recently.  Village Extension Officers were permitted to continue in converted panchayaths and they have to implement housing projects.

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PAY REVISION-ORDERS ISSUED

Finance department issued orders, revising the pay and allowances of State Govt Employees and Teachers. The revised salary will come in to force from 01/07/2014.

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