Odisha CM Enhances Govt Employees’ Gratuity Limit To Rs 20 Lakh

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In a social media post, Pradhan termed the BJP’s win in Haryana as “Unprecedented victory- historic victory!”

“This historic victory is the public's seal of approval on the public welfare policies of the double engine government of BJP under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This magnificent victory is the result of the tireless hard work of each of our workers,” he said.

“This massive mandate shows that the people of Haryana have rejected the casteism, regionalism, nepotism and negative politics of the Congress and have given their full blessings to the politics of 'non-stop development' of the BJP,” he added.

Pradhan also extended his heartfelt congratulations to PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP’s national President JP Nadda, Haryana CM Nayab Saini, Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli all the BJP workers who have worked tirelessly and with complete dedication for this historic victory.

Defying all exit poll results, the ruling BJP today pulled off a historic third term on the trot in Haryana. The saffron party secured an absolute majority in Haryana by winning 48 out of the 90 Assembly seats.

On the other hand, Congress secured 37 Assembly segments in the State.

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The State Government has enhanced the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) benefit from Rs 15 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh retrospectively from January 1, 2024 for all regular State Government employees, according to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office.

Previously, various Service Associations of the State had requested the Government for enhancement of the ceiling limit of DCRG admissible to the State Government employees.

Notably, the Central Government has enhanced the Retirement and Death Gratuity under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 for its employees with effect from January 1, 2024.

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During searches on Sri Ramesh Chandra Jena, Sr Private Secretary (Gr-A) of PR & DW Dept., #Bhubaneswar, 3 bldgs incld 2 Multi Storeyed bldgs in BBSR, 5 Plots (4 in BBSR & 1 in Konark, Puri), 1 Car etc unearthed so far. Sri Jena had rented out his Govt Quarter @ Rs 12,000/- PM. — Odisha Vigilance (@OdishaVigilance) October 8, 2024

The senior official identified as Ramesh Chandra Jena is currently posted as the senior private secretary in the PR & DW department, in Bhubaneswar.

As per the vigilance department sources, Jena and his family have been found possessing immovable assets including two multi-storeyed buildings in the state capital, one building at Nirakarpur in Khordha district, five high-value plots including 4 in upscale areas of Bhubaneswar and one in Kanasa area of Puri district.

The measurement and valuation of the above buildings and Plots are being carried out by the technical wing of the anti-corruption body of the Odisha government.

This apart, the sleuths also unearthed deposits of Rs 5.50 Lakhs, a four-wheeler and three 2-wheelers, cash, gold and household articles worth around Rs.9 Lakhs during the raid.

“Despite being a government employee, Ramesh Chandra Jena flouting the rules has rented out his official quarter (IV-A 46/1) behind market building, Bhubaneswar, to one Bijaya Kumar Jena, Ajaya Kumar Rout and Bijaya Kumar Sahoo since June, 2021. He was receiving rent of Rs.12,000 per month through UPI transaction (Phonepe) from the tenants staying in his official quarters,” said a senior vigilance official.  

Jena joined the PR & DW department as senior private secretary about 15 days back. Previously, he worked in the transport department for four years. Jena also worked in various other departments like Planning & Convergence, Parliamentary Affairs, Home Department etc.

Jena joined the government services as Junior Steno in the State Home Department on May 1, 1990.

Earlier, as many as eight teams of vigilance comprising 8 Deputy SPs, three Inspectors, ten Assistant Sub Inspectors, and other supporting staff on Tuesday conducted simultaneous house searches on the properties of Jena in Khordha and Puri districts.

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