A critical administrative decision has been made to bolster the operational capacity of a key international arbitration body. The government has swiftly acted to address staffing needs at the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC), initially by temporarily allocating senior positions and later solidifying these efforts with additional permanent postings. This strategic move includes the deployment of specific officers to crucial roles, ensuring that vital functions are supported. Furthermore, existing temporary arrangements for senior staff have been extended, providing continuity for an additional six months. These actions have not only resolved immediate staffing challenges but have also led to a significant revision in the overall sanctioned strength of various grades within the Department of Legal Affairs, reflecting a comprehensive approach to human resource management. This concerted effort means that all current staffing requirements have been met, precluding the need for further administrative processes for post creation or encadrement.
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F.No.21/10/2019-CS.I(P)(pt.) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi, Dated the $4^{\text {th }}$ June, 2021
ORDER
Reference is invited to Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA) ID Note No. A60011(5)/4/2016-Admn.-III(LA)Part(3) dated 9.7.2019 and subsequent reminders seeking comments/views of this Department on the subject of creation of posts-Deputy Secretary-1, Under Secretary-2, Section Officer-3 and Assistant Section Officer-6 for setting up New Delhi International Arbitration centre(NDIAC) and to the recent DO No.60011/6/2021/NDIAC dated 22.3.2021 from Joint Secretary and Legal Adviser, DOLA with a request to urgently post the requisite officials.
2. The policy matter regarding creation and encadrement of posts in CSS in general, has been under examination. However, in view of the urgent requirement expressed by DOLA;vide this Department’s Order of even number dated 10.2.2021, one post each of Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary level was allocated to DoLA temporarily for a period of six months till 31.07.2021 and Shri Parijat Diwan, Deputy Secretary and Shri Milind Majumdar, Under Secretary were posted against these posts. Since there were no Section Officer level posts available for allocation at that point of time, one Section Officer viz., Shri Kamlesh Kumar Meena was posted against the existing vacancies of SO of DOLA for further posting to NDIAC vide the said order.
3. The matter has been subsequently examined, and it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to further allocate one post of US and two posts of SOs, keeping in view the urgency and importance of the requirement. Presently there is no post of Assistant Section Officer available.
4. Accordingly, the following officers are hereby posted in DoLA for setting up NDIAC:
| S.No. | Name of the officer | Designation | Remarks |
| :– | :– | :– | :– |
| 1. | Sh. Kuldeep Mendiratta
CSL No.8090 | Under
Secretary | Under posting since 30.4.2021 |
| 2. | Sh. Niranjan Nayak | Section Officer
(SO LDCE
2015) | Under posting since 5.5.21 |1. Shri Kamlesh Kumar Meena, SO posted earlier,vide order dated 10.2.2021 against the existing vacancy of DOLA for further posting to NDIAC, may be adjusted against one of the 2 SO posts being allocated vide this order.
2. It has also been decided to extend the duration of temporary diversion of posts in DS and US grades as mentioned at para 2 above for further 6 months beyond 31.7.2021 i.e up to 31.01.2022.
3. With the allocation of the above posts to DoLA, the revised sanctioned strength in various grades of CSS is as hereunder:
| Grades | Present Sanctioned Strength |
Revised Sanctioned Strength |
|---|---|---|
| DS/Director | 3 | 4 |
| Under Secretary | 6 | 8 |
| Section Officer | 29 | 31 |
| ASO | 68 | 68 |
| Total | $\mathbf{1 0 6}$ | $\mathbf{1 1 1}$ |
- It is also informed that with this allocation of posts, the requirement of DoLA has been addressed and there is no further requirement for creation and subsequent encadrement of posts with reference to CSS.
To (through DoPT website)-
- Dir./DS (Admin.), D/o Legal Affairs, New Delhi.
- Officers concerned.
- CS.I(U) \& CS.I(S) Sections.