Importance of following the due process in disciplinary proceedings – DOPT Orders issued on 18.2.2015

Importance of following the due process in disciplinary proceedings – DOPT Orders issued on 18.2.2015

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.F. No.11012/3/2015-Estt.A-III, dated 18.2.2015

Subject: Importance of following the due process in disciplinary proceedings – regarding

This Department has been emphasising the necessity of conforming with the procedures prescribed in the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 [CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965] while dealing with the disciplinary proceedings conducted in Ministries/ Departments. Many a times the Hon’ble Administrative Tribunals and Courts have held the proceedings non-est for non-conformity of the procedure, without even going into the merits of the case. This issue was highlighted recently in the judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the B. V. Gopinath case in SLP No. 6348/2011.

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Travelling Allowance in respect of Attendant/Escort for accompanying a Government Servant with Disabilities on travel during tour/training

Travelling Allowance in respect of Attendant/Escort for accompanying a Government Servant with Disabilities on travel during tour/training etc.

G.I., Finane Ministry, O.M.No.19030/3/2013-E.IV, dated 17.2.2015

Subject:- Travelling Allowance in respect of Attendant/Escort for accompanying a Government Servant with Disabilities on travel during tour/training etc.

References have been received in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure seeking provision in the Rules/instructions regulating Travelling Allowance, in order to allow grant of Travelling Allowance to the Government servant with Disabilities in respect of an Attendant/Escort accompanying such a Government servant with Disabilities during travel while on tour/training, etc. At present there are no provisions in the Travelling Allowance rules which allows Government servants to claim Travelling Allowance in respect of Attendant/Escort accompanying them on tour/ training, etc. where such Government servants require the assistance of an Attendant/Escort for travel.

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To start in-house Weekly Training in all Ministries/Departments – Dopt

To start in-house Weekly Training in all Ministries/Departments – Dopt

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M. F.No.T-17/1/2014-CTP(CSS), dated 10.2.2015

Subject: To start in-house Weekly Training in all Ministries/Departments

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 17th October 2014 (copy enclosed) wherein all Ministries/Departments were requested to start hourly in-house weekly training for their employees immediately, However information in this regard is awaited.

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Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service to the Assistant Grade of Central Secretariat Service on Ad hoc basis

Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service to the Assistant Grade of Central Secretariat Service on Ad hoc basis.

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No.111112015-CS. II(S), dated 12.2.2015

Subject; Promotion of UDCs of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) to the Assistant’s Grade of Centrai Secretariat (CSS) on Ad-hoc basis

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments O.M. No. No.1211/2011-CS.I( (B) dated 27th January 2015 wherein a list of 1552  officials was circulated. Compliance report was also sought from the  cadre units with regard to their inclusion in the SL 2003(extended) UDC  grade. All the cadre units have given thesr report to effect that the officials  have been included in SL 2003(extended) and stand promoted.

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Constitution of Search-cum-selection Committee for selection for appointment to a Board level post in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)

Constitution of Search-cum-selection Committee for selection for appointment to a Board level post in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs)

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No. 27(8)EO/2014(ACC), dated 12.02.2015

Subject: Constitution of Search-cum-selection Committee for selection for appointment to a Board level post in Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs).

Attention of all Ministries/Departments is invited to the Government of India Resolution dated 03.03.1987 as amended from time to time which provides that in special circumstances, the appointment to a particular post or posts in Public Sector Enterprises may be made other than through the PESB with the prior and specific approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC). The said Resolution also stipulates that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, while granting such an approval, will also specify the body such as Search Committee, Selection Committee, or the Civil Services Board, as the case may be, that shall make the selection for that particular post or posts as well as the selection procedure to be followed for filling the particular post or posts.

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Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS)- sanctioned strength of Officers – Dopt orders

Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS)- sanctioned strength of Officers – Dopt orders

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M. No.15/112014-CS.II-(A), 11.2.2015

Subject: Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS)- sanctioned strength of Officers – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS) is under process in this Department. In this regard, the information rebted to sanctioned strength of the officers who are entitled to the assistance of the CSSS personnel is urgently required.

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Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts – DoPT Orders issued on 9.2.2015

Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts – DoPT Orders issued on 9.2.2015

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M. No.3/2/2009-Dir.(C), dated 9.2.2015

Subject: Amendment of Model Recruitment Rules for various posts in Non Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 4/6/2014 and 22/5/2013 wherein Model Recruitment Rules (RRs) for various Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ posts in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens / Tiftin Rooms located in Central Government Offices were

circulated.

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Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC – Clarification issued by Dopt

Encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC – Clarification issued by Dopt

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No.14028/2/2012-Estl(L), 9.2.2015

Subject: Encashment earned leave alongwith LTC- clarification.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s O.M. No. 31011/4/2008-Estt.(A), dated 23s September, 2008 allowing encashment of earned leave alongwith LTC and to say that references have been received with regard to the number of times that a Government servant can avail of the encashment within the same block.

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Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability – Dopt orders published on 6.2.2015

Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability – Dopt orders on 6.2.2015

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.F. No. 25012/01/2015-Estt (A.IV), dated 6.2.2015

Subject: – Request for Voluntary Retirement from Persons suffering with disability – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that many Government servants seek voluntary retirement on medical grounds. Sec 47 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of justifys and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (PWD Act) lays down that no establishment shall dispense with the services of an employee who acquires a disability during the course of service. It is proposed that any Government servant seeking voluntary retirement on medical grounds may be apprised of the above provisions of PWD ACT, in order that he can take a considered decision.

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Recruitment to Multi Tasking Staff in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay of Rs.1800

Recruitment to Multi Tasking Staff in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay of Rs.1800

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No.AB-14017/6/2009-Estt (RR), dated 5.2.2015

Subject: Recruitment to Multi Tasking Staff in Pay Band-1, with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- : Sending of requisition to Staff Selection Commission.

This Department vide OM of even number dated 12.5.2010 and reiterated vide OM dated 21st October, 2013 had issued instructions to all the Ministries/Departments that they have to intimate their requirements for Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) in PB-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800/- to the Staff Selection Commission. The Ministries/Departments were also advised to take action simultaneously for framing Recruitment Rules for these posts in accordance with the Model RRs already circulated vide OM dated 30.4.2010.

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Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace – Amendments to CCS(Conduct)Rules 1964

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace – Amendments to CCS(Conduct)Rules 1964

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No. 11013/2/2014-Estt (A-III), dated 2.2.2015

Subject: Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964 — Guidelines regarding prevention of sexual harassment of women at the workplace— regarding

Following the promulgation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 [SHWW(PPR) Act] and notification of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 [SHWW(PPR) Rules] on 09.12.2013., the Government has recently, on 19.11.2014, notified the amendments to Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules 1964 and Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 1965. 

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Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC – Dopt issued orders with illustration

Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC – Dopt issued orders with illustration

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No. 22011/2/2014- Estt.D, dated 30.1.2015

Subject:- Procedure for conduct of supplementary DPC

This Department instructions issued vide OM No. 22011/5/86-Estt (D) dated 10.4.89 [para 6.4.2 (i)] provide that vacancies occurring due to death, voluntary retirement, new creations etc. could not be foreseen at the time of placing facts and material before the DPC, therefore, another meeting of DPC (commonly referred to supplementary DPC) should be held for drawing up a panel for these vacancies.

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GPF & Pension Benefits to Casual Labour with temporary status regularised after 1.1.2004 – Dopt orders

GPF & Pension Benefits to Casual Labour with temporary status regularised after 1.1.2004 – Dopt orders

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No.49014/2/2014-Estt(C), dated 29.1.2015

Subject: GPF & Pension Benefits to Casual Labour with temporary status regularised after 1.1.2004 —regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that following the issue of this Department’s O.M. No. Dated 26.04.2004, the status of admissibility of pensionary benefits to CL-TS regularised after 1.1.2004 has been a subject of litigation in a number of court cases being contested by various Ministries/Department.

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All CG Employees are required to register themselves in the system of AADHAR Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System

All CG Employees are required to register themselves in the system of AADHAR Enabled Bio-metric Attendance System - Dopt notification

Introduction of AADHAR enabled bio-metric attendance system

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., O.M.F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III, dated 28.1.2015

Sub: Introduction of AADHAR enabled bio-metric attendance system.

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Review of Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) - Dopt Orders

Review of Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) being conducted by the Ministries/Departments

G.I., Dep. of Per. Trg., O.M.No. 22011/4/2013-Estt.(D), dated 28.1.2015

Subject: Review of Model Calendar for the Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) being conducted by the Ministries / Departments.

Reference is drawn to this Department’s instructions on Model calendar for DPCs vide O.M. No.22011/9/98-Estt (D) dated 8th September, 1998. The Model Calendar envisages initiating action in advance of the commencement of the vacancy year so as to have the approved select panels ready before start of the vacancy year and ensure timely promotions of employees.

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Travel by Premium Trains on LTC- Clarification orders issued by DoPT on 27.1.2015

Travel by Premium Trains on LTC- Clarification orders issued by DoPT on 27.1.2015

"travel by Premium Trains is not permissible on LTC. Hence, the fare charged by the Indian Railways for the journey(s) performed by Premium trains shall not be reimbursable for the purpose of LTC."

G.I., Dep.of Per. & Trg., O.M. No.31011/2/2015-Estt.(A-IV), dated 27.1.2015

Subject: Travel by Premium Trains on LTC- Clarification reg.

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Dopt Notification – Amendment of Rules on Imposing Penalty on Central Government Employees

Dopt Notification – Amendment of Rules on Imposing Penalty on Central Government Employees

G.I., Dep. of Per. & Trg., Notification, dated 22.1.2015

G.S.R. 6(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Fundamental Rules, 1922, namely:-



1. (1) These rules may be called the Fundamental (Amendment) Rules, 2014.



(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 27th October, 2013.



2. In the Fundamental Rules, 1922, in rule 29, for clause (2), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—

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Dopt Orders - Shortage of staff in the grades of Assistants and Section Officers

Shortage of staff in the grades of Assistants and Section Officers - modification to the channel of submission till staff position improves regarding.

Vacancy position in the grades of Assistants (2475) and Section Officers (540)

It may be seen that the combined strength of officers in-position in these grades in almost all the Ministries/Departments is more than the sanctioned strength of Assistants. 

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Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015

Election Holidays 2015 – Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015: DoPT Order

G.I., Dept. of Per & Trg., O.M. F. No. 12/7/2014-JCA2, dated 19.1.2015

Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015.

The undersigned is directed to say that in connection with the general election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, to be held on 7“I February, 2015, the following guidelines, already issued by DOPT vide OM No. 12/ 14/99-JCA dated 1oth October 2001, have to be followed for closing of the Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments in NCT of Delhi.

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Dopt issued guidelines on prescribing Educational Qualifications and experience for recruitment of various post

Guidelines on prescribing Educational Qualifications and requisite experience in respect of various posts, Pay Band & Grade Pay/ Pay Scale for appointment by Direct Recruitment.



Educational Qualifications and requisite experience in respect of various posts, Pay Band & Grade Pay/ Pay Scale for appointment by Direct Recruitment or deputation depending upon the nature of functions and duties are being issued. 

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