The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the empanelment of Shri Arun Kumar Jha, an IES officer from the 1985 batch, to hold positions equivalent to Additional Secretary at the central government level. This signifies a key personnel decision within the government’s administrative structure, paving the way for Shri Jha to potentially take on higher responsibilities in policy...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the empanelment of Ms. Sujata Saunik, an IAS officer of the 1987 Maharashtra cadre, for holding Additional Secretary equivalent level posts at the central government level. This decision signifies a key personnel change within the higher echelons of the Indian administrative service, paving the way for Ms. Saunik to take on greater...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the empanelment of two IAS officers for holding posts at the Centre. Srivatsa Krishna, from the KN cadre, batch 1994, has been empanelled at the AS/AS Eq. level. Sanjay Sethi, from the MH cadre, batch 1992, has been empanelled at the AS Eq. level. This information was officially communicated on June 7, 2023. SOURCE PDF LINK : Click to access...
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the empanelment of several officers from the Indian Administrative Service. This includes individuals designated as Secretary / Secretary equivalent, with their names and batch/cadre details provided. Additionally, a list of officers designated as Secretary equivalent, along with their respective batch/cadre information, has been released...
Applications are being invited for the selection of Judicial Members for the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The CAT, established under the Administrative Tribunal Act 1985, adjudicates service matters for Government of India appointees and has its principal bench in New Delhi, with additional benches across 18 locations nationwide. There are currently 16 vacancies for Judicial Members...
In response to a Supreme Court directive concerning “whistleblower” protection, the Central Government has established a mechanism to handle complaints of corruption and misuse of office by public servants. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is designated to receive written disclosures, which must include supporting documents. While anonymous complaints will not be acted upon...
The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, marks a significant overhaul of anti-corruption laws in India. The amendment aims to strengthen the legal framework against corruption by expanding the definition of ‘undue advantage’ and introducing new offenses. It also mandates faster trials for corruption cases, with provisions for day-to-day proceedings and a time limit of two...
This document is the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which consolidates and amends the law relating to prevention of corruption and matters connected therewith. It defines ‘public duty’ and ‘public servant’ broadly, encompassing individuals in government service, those performing public duties, and those associated with corporations or bodies receiving government aid...
In response to a Supreme Court directive concerning “whistleblower” complaints, the Central Government has established a dedicated machinery for handling disclosures related to corruption and misuse of office. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is designated as the agency responsible for receiving these complaints. The process ensures that the identity of the complainant is kept...
This document serves as a corrigendum, amending a previous notification from January 13th, 2012. It clarifies that the recommendations made by a Selection Committee Meeting are contingent upon the final outcome of OA No. 1257/2011, which involves a case between Pronab Kumar Paul and the State of West Bengal. The corrigendum adds a specific paragraph detailing this condition, ensuring transparency...