Proposal for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service - Department of Posts

Proposal for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service - DOP

No. 4-3/2018-PCC

Government of India

Ministry of Communications

Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110001

Date: 06.08.2019

To,
All Chief Postmasters General.
CGM, BD / Parcel / PLI Directorate
Director, RAKNPA / All PTCs
Addl. DG, APS, APS Bhawan New Delhi

Sub:- Proposal for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- reg.

This is regarding introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB – 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-.

2. Various representations were received from the Postal Officers Association for introduction of Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB – 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-. In this context, it is informed that the matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

3. Reply received from the Department of Expenditure vide their ID note No. 6J/2019-E.Ill (B) dated 19.07.2019 is reproduced below for information of all concerned:-

“2. Introduction of Non-Functional Scale of PB-2+5400 to the Postal Superintendents after 4 years of regular service in PB-2+4800 was based on the recommendations of the fifth Central Pay Commission. The 7th Pay Commission while considering the need to upgrade the post of Inspector (Posts) from GP 4200 to GP 4600, upgraded other posts in the hierarchy of posts in the Inspector Cadre to maintain difference in pay levels. This included upgradation of the posts of Superintendent (Posts) from the then existing PB-2+ GP 4800 & PB-2 +GP 5400 (after 4 years) to PB-2+GP 5400 (Level-9). This upgradation resulted in early financial benefits to those persons who are promoted to the posts of Superintendent (Posts), who otherwise have got the pay scale after 4 years of regular service.

3. Considering the specific recommendation of the 7th CPC to grant the upgraded pay scale of Level-9 to the post of Superintendent (Posts), there is no justification for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale to this post “

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

(SB Vyavahare)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Tele No. 011-23096629

Email-adggds(&indiapost.gov.in

PENSIONARY BENEFITS UNDER NPS ON VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

PENSIONARY BENEFITS UNDER NPS ON VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3404
ANSWERED ON JULY 23, 2019/
SHRAVANA 1, 1941 (SAKA)

PENSIONARY BENEFITS UNDER NPS ON VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

1. Shri Ravi Prakash Verma

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether voluntary retirement is allowed to employees of Central Government covered under NPS after completion of 20 years of service on the lines of old pension scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of pensionary benefits and other retirement benefits available/ allowed under NPS to employees who voluntarily retire;
(d) whether Government would increase its contribution to 20 per cent from 14 per cent under NPS in view of dismal returns on NPS fund to make it more attractive;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

The Minister of State (Finance) (Shri Anurag Singh Thakur)

(a) and (b) The features and benefits under National Pension System (NPS) and the old pension scheme are independent. Under NPS, there is a provision for voluntary retirement/exit prior to the age of superannuation, without linking it with the minimum number of 20 years of service.
(c) As per Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015, and amendments there under, the provisions for voluntary retirement/exit and the benefits available/ allowed under NPS to employees of Central Government who voluntary retires are as follows:

"3(b) where the subscriber who, before attaining the age of superannuation prescribed by the service rules applicable to him or her, voluntarily retires or exits, then at least eighty per cent out of the accumulated pension wealth of the subscriber shall mandatorily be utilized for purchase of annuity and the balance of the accumulated pension wealth, after such utilization, shall be paid to the subscriber in lump sum or he shall have a choice to collect such remaining pension wealth in accordance with the other options specified by the Authority from time to time, in the interest of the subscribers”

Further, as informed by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, the benefit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity has been extended to Government employees covered under NPS on the same terms and conditions as are applicable under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(d) to (f) Recently, vide Gazette Notification dated 31.01.2019, the mandatory contribution by the Central Government for its employees covered under NPS Tier-I has been enhanced from the existing 10% of basic pay +DA to 14% of basic pay + DA. The employees’ contribution rate would remain at the existing 10% of basic pay + DA. There is no proposal to increase the contribution to 20 per cent from 14 per cent under NPS.

Source: Rajya Sabha

7th Pay Commission Pay Scale revision - Assistant Editor in PB-2 GP 4600 w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and Pay Matrix Level-7 w.e.f. 1.1.2016: KVS Order

7th Pay Commission Pay Scale revision - Assistant Editor in PB-2 GP 4600 w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and Pay Matrix Level-7 w.e.f. 1.1.2016: KVS Order

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016

F.11015-3/2017-KVS(HQ)(Admn.I)/392

Date:06.08.2019

ORDER

The Ministry of HRD vide its letter No. F.3-14/2017-UT.2 dated 26.07.2017 had conveyed the approval for:the adoption of the revised pay scales as per 7th CPC for the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The pay scales for the post of Assistant Editor (mentioned at S.No. 14) in which the Pay Matrix Level has been shown as Level-6 in place of the correct replacement scale of pay i.e. Pay Matrix Level-7. The matter was taken up with Ministry of HRD.


 Now, the Ministry of HRD after taking concurrence of the D/o Expenditure, Ministry of Finance [(U.O No. 21 (4}/E.III.B/2018 dated 19.6.2019], has conveyed the ex-post facto approval of the Govt. of India to revise the pay scale to the post of Assistant Editor in the PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and subsequently Pay Matrix Level - 7 w.ef. 1.1.2016 corresponding to the replacement of G.P of Rs. 4600/-. Accordingly the same is adopted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

Sd/-
(Dr. Shachi Kant)
Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

Distribution:-

The Under Secretary (UT-2), Ministry of HRD for information with reference to his letter F. NO. 3-46.2917-UT-2 dated 25.06.2019.
EA/PS to Commissioner, KVS.
PS to Addl. Commissioner (Admn./Acad.)
The Joint Commissioner (Finance) KVS for necessary action.
The Joint Commissioner (Training) /Acad/Admn./Pers.) for information.
The Superintending Engineer, KVS(Hg.) for information.
The Asstt. Commissioner (Estt.-1), KVS(Hq.) for information and necessary action.

Source: KVS

Defence - PRIORITY FOR WAR DISABLED VETERANS AND BATTLE CAUSALITIES IN OPD OF ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS

Defence

PRIORITY FOR WAR DISABLED VETERANS AND BATTLE CAUSALITIES IN OPD OF ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS

Central Organisation ECHS
Adjutant General’s Branch
IHQ of MoD (Army)
Thimayya Marg,
Near Gopinath Circle
Delhi Cantt - 110 010
B/49701-PR/AG/ECHS/2019

15 Mar 2019

Air HQ PD (DAV)
PD (Navy)
All Comd HQ’s (A/ECHS)
All Regional Centres, ECHS

PRIORITY FOR WAR DISABLED VETERANS AND BATTLE
CASUALTIES IN OPD OF ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS

Copy of O/o the DGAFMS, MoD letter No 5515/Gen Comp/4E/ DGAFMS/DG-3A dated 08 Mar 2019 is enclosed herewith.
For your info and necessary action please.

Sd/-
(BS Sisodia)
Col
Dir(Ops & Coord)
for MD ECHS

Encls:- One page.
Copy to :-
All Secs (Less S&A)
S&A Sec - For uploading on our website.

Office of the DGAFMS
Ministry of Defence
Room No. 08, ‘M’ block
7 New Delhi-110001

5515/Gen Comp/4E/ DGAFMS/DG-3A

08 Mar 2019

DGMS (Army)
DGMS (Navy)
DGMS (Air)

PRIORITY FOR WAR DISABLED VETERANS AND BATTLE CAUSALITIES IN OPD OF ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS

War Disabled Veterans form a very distinguished class of veterans. A large number of War Disabled Veterans/ Battle causalities are arnputation cases, amputated due to injuries sustained in war and war like conditions and have restricted mobility. In view of this special disposition, they rightfully deserve certain privileges. AFMS has always remained committed in providing them priority in AFMS hospitals.

Henceforth, War Disabled Veterans/Battle Causalities (self only) may be offered Specialist consultation directly at the OPDs of Armed Forces hospitals on OPD days, without obtaining a referral from the ECHS Polyclinics. However, these veterans will continue to avail services of their dependant polyclinic for routine illnesses.

Necessary instructions may please be issued to all concerned.

This has the approval of the DGAFMS.

Sd/-
(VK Bhatti)
Col
Col AFMS (Health)

Source: ECHS Order

Amendment in Central Civit Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 regarding acceptance of gifts by Government servants

DoPT Orders 2019

F. No. 11013 / 02 / 2019-Estt.A-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

(Establishment A-III Desk)

North Block, New Delhi – 11001

Dated: 6 August, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment in Central Civit Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 regarding acceptance of gifts by Government servants.

The undersigned is directed to say that the following rules of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prescribing ceiling for receiving gifts by Government servants, have been amended vide G.S.R. No. 531 (E) dated 29.07.2019 (copy enclosed) so as to bring the uniformity in provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2012:

Before Amendment	After Amendment
Sub-rule (3) of Rule 13 In any other case, a Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government, if the value exceeds – (i) rupees one thousand Five hundred in the case of Government servants holding any Group A’ or Group B’ post; and (ii) rupees five hundred in the case of Government servant holding any Group ‘C’ or Group ‘D’ posts.	Sub-rule (3) of Rule 13 In any other case, a Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government, if the value exceeds – (i) rupees five thousand in the case of Government servants holding any Group ‘A’ or Group B’ post: and (ii) rupees two thousand in the case of Government servant holding any Group ‘C’ post.
Sub-rule (4) of Rule 13 Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (2) and (3), a Government servant, being a member of India delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries, if the market value of gifts received on one occasion does not exceed rupees one thousand. In all other cases, the acceptance and retention of such gift shall be regulated by the instructions issued by the Government in this regard from time to time.	Sub-rule (4) of Rule 13 Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (21 and (3), a Government servant, being a member of the Indian delegation or otherwise, D&y receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries in accordance with the provisions of The Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentation) Rules, 2012, as amended from time to time.

2. All Ministries/ Departments/ Offices are requested to bring the above amendments to the notice of all administrative authorities under their control.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
The Secretaries of All Ministries/ Departments
(as per the standard list)

Source: DoPT

DoPT – Closure of Office/Buildings surroundings RP Bhawan in connection with AT HOME FUNCTION on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations 2019

DoPT – Closure of Office/Buildings surroundings RP Bhawan in connection with AT HOME FUNCTION on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations 2019

MOST IMMEDIATE

F. No. 12/10/2016-JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
JCA Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 2nd August, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Closure of Office/Buildings surroundings RP. Bhawan in connection with AT HOME FUNCTION on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations 2019 – regarding.

The Anti-Sabotage Checks are required to be done in the buildings (as per list enclosed), before AT HOME FUNCTION at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 15.08.2019 evening. These buildings will have to be vacated by 0900 hours on 15.08.2019, so that rooms are sealed after regular Anti-Sabotage checks are completed. It has therefore been decided that the Government Offices located in the buildings in the Annexure to this OM would be closed by 0900 hours on 15.08.2019 (Thursday).

Hindi version will follow.

Encl. As above.

(Jugal Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. 2309 2338

To ,

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

Copy for information to:

1.     President’s Secretariat
2.     Vice President’s Secretariat
3.     Prime Minister’s Office
4.     PS to Cabinet Secretary
5.     PS to Home Minister
6.     PS to Secretary (P)
7.     Ministry of Home Affairs
8.     Cabinet Secretariat Chairman, DTC, IP, Estate, New Delhi for necessary action
9.     Ministry of Defence (Ceremonials)
10.     Office of Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi District), New Delhi.

LIST OF BUILDINGS /OFFICES TO BE CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE
DAY-2019 (AT HOME)

ON 15.08.2019 AT 0900 HRS

Sl. No. LOCATION AREA

1.     SOUTH BLOCK Pt. Street
2.     NORTH BLOCK Pt. Street
3.     RAIL BHAWAN Pt. Street
4.     KRISHI BHAWAN Pt. Street
5.     SHASTRI BHAWAN Pt. Street
6.     NATIONAL ARCHIVES Pt. Street
7.     SANCHAR BHAWAN Pt. Street
8.     SBI BUILDING Pt. Street
9.     TRANSPORT BHAWAN Pt. Street
10.     PTI BUILDING Pt. Street
11.     PRASAR BHARTI/AIR Pt. Street
12.     SENA BHAWAN South Avenue
13.     VAYU BHAWAN South Avenue
14.     VIGYAN BHAWAN South Avenue
15.     VIGYAN BHAWAN ANNEXE South Avenue
16.     UDYOG BHAWAN South Avenue
17.     NIRMAN BHAWAN South Avenue
18.     JAWAHAR tAL NEHRU BHAWAN (MEA OFFICE) South Avenue
19.     ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA South Avenue
20.     HUTM.ENTS ON MOTI LAL NEHRU MARG OPP. VAYU BHAWAN South Avenue
21.     LOK NAYAK BHAWAN South Avenue
22.     HUTMENTS (MoD OFFICE) DARASIKOH ROAD South Avenue
23.     DRDO BHAWAN South Avenue
24.     KASHMIR HOUSE South Avenue
25.     AKBARBHAWAN South Avenue
26.     NDMCTOWER Con. Place
27.     TALKATORA STADIUM AND ANNEXE BUILDING N.Avenue
28.     SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJEE STADIUM N. Avenue
29.     VSNL BUILDING BK Road
30.     STC BUILDING BK Road

Source: DoPT

Notification: Degrees awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode recognized for purpose of Central Govt employment

Notification: Degrees awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode recognized for purpose of Central Govt employment

MoHRD Notification all the degrees awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education by UGC approved Institution stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 (BHADRA 10, 1940) [PART I—SEC. 1]

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

New Delhi, the 27th August, 2018

 No.F.6-1/2013-DL.—Whereas by the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Human Resource Development [Department of Higher Education (F.No.6-1/2013-DL)] dated 10th June, 2015 published in the Gazette of India, Part I, Section I, it had been decided that all the degrees/diplomas/certificates awarded through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government, provided they have been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

And whereas, the UGC vide its Notification dated 23rd June, 2017 has notified the University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning) Regulation, 2017 followed by the subsequent amendments dated 11th October, 2017 and 6th February, 2018 respectively.

And whereas, Section 10(1) of AICTE Act, 1987 authorises All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to take all such steps as it may think fit for ensuring co-ordinated and integrated development of technical and management education and maintenance of standards in the matter.

Now, THEREFORE, the Central Government hereby notifies that all the degrees awarded through Open and Distance Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government, provided they have been approved by the University Grants Commission and wherever necessary by All India Council for Technical Education for the programmes for which it is the regulatory authority.

MADHU RANJAN KUMAR

Joint Secretary

PCDA Circular No. 625 - One Rank One Pension to the Defence Forces Personnel: Amendment in Appendix 'X' of Circular No. 555

PCDA Circular No. 625 - One Rank One Pension to the Defence Forces Personnel: Amendment in Appendix 'X' of Circular No. 555

O/o The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension),

Draupadighat, Allahabad — 211014

Circular No 625

Dated 31.07.2019

To,

1.     The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. Of Govt, Bank Accounts, Central Office, C-7, Second Floor,  Bandre- Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai-400051
2.     CMDs, All Public Sector Banks.
3.     The Nodal Officers, IC1ICI/HDFC/AXIS/IDBI Banks
4.     All Managers, CPPCs
5.     Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal
6.     The PCDA (WC), Chandigarh
7.     The CDA (PD), Meerut
8.     The CDA, Chennai
9.     The Director of Treasuries, All States
10.     The Pay and Accounts Officer, Delhi Administration, R K Puram; and Tis Hazari, New Delhi.
11.     The Pay and Accounts Office, Govt of Maharashtra, Mumbai
12.     The Post Master, Kathua (J&K); and Camp Bell Bay.
13.     The Principal Pay and Accounts Officer, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair.

Subject:- One Rank One Pension (OROP) to the Defence Forces Personnel.

Reference:- GoI. MoD letter No. 12(1)/2014/D(Pen/Policy)-Part-II dated 3rd Feb 2016 (Circular No. 555 dated 04.02.2016).

Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) are aware that as per this office Circular No. 555 dated 04.02.2016, pension of Armed Forces Personnel was to be revised w.e.f. 01.07.2014 by the PDAs as per tables attached with the circular.

2. Term of engagement mentioned in Appendix “X” of Circular No. 555 dated 04.02.2016 for Honorary Flying Officer (HFO) of Air Force may be read as 21 to 33 years w.e.f. 30.5.1998 till date.

3. This Circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination of all concerned.

 No. Gts/Tech/0167/Vol-XX
Dated: 31.07.2019

(Yashasvi Kumar)

Dy. CDA (Pensions)

PCDA Circular Number C-200: Submission of superannuation/retiring pension claim in respect of civilian paid from defence service estimate

PCDA Circular Number C-200: Submission of superannuation/retiring pension claim in respect of civilian paid from defence service estimate

O/o The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension),

Draupadighat, Allahabad — 211014

Call Centre No(Toll Free)-1800-180-5325 (Timing-9:30 AM to 6:00 PM)

Circular No C-200

No. G1/C/MISC/ Vol-X/Tech

O/o the PCDA (P), Allahabad

Dated: 29/07/2019

To,

(All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)

Sub: - Submission of superannuation/retiring pension claim in respect of civilian paid from defence service estimate.

Ref:- This office circular no. C-182 dated 19.02.2018.


This office important circular no. C-182 dated 19.02.2018 may be treated as withdrawn. Further, pension papers shall be forwarded to this office not later than six months before the date of retirement of Government Servants in consonance with Rule 61 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.

2. In view of the above, you are also requested to issue suitable instructions (along with copy of this circular) to all the Head of Offices under your administrative control to ensure that pension papers on the subject matter henceforth are floated in accordance with instructions given in above Para.

(Yashasvi Kumar)

Dy.CDA (P)

No:G1/C/MISC/ Vol-X/Tech
Dated: 29/07/2019

Copy to:-

1. The CGDA, Ulan Batar Road Palam, Delhi Cantt-10
2. All Pr. CDA /CDA / C of F&A (Fys)/CDA (Fund)
3. All G.M. Fys.
4. All CE/Nodal CE of various Commands.
5. O I/C G1/Civil (Gp-VII) (Local)
6. “R’ Section
7. DPTI Allahabad
8. EDP Centre (Local) - for uploading on website.

sd/-

(Alok Srivastava)

AO (P)

Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964

Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964

F. No. 11013/1/2O16-Estt.A-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

(Establishment A-III Desk)

******

North Block, New Delhi - 110001

Dated: 5 August,20l9

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) ofCCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 - reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per Rule 15 (1) (c) of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall except with the previous sanction of the Government, hold an elective office, or canvass for a candidate or candidates for an elective office, in any body, whether incorporated or not.DoPT's O.M. No. 1l0l3/9/93-Estt.(A) dated 22.04.1994 had also stipulated that no Government servant should be allowed to hold elective office in any sports association/federation for a term of more than 4 years, or for one term whichever is less. Further, according to Department of Personnel & Training OM No. 11013/ ll /2007-Estt (A) dated the 13th November, 2007, the entire time of the Government servant should be available to the Government and that no activities unconnected with his or her official duties should be allowed to interfere with the efficient discharge of such duties. All Ministries were requested to ensure that the participation of the Government servants in the activities of the cooperative societies conform to the above provisions and does not interfere with the discharge of their official duties.

2. Instances have come to notice where Government servants continue to hold elective offices in various capacities for unduly long periods. In some cases,where bye-laws of these bodies place restrictions on the number of consecutive terms a person may hold an office, Government servants are reported to have either got themselves re-elected after a gap or have got a family member/ close relative elected as a surrogate in order to keep control of such bodies. In such cases, Government servants may not be bestowing adequate attention upon their official duties and, as a result, an apprehension may arise that such Government servants also develop vested interests, particularly if the body is involved in commercial activities, directly or indirectly.

3. The policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which Government servants can hold elective office in any body in their entire career has been reviewed and it has been decided that a Government servant may be allowed to hold elective office in any body, whether incorporated or not, for period of two terms or for a period of 4 ]rears. whichever is earlier, for which prior sanction would be required when a Government servant contests an election in such body, as per existing rules.

4. It is, therefore, necessary for the Competent Authority to keep in mind all the relevant factors while granting permission under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, L964. It may also be necessary that cases of such sanctions are reviewed from time to time and permissions earlier granted revoked where Government servants have been holding office in any body,whether incorporated or not, for more than four years or in cases there are charges of corruption, adverse audit paras etc. In such cases, the Government servant concerned may be directed to resign from his office in such body immediately. He will cease to discharge any function from the date such direction is conveyed to him, irrespective of the fact whether his resignation from the body is accepted or not. This action may be taken immediately in those cases where information is already available with the Ministries and Departments. In addition, all the Ministries and Departments are also requested to obtain information from their employees in the proforma attached to this Office Memorandum for reviewing the position as well as while considering the request for sanction under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, L964 in future.

5. This O.M. issues in supersession of DoPT's ll0l3/9/93-Estt.(A) dated 22.O4.1994.

6. In so far as the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Departments are concerned, this O.M. issues after consultation with Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

7. All Ministries/Departments/Offices are requested to bring the above instructions to the notice of all administrative authorities under their control.

8. Hindi version will follow.

(Satish Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
The Secretaries of All Ministries/Departments
(as per the standard list)

Copy to:

1. President's Secretariat, New Delhi.
2. Vice-President's Secretariat, New Delhi.
3. The Prime Minister's Office, New Delhi.
4. Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi.
5. Rajya Sabha Secretariat Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi.
6. The Controller and Auditor General of India, New Delhi.
7. The Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission
8. The Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi.
9. The Secretary, Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi.
10. All attached offices under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
11. National Commission for Scheduled Castes, New Delhi.
12. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, New Delhi.
13. National Commission for OBCs, New Delhi.
14. Secretary, National Council (JCM), 13, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi.
15. CVOs of all Ministries/ Departments.
16. ADG (M&C), Press Information Bureau, DoP&T
17. NIC, Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi
18.Hindi Section, DoP&T for translation in Hindi

(Satish Kumar)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India