Submit Your IPR by January 31, 2025: DoPT Reminder to Officers

In a directive dated December 30, 2024, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reminded all Central Civil Services and Posts officers to submit their Annual Immovable Property Returns (IPR) for the year 2024 by January 31, 2025. This timely submission is crucial for compliance with Rule 18 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and associated executive instructions.

Why Is Filing IPR Important?

The IPR is a mandatory disclosure that enables the government to ensure transparency and accountability among its employees. Officers must submit these returns to their cadre-controlling authority in the prescribed format and mode. Any failure to adhere to this requirement can lead to disciplinary action, including the denial of vigilance clearance, which is necessary for:

Inclusion in the offer list
Empanelment
Ex-India study leave
Deputations or their extensions
Appointments to sensitive posts
Post-retirement commercial employment
Premature repatriation from deputation
Retirement under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS)

The directive also highlights that non-compliance impacts officers’ ability to access key career benefits and retirement-related privileges.

Persistent Non-Compliance Issues

Despite repeated instructions and reminders, several officers fail to meet the stipulated deadlines, causing delays in their vigilance clearances for various purposes. This trend underscores the need for stricter adherence and awareness regarding the repercussions of late submission.

Call to Action for Departments

The directive calls upon all ministries, departments, and related organizations to ensure their officers are sensitized to the importance of timely IPR submission. Authorities have been urged to issue necessary directions, ensuring all officers comply by January 31, 2025.

For more details, refer to the official notice from the DoPT.