The Department of Personnel and Training has issued an office memorandum addressing the non-compliance of using the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) by government employees despite being registered. The memorandum highlights that while biometric attendance was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has since resumed, yet many organizations haven’t reinstated its use...
Guidelines on Acceptance of Awards by Government Servants
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training clarifies guidelines regarding the acceptance of awards by government servants from private bodies and institutes. It reiterates existing rules outlined in the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, emphasizing that prior approval from the competent authority is required for accepting awards. The memorandum highlights that awards should not...
Instructions Regarding Implementation of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training reiterates instructions for strict implementation of the Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) across all Government Ministries, Departments, and Organizations. It emphasizes regular monitoring of attendance, prompt registration of employees on AEBAS, accessible arrangements for Divyaang employees, and sensitization...
Implementation of Actions under Stage-IV of GRAP in Delhi-NCR
The Government of India’s Department of Personnel & Training issued an office memorandum on November 21st, 2024, advising Ministries/Departments/Organizations in Delhi/NCR to implement measures to combat severe+ air pollution levels. These measures, part of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), include staggered working hours (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM) and...
Annual Immovable Property Return (IPR) Compliance and Vigilance Clearance
This communication from the Department of Personnel & Training reminds all Central Civil Services/Posts members of the requirement to file their Annual Immovable Property Return (IPR) by January 31st of the following year. It emphasizes that failure to comply can lead to disciplinary action and denial of vigilance clearance for important career events like empanelment, deputation, and...
Extension of Time Limit for 7th CPC Anomalies
This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training announces an extension of the time limits for receiving and disposing of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) anomalies. The deadline for receiving anomalies is extended from February 15, 2017, to May 15, 2017. Similarly, the deadline for disposing of anomalies is extended from August 15, 2017, to November 15, 2017. This...
Holiday on 14th April, 1990 – 99th Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
This office memorandum announces the declaration of Saturday, April 14th, 1990, as a closed holiday for all Central Government offices, including industrial establishments, in observance of the 99th birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The decision was made following numerous requests and applies to all Ministries, Departments, and attached offices. The memorandum directs all Ministries/Departments to...
Holiday on 14th April, 1994 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
This office memorandum announces that Thursday, April 14th, 1994, will be observed as a closed holiday for all Central Government offices, including industrial establishments, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The decision is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. All ministries and departments are instructed to disseminate this...
Declaration of 14th April, 1999 as a Holiday
This office memorandum announces the declaration of April 14th, 1999, as a closed holiday for all Central Government offices, including industrial establishments, in observance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The decision is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. All ministries and departments are instructed to disseminate this information to...
Holiday on 14th April, 2000 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
This office memorandum announces that Friday, April 14th, 2000, will be observed as a closed holiday for all Central Government Offices, including industrial establishments, in recognition of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday. The decision is made under the authority of Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. All ministries and departments are instructed to disseminate this...