Executive Summary:
This notification announces the Coal Mines Pension Amendment Scheme, 2018, which amends the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998. The amendment, effective from October 1, 2017, concerns contributions to the pension scheme and omits clauses related to it. It was issued by the Ministry of Coal.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendment Details:
* The notification is titled the "Coal Mines Pension Amendment Scheme, 2018."
* It amends the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998.
* The amendment came into force on October 1, 2017.
Changes to the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998:
* Clauses (b), (c), and (d) in paragraph 3 are omitted.
* A new clause (g) is inserted after clause (f) in paragraph 3.
* Clause (g) stipulates a contribution of seven percent of the employee's salary (basic and Variable Dearness Allowance) and an equal contribution from the employer, effective from October 1, 2017, or the date of joining, whichever is later.
Impact Analysis:
Employees:
* Impact: Employees will have 7% of their salary (basic + VDA) contributed towards the pension scheme.
* Action Required: Be aware of the new contribution rate effective from October 1, 2017.
Employers:
* Impact: Employers are required to contribute an amount equal to seven percent of the employee's salary (basic and Variable Dearness Allowance).
* Action Required: Implement the revised contribution rate of 7% effective from October 1, 2017.
Ministry of Coal:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the amended scheme.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the amended scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948: An Indian legislation providing for the establishment of provident funds, pension schemes, and other benefits for employees in coal mines.
Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998: A pension scheme for coal mine employees, established under the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948. This document amends this scheme.
Coal Mines Pension Amendment Scheme, 2018: The amendment to the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998, as outlined in this notification.
Ministry of Coal: The ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to coal.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India, responsible for making the scheme.
Ashish Upadhyaya: Jt. Secy. - Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Coal
October 1, 2017: The date from which the amendment scheme comes into effect.
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(xiv) सा.का.िन. 774 (अ), तारीख 22 अ0ूबर, 2009.
MINISTRY OF COAL
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th June, 2018
G.S.R. 540(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3E read with section 7 of
the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948 (46 of 1948), the Central
Government hereby makes the following scheme further to amend the Coal Mines Pension Scheme,
1998, namely:—
1. Short title and commencement.—(1) This scheme may be called the Coal Mines
Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2018.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the first day of October, 2017.
2. In the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998, in paragraph 3,—
(i) clauses (b), (c) and (d) shall be omitted;
(ii) after clause (f), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:—
“(g) an amount equivalent to seven per cent. of the salary of the employee calculated
on payable basic and Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and equal contribution
from the employer, from the first day of October, 2017 or the date of joining,
whichever is later”.
[F. No. 20/110/2/2016-CMPF (PRIW-III)]
ASHISH UPADHYAYA, Jt. Secy.
Note : The Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998 was published vide G.S.R. number 123(E), dated the
5th March, 1998 and subsequently amended vide the following numbers:—
(i) G.S.R. 268 (E), dated the 25th May, 1998;
(ii) G.S.R. 218 (E), dated the 22nd March, 1999;
(iii) G.S.R. 689 (E), dated the 29th August, 2000;
(iv) G.S.R. 256 (E), dated the 12th April, 2001;
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(vi) G.S.R. 16 (E), dated the 9th January, 2002;
(vii) G.S.R. 482 (E), dated the 8th July, 2002;
(viii) G.S.R. 107 (E), dated the 13th February, 2003;
(ix) G.S.R. 108 (E), dated the 13th February, 2003;
(x) G.S.R. 521 (E), dated the 12th August, 2004;
(xi) G.S.R. 403, dated the 19th November, 2004;
(xii) G.S.R. 154 (E), dated the 5th March, 2009;
(xiii) G.S.R. 348 (E), dated the 22nd May, 2009;
(xiv) G.S.R. 774 (E), dated the 22nd October, 2009.
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