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Nevertheless, after the Lockdown has been removed, if the time left to complete the assignment is less than 15 days, the processes should be completed within 15 days
F.No.11012/09/2016 – Estt.A-III
Government of India
Department of Personnel and Training
(Establishment A-III Desk)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 30th March, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject – Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972- reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Central Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1965 [CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965] and Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 [CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972] and the instructions issued under these Rules wherein certain time-limes have been prescribed for various activities/ events/ procedures relating to procedures under the said Rules. For instance, in the said Rules/instructions, time limits have been prescribed for the following : –
- Review of order of suspension before its expiry date [Rule 10(6) of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965]
- Submission of written statement of defence on the charge-sheet by the charged officer [Sub Rule 4 in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
- issuance of charge-sheet once a decision is taken by the Disciplinary Authority to initiate Disciplinary proceedings. [DoP&T’s O.M. No. 425/04/2012-AVD-N(A) dated 29.11.2012],
- completion of Inquiry and submission of report by the Inquiring Authority [Sub rule (24) in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965]
- disciplinary proceedings initiated against a Pensioner shall not be in respect of an event which took place four years before such initiation.[Rule 9 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972]
- Acceptance of notice of VRS under Rule 48A of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 (The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive)
2. Consequent upon the outbreak of COVID-19, and considering the unprecedented situation of the Lockdown w.e.f. 24th March 2020, it may not be feasible to adhere to the timelines prescribed in the said Rules and to the instructions issued under the Rules. It has accordingly been decided not to count the period of the Lockdown for the purposes of adherence to the prescribed timelines, including those listed above. For example, if the due date for completing a process/ work/ event at the start of the Lockdown falls after 20 days, then the due date will get postponed by the number of Lockdown days and the same number (20) of days will be available to complete the work after the Lockdown is lifted.
3. However, after the Lockdown is lifted, if the time left to complete the task is less than 15 days, then the processes may be allowed to be completed within 15 days.
In addition, timelines may have been prescribed for receipt of applications for direct recruitment, deputation, etc. Where the last date of receipt of application for direct recruitment, deputation etc. falls within the period of the Lockdown, the last date shall be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown. Similarly, the time limits prescribed in the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, for various purposes shall also be extended by the number of days of the Lockdown.
These instructions are applicable only in such cases where there is an intervening Lockdown period and it will not be applicable otherwise.
(Sujata Chaturvedi)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India
Source: DoPT
Kb rout says
There should be a notification regarding cancellation of lockdown period from the absence of duties for employees stranded outside their headquarter due to inability in returning after leave, courier duties, transfer to the new station, etc.
rajesh ranjan says
What about someone retiring on 31st March 2020 but unable to vacate, leave station & make return travel on 1st April after superannuation. Especially central government officials posted abroad, whose stay & other expenses are borne by the government till the date of his/her in service.
R.Mahadevan says
Belongs to Puducherry Union Territory.Rtd.on Superannuation on 30/06/1996 as Stores Supdt., from the Office of EE(B&R), PWD., Karaikal as Stores.Supdt., in the scale of Rs.2000/.So far not sanctioned with a special increment.pl.take action in this regard.
Sunil says
Sir, plz intimate if there is any direction from the Government for regularising the period of absence in respect of those employees who could not join their duties after completion of the leave period due to lockdown.
DIPAK KUMAR says
Sir, plz intimate if there is any direction from the Government for regularising the period of absence in respect of those employees who could not join their duties after completion of leave period due to lock down.
Vikram singh says
There is no provision in const of India for health emergency only ordinance can be invoked for amendment of constitution of India
Shibu Nandi says
If any employs treat to DIES NON. How to relief this period.
DR BIJAN KUMAR DEY says
Please suggest what Doctors above 60 years with comorbid conditions like diabetes and hypertension should do at this juncture?
Can he go to the hospital regularly?
What are the government orders for in-service Medical officers who are senior citizens working in government hospitals? Thanks.
DR BIJAN KUMAR DEY
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