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REGD. NO. D. L.-33001/99

The Gazette of India

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 4] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922

Separate Paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a

separate compilation

PART II—Section 4

Statutory Rules and Orders issued by the Ministry of Defence

572 GI/2001

(165)

166 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4]

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

New Delhi, the 15th February, 2001

S.R.O. 18.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 6(1) of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Rules, 1971, the Central Government hereby transfers the pending proceedings under Section 4, 5B and 7(3) or any other Section of the PPE Act in respect of "Dak Bungalow existing on GLR Sy No. 56, 57, 58 and 59 of Varanasi Cantt. from the "Estate Officer" (The Cantonment Executive Officer, Varanasi Cantt.) to the "Estate Officer" (the Station Commander, Stn. HQ Varanasi) for disposal of the same in accordance with the provision of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 and further directs that the said "Officer" shall exercise the powers conferred, and perform the duties imposed on "Estate Officer" by or under the said Act in respect of the public premises specified in the Table :—

TABLE

(l)SYNo. 56

East—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

West—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

North—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

South—Sy. No 55—Road

(2) SY No, 57

East—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

West—Vacant land of Sy, No. 59

North—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

South—Sy. No, 55—Road

(3) SY No. 58

East—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

West—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

North—Vacant land of Sy. No. 59

South—Vacant land of Sy No. 59167 (4) SY No. 59

East—Sy. No. 85 Road

West—Sy. No. 60 Road

North—Sy. No. 64 and 60 (Part) Road

South—Sy. No. 55—Road

This is in continuation of Ministry of Defence Order No. 732/88/L/DE/99/10(31)/D(Q&C)/9 dated 18th November, 1999, on the subject.

[File No. l()(31)/99/D(Q&C)l

A. K. PATHAK, Director (Works)

New Delhi, the 12th February, 7,001

S.R.O. 19.—In pursuance of Sub-section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act. 1924 (2 of 1

[F. No. 19/26/Fatehgarh/C/DE/W6l2/D(Q&C)|

D. R. MEHRA. Under Secy

New Delhi, the 12th February, 2001

S.R.O. 20.—In pursuance of Sub-section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act, 1924 (2 or 1924) the Central Government hereby notifies that Smt. Shakuntala Gautam, City Magistrate. Farmkhnbad has been nominated as a member of the Cantonment Board, Fatehgarh by the District Magistrate Farrukhabad in exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (b) of Sub-section (3) of Section 13 of thai Act vice Shri Shamim Ahmed Khan whose resigna- tion has been accepted.

[F. No. 19/26/Fatchgarh/C/DE/93/612/D(Q&C)|

D. R MEHRA. Under Secy.

168 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41

New Delhi, the 12th February, 2001

S.R.O. 21.—In pursuance of Sub-Section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act 1924 (2 of 1924) the Central Government hereby notifies that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Cantonment Board Pune by reason of acceptance by the Geneial Officer Commanding-in-ChiefT Southern Command of resignation of Col. PDS Sandhu.

[F No. 19/ll/Pune/C/DE/y9/611/D(Q&C)]

D. R. MEHRA. Under Secy

New Delhi, the 12th February, 2001

S.R.O. 22.—In pursuance of Sub-Section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act 1924 (2 of 1924) the Central Government hereby notifies that Col. Shishir Kumar has been nominated as a member of the Cantonment Board Pune by the Station Commander Pune in exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (e) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 13 of that Act vice Col. PDS Sandhu whose resignation has been accepted.

[F. No. 19/ll/Pune/C/DE/99/611/D(Q&C)| D. R. MEHRA, Under Secy.

New Delhi, the 12th February, 2001

S.RO. 23.—In pursuance of Sub-Section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act 1924 (2 of 1924) the Central Government hereby notifies that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Cantonment Board Willington by reason of acceptance by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command of resignation of Col. M. Jacob.

[F. No. 19/28AVillington/C/DE/93/613/D(Q&C)]

D. R. MEHRA, Under Secy.

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•New Delhi, the 12th February, 2001

S.R.O. 24.—In pursuance of Sub-Section (7) of Section 13 of the Cantonments Act 1924 (2 of 1924) the Central Government hereby notifies that Col. G. Sasi, has been nominated as a member of the Cantonment Board Wellington by the Station Commander Wellington in exercise of the powers conferred under Clause (e) of Sub- Section (3) of Section 13 of that Act vice Col. M. Jacob whose resignation has been accepted.

[F, No. 19/28/Wellington/C/DE/93/613/D(Q&C)] D. R. MEHRA, Under Secy.

170 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4]

New Delhi, the 22nd December, 2000

S.R.O. 25.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 8 of the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950), the Central Government hereby prescribes each of the officers mentioned in column (1) of the Table here to annexed, commanding a military organisation, which, in the opinion of the Central Government is not less than a Brigade, as the officer who shall exercise, as regards persons subject to the said Act and serving under the officer aforesaid, the powers under that Act as specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table.

TABLE

Officers

Powers

(2)

(1)

1. Commandant Command Hospital (Southern Command), Pune

2. Commandant, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Calcutta

3. Commandant, Command Hospital (Western Command),

The powers of the Officer Commanding a Division Chandimandir

4. Commandant, Command Hospital (Northern Command),

C/o 56 Army Post Office

5. Commandant, Command Hospital (Central Command),

Lucknow

6. Commandant, Army Hospital (Research & Referral),

(Delhi Cantonment)

7. Commandant, Military Hospital, Jodhpur

8. Commandant, Military Hospital, Kirkee

9, Commandant, Military Hospital,

(Cardiology Therapeutic Centre), Pune

10. Commandant, Military Hospital, Secunderabad

11. Commandant, 151 Base Hospital

12. Commandant, 155 Base Hopsital

13. Commandant, 158 Base Hospital

The Powers of the Officer 14. Commandant, Military Hospital, Ambala

Commanding a Brigade 15. Commandant, Military Hospital, Jalandhar

16. Commandant, Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment

17. Commandant, Military Hospital, Agra

18. Commandant, Military Hospital, Bareilly

19. Commandant, Military Hospital, Dehradun

20, Commandant, Military Hospital, Jabalpur

21. Commandant, Military Hospital, Meerut

22. Commandant, Military Hospital, Namkum

23. Commandant, Military Hospital, Roorkec

24. Commandant, Base Hospital, Lucknow

25. Commandant, 166 Military Hospital

26. Commandant, 167 Military Hospital

27. Commandant, 92 Base Hospital.

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B. BRAHMA, Director (AG)171 172 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—-SEC. 4] 173

New Delhi the 16th February; 2001

S.R.O. 26.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Armed Forces Medical Stores Depot (Group 'C posts) Recruitment Rules, 1991, except, as respects things done or committed to have been done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Junior Translator (English/Hindi), namely —

1. Short title and commencement.—(i) These rules may be called Armed Forces Medical College. Artificial Limb Centre and Armed Forces Medical Stores Depots, Junior Translator (English/Hindi) Recruitment Rules. 2001.

(ii) These rules 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 post, 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 to the said post, 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, ha;> entered into or contracted a marriage with any person.

Shall be eligible for appointments 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 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 provision 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-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

Name of post

No. of Posts

Classi- fication

Scale of pay 1

5 1. Junior

Age limit for direct

recruitment

Df il

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

Whether benefit of added years of service admissible under Rule 30 i the Central Crv Service (Pension Rules 1972)

Not applicable

Rs. 4500- 125-7000 Translator (English/ Hindi)

12*(2000) •Subject to variation depending on work- load.

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

572 GI/2001— 2

No :

Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable upto 40 years for Government Servants upto 45 years for Government servants belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in accor- dance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government,

Note :—The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the date indicated by Staff Selection Commission on each occasion of the last date upto which the employ- ment exchange are requested to sponsor the names of the eligible candidates.

174 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10,2Q01/PHALGUNA V9, 1021' ' [PART ft—5EC. 4]

Educational and other Whether age and Period of Method of recruitment,

lu case of recruitment qualifications required for educational quali-

Whether by direct

by promotion/deputa-

probation, if

direct recruits

fications prescribed

recruitment or by pro-

tion, absorptions

any

for direct reenjits

motion or by deputation/

grades from which will apply in (he case

absorption and percen-

promotion/deputation/ of promotes

tage of ilie post to be

absorption to be made

filled by various methods

12 Wasters degree in

Two years By direct recruitment

Not applicable English/Hindi with

Note :—Vacancies caused by

Hindi/English as a

the incumbant bting away in

compulsory and

transfer on deputation or long

elective subject at

illness or study leave or under

Degree level

other circumstances for a dura-

tion of one year or more may

Bachelor's degree

be tilled on deputation basis

with Hindi and

from offices or Central

English as iTwin

Government:—

subject (which

(i) Holding analogous posts

included the teim

Ch regular basis or

compulsory and

(ii) With five years regular

elective)

services in the scale of Rs. 4000-

(•.000.

(in) With thirteen years regular

service in Dosts in the scale of

3050—4990 or equivalent

(Period of deputation including the period of deputations in another exchange post held immedi- ately precceding this appointment in the same or sonic other organisation/department of the Central Government shall orditwrily not exceed three years "

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what

Circumstances in which V'nion Public

Service Commission is to be consulted in is its composition

making recruitment

"Not applicable

GnMi|> 'C¹ Departmental Promotion Committee (for confirmation)

]. Additional Director General Armed Foiccs • -Chairman

Medical Services (Equipment and Stores)

2. Director Armed Forces Medical Services (Planning; —Member

3. A civilian Gazetted Officer Group 'A' Commissioned —Member

Officer of any other Department.

175 176 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 177 1L*L^=_ _ _ J ^ G A Z E T TE OF INDIA . MARCH 10T_2001^PHALGUNA 19. 1922 | P ^T I|~SE<\ 4) 179 180 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART n- S E C. 4J

New Delhi, the 29th January, 2001

S.R.O. 27.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations (Senior Artist, Artist Grades I, II and III) Recruitment Rules, 1989, in so far as they relate to the post of Artist Grade I, Grade II and Grade III except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Artist Grade-I, Grade-H and Grade-Ill in the Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations, Ministry of Defence, namely :—

1 Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations (Artist Grade-I, Grade II. and Grade III) Recruitment Rules. 2001.

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

4 Disqualification.—No person,— (a) vvho 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.

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shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts :

Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person rrom 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 and for reasons to be recorded in writing relax any of the provisions of these rules witWrespect 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-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

Name of post

Classification Scale of pay

Number of posts

(3)

(2)

(1)

1. Artist

Grade-1

General cen- tral service group C Non- gazetted non- Ministerial

7*(2001) •Subject to variation dependent' on work- load.

572 QI/2O01—3

Age limit for direct recruits

Whether selection by merit or selecoon-cum- senioriiy or non selection post

Whether benefit of added years of service admis- sible under rule 30 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules. 1972 (4)

(6)

(7) (5)

Rs. 5000-150- 8000/-

Non- selection

Upto 25 years. Not applicable. (Relaxable for Govern- ment servants upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of the Scheduled castes and the Scheduled Tribes candidates) in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government). Note :—The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Aninachal Pradesh. Mizoram, Manipur. Nagaland. Tripura, Sikkim. Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district of Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep). In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

182 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational qualifica- tions prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotes (8)

(9) (i) Matriculation or equivalent qualifica-

No. tion from a recognised University/ Board,

(ii) Degree in Fine/Commercial Arts; or

Diploma (three years course) in Fine/ Commercial Arts.

(iii) Two years' practical experience in com- mercial design and layout.

om > Note : The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates fr these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

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

(H) (12)

Promotion : From amongst Artist Grade II with three years regular service in the grade. Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided Ihcy are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such requisite qualifying/eligibility service or two years whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period, if prescribed

Period of probation if any

Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by depu- tation or by absorption and percentage of the post to be filled by various methods (10)

(11)

Two years for direct recruits.

By promotion failing ' which by direct recruit-

ment.

If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Com- mission is to be consulted in making recruitincnt

(14)

Not applicable

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirma- tion and promotion) . I. Senior Administrative OITiccr. Officci

of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence—Chairman..

'2. Officer of the status of Civilian Stall' Officer or equivalent from Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence—Member.

3. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Air Head- quarters. Ministry of Defence—Mcml jer.

4. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff

Officer or equivalent from Joint Cipher Bureau. Ministry of Defence—Member.

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(2)

(4) (1)

(3)

2. Artist

Grade-11

Rs. 4500-125- 7000/- 2*(2001) •Subject to variation dependent on work- load.

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

(9) (8)

(i) Matriculation or equivalent qualifica- No tion from a recognised University/ Board,

(ii) Diploma in Fine/Commercial Arts

(three years course) from a Government recognised Institution.

(iii) Two years' experience in commercial Arts from a Government recognised Institution or reputed firm.

Note : The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection the competent 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.

(5)

(7) (6)

Non- selection

Upto 25 years. Not-applicable. (Relaxable for Govern- ment servants upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes candidates) in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government)

Note :—The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam. Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh -. Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim. Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district of Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba district of Hiniachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep). In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for. determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

(10)

(ID

Two years for direct recruits.

By promotion failing which by direct redruit- ment.

184 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALCJUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41

(12)

(l.i)

Promotion : Artist Grade III with five years regular service in the grade. Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than half of such requisite qualifying/eligibility service or two years whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation pciiod, if prescribed.

(3)

(2)

(1)

3. Artist

Grade-Ill

3*(2001) * Subject to variation dependent on work- load.

General Central Seivicc Group-'C Non-Gazetted. Non- Ministerial

Not applicable.

Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirma- tion and promotion) : 1, Senior Administrative Officer, Office

of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence—Chairman.

2 Officer or the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Army Headquarters. Ministry of Defence—Member.

i. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Armed Forces Film and Photo Division Ministry of Defence—Member

(4)

(6)

(7) (5)

Rs. 4000-100- 6000/-

Not- applicable

Upto 25 years Not applicable. (Relaxable for Govern- ment servants upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of the Schedule castes and the Scheduled Tribes candidates) in accordance with the instructions or oiders issued by the Central Government).

Note :—The crucial date for determining the a,ge limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam. Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh Mizoram. Mnnipur. Nagaland. Tripnra, Sikkim. Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State. Lahaul and Spiti district of Pangi Sub- Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadwecp). In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial dale for determining the age limit shall be the last dale upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

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(8)

(9) (10) (ID ' " • (i) Matriculation or equivalent qualifies- Not

tion with drwawing as one of the subject appli- from a recognised University/Board. cable

(ii) Certificate in Commercial/Fine Arts from a Government recognised Ins-

titution.

Two By direct recruitment years. Note: Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for a duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from officers of Central Government. (iii) One years' experience in advertising

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on a regular

basis; or

agency/Commercial Art Studio from a Govt recognised Institution or reputed firm

(ii) with five years regular service in posts in

the scale of R& 3200-4900/-or equivalent; or

(iii) with eight years regular service in posts

in the scale of Rs. 3050-4590/- or equiva- lent; and

(b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (iS). Note 1: The departmental officers in feeder category who arc in the direct line of promotion will not be eligible for consi- deration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputa- tionists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately prece- ding this appointment in the same or some other organisa- tion/department of the Central Government shall not exceed three years.

Note 2 : The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputa- tion shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

(14) (12)

(13)

Not applicable, Not applicable Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation):

1. Senior Admimnistrative Officer, Office of the Joint Secretary and

Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence— Chairman.

2. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent

from Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defence— Member.

3. Officer of the Status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent

from Air Headquarters, Ministry of Defence— Member.

4. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from

Armed Forces Film and Photo Division, Ministry of Defence— Member.

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N.K. PHUKAN, Dy. Chief Administrative Officer186 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 187 188 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41 189 572 Q1/2001-4190 THE GAZETTE QF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART I I ^ S E C. 4] 191 192 THE GAZETTE OF Dfl>IA . MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 [PART II—SBC. 4]

New Delhi, the 2'Jlh December, 2000

S. R. O. 28.—In exercise of the powers conferred by ihc proviso to article 309 of the Constilution and in supersession of the Ministry of Defence. Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations |Scction Holder (Binding). Binder Grade 1. Binder Grade 11 and Bindery Assistant] Recruitment Rules. 1991, except as respects things 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 Section Holder (Binding). Binder Grade 1. Binder Grade II and Bindery Assistant in the Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organsialions. namely —

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These rules may be called ihc Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations |Scclion Holder (Binding). Binder Grade I. Binder Grade II and Bindery Assistant! Recruitment Rules. 21)00.

(2) They shall conic into force on the date of their publication in the Official Ga/.ctlc.

2. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay.—The number of the said posts, their classification and the scale or 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, 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.

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4. Disqualification.—No person,

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having 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 posts :

5. Power to telax.—Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and 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 reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, 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

Age limit for direct recruits Classi- fication

Scale of Pay

No. of posts

Name of post

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

Non-selection

Rs. 4500-125-

7000

1. Section Holer (Binding)

V (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

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

30 yea^s Relaxablc upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Candidates in case of Government servants in ac- cordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government).

Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applica- tions from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahual and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Andaman and Nicobar Is- lands or Lakshadweep).

In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

194 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4]

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recurits

Period of probatioa if any

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

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

(i) Matriculation or equivalent quali-

fication from a recognised

Two Years for direct recruits

University/Board,

(ii) Diploma (Three years course) in

Printing and Binding from recog-

nised School of Printing;

Trade Certificate of successful comple-

tion of Apprenticeship training under

the Apprenticeship Act. 1961 (52 of

1961) as amended from time to time an d

two years experience of the trade.

Five years experience of the trade.

Note : 1. The qualifications regarding

experience are relaxablc at the discre-

tion of the Appointing Authority for

reasons to be recorded in writing in the

case of candidates belonging to the

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled

Tribes if. at any stage of selection, the

Appointing Authority is of the opinion

that sufficient number of candidates

from these communities possessing

the requisite experience arc not likely

to be available to fill up the vacancies

reserved for them.

Method of recruitment whether by direct In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made recuitment or by promotion or by depu-

tation or by absorption and percentage

or the posts to be filled by various methods

By promotion failing which by deputation and failing both by direct recruitment. Note : All the eligible candidates shall be required to qualify in a trade test for the purpose of promotion/deputation/direct recruitment.

Promotion : From Binder Grade-I with five years regular service in the grade. Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/ eligibility service or by more than half such qualifying/eligibility ser- vice or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period, if prescribed.

195 12

Deputation:

Officers under Central Government:—

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

(ii) holding posts in the scale of Rs. 4000-6000 or equivalent with

five years regular service in the grade; and

(b) possessing the wtucatwoal qualifications laid down for direct

recruits under column 8.

(The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in direct line of promotion will 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 pe- riod of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceed- ing 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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

I. Group *C Departmental Promotion Committee

Not applicable

(for promotion and confirmation)

1. Senior Administrative Officer, Office of the Joint

Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence —Chairman.

2. Under Secretary Administratively concerned,

Ministry of Defence —Members.

3. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Joint Cipher Bureau, Ministry of Defence —Member.

4, Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Air Headquarters,

. Ministry of Defence —Member. 5. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Directorate of Standardisation, Ministry of Defence —Member.

Non-selection

2. Binder

Rs. 4000-100-

6000

Grade-1

4* (2000) •Subject to variation dependent on workload.

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

30 years. (RelaxaWe upto 40 years (upto 45 years in respect of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Candidates) in case of Government servants in ac- cordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government. Note : The crucial date for deter- mining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applica-196 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 6 tions from candidates in India (and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam. Meghalaya. Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram. Manipur. Nagaland. Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahual and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Is- lands or Lakshadweep). In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

K) (i) Matriculation oi equivalent quali-

Two Years for direct recruits.

fication from a recognised University/Board,

(ii) Trade Certificate of successful

completion of Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act. 1961 (52 of 1961) as amended from time to time and two years experience of the trade:

Five years exeperience of the trade. Note : 1. The qualifications regarding experience arc relaxable at the discre- tion of the Appointing Authority for reasons to be recorded in writing in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the Appointing 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.

Bv promotion failing which by deputation and failing both by direct recruitment. Note : All the eligible candidates shall be required to qualify in a trade test for the purpose of promotion/deputation/direct recruitment.

Promotion : From Binder Grade-Il with eight years regular service in the grade. Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service-are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they arc not short of the requisite qualifying/ eligibility service or by more than half such qualifying/eligibility ser- vice or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed their probation period, if prescribed.

197 12

Deputation:

Persons holding similar or analogous posts on regular basis under Central Government who possess the educational qualifications laid down for direct recruits in column 8.

(The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in direct line of promotion will 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 pe- riod of deputation in another ex-cadrc post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment bv deputation shall be not exceed- ing 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

1. Group 'C Department Promotion Committee

(for promotion and confirmation)

1. Senior Administrative Officer. Office of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer. Ministry of Defence —Chairman.

2. Under Secretary Administratively concerned.

Ministry of Defence —Members.

3. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Joint Cipher Bureau. Ministry' of Defence —Member.

4. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Air Headquarters. Ministry of Defence —Member.

3. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Directorate of Standardisation. Ministry of Defence —Member

4 1

3. Binder

Rs. 3050-75- 3<)50-80-45l>0.

Gradc-ll

General Central Service Group C"

. Non-

11*(2000) *Subjcct to variation dependent on workload.

Ga/ctled. Non- Ministerial. 572GI/2001 —5

Not applicable

Non-selection 30 years. Rclaxnblc upio 40 >ears (uplo 45 years in respeel of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Candidates in case of Government servants in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government. Note : The crucial dale for deter- mining the aji,c limit shall be the closing dale for icccipi of applica- tions from candidates tn India (and not the closing date prescribed foi those in Assam. Mc^halnya. Arunachal Pradesh. Mi/oram. Maiupur. Nagaland. f n p u r a.

198 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10. 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41 6

Sikkim. Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir Slate, Lahual and Spiti Districts and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. Andaman and Nicobar Is- lands or Lakshadwcep).

In the case of recruitment made through the Employment Exchange, the crucial dale for determining the age limit shall be the last date upto which the Employment Exchange is asked to submit the names.

No.

(i) Matriculation or equivalent

Not applicable Two Years qualification from a recog-

nised University/Board,

(ii) Trade Certificate of successful

completion of Apprenticeship

training under the Apprentice-

ship Act, 1%1 (52 of 1961) as

amended from time to time:

Three years experience of the trade. Note : 1. The qualifications regarding experience arc relaxablc at the discre- tion of the Appointing Authority for reasons to be recorded in writing in the u se of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes if, at any stage of selection, the Appointing Authority is of the opinon that sufficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience arc not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them.

Absorption : Officers holding the post of Bindary Assistant on regular basis in Armed Forces Headquarters/Inter Service Organisations.

By absorption failing which by direct recruitment. Note : AH the eligible candidates shall be required to qualify in a trade test for the purpose of absorption/direct recruitmentm 13 14 Group 'C Departmental Promotion Committee Not applicable

(for confirmation)

1. Senior Administrative Officer. Office of the Joint

Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer.

Ministry of Defence —Chairman.

2. Under Secretary Administratively concerned.

Ministry of Defence •—Members.

3. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Joint Cipher Bureau.

Ministry of Defence —Member

4. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Air Headquarters.

Ministry of Defence —Member.

5. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer

or equivalent from Directorate of Standardisation,

Ministry of Defence —Member.

6 4. Bindery

Not applicable

Not applicable Assistant

Rs. 3050-75- 3950-80-4590.

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

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

Not applicable.

Not applicable Not applicable

By absorption.

Absorption : Group 'D" employees of Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Sen ice Organisations with five years regular service and possessing the follow- ing educational qualifications and experience .—

(I) Klh Standard pass or equivalent qualification.

(2) Two years experience in Bookbinding, and subject to qualifying in

the trade test.

Not applicable

[F. No. A/3400M/CAO/R-U1

N K. PHUKAN. D\ Chief Administrative Officer200 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 41 201 202 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 203 204 THE GAZETTE! OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19, 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 205

New Delhi, the 31st January, 2001

S. R- O. 29.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Ministry of Defence, Air Headquarters (Senior Programmer and Programmer) Recruitment Rules, 1991, Ministry of Defence, Air Headquarters, Data Entry Operator (Group t' posts) Recruitment Rules, 1992 and Ministry of Defence, Air Headquarters, Data Processing Assistant (Grade 'B' posts) Recruitment Rules, 1994. except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Senior Programmer, Programmer, Data Processing Assistant Grade 'B'and Data Entry Operator Grade 'D' in Air Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, namely :—

1. Short title and commencement—(1) These niles may be called the Ministry of Defence, Air Headquarters (Senior Programmer, Programmer, Data Processing Assistant Grade 'B'and Data Entry Operator Grade 'D') Recruit- ment Rules, 2001.

572GI/2001-6206 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit, 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 posts :

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 and 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, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the 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

Classification Scale of pay

Name of post Number of posts

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

I. Senior

Age limit for direct recruits

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

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

(7) (6)

(5)

Not applicable.

• Not-

applicable

Rs. 10000-325-

15200

Programmer

l*(2001) •Subject to variation dependent on work- load.

General Cen- tral Service Group 'A', Gazetted, Non- Ministerial Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

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

(9) (8)

Not applicable.

Period of probation, if any

Method of recruitment. Whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by depu- tation or by absorption and percentage of the posts to be filled by various methods (10)

(11)

By promotion/deputation Not applicable.

407

In case of recruitment by promotion or If a Departmental Promotion Committee . deputation or absorption, grades from exists, what is its composition which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made

Circumstances in which Union Public Service Com- mission is to be consulted in making recruitment

(13)

(14)

(12)

Not applicable.

Promotion/Deputation Officers of the CentraiyState Government :— (a) (i) holding anlogous posts on regular

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary.

basis; or

(ii) with five years' regular service in post in the scale of Rs. 8000-13500 or equivalent; and

(b) Prosscssing the following educational

qualifications and experience :—

(a) (i) Master's degree in Computer applica- tions/Computer Science or Master of Technology (with specialisation in computer application) or Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Technology of a recognised University or equivalent.

(ii) Five years' experience of electronic data processing work out of which at least two years experience should be in actual programming.

(b) (i) Degree in Computer Application/ Computer Science or degree in Elec- tronics/Electronics and Communica- tion Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent.

(ii) Seven years' experience of electronic data processing work out which at least three years experience should be in actual programming.

(c) (i) Master's degree of a recognised Uni- versity or equivalent or degree in En- gineering of a recognised University or equivalent.

(ii) Eight years' experience of electronic data processing work out of which at least four years' experience should be in actual computer programming.

(d) (i) 'A' level diploma under DOEACC programme or Post Graduate diploma in Computer application offered under University Programme/post28" THS GAZETTE OF OftWA^ NtARCH 10,2G01/PHALGUNA 19,1922 [PXAf I I ^ S E C. 41 (12) polytechnic diploma in Computer ap- plications awarded by State Council of Technical Education or equivalent, (ii) Eight years'experience of electronic data processing work out of which at least four years experience should be in actual programming. II. The departmental programme with five years' regular service in the grade will also be considered alongwith out- siders and in case he is selected for appointment to the post, the same shall be deemed to have been filled by pro- motion.

The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appoint- ment by promotion. (Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this ap- pointment in the same or some other organisation/department of the Cen- tral Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputa- tion shall be not exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications).

(5)

(6)

(7) (3)

(4)

(1)

Not applicable.

2. Programmer

Selection- cum-senioritj

Rs. 8000-275-

13500

GeneraJ Cen- tral service Group 'A', Gazetted, Non- Mim'sterial

(2) l*(2001) * Subject to variation dependent on work- load.

(10)

(9)

(11)

(8)

Two years

By promotion.

Not applicable

(14)

(13)

(12)

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary.

Group 'A' Departmental Committee (for promotion) consisting of:— 1. Chairman/Member,

Union Public Service Commission

—Chairman

2. Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative

Officer, Ministry of Defence

Promotion Data Processing Assistant Grade 'B' with five years regular service in the grade. Note : Where juniors who have com- pleted their qualifying/eligibility scr- vicc-tfrc~being considered for promo-

—Member209 (B) (12)

tion, their seniors shall also be consi- 3. Officer of the status of Group Captain or

dered provided they are not short of

equivalent from Air Headquarters,

the requisite qualifying/eligibility ser- Ministry of Defence —Member

vice by more the half of such qualify- Group 'A' Departmental promotin Committee

fng/eligibility service or two years, (for considering confirmation).

Whichever is less, and have success- 1. Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative

fully compltcd their probation period Officer, Ministry of Defence

for promotion to the next higher grade

—Chiarman

alongwith their juniors who have 2. Director/Deputy Secretary Administra-

already completed such qualifying/ tively concerned, Ministry of Defence

eligibility service.

—Member

3. Officer of the status of Group Captain

or equivalent from Air Headquarters,

Ministry of Defence —Member

(7)

(5)

(6)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(1)

3t applicable 5*(2OO1) General cen- Rs. 6500-200- Selection Not exceeding 30 N<

3. Data Pro-

•Subject to

10500

tral Service

years

cessing

cum

variation Group ' B\

Note 1 : Relaxable for

Assistant

seniority

dependent Gazetted,

Government servants

Grade 'B'

on work- Non-

upto five years in accor-

load.

Ministerial

dance with the instruc-

tions or orders issued by

the Central Government.

Note 2 : The crucial date

for determining 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,

Nagaland, Tripura,

Sikkim, Ladakh Division

of Jammu and Kashmir

State, Lahaul and Spiti

Districts and Pangi Sub-

Divisjon of Chamba dis-

trict of Himachal Pradesh,

Andaman and Nicobar

Island or the Union Terri-

tory of Lakshadweep).

210 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : MARCH 10, 2001/PHALGUNA 19. 1922 IPART II—SEC. 41

(10)

(8)

(9)

(11)

Essential: A (i) Master's degree in Computer

Two years for direct recrucits

(i) 66.66% Promotion failing which by direct recuntment

(ii) 33.34% direct

recruitment.

Applications/Computer Science or Master of Technology with speciali- sation in Computer Applications or Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology in compter enginee- ring/computer science/computer technology from a recognised Uni- versity or equivalent.

Age : No Educational Qualifica- tion : Yes The essential qualifications prescribed for direct recruits under column (8) will not apply to officers in the feeder grade holding the post of Dat Entry Operator grade 'D' on regular basis on the date of notification of these revised rules.

B (i) Degree in computer applications/ computer science or degree in electronics/electronics and commu- nications engineering from a recognised University or equivalent, (ii) Two years expericcncc in elec- tronic data processing work includ- ing expericencc in actual program- ming.

C (i) Master's degree of a recognised University or equivalent or degree in engineering of a recognised Uni- versity or equivalent, (ii) Three years experience on elec- tronic data processing work including experience in actual programming.

D (i) 'A' level diploma under DOEACC Programme or Post graduate diploma in Computer application offer under University programme/Post poly- technic diploma in Computer appli- cation awarded by State Council of Technical Education or equivalent, (ii) Three years experience on Elec- tronic Data Processing work includ- ing experience in actual program- ming.

Note 1: The qualifications are relaxable at the discretion of the Union Public Service Commission in case of candi- dates otherwise well qualified. Note 2 : The qualification(s) regarding experience is/are relaxable at the dis- cretion of the Union Public Service Commission in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, if, at any stage of selection, the Union Public Service Commission is of the opinion thai suf- ficient number of candidates from these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them211 (12) [Promotion : t)ata Entry Operator Grade 'D' with three years regular service in the grade.

(13)

(14)

Group 'D' Departmental Promotion Com- mittee (for considering Promotion and confirmation) consisting of :— 1. Director, Office of the Joint Secretary

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission necessary while making direct recruitment.

and Chief Administrative Officer

Ministry of Defence —Chairman

Note : Where juniors who have com- pleted theii qualifying/eligibility ser- vice are being considered for promo- tion, their seniors shall also be consi- dered provided they arc not short of the requisite qualifying/eligibility ser- vice by more than half of such qualify- ing/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have success- fully completed their probation period for promption to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/ eligibility service.

(3)

(4) (1) 4 Data

Els. 5500-175- 9000/- Entry Operator Grade 'D'

(2) 8+(2001) •Subject to variation dependent on work- load.

General Cen- 1 tral Service ! Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non- Ministerial

(9)

Not applicable (8) Not apiicable

(12)

Promotion : Data Entry Operator Grade 'B¹ with six years regular service in the grade.

Note : Where juniors who'have com- pleted their qualifying/eligibility ser- vice are being considered for promo- tion, their seniors shall also be consi- dered provided they are not short of Lhe requisite qualifying/eligibility ser- vice by more than half of such qualify- ing/eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have success- fully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade alongwith their juniors who have already completed such qualifying/ eligibility service.

2. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Air Head- quarters, Ministry of Defence

—Member

3. Under Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Defence—Member (To be nominated by Establishment Division, Minstry of Defence.

(6)

(5)

Not applicable

(7) r Not applicable Selcction- cum- scniority

(10) T^vo years

(U) By Promotion

(14)

(13)

Consultation with Union Public Service Commission not necessary.

Group ' 6' Departmental Promotion Com- mittee (for condisering Promotion and confirmation) consisting of:— 1. Deputy Chief, Administrative Officer, Office of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence —Chairman

2. Officer of the status of Civilian Staff Officer or equivalent from Air Head- quarters, Ministry of Defence

-—Member

ned

3. Under Secretary Administratively concer Ministry of Defence —Member (To be nominated by Establishment Division, of Minstry of Defence.

[F. No. A/85268/CAO/R-II] N.K. PHUKAN, Dy: Chief Administrative Officer212 THE GAZETTE OFINDIA: MARCH 10,2001/PHALGUNA19,1922 [PART II—SEC. 4] 213 572GI/2001—7114 THE GAZETTE OFttfolA .MARCH 10,20G1/PHALGUNA19,1922 [PARJ II—⪼ 4] 215 216 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: MARCH-10,2001/PHALGUNA19.1922 [PATT II—SEC. 4] 217 218 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA; MARCH 10,2001/PHALGUNA19.1922 [PMU II—SEC. 4] 219 New Delhi, the 4th January, 2001

S.R.0.30.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 1987 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules, regulating method of recruitment rules relating Armed Forces Headquarters Clerks namely:—

1. Short title and Commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001,

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

(3) Application.—These rules shall apply to the persons holding the posts in the Upper Division Clerk Grade and Lower Division Clerk Grade in Armed Forces Headquarters or Inter Service Organisation as shown in the First Schedule.

2. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires :—

(a) "appointing authority" in relation to any Grade means the authority empowered under the Central Civil Service (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 to make appointments to that Grade, (b) "approved service" in relation to any grade means:—

(i) in respect of an officer recruited directly to that grade period or periods of regular service rendered in that grade, including period or periods of absence during which he would have held a post on regular basis in that grade but for his being on leave or otherwise not being available to hold such post from the first day of January of the year following the year in which the examination for direct recruitment was held;

(ii) in respect of an officer recruited to that grade through departmental examination, period or periods of regular service rendered in that grade including period or periods of absence during which he would have held a post on regular basis in that grade but for his being on leave or otherwise not available to hold such post, from the first day of January of the year for which such examination was held;

(iii) in respect of an officer recruited to that grade on the basis of length of service in the lower grade, period or periods of regular service rendered in that grade, including period or periods of absence during which he would have held a post on regular basis in that grade but for his being on leave or otherwise not being available to hold such post, from that first dav of January of the year for which the recruitment was made:

Provided that where there is a delay of more than ninety days in joining an appointment, in any of the cases mentioned in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above, such delay should not be due to any fault on the pa^t of the Officer

(c) "cadre controlling authority" in relation to the members of the service means the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer in the Ministry of Defence,

(d) "direct recruit" means a person recruited to the Lower Division Grade on the basis of a Competitive examination held by the Staff Selection Commission;

(e) "duty post" in relation to any Grade means a post of that Grade included in the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service;

(f) "Government" means the Central Government;

(g) "Grade" means any of the Grades specified in rule 3;

(h) "Permanent Officer" in relation to any Grade means a person who has been confirmed in the entry grade;

(i) "Schedule" means a Schedule to these rules;

(j) "Service" means the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service;

(k) "other backward classes" means the castes/communities notified by the Government from time to time for the purpose of reservation in services/posts in the Government of India;

(1) "Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes" shall have the same meaning as are assigned to them in clause (24) and (25) respectively at Article 366 of the Constitution of India;

(m) "Rules" means the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001;

220 THEGAZETTEOFINDIA:MARCH10,2001/PHALGUNA19?1922 [PART II—SEC. 4]

(n) "Select List" in relation to upper Division Cleik and Lower Division Cierk means the list prepared for promotion to the respective grades to fill the existing and anticipated vacancies likely to occur during the year and are decided to be rilled by promotion,

(o) "Staff Selection Commission" means the Staff Selection Commission set up by the Government; (p) 'temporary officer' in relation to any grade means a person holding and temporary or officiating appointment in that grade on the basis of his being, regularly approved for such appointment or an officer appointed to a Grade who is yet to be removed from probation;

3. Composition of the Service.— (I) There shall be two Grades in the Service, namely:—

<1) Upper Division Grade; and (i) Lower Division Grade,

(2) The posts in both the Grades shall be non-Gazetted posts classified a, Central Civil Service. Group 'C Ministerial.. The posts in both the Grades shall be non-selection posts.

4. Authorised Strength of the Service and its review:—

(1) The authorised strength of the Grades of the Service shall be as specified in the Second Schedule.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-rule (1) the Government may :—

(a) From time to time make temporary additions or alterations to the Duty posts in various grades of the service.

(b) Any post in the Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations may be encadred if the functions attached to such posts are such as require, in the opinion of the cadre controlling authority, the holder of the post to possess substantially the same qualifications, training and experience as those- necessary for the holders of duty posts in the Service or exclude from the service any duty post already included in the service.

5. Appointment to the Service .—Appointment to the Lower Division Grade of the Service shall be subject to following conditions;—

(1) Such enquiry as may be considered necessary by the Government;

(2) person is found to be free from any mental or physical defect, after such medical examination as the Govern ment may prescribe, which i s likely to interfere with the discharge of the duties of the service;

(3) 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 inio or contiactcd a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for. appointment to Service .

Provided that 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 there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

6. Duty Post to be held by Grade Officer.— Every duty post shall, unless declared to be excluded from the 'Service under rule 4 or held in abeyance for any reason, be held by any officer of the appropriate Grade.

7. Method of recruitment in the Service.— (1) The posts of Service shall be filled as shown in the Third Schedule (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Third Schedule, an officer of the Lower Division Grade, employed in any office of Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter-Services Organisations specified in the First Schedule and who has rendered not less than 8 years' continuous approved service in that grade, may be appointed, on the basis of seniority subject to rejection of the unfit, to officiate in a temporary vacancy or specified or unspecified duration in that office, for period not exceeding three months in Upper Division Grade of the Service, if the Select List for the Upper Division Grade is not available or an officer included in the Select List for that Grade is not available or cannot, for any reasons, be appointed to such vacancy :

Provided that the period of three months mentioned above, may, in exceptional cases and with the approval of the appointing authority, be extended to six months in public interest:

(3) If sufficient number of qualified candidates are not available for appointment to the Lower Division Grade on the results of competitive examinations held by the Staff Selection Commission, the vacancies may be filled either provisionally or on a regular basis in such manner as may be decided by the Government.

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(4) There Shall be reservations in filling up the vacancies in Lower Division Grade and Upper Division Grade for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes/any ofhei Categories as the case may be in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time.

8. Compassionate Appointments .- Notwithstanding anything contained in the Third Schedule, the appointing authority may fill the vacancies in the Lower Division Grade arising 'in a year, otherwise than as provided for in these rules, by appointment of a son or daughter or wife or husband or brother or sister of a Government servant who dies during the period of his service or is retired on medical grounds as per orders or instructions issued by the Government. 9. Rules for competitive examination - The rules for the competitive examinations including limited Departmental examinations held by Staff Selection Commission referred to in the Third Schedule shall be as notified by the Government (Department of Personnel and Training in the Mini stry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions) for the purpose from time to time.

10. Probation, - (1) Every person recruited to the Lower Division Grade of the Service shall initially be appointed on probation, the period of probation-being two years from the date of recruitment

(2) During probation, a member of the Service may be required to undergo such training and to pass such tests as the Government may.from time to time, prescribe.

(3) Every person appointed to the Lower Division Grade who does not pass such tests as prescribed under sub-rule (2) shall continue to-be on probation till he passes such tests or till he has been specially exempted by the Government from passing such tests. Provided that persons, against whom any departmental or legal proceedings are pending, shall continue to be on probation.

(4) The period of probation specified in sub-rule (1), may be extended or curtailed in any case, if t he appointing authority deems fit, but the total period of extension of probation shall not exceed two years or double the normal period of extension as per the¹ Government instructions issued from time to time except as specified in sub-rule (3),

11 Confirmation - Persons appointed to the Lower Division Grade shall, on completion of the probation or any extension thereof, be confirmed in the grade if considered fit and if not already confirmed in the entry grade. 12, Discharge or reversion of persons on probation -

(1) An officer appointed to the Lower Division Grade of the Service who has no lien on any post under the Government or any State Government shall, while on probation, be liable to be discharged from service at any time without notice, if.

(i) On the basis of his performance or conduct dining probation, he is considered unfit for further retention in the Service; or

(ii) on the receipt of any information relating lu his nationality, age. health educational qualifications or antecedents,' Ihc appointing authority is satisfied that he is ineligible or otherwise unfit for being a member of the Service.

(2) An officer appointed to the Lower Division Grade of the Service who holds a lien on a post under the Government or any State Government may, while on probation, be reverted to such post at any time in any of the circumstances specified in sub-rule (1).

13. Seniority.- (1) The seniority of the members of the Service on commencement of the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001, shall be the seniority in their respective grades as determined before commencement of these rules:

Provided that if seniority of any member of the Service had not been specifically determined before commencement of the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001, it shall be determined by the Government in accordance with the then prevailing rules.

Provided further that where a judgemeht or direction has already been issued by a court or tribunal with regard to refixation of seniority and related matters in the context of the rules subsisting earlier, necessary action to complete the process already initiated or action as deem fit necessary shall be taken in accordance with the rules subsisting prior to the commencement of these rules.

(2) The seniority of persons appointed to the two grades of the Service after commencement of the ^rmed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001, shall be determined in the following manner, namely ,—

572 GI/2001—8222 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: MARCH 10.2001/PHALGUN A19.1922 [PART II—SEC. 41 (b) The seniority inter-se of persons appointed to the Lower Division Grade shall be determined in the following manner, namely; -

(i) Those appointed under clause (a) (i). in column 3. against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group "C" Ministerial), in the Third Schedule to these rules, shall rank inter-se in the order in which their names are arranged in a single list by the Staff Selection Commission on the basis of their seniority m the parent Group "D" post, the employees holding posts in a higher grade shall rank senior to those in lower grade.

(ii) Those appointed under clause (a) (ii). in column 3. against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group "C" Ministerial), in the Third Schedule to these rules, shall rank intcr-se in the order of their seniority in the Lower Grade.

(iii) Those appointed under clause (b), in column 3. against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group "C" Ministerial) in the Third Schedule to these rules, shall rank intcr-sc in the order recommended by the Selection Committee or the Staff Selection Commission, as the case may be

(iv) Those appointed under clause (c). in cloumn 3 against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group "C" Ministerial). in the Third Schedule to these rules, shall rank intcr-se in the order of merit in which they arc placed on the basis of results of the competitive examinations from which they arc recruited, the recruits of an earlier competitive examination being ranked senior to die recruits of a later examination (c) The inter-se seniority of persons referred to in sub-clauses (i).(ii).(iii) and (iv) above, shall be regulated according to the quotas fixed for each of the three groups, in accordance with a roster maintained by the appointing authority, starting with one person referred to in sub-clause (ii) above, followed by two persons from sub-clause (i). followed by sixteen persons from sub-clause (iv). followed by one person from sub-clause (iii) and so on.

(d) The seniority of persons qualifying for appointment under clause (a) (i). in column 3. against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group "C" Ministerial), in the Third Schedule, in excess of the vacancies available for that year and who arc to be adjusted against the vacancies in subsequent year and those appointed in subsequent year, under clause (c), against Lower Division Clerk Grade (Group 'C Ministerial),in the Third Schedule, shall also be regulated in the manner provided in sub clause (c) above ;

Provided that the seniority of persons, in whose cases offers of appointment are revived after being cancelled, and those appointed under the provisos to clause (a) and clause, (b), in column 3 against Lower Division Clerk Grade(Group C Ministerial) in the Third Schedule to these rules, shall be such as may be determined by the Government:

Provided further that the seniority of persons appointed on a regular basis under sub-rule (3) of rule 7 shall be such, as may be determined by the Government.

(e) Persons appointed to the Grade in accordance with rule 8 shall rank inter-se according to their dates of appointment:

Provided that the persons so appointed in a particular year shall en-bloc be ranke junior to the pcrsonr recruited on the basis of competitive examination held in that year.

14. Pay .- The scales of pay attached to the two Grades of the Service shall be as follows, namely :—

(i) Upper Division Grade - Rs.4000-10(H>(XX)/-

(ii) Lower Division Grade - Rs.3050-75-3950-8O-459O/-

15. Regulation of Pay.— The pay and increments of officers of the two Grades shall be regulated in accordance with the Fundamental Rules or other rules in force relating to pay.'

16. Regulations .— The Government may make regulations not inconsistent with these rules to provide for all matters Tor which provision is necessary or expedient for the purpose of giving effect to these rules.

17. Residuary matters .—In regard to matters not specifically covered by these rules or by regulations or orders made or issued thereunder, or by special orders, the members of the Service shall be governed by the rules, regulations, and orders applicable to the Civil Services in general.

18. Power to relax.—Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient soAto 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.

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19. 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, the Other Backward Classes and other special categories of person in accordance with the orders issued by the Government in this regard.

20. Interpretation .—If any question arises relating to the interpretation of these rules or the regulations made thereunder it shall be referred to the Government for decision.

21. Overriding effect of the rules.—Any rales or orders in force immediately before commencement of these rules shall not apply to the extent they are inconsistent or repugnant to these rules.

22. Composition of Departmental Promotion Committee.—The composition of Departmental Promotion Committee for the Service shall be as indicated in the Fourth Schedule.

FIRST SCHEDULE

[(See Rule 20)]

Names of the Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations to whom the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service Rules, 2001, shall apply.

(a) 1, Army Headquarters

2. Naval Headquarters

3. Air Headquarters

(b) Inter-Service Organisations of the Ministry of Defence

1. Armed Forces Film and Photo Division

2. Central Monitoring Organisation

3. Defence Research and Development Organisation

4. Defence Production Liaison Cell

5. Directorate General of Defence Estate

6. Directorate of Planning and Coordination

7. Directorate of Public Relations, including Sainik Samachar

8. Directorate of Standardisation

9. Directorate of technical development & Production (Air)

10. Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services

11. Directorate General of Quality Assurance

12. Directorate General of National Cadet Corps

13. Directorate General of Resettlement

14. Historical Division

15 Kcndriya Sainik Board

16. Joint Cipher Bureau

17. Ministry of Defence Distribution Section

18. Ministry of Defence Library

19. National Defence College

20. Office of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Office

21. School of Foreign Languages

22. Security Officer

23. Service Sports Control Board22* THE GAZETTE OFlNDIA: MARCH 10,2001/PHALGUNA19,1922 [PART I I ^ S E C. 4] 24 Radar and Communication Project Office

25. Heavy Vehicles Factories Cell

26. Exhibition Organisation Csll

27. Ordnance Factories Cell

28. Research and Assessment Centre

29. ATVP

SECOND SCHEDULE

(See Rule 4)

Authorised strength of the various Grade^of the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service.

1. Upper Division Grade — 1759

2 Lower Division Grade — 2040 (including leave reserve)

Third Schedule

(See rule 7)

Rules for the filing the duty posts in the service

Recruitment

SI. No.

Eligibility condition

Grade and Classi- fication

(2)

(4)

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(3)

Upper Division Grade (Group'C¹ Ministerial)

vacancies shall be filled in the following inanner namely:— (a) Seventy Five percent of vacancies shall be filled by promotion from offices of Lower Division Grade who are eligibile for appointment to that grade, in the order of their Seniority subject to rejection of the unfit;

Provided that any person appointed to Lower Division Grade of the service shall be eligible for promotion to Upper Division grade only if he has successfully completed tho probation and has either passed the typing test, or has been exempted in accordance with the prescribed procedure, from passing it: Provided further that where juniors

who have completed their qualifying/eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying/ eligibility service by more than half of such requisite qualifying/eligibility service or two years whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation and has either passed the typing test or has been exempted in

Minimum 8 years continuous approved service in lower Division Grade. Note:(l) Incase persons with 8 years service are not available for promotion, post may be filled from amongst persons who were holding the post of lower Division Grade on regular basis on the date of commencement of theserulcs, with not less than 5 years continous approved service. Note 2 : For preparing the select list of Upper Division Grade, approved service for the purpose of promotion to the Upper Division225 (4)

accordance with the presenbed procedure, from passing it.

(b) Twenty Five percent of the vacancies shall be filled from amongst persons of the Lower Division Gade selected on the results of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination held by the Staff Selection Commission in the order of their merit. Unfilled vacancies of this quota shall be diverted to Seniority quota as specified in clause (a) above. Note : For the purpose of determining inter-se seniority in the Upper Division Clerk Grade a select list shall be prepared every year indicating the names of persons as per the vacancies filled by including three persons from the category (a) above followed by one person from the category (b) and so on.

Grade shall be calculated as on 1st January of the year for which the select list is prepared. On the crucial date must have rendered not less than 5 years approved continuous service in the Lower Division Clerk Grade; Provided that if he had been appointed to the Lower Division Grade on the result of the Competitive. Examinations including Limited Departmental Examinations, the result of such Examinations should have been announced not less than five years before the crucial date and he should have rendered not less than 4 years of approved continuous service in the grade on the crucial date.

jl Lower Division vacancies shall be filled in the following manner, namely .—

Grade (Group 'C Ministerial)

Minimum 5 years service in a Group post or in any his grade on regular basis.

(a) Fifteen per cent of vacancies shall be filled by promotion of Group' D' employees bome on regular establishment of the Headquarters and Inter Service Organisations referred to in the First Schedule in the following manner, namely:—

(i) Ten percent of the Vacancies may be filled on the basis of qualifying examination held for this purpose by the Staff Selection Commission, in accordance with rules notified by Government from time to time; and (ii) Five per cent of the vacancies shall be filled on the basis of seniority, subject to the rejection of the unfit, from amongst Group D' employees who have passed the Matriculation or an equivalent examination of a recognised Board or University;

Provided that if sufficient

number of persons are not available, the vacancies shall be filled in the226 THE GAZETTE OFINDIA: MARCH 10,2001/PHALGUNA19,1922 [PART II—SEC. 41 manner prescribed in clause (c) Provided further that if more employees than the number of vacancies available under this clause, qualify at the qualifying examination, such excess employees shall be considered for filling the vacancies arising in the subsequent years, so that the employees qualifying at an earlier examination are considered before those who qualify at a later examination.

(b) Five per cent of the vacancies may be filled from amongst outstanding sports persons to be recruited in accordance with the instructions and procedures laid down for this purpose by the Government:

Provided that if sufficient number

of persons arc not available, the vacancies shall be filled in the manner prescribed in clause (c).

(c) Remaining vacancies as may be determined by the appointing authority in accordance with provisos to clause (a) and (b) above and rule 8 shall be filled by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination held for the purpose by the Staff Selection Commission in accordance with the rules notified by Government from time to time.

FOURTH SCHEDULE

(See Rule 22)

Departmental Promotion Committee (for promotion/confirmation)

1. Senior Administrative Officer,

Office of the Joint Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence — Chairman

2. Civilian StaffOfficers each from

Army Headquarters, Naval Head- quarters and Air Headquarters, Ministry of Defence — Members

Note : A member belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Lady member may also co-opted as member if no such persons are already members of the Departmental Promotion Committee.

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N. K. PHUKAN, Dy. Chief Administrative Officer227

New Delhi, the 29th December, 2000

S.R.O. 31.—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 Ministry of Defence. Army Headquarters, Master General of Ordinance Branch, Procurement Progressing Organisation (Accounts Assistant) Recruitment Rules, 1992, namely :—

1 (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters, Master General of Ordnance Branch, Procurement Progressing Organisation (Accounts Assistant) Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2000.

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

2. In the Schedule to the Ministry of Defence, Army Headquarters, Master General of Ordnance-Branch, Pro- curement Progressing Organisation (Accounts Assistant) Recruitment Rules, 1992,—

( I) in c o l u mn 4, f or t he e x i s t i ng e n t r y, t he f o l l o w i ng s h a ll be s u b s t i t u t e d, n a m e ly

•—

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"Rs. 5500-175-9000",

(ii) in column 11 for the existing heading and entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely :—

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

"'By deputation".

(iii) in column 12 for the existing heading and entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted namely:—

"In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption grades from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made".

Deputation : Officers holding the posts of Subordinate Accounts Service Accountants or Subordinate Ac- counts Service passed Clerks from any of the Organised Central Accounts Departments with three years' experience in cash, accounts and budget work and possessing a degree in Commerce from a recognised University or equivalent.

Note : Period of deputation including period of deputation in anolher ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some oihcr organisation/department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.

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N. K. PHUKAN, Dy. Chief Administrative Officer Note: Principal rules published vide S.R.O. 185 dated 17th June, 1992 in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section4 Printed by the Manager. Oovt. of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi) lOOf \ and Published by the Controller of Publications, Dolhi-110054 — 2001