This document details the establishment of the Lokpal, an independent body to investigate allegations of corruption against public functionaries. It outlines the composition of the Lokpal, including the Chairperson and Members, their eligibility criteria, appointment process through a Selection Committee, and their terms of office. The Act also defines the powers and functions of the Lokpal, such...
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, established an independent anti-corruption ombudsman in India. This act aims to combat corruption by creating a body to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries. It outlines the structure, powers, and functions of the Lokpal at the central level and provides for the establishment of Lokayuktas in states. The act covers various...
The Lokpal (Finance and Account) Rules, 2020 have been established by the Central Government in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. These rules, which came into effect on their publication in the Official Gazette, outline the procedures for preparing accounts and budgets for the Lokpal. They specify the forms and timelines for financial reporting, including the annual...
The Lokpal (Finance and Account) Rules, 2020 have been notified by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. These rules, formulated in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, outline the procedures for preparing accounts and budgets for the Lokpal. They specify the forms and timelines for account preparation, as well as the format for the Lokpal’s...
This document announces revised rates for Special Allowances and Special Duty Allowances for officers belonging to North-East Cadres of All India Service (AIS) officers. Effective from July 1, 2017, the Special Allowance will be paid at a revised rate of 20%, and the Special Duty Allowance will be paid at a revised rate of 10%. These changes are in line with the recommendations of the Seventh...
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training has issued a notification regarding the acceptance of recommendations from the Committee on Allowances, 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This resolution states that allowances related to House Rent Allowance, Leave Travel Concession, and Child Education Allowance, as accepted by the Government...
The Lokpal (Finance and Account) Rules, 2020 have been issued by the Central Government, in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, lay down the procedures for preparing the Lokpal’s accounts and budget for each financial year. They also outline the forms for maintaining these accounts and...
This notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) lays down the Lokpal (Finance and Account) Rules, 2020. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, outline the form and time for preparing Lokpal’s accounts for each financial year, along with the budget for subsequent years. It also details the...
This document details amendments to the Indian Police Service (Fixation of Cadre Strength) Regulations, 1955, and the Indian Police Service (Pay) Rules, 2016, specifically concerning the state of Chhattisgarh. It outlines changes to the cadre strength, including the number of posts at various ranks within the Chhattisgarh Police force, and revises the pay matrix levels for these positions. The...
This document details amendments to the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Regulations, 1955, and the Indian Police Service (Pay) Rules, 2016, specifically concerning the cadre strength and pay structure for officers in the Uttarakhand state police force. The amendments revise the authorized strength of various police ranks within Uttarakhand, including Director General of Police, Inspectors General...