CategoryCabinet Decisions

Government Order: Formation of Committee for Uttar Pradesh Reorganization

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This government order announces the discontinuation of a previously constituted committee and the formation of a new one to address issues related to the reorganization of Uttar Pradesh. The new committee, chaired by a Joint Secretary to the Government of India, will focus on the final allocation of State Government employees between the successor states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It will...

Extension of Term for Chairman of State Advisory Committee, Uttar Pradesh

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This order announces the extension of Shri S. A. T. Rizvi’s term as Chairman of the State Advisory Committee for Uttar Pradesh. This extension, effective from January 1, 2010, to March 31, 2010, is granted for a period of three months. The role involves assisting the Central Government with the allocation of employees from the former State of Uttar Pradesh, excluding those in All India...

Extension of Term for Chairman of State Advisory Committee, Uttar Pradesh

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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, has extended the term of Shri S. A. T. Rizvi, IAS(Retd.), as the Chairman of the State Advisory Committee for Uttar Pradesh. This extension, effective from April 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010, is for a period of three months and will be under the same terms and conditions as his previous appointment. The committee’s...

Circular: Filling Up Registrar Post at Central Information Commission

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This circular announces the vacancy for the post of Registrar at the Central Information Commission, New Delhi. Applications are being sought from eligible officers who have served as Registrar for at least three years in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 18400-22,400 within judicial or quasi-judicial organizations. The deputation period for the selected candidate will be three years. The...

Foreign and Domestic Travel of DOPT Officers

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This document details the foreign and domestic travel undertaken by officers of the Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) between October 1st and December 31st, 2012. The information includes the officer’s name and designation, place of visit, purpose of the visit, period of travel, number of people included in the delegation, and the total cost of the visit. For foreign travel...

Proposal to Amend the Right to Information Act to Exclude Political Parties

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This document proposes an amendment to the Right to Information Act, 2005, to explicitly exclude political parties from the definition of ‘public authority’. This proposal stems from a Central Information Commission decision that declared several political parties as public authorities, potentially impacting their internal functioning and creating opportunities for malicious RTI...

Vacancy Announcement for Chief Information Commissioner

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The Government of India, through the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, has announced a vacancy for the post of Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission. The selection process will be based on the qualifications and eligibility criteria outlined in the Right to Information Act, 2005. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge and experience in...

Call for Applications: Information Commissioners for Central Information Commission

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The Government of India, through the Department of Personnel and Training, is seeking to appoint up to eight Information Commissioners for the Central Information Commission. Prospective candidates must be individuals of eminence in public life with extensive experience in fields such as law, science, technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media, or administration and governance...

Search Committee for Information Commissioners Appointment

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A Search Committee has been constituted to shortlist candidates for the positions of Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission. The committee’s composition is detailed, referencing Advertisement No.4/1/2024-IR II dated 14.08.2024. The committee includes the Cabinet Secretary as Chairman, along with the Secretary (Personnel), Secretary (I&B), and Secretary (DPIIT)...

Extension of Deadline for Chief Information Commissioner Applications

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This document announces an extension for the application deadline for the position of Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission. Originally advertised on May 21, 2025, with a deadline of June 20, 2025, the new deadline for receiving applications has been extended to June 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM. All other terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria remain unchanged. The...