One Day, One Minute, One Rule – 386 What decision was made regarding the 2356 Lower Selection Grade (LSG) posts held by BCR officials in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000, and what was the financial implication of this process? It was decided that the 2356 LSG posts held by BCR officials would be converted into Higher Selection Grade-II (HSG.II) grade in the same pay scale, with no additional financial implications. The identification of these posts is required to be done on a functional basis across various units (such as Post Offices, SBCO, Circle Office, RMS, Premier Services, and Foreign Post) following specific guidelines provided in the order. (DG(P) No. 22-1/PE-1 (V) Dated: 31-07-2001)

 Staff Rulings – 260. MACP -33

161. If an employee expires while in service after completing 19 years and 11 months of regular service, can they be granted a 2nd MACP upgrade posthumously by relaxing 1 month?
No, there is no provision in the MACPS rules to relax the absolute 10-year residency or 20-year total service requirement, even on compassionate or posthumous grounds.
(DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009.)

162. Does a MACPS upgrade alter the ceiling limit of Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) admissible to an employee?
The ceiling limit of DCRG is fixed by the Central Pay Commission rules, but the actual calculation of the gratuity amount will be based on the higher basic pay drawn due to the MACPS upgrade.
(DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009.)

163. If an employee opts for voluntary retirement under FR 56(k), do they retain the higher Grade Pay granted under MACPS for pension calculation?
Yes, the higher Grade Pay granted under MACPS is treated as regular pay for all purposes and forms the legitimate basis for calculating their pension and commutation.
(DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009.)

164. What happens to the timeline for a 3rd MACPS upgrade if an employee takes a voluntary demotion to a lower post in the middle of their career?
The service rendered in the higher post before demotion counts as regular service, but they will be eligible for the 3rd upgrade only after completing 30 years from entry, based on the Grade Pays above their new lower level.
( DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009.)

165. If an employee is transferred on a tenure basis to an isolated station carrying a special allowance, do they continue to get MACPS benefits?
Yes, the MACPS financial upgradation is independent of any localized or station-specific allowances and continues to apply to their core pay structure.
(DOPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19.05.2009.)