The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, has issued a notification amending the All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement-Benefits) Rules, 1958. This amendment allows for the extension of service for a Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir under exceptional circumstances. Such extensions can be for a period beyond six months, but the total...
The Central Government, in consultation with the Jammu and Kashmir Government, has amended the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1958. This amendment allows for an extension of service beyond six months for members holding the position of Chief Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir state. This extension is granted with the prior approval of the Central Government, provided...
This document details amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, aimed at strengthening anti-corruption measures. Key changes include broadening the definition of “undue advantage” and “prescribed,” introducing new offenses related to bribery and influencing public servants, and specifying penalties for individuals and commercial organizations. It also...
This notification announces the commencement date for the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. The Central Government, exercising its powers under the Act, has appointed July 26, 2018, as the date on which the provisions of the said Act will come into force. This signifies a crucial step in the implementation of anti-corruption measures in India. The notification is issued by the...
This notification announces the President’s acceptance of the resignation of Shri Om Prakash Choudhary, an IAS officer from the Chhattisgarh cadre, effective from the date of the notification’s issuance. The period between August 14, 2018, and the notification date will be considered ‘dies-non’. The document is addressed to the Manager, Government of India Press, and...
This notification announces the acceptance of the resignation of Dr. Pingale Vijay Maruti, an IAS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre (TN: 2004). The resignation is effective from the date of this notification. The document is issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. It also details the distribution list...
This notification announces that in accordance with the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Sharad Kumar, Vigilance Commissioner, has been authorized by the President to function as the Central Vigilance Commissioner. This appointment is effective from June 10, 2019, and will continue until the formal appointment of the new Central Vigilance Commissioner, filling the vacancy left by K.V...
The Central Government has issued the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020, outlining the procedures for filing complaints against public servants under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. These rules detail the form and manner of complaint submission, including options for electronic filing, postal submission, and in-person delivery. They specify the required documentation, such as identity proof and...
This official gazette notification introduces “The Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020”, outlining the procedures and requirements for filing complaints under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It details the prescribed format for complaints, acceptable modes of submission (electronic, post, or in person), and the necessary supporting documents, including identity proof and...
The Lokpal (Finance and Account) Rules, 2020 have been issued by the Central Government, in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, lay down the procedures for preparing the Lokpal’s accounts and budget for each financial year. They also outline the forms for maintaining these accounts and...