TN Govt bans on creation of new posts in all Departments

ABSTRACT

Economy in Expenditure – CORONA (COVID-19) – Ban on creation of new posts in Government Departments – Orders – Issued.

FINANCE (CMPC) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No.248

Dated: 20.05.2020<
Charvari Varudam,
Vaikaasi 7,
Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2051

Read:

1. G.O.Ms.No.404, Finance (BG-I) Department, dated: 16.06.1992

2. G.O.Ms.No.463, Finance (CMPC) Department, dated: 23.11.2001.

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ORDER:

In the Government Order first read above, among other economy measures, orders were issued to the effect that there will be a total ban on creation of new posts, with guidelines on creation of new posts in exceptional cases.

2. In the Government Order second read above, due to severe financial constraints, complete ban on creation of new posts in all Departments had been imposed, and to fill the same by re-deployment for operational purposes.

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3. Considering, the prevailing situation of COVID – 19 in the State and the compelling need to regulate expenditure on emoluments, Government direct that

i) there shall be a total ban on creation of new posts in all Departments;

ii) Recruitment against existing vacant entry level posts including through compassionate ground appointment shall continue, with the approval of Staff Committee; and

iii) Promotions and recruitment by transfer shall continue as per existing procedure.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S. KRISHNAN

ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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