The Central Government has extended the deadline for public servants to file their property returns and asset declarations. Initially set for 180 days from the commencement of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, this period has been extended to 270 days. This extension is necessary to allow for the complete harmonization of existing rules with the provisions of the Act and to finalize amendments...
All India Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2014
The Central Government, exercising powers under the All India Services Act, 1951, has issued the All India Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2014. These rules, which came into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette, introduce significant amendments to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. Key additions to rule 3 emphasize the expected conduct of every member of the...
Amendment to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968
This notification introduces amendments to the All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, through the All India Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2014. The amendments, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, outline specific standards of conduct for members of the All India Services. These include maintaining high ethical standards, integrity, and impartiality; upholding...
Amendments to Search Committee Rules for Lokpal Appointments
The government has issued amendments to the Search Committee Rules concerning the appointment of the Lokpal and its members. These changes, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, aim to refine the selection process. Key alterations include specifying the composition of the Selection Committee to ensure it comprises at least seven individuals with significant expertise in...
Amendments to the Search Committee (Procedure for Selection of Names for Appointment of Chairperson and Members of Lokpal and Constitution, Terms and Conditions of Appointment of Members) Rules, 2014
This document introduces significant amendments to the Search Committee Rules, 2014, which govern the selection process for the Lokpal chairperson and members. Key changes include modifications to the composition and functioning of the Search Committee, the process of shortlisting candidates, and the timeframe for submitting recommendations. The amendments aim to streamline the selection...
Extension of Time for Filing Asset Declarations by Public Servants under Lokpal Act
This order extends the deadline for public servants to file their asset and liability declarations. Initially set to 180 days from January 16, 2014, the deadline was first extended to 270 days. Now, due to the complexities in harmonizing existing rules with the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, and concerns regarding the simplification of declaration forms and the security of public servants and...
Extension of Time Period for Public Servants to Declare Assets and Liabilities under Lokpal Act
This notification details an extension for public servants to file their asset and liability declarations under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The initial timeline for bringing existing rules into conformity with the Act has been extended multiple times. Concerns regarding the security of public servants and their families due to public disclosure of assets led to the formation of a...
Amendment to Public Servants Asset and Liability Declaration Rules Extended
This notification announces an amendment to the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014. The key change is an extension of the deadline for public servants to furnish their asset and liability declarations. The original deadline of September 15, 2014, has been extended to December...
Amendment to Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities) Rules, 2014
The government has amended the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014. This amendment extends the deadline for public servants to submit their asset and liability declarations. Previously, the deadline was September 15, 2014, but it has now been moved to December 31, 2014. This...
Government Notification: Name Change Approval for Dr. K.S. Palanisamy
This official notification, published in the Gazette of India, announces the approval for Dr. K.S. Palanisamy, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Tamil Nadu, to change his name. Effective from the date of this notification, Dr. K.S. Palanisamy will officially be known as Dr. K.S. Palanisamy (Palanisamy) for all government purposes. This change is made in accordance with a...