Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

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Nevertheless, after the Lockdown has been removed, if the time left to complete the assignment is less than 15 days, the processes should be completed within 15 days

F.No.11012/09/2016 – Estt.A-III
Government of India
Department of Personnel and Training
(Establishment A-III Desk)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 30th March, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject - Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972- reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 [CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965] and Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 [CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972] and the instructions issued under these Rules wherein certain time-limes have been prescribed for various activities/ events/ procedures relating to procedures under the said Rules. For instance, in the said Rules/instructions, time limits have been prescribed for the following : –

• Review of order of suspension before its expiry date [Rule 10(6) of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965]
• Submission of written statement of defence on the charge-sheet by the charged officer [Sub Rule 4 in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
• issuance of charge-sheet once a decision is taken by the Disciplinary Authority to initiate Disciplinary proceedings. [DoP&T’s O.M. No. 425/04/2012-AVD-N(A) dated 29.11.2012],
• completion of Inquiry and submission of report by the Inquiring Authority [Sub rule (24) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
• disciplinary proceedings initiated against a Pensioner shall not be in respect of an event which took place four years before such initiation.[Rule 9 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972]
• Acceptance of notice of VRS under Rule 48A of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 (The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive)

2. Consequent upon the outbreak of COVID-19, and considering the unprecedented situation of the Lockdown w.e.f. 24th March 2020, it may not be feasible to adhere to the timelines prescribed in the said Rules and to the instructions issued under the Rules. It has accordingly been decided not to count the period of the Lockdown for the purposes of adherence to the prescribed timelines, including those listed above. For example, if the due date for completing a process/ work/ event at the start of the Lockdown falls after 20 days, then the due date will get postponed by the number of Lockdown days and the same number (20) of days will be available to complete the work after the Lockdown is lifted.
3. However, after the Lockdown is lifted, if the time left to complete the task is less than 15 days, then the processes may be allowed to be completed within 15 days.

In addition, timelines may have been prescribed for receipt of applications for direct recruitment, deputation, etc. Where the last date of receipt of application for direct recruitment, deputation etc. falls within the period of the Lockdown, the last date shall be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown. Similarly, the time limits prescribed in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, for various purposes shall also be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown.

These instructions are applicable only in such cases where there is an intervening Lockdown period and it will not be applicable otherwise.

(Sujata Chaturvedi)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India

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Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID19 for all Central Government Employees

Latest DoPT Order - Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID19 for all Central Government Employees

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No. 11013/9/2014-Estt (A-III)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 19th March, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID19.

In continuation of this Department OM of even no. dated 17th March, 2020 (Copy Enclosed), the following further instructions are issued:

DoPT Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

(i) Heads of Department (HoDs) may ensure that 50 per cent of Group B and C employees are required to attend office every day, and the remaining 50 per cent staff should be instructed to work from home. All HoDs are advised to draft a weekly roster of duty for Group B and C staff and ask them to attend office on alternate weeks. While deciding the roster for 'the first week, HoDs are advised to include officials who are residing in close proximity to their office or use their own transport to travel to the offices.

(ii) Further, the working hours for all employees who attend office on a particular day should be staggered. It is suggested that three groups of employees may be formed and asked to attend office as per the following timings:-

(a) 9 AM to 5.30 PM
(b) 9.30 AM to 6 PM
(c) 10 AM to 6.30 PM

(iii) The officials who are working from home on a particular day as per the roster drawn up should be available on telephone and electronic means of communication at all times. They should attend office, if called for any exigency of work.
(iv) Similar instructions may be issued to Attached/Subordinate Offices, Autonomous/Statutory Bodies.

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(v) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) and Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) may issue similar instructions regarding Financial Institutions and Public Sector Undertakings.

(vi) These instructions shall not apply to the offices and employees engaged in essential / emergency services and those directly engaged in taking measures to control spread of COVID-19.

(vii) These orders shall be applicable with immediate effect and will remain in force till 4th April, 2020.

(Sujata Chaturvedi)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India

To

1. All the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
2. PMO / Cabinet Secretariat
3. PS to MoS (PP)
4. P50 to Secretary(Personnel)
5. Sr. Technical Director, NIC, DoPT

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DoPT 2020 - Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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F. No. 11013/9/ 2014-Estt.A. III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 16/03/2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Subject: Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) - regarding.

In order to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), some precautionary measures are required to be taken by all the employees and the Ministries / Departments. In this regard, it has been decided to issue the following advisory for the well-being of Government employees and in public interest.
All the Ministries / Departments are advised to take all necessary measures such as :-

• Install thermal scanners at the entry of Government buildings, as feasible. Mandatory placing of hand sanitizers at the entry of Government buildings. Those found having flu-like symptoms may be advised to take proper treatment / quarantine etc.
• Discourage, to the maximum extent, entry of visitors in the office complex. Routine issue of visitors/ temporary passes should be suspended with immediate effect. Only those visitors whom have proper permission of the officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly screened.
• Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing. To minimize or reschedule meetings involving large number of people unless necessary.
• Avoid non-essential official travel.
• Undertake essential correspondence on official email and avoid sending files and documents to other offices, to the extent possible.
• Facilitate delivery and receipt of dak at the entry point itself of the office building, as far as practicable.
• Close all gyms/recreation centres/ creches located in Government buildings.
• Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces.
• Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the washrooms.
• All officials may be advised to take care of their own health and look out for respiratory symptoms/fever and, if feeling unwell, should leave the workplace immediately after informing their reporting officers. They should observe home-quarantine as per the guidelines issued by MoH&FW, Government of India available at the following URL: Draft Guidelines for home quarantine
• (xi) The leave sanctioning authorities are advised to sanction leave whenever any request is made for self-quarantine as a precautionary measure.
• (xii) Advise all employees who are at higher risk i.e. older employees, pregnant employees and employees who have
• underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. The Ministries / Departments may take care not to expose such employees to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public.

An indicative list of Do's and Don'ts is also annexed for wide dissemination.

End: As above

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

ANNEXURE

Do's

• To maintain personal hygiene and physical distancing.
• To practice frequent hand washing. Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand rub. Wash hands even if they are visibly clean.
• To cover your nose and mouth with handkerchief / tissue while sneezing and coughing.
• To throw used tissues into closed bins immediately after use.
• To maintain a safe distance from persons during interaction, especially with those having flu-like symptoms.
• To sneeze in the inner side of your elbow and not to cough into the palms of your hands.
• To take their temperature regularly and check for respiratory symptoms.
To see a doctor if you feel unwell (fever, difficulty in breathing and coughing). While visiting doctor, wear a mask/ cloth to cover your mouth and nose.
• For any fever/ flu-like signs/ symptoms, please call State helpline number. or the 24x7 helpline number of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare at 011-23978046.

Don'ts

• Shake hands.
• Have a close contact with anyone, if you're experiencing cough and fever.
• Touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Sneeze or cough into palms of your hands.
• Spit in Public.
• Travel unnecessarily, particularly to any affected region.
• Participate in large gatherings, including sitting in groups at canteens.
• Visit gyms, clubs and crowded places etc.
• Spread rumours or panic.

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Proposal for appointment to the post of Chairman, NIOS - DoPT 2020

Proposal for appointment to the post of Chairman, NIOS - DoPT 2020

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Applications for the Post of Chairman, National Institute of Open School (NIOS) having the 7th CPC pay scale of Rs.144,220-2,18,000 (Level-14) (pre-revised pay scale Rs. 37,400 - 67,000 with grade pay of Rs.10,000) for tenure of 05 years or attaining age of 60 years, whoever is earlier.

F.No.21/07/ 2019-CS-I(P)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
(C.S.I Division)

2nd Floor, ‘A’ wing,
LokNayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 11 March, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Proposal for appointment to the post of Chairman, National Institute of Open School (NIOS) - reg

The undersigned is directed to circulate the Office Memorandum No.15-56/2019-Sch-3 dated 2nd March, 2020 (along-with enclosures) received from Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of School Education and Library who have invited applications for the Post of Chairman, National Institute of Open School (NIOS) having the 7th CPC pay scale of Rs.144,220-2,18,000 (Level-14) (pre-revised pay scale Rs. 37,400 - 67,000 with grade pay of Rs.10,000) for tenure of 05 years or attaining age of 60 years, whoever is earlier.

2. It may be noted that cadre clearance from C.S.I Division will be required in case of Under Secretary and above level officers of CSS applying for deputation

3. In case of any further clarification, applicants are requested to contact the concerned Ministries / Departments.

(Sanjay Kumar Das Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To,
All Ministries / Departments (through DOPT’s website)
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Eligibility

• The post is to be filled up by transfer on deputation (including short term contract) for a period of five years or age of superannuation whichever is earlier.
• Officers from the Central or State Governments, Universities, Central Educational Institutions, Central Autonomous Bodies. Recognised Research Institutions or Public Sector Undertakings.
• Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre or department or with 3 years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the Pay Scale of Rs. 1,23.100 – 2.15,900 (Level 13) (Pre-Revised Pay Band IV in Scale of pay of Rs. 37400-67000 + Grade Pay of Rs. 8700) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department, and
• Possessing the following Educational qualifications and experience

Essential

• Post Graduate degree
• Fifteen years experience in the field of educational administration having the Deputy Secretary pay scale of Rs. 78,800 -2,09,200 (Level 12) (Pre-revised Pay Band of Rs. 15600 to 39, 100 (PB-III) with Grade Pay of Rs. 7,600/- of the Government of India or equivalent above)

Desirable

• Seven years experience in the field of education, educational administration, policy planning, academic work concerning school education including planning, implementation and research in an institution of open and distance learning.

Note. 1 - Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years or till the date of superannuation (60 Years) whichever is earlier.

Note.2 - The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation including short term contract shall not be exceeding 58 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications.

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DoPT - Proposal to amend Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct)Rules, 1968 by inserting a new-sub Rule 4

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By Speed Post/ FAX/ Email
Urgent

F.No.11017/02/2019-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 03 March, 2020

To,
The Chief Secretaries of all the States / UTs

Subject: Proposal to amend Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct)Rules, 1968 by inserting a new-sub Rule 4 - reg.

Sir / Madam;

I am directed to refer to the subject noted and to state that presently there are no provisions under AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 with regard to receipt / retention of gifts from foreign dignitaries by members of AIS being a member of Indian delegation or otherwise. Therefore, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority to insert a new sub-rule (4) under Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968.

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2. Accordingly, a draft of the proposed amendments in AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 is enclosed herewith with request to furnish your comments / views on the same latest by 31 st March, 2020 positively. Soft copy of the comments / views may also be sent by email at so-ais3@nic.in. If no reply is received within the stipulated time, it will be presumed that State Government has no objection to the proposed amendments.

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Encl: as stated.

Yours faithfully,
(Jyotsna Gupta)
Under Secretary (Services)

Proposal to amend AIS (Conduct) Rules 1968

Existing Rules	Proposed amendment
11. Gifts. 11(1) A member of the service may accept gifts from his near relatives or from his personal friends having no official dealings with them, on occasions such as wedding, anniversaries, funerals and religious functions when the making of gifts is in conformity with the prevailing religious and social practice, but he shall make a report to the Government if the value of such gift exceeds RS.25, 000/-. Explanation– For the purposes of this rule “gift” includes free transport, free boarding, free lodging or any other service or pecuniary advantage when provided by a person other than a near relative or personal friend having no official dealings with the member of the Service but does not include a casual meal, casual lift or other social hospitality.
11(2) Save as otherwise provided in sub-rule (1), no member of the service shall accept any gift without the sanction of the Government if the value of gift exceeds Rs.5,000/-
11(3) Member of the Service shall avoid accepting lavish hospitality or. frequent hospitality from persons having official dealings with them or from industrial or commercial firms or other or organisations.
	After sub-rule (3) of Rule 11 of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968, the following sub-rule (4) shall be inserted:- 11(4):- Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), (2) and (3), a member of Service, being a member of the Indian delegation or otherwise, may 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.

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Exemption to employees to mark biometric attendance in Aadhar Based Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS)

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F.No.C-13014/1/2020-Vig.

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 06/03/2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Exemption to employees to mark biometric attendance in Aadhar Based Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) – reg.

Though only a small number of novel coronovirus (COVID-19) cases are reported in our country but keeping in view the nature of virus, it is a must to take all possible preventive measures to stop spread of virus.

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It is learnt that most common method of transmission of virus seems to be through infected surfaces. Therefore, it is desirable to avoid touching surfaces, which might be infected due to human touch.

In view of the above, all the Ministries / Departments are requested to exempt their employees to mark biometric attendance in Aadhar Based Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) till 31st March, 2020. However, all the employees are required to mark their attendance in Attendance register, (as done prior to launch of biometric system), during this period.

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2020

(Ajay Kumar Singh)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Ph: 23094579

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Lokpal Complaint Rules, 2020 - section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Central Government hereby makes the following rules - DoPT

Lokpal Complaint Rules, 2020 - section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules - DoPT

Lokpal (Complaint ) Rules, 2020

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MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Department of Personnel and Training

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 2nd March, 2020

G.S.R.148(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-

1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Definition. - In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires -

(a) “Act” means the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014);
(b) “offence” means an offence punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988);
(c) words and expressions used and not defined in these rules, but defined under the Act shall have the same meaning as respectively assigned to them under the Act.

3. Form and manner of complaint. - (1) For the purposes of clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Act, a complaint shall be filed in the form appended to these rules as Annexure.
(2) A complaint shall be filed in any of the following manner, namely: -

• electronically, in the manner, as laid down by the Lokpal; or
• by post; or
• in person:

Provided that where the complaint is filed electronically, the hard copy thereof shall be required to be submitted to the Lokpal within a period of fifteen days from the date of filing:
Provided further that the Lokpal shall not keep the said complaint, received electronically, as pending, if the same is complete in all respects.
(3) A complaint shall contain the details of allegations about commission of an offence committed by the public servant:
Provided that no complaint shall be filed against the public servant under the Army Act, 1950(45 of 1950) or the the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957) or the Air Force Act, 1950 (46 of 1950) or the Coast Guard Act, 1978 (30 of 1978), as the case may be.
(4) A complaint may ordinarily be made in English:
Provided that the Lokpal may also entertain a complaint in any of the languages referred to in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.
(5) The following shall be required to be annexed with the complaint, namely: –

• copy of the identity proof as specified in the form of complaint;
• registration or incorporation certificate of the organisation, on whose behalf the complaint is being made, if it is a board, body, corporation, company, limited liability partnership, authority, society, association of persons or trust; (c) copy of authorization certificate in favour of the signatory if the complaint is being made on behalf of the board, body, corporation, company, limited liability partnership, authority, society, association of persons or trusts;
• an Affidavit in the form as specified in the Part D of the Annexure; and
• duly signed detailed statement making out the allegation.

(6) The complaint filed against a public servant referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act, shall be decided by the full bench referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 14, in the first instance, at the admission stage
(7) The complaint filed against a public servant referred to in clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act shall be decided by the bench as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 20 of the Act, in the first instance, at the admission stage.
(8) The Lokpal may seek such other information or affidavit relating to a complaint, as it deems fit.

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4. Handling form(s) of complaint. - The Lokpal may process a complaint in the following manner, namely:-
(a) protect the identity of the complainant or the public servant complained against till the conclusion of the inquiry or investigation:
Provided that the protection, shall not be applicable, in cases where the complainant himself has revealed his identity to any other office or authority while making a complaint to the Lokpal;
(b) protect the integrity of the process of inquiry or investigation;
(c) dispose of the complaints, in limine, under the following conditions, namely:-

• where the contents of the complaint are illegible;
• where the contents of the complaint are vague or ambiguous;
• where the contents of the complaint are trivial or frivolous;
• where the complaint does not contain allegation against a public servant;
• where the complaint is not filed within the period of limitation under section 53 of the Act; and
• where the cause of the complaint is pending before any other Court or Tribunal or Authority.

(d) the Lokpal shall dispose of the complaints satisfying the conditions as contained in clause (c) above within a period of thirty days.

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