The Central Government has issued new recruitment rules for the post of Court Master in the Lokpal, framed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, outline the number of posts, classification, and pay matrix, as well as the method of recruitment, age limits, and necessary qualifications. Notably, individuals married to...
This document details “The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988,” an act designed to consolidate and amend the law related to preventing corruption. It outlines the appointment of special judges, defines various offenses related to bribery and undue advantage, and specifies penalties. The act also covers the investigation process, including powers to inspect bankers’ books and the...
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...
This notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions details amendments to the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. The key changes, effective from January 1, 1996, stipulate that the pension calculated will not exceed fifteen thousand rupees per month. Furthermore, the minimum pension in any case will not be less than fifty percent of the...
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 outlines the establishment of a mechanism to receive and investigate complaints and disclosures from whistleblowers regarding corruption or abuse of power within government entities. The Central Vigilance Commission is authorized as the designated agency to handle these complaints. The process emphasizes protecting the identity of the complainant, conducting thorough investigations...
This document, published in the extraordinary Gazette of India, presents a corrigendum to Government of India’s Resolution No. 89. It modifies the opening paragraph and the second paragraph of the original resolution. The changes clarify the wording related to a writ petition concerning the murder of Shri Satyendra Dubey and the machinery for handling ‘whistle-blower’ complaints...
This document, a corrigendum published in The Gazette of India, addresses modifications to a prior government resolution. Specifically, it clarifies the wording in the opening paragraph concerning a Writ Petition related to the murder of Shri Satyendra Dubey and the mechanism for addressing whistleblower complaints. Additionally, it corrects a spelling error in the English text, changing...
These rules, effective from March 14, 2007, supersede the previous Confidential Rolls Rules and outline the comprehensive framework for performance appraisal of All India Service officers. The rules define key terms like ‘accepting authority’, ‘benchmark score’, and ‘reporting authority’. They detail the process of maintaining performance appraisal dossiers...
The document introduces the All India Service (Confidential Report) Rules, 2007, which outline the framework for evaluating the performance of All India Service officers. It details the process of preparing, reviewing, and finalizing the Confidential Report (CR), emphasizing its role in career development and training. The rules specify timelines for various stages of the CR process, including...