The proviso to article 309of the Constitution and in supersession of the Department of Lighthouse and Lightsh…

REGD. NO. D. L.-33004/99

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II —Section3—Sub-section (i)

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No, 462 ] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2002/ASV1NA 17, 1924

3146 GI/2002

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T HE G A Z E T TE OF I N D I A: E X T R A O R D I N A RY

[ P A RT I I —S E C. 3 ( i )]23 24 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PARTII—SEC.3(I)]

MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

(Shipping WlnR)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 9th October, 2002

G.S.R. 688.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, and in super- session of the Department of Lighthouse and Lightships (Group A' Gazetted Technical Posts) Recruitment Rules, 1990 except as respects tilings done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rales regulating the method of recruitment of Group A' Gazetted Technical Posts in the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships namely :—

1. Short title and commencement— (1) These rules may be allied (he Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (Group "A" Gazetted, Technical Posts) Recruitment Rules. 2002.

(2) These shall come into force on thedate of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number of posts, Classification and Scales of Pay.—The number of the said posts, their classifications and the scales of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the said Schedule.

3. Method of recruitment, aj"c limit, other qualifications, etc— The method of recruitment age limit qualifications and other matter relating to the said posts shall be as specified in columns 5 to 14 of the Schedule aforesaid.

4. Disqualifications.— No person, — (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living or (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person.

shall be eligible for appointment to any of the said posts :

Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

5. Power to relax.— Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

, 6. Saving.— Nothing in these rules shall affect relaxation of age limit, reservations and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex-scrviccmcn and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to lime in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Classification

Age limit for direct recruit Name of the post

Number of posts

Scale of. Pav (Rs.)

Whether Selection or Non-scleclion post

I8400-5(X)- Selection

Not applicable

2241X)

1. Director General

General Central Sendee, Group A' Gazetted,

Non-Ministerial.

l*(20O2) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

;r Whether age

I and educational

Period of probation, if any

Educational and othe qualification requirec for direct recruits

qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotecs

Whether benefit of added years of Service admissible under Rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruit- ment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the posts to be filled by various methods

Not applicable

Not Applicable

Promotion failing which by deputation includ- ing short term contract.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

In case of Recruitment by promotion/ deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission to be consulted in making recruitment

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an officer on deputation (1STC).

Group 'A' DepartmentalPn>motio.i Committee (for promotion); 1. Chairman/Member, tfttion Public Service Commission—Chairman 2. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of—Member Shipping

3. Additional Secretary to the Govern-

ment of India, Ministry of—Member Shipping

Promotion: Deputy Director General in the pay scale of Rs. 143OO-183OOwith three yearsregular service in the grade failing which Deputy Director General with 8 years combined regular service as Deputy Director General and Director out of which minimum two years regular service as Deputy Director General and possessing Degree in Civil/Mechanical/ Telecom/Electronics and Communication/Elec- tronics or Electrical Engineering from a recog- nised University or equivalent.

Note:—Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their jnniors, who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service,

Deputation (ISTQ

Officers under the Central/State/UT Government/Port Trusts/Public Sector Undertakings:—

(a) (I) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

Qi) with three years'service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs. 14300-18300 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications and experience as indicated below:—

Essential:

(i) Degree in Civil/Mechanical/ Telecommunication/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent.

Cii) 20 years' practical experience in supervisory positions in an engineering organisation in the field

3146GI/02-426 THE GAZE7TEOFINDIA: EXTRAORDINARY rPARTlI—SEc.3(rtl 13 14 12 of "Aid to Marine Navigation" including experience in Docks. Harbours and other structural work with submerged foundations, as applicable to Civil/Mechanical/ Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Note:

The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion • shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be, eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held Immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed 5 years the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short- term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of implications.

Selection

Not applicable

14,3

General Central service. Group A" Gazetted,

2. Deputy Director General

Non-Ministerial.

*3(2002) •"Subject (o variation dependent on workload

Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not Applicable

Promotion failing which by Deputation includ- ing Short Term Contract.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary while appointing an officer on deputation (ISTC)

Group A¹ Departmental Promotion Committee (for promotion) 1. Giaimian/Member, Union Public Service Commission—Chairman 2. Joint Secretary to the Government of India. Ministry of Shipping— Member

3. Director General of Lighthouses and

Lightships —Member

Promotion: Director in the Pay Scalcof Rs. 12,000—16.500 with five years regular service in the grade failing \vt

Note :—Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would27 12 also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed Lhcir probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors, who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Deputation (ISTC) Officers under the Central/State/UT Government/Port Trusts/Public Sector Undertakings :— (a) (I) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

(ii) with three years¹ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs. 12,000—16,500 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; and

(b) Possessing ihe educational qualifications and experience as indicated below:—

Essential:

(i) Degree in Civil/Mechanical/ Telecommunication/Electronics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent,

(ii) 15 years' practical experience in supervisory positions in an engineering organisation in the field of "Aid to Marine Navigation" including experience in Docks, Harbours and other structural work with submerged foundations, as applicable to Civil/Mechanical/ Elcclronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Note:

The departmental officers in the feeder category who arc in Ihe direct line of promotion shall noi be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, depulalionists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period oT deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding iliis appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed 4 years the maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short- tenn contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

28 THEGAZETTEOFINDIAiEXTRACMlDINARY [PARTII—SEC.30)] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selection

12000-375- 16500

General Central Service, Group A' Gazetted.

3. Director Regional-7 Civll-1 Electronics-]

Non-Ministerial

*9(2002) •Subject to variation dependent on workload

Not exceeding 50 years. Note: Relaxablefor Govern- ment servants upto 5 years in accordance with the in- structions or orders issued by the Central Government Note: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall bo the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Mcghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram. Manipur, Nagaland. Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

11 7

Age: No EQS:Yes

One year for direct recruits

Promotion failing which by deputation (1STC) failing both by direct recruitment.

Category Regional: Essential: (i) Degree in Civil/Mechanicaiy Electronics/Telecommunication/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Ten years experience in su- pervisory positions in an engi- neering organisation. Desirable: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance and opera- lion of lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation Catetjory Civil: Essential: (i) Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Ten years experience in su- pervisory positions in Docks, Harbour and other structural work with submerged founda- tions. Desirable: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance and opera-29 8 lion of lighthouses and olher aids to marine navigation. Category Electronics: Esscntiul (i) Degree in Telecommunica- lions/Elcctronics ;ind Communi- cation/Electronics Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Ten \ears experience in supen isory position in design, installation and maintenance of Radio Transmitting and receiving stations including aerial system and its installation, maintenance of Electronics equipment. Desirable: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance of radar, radio telephone and radio equip- ments Note: 1 Qualifications arc rclaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well quali- fied. Note 2: The qualification'^) regarding experience is/arc relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selec- tion the Union Public Service Commission is of (he opinion Hint sufficient number of candi- dates from these communities possessing the requisite experi- ence arc not likely to be avail- able to fill up the posts reserved for them.

Group A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for promotion) 1. Chairman/Member. Union Public

Service Commission—Chairman 2. Joint Secretary lo Ihc Government oflndia. Ministry of Shipping- Member

Consultation w i th Union Public Service Commission necessary while making direct rccniiuncnt and appoint- ing an officer on depu- lalion(ISTC)

.1 Director General of Lighthouses and

Pmmotion: Deputy Director in the Pay Scalcor Rs. 10000-15200 with five years regular service in the grade failing which Deputy Directors with ten years combined regular sen ice in ihc grades of Deputy Director and Assistant Executive Engineer (pay scale of Rs. K000-13500) out of which three years regular service as Deputy Director.

Lightships —Member

3146GI/02-530 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3 (i)] 12 Note:—Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being Considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is Jess and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors, who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service.

Deputation (ISTQ:

Officers under the Central/State/UT Government/Port Trusts/Public Sector Undertakings:—

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre/department; or

Cii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs. 10000-15200 or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; and

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under col. 8.

Note:

The department officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceeding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed four years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Selection

4. Deputy Director

10000-325- 152(X)

Regional-7 Civil-1 Electronics- -4

General Central

service. Group

'A'Gazetted,

Non-Ministerial

+12(2002) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Not exceeding 40 years. Note 1: Relaxable for Govern- ment servants upto 5 years in accordance with the in- structions or orders issued by Hie Central Government. Note 2: The crucial date for31 6 determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for reccty of applications from rmdidates in India (and not llie ^losing date prescribed fur those in Assam, Meghalaja, Arunachal 'radesk, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K .talc, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadwcep)

11 8

Age: No EQS;Yes

One year for direct recruits & promotees

Promotion failing which by deputation (1STC) failing both by direct recruitment.

Category Regional: Essential: (i) Degree in Civil/Mechanical/ El cctronics/Telecommunications/ Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Five years experience in su- pervisory positions in the field of construction, operation and maintenance including design and execution of aids to naviga- tion related project. Desirable: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance and opera- tion of lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation Category Civil: Essential: (i) Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Five years experience in a supervisory capacity in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced ce- ment concrete works. Desirable: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance and opera- tion of lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation. Category Electronics : Essential (i) Degree in Telccommunjca-n TOE GAZETTEOFINDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3 8 tion/Electronics/Electronlcs and Communication Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) five years experience in supervisory position in wireless field, including installation and maintenance of wireless transmitters receivers and automatic relay system, generation, supply and transmission of power including experience in installation of power plants. Dcsi ruble: Experience in general adminis- tration, maintenance and opera- tion of lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation Note 1: Qualifications are rclaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well quali- fied. Note 2: The qiialification(s) regarding experience is/arc relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in Uie case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Casfcs or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selec- tion the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candi- dates from these communities possessing ihe requisite experi- ence arc not likely to be avail- able lo fill up the posts reserved for them.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary

Group'A' Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion: 1. Chairman/Member. U nion Publ ic Service Commission—Chainn;ui

2. Director General of Lighthouses and

Lightships—Member

3. Deputy DircctorGcncral of Lighthouses

and Lightships—•Member.

Note :—The Senior-most Deputy Director

Promotion: Assistant Executive Engineer in the pay scale of Rs. K00O-H500 with five years regular service in the grade. Note :—The existing incwmbcnis of Assistant Engineer in the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 on the date of notification of these revised rules with eight years regular sen ice shall continue lo be eligible for promotion provided they33 12 13 General will act as Member. Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (forpromotion when no Croup 'B' officer in the zone of consideration/ and for confirmation): 1. Director General of Lighthouses and

Lightships—Chairman.

2 Deputy Director General of

Lighthouses and Lightships—Member

3. Director, Directorate General of

Lighthouses and Lightships—Member. Note:—The Senior-most Deputy Director General and the Senior-most Director of the discipline, to which the post of Deputy Director belongs will act as Member.

possess the eductional qualifications prescri- bed for direct recruits in col. 8 Note:—Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors, who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Deputation (ISTC): Officers under the Central/Slate Governments/ Union Territories/Port Trusts/Public Sector Undertakings;—

(a) CO holding analogous posts on regular

basis in the parent cadre/department; or

(ii) with five years' service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs. 8OOO-135OO or equivalent in the parent cadre/department; and

(b) Possessing (he educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under col. 8.

Note:

The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short-term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

5. Assistant Executive

Selection

8000-275- 13500

General Central

service. Group

"A1 Gazetted,

Non-Ministerial

Engineer Elcctronics-16 Civil-6 Mcchanical-2

Not exceeding 35 years. Note:—Relaxablefor Govern- ment servants upto 5 years in accordance with the in- structions or orders issued 24* (2002) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

[PARTD—SEC.3(J)] 34 TO^AZFTr^FgJDIA;ga^CTtDDStARY6 by the Central Government Note : The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Aranachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).

90% Direct Recruitment

10 One year

7 No

It) % Promotion.

Age: No Eqs.: Yes

Category Electronics: Essential: (i) Degree in Telecommunications/ Electronics Engineering/ electro- nics and Communications Engi- neering from a recognised Univer- sity or equivalent, (ii) Two years experience in supervisory capacity in the field of radio aids to navigation. Desirable: Two years experience in genera- lion, supply and transmission of power with experience in lighting small motors and wiring. Category Civil: Essential: (i) Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Two years experience in a supervisory capacity in design, maintenance and construction of structural and reinforced concrete works Desirable: Experience in general administra- tion, maintenance and operation of lighthouses and other aids to marine navigation. Category Mechanical: Essential: (i) Degree in Mechanical Engi-35 8 ncering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Two years experience in supervisory capacity in installation and maintenance of internal combustion engines, generators, motor and other electrical machinery. Desirable: Two years experience in a Mechanical workshop. Notel: Qualifications are rclaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well quali- fied. Note 2: The qualification(s) regarding ex- perience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the Union Public Service Commis- sion is of the opinion that suffi- cient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary

Group A' Departmental Promotion Committee for promotion. 1. Giairman/Member, Union Public Service Commission—Chairman 2. Director General of Lighthouses and

Lightships—Member

3. Deputy Director General of Lighthouses

and Lightships—Member.

Group kA' Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation): 1. Director General of Lighthouses and

Lightships—Chairman.

2. Deputy Director General of

Lighthouses and Lightships—Member

Promotion: Assistant Engineer in the pay scale Rs, 6500-10500 possessing degree in Engi- neering in the respective Discipline with five years regular service in the grade. Note:—Where juniors, who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they arc not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors, who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service.

[File No. LH-13012/1/2001-SL]

M. RAMACHANDRAN, Jt. Secy.

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