Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services - DoPT OM

 Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services: DoP&T O.M. No. 21011/04/2023-Estt.(A.II) Dated 28th May, 2024

No. 2101 1/04/2023-Estt.(A.II)

No. 2101 1/04/2023-Estt.(A.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated 28th May, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of timelines for recording of APARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of Central Civil Services — reg.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s OM No. 21011/1/2005-Estt.(A)(Pt.) dated 23.07.2009 and OM No. 2101 1/04/2023-Estt.(A.II) dated 15.04.2024 regarding timelines for recording of APARs and extension of timelines for submission of self-appraisal, respectively.

2. In view of engagement in ongoing Lok Sabha Election, 2024, difficulties have been reported by the officers belonging to Central Civil Services in sticking to the timelines given in the OMs referred to above.

3. Accordingly, the matter has been re-considered in this Department and it has been decided, with the approval of the competent authority, to extend the existing timelines for recording APAR for the year 2023-24, in relaxation of OM No. 21011/ 1/2005-Estt.(A)(Pt.1) dated 23.07.2009 and OM No. 2101 1/04/2023-Estt. (A.1]) dated 15.04.2024, as follows:

S.No.	Activity	Cut off dates
		Existing	Revised
(1)	Distribution of blank APAR forms to all concerned	31st March (This may be completed even a week earlier)	31st March (This may be completed even a week earlier)
(2)	Submission of  self-appraisal to — the Reporting Officer by ORU	30th April	30th June
(3)	Submission of report by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer	30th June	31st August
(4)	Report to be completed by Reviewing Officer and to be sent to Administration or CR Section / Cell or accepting authority, wherever provided	31st July	31st October
(5)	Appraisal by accepting authority, wherever provided	31st August	31st December
(6)	(a) Disclosure to the ORU where there is no Accepting Authority	1st September	1st November
	(b) Disclosure to the ORU where there is Accepting Authority	15th September	1st January
(7)	Receipt of representation, if any, on APAR	15 days from the date of receipt of communication	15 days from the date of receipt of disclosure
(8)	Forwarding of representation to the Competent Authority		15 days from the date of receipt of representation
	a. Where there is no Accepting Authority for APAR	21st September
	b: Where there is Accepting Authority for APAR	06th October
(9)	Disposal of representation by the competent authority	Within one month from the date of receipt of representation	Within one month from the date of receipt of representation
(10)	Communication of the decision of the competent authority on the representation by the APAR Cell	15th November	15 days from the date of disposal of representation
(11)	End of entire APAR process, after which the APAR will be finally taken on record	30th November	15 days from the date of communication of the decision

3. The aforesaid relaxation is just a one-time measure for the Central Civil Services Officers for the year 2023-24.

(S. P. Pant)
Director(PP.ID)
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Enhancement of Gratuity to Central Government Employees on reaching the DA 50%

 Enhancement of maximum limit of Gratuity to Central Government employees on reaching the Dearness Allowance rates to 50% Implementation of recommendations of the Seventh CPC

No. 28/03/2024-P&PW (B)/Gratuity/9559 

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 

Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003, 

Dated 30.05.2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Enhancement of maximum limit of Gratuity to Central Government employees on reaching the Dearness Allowance rates to 50% - Implementation of recommendations of the Seventh CPC-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated 04.08.2016 regarding revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc. in implementation of the Government's decision on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

2. Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1/1/2024-E-II(B) dated 12.03.2024 has issued instructions regarding enhancement of Dearness Allowance Rates from 46% to 50% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1 January 2024.

3. Accordingly, as per the Government's decisions in implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh CPC, the maximum limit of Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021, would be increased by 25% i.e. from Rs 20.00 Lakh to Rs 25.00 Lakh, with effect from 1st January 2024.

4. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this order to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Offices and attached or subordinate offices under them.

5. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide ID Note No. 1(8)/EV/2024 dated 27.05.2024

6. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, this order is issued in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

7. Formal Amendment to the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and the CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 will be notified separately.

प्रमोद

(Dr. Pramod Kumar)

Director to the Government of India

To,

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India

2. Principal Director, Office of Comptroller & Auditor General of India, New Delhi

3. Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi

4. CCA, Central Pension Accounting Office, New Delhi.

Action to be taken against those who violate these instructions

Action to be taken against those who violate these instructions – Dopt

Submission of representations directly to PM, Minister, Secretary (P) – Action taken against those who violate these instructions on 31.8.2015 – Dopt

G.I., Dept. of Per. Trg.,O.M.F.No.11013/08/2013-Estt(A-III), dated 31.08.2015

Subject: Representation from Government servant on service matters – reiteration of instructions – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to O.M. of even number dated 6th June, 2013 wherein instructions have been issued on submission of representation by Government servants about their service matters. In spite of these instructions, it has been observed that Government servants including officers/ officials of para military forces and Army personnel continue to represent directly to the Prime Minister, Minister, Secretary (P) and other higher authorities, directly.’

2. As per the existing instructions, wherever, in any matter connected with his service justifys or conditions, a Government servant wishes to press a claim or to seek redressal of a grievance, the proper course for him is to address his immediate official superior, or Head of his office, or such other authority at the appropriate level who is competent to deal with the matter in the organisation.

3. Such submission of representations directly to other authorities by- passing the prescribed channel of communication, has to be viewed seriously and appropriate disciplinary action should be taken against those who violate these instructions. This can justifyly be treated as an unbecoming conduct attracting the provisions of Rule 3 (1) (iii) of the Central Chill Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. It is clarified that this would include all forms of communication including through e-mails or public grievances portal etc.

4. Attention in this connection is also invited to the provision of Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibiting Government servants from bringing outside influence in respect of matter pertaining to his service matter. Representation by relatives of Government servant is also treated as outside influence as clarified vide MHA OM No. F. 25/21/63-Estt.(A) dated 19.09.1963

5. It is reiterated that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all Govt servants including officers/ officials of para military forces and member of armed forces and action taken against those who violate these instructions.

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