This document details the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling cases under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, following its amendment in 2018. It outlines the process for seeking prior approval before conducting any inquiry or investigation into offenses allegedly committed by public servants. The SOPs cover aspects like verifying information, determining the...
Annual Report 2005-2006: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
This report details the activities and achievements of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions during the 2005-2006 fiscal year. It covers a wide range of initiatives including personnel management, training programs for civil servants, cadre management, administrative reforms, public grievance redressal, and the use of information technology. Key areas highlighted include the...
Rama Pandey vs Union of India & Ors. – Maternity Leave for Commissioning Mother via Surrogacy
This case concerns the eligibility of a commissioning mother, who attains parenthood through surrogacy, for maternity leave under the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules. The court examined whether the existing rules, designed for biological mothers, could be extended to encompass commissioning mothers, considering advancements in reproductive technologies and the best interests of the child...
Bank of Baroda Amalgamation – Dispute Regarding Bonus Eligibility
This document details a legal dispute concerning the eligibility of employees of Hind Bank Limited, after its amalgamation with the Bank of Baroda, for Diamond Jubilee Bonus. The core issue revolves around whether the service period with Hind Bank should be considered when calculating bonus eligibility, with the Bank of Baroda initially only considering service after the amalgamation. The...
Empanelment of Sonal V. Misra, IPS for Joint Secretary Position
An information note details the empanelment of Ms. Sonal V. Misra, an IPS officer (TN:2000), for the position of Joint Secretary or an equivalent post at the central government level. This is a first review of her empanelment. The document includes a disclaimer stating that its contents cannot be used for any legal claim. SOURCE PDF LINK : Click to access sonalmishraskSdK.pdf Click to view full...
Appointment of Manoj Shashidhar and Sampat Meena as Special Directors in CBI
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Shri Manoj Shashidhar and Ms. Sampat Meena as Special Directors in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Both appointments are effective from the date of assumption of charge until their respective superannuation dates. The posts are being restored from their current grade of Additional Director. This order is...
Directory of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices in India
This document is a directory listing the locations and contact details of non-statutory departmental canteens and tiffin rooms situated within Central Government Offices across India. It provides a comprehensive list categorized by location, including addresses, telephone numbers, and the administrative ministry or department associated with each canteen. The directory is intended for reference...
Election of Central Government Employees Residents Welfare Association – Nullification of Election
This document details the decision to nullify the election of the Central Government Employees Residents Welfare Association (CGERWA) for Sector-5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, held on February 11, 2024. The decision follows complaints regarding irregularities during the election process and examination of evidence revealing fraudulent manipulation of nomination forms, specifically targeting the...
Court Matter Regarding Writ Petition No.2735/2013 – Request for Information
This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions concerns a writ petition filed in the High Court of Delhi. It requests Ministries/Departments/Organizations to urgently serve notice to respondents and submit requisite information, as repeatedly requested, before the next hearing on May 26, 2014. The High Court has taken a serious view of the delays in serving notice and...
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 2735/2013: Sauranshu Sinha & Others vs. Union of India & Others – High Court of Delhi
This document pertains to Writ Petition (Civil) No. 2735/2013 filed in the High Court of Delhi. Following a court order on November 17, 2016, an amended memo of parties has been forwarded to the Department of Personnel & Training. The petitioner provided a letter on February 16, 2017, containing the amended party details. The document also mentions that the next hearing date for this case is...