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

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No. 1] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 10, 1922 Separate Paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

General Statutory Rules (Including Order, Bye.-laws etc. of a general character) issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Central Authorities (other than the Administrations of Union Territories) 3489GI/2000

(1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16 1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 3 4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(Office of the Registrar General of India)

New Delhi, the 12th December, 2000

G.S.R. l.-^ln exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the (Office of the Registrar General, India [Research Officer (Drawing)}-Recruitment Rules, 198{£) except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rulus regulating the method af recruitment to the post of Research Officer (Drawing)} in the Office of the Registrar General, India, us well as the offices of the Directors of Census Operations in the States and the Union Territories, namely .—

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Office of the Registrar General, India and the Offices of the Directors of Census Operations in States and Union Territories [Research Officer (Drawing)] Recruitment Rules, 2000.

(2), They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number of posts, classification and .scale of pay.—Thenumberof saidposts, its classification and the scale of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit education qualifications etc.—The method of recruitmental, age limit, educational qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the Schedule aforesaid.

4. Disqualification.—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 the said post.:

5. Power to relax,—Where the Central Government is of 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 categories of persons.

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

SCHEDULE

Classi- fication

Name of post

Scale of pay (Rs.)

Number of post

Whether selection by merit or selec- tion cum-seniority or non-selection post

5 1

Rs, 8000- 275-13500

Selection- cum- seiiioriiy Research Officer (Drawing)

01* (2000) ""Subject to variation de pendent on workload.

General Central ;- Service Group 'A' Gaze- tted-Non Mini- sterial.

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the caseofpromotecs

9 Age : No Essential Qualifications: Nc but must possess Bachelor's Degree with Geography from a re- cognised University or equivalent.

Essential: (i) Master's Degree in Geography from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Three years experience in Drawing of Maps/Charts/Cartographic work/ Commercial. Note 1 : Qualifications arc relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public service Commission in case of candidates otherwise well qulaified. Note 2 : The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in

Age limit for directs recruits

Whether benefit of added years of ser- ; vice admissible un- der rule 30 of the Central Civil Servi- ce (Pension) Rales, 1972

7 Not exceedings 35 years. No Note : Relaxablc for Gov- ernment servants upto five years in accordance with the

instructions or orders

issued by Ihc Central Government. Note 2 : 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, Me- ghalaya, Arunanchal Pra- desh, Mizorm, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Laliaul and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba Dis- trict of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Isl- lands or Lakshadwcep).

Penodof probation if any.

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.

One year for direct By Promotion failing i recruits and promo- which by deputation lees, failing both by

direct recruitment.

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the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. If at any stage of selection the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them. Desirable : Three years Diploma in Fine Art or Commercial Art from a recognised University/Institute or equivalent.

In case of recruitment by Promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made.

Promotion:

Map Analyst with two years regular service in the grade.

Note : Where Junior 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 or two years whichever is less, and have successfully completed theirprobation period forpromo- tion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/eligibility service. Deputation:

Officers under the Central Government: (a) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis ; of

(ii) With two years regular service in posts in the scale of Rs. 7500-12000 or equivalent; or (iii) With five years regular service in posts in the scale of Rs. 6500-10500 or equivalent; and (b) Possessing the educational qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under colum 8. (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 consider- ation for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same of some other organisation/department of the Central Govern- ment shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 5fi years as on the closing date of receipt of applications).

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

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

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary on each occasion.

Group " A* Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion): 1. Chairman/Member, Union Public Service Commission—Chairman 2. Registrar General and Ex-office Census Commissioner

of India —Member 3. Joint Secretary (Administration), Ministry of Home Affairs —Member

Group w A' Departmental Promotion Commisttee (for considering confimation)

1 Registrar General, India —Chairman 2. Joint Secretary (Administration), Ministry of Home Affairs —Member

[F. No. A-12032/9/99-Ad.lIJ \J. K. BANTHIA, Registrar General of India7 8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l 9

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2000

G. S. R. 2.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Union Public Service Commission (Estate Supervisor) Recruitment Rules, 1989, except as respects things done or ommitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Estate Supervisor in the Office of Union Public Service Commission, namely :—

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Union Public Service Commission Estate Supervisor Recruitment Rules, 2000.

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

2. Number of Posts, classification and scale of Pay.—The number of posts, its classification and the scale of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the Schedule annexed to these Rules.

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

' IX¹) (,1:2(11)0 —210 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 4. Disqualification.—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 the said post's :

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 marriagfe 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, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect of any class or category of persons.

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

SCHEDULE

Scale of pay

Classification

Name of post

No. of posts

4 Estate Supervisor

Rs.5500-175- 9000

General Central Service, Group'B' non-gazetted, non-ministerial

2* (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on work load.

Educational and other quali- fications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Not applicable

Age limit for direct recruits

Whether selection- by merit or selection cum- seniority or non- selection post

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Ser- vices (Pension) Rules, 1972

Not applicable

Not

Not applicable

applicable

Period of probation, if any

Method of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by deputation/absorption and percentage of posts to be filled by various methods 10

Prom otion/Deputation.

Two years for promotees and Armed Forces re-employed personnel.

In case of recruitment Dy promotion/ deputation/transfer, grades from which pro motion/deputation/transfer to be made

Promotion/deputation (including short term contract) : 1. Officers of the Central Government or State Government or union territory or university or recognised research insti- tutes or public sector undertaking/auto- nomous, statutory or semi-government organisations- fa) (i) holding analogous posts on a re- gular basis; or (ii) with three years regular service in a post in the scale of Rs. 5000-8000 or equivalent; or (iii) with six years regular service in a post in the scale of pay of Rs. 4500-7000 or equivalent; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience.—

(i) Matriculation from a recognised . board or university

(ii) Diploma in sanitary or public hygiene or diploma in civil or electrical engineering from a recognied institution or equivalent; and

(iii) three years experience in the up-kcep and maintenance of office buildings.

II. The Departmental Caretakers (in the scale of pay of Rs. 4500-7000) with six years regular service shall also be considered along with outsiders and in. case any of them is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to be filled by promotion.

For Armed Forces Personnel : The Armed Forces Personnel of the rank of Junior Commissioned Officer or equivalent, who are due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and possessing qualifications and experience prescribed for depulationists shall also be considered. If selected, such officers shall be given deputation terms up to the date on which they arc due for release from the Armed If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment 13

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission necessary.

Group B' Departmental Promotion Committee for considering confir- mation of Armed Forces personnel re-employed) (i). Secretary Union Public Service Commission - Chairman (ii). Additional Secretary, Union Public Service Commission—Member (iii) Joint Secretary (Examination)/ Joint Secretary (Recruitment), Union Public Service Commission—Member12 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l 14 13 12 Forces. Thereafter, they may be continued on re-employment terms. In case such eligible officers have retired or have been transferred to reserve before the actual selection to the post is made, their appointment will be on re- employment basis (re-employment upto the age of superannuation with reference to civil posts).

(The departmental officers 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).

Note 1. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organisation/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years.

Note 2. flic maximum age limit for appointment on deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

[F. No. 39021/9/89-Estt. (B)]

Smt. PRATIBHA MOHAN, Director (JCA)13 H THE GAZETTE OF INDIA .JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART n—SEC 3(i)J 15

New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2000

G.S.R. 3.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in super- session of the Union Public Service Commission (Caretaker) Recruitment Rules, 1993, except as respects tilings done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Caretaker in the Office of Union Public Service Commission, namely :—

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Union Public Service Commission (Caretaker) Recruitment Rules, 2000.

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

2. Application.—These rules shall apply to the post specified in column 1 of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay.—The number of post, its classification and the scale of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.

4. Method of recruitment, age limit, educational qualifications etc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) to the aforesaid Schedule.

5. Disqualification.—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 the said post:

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 tills rule.

6. Power to relax.—Where the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rales with respect to any class or categories of persons.

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

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SCHEDULE

Scale of Whether selection Name of post

Classi- fication

Number of posts

pay post or

Whether benefit of Age limit for direct recruits.

added years of ser-

non-selection

post 1

5 2

Caretaker

Rs. 4500-

vice admissible

under rule 30 of the

Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972

7 6

Not applicable

2* (2000) General

•Subject to Central 125-7000 variation Service,

dependent Group

on workload , 'C

Non-

Gazetted 1

Non- Minis- terial

Kducutionul and olher qualifications required for direct recruits.

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

9 8

No (1) Miitriculaiion from a recognised Uoard/l Iniversity or equivalent; (2) Diploma/Certificate in Sanitary or

25 years. No (Relaxable for Government servants upto the age of 40 years in the case of general candidates and upto 45 years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes in accordance with the instructions or order issued by the Central Government from time to time) Note:—The crucial date for determinin the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates except for the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicbar Islands or Lakshadweep).

Period of probation if any

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the posts to be filled by various methods 10

Two years for direct recruits

Promotion/Deputation, failing which by direct recruitment.

17 9 10 11 8

Public Hygiene or Diploma/certificate in Electrical/Civil Engineering/Sanitary Engineering; and

(3) two years' experience in case of Diploma holders and five years' in case of Certificate holders in maintenance

of office buildings. Note 1 : Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Central Government in in case of candidates otherwise well qualified.

Note 2 : The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Central Government in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes. If at any stage of selection the Central Government is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

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

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists what is its composition

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

1. Deputation :

Not applicable Officers of the Central Government or State Government: (a) (i) holding analogous posts on ii regular basis ; or

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) :

(i) Additional Secretary

(ii) With five years regular service in the pay scale of Rs.4000-6000 or equivalent; or

(Administration, General and Services)—Chairman

(ii) Joint Secretary (Adminstration)

—Member

(iii) With thirteen years regular service in posts in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 or equivalent; and (iii) Deputy Secretary (General)

-Member

(b) Possessing the educational qualifications and experience proscribed for direct recruits under column 8.

II. Promotion :

The Departmental Assistant Caretaker having thirteen years service in the grade on regular basis shall also be considered along with outsiders. In case the departmental candidate is selected to the post it will be deemed to have been filled by promotion.

Unl> (;]/2nou — (18 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6.20G1/PAUSA 16.1922 [PART II—SEC. 3ft)l 12 Note : The departmental Officers in the feeder

category who- are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appoint- ment on deputation. Similarly, deputalionists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promo- tion. (Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appoint- ment in the same or other organisations shall not ordinarily exceed three years.) (The maximum age limit for appoint- ment by deputation shall not be exceed- ing 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.)

. [F. No. 39O21/6/99-Estt. (B)] Smt. PRATIBHA MOHAN, Director (JCA)19 20 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA': JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2000

G. S. R. 4.—In exercise ot'lhe powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the Presi- dent hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Lineman in the Office of Union Publlic Service Commission namely ;—

1.(1) These rules may be called the Union Public Service Commission (Lineman) Recruitment Rules, 2000.

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

2. Number of post, classification and scale of pay.—The number of post, its classification and the scale of pay attached there to shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these Rules.

3. Method of recruitment, Age limit and qualifications "tc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the Schedule.

4. Disqualification.—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 the said post -

Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such persons 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 opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, 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 reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Ex-Serviceman and other special categories of persons in accordance with the Orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Classification Scale of pay

No. of posts

Name of the post

Age limit for direct recruits

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible

Whether selection by merit or selection or selection-cum- seniority or non- selection post

Not applicable

Not

Not applicable

applicable

Line Man

Rs. 2750-70- 3800-75- 4400

General Central Service, Group 'C Non-gazetted, Non-ministerial

1* (2000) ""Subject to variation dependent on work load.

M8')-221 Educational and other quali- fications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the caseofpromotees 8

Not applicable

Not applicable In case ot recruitment by promotion/ deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made

Period of probation, if any

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

Deputation/Absorption Not applicable

It a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its position

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

Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission not necessary.

Deputation/Absorption:— Not applicable Persons holding Group ' D' posts on regular basis in the office of UPSC having working experience of maintenance of EPABX/ EPAX repair of push button

telephone instruments, cabling work attached with EPABX/EPAX and other related works. Failing above: Persons of the Central Government:

(i) holding analogous posts on a re-

gular basis; or

(ii) with 2 years regular service

in the posts in the scale of pay of Rs. 2650-4000 or equivalent; or

(iii) with 4 years regular service in posts in the scale of Rs. 2610-3540 or equivalent; and

(iv) possessing working experience in maintenance of EPABX/EPAX, repair of push botton instruments, cabling wotk connected with EPABX/EPAX and other related works.

[F. No. 39021/29/99-Estt. (B)] Smt. Pratibha Mohan, Director (JCA)22 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA . JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBUCDISTRIBUTION

(Department of Consumer Affairs)

New Delhi, the 13th December, 2000 G S R. 5—In continuation of Office Order No. A-22011/12/98-Estt. dated 8-10-99 and 30-6-20U0, the approval of the Competent Authority is hereby accorded to the extension of ad hoc promotion of Dr. A.K. Gupta, Assistant Director for further period of six months w.e.f. 18-10-2000 or till regular incumbent joins, whichever is earlier on the existing terms and conditions.

This issues with the approval of DOP& T vide their U.O. No. 3942/2000-Estt. (D) dated 22-11-2000.

[No. A-32014/1/99-Estt.]

S.K. Nayak, Under Secy.

23 24 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16.1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l 25

; IN') i il 2 ( 1 ( 1" I26 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 27 28 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC, 3(i)] 29 30 THEGA2ETTEOFINDIA:JANUARY6,2001/PAUSA16,J922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 31 32 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

New Delhi, the 12th December, 2000

G.S.R. 6.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to Group 'C and 'D' posts of Canteen Staff in the Ministry of Rural Development, namely :—

1. Short title and commencement— (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Rural Development Group 'C and LD' posts of Canteen Staff Recruitment Rules, 2000.

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

2. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay.—The number of the said posts, their classification and the scale of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these Rules.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications etc.—The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.—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 the said post:

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

SCHEDULE

Scale of

Whether benefit of Age limit for direct Classi-

Name of post

Number of post

added years of ser- recruits fication pay (Rs.)

vice admissible un-

Whether selection by merit or selec- tion cum-seniorily or non-selection der rule 1(1 of Central

Civil Sen ices (Pension)

Rules, 1972

•\

7 One *(2000)

Not applicaablc 1 Manager

General Rs. 320 0- Selection by

•Subject to Central X5-4WH ) merit

Grade-Ill

variation de- Service

pending on Group 'C

category of Non-Gazetted

Non-Ministerial

non-statutory

Non-Technical

canteen33

Period of

probation,

if any

Educational and

other qualifications

required for direct

recruits

Whether age and

educational quali-

fications prescribed

for direct recruits

will apply in the

caseofpromotees

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

Nil.

Not applicable

Promotion, failing which by

deputation.

If a Departmental Promotion

Committee exists, what is its

composition

In case of recruitment by Promotion/

deputation/absorption grades from

which promotton/deputation/absorption

to be made

Circumstances in which

Union Public Service Commission

is to be consulted in making

recruitment

(1) Promotion:

Not applicable

Clerk with 4 years' regular service in the

grade.

Deputation :

Officers of the Central Government

(i) holding analogous posts on regular

basis; or

Departmental Promotion Committee

consisting of:

1. Director (Administration/Deputy

Secretary (Administration)—Chairm

2. Deputy Secretary of the concerned

Division—MernDer

3. Under Secretary with the admi-

nistration of Group 'C

posts in the other Ministry/

Department—Member

4. Under Secretary (Administration)

—Member

(ii) Clerk with four years' regular service

in the grade of Rs. 3050—4590/-

Note :

(i) The 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 exceeding

three years,

(ii) The maximum age limit for deputation

is 56 years as on the closing date of

receipt of applications.

3 4 2. Clerk

Non-selection

General Rs. 3050-

Central 75-3950-

Service 80-4590

Group 'C

Non-Gazetted

Non-Ministerial

Non-Technical

One *(2000) *Subjectto variation de- pending on Category of non- statutory canteen

(1) Between 18 and 2? years. (Relaxablr upto 40 years {npui 45 \ears in respect of Scheduled r^ic'S^hedulc-d 1 ribes ami iiplo 41 vcars for Other Backward Classes Government si.-rv.ints in accordance \vith i\\c instructions and order issued In tht Central Government),

Note :1—The crucial date lor determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of34 . THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PARI II—SF.C. 3(i)l 7 applications from candidates in India except those in Assam, Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh, Mizorm, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Divi- sion of Jam in u and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep for whom the closing date shall be determined by the recruiting agency. (2) relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and certain other catgegories as notified by the Central Government from time to time. (3) Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

10 Two years for direct recruits only

50% by direct recruitment. 50% by promotion, failing which by deputation.

Age—No.

Education Qualification

—Yes

Matriculation or equivalent with one year experience in discharging clerical functions in a Canteen. Note : (!) Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission/ Competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. (2) the qualifications regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission/Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possessing requisite experjencre are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them. *

(1) Promotion:

Not applicable

Deppartmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Director (Administration/Deputy Secretary (Administration)—Chairman

Coffee/Tea Maker and Bearers with at least six years' regular vr^- i• c in the grade and possessing Matriculation or equivalent qualification.

35 12 13 14

Deputation :

2. Deputy Secretary of the concerned

Officials of the Central Government

Division—Member

3. Under Secretary with the admi-

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

nistration of Group 'C posts in any other Ministry/ Department—Member

4. Under Secretary (Administration)—Men iber

(ii) Coffee/Tea Maker and Bearers with at least six years¹ regular service in the grade and possessing Matriculation or equivalent qualification. Note :—

(i) The 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 exceeding three years.

(ii) The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

3. Halwai

Non-selection No

Rs. 3200-

85-4900

One *(2000) •Subject to variation de- pending on category of non-statutory canteen General Central Service Group 'C Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial Non-Technical (1) Between 18 and 25 years. Relaxable upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and upto 43 years for Other Backward Classes Government servants in accordance with the instructions and orders issued bythe Central Government). Note: (1) The crucial date for determining the Age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India except those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep for whom the closing date shall be determined by the recruiting agency. (2) Relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and certain other categories as notified by the ↩

36 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 TPART 11—SEC. 3f i )1 7

Central Government from time to time. (3) Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

No.

Deputations, failing which by direct recruitment.

Two years for direct recruits only.

(a) 8th Standard Pass or equivalent (b) Two years' experience in preparation of Indian dishes/sweets/snacks. Note : (1) Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission/Competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. (2) the qualifications regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Staff Selection Commission/Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possessing requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Not applicable

Departmental- Promotion Committee consisting of ; 1. Director (Administration) Deputy Secretary (Administration)—Chairman 2. Deputy Secretary of the concerned Division—Member 3. Under Secretary dealing with the administration of Group "C posts in any other Ministry/Department

—Member

4. Under Secretary (Administration)

—Member

Deputation : Officials of the Central Government (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) Assistant Halwai or Cooks with at least five years' regular service in the grade. Note: (i) The period of deputation including the 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 exceeding three years, (ii) The maximum age limit for deputa- tion is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

37 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 No Non-selection

4. Coffee/ Tea Maker

Rs. 2610-

60-3150-

65-354^

One *(2000) •Subject to variation depending on category of non statutory canteen

Genera] Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial Non-Technical

Between 18 and 25 years. Relaxable upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and upto 43 years for Other Backward Classes Government servants in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Central Government). Note: (1) The crucial date for determining the Age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India except those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunanchal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep for whom the closing date shall be determined by the recruiting agency. (2) relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and certain other categories as notified by the Central Government from time to time. (3) Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

11 8

No.

Promotion, failing which by deputation, failing both by direct recruitment.

Two years for direct recruits only.

(a) 8th Standard Pass or equivalent (b) should be competent to make Tea/ Coffee. Note : (1) Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. (2) the qualifications regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possesing requisite experiencre are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

38 THF. ~iAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 12 13 14 Promotion:

Not applicable

Departmental Promotion Committee 1 consisting of: 1. Section Officer (Establishment)—Chairman

2. Section Officer (General)—Member

3. Section Officer dealing with the administration of Group 'D' posts in any other Ministry/Department—Member

Wash Boy with at least one.year's regular service in the grade. Deputation : Officials of the Central Government (i) holding analogous posts on a regular basis; or (ii) Wash Boy/Safaiwala with at least one year's regular service in the grade. Note :— (i) The period of deputation including the 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 exceeding three years, (ii) The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Non-selection

i No

5. Bearer

Rs. 2610- 60-3150- 65-3540

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial Non-Technical

One *(2000) •Subject to variation de- pending on category of non-statutory canteen

Between 18 and 25 years. (Relaxable upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and upto 43 years for Other Backward Classes Government servants in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Central Government). Note :1—The crucial date for determining the Age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India except those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunanchal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep for whom the closing date shall be determined by the recruiting agency. (2) Relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and certain other categories as notified by the Central Government from time to time. (3) Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

39 9 11 10 8 No.

Two years for direct recruits only.

Promotion, failing which by deputation, failing both by direct recruitment. 8th Standard Pass or equivalent with six months experience in the respective field. Note : (1) Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. (2) The qualifications regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possesing requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Not applicable

Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Section Officer (Establishment)

—Chairman

2. Section Officer (General)

—Member

3. Section Officer dealing with the administration of Group 'D' posts in any other Ministry/Department

—Member

Promotion: Wash Boy with at least one year's regular service in the grade. Deputation : Officials of the Central Government (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or (ii) Wash Boy/Safaiwala with at least one year's regular service in the grade. Note : (i) The period of deputation including the 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 exceeding three years, (ii) The maximum age limit for deputation is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

Not applicable

6. Wash Boy

Rs. 2550- 55-2660- 60-3200

One *(2000) *Subjectto variation de- pending on category of non-statutory canteen

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazetted Non-Ministerial Non-Technical

Between 18 and 25 years. Relaxable upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and upto 43 years for Other Backward Classes Government servants in accordance with the instructions and order issued by the Central Government). Note :\-—The crucial date for determining the Age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of40 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 7 applications from candidates in India except those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunanchal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep for whom the closing date shall be determined by the recruiting agency. (2) Relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and certain other categories as notified by the Central Government from time to time. (3) Relaxable cumulatively with any other age relaxation for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes.

Two years

Direct recruitment

9 Not applicable

Desirable—Primary Standard Note : (1) Qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent authority in case of candidates otherwise well qualified. (2) The qualifications regarding experience is/are relaxable at the discretion of the Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates belonging to these communities possesing requisite experience are not likely to be available to Till up the vacancies reserved for them.

Not applicable Not applicable.

Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Section Officer (Establishment)

—Chairman

2. Section Officer (General)

—Member

3. Section Officer dealing with the

administration of Group 'D' posts in any other Ministry/Department •—Member

[No. A-12018/5/99-Estt. 1]

A.K. SONI, Under Secy.

i'ii • i i i c42 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 43

(Department of land Resources)

New Delhi, the 26 December.^OOO

G.S.R. 7.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the Presi- dent hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Scientist (Technology Extension) in the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources), namely :—

1. Short title and commencement—(1) These rules may be called the Department of Land Resources Scien- tist (Technology Extension), Recruitment Rules, 2000.

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

2. Number of posts, its classification and scale of pay.—The number of said post, its classification and the scale of pay attached there to shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit qualifications etc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifica- tions and other matters relating to the said Post shall be as specified in columns (5) to (14) of the Schedule aforesaid.

4. Disqualification.—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 the said post:

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 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 reservations, and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, other Backward Classes and other categories of persons in accor- dance with the Orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Classification Scale of pay

Name of post

Number of posts.

3 One (I)*

Scientist (Technology Extension)

General Central Service Group'A' Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) *(2000) subject to variation dependent on workload Whether bebefit of added years of service admissible

Educational and other qualification required for direct recruits.

Age limit for directs recruits Whether selection by merit or selec- tion cum-seniority or non-selection post

6 4

Not applicaable Not applicaable

Rs. 16400- 450-20000.

Period of probation if any.

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

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

Deputation including Short- term contract44 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA': JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l 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 is to be consulted in making recruitment.

DEPUTATION : (Including Short Term Contract)

Consultation with UPSC necessary Officers under the Central Government/State Not applicable Governments/ Universities/ Government Research Institutions/ Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous or Statutory Organisations :

(a) (i) Holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) With Two years' regular service in posts in

the scale of Rs. 14300-18300 or equivalent; or

(iii) With Six years' regular service in posts in

the scale of Rs. 12000-18000 or equivalent; or

(iv) With Seven years" regular service in posts in

the scale ofRs. 12000-16500 or equivalent; and

(b) Possessing the following educational qualifica-

tions and experience :

(i) Ph.D. in Agriculture/Soil Science/Agricultural Chemistry/Horticulture/Botany or a recognised University or equivalent

Master's degree in Civil/Agricultural Engineer- ing of a recognised University or equivalent (ii) 12 years' experience in the field of land use

planning/land development/land resources conservation

(Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in same or some other Organisation/ Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed five years. The maximum age limit for appoint- ment by Deputation (including short term contract) shall he not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of the receipt of applications."

[F. No. A-12018/2/94-Admn.]

P.S. RANA, Jt. Secy.(Admn.)45 46 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l

MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES

New Delhi, the 5th December, 2000

G.S.R. 8.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules to amend the Central Ground Water Board Assistant Mechanic Recruitment Rules, 1976, namely :—

1.(1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board Assistant Mechanic Recruitment (Amend- ment) Rules, 2000.

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board Assistant Mechanic Recruitment Rules, 1976, for the Schedule, the following Schedule shall be substituted namely :—

SCHEDULE

Classification

Scale of pay

Name of post

Number of post.

Whether selection cum-seniority or selection by meritor

non-selection

posts

Whether bebefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 2

Selection-cum seniority.

Rs. 4000- 100-6000

Assistant Mechanic

General Central Service Group 'C Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

95*(2000) * Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Age limit for directs ricruits

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Period of probation if any

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Two years

Essential Not applicable Matric or equivalent with ITI certificate in the trade of Auto- mobile/Diesel Engineering. Three years experience in operation, main- tenance and overhauling of diesel and gasoline operated equipment including automobiles. Note 'r the qualificadtions regarding experience are relaxable at the dis- cretion of the Competent Authority reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the com petent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Between 18 and 25 years. (Relaxable for Government servant upto 35 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government Note :1—The crucial date for determining the Age-limit will in each case be the closing date for the receipt of applications from candidates in India and for the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunanchal Pradesh, Mizorm, Manipur, Nagaland Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub- division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep). Note 2: In respect of posts the appointment to which are made through the Employment Exch- ange/Directorate General of Em- ployment and Training, the crucial date for determining, the age limit in each case, will be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange/ Directorate General of Employment and Training are asked to submit the names.

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or hy deputation/absorption and perc- entage of the posts to be filled by various methods

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputa- tion/absorption, grades from which promotion deputation/absorption lo be made

100% by promotion failing which by direct recruitment. From amongst Technical Operator (Mechnical) having twelve years regular service in the grade including service as Work Charged Helper48 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001 /PAUSA 16,1922 [PART ll—SEC. 3(i)] If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment 13

Not applicable

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Director (Administration) Central Ground Water Board—Chairman 2. Superintending Engineer Central Ground Water Board—Member 3. Administrative Officer Central Ground Water Board—Member 4. An Officer of another Central Government Department not below the rank of Executive Engineer —Member

[F .No. 23/28/98-GW.I]

R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note :—The .principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number GSR 1090 dated the 24th July, 1976 and subsequently amended vide GSR 164 dated the 9th February, 1980, GSR 315 dated the 2nd May, 1987 and GSR 121 dated the 24th February, 1995.

< IN'I ( i l ' 2 ( ) ( ) (l -""50 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6,2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC, 3(i>]

New Delhi, the 7th December, 2000

G.S.R. 9.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Peon) Recruitment Rules, 1976, namely :—

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Peon) Recruitment (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2000.

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Peon) Recruitment Rules, 1976 :—

(i) in rule 3, for the words and figures "columns 5 to 13", the words and figures "columns 5 to 14" shall be substituted;

(ii) for the existing Schedule, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely :—

SCHEDULE

Classification

Name of the post

Number of post

Scale of pay 1

4 Peon

Whether the benefit of added years of service is admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972 Whether selection- cum-seniority or selection by merit

6 No

Not applicable

Rs. 2550-55-

2660-60-

3200

135* (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.

Age limit for direct recruits

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.

Middle standard pass

18 to 25 years (Relaxablc for Government Servants upto 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

Period of probation if any

Method of recruit- ment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absor- ption and percentage of posts to be filled by various methods Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Two years

Not applicable

75% posts by direct recruitment. 25% posts by absorption.

51 7

Note 1 : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for the receipt of appli- cations from candidates in India (other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

Mote 2 : In respect of posts the appoint-ments to which are made through the Employment Ex- changes/Directorate General Em- ployment and Training the crucial date for determining the age limit, shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchanges/ Directorate General Employment and Training are requested to for- ward the names.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/absorption/grades from which promotion/deputation/absor- ption to be made

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

Not applicable.

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'D¹ (for considering confirmation) consis- ting of:—

(i) Director (Administration)/Senior

Administrative Officer Central Ground Water Board—Chairman,

(ii) An officer of the level of Scientist 'B'

Absorption from the grade of Chowki- dar/Farash/Safaiwala in the Central Ground Water Board who have put in five years service in the grade, who may not be possessing the quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits to the post but who may give proof for ability to read in Hindi through a simple written test.

Central Ground Water Board—Member.

(iii) Administrative Officer Central Ground Water Board—Member.

[F. No. 23/22/98-GW-I]

R.L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note : The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 1531 dated the 5th October, 1976, and subsequently amended vide G.S.R. 318 dated the 2nd May, 1987.

52 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)J 53 54 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

New Delhi, the 7th December, 2000

G.S.R. 10.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Group LC and Group 'Dh posts) Recruitment Rules, 1971, namely :— 1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Group 'C and Group lD' posts) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette.

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Group 'C and Group 'D' posts) Recruitment Rules, 1971, for the schedule, the following schedule shall be substituted, namely :—

SCHEDULE

Classification

Name of post

Scale of pay

Number of post

Whether benefit of added years of service is admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972

Whether selection cum-seniority or selection by merit or non- selection posts

Not applicable

Selection-cum- seniority

Rs. 5000-150- 8000/-

Stenographer Grade-11

*25 (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service Group 'C Non-Gazetted, Ministerial,55 Age limit for direct recruits.

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.

8 7

Essential : 1. Matriculation or equi-

valent;

2. Speed of 100 words per minute in Stenographey (English/Hindi)

Between 18 to 25 years. (Relaxable upto 40 years in case of Government Servants in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time). Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the last date as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission.

Desirable : Experience of having wor- ked as a Stenographer for one year.

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

Promotion: Promotion from Stenographers Grade-Ill in the scale of fts. 4000-6000/- with eight years regular service in the grade. Deputation : The officers of the Central Govern- ment :— (a)(i) Holding analogous post on

regular basis;

(ii) With eight years regular service in the grade of Rs. 4000-6000/-

(b) Possessing a speed of 100 words

per minute in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment, in the organi- sation shall ordinarily not exceed- ing three years). The maximum age limit for appointment shall be not exceeding 56ycars as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Period of probation if any

Method of recruit- ment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absor- ption and percentage of posts to be filled by various methods Whether jige and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

11 9

Not applicable Two years for direct recruits

By promotion failing which by deputation and failing both by direct recruitment.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.

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

Not applicable

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Director (Administration) Central Ground Water Board —Chairman

2. Scientist 'D'/Superintending Engineer

Central Ground Water Board —Member 3. An Officer of another Central Government office/Department not below the rank of Scientist 'D' (D) and/or Superintending Engineer —Member

4. An Officer not below the rank of Scientist

'D' (D) and/or Superintending Engineer

belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category —Member56 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 1 3 2 4 5 6 Not applicable Stenographer Grade-Ill

Rs. 4000-100- 6000/- *27 (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload,

General Central Service Group 'C Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.

Essential : 1. Matriculation or

equivalent;

2. Speed of 80 words per minute in Stenography (English/Hindi) Selection-cum- seniority ,

Two years for direct recruits

Age : No Educational Qualification : Yes

75% by direct recruit- ment 25% by promo- tion. Direct recruitment through Staff Selec- tion Commission, Note: Vacancies

Desirable :

One year experience in

Stenography

Between 18 to 25 years. (Relaxable for Government Servants upto 40 years in accordance with the instructions and orders issued by the Central Government from time to time). Note 1 : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the last date as advertised by the Staff Selection Commission.

caused by the in- cumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leaves or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation from the official of the Central Government holding analogous posts on regular basis and possessing the qualifications pres- cribed for direct recruits under column 8.

13 14

Promotion : From amongst the Lower Division Clerk in Central Ground Water Board who possess speed of HO words per minute in Shorthald and 40 words per minute in typewriting which shall be determined by a limited Departmental test, shall be eligible for consideration for promo- tion.

Not applicable

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee consisting of: 1. Director (Administration) Central Ground Water Board —Chairman

2. Scientist 'DVSuperinlcnding Engineer

Central Ground Water Board —Member

3. Scientist 'D'/Superintending Engineer

Central Ground Water Board —Member

[F. No.23/14/98-GW. I]

R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy. Note : -The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number GSR 1535 dated the 16th October, 1971 and subsequently amended vide number GSR 1149 dated the 3rd September, 1977 and vide number GSR 799 dated the 29th August, 198 I and vide number GSR 559 dated the I st November, 1996.

; I S(" i ll 2 i i O () s58 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

New Delhi. 8th December, 2000

G.S.R. 11.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Hammerman) Recruitment Rules, 1976, namely:—

1.(1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Hammerman) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000.

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Hammerman) Recruitment Rules, 1976, for the Schedule, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely :—

SCHEDULE

Classification Scale of Pay

Name of Post Number of Post

Whether selec- tion-cum-senio- rity or selection by merit or non- selecton posts

Whether benefit of added years of service admissibe under i-ule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972

Not applicable

Hammerman

Rs. 2650-65- 3300-70-4000/-

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazet- ted, Non-Minis- terial.

10*(2000) •Subject to variation depen- dent on work- load.

Age limit for direct recruits

Period of proba- tion, if any

Educational and other quali-

fications required for direct

recruits

Whether age and edu- cational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Not applicable

Two years Between 18-25 years. Essential:— (Relaxable for Government Servants up- (i) Matriculate to 35 years in accordance with the ins- (ii) I.T.I, certificate in tructions or orders issued by the Central Black Smithy, Government). Note : The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribred for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunanchal Predesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba Dis- trict of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lkshadweep).

In case of recruitment made through Em- loyment Exchanges, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

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

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorp- tion, grades from which promotion/deputation/absorp- tion to be made

Not applicable

100% by direct recruitment

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commis- sion is to be consulted in making recruitment.

Not applicable-

Group 'D' Departmental Promotion Committee (for consi- - dering confirmation) consisting of:—

(i) Director (Administration)

Central Ground Water Board —Chairman

(ii) Executive Engineer

Central Ground Water Boartd —Member

(iii) Administrative Officer

Central Ground Water Board —-Member

[F. No. 23/33/98-GW.I ]

R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part-!), Section 3(i) dated the 27th November, 1976 at pages 2946 to 2947 vide Government Notification, Ministry of Agriculture No. GSR 1667 dated 5th November, 1976 and subsequently amended vide No. GSR 882 dated 6th September, 1985.

60 THE GAZETTE OF [NDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [P*RT TI—SEC. 3(i)] 61

New Delhi, the 8th December, 2000

G.S.R. 61.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Farash) Recruitment Rules, 1976, namely :—

1.(1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Farash) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Farash) Recruitment Rules, 1976, for the Schedule, the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely :—

SCHEDULE

Name of Post

Classification Scale of Pay

Number of Post

4 Farash

Rs, 2550-55- 2660-60-3200/-

ll*(2000) •Subject to variation depen- dent on work- load.

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazet- ted, Non-Minis- terial.

Age limit for direct recruits

Educational and other quali- fications required for direct recruits 7

Desirable : Primary School Standard pass.

Between 18 and 25 years. (Relaxable for Government Servants up- to 35 years in accordance with the ins- structions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time).

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

Whether selec tion-cum-senio- rity or selection by merit or non- selecton posts

Not applicable

Period of proba- tion, if any.

Whether age and edu- cational qualifications prescribed for-direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

10 Not applicable

Two years62 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2()01/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)] 7 Note t : The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be closing date for receipt of application from candidates in India (other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep). Note 2 : In respect of posts the appointment to which are made through the Directorate General, Employment and Training or Employment Exchanges the crucial date for determining the age limit, in each case will be the last date upto which the Directorate General, Employment and Training/ Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

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

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorp- tion, grades from which promotion/deputation/absorp- tion to be made

Not applicable

By direct recruitment

Circumstances is which Union Public Service Commis- sion is to be consulted in making recruitment If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Not applicable

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'D' (for termi- nation of Probation confirmation) consisting of:—

(i) Director (Administration)/

Senior Administrative Officer, Central Ground Water Board —Chairman

(ii) An Officer of the level of

Scientist 'B' Central Ground Water Board —Member

(iii) Administrative Officer

Central Ground Water Board -—Member

[F.No.23/13/98-GW.I]

R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) dated the 20th November, 1976 vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation No. No. GSR 1631 dated 28th October, 1976 and subsequently amended vide GSR No. 221 dated 7th March, 1986.

63 64 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3 (i)l

New Delhi, the 15th December. 2000

G.S.R. 13.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, I he Presidenl hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Sweeper) Recruitment Rules, 1976, namely :—

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Safaiwala) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000.

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Sweeper) Recruitment Rules, 1976, for die schedule, the following schedule shall be substituted namely :—

SCHEDULE

Scale of pay

Classification

Number of posts

Name of post

Whelher selection- cum-seniorily or selection by merit or non- selection costs

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972.

Not applicable

Safaiwala

Rs. 2550-55- 2660-60-3200/-

General Central Service, Group 'D' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.

28* (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

Age limit for direct recruits

Educational and other

qualifications required

for direct recruits

Period of probation, if any Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.

Not applicable

10 Two years

Desirable :

Primary school standard

pass

Between 18 to 25 yeasrs. (Relaxable for Government servants upto 35 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government, Note 1 : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for the receipt of appli- cations from candidates in India (other than Uiosc in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. Note 2 : In respect of posts the appoint- ments to which are made through the Directorate General Employment and Training or Employment Exchanges the crucial date for determining the age limit in each case, be the last date upto which the Directorate General Employment and Training or Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

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

By direct recruitment

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'D' (for termination of probation/confirmation) con- sisting of:—

1. Directorate (Administration)/

Senior Administrative Officer, Central Ground Water Board

2. An officer of the level of Scientist 'B' Central Ground Water Board

3. Administrative Officer,

Central Ground Water Board

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

Not applicable

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

Not applicable

—Chairman

—Member

[F. No. 23/8/98-GW. I.] R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy. Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) dated the 20lh November, 1976 at pages 2866-2867 vide Government Notification, Ministry of Agricultural No. GSR 1630 and subsequently amended vide number GSR 279 dated the 21st March, 1986.

"! I Sl> ( ,1 r in it i ';

66 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC, 3(i)] 67

New Delhi, the 26th December. 2000

f G.S.R. 14.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Ground Water Board Technical Operator (Drilling) Recruitment Rules, 1986, namely :—

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board Technical Operator (Drilling) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules. 2000.

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

2. In the Central Ground Water Board Technical Operator (Drilling) Recruitment Rules, 1986, for the schedule, the following Schedule shall be substituted namely :—

68 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]

SCHEDULE

Classification

Scale of pay

Number of posts.

Name of the post

Technical Operator (Drilling)

General Central Service, Group 'D' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. 1025+ (2000) "Subject to variation dependent on workload-

Age limit for direct recruits

Whether selection cum-senioriry or selection by merit or non-

selection post.

Whether the benefit of added years of service is admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972.

Not applicable

Rs. 2650-65- 3300-70-4000/-

Period of probation, iJ any

Educational and other

qualifications required

for direct recruits

8 Between 18 to 25 years. (Relaxable for Government servants upto 35 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

Essential : Matriculation or equivalent from recognised University or Board. Desirable: I.T.I certificate in Automobile or Diesel Mechanic Trade.

Note 1 : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of appli- cations from candidates in India and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep).

Note 2 : In respect of posts the appointments to which are made through Employment Exchanges the crucial date for determining the age limit, in each case, shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

Method of recruitment whether by direct re- cruitment or by promotion or by deputation/ absorption and percentage of posts to be filled bv various methods.

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

10 Not applicable

Two years

In case of recruitment by prornotion/deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption to be made.

Not applicable

100% bv direct recruitment.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition.

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruit- ment

Not applicable

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'D' (for considering confirmation) consisting of:—

(i) Director (Administration)/ Senior Admini-

strative Officer, Central Ground Water Board — Chairma

(ii) Executive Engineer, Central Ground Water

Board — Member

(iii). Administrative Officer, Central Ground

Water Board . — Member

[F. No. 23/41/98-GW. I]

R. L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note : The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) dated the 20th September, 1986 at pages 2700 to 2702 vide Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources, Number. G. S ,R 778 dated and subsequently amended vide Notification number G. S.R 210 dated the 7th April, 1998.

70 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA ; JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC 3(i)| 71

New Delhi; the 27th December. 2000

G.S.R. 15.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rales further to amend the Central Ground Water Board (Chowkidar) Recruitment Rules. 1977, namely :—

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Ground Water Board (Chowkidar) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Central Ground Water Board (Chowkidar) Recruitment Rules, 1977, for the Schedule, the follow- ing Schedule shall be substituted, namely :—

Schedule

Name of Post

Classification Scale of Pay

Number of Post

Whether selection- cum-seniority or selection by merit or non-selection posts.

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 1

Chowkidar

Not applicable

Rs. 2550-55- 2660-60- 3200/-

192* (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload

General Central Service Group 'D' Non-Gazetted, Ministerial.

Age limit for direct recruits

Period of probation, if any

Educational and other

qualifications required

for direct recruits

Whether age and educational quali- fications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees

Not applicable

Two years

Essential: (i) Good physique (ii) Persons who can read and

write Hindi/English will be preferred.

Desirable : At least Middle Standard pass.

Between 18 and 25 years. (Relaxable for Government Servants upto 35 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note 1 : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for the receipt of applications from candidates in India (other than those in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep). Note 2 : In respect of posts the appointment to which are made through the Director General Employment and Training or Employment Exchanges the crucial date for determining the age limit, in each case will be the last date upto which the Director General Employ- ment and Training/ Employment Exchanges are asked to submit the names.

72 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA ; JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l

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

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

By direct recruitment

Not applicable

If a Departmental Promotion Commitee exists, what is its composition

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

Not applicable

Departmental Promotion Committee Group 'D' (for considering probation/confirmation) consisting of:—

(i) Director (Administralion)/Semor Administrative Officer,

Central Ground Water Board —Chairman

(ii) One officer of the level of Scientist ' B\ Central Ground

Water Board —Member,

(iii) Administrative Officer, Central Ground Water Board

—Member.

fF.No. 23/9/98-GW.-IJ

R.L. TAPRYAL, Under Secy.

Note : The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part IT, Section 3. Sub-section (i) dated the 30th April, 1977 at pages 1495 to 1496 vide Notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation number G SR 558 dated the 2nd April, 1977 and subsequently amended vide number G S R. 782 dated the 30th September, 1986.

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION

CORRIGENDA

New Delhi, the 18th December, 2000

G.S.R 16.—In the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Urban Development mibmer G.S.R, 727 (E). dated the 25th October, 1999, published in the Gazette oflndia. Extraordinary. Part II, Section 3, Sub- section (i) dated the 28th October, 1999, read the following at the end, namely :—

"Footnote.— The principal rules were published in the Gazette oflndia vide number G.S.R. 501 (E), dated the 28th October, 1996 and subsequently amended vide number G.S.R. 117 (E), dated the 3rd March, 1998".

IF.No. 8/5/96-ECI/EW1] ^

S. BANERJEE, Jt. Secy.

i 4 , S ' J ( l | . 2 l ) ( l () . | {)74 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA .JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3 (i)]

MINISTRY OF LABOUR

New Delhi, the 14th December, 2000

G.S.R. 17.— The following draft rules further to amend the Employees' State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950, which the Central Government after consultation with the Employees' State Insurance Corporation, proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 95 of the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 (34 of 1948), is hereby published as required by sub-section (1) of the said section, for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and notice is hereby given that the said draft rules will be taken into consideration after forty five days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Any objection or suggestion which may be received from any person in respect of the said draft rules within the period specified above will be considered by the Central Government.

3. The objections and suggestions may be addressed to Sh. J.P. Shukla, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Labour.

Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.

DRAFT RULES

1. These rules may be called the Employees' State Insurance (Central) Second Amendment Rules, 2000.

2. In the Employees' State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950 :—

(1) in rule 15, for figures '-7300-7600' and for figures "5900-6700", the figures "22400-24500'" and "18400- 22400" shall be substituted respectively;

(2) in rule 58, sub-rule (1) :—

(a) in clause (A) :—

(i) for the words, "widow and children" the words "widow, children and widowed mother" shall be substituted;

(ii) in sub-clause (b), in the proviso, for the words "legitmate son" the words "legitimate or adopted son" shall be substituted;

(iii) in sub-clause (c). in the second proviso, for the words "adopted children" the words "adopted children and widowed mother" shall be substituted;

(iv) after sub-clause (c), the following sub-clause shall be inserted, namely :—

"(d) to the widowed mother during life an amount equivalent to two fifth of the full rate".

(b) in clause (B) ;—

(i) for the words, "adopted child", the words "adopted child or widowed mother" shall be substituted;

(ii) for sub-clause (a) the following sub-clause shall be substituted namely :—

"(a) To a parent other than the widowed mother or grand parent, for life, at an amount equivalent to three-tenths of the full rate and if there are two or more parents (other than widowed mother) or grand parents the amount payable to the parents (other than widowed mother) or grand parents as aforesaid shall be equally divided between them."

(3) in rule 59, for the words, "one thousand rupees" the words "two thousand and five hundred rupees" shall be substituted.

[F.No. S-38O12/1/2OOO-SS.-J]

J.P. SHUKLA, Dy. Secy.

Foot Note :—The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section-3, Sub-section (1) vide Government of India, Ministry of Labour, Notification No. SRO 212, dated 22-6-1950, and subsequently , amended by the following notifications :—

1. GSR No. 80 dated 9-1-1960

2. GSR No. 1200 dated 27-9-1960

3. GSR No. 594 dated 29-3-1963

4. GSR No. 240 dated 6-2-1994

5. GSR No. 1834 dated 18-12-1964

6. GSR No. 474 dated 19-3-1965

7. GSR No. 1082 dated 29-6-1966

8. GSR No. 545 dated 144-67

9. GSR No. 500 dated 6-3-1968

10. GSR No. 677 dated 29-3:1968

11. GSR No. 1106 dated 22-5.-1968

12. GSR No 2113 dated 28-11-1968

13. GSR No. 306 dated 7-3-1974

14. GSR No. 1122 dated 1-10-1974

15. GSR No. 56 dated 23-12-1976

16. GSR No. 60 dated 5-1-1982

17. GSR No. 129 dated 9-2-1987

18. GSR No. 199 dated 6-3-1990

19. GSR No. 76 dated 22-1-1991

• 20. GSR No. 368 dated 27-3-1992

21. GSR No. 522 dated 16-11 -19%

22. GSR No. 582(E) dated 23-12-1996

23. GSR No. 225 dated 21-4-1997

24. GSR No. 226 dated 22-4-1997

25. GSR No. 185 dated 1-9-1998

26. GSR No. 129 dated 8-4-200076 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA ; JANUARY 64 200J/PAUSA 16.1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)l 77 78 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SEC. 3(i)j

New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2000

G. S. R. 18,—In exercise of powers conferred by section 5, read with sub section (1) of section 7, of the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (19 of 1952), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme further to amend the Employees, Provident Funds Schemes, 1952, namely :—

1. (1) This scheme may be called the Employees Provident Funds (Amendment) Scheme, 2000.

(2) It shall come into force with effect from the date of its publication in the official Gazette.

2. In the Employees Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 :—

(i) in paragraph 5 for sub-paragraph (4) the following sub-paragraph shall be substituted namely:— (4) an outgoing Trustee or Member shall be eligible for re-appointment. (ii) after paragraph 27A, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely :— L'27AA. Terms and conditions of exemption :—

All exemptions already granted or to be granted hereafter under section 17 of the Act or under paragraph 27 A of the scheme shall be subject to the terms and conditions as given in the Appendix A." (iii) in paragraph 79C, for sub-paragraph (5) the following sub-paragraph shall be substi- tuted namely :—

(5) the terms of office of the Trustee shall be five years from the date of election or nomination, An out- going Trustee shall be eligible for re-election or re-nomination, A Trustee elected or nominated to fill the casual vacancy shall hold office for the remaining period of the term of the trustee in whose place he is elected or nominated.

Appcndix-A 1. The employer in relation to the exempted establishment shall provide for such facilities for inspection and pay sucli inspection charges as the Central Government may from time to time direct under clause (a) of sub- section (3) or section 17 of the Act within 15 days from the close of every month.

2. The rate of contribution payable under the provident fund rules of the establishment shall at not time be lower than those payable under the Act in respect of un-exempted establishments and the scheme framed there under.

3. In the matter of advances the scheme of the exempted establishment shall not be less favourable than the Employees Provident Fund Scheme, 1952.

4. Any amendment to the Scheme which is more beneficial to the employees than the existing rules of the establishment shall be made applicable to them automatically. The employer shall not however make any other amendment in its P.F. rules without the approval of Regional Provident Fund Commissioner. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner shall before giving his approval give a reasonable opportunity to the employees to explain their point of view.

5. All employees (as defined iii section 2(f) of the Act) who have been eligible to become members of the Provident Fund, had the establishment not been granted exemption, shall be enrolled as members, 6. Where an employee who is alrcnd> a member oflhc Employees' Provident Fund or a provident Fund of any other exempted establishment is employed in his establishment, the employer shall immediately enroll him as a member of the fund and arrange to have the accumulations in the provident fund account of such employee with his previous employer transferred and credited into his account.

7. The employer shall establish a Board of Trustees for the management of the provident fund according to such directions as may be given by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner or by the Central Government, as the case may be, from tinie to time.

8. The provident fund shall vest in the Board of Trustees who will be responsible for and accountable to the Employees Provident Fund Organisation inter-alia for proper accounts of the receipts into and payments from the provident fund and the balance in their custody.

9. The Board of Trustees shall meet at least once in every three months and shall function in accordance with the guidelines that may be issued from time to time by the Central Goverment/Central Provident Fund Commis- sioner or an officer authorized by him.

10. The accounts of the Provident Fund maintained by the Board of Trustees shall be subject to audit by a qualified independent Chartered Accountant annually. Where considered necessary, the Central Provident Fund Commissioner shall have the right to have the accounts reaudited by any other qualified auditor and the ex- penses so incurred shall be borne by the employer.

11. A copy of the audited annual provident fond accounts together with the audited balance sheet of the estab- lishment for each accounting year shall be submitted to the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner within six months after the close of the financial year. For this purpose the financial year of the provident fond shall be from the 1st of April to the 31st of March.

12. The employer shall transfer to the Board of Trustees the contributions payable to the Provident Fund by himself and employees by the 15th of each month following the months for which the contributions are payable. The employer shall be liable to pay simple interest for any delay in payment of the establishment is liable in similar circumstances.

13. The Board of Trustees shall invest the monies in the fond as per directions that may be given by the Government from time to time. The securities shall be obtained in the name of the Board of Trustees and shall be kept in the custody of a scheduled Bank under the Credit Control of the Reserve Bank of India.

14. Failure to make investments as per direction of the Government shall make the Board of Trustees Sepa- rately and jointly liable to surcharge as may be imposed by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner or his representative.

15 The Board of Trustees shall maintain a scriptwise register and ensure time by realization of interest, 16. The Board of Trustees shall maintain detailed accounts to show the contribution credited, withdrawal and interest in respect of each employee.

17. The Board of Trustees shall issue an annual statement of accounts to every employee within six months of the close of financial/accounting year.

18. The Board of Trustees may, instead of the annual statement of accounts, issue pass book to every employee. Those pass book shall remain in custody of the employees and will be brought up to date by the Board on presentation by the employees.

19. The account of each employee shall be credited with interest calculated on the opening balance as on the 1st day of the accounting year at such rate as may be decided by the Board of Trustees but shall not be lower that the rate declared by the Central Government under paragraph 60 of the said Scheme.

20. If the Board of Tnistees are unable to pay interest at the rate declared by the Central Government for the reason that the return, on investment is less or for any other reason then the deficiency shall be made good by the employer.

21. The employer shall also make good any other loss that may be caused to the Provident Fund due to theft, burglary, defalcation, misappropriation or any other reason.

22. The employer as well as the Board of Trustees shall submit such returns to the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner as the Central Government/Central Provident Fund Commissioner may prescribe from time time,

23. If the Provident Fund rules of the establishment provide for forfeiture of the employees' contribution in cases where an employee ceases to be a member of the fond on the lines of para 69 of the said Scheme, the Board8'l THE GAZETTE OK INDIA : JANUARY 6, 2001/PAUSA 16,1922 [PART II—SK . 3(i)J of Trutees shall maintain a separate account of the amount so forfeited prior to 01-01-1990 utilize by the Board of Trustees for such purposes as may be determined with the prior approval of the Central Provident Fund Commissioner.

24. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Provident Fund Rules of the establishment, if on the cessation of any individual from the membership of the fund consequent on retiring from service or on taking up the employment in some other establishment, it is found that the rate of forfeiture etc; under the P.P. rules of the establishment are less favourable as compared to these under the statutory Scheme, the difference shall be borne by the employer.

25. The employer shall bear all the expenses of the administration of the provident fund including the mainte- nance of accounts, submission of returns, transfer of accumulations.

26 The employer shall display on the notice board of the establishment, a copy of the-rules of the fund as approved by the appropriate authority and as and when amended thereto along with a translation of the salient points thereof in the language of the majority of the employees.

27. fhe appropriate Government may lay down any further conditions for continued exemption of the estab- lishment.

28. I he employee shall enhance the rate of provident fund contributions appropriately if the rate of provident fund contribution is enhanced under the said Act so that the benefits under the Provident Fund Scheme of the establishment shall not become less favourable than the benefits provided under the Act.

20. I he exemption may be cancelled for violation of any of the conditions laid down in the Appendix."

[Kile No. : S-35016/5/2000-SS.IIJ

J.P. SHUKLA, Dy. Secy.

Footnote:— The Employees' Provident Funds Scheirle, 1952 was published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3 (i) dated 02-09-1952 as S.R.O. 1500. The relevant paragraphs have been amended as mentioned below:—

(i) Paragraph (5) has been subsequently amended by the following notifications :- •

(a) GSR 1298 dated 27-09-1972

(b) GSR 690 (E) dated 30-06-1989

(ii) Paragraph 27AA is a new provision being inserted below paragraph 27A.

(in) Paragraph 79-C was inserted in the Scheme vide GSR 341 dated 09-07-1992 and it was subsequently amended vide the notification GSR 406 dated the 27-10-1997

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