No.12035/7/2015-Pol.II
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates
Policy-II Section
Nirman Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110 108.
Dated the 23rd June, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Updation of Compendium of the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963 & Instructions.
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Reference is invited to Policy-II Section O.M of even no. dated 04.04.2015 in which information regarding Old/New/existing orders regarding General Pool Residential accommodation (GPRA), General Pool Office accommodation (GPOA), Market, Office, Coordination etc. was sought from all Officers/Sections of the Directorate of Estates to revise the existing Compendium of the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963 & Instructions. The requisite suggestions have not been received in Policy Division, so far, despite a reminder dated 18.05.2015.
2. It is, therefore, once again, all officers and Sections are requested to go through the existing compendium and provide suggestion/missing rules/instructions, if any, on any matter to Policy-II Section to take further necessary action on this matter. If no information is received by 30.06.2015, it will be presumed that no information is required to be updated in the revised compendium.
(Swarnali Banerjee)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)
F. No. 11012/17/2013-Estt.(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment A-III Desk
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North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated July 3rd, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 — instructions regarding timely issue of Charge-sheet – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DoP&T O.M. of even no. dated 2nd January, 2014 regarding consolidated instructions on suspension and to say that in a recent case, Ajay Kumar Choudhary vs Union of India Civil Appeal No. 1912 of 2015 dated 16/02/2015 the Apex Court has directed as follows:
We, therefore, direct that the currency of Suspension Order should not extend beyond three months if within this period the Memorandum of Charges/ Chargesheet is not served on the delinquent officer/ employee;
2. It is noted that in many cases charge sheets are not issued despite clear prima facie evidence of misconduct on the ground that the matter is under investigation by an investigating agency like Central Bureau of Investigation etc. In the aforesaid judgement the Hon’ble Supreme Court has superseded the direction of the Central Vigilance Commission that pending a criminal investigation departmental proceedings are to be held in abeyance.
3. In this connection, attention is invited to this Department O.M. No. 35014/1 /81- EsttA dated 9.11.1982 which contained the guidelines for timely issue of charge-sheet to Charged officer and to say that these instructions lay down, inter-alia, that where a Government servant is placed under suspension on the ground of “Contemplated” disciplinary proceedings, the existing instructions provide that every effort would be made to finalise the charges, against the Government servant within three months of the date of suspension. If these instructions are strictly adhered to, a Government servant who is placed under suspension on the ground of contemplated disciplinary proceedings will become aware of the reasons for his suspension without much loss of time. The reasons for suspension should be communicated to the Government servant concerned at the earliest, so that he may be in a position to effectively exercise the right of appeal available to him under Rule 23 (i) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, if he so desires. The time-limit of forty five days for submission of appeal should be counted from the date on which the reasons for suspension are communicated.
4. All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring the above guidelines to the notice of all concerned officials for compliance.
No.11013/10/2013-Estt.A
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 2nd July, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Framing a Transfer Policy in all cadres-regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to the OMs of even number dated 13th June, 2014, and 31st July, 2015 wherein all the Ministries/Departments were requested to (i) prescribe Minimum Tenure, (ii) set up a mechanism akin to Civil Services Board for recommending transfer, and (iii) place in public domain the transfer policy.
2. The Rotational Transfer Policy should aim to harmonise objectives of institutional memory, avoid development of vested interests, and provide exposure to the employees of working in different organisations, inter alia ensuring overall growth of an officer. The Transfer Policy should provide for both a minimum as well as maximum tenure. Any transfer before completing the minimum prescribed tenure or stay beyond the maximum tenure should be with the approval of the Committee constituted for the purpose, for reasons to be recorded in writing.
3. The draft Rotational Transfer Policy for the Central Secretariat Service is available on the website of Department of Personnel and Training at www.persmin.nic.in (Annexure). It lays down guidelines on tenures, postings on promotion, posting on return from leave/deputation, outstation postings, mutual transfers etc. Appropriate provisions on these aspects may be made in the Rotational Transfer Policy in each cadre that will best serve public interest.
4. In addition, instructions of Central Vigilance Commission in the Circular No. 03/09/13 (No.004/VGL/090/225553 dated 11.9.2013) reiterate that sensitive posts should be identified and staff working in these posts strictly rotated after every two/three years to avoid developing vested interests. The OMs of this Department also lay down guidelines on postings of spouse at the same station, and postings of disabled Government servants/parents of disabled children.
5. The Ministries/Departments/Cadre Authorities may communicate action taken report on the following latest by 10.7.2015, (i) framing of Rotational Transfer Policy and putting up in public domain(ii) Identification of sensitive posts (iii) rotation of officers from sensitive posts in true spirit of the provision.
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director
ANNEXURE
Salient Features of Draft RTP for CSS available at www.persmin.nic.in
Aims to harmonize divergent objectives of institutional memory, avoid developing vested interests, exposure to different organizations and aspects of working for overall growth of an officer.
Draft finalized after publishing on the website and inviting suggestions
Prescribes fixed tenure in a Ministry/Department for different grades
Reduced tenure by one year for certain specified regulatory Ministries/Departments
Prescribes how posting will be made on promotion / rotational transfer
Provides for grouping of Ministries/Departments viz. group A and B
Group A generally regulatory Ministries. Group B generally economic and infrastructure Ministries.
Transfer from A to B or from B to A. However, transfer from A to A, i.e., regulatory to regulatory is also allowed in some cases.
On promotion
Posted out if served in the same Ministry/Department for a period exceeding the prescribed tenure for the promotion post.
Retained in the same Ministry/Department if within two years of superannuation if a vacancy exists
Retained on personal upgradation if within six months of superannuation.
Rotational Transfer
Posting out on completion of the prescribed tenure however officers within two years of superannuation and officers likely to be promoted within one year are not rotated.
Officers working in PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, O/o Solicitor General & Attorney General, Addl. Solicitor Generalize exempted. They are to be transferred only after consulting these offices, keeping in view the willingness of the officer concerned.
Surrender of officers on any ground not to be allowed. In case of surrender no substitute to be provided for a year.
On return from deputation, long leave/ long term training, posted back to the same Ministry/ Department if at least one year tenure is available in the Ministry/Department if at least one year tenure is available in the Ministry/ Department subject to availability of a vacancy for the remaining tenure.
Leave/training exceeding six months treated as long term.
Posting in a Ministry/ Department permissible where he earlier served subject to the condition that there is a gap of period which is equal to tenure prescribed for the post.
Preference for posting
On the basis of seniority cum preferences
List of officers and available vacancies to be published on website in advance
Three preferences for posting
Posting and promotion/transfer to be recommended by a Placement Committee and its recommendations approved by the Competent Authority.
Outstation postings
SO and Assistant level: Ministry/Department concerned will fill up the post from its officers by circulation of the vacancy. In case of non-availability DoPT will circulate the post and select from the applicants. Seven year tenure in outstation postings.
US and above level posts
DoPT will circulate invite applications. Selection for outstation posting profile of the officer/ his family circumstances requiring posting to the particular station etc. Five year tenure in outstation posting.
Mutual Transfer Request for mutual transfer of officers on completion of half of the tenure to be considered subject to conditions.
Request Transfer SO/Assistants on completion of five year tenure in a Ministry/Department may request for transfer. Such transfers restricted to Group A Ministries / Departments and on transfer fresh tenure will start.
Substitute to be posted if leave vacancy exceeding six months
Posting of differently abled officers considered on case-to-case basis.
Cut-off date for calculating the period of residency is 1st July of the year.
Rotation under RTP undertaken once in a year grade wise and phase wise. A time schedule has been prescribe as to the time in a year when rotation shall be carried out in a particular grade.
Promotion/ transfer orders to be issued on the last working day of the week and the officer concerned stands relieved immediately and to join the allocated Ministry/ Department on the first working day of the next week.
Relaxation to the policy only on recommendations of a Committee of senior officers and approved by MoS (PP). Speaking order to be issued for transparency.
F. No. AB.14017/28/2014-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 2.7.2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revised Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae (CV) proforma for submission by the candidate for appointment by deputation – issue of instructions – regarding.
The consolidated instructions on the procedure to be followed in cases where appointment is to be made by transfer on deputation / transfer basis (now termed as deputation / absorption) issued by this Department vide OM No. AB-14017/71/89 – Estt. (RR) dated 3.10.89. In terms of para 4.8 of the instruction, while calling for application for appointment on deputation/absorption basis, Ministries/Departments are required to call for Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the candidates in the proforma at Annexure A of the OM dated 3.10.89.
2. The revised Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae (CV) proforma was issued by this Department vide OM No. AB-14017/10/2000 – Estt. (RR) dated 29.8.2005. The proforma has been reviewed by UPSC, keeping in view the changes took place due to implementation of 6th Pay Commission recommendation and with the objective to reflect the complete profile of the candidate. The revised proforma suggested by the Commission is at Annexure-I.
3. The modified Bio-data / Curriculum Vitae (CV) proforma is enclosed with the request that this modified proforma may be utilized while calling for applications for appointment on deputation / absorption basis. The administrative Ministries / Departments are also advised to pay attention towards the points indicated in Annexure-II at the time of inviting application and preparation of the deputation proposal before sending the same for the consideration of the Commission.
4. It is requested that these instructions may be circulated to all the subordinate formations of the Ministries / Departments.
All Central Government Ministries & Departments/ State Governments
PrAOs, PAOs, CDDOs, NCDDOs & other CG Nodal offices;
DTAs, DTOs, DDOs & other SG Nodal offices
Autonomous Bodies
Subject: Reactivation of PRAN post exit from NPS
PFRDA has been receiving requests from various government nodal offices to reactivate the PRANs for credit of missing NPS contributions, wherein withdrawal requests have already been settled towards final payment to the subscribers.
Currently, the exit process is initiated with the generation of claim ID six months prior to the date of superannuation. As per PFRDA Exit & Withdrawal Regulations 2015, the employee’s and employer’s contributions of last three months prior to superannuation shall not be uploaded in the NPS account but would be credited to the some other account of the subscriber, directly by the employer. During the withdrawal process which stretches over 6 months, both the subscriber and the nodal office have sufficient time to ensure and to confirm that all the missing contributions have been uploaded in the respective PRAN.
In light of the above, PFRDA shall not entertain any such request forthwith, for uploading contributions of arrears/ missing credits after final settlement of exit/ withdrawal of the subscribers and consequent closure of their NPS account. Henceforth, missing credits, if any, should be settled mutually between the subscriber and the Nodal office as per their internal administrative process and outside the NPS architecture, as is currently applicable to last three months contributions before superannuation in line with the guidelines issued by PFRDA in this regard.
Therefore, all government nodal offices are instructed to ensure uploading of all the pending contributions in the PRANs, before initiating/ processing/forwarding the withdrawal requests to the CRA and take necessary action as per this circular.
No.1/34/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi-1
Dated: 29th June 2015
Office Memorandum
Subject: Implementation of Suo Motu Disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005
Attention is invited to detailed guidelines on implementation of suo motu disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005 issued vide this department’s O.M. No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15.4.2013. Subsequently, a Committee of experts consisting of Shri A.N. Tiwari, Chief Information Commissioner (Retd) and Dr. M.M.Ansari, Information Commissioner(Retd) (of Central Information Commission) was constituted to recommend, interalia, measures to further strengthen implementation of Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005. The Committee has, interalia made the following recommendations which have been duly accepted by the competent authority:-
1) All the details of the public authority may be uploaded on its website. Access to information should be made user-friendly for which appropriate information technology infrastructure should be suitably designed, developed and operationalised.
2) All the training modules for professional upgradation of employees should incorporate matter relating to the virtues of transparency and open government and RTI law.
3) In order to minimise the burden of servicing RTI applications, the public authorities with high public dealings should put in place an effective system to redress the grievances of affected persons. At the sub-organisational levels, there should be cooperation and coordination between the Central Public Information Officers and the officers responsible for addressing public grievances.
4) In order to reduce the number of RTI applications relating to service matters, the information relating to recruitment, promotion and transfers should be brought into public domain promptly.
5) The retention and maintenance of specific documents for specified duration should be clearly spelt by each public authority in respect of its documents.
2. All the public authorities are requested to follow the above recommendations.
No.372/3/2007-AVD-III (Vol.10)-I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
AVD-IV(A)
North Block, New Delhi
2nd July, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Recommendations of the Committee of Experts on Disciplinary & Vigilance Inquiries (Hota Committee).
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 372/3/2007-AVD-III (Vol.10) dated 4th December, 2012, followed by reminders dated 24.01.2013, 11.04.2013, 11.08.2014, 08.09.2014, 21.11.2014 and 27.03.2015 (copy enclosed), and to say that the report on action taken in pursuance of DoP&T’s O.M.s mentioned therein is still awaited from your Ministry/Department.
2. It is therefore, requested that the same may please be expedited.
Encl.: As above.
(Kamal Kishore)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has decided to enhance the diet and supplement charges of the athletes as per the following rates:
I. Diet Charges –
Upto Rs.650/- per day per athlete for Senior sportspersons
Upto Rs.450/- per day per athlete for Junior/Sub-junior sportspersons
II. Supplement Charges –
Upto Rs.700/- per day per athlete for heavy & middle weight power events
Upto Rs.400/- per day per athlete for endurance, team, sprints and low weight power events
Upto Rs.300/- per day per athlete for skill events
The procurement of supplements is to be done by SAI as per the procedure laid down in GFR.
It is further advised that food supplements to be given to the athletes shall be decided after medical and bio-chemical assessment of each player.
In the cases where the athletes prefer a certain brand of supplement and are reluctant to consume supplements of other brands, SAI may purchase such specific brand of supplements within the approved entitlement as stated above. A list of such brands of supplements be prepared by SAI in consultation with NSFs, athletes, coaches and nutritionists, etc., which would be reviewed periodically by SAI once or twice a year.
