This office memorandum reiterates that government ministries and departments have the authority to present their cases before the Central Administrative Tribunal through duly authorized officers. This authorization is granted under Section 23(2) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985. The memorandum notes the encouraging success rate of cases presented by departmental officers. It clarifies...
Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 – Information to be provided to Personnel and Training Department
This circular highlights a procedural gap where various ministries and departments, when dealing with cases involving the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, do not always inform the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This can lead to delays in implementing court orders, as DoPT is the nodal ministry for administrative tribunals. The circular requests that all ministries and departments...
List of Organisations Brought Within the Purview of Central Administrative Tribunal
This document provides a comprehensive list of various organizations, including corporations, societies, and autonomous bodies, that fall under the purview of the Central Administrative Tribunal. The list is organized by serial number and details the name of each organization, its status (e.g., statutory body, registered society, autonomous body), and the ministry or department it is associated...
Circular: Election to Delegates/Directors of Kendriya Bhandar
This circular announces the upcoming election for Delegates of Kendriya Bhandar, scheduled for May 9th, 2012, in Constituency No 05. Eligible members are invited to submit nominations, which require a proposer, seconder, and the candidate’s signature. Nomination papers can be filed between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on working days at Room 209-A, North Block, New Delhi. The scrutiny of...
Vacancy Circular for Judicial Members in Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
The Department of Personnel and Training has issued a vacancy circular inviting applications for the positions of Judicial Members in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for the year 2024. Approximately five vacancies are anticipated. To be eligible, candidates must be at least 50 years old and meet specific qualifications, which include having served as a High Court Judge, held the post of...
Reconstitution of Central Establishment Board for 2015
The Central Establishment Board (CEB) for the year 2015 has been officially reconstituted. This board, crucial for administrative matters, comprises key individuals holding ex-officio positions, including the Secretary (Personnel) as Chairman, and the Secretary from the Department of Economic Affairs as a Member. Additionally, Secretaries from the Department of Heavy Industry and the Department...
Implementation of Online Performance Appraisal Report Recording and Digital Signatures
This document outlines the rollout of an online system for Performance Appraisal Reports (PARs) for All India Services and Group ‘A’ Central Services, building on the success of the pilot program for IAS officers. The SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) system aims to improve transparency, prevent ante-dating of reports, ensure no loss of documents...
Opening of SPARROW window for migrating PARs for 2014-15
This directive announces the reopening of the SPARROW system for a 15-day period, from January 7, 2016, to January 21, 2016, specifically for migrating Performance Assessment Reports (PARs) for the financial year 2014-15. State Governments are instructed to ensure only PARs recorded by December 31, 2015, that were not uploaded due to the previous closure of the SPARROW window are processed during...
Action Against Officers Overstaying Foreign Assignments
Government officials are reminded of strict policies regarding overstaying approved tenures on foreign assignments. Exceeding deputation periods without proper approval can lead to disciplinary action, loss of pension benefits for the overstayed period, deferral of increments, and potential initiation of proceedings for deemed resignation. Cadre Controlling Authorities are urged to ensure...
Revised Procedure for Appointment of Chief Vigilance Officers in Public Sector Enterprises
This Office Memorandum announces a revised procedure for appointing Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) within Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other organizations under central Ministries/Departments. It refers to a previous OM dated April 28, 2017, and clarifies that as proposals for CVO appointments will now be handled by the EO Division in the Department of Personnel and Training...