Union Government decided to fix two year tenure for IAS, IPS
The Union Government decided to amend the rules governing IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officers to assure them at least two years in a given posting on 30 January 2014. The rules were amended following the Supreme Courts direction to check the unnecessary political interference.
The highlights of the amended rules for IAS/IPS/IFoS cadre
• Every state will now have to make appointments of cadre officers on the recommendation of a Civil Services Board constituted by it under chairmanship of the chief secretary.
The transfer of a cadre officer before the minimum specified tenure can be done only on the recommendation of the Board.
• The competent authority may reject the recommendation of the board, but the reasons thereof must be recorded.
• A cadre officer appointed to any cadre post shall hold the office for at least two years unless in the meantime, he/she is promoted, retired or sent on deputation outside the state or training exceeding two months.
• The fixed tenure may be specified by the state government in the case of cadre officer appointed to non-cadre posts.
• The Board shall examine cases of premature transfers, consider for transfer before fixed tenure based on circumstances it thinks fit, and recommend to the competent authority names of officers for premature transfer with reasons to be recorded in writing.
• The board can seek justification from the administrative department of the concerned state for premature transfers, obtain comments or views of the officer proposed to be transferred, and not recommend premature transfer unless satisfied with the reasons.
• The board shall also submit a quarterly report to the Centre giving details of officers recommended to be transferred before the minimum tenure and the reasons thereof.
Earlier in a path-breaking judgement given by the Supreme Court on 31 October 2013, the SC had directed the Centre to ensure fixed tenure for bureaucrats. The landmark judgment meant to curb political interference in civil services was delivered by the Bench of Justice KS Radhakrishnan and Pinaki Chandra Ghose. Not more than 13 States had notified IAS (cadre) rules for stability of tenure, while 11 states were yet to do so. The states of Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat and West Bengal were disinclined to notify the rules, citing reasons like legal complications, existence of a similar law and already stable tenures
Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2014
Friends... Happy News for all Postal/Sorting Assistant Aspirants. Department of Posts has amended the Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants(PA/SA) (Group C non- Gazetted), Recruitment Rules, 2011.
Earlier to be eligible for applying to the post of PA/SA:
1) General Candidates had to secure at least 60% marks in their 10+2 exam
2) Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates had to secure at least 55% marks in their 10+2 exam
3) Schedule Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) candidates had to secure at least 45% marks in their 10+2 exam
But as per the new amendment, a pass in 10+2 or 12th class will be sufficient to be eligible for applying for the post. The official extraordinary gazette in this regard has been published by Government of India on 27 January 2014.
The above amendment has also been made in respect of Postal Assistant inSavings Bank Control and Internal Check Organisations, (PA SBCO) Group C non-Gazetted posts Recruitment Rules, 2012 also.
Further new recruitment rules for Postal Assistants in Circle/Regional Offices - PA(CO/RO) have been published & will be known as Department of Posts, Circle and Regional Offices, Postal Assistant, Group ‘C’ Post Recruitment Rules, 2014. Click Here for details.
So with these amendments published we can expect PA/SA recruitment for filling the vacancies of the year 2013 & 2014 very soon. As per the Calendar of Exams published by DoP, recruitment for PA/SA is tentatively scheduled for March 2014. Whether it happens as per the schedule is a big question...we can expect another recruitment soon. Keep visiting this blog... we will be updating you the latest status!!!
Postal Assistant- Circle and Regional Offices (PA CO/RO) Group ‘C’ Post Recruitment Rules, 2014
Department of Posts has changed the Recruitment Rules for selecting Postal Assistants in Circle and Regional Offices (PA CO/RO) and has been published in the official Gazette of India dated 27 January 2014. The new recruitment rule will be called Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Department of Posts, Circle and Regional Offices, Postal Assistant, Group ‘C’ Post Recruitment Rules, 2014. It will replace the existing Department of Posts (Postal Assistant in Circle and Regional Offices) Recruitment Rules, 1996.
And the good news for Postal Assistant Aspirants is that this time the vacancies will be more in this cadre. During the last recruitment conducted by CMC limited for filling the vacancies of the year 2011 & 2012,recruitment for PA (CO/RO) were not called in any of the circles as the new recruitment rules were not cleared. So in the next recruitment vacancies have to be filled for the year 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014.Recruitment can be expected very soon as the Recruitment rules are now out. Keep visiting this blog for latest updates!!!
Click Here to see Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2014
3.8 crore households get employment under MGNREGA upto Dec, 2013
Union Ministry for Rural Development has introduced a new category of State Award for Effective Initiatives under MGNREGA. Under this category three awards will be given tomorrow on the occasion of 9th MGNREGA Divas and they are Sustainable livelihood through Convergence, Social Inclusion and the third one will be for Transparency and Accountability. The Ministry has also decided to give Certificate of Commendation to three districts and three awards for the Development and Display of Best Exhibits. A total of 47 Awards will be given away by the Minister of Rural Development Shri Jairam Ramesh. This is to be underlined that every year on MGNREGA Divas,awards are given to District, Gram Panchayat and Postal Officers for effective initiative. Ministry has compiled success stories on convergence and a book titled “Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods through Convergence of MGNREGA with other Schemes” will also be released on the occasion. This Year Ministry has also organized an exhibition showcasing some of the IEC initiatives taken by the State Governments. Since 2008, MGNREGA has provided employment to around 5 crore households of which 50 percent are SCs and STs, while 48 percent are Women. In the current financial year upto December 2013, 3.8 crore households have been provided employment and 135 crore person days have been generated.
