DOPT – Deputation of Group A officers of the Central Government to State Governments/Uts-Modification in guidelines dated 18.09.2024

DOPT – Deputation of Group A officers of the Central Government to State Governments/Uts-Modification in guidelines dated 18.09.2024

Most Immediate

No. 6/8/2023-Pers. Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) Pt. XV
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 18th September 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Governments/Uts- Modification in guidelines-regarding.
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The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the D/o Personnel & Training’s O.M No. No. 6/8/2023-Pers. Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) Pt. XV dated 15.03.2024 (copy enclosed) whereby modified guidelines regulating deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Governments/Union Territories etc. were issued.

2. Attention is drawn to the provisions contained in Para 3(xviii) of the O.M wherein it was stipulated that the designated committee referred therein shall review all cases of Group ‘A` Officers of the Central Government seeking extension of the deputation beyond 3 years, and only those cases recommended by the committee for extension of deputation beyond 3 years would be placed before the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) for consideration. It was further provided that as a one-time measure, the said committee shall also review the present cases of deputation to State Government/UTs Administration and PSUs/Autonomous bodies/Statutory bodies/Universities/Local bodies under the States/UTs administration where the remaining tenure of tlfe officers is six months or more. It was mentioned that the committee after review, shall give its recommendation for continuation of the officers till the end of the term of deputation to the ACC for consideration.

3. It was indicated in Para 3 (xix) of the O.M that the Cadre Controlling Authorities shall consider all cases of deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Government/UTs administration and PSUs/Autonomous bodies/Statutory bodies/Universities/ Local bodies under the States/UTs administration, keeping in view the guidelines contained in the O.M and submit such cases to this Department along with the approval of the Minister in-charge for consideration and approval of the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet.

4. It is, however, observed that despite reminder issued in this regard, the requisite information/ proposals are still awaited from a number of Ministries/Departments/ Organizations.

5. In view of the above, it is impressed again upon Ministries/Departments/Organizations to ensure strict compliance of the said instructions and furnish requisite details covered under para 3(xviii) and para 3(xix) of the 0.M dated 15.03.2024. It is requested details of the cases due for review in light of the above instructions may be furnished in the prescribed proforma (enclosed) by 20th September 2024 positively through e-mail m.kumar1965@gov.in and nilesh.98@gov.in. In case no such case is available, NIL report may be sent.

6. This may be given TOP PRIORITY.

(Mahesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel:23040489