Deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Governments/UTs – Modification in guidelines: DOPT

Deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Governments/UTs – Modification in guidelines: DOPT OM dt 13.08.2024

No 6/8/2023-Pers. Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) Pt.XV(Part)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 13th August, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Deputation of Group ‘A’ Officers of the Central Government to State Governments/UTs- Modification in guidelines – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the D/o Personnel & Training’s O.M No. 6/8/2023-Pers. Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) Pt.XV dated 15.03.2024 on the subject mentioned above.

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

3. It was indicated in para 3(xix) of the OM that the Cadre Controlling Authorities shall consider all cases of deputation of Group ‘A’ officers of Central Govt. to .State Government/ UT including PSUs/Autonomous were requested to consider all cases of deputation of Group ‘A’ officers of Central Government to State Government/UT including PSUs/Autonomous. Bodies/Statutory Bathes/Universities/Local Bodies under the State Govt./UT Administration, keeping in view the guidelines contained in the OM and submit such cases to this Department, along with the approval of the Minister in-Charge for consideration and approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

4. It is, however, observed that except a few cases ‘referred by the administrative Ministries/Departments Concerned, this Department has not received details of cases which are due for review in the light of the instructions issued vide this Department’s OM dated 15.03.2024. .

5. It is impressed upon Ministries/Departments/ Offices to. ensure strict compliance of the instructions issued vide this Departments O.M ,No, 6/8/2023- Pers .Policy (Deputation/Re-employment) dated 15.03.2024. They are once again requested to review all the cases due for review in light of these instructions and submit the same, along with the approval of the Minister in-Charge, for consideration of the designated Committee and approval of the ACC. Ministries/Departments/Offices are also requested to provide list of the cases due for review in the wake of the said instructions and furnish details of such cases in the enclosed proforma by 20.08.2024 positively at the email address — m.kumarl [email protected].

(Mahesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India

Source: DOPT