APAR of CSS Officers-Communication of entries

It has come to notice of DOPT that in some cases the original APARs are being handed over to the concerned officers for representation if any. 

The department O.M dated 14.05.2009 provides for communication of the full APAR to the concerned officer after the report is complete which means that a copy of the APAR is to be communicated for representation, if any. 

It has not been provided that the original APAR is to be handed over to the concerned officer for representation.

Download DOPT Office Memorandum No: 22/12/2009-CS.I(CR) dt 04.5.11