CategoryLegislation & Law

The Central Government has issued amendments to the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities) Rules, 2014. These amendments, officially notified on July 29, 2016, extend the deadline for public servants to file their asset declarations and annual returns. Key changes include pushing the filing deadline from July 31, 2016, to December 31, 2016...

This notification announces the commencement date for the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Exercising the powers vested by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Act, the Central Government has appointed July 26, 2018, as the date from which the provisions of the said Act will come into effect. This action marks a significant step in strengthening anti-corruption measures in the...

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020, outlining the procedure for filing complaints against public servants. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, define key terms like ‘Act’ and ‘offence’ as per the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988...

This document details the new Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020, issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It outlines the procedures for filing complaints against public servants, including the required format, submission methods (electronically, by post, or in person), and necessary supporting documents. The rules also specify conditions for the rejection of complaints...