This document is a circular from the Government of India’s Department of Personnel and Training, inviting applications for long-term and short-term foreign training programs during the Financial Year 2012-13 under the Domestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT) Scheme. It outlines detailed eligibility criteria, including specific service years and age limits, as well as ‘cooling...
The Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) in New Delhi is seeking applications for a faculty position as Joint Director (Financial Management) on a deputation basis. This role is open to suitable and eligible officers working within the Central Government. The selected candidate will be entitled to a ‘training allowance’ of 15% of their basic pay. Key requirements...
This official gazette publication details a corrigendum that partially modifies a previous Government of India Resolution. The key changes involve the opening paragraph and the second paragraph of the resolution. Specifically, the opening paragraph is amended to clarify the context of a question raised during the hearing of Writ Petition (C) No. 539/2003, concerning the murder of Shri Satyendra...
This notification, issued under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, delineates the specific levels of officers within various government-controlled entities. It categorizes public sector undertakings (PSUs) into Schedules A, B, C, and D, specifying officer requirements for their Boards. Additionally, it outlines the designation levels for officers in the Reserve Bank of India, NABARD...
This resolution introduces amendments to the existing policy regarding Public Interest Disclosures and protection of informers. Key changes include the substitution of “the designated agency” with “the designated agency or the designated authority” in several paragraphs. Additionally, specific clauses are either omitted or inserted to clarify the process for lodging...
This notification details significant amendments to a previous resolution concerning the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) role in grievance redressal and whistleblower protection. The changes refine the terminology, clarifying that the ‘designated agency’ can also be a ‘designated authority.’ It also removes a clause requiring the disclosure of all details and...
This official notification announces that the Central Government, in accordance with the powers granted by sub-section (4) of Section 1 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, has appointed January 16, 2014, as the date when the provisions of the said Act will come into effect. This signifies the commencement of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, which aims to establish an ombudsman institution at...
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has issued rules for the constitution, terms, and conditions of the Search Committee responsible for preparing a panel of names for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal. These rules, effective from their publication in the Official Gazette, define key terms like ‘Act’, ‘member’, ‘Search...
This document outlines the “Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2014”, which aims to address challenges in implementing Section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. This section mandates public servants to declare their assets and liabilities. The order specifies that relevant rules will be modified or amended within 180 days of the Act’s commencement...
This order addresses the practical challenges in implementing Section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which mandates public servants to declare their assets and liabilities. It provides a framework for modifying existing rules, such as the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules and All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, to align with the Act’s requirements. The order sets a timeline...