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Carry Forward of Leave for Non-Statutory Canteen Employees

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This Office Memorandum clarifies the procedure for carrying forward leave for employees of non-statutory departmental canteens who were declared Central Government employees on October 1, 1991. Prior to this date, their leave was governed by the Departmental Canteen Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1980. The memorandum states that leave accrued before October 1, 1991, can...

Regarding Upgradation of Departmental Canteens/Tiffin Rooms

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This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Training, dated June 9, 1999, addresses the upgradation of existing and opening of new departmental canteens and tiffin rooms. It clarifies the process for requesting upgrades or new facilities, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of factors like staff strength, existing facilities, and financial implications. The memo...

Eligibility of Canteen Employees for Departmental Examinations – Clarification

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This office memorandum clarifies the eligibility of canteen employees working in non-statutory canteens and tiffin rooms within Central Government offices to appear for Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations. It reaffirms their eligibility for direct recruitment posts and age concessions, but clarifies that Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ canteen employees are not eligible for...

Medical Checkup of Canteen Employees – Clarification

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This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions clarifies the procedure for medical checkups of canteen employees. It references previous guidelines on hygiene and sanitation in departmental canteens and seeks to address recent requests for clarification. The memorandum advises departments to direct canteen employees who are CGHS beneficiaries to the relevant CGHS...

Concerted Efforts to Increase Women’s Representation in Central Government Jobs

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This office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions addresses the need to improve facilities in departmental canteens to better support women employees in Central Government jobs. Following a meeting on June 25, 2009, all Ministries and Departments are requested to upgrade canteen facilities, including considering food courts and better amenities, to alleviate challenges...

Staff Strength in Canteens/Tiffin Rooms in Central Government Offices

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This Office Memorandum from the Department of Personnel & Training addresses the need for updated information regarding staff strength in non-statutory departmental canteens and tiffin rooms across Central Government offices in Delhi and outside. It clarifies that canteen employees were declared Government Employees in 1991, but no updated data has been received since. All Ministries and...

Quality Control in Departmental Canteens of Central Government Offices

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This office memorandum addresses the quality of food served in canteens within Central Government offices. It emphasizes that canteens were established as a welfare measure to provide hygienic and tasty refreshments to employees. The memorandum notes reports of substandard food quality in departmental canteens compared to private alternatives and directs Canteen Management Committees and...

Maintenance of Hygiene in Departmental Canteens

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This Office Memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions addresses the maintenance of hygiene in departmental canteens functioning from Central Government Offices. It reiterates the need for periodical inspections to ensure food quality, sanitary conditions, and the personal hygiene of canteen employees. The memorandum references previous guidelines from the DOPT’s Green...

Revision of Classification of Posts in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens

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This Office Memorandum details the revised classification of posts within Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices. It references a previous O.M. (No. 11012/7/2008-Estt.(A) dated 17.4.2009) which established revised norms for post categorization. The memorandum then lists specific posts – Safaiwala, Wash Boy, Bearer, Tea/Coffee Maker, Asstt. Halwai-cum-Cook...

Managing Committee for Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens

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This office memorandum details the revised provisions for the constitution and functioning of Managing Committees for non-statutory departmental canteens in Central Government Offices. The revisions stem from changes in canteen employee status and funding provisions. The document outlines the committee’s composition – including a Chairman, Members representing both management and staff, and...