F.No. 16/4/2021-Welfare
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
(Welfare Division)

Dated 29.11.2021

CIRCULAR

Subject: Sanchay under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrti Mahotsav and Swachta Pakhvada – Collection of used clothes – regarding

The country is celebrating ” Azadi Ka Amrti Mahotsav ” and it has presented an opportunity to share our privileges with the less fortunate sections of the society. As winter has set in a drive to distribute warm wearable clothes to people in need is envisaged under the initiative – ” Sanchay ” wherein all Government employees are requested to donate clothes in good condition for distribution to the under privileged people.

2. Those desirous of donating may drop their clothes at all entry/exit points of North Block and other frequently visited places such as canteen etc.. Collection boxes are being placed at all such locations. Cooperation and whole hearted participation requested from all Government employees. This drive will run from 29.11.2021 to 3.12.2021.

(Kulbhushan Malhotra)
Under Secretary (Welfare)

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TIME BOUND
COURT MATTER
REMIDER-I

F.No.9/4/2019-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market
New Delhi, dated the 26th November, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Sections Officers Grade than their juniors O.M. No. 18/2/2007-CS.1 dated 20.05.2014- Writ Petitions filed in the matter-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 18.10.2021 and 10.11.2021 on the above subject to say that confirmation regarding filing of counter replies/taking action for getting the cases tagged with WP No.1225/2019, have been received only in respect of 10 out of 13 WPs filed in the above mentioned matter till date. Updated position is still awaited in respect of the following WPs:

2. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to furnish the status of these cases urgently and ensure to file replies in these matters at the earliest. This may please be treated as Most Immediate and the information as sought in para 4 of OM dated 18.10.2021 may be furnished to this Department immediately but not later than 01.12.2021.

(Zachariah Thomas)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-IIl
a Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated, the 16th November 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Sharing/pooling of vehicles by Central Government employees regarding.

In view of the prevailing pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) all Central Government employees posted in the Central Government offices located in NCR while attending offices, are advised to use public transport, as far as possible in the case where the employees are using their private vehicles/ Government vehicles, it is advisable that the vehicles are pooled in order to reduce the number of vehicles on roads. It is also reiterated that all employees shall continue to strictly follow the COVID-appropriate behavior and wear masks at all times and avoid non-essential travel. This advisory will be in force with immediate effect.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
1. All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India.
2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat.
3. PS to Hon’ble MoS.(PP).
4. PSOto Secretary (Personnel).

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Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board
(Registration No. 2621)

Department Of Personnel & Training
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Government of India

361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi – 110 003

No. 18/03/2018-19/CCSCSB

Dated 21.10.2021

To,
The Secretaries of All Regional Sports Boards
The Welfare Officer of all Ministries/Departments

Subject: All India Online Music and Dance Competition-2021 for wards of Central Government Civilian Employees only

1. On the occasion of 75 years of independence of india, Government of India is celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. The objective of the Mahotsav is to enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different States and union Territories by conducting activities in the field of language and culture
2. Central Civil Services Cultural & Board is organising the CCSCSB online Music & Dance competition 2021 for wards of Civilian Central Government Employees. The event shall be held online on Facebook Group – “All Ind ia Services Music Dance & Short Pla Fraternitv” from 19 – 21 November 2021. Parents of the participants are required to join the group for live participation. Parents of the wards must have their own facebook profile and necessary equipment such as Mobile/Camera and internet connection for live performance. Details of the event are as under: –

Note (i) Participant is allowed in two events only.
(ii) *If sufficient entries in Carnatic vocal are not received, Hindustani & Carnatic Vocal Category will be merged

3. The entry for the competition should be sent in the prescribed entry form latest by 10^th November, 2021 through email at ccscsbcultrual@gmail.com only. Proforma of the entry form is attached. No entry by physical mode (by hand or by post) will be accepted.
4. The Wards of the following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in competition : –
   (a) Uniform personnel in Defence Services/ Para Military Organisations/ Central Police Organisation/ Police/ RPF/ CISF/ BSF/ ITBP/ NSG etc.
   (b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/ undertaking/ Public Sector Banks even though administratively controlled by Central Ministries.
   (c) Casual /DaiIy Wages Workers.
   (d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.
   (e) A newly recruited employee who has put less than 6 months in regular establishment/ services.
5. Decision of the judges shall be final and no appeal against their decision shall be entertained.
6. All the participants shall be given digital participation certificate. Besides this Winners (1^st, 2^nd & 3_^rd) will also be given Winner’s Certificate.
7. After the last date of receipts of entry, a whatsapp group shall be created for coordination with the participants.
8. Any information regarding change in dates/ venue/ cancellation etc about the competition will be available on www.dopt.gov.in-Notification-O.M. and Orders- Sports-Misc.
9. For any further queries related to the above competition, Shri Pradeep Kumar Khanna (9871021440) Convener CCSCSB (Music, Dance & Short Play) may be contacted.
10. The circular may be given wide publicity

(Kulbhushan Malhotra)
Secretary (CCSCSB)

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board
(Department of Personnel & Training

Application form for Music & Dance Competition

Attach Photograph

1. Name of Participant
2. Date of Birth/Age
3. Age Group (as per above Letter)
4. Name and Telephone number of Parents/Guardian:
5. Email-ID & Facebook Profile ID :
6. Category in which to Participate :
   (i)
   (ii)

7. Official Address of Parents/ Guardian –

(Enclose copy of official I Card of the parent & Copy of CGHS & Aadhar Card of the Child)

8. Residential Address:

Date:

(Signature of Parents / Guardian)

Note

• (i) The competition shall begin at 10:00 AM on 19 – 21 November, 2021.
• (ii) All the parents may ensure that their wards are dressed decently.

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COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT – EMPLOYMENT OF DEPENDENTS OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS DYING WHILE INSERVICE/ RETIRED ON INVALID PENSION

F. No. 43019/9/2019 -Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 23 August 2021

Office Memorandum

Sub: Consolidated instructions on compassionate appointment – Replacement of Para 13 – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that consolidated instructions on compassionate appointment under the Central Government were issued vide this Department’s O.M. No. 14014/2/2012-Estt. (D) dated 16.1.2013. Para 13 of these consolidated instructions provides guidelines to the competent authorities in Ministries/Departments for dealing with requests/ applications seeking appointment on compassionate grounds and disposal of such requests/ applications thereof by the Ministries/Departments.

2. References have been received from different Ministries/ Departments relating to the procedure and modalities involved in processing claims of compassionate appointment. The lack of uniformity in processing such claims by different Government offices, has also come under scrutiny of the Courts including Central Administrative Tribunals. As a result, a need has been felt to bring in more objectivity and transparency as well as streamline the process in dealing with requests/ Applications seeking compassionate appointment. The Hon’ble Jabalpur Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal, in its Order dated 26.9.2019, in O.A. No. 202/00756/2017 of Deepanshu Raje v/s Union of India & Others. inter-alia, directed Secretary. Department of Personnel and Training, to issue revised guidelines, so as to bring in more transparency and probity in the system in processing the claims of Compassionate Appointment.
3. Therefore, after careful examination, the procedure, as provided in O.M. dated 16.1.2013. has been reviewed in consultation with the major stakeholder Ministries/ Departments. Accordingly. it has been decided to substitute existing Para 13 of the consolidated instructions (OM dated 16.1.2013), with revised Para 13 given in Appendix.
4. All Ministries/ Departments may circulate these revised instructions to all offices under their administrative control and also issue. wherever necessary. departmental instructions for supplementing these guidelines, for dealing with requests/applications seeking appointment on compassionate grounds.

Sd/-
(Pradeep Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel. No. 23040339

To,
All Ministries/ Department of Government of India (as per standard list)

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F. No. AB-14017/17/2018 -Estt. RR

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Date: 12th August, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Relaxation in the eligibility service – change in the crucial date i.e. 1st January – regarding

As per instructions contained in DoPT’s OM No.22011/4/ 2013-Estt.(D) dated 8.5.2017, Ministries/Departments, which were mostly following Financial Year (April – March) based vacancy year system till 2017-18 for promotion to various grades, were required to shift to Calendar Year (January to December) based vacancy year from the year 2018 onwards. Consequently, the crucial date for determining eligibility also changed from 1st April to 1st January.

2. Due to the shift in the vacancy year and consequent change in the crucial date for determining eligibility, employees, who were completing eligibility service as on 1st April of the vacancy year, were not becoming eligible for consideration for promotion in that vacancy year and that such these employees were becoming eligible for consideration for promotion for vacancies arising only next year w.e.f 1st January, subject to fulfillment of other conditions.
3. Requests have been received for the vacancy year 2019 onwards, requesting for grant of relaxation of eligibility service by upto 3 months as on the crucial date of 1st January, on the grounds of shifting of vacancy year from financial year-wise to calendar year-wise, to enable employees to be considered for promotion in that year and that this Department has been granting relaxation, on case to case basis, for the Vacancy Years 2019, 2020 and 2021.
4. With a view to enable timely holding of DPCs, where the recruitment has been shifted from financial year-wise to calendar year-wise, in the light of DoPT’s OM dated 8.5.20 17, it has been decided in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission and approval of the competent authority, to delegate powers to the Administrative Ministries and Departments (Cadre Controlling Authorities) to relax the eligibility service prescribed in the Recruitment Rules/Service Rules (RRs/SRs) for these posts/cadre, as on the crucial date viz. 1st January, 2021, for upto a maximum period of 3 months. Relaxation in eligibility service is to be accorded in such cases where the employees would have been eligible for being considered for promotion as on 1st April, 2021, but due to change in the crucial date to 1st January, 2021, they become ineligible for being considered for promotion during 2021. Similar relaxation is permitted for vacancy years 2022 and 2023, as indicated in the table below:

5. No delegation of relaxation of eligibility service so granted to Administrative Ministries/Departments shall be available for vacancy year 2024. Further, the relaxation is subject to the condition that actual promotions are effected only after completion of the eligibility service prescribed in the Recruitment Rules/Service Rules.
6. If case any RRs/SRs, prescribe a different crucial date of eligibility, other than January, the concerned Administrative Ministry/Department would have to necessarily amend the SRs/RRs and align the same with extant instructions by prescribing the crucial date as 1st January of the vacancy year.

Rajeev Bahree
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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No.A-27012/ 02 / 2017-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi.
Dated: 1st July, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarifications on Children Education Allowance (CEA) during COVID-19 epidemic Lockdown period.

This Department has been receiving several references/ queries from Central Government employees stating that in the prevailing pandemic situation, result/report cards were not sent to the parents by the School through SMS / email, and fee is also being deposited online, and the parents are having difficulty in claiming CEA.

2 . The matter has been considered and it has been decided that in relaxation of para 2(b) of this Department’s OM No.A-27012/02/2017- Estt.(AL) dated 17th July, 2018, the CEA claims may also be considered through a self-certification made from the concerned employees or through printout of e-mail/SMS of result/ report card/ fee payment, in addition to the prescribed modes of claims only for the academic years ending March, 2020
and March, 2021.

Opening of reimbursement of Children education allowance CEA claim for Central Government employees for the academic year 2020-2021

3. Cases already settled in favour of the Central Government servant need not be reopened.

Hindi version will follow.

(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To

1. Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India.
2. NIC with a request to upload the OM on the website of DoPT.

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F.No.22-6/2021-CS.I (APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi.
Dated: 25th June 2021.

Subject: Extension of timelines for submission of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Group-A, B and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadre through SPARROW portal for the year 2020-2021.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s OM of even number dated 17th May, 2021 conveying revised timelines for completion of APAR process for the year 2020-2021 in respect of Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres and the Estt. Division of DoPT’s o.M. No 21011/02/2015-Estt. (A)-part-II dated 17th June, 2021 vide which the timelines for completion of APAR process for the year 2020-21 for group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of Central Civil Services has been further extended

2. Accordingly, in the view of the prevailing covid-19 situation, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority that the timelines for distribution/online generation, recording and completion of entire APAR process for the year 2020-21, shall also be extended further in respect of all Group A, B and C officers/staff of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres as specified in the Annexure.
3. lt has further been decided that for the APAR year 2020-21, the extended timelines specified ln the Annexure shall also apply to the reporting, reviewing officers who have demitted office or retired from service on or after 29.02.2021. They shall be allowed to record their remarks till the respective extended cut-off dates.
4. Further, the decision conveyed vide Estt. Division OM dated 14.06.2021 (copy enclosed) delinking recording and completion of APAR for the year 2020-21 from the conduct of Annual Medical Examination and thereafter submission report by 31.12.2021 may also please be noted for compliance.

(Zachariah Thomas)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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No.21011/02/ 2015-Estt.(A-II)-part. II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi -110001
Dated 14th April, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of time lines for submission of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of Central Civil Services for the year 2020-21.

The time schedule for recording and completion of APAR is laid down in this Department OM No. 21011/01/ 2009-Estt. (A) (Pt.II) dated 23.07.2009.

2. In the light of the situation arising out of COVID-19, it has been decided with the approval of the competent authority that the revised target dates for distribution / online generation, recording, and completion of the entire APAR process for the year 2020-21 for Group ‘A’, ·B’ and ‘C’ officers / staff of Central Civil Services shall be as specified in the Annexure.

3. This relaxation is a one-time measure only for the APAR year 2020-2021 and is subject to the condition that no remarks shall be recorded in the APAR for the year 2020-21 after 31.12.2021. Where the reporting, reviewing, and the accepting authority fail to record their comments within the time frame, the officer reported upon may be assessed on the basis of the overall record and self-assessment for the year, if he has submitted his self-appraisal within the stipulated time.

4. It has further been decided that for the APAR year 2020-2021, the extended timelines specified in the Annexure shall also apply to the reporting, reviewing, and accepting authorities, who have demitted office or retired from service on or after 28.02.2021. They shall be allowed to record their remarks till the respective extended cut-off dates.

(Kabindra Joshi)
Director (E-II)

All Ministries/ Departments/ Cadre Controlling Authorities of the Government of India

Annexure

Time schedule for generation, recording and completion of APAR for the year 2020- 21 for Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of Central Civil Services

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Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board
(Registration No. 2621)

Department of Personnel & Training
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Government of India
No.59/02/2019-20/CCSCSB

361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi – 110 003
Dated 12.04.2021

To
Director,
Sports & Youth Affairs Department,
Khel Bhawan, Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex
Sector-3 Panchkula-1341 12

Sub: All India Civil Services Men and Women Hockey Tournament 2020-21.

The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) organizes All India Civil Services Tournaments in various discipline of sports in collaboration with States/ UTs/ RSBs. This year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all sports activities were suspended across the country. The restrictions on organizing sporting activities were lifted in the month of December 2020. Therefore, as a special case, it has been decided to organize All India Civil Services Hockey Tournament 2020-21 at Sonipat, Haryana as per details given below:-

Game/Event: Hockey Men

Dates: 27.04.2021 to 04.05.2021

Team Composition
Men – 18
Coach – 01
Manager – 01
Total – 20

Venue: Rajeev Gandhi Stadium Sector 4 Hockey Stadium, Dist.-Sonipat, Haryana

Game/Event: Hockey Women

Dates: 27.04.2021 to 04.05.2021

Team Composition
Men – 18
Coach – 01
Manager – 01
Total – 20

Venue: Rajeev Gandhi Stadium Sector 4 Hockey Stadium, Dist.-Sonipat, Haryana

2. A copy of the updated rules for All India Civil Services Tournaments indicating eligibility criteria, the composition of Team Rules of games etc has already been circulated to all concerned. The same is available on the website at dopt Welfaredivisions. Minimum 6 teams are required to organise the tournament.
3. The States/UTs and Regional Sports Boards are requested to consider sending their team for the above All India Civil Services Tournament. The entries may be sent in the prescribed Proforma (Copy Attached) directly to Ms. Sunita Khatri, Deputy Director Sports (Sonipat), Rajeev Gandhi Stadium, Sector-4 Hockey Stadium Dist.-Sonipat, Haryana with a copy to Secretary – CCSCSB on or before 25.4.2021. Please ensure that the entries are submitted within prescribed time limits.
4. Please ensure that the entries are submitted within prescribed time limits, Teams are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation.
5. The list of players along with a photocopy of their Identity Card should be authenticated by the authorized officer under his signature & the seal is mandatory.
6. All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card/ Identity Slip/ Age Proof for verification of eligibility criteria by the Organizing Committee/ Representatives of the Board at the venue of the All India Civil Services Tournament.
7. Addresses, Telephone Numbers, E-mail Addresses may be indicated by the participating
   State/UTs/RS B’s.
8. Every participating team may bring two flags representing their States/ UT/ Regional Sports
   Board with them.
9. It should be ensured that every member of the team reports at the venue and participates in the tournament as scheduled. Failure to do so shall be treated as an act of indiscipline. All the participants shall maintain strict discipline on and off the venue of the tournament. Any act of indiscipline/ misbehavior/ misconduct will attract the provision of CCS (Conduct) Rules since
   Government Employees are treated ‘ON DUTY’ during the All India Civil Services Tournament.
10. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in AICS Tournaments:-

• (a) Uniform personnel in Defence Services/ Para Military Organisaions/ Central Police Organisation/ Police/ RPF/ CISF/ BSF/ ITBP/ NSG etc.
• (b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/undertaking/Public Sector Banks eventhough administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.
• (c) Casual / Daily wages workers.
• (d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.
• (e) A newly recruited employed who has put less than 6 months in regular establishment/ service.

11. The general instructions as per SOP/Guidelines of COVlD-19 issued by Central/State Govt., are to be strictly followed by all players and supporting staff during the competition is at Annexure-II.

If it is found that the general instructions are not followed by any player/ official in the tournament he/she shall be liable to be debarred from the tournament.

12. All players and supporting staff to show and carry a copy of their COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report conducted 72 hours prior to their date of the competition. A Screening Check List for COVID19 (Annexure-III) is mandatory to be filled up daily at the venue during the entire period of the tournament.
13. All participants are requested to chalk out their journey in compliance to Covid-19 guidelines
    issued by States/UTs from time to time.
14. Any information regarding change in dates/ venue/ cancellation etc. about the AICS tournament will be available on our website i.e. www.persmin.nic.in. All the participant teams are, therefore requested to check from organizers of the tournament about any possible change before starting their journey. Welfare
15. Referees’/Umpires’ decision shall be final and binding on the competing teams.
16. Name and designation of Contact Officer :

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