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7th CPC : HPCA / PCA to Group ‘A’ & ‘B’  Allied Healthcare Professionals

7th CPC : HPCA / PCA to Group ‘A’ & ‘B’  Allied Healthcare Professionals working in various Central Government Healthcare Facilities

No.Z.28015/119/2012-H
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(Hospital – II Section)

Nirman Bhawan. New Delhi
Dated: 18.09.2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Implementation of the Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission for granting of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) / Patient Care Allowance (PCA) to Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ (Non-ministerial employees) Allied Healthcare Professionals working in various Central Government Healthcare Facilities – reg.

In continuation of this Ministry’s O.M. of even number dated 17.05.2018 and consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). the approval of Competent Authority is conveyed for payment of HPCA/PCA to all Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ (Non-ministerial employees) Allied Healthcare Professionals excluding Nurses working in various Central Government Healthcare Facilities as per cell R1H3 of the Risk and Hardship Matrix. if underlying conditions of their exposure as per this Ministry’s letter No. Z.28015/24/2001-H dated 04.02.2004 are satisfied, in the following manner:

S.No Level of Pay Scale Rate of amount of HPCA/PCA admissible per month
1 Level 8 and above Rs.4,100/-
2 Level 9 and above Rs.5,300/-

2. This is also subject to the following conditions:

(i) HPCA/PCA may be admissible in case the individual proceeds on leave/training for less than one calendar month.
(ii) HPCA/PCA may not be admissible in case of the individual proceeds on leave/training
for equivalent and more than one calendar month.
(iii) HPCA/PCA should not be admissible in case of unauthorized leave..

3. This order shall be effective from 1st July. 2017

4. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide their ID No. A-27023/1/2017/E.II B/7th CPC /Pt. dated 30.07.2019, 16.08.2019 & 11.09.2019

(M.K.Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source : Confederation

HPCA

11th Bipartite Settlement Talks with IBA – Latest News

11th Bipartite settlement Talks with IBA – Latest News

BANK EMPLOYEES FEDERATION OF INDIA

Circular No. 36/2019

18th September 2019

To all Units, Office Bearers, CC & GC Members

Dear Comrade,

Bipartite Talks

Another round of negotiations for 11th Bipartite settlement took place yesterday at Mumbai. Representatives of 9 constituents of UFBU were present. On behalf of BEFI, the undersigned attended the meeting.

IBA increased its offer to 12% from 10% offered in the month of February 2019. The increased offer was not acceptable to UFBU and it was told that IBA should come up with offer of more than what was
agreed in the last settlement in percentage term to take the negotiation forward. IBA proposed for 2% loading on BP after merger of DA like last settlement. Discussion did not take place in this regard. UFBU has to take a position on this matter.

On the issue of mandate, IBA agreed to take up the matter with the concerned banks and on 5 day banking IBA informed that all stake holders are yet to reach unanimity so far.

In respect of improvement of family pension IBA agreed for joint actuarial calculations and on updation/revision of pension IBA will share data with UFBU for our further study. From UFBU, we proposed for increase of Ex-gratia to pre-1986 retirees and reduction in annual premium on Medical Insurance Scheme for the retirees including exemption of GST on premium.

In respect of Performance Linked Incentive (PLI), IBA submitted a power point presentation and supplied the participating unions with hard copies. They proposed that PLI would be over and above the fixed increase. IBA clarified that it will be different from bank to bank on the basis of performance and will be paid on yearly basis with prospective effect.When asked for in-principle agreement of introduction of PLI, we expressed our reservation and told that BEFI is not in agreement with the proposal. UFBU would give its suggestions in matter of PLI in subsequent discussions.

With greetings,

Yours comradely,
(Debasish Basu Chaudhury)
General Secretary

Source : http://www.befi.in

Wage Revision Talks with IBA on 17.09.2019 – Meeting Minutes

Wage Revision Talks with IBA on 17.09.2019 – Meeting Minutes

“One more round of Bipartite Talks were held today at IBA office in Mumbai between IBA and UFBU. IBA team was led by Shri Rajkiran G. (MD & CEO, Union Bank of India), Chairman of the Negotiating Committee. From UFBU representatives of our 9 constituent unions were present.

Performance Linked Incentive Scheme: IBA made a presentation of the Performance Linked Incentive Scheme proposed by them. This scheme envisages payment of additional annual incentive payable in addition to and over and above the mutually agreed wage revision quantum and the quantum of incentive would depend on growth in Operating profits and Return on Assets of each Bank each year after the declaration of annual results. IBA informed that the Performance Linked Incentive compensation will be over and above the settled pay structure as the wage  revision is based on the negotiations and not linked to Bank’s performance. The IBA further informed that they are open to discuss about their proposal on PLI in all respects including parameters and amount to be paid as incentive. IBA informed that the cost of such incentive would be exclusive of the cost of revision being discussed and finalized.

IBA clarified that the scheme would be based on the performance of the Banks each year and not on the performance of the individual employees/officers. IBA wanted the views and inputs of the UFBU for finalizing the performance measures formula.

From UFBU it was informed to them that since the Scheme and its cost are over and above the wage revision, we agree in principle to discuss the scheme further and would give our suggestions during the further course of discussions.

Mandate issue: On the mandate issue to cover all officers upto Scale VII, IBA informed that since the UFBU has agreed in principle to discuss the PLI scheme, they would reconsider their earlier stand and take a positive decision after consulting the Boards of the concerned Banks regarding the revised mandate from those Banks who had given the fractured mandate.

IBA’s improved offer: During the discussions, IBA improved their offer from 10 % to 12 % hike in the pay slip cost of the wage bill. From our side, while welcoming their improved offer, we informed that this is insignificant as per the expectations of the employees and officers in general so we are not able to accept it and requested them to improve their offer over and above what was settled in the last wage revision to discuss and decide the final quantum for the wage revision. Finally, we requested the IBA to improve their offer to at least to the level where it was settled in the last wage revision to take the talks to the logical conclusion.

5 Day Banking: To our demand for introduction of 5 Day Banking, IBA informed that they are seized of the issue and have taken up the issue with the concerned authorities and decision can be taken only after taking into account the viewpoints of various stake-holders connected with the issue. We urged upon them to expedite their decision.

Improvement in Family Pension and updation of Pension: We reiterated our demand for improving the present formula of Family Pension. IBA informed that they are equally sympathetic on this issue and would further proceed in the matter after considering the additional cost involved, approval from higher authorities, etc.

As regards updation of pension, IBA stated this also would entail additional provision to the Pension Fund which needs to be examined in detail. We requested the IBA to provide us the details of the necessary data, so that the unions may also work out the cost implications through actuaries before discussing further on the issue.

Increase in Ex-Gratia of Pre-1986 Retirees: We urged upon the IBA to recommend to the Government for increase in the Ex-gratia amount being paid to the pre-1986 retirees. IBA agreed to examine the matter.

Exempted Pension Trust for private banks: We pointed out that while public sector banks have exempted and own Pension Trusts, the private banks who are covered by our Pension Settlement are not being permitted to have their own Bank-wise exempted Pension Trusts. We suggested that at least for all the private Banks together a common exempted pension trust should be permitted. IBA agreed to examine our request.

Medical Insurance Scheme for the retirees: We requested the IBA to take up with the United India Insurance Company for considering the reduction in the premium on the policy relating to retirees. IBA informed that the same may be taken up with UIIC provided we can suggest suitable changes in the coverage, ceiling on bed charges, etc. which would result in reduction in claim ratio and premium. IBA wanted the views from the UFBU in this regard.

Exemption of GST on premium on medical insurance policies: We pointed out while the premium for medical insurance policy itself is becoming unaffordable by the retirees, the 18% GST on such premium is adding further burden on them and hence IBA should take up the matter with the Government to remove GST on medical insurance policy at least for the retirees. IBA agreed to pursue the matter with the Government.

Source : http://aipnbsf.org

New KV in CRPF Group Centre AB Road, Nayagaon, Gwalior, MP

New Kendriya Vidyalaya in CRPF Group Centre AB Road, Nayagaon, Gwalior, MP

KENDRIYA VIDVALAVA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016
Website:www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F.11029-3/2019-KVS(Admn.-I)/Vol-11

Date: 18.09.2019

OFFICE ORDER

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan vide office-order of even number dated 08.03.2019, conveyed the approval of Government of India, for establishing 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector with the stipulation that the sponsoring authority concerned is required to transfer the identified and demarcated land and also to give possession of the same to KVS prior to opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya. Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Group Centre AB Road, Nayagaon, Gwalior (M.P.) is one of the 50 new Kendriya Vidyaiayas sanctioned.

Since the land in the matter of this Kendriya Vidyalaya has been transferred by the Sponsoring Authority in favour of Kendriya Vidyalaya concerned, sanction of the Commissioner, KVS is hereby conveyed to start a new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil Sector with immediate effect, at the following location:-

S.No Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kendriya Vidyalaya will be made functional at
1 CRPF Group Centre AB Road, Nayagaon, Gwalior (M.P.) Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF Nayagaon, Semi Permanent Barrack, Near Central Training College Canteen, Group Centre, CRPF, AB Road, Panihar, Gwalior- 475330

The above Vidyalaya will start functioning from class I to V (single section in each class) during the academic year 2019-20 and thereafter will grow consequently based on feasibility.

Also Read : New KV in Udumalpet, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

The admission process may be completed within 30 days from the date of issue of this order.

(Dr. V. Vijayalakshmi)
Joint. Commissioner (Admn.)

Signed Copy

Pay fixation for Board level executives of CPSEs – DPE

Pay fixation for Board level executives of CPSEs – DPE

No. W-02/0035/2019-DPE (WC)-GL XIX / 19
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Publi Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Dated, the 17th September, 2019.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Finalization of Terms & conditions including pay fixation in respect of Board level executives of CPSEs- procedure hereof regarding.

In continuation of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)’s OM No 2(34)/12-DPE (WC)-GL-XX/12 dated 14th December, 2012 on the subject cited above, the undersigned is directed to state that based on the recommendations of 3rd Pay Revision Committee (PRC) and with the due approval of the Cabinet, DPE vide OMs No W-02/0028/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-XIII/17 dated 3rd August, 2017, W-02/0028/2017-DPE(WC)- GL-XIV/17 dated 4th August, 2017 and W-02/0028/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-XVI/17 dated 7th September, 2017 has revised the pay scales of Board level & below Board Level Executives and Non-Unionised Supervisors of Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) w.e.f. 1st January, 2017.

2. The pay fixation principles, which apply in respect of Board level executives of CPSEs would also be applicable mutatis mutandis in respect of below Board level executives and non- unionised supervisors of CPSEs.

3. Therefore, to bring clarity and also for the convenience of all the stakeholders, the examples specified in the Appendix of the DPE OM dated 14.12.2012 have been modified in light of the 2017 pay revision guideline. The Annexure contains the new pay fixation examples. The pay fixation examples are only indicative and not exhaustive.

4. The other provisions mentioned in the said OM dated 14.12.2012 would apply in consonance with the amendments made from time to time by this department. Further, the examples mentioned in the said OM dated 14.12.2012 would remain relevant in context of the employees of CPSEs on 1997 and 2007 pay scales.

5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the above to the notice of CPSEs under their administrative control.

Encl: As above

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

Signed Copy

New KV in Udumalpet, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18. Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016
website:www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F.11029-3/2018-KVS(Admn.-I)/Vol-II

Date:12.09.2019

OFFICE ORDER

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan vide office-order of even number dated 08.03.2019, conveyed the approval of Government of India, for establishing 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector with the stipulation that the sponsoring authority concerned is required to transfer the identified and demarcated land and also to give possession of the same to KVS prior tc opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya. Kendriya Vidyalaya at Udumalpet, Distt. Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) is one of the 50 new Kendriya Vidyaiayas sanctioned.

Since the land in the matter of this Kendriya Vidyalaya has been transferred by the Sponsoring Authority in favour of Kendriya Vidyalaya concerned, sanction of the Commissioner, KVS is hereby conveyed to start a new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil Sector with immediate effect, at the following location:-

S.No Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kendriya Vidyalaya will be made functional at
1 Udumalpet, Distt. Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) Kendriya Vidyalaya Udumalpet Rajendra Salai, Udumalpet Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu- 642126

The above Vidyalaya will start functioning from class Ito V (single section in each class) during the academic year 2019-20 and thereafter will grow consequently based on feasibility.

The admission process may be completed within 30 days from the date of issue of this order.

(Dr. Shachi Kant)
Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

Signed Copy

Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks – Department of Posts

Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks

No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 18.09.2019

Office Memorandum

Subject : Implementation of recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

The undersigned is directed to convey the approval of the Competent Authority on recommendations of One-Man Committee on introduction of Children Education Facilitation Allowance for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

2.Keeping in view the above, it has been decided to issue consolidated instructions on the subject of Children Education Facilitation Allowance as under :-

(i) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth. In case of failure of sterilization operation, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance would be admissible in respect of children born out of the first instance of such failure beyond the usual two children norm-

(ii) The amount of reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be Rs.6000/- per annum (fixed) per child. This amount of Rs.60001 is fixed irrespective of the actual expenses incurred by the GDS. In order to claim reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance, the GDS should produce a certificate issued by the Head of the Institution for the period, /year for which claim has been preferred. The Certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In case such certificate cannot be obtained, self-attested copy of the report card or self-attested fee receipt(s) {including ereceipt(s)) confirming/indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produced as a supporting document to claim Children Education Facilitation Allowance. The period-/year means academic year i.e twelve months of complete academic session.

Children Education Facilitation Allowance

(iii) Children Education Facilitation Allowance can be claimed in a single form only for the two eldest surviving children with the exception that, in case the second child birth results in twin/multiple birth (SEE Proforma enclosed).

(iv) In case both the spouses are GDS/Government servant, only one of them can avail reimbursement under children Education Facilitation Allowance or CEA (in case of Government servant).

(v) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance will be done just once in a financial year after completion of the financial year.

(vi) The reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall have no nexus with the performance of the child in his/her class. In other words, even if a child fails in a particular crass, the reimbursement of children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be stopped. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or mid- session, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall not be reimbursable.

(vii) If a GDS dies while in service, the children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not engaged as GDS or not employed in service of the central Govt., State Government, Autonomous body, PSU, Semi Government organization such as Municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the central Govt./state Governments. In such cases the children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be payable to the children till such time the GDS would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions, Laid down in this OM.

Also Read : 7th CPC Children Education Allowance

(viii) In case of discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement, Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the GDS ceases to be in engagement due to discharge, dismissal or removal from engagement in the course of an academic year. The payment shall be made by the office in which the GDS worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down in this OM.

(ix) The upper age limit for Divyaang children has been set at 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. There shall be no minimum age.

(x) Reimbursement of Children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be applicable for children from class nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by the junior Colleges or school affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education.

(xi) Children Education Facilitation Allowance is allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning” subject to other conditions laid down in this OM.

(xii) The. Children Education Facilitation Allowance is admissible in respect of children studying from two classes before class one to 12th standard and also for the initial two years of a diploma/ certificate course from Polytechnic/ ITl/Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the GDS has not been granted Children Education Facilitation Allowance in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.

(xiii) In respect of schools/institutions at nursery, primary and middle level not affiliated to any Board of education, the reimbursement under the Scheme may be allowed for the children studying in a recognized school/institution. Recognized school/institution in this regard means a Government school or any education institution whether in receipt of Govt. Aid or not, recognized by the Central or State Government or Union Territory Administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution /school is situated.

(xiv) In case of a Divyaang child studying in an institution i.e. aided or approved by the Central/ State Govt. or UT Administration or whose fees are approved by any of these authorities, the Children Education Facilitation Allowance paid by the GDS shall be reimbursed irrespective of whether the institution is ‘recognized’ or not. In such cases the benefits will be admissible till the child attains the age of 22 years. –

(xv) The children Education Facilitation Allowance shall be admissible to a GDS while he/she is on duty or is under put off duty or is on leave. Provided that during any period which is treated as non-counted for duty’, the GDS shall not be eligible for the children Education Facilitation Allowance for that period.

3.These above instructions would come into effect from 1st October 2019. For the current financial year, GDS shall be eligible for CEFA @ Rs.6000/- per child.

4.This issue in consultation with Department of personnel and training vide their ID No DoP&T I.D.No. A-27012/02/2018-Estt. (AL) dated 05.09.2018 & Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, ID Note No.7-31/2016-E.III(A) dated 06.09.2019/eFTS 1170513/2019.

5.Hindi version will follow.

(S B.Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Signed Copy & Proforma

 

Emergency treatment in CGHS empanelled Hospitals

No.S.11011/29/2019-EHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110 108
Dated: the 13th September, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Emergency treatment in CGHS empanelled Hospitals.

The extant instructions under CGHS provide that under emergency conditions, a CGHS beneficiary can get admission in any CGHS empanelled Hospital without any prior permission. It has, however, been brought to the notice that the Hospitals deny admission or insist on referral memo from CGHS Wellness Centre even in emergency conditions.

2. In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the CGHS empanelled Hospital and the Government of India, refusal to provide treatment to bonafide CGHS beneficiaries in emergency cases and other eligible categories of beneficiaries on credit basis, without valid ground, would attract disqualification for continuation of empanelment.

3. It is, therefore, reiterated that in emergency the empanelled hospitals will not refuse admission or demand an advance payment from the CGHS beneficiary or his family member and will provide credit facilities to the patient.

(Rajeev Attri)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Signed Copy

 

Cabinet approves Payment of Bonus to railway employees for 2018-19

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages to over 11.52 Lakh eligible non-gazetted railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the Financial Year (FY) 2018-19, for maintaining industrial peace and motivation of railwaymen. This entails an expenditure of Rs. 2024.40 crores to the exchequer.

This is the sixth consecutive year that the Government led by Mr Narendra Modi has maintained a bonus of 78 days wages. It has never lowered it.

Productivity Linked Bonus

Benefits:

Payment of PLB equivalent to 78 days wages to eligible railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the FY 2018-19 would result in motivating a large number of railway employees to improve the performance of the Railways and enhance the productivity levels further, besides maintaining industrial peace.

PLB to all non-gazetted railway employees is an acknowledgement of their contribution to the efficient running of the Railways.

There being large number of railwaymen and their families, this acknowledgement will enhance the sense of inclusiveness and equity among them.

Source : PIB

Bonus Calculator 2019 

GDS : Restricting the number of cases under Rule 10 and other disciplinary cases

No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated 16.09.2019

Office Memorandum

Subject : Implementation of the recommendation of GDS Committee for restricting the number of cases under Rule 10 and other disciplinary cases.

The undersigned is directed to refer to para 17.31 3 of the recommendations of GDS Committee report.

The Competent Authority has approved the following instruction/ guidelines for ceiling on the appearing as Defense Assistant by the Serving Government Servants & Retired Government Servants and ceiling for appointing IP/ASP as Inquiry & Presenting Officer and retired I) departmental Officers as Inquiry Officer under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules:-

(i) Ceiling on the appearing as Defence Assistant by the Serving Government Servant & Retired Government Servant under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules: –

S.No Particulars Ceiling of numbers of cases
1 Ceiling on the appearing as Defence Assistants by the Serving Govemment Servants 03 cases at a time under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules including other disciplinary cases i.e. Rule 14 of CCS(CCA) Rules etc
2 Ceiling on the appearing as Defence Assistants by the Retired Government Servants 8 cases in a year, with not more than 4 cases at a time under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules including other disciplinary cases i.e. Rule 14 of CCS(CCA) Rules etc

(ii) Ceiling for appointing IP/ASP as Inquiry & Presenting Officer (IO & PO) and Retired Departmental Officers for appointing as Inquiry Officer under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules:-

S.No Particulars Ceiling of numbers of cases
1 Ceiling for appointing IP/ASP as IO & PO 10 cases in a year. with not more than 2 cases at a time under Rule 14 and Rule 10 together
2 Ceiling for appointing retired Departmental Officers as IO 8 cases in a year, with not more than 4 cases at a time under Rule 10 and Rule 14 together.

(iii) Procedure for empanelment of Retired Departmental Officers as the inquiry Officers :– Circle office should make an empanelment of retired Departmental officers for appointing as Inquiry Officer for the purpose of conducting inquiries under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules. The Circle office will make available that panel to respective Cadre Controlling Authority where its offices are located.

(iv) Validity of the Panel :- The panel of the departmental retired officers created for the purpose of appointing Inquiry Officers for conducting inquiries under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules will be valid for a period of three years. The respective Cadre Controlling Authority will ensure that a panel of Inquiry Officers, empanelled from retired Departmental officers, is available with them.

(v) Following are the eligibility conditions for appointment of willing retired officers as Inquiry Officers to conduct departmental inquiries: –

(a) Retired Departmental officers who are willing to serve as Inquiry Officer.

(b) He/she should be of impeccable integrity and should not have been penalized in a Disciplinary Proceedings or prosecuted in a criminal case.

(vi) The respective Cadre Controlling Authority will immediately take necessary action for inviting applications from willing and eligible retired officers to serve as Inquiry Officer for conducting inquiries under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules. In this regard, a format for inviting applications is annexed.

(vii) Terms and conditions for appointment of retired officers as Inquiry officer.The designated retired Departmental Inquiry officer shar be required to -z give an undertaking as follows:-

(a) that he / she a witness or a complainant in the matter to be inquired into or a close relative or a known friend of the delinquent Government officer/GDS. A certificate to this effect will be obtained from the Inquiry Officer with respect to every inquiry and placed on record.

(b) that he/she shall maintain strict secrecy in relation to the documents, he/she receives or information/data collected by him/her in connection with the inquiry and utilize the same only for the purpose of inquiry in the case entrusted to him./her.

(viii) The retired departmental Inquiry Officer shall submit the inquiry report after completing the inquiry within 180 days from the date of his/her appointment as Inquiry Officer. Extension of time beyond 180 days can be granted only by the disciplinary authority.

(ix) Letter regarding engaging a Departmental retired officer as Inquiry Officer will only be issued with the approval of the Disciplinary Authority concerned.

(x) A review of every empanelled retired Departmental Inquiry Officer will be done after receipt of 2 inquiry reports where adherence to timelines and the procedure and quality of work will be assessed by the Head of Circles by obtaining reports from concerned Disciplinary authority. Based on the assessment by the Head of Circle, subsequent allocation of work may be done only after such evaluation. The services of retired Departmental Inquiry Officers whose performance is not up to the mark will be terminated by the Head of Circle.

(xi) Any issue arising out of this O.M. between the retired Departmental Inquiring Officer and the Disciplinary Authority will be decided by the Heads of Circle, whose decision shall be final and binding on both parties.

(xii) Following wiII be the eligibility conditions for appearing as Defense Assistant by the Serving Government Servant & Retired Government Servant under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules cases:-

(a) Retired Departmental/Serving Departmental Official/ Officers who are willing to appear as Defence Assistant.

(b) He/she should not have been penalized in Proceedings (or prosecuted in a criminal case).

3.The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue of this O.M.

4.Hindi version will follow

(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Signed Copy

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