The Central Civil Services (Conduct) Amendment Rules, 2019 have been issued, bringing specific changes to Rule 13 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. These amendments, which came into effect upon their publication in the Official Gazette, introduce revised financial limits for gifts that Government servants can accept. Specifically, Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ post...
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued a notification amending the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. These amendments, effective from their publication in the Gazette, update the financial limits for government servants in Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts to accept gifts up to five thousand rupees, and for Group ‘C’ posts up to...
This notification details amendments to the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, with these changes coming into effect from their publication date. The definition of ‘ex-serviceman’ has been broadened to include individuals who served in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force and were retired, relieved, or discharged under various circumstances...
This document details amendments to the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Services and Posts) Rules, 1979. Key changes include a revised definition of ‘ex-serviceman’ to encompass individuals who have served in various capacities and were released under different circumstances, including medical grounds or due to establishment reduction. It also clarifies provisions for...
This document outlines the rules and fees associated with obtaining information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It details the application fee for requesting information, which is ₹10, payable in cash, demand draft, or banker’s cheque. Furthermore, it specifies the charges for providing information, including ₹2 per page for A-4 or A-3 size copies, actual cost for larger paper...
This notification details amendments made to the Second Schedule of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Specifically, it replaces entry S.No. 15 with “Sashtra Seema Bal” and adds new entries from S.No. 19 to 22, including the Special Protection Group, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Border Road Development Board, and Financial Intelligence Unit, India. These changes are...
The Central Government has established the Central Information Commission in accordance with Section 12 of the Right to Information Act, 2005. This commission is formed to exercise the powers and perform the functions assigned under the Act. The commission will consist of a Chief Information Commissioner and several Information Commissioners. Members will serve for a term of five years or until...
This notification announces an amendment to the Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Effective from its publication in the Official Gazette, the amendment modifies Rule 4. Specifically, it introduces a new clause stating that there will be no fee for the first hour of inspecting records. However, a fee of five rupees will be charged for each subsequent hour, or any part...
The Central Government has issued the Central Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005, outlining the process for appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005. These rules detail the required contents of an appeal, including the names and addresses of parties involved, the specifics of the order being appealed, the grounds for the appeal, and verification by the appellant...
The Central Government has issued amendments to the Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. These amendments, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, allow for the inclusion of “Indian Postal Order” as a payment method alongside “banker’s cheque” in rules 3, 4, and 5. This modification aims to streamline the process for...