Night Duty Allowance to Railway Employees: Ceiling limit for entitlement of NDA

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July 26, 2022

Night Duty Allowance to Railway Employees: Ceiling limit for entitlement of NDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

RBE No. 85/2022

No. E(P&A)II-2017/HW-1

New Delhi, dated 21.07.2022

The General Managers/CAOs,
All Indian Railways &
Production Units

Sub: Payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) to Railway employees – Clarifications reg.

Please refer to Board’s letter of even number dated 29.09.2020 (RBE No. 83/2020) whereby para 2 of Board’s letter of even number dated 08.03.2018 (RBE No. 36/2018) has been modified duly incorporating a clause of ceiling of basic pay of Rs. 43600/- for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance as per the instructions of DoP&T.

2. After issue of Board’s instructions dt. 29.09.2020, the demand of the Federations/Associations has been received to remove the basic pay ceiling limit for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance. The matter has been examined in consultation with DoP&T and MoF(DoE) and it has been decided as under:

NDA may be granted to all eligible non-gazetted employees of Ministry of Railways up to Pay Level-7 (including those who are granted the benefit of MACP in Pay Level – 8). However, maximum Basic Pay for working out hourly rate of NDA shall remain Rs. 43600/- i.e. the prescribed ceiling fixed vide Board’s letter of even number dt. 29.09.2020.
Other terms and conditions to grant NDA shall remain unchanged.

3. The above instructions would be effective provisionally w.e.f. 04.07.2022 i.e. from the date of issue of approval by Ministry of Finance on the subject.

4. Further, the matter is being referred separately to Ministry of Finance/Department of Expenditure for clarification reg. date of effect of the decision and reg. the issue of recovery of NDA.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

6. Hindi version is enclosed.

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(N.P.Singh)
Joint Director, Estt. (P&A)
Railway Board

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Accommodation for Defence Services Personnel – Rajya Sabha QA

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July 25, 2022

Accommodation for Defence Services Personnel – Rajya Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 38
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18th JULY, 2022

ACCOMMODATION FOR DEFENCE SERVICES PERSONNEL

38. SHRI M. SHANMUGAM:

Will the Minister of Defence be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has approved revised scales of accommodation in 2022, including offices and other structures for the defence services;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it would take into account sustainable living with green building standards, energy efficiency, water conservation, and handling of waste;

(d) if so, whether it will enhance infrastructure development, giving more flexibility and cater to users’ aspirations and the details thereof;

(e) whether Government would ensure optimization of defence land usage by having multistoreyed construction and combining of common facilities; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Government has approved the revised Scales of Accommodation (SoA) for Defence Services, which has been issued on 14.06.2022.

(c) & (d): Yes, Sir. The SoA, 2022, inter-alia, has provisions for sustainable infrastructure development and living, green building norms, energy efficiency, water conservation, solid waste management, waste water treatment and recycling, zero-liquid discharge, rain water harvesting, new and renewable energy generation and LED lighting etc., which will improve the living standards of the Armed Forces personnel. These provisions will enhance infrastructure development, enable usage of modern technology, give more flexibility to the executives and cater to users’ aspirations.

(e) & (f): The provisions have been made in SoA, 2022 for multistoried construction leading to optimization of Defence Land usage and also centralization of facilities and amenities. Para 1.15 of SoA, 2022 provides for optimal utilization of land by adopting multi-storied configuration in all new defence buildings as a practice rather than exception, wherever permissible and economical. Para 1.15(c) of SoA, 2022 provides for centralisation of facilities and amenities like conference halls, auditoriums, parking facilities, welfare centres, institutes, shopping centres, gymnasiums, combining of Officers Mess etc

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Closure of Offices/buildings in connection with Swearing-in-ceremony of the President-elect of India on 25.07.2022

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July 25, 2022

Closure of Offices/buildings in connection with Swearing-in-ceremony of the President-elect of India on 25.07.2022

No.12/10/2016- JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 22 July, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Closure of Offices/buildings in connection with Swearing-in-ceremony of the President-elect of India on 25.07.2022 (Monday)

The Swearing-in-ceremony of the President-Elect of India will be held in the Central Hall of the Parliament House, New Delhi on 25 July, 2022 (Monday). As advised by Delhi Police, the buildings, as per the enclosed list, are required to be vacated by 0600 Hours (6 a.m.) on 25.07.2022 for carrying out of anti-sabotage checks. This exercise will continue till the ceremony is over. Accordingly, the buildings indicated in the enclosed list shall remain closed on 25.07.2022 from 6 AM to 2.00 PM. Further, construction work of New Parliament building, at present in progress, also needs to be kept stopped during the time of ceremony.

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(S.P. Pant)
Director (JCA)

To

All Ministries /Departments of the Government of India
All Officers and Sections in the Department of Personnel and Training and all Attached /Subordinate Offices of DoPT
UPSC/CVC/C&AG/Lok Sabha Sectt./Rajyya Sabha Sectt./ Supreme Court/ High Court / Central Administrative Tribunal/ Election Commission of India/Niti Ayog/Central Vigilance Commission / NDMC.

Copy for information to:

(i) President’s Secretariat
(ii) Vice- President’s Secretariat
(iii) Prime Minister’s Office
(iv) PS to Cabinet Secretary
(v) PS to Home Minister
(vi) PSO to Secretary (P)
(vii) CSO, Ministry of Home Affairs
(viii) Cabinet Secretariat
(ix) DG(Award), Ministry or Home Affairs
(x) DG(CPWD), A wing Room No. 101 Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
(xi) Chairman, DTC, I.P. Estate, New Delhi for necessary action
(x) Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi District), Parliament Street, New Delhi w.r.t. their letter No.76632 /ND(X) dated 19.07.2022

LIST OF BUILDINGS/ OFFICES TO BE CLOSED IN C/W SWEARING-IN-CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT – ELECT OF INDIA :

ON 25.07.2022 AT 0500 HRS

Sl. No.	LOCATION	AREA
1.	South Block	Pt. Street
2.	North Block	Pt. Street
3.	New Parliament House (under construction)	Pt. Street
4.	Rail Bhawan	Pt. Street
5.	Krishi Bhawan	Pt. Street
6.	Shastri Bhawan	Pt. Street
7.	National Archives	Pt. Street
8.	Sanchar Bhawan	Pt. Street
9.	SBI Building	Pt. Street
10.	Transport Bhawan	Pt. Street
11.	PTI Building	Pt. Street
12.	Prasar Bharti/Air	Pt. Street
13.	Sena Bhawan	South Avenue
14.	Vavu Bhawan	South Avenue
15.	Vigyan Bhawan	South Avenue
16.	Vigyan Bhawan Annexe	South Avenue
17.	Udyog Bhawan	South Avenue
18.	Nirman Bhawan	South Avenue
19.	Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan (MEA Office)	South Avenue
20.	Archaeological Survey Of India	South Avenue
21.	Hutments On Moti Lal Nehru Marg Opp. Vayu Bhawan	South Avenue
22.	Lok Nayak Bhawan	South Avenue
23.	Hutments (MoD Office) Darasikoh Road	South Avenue
24.	DRDO Bhawan	South Avenue
25.	Kashmir House	South Avenue
26.	Akbar Bhawan	South Avenue
27.	NDMC Tower	Con. Place
28.	Talkatora Stadium and Annexe Building	N. Avenue
29.	Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium	N. Avenue
30.	Complex of Ministry of Defence, Dara Shikoh Road	E Block

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Payment of allowances attached to Gallantry Awards/Police Medals along-with pension: CPAO

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July 21, 2022

Payment of allowances attached to Gallantry Awards/Police Medals along-with pension: CPAO

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/Gallantry Award/26/2022-23/125

19.07.2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Payment of allowances attached to Gallantry Awards/Police Medals along-with pension – reg.

Attention is invited to this office OM No. CPAO/IT & Tech/Gallantry Award/26/2022-23/90 dated 03.06.2022 vide which all the Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs/AGs were informed regarding approval of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure) for making payment of Monetary Allowances attached to Gallantry Awards/Police Medals to retired personnel from the pension grant. It was also intimated that the standard operating procedure for processing of fresh and revision pension cases will be shared by CPAO.

Also Read: Verification of fields in PPOs/e-PPOs with e-scroll: CPAO

CPAO has amended the Special Seal Authority (SSA) format for processing fresh and revision pension cases pertaining to monetary allowances attached to Gallantry Awards and Police medals and now stands ready to process these cases. A unique format has also been designed for migration of legacy Gallantry Awardee pensioners to be submitted by the PAOs to CPAO for issuing necessary Pension Authority (copy enclosed).

In view of the above, all the Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs/AGs are requested to direct their respective PAOs to send the desired information in enclosed format duly signed and affixing the special seal for issuing necessary revision authority to CPPC for making payment of allowances attached to Gallantry Award/Police Medals along with Pension.

This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).

Encl: As above.

(Anang Rawat)
Dy. Controller of Accounts

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Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav: Free Precaution Dose to all Central Government Employees

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July 21, 2022

Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav: Free Precaution Dose to all Central Government Employees

F. No. 11013/9/2014-EsttA-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 20 July, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav – Free Precaution Dose to all Central Government Employees as a Preventive measure to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus

The undersigned is directed to state that this Department has been issuing instructions from time to time regarding the preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID19. As a part of celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government of India has recently launched a new initiative `COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav’ to provide free precaution dose to all adult eligible population who have completed 6 months (or 26 weeks) from the date of administration of the 2nd dose. The initiative would be implemented at Government Covid Vaccination Centres for 75 days from July 15 to September 30, 2022.

Also Read: Vaccination for Central Government Employees DOPT ORDER

2. In view of above and, as advised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it has been decided that Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav Camps at the workplaces are to be organized immediately. The following is to be ensured by all the Departments:-

(a) All Departments to enumerate the number of eligible employees and their family members to be vaccinated by precaution dose, separately for both types of vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) so as to ensure optimum utilization of resources;

(b) Vaccination team, vaccine logistics and cold boxes, AEFI management kit will be arranged by the Department of Health of the concerned State/UTs. Dr Indu Grewal (drgrewal2018@gmail.com 011-23062683) and Dr Suhas Dhandore (suhar.dhandore@nic.in, 011-23061883) will coordinate from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare;

(c) All Departments to identify a room to set up the vaccination site to have 3 demarcated areas i.e. Waiting Area, Vaccination Area and the Observation Area (post-vaccination for 30 minutes) along with internet connectivity/printer etc;

(d) Room should be well ventilated, Bins for waste disposal;

(e) Refreshments/lunch for the vaccination team

(f) Ensure privacy at the vaccination area;

(g) Support staff to coordinate the activity and maintain adequate physical distance; and

(h) Facility of handwashing/sanitization at the vaccination area and drinking water for beneficiaries to be arranged at session site.

3. All the Ministries/Departments are advised to organize ‘Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav Camps’ at the workplaces for providing Free Covid Precaution Doses to the eligible employees and their family members. They are further advised to direct attached & Subordinate Offices and Organizations under their control, including PSUs to organize Vaccination Camps as well. It is also reiterated that all employees have to scrupulously follow Covid-appropriate behavior at all times and the Heads of Department are to ensure its strict compliance. The operating guidelines of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare may also be referred at
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/COVID19VaccineOG111Chapter16.pdf

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To
1. All the Ministries/Departments of Government of India
2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat
3. PS to Horrible MOS(PP)
4. PSO to Secretary (Personnel)
5. Senior Technical Director, NIC, DOPT – for uploading on website

GPF Interest Rate from July 2022 to September 2022

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GPF Interest Rates for Last 5 years

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July 18, 2022

GPF Interest Rate from July 2022 to September 2022

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(4)-B(PD)/2021
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

New Delhi, the 14th July 2022

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2022-2023, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st July, 2022 to 30th September, 2022. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st July, 2022. The funds concerned are:

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The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
The All India Services Provident Fund.
The State Railway Provident Fund.
The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

(Ashish Vachhani)
Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India

To,

The Manager, (Technical Branch)
Government of India Press, Minto Road, Delhi.

F.No.5(4)-B(PD)/2021

Copy forwarded to all Ministries/Departments of Government of India, President’s Secretariat, Vice-President’s Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Union Public Service Commission, Supreme Court, Election Commission and NITI Aayog.

Copy also forwarded to :—

Comptroller & Auditor General of India and all offices under his control.
Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.
Controller General of Accounts (10 copies). ;
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pension (Pension Unit/All India Services Division).
Financial Adviser of Ministries/Departments (6 copies).
Chief Controller of Accounts/Controller of Accounts of Ministries/Departments.
Controller General of Defence Accounts.
Finance Secretary of all State Governments and Union Territories.
Secretary to Governors/Lt. Governors of all States/Union Territories.
Secretary Staff Side, National Council of JCM.
All Members, Staff Side, National Council of JCM. Ch
NIC – For uploading on webhost.

(Pankaj Gupta)
Under Secretary (Budget)

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Computer Advance Interest Rate 2022-23 for Railway Employees

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July 18, 2022

Computer Advance Interest Rate 2022-23 for Railway Employees

Government Of India (भारत सरकार)
Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय )
Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)

RBE No. 82/2022

2020/F(E)SPL./ComputerAdvances/(7th CPC)

New Delhi, Dated: 13.07.2022

The General Managers and PFAs
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(As per standard list)

Sub.: Interest Rate on Computer Advance for Railway employees.

A copy of Ministry of Finance’s OM No. 5(1)-B(PD)/20 dated 21.03.2022 regarding rate of interest for advance sanctioned to Government servants for purchase of computer during 2022-23 i.e. from 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2022, is enclosed. The same shall be applicable mutatis-mutandis on the Railways.

2. Please acknowledge receipt.

(A.S. Bhasin)
Deputy Director Finance(Estt.)-IV
Railway Board

2020/F(E)SPL./ComputerAdvance/1(7th CPC)

New Delhi, Dated: 13.07.2022

Copy (with 10 spares) forwarded to the Dy. Comptroller & Auditor General of India (Railways), Room No.224, Rail Bhawan.

for Member (Finance) / Railway Board

2020/F(E)SPL./ComputerAdvance/1(7th CPC)

New Delhi, Dated: 13.07.2022

Copy to:-

The General Secretary, NFIR, Room No. 256-E, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The General Secretary, AIRF, Room No. 253, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Members of the National Council, Departmental Council and Secretary Staff Side, National Council, 13-C, Feroz Shah Road, New Delhi.
The Secretary General, FROA, Room No. 256-A, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Secretary General, IRPOF, Room No. 268, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Secretary, RBSS, Group ‘A’ Officers Association, Rail Bhawan.
The Secretary, RBSS, Group ‘B’ Officers Association.
The General Secretary, RBSSSA, Room No. 451-A, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
The Secretary, Railway Board Ministerial Staff Association.
The Secretary, Railway Board Class IV staff Association.
The General Secretary, All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association, Room No. 7, Ground Floor, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
The General Secretary, All India O.B.C. Railway Employees Federation ee Room No.48, Rail Bhawan.

For Secretary, Railway Board

Computer Advance Interest Rate 2022-23 for Railway Employees

Rate of interest per annum
Advance for purchase of Computer	9.8%

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New KV School in IIT Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha

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July 15, 2022

Opening of New KV School in IIT Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha

New KV School in IIT Bhubaneswar, Khordha, Odisha

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Under Ministry of Education,
Govt. of India
Head Quarters, New Delhi
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016

F.11072-3(ODIS)/2022-KVS/Admn-1/725-739

Dated: 10.06.2022

ORDER

Approval of the Hon’ble Minister of Education -Cum-Chairman Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, is hereby accorded to open a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in the IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Campus, Argul, Jatni, District-Khordha-752050, Odisha (under IHL Sector) with classes I to V (single section in each class) from the academic year 2022-23 with consequential growth based on feasibility.

The sponsor i.e. IIT Bhubaneswar, District-Khordha, Odisha will be responsible to provide:-

1. Permanent Vidyalaya building as per the specifications of the KVS.
2. 100% staff quarters to all the staff of the Kendriya Vidyalaya.
3. All recurring & non-recurring expenditures including 15% Administrative overhead charges and future development expenditure.

Also Read: Revised KVS Admission Schedule 2022-23

The sponsor shall remit the budgeted amount of recurring/non-recurring expenditure in advance installments to the Deputy Commissioner, KVS, Bhubaneswar Region i.e. first installment in the month of April and second in the month of October for each financial year.

In case the sponsor fails to fulfill their commitment as agreed to, the Commissioner, KVS is empowered to reduce the number of classes/sections.

The admission to the Kendriya Vidyalaya will be as per the priorities/rules prescribed by the KVS from time to time for the KVs under IHL Sector.

The admission process for the academic year 2022-23, may be completed within 30 days from the date of issue of this order.

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(Pushpendra Kumar)
Assistant Commissioner (Admn.)

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TN Govt Job 2022: Krishnagiri District – Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator

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July 14, 2022

TN Govt Job 2022: Krishnagiri District – Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator

TN Govt invited applications for filling up the vacant Assistant Cum Data Entry Operator post held at Krishnagiri District Juvenile Justice Board under contractual

Job Details Below

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Rotational Transfer Policy applicable to CSS officers

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July 14, 2022

Rotational Transfer Policy applicable to CSS officers

F. No. 21/15/2022-CS.I(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(CS.I Division)

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 13th July, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Rotational Transfer Policy (RTP) applicable to CSS officers – Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 21/2/2009-CS.I(P)(pt.) dated 13th October 2021 vide which it was clarified that in terms of the guidelines issued by this Department vide 0.M. dated 24th January 2020 in partial modification of the RTP guidelines, CSS officers of all grades i.e. ASO/SO/US/DS/Director are required to report to CS.I Division (DoPT) on their return from Deputation/ Long Leave/Long Term Training

2. It has come to the notice of this Department, that some of the cadre units while sanctioning the long leave (exceeding six months period) etc. to their officer, do not endorse copies of the leave sanctioned, to CS.I. Division (DoPT). Due to this, CS.I Division, being the Cadre Controlling Authority -(CCA) in respect of all CSS officers, remain clueless in all such long leave matters.. Consequently, the officer concerned reports to the parent Ministry/ Department on return from long leave etc..

3. As this practice is against the guidelines, all the cadre units of CSS are directed to adhere to the above guidelines notified vide this Department’s O.M. dated 13th October 2021 and copy of such Orders (long leave granted to the officer/ deputation etc.) may invariably be endorsed to CS.I Division. It is clarified that the onus to report to CS.1 Division on return from long leave etc. will remain on the officer concerned.

4.This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(George D.Toppo)
Under Secretary to the Government of India