MACPS Clarification - MACP available to new HAG scale also

Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 10-06-2009 wherein the financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) has been allowed upto the highest Grade Pay of ` 12000/- in the Pay Band-4. Consequent upon introduction of the new HAG scale of ` 67000-79000 in replacement of ` 37400-67000 with Grade Pay of ` 12000 in PB-4, it is clarified that the benefits of financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be available to the aforementioned HAG scale also.
2. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.