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Friday, May 9, 2025

Article 309 of the Constitution of India - Recruitment & Service conditions of Government Servants

 


  • Article 309 of the Constitution of India — Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State


  • Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Acts of the appropriate Legislature may regulate the recruitment, and conditions of service of persons appointed, to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State:


  • Provided that it shall be competent for the President or such person as he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union, and for the Governor of a State or such person as he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State, to make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to such services and posts until provision in that behalf is made by or under an Act of the appropriate Legislature under this article, and any rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any such Act.


What it says:

  • Parliament (for central services) or State Legislature (for state services) can make laws about:

    • Recruitment

    • Service conditions of government employees

Until such laws are made:

  • The President (for Union) or Governor (for State) can make rules on these matters.

  • These rules remain valid until replaced or changed by a law made by Parliament or State Legislature.

Why it matters:

  • Provides legal authority to frame service rules.

  • Ensures smooth functioning of public services even before formal laws are made.

अनुच्छेद 309 — संघ या राज्य की सेवा में नियुक्त व्यक्तियों की भर्ती और सेवा की शर्तें


संविधान के उपबंधों के अधीन, उपयुक्त विधानमंडल के अधिनियम, संघ या किसी राज्य के कार्यों के संबंध में लोक सेवा और पदों पर नियुक्त व्यक्तियों की भर्ती और सेवा की शर्तों का विनियमन कर सकते हैं:


परंतु, जब तक इस अनुच्छेद के अधीन उपयुक्त विधानमंडल के अधिनियम द्वारा या उसके अधीन इस विषय में उपबंध नहीं किया जाता, तब तक संघ के कार्यों के संबंध में सेवाओं और पदों के मामले में राष्ट्रपति या उसके द्वारा निर्देशित व्यक्ति, और राज्य के कार्यों के संबंध में सेवाओं और पदों के मामले में राज्यपाल या उसके द्वारा निर्देशित व्यक्ति, ऐसी सेवाओं और पदों पर नियुक्त व्यक्तियों की भर्ती और सेवा की शर्तों का विनियमन करने के लिए नियम बना सकेंगे; और इस प्रकार बनाए गए कोई भी नियम किसी ऐसे अधिनियम के उपबंधों के अधीन प्रभावी होंगे।

क्या कहता है:

  • संसद (केंद्र के लिए) या राज्य विधानमंडल (राज्य के लिए) ये विषय तय कर सकते हैं:

    • भर्ती (recruitment)

    • सरकारी कर्मचारियों की सेवा शर्तें (service conditions)

जब तक कानून नहीं बनता:

  • राष्ट्रपति (केंद्र के लिए) या राज्यपाल (राज्य के लिए) नियम बना सकते हैं।

  • ये नियम तब तक मान्य रहेंगे, जब तक संसद या विधानमंडल का कानून नहीं बन जाता।

महत्व क्यों है:

  • सेवा नियमों को बनाने का कानूनी आधार देता है।

  • सरकारी सेवाओं की कार्यप्रणाली में कोई रुकावट नहीं आती, भले ही कानून बाद में बने।

Excerpts:

“Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Acts of the appropriate Legislature may regulate the recruitment, and conditions of service of persons appointed, to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State:
Provided that it shall be competent for the President or such person as he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union, and for the Governor of a State or such person as he may direct in the case of services and posts in connection with the affairs of the State, to make rules regulating the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to such services and posts until provision in that behalf is made by or under an Act of the appropriate Legislature under this article, and any rules so made shall have effect subject to the provisions of any such Act.”


Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Defense Counsel - D&AR Disciplinary & Appeal Rules 1968

 













Defense Counsel - D&AR Disciplinary & Appeal Rules 1968


Category 

No of Cases

Same Zonal Railway  / All Zonal Railways

Serving Employee

3

Same Zonal Railway

Retired Employee

7

Any Zonal Railway

Trade Union Official

Unlimited

Same Zonal Railway


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Fortuitous Vs Non-fortuitous Service

 


Fortuitous Service Vs Non-fortuitous Service


  • In Indian Railways, Fortuitous Service and Non-fortuitous Service related to their appointments, promotions, seniority, pension etc.

 

Fortuitous Service:


  • Temporary Nature: Refers to service rendered by an employee such as a temporary arrangement or officiating in a higher post for a short period.


  • Not Initially Regularized: In many cases, fortuitous service is not initially counted towards benefits like seniority, promotions, or pension. The service may later be regularized if the employee is formally appointed or confirmed in the post through a proper selection process.


Non-fortuitous Service:


  • Planned or Regular in Nature: Non-fortuitous service refers to regular as part of their substantive appointment.


  • Fully Countable: Countable for Seniority, promotions, Pension etc. 


 Fortuitous Vs Non-fortuitous

Fortuitous Service

Non-fortuitous Service

Temporary 

Regular

Officiating / Ad hoc

Substantive 

Not counted for benefits such as Seniority, Promotion, Pension etc.

Counted for benefits such as Seniority, Promotion, Pension etc.




Friday, October 18, 2024

सेवानिवृत्त रेलवे कर्मचारियों की पुनः नियुक्ति Re-engagement of Retired Railway Staff

 

Re-engagement of Retired Railway Staff

Source: Railway Board Letter No. E(NG)II/2024/RC-4/9dated 15.10.2024 (RBE 96/2024) click for the RB Letter  

Key Points: 

  1. Eligibility: Non-gazetted retired railway staff from Pay Level-1 to Pay Level-7 

  2. Authority: GMs

  3. Medical Fitness: Re-engaged staff must be medically fit as per existing practices.

  4. Restrictions: Safety related Retirement Scheme / LARSGESS - Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff  - Not eligible

  5. Free from DAR / Vigilance cases

  6. APAR Criteria: Last 5 APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports)  - Minimum Good grading. 

  7. Age Limit: 65 years. 

  8. Remuneration: Difference between the last drawn Pay and the Basic Pension. No increments, DA & HRA. 

  9. Leave: 1.5 days for every completed month.  No carry forward to next year. 

  10. Duration: Initially for 1 year.  It is extended for 1 year based on performanceInitial engagement subject to maximum of 65 years of age. .

  11. Replacement: Re-engaged staff will be relieved upon the joining of candidates from RRBs - Railway Recruitment Boards

  12. Restrictions on Powers: Re-engaged staff cannot hold charge of a unit or exercise financial or safety certification powers. No D&AR powers. 

  13. Suggestions: Re-engaged staff may recommend their suggestions on financial & service matters to the regular staff / officers. 

  14. Integrity: The integrity of re-engaged staff must be verified.

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सेवानिवृत्त रेलवे कर्मचारियों की पुनः नियुक्ति


मुख्य बिंदु:


  1. पात्रता: वेतन स्तर-1 से वेतन स्तर-7 तक गैर-राजपत्रित सेवानिवृत्त रेलवे कर्मचारी

  2. प्राधिकरण: जीएम

  3. मेडिकल फिटनेस: पुनः नियोजित कर्मचारी मौजूदा प्रथाओं के अनुसार चिकित्सकीय रूप से फिट होना चाहिए।

  4. प्रतिबंध: सुरक्षा संबंधी सेवानिवृत्ति योजना / LARSGESS - सुरक्षा कर्मचारियों के लिए गारंटीकृत रोजगार के लिए उदारीकृत सक्रिय सेवानिवृत्ति योजना - पात्र नहीं

  5. DAR / सतर्कता मामलों से मुक्त

  6. APAR मानदंड: अंतिम 5 APAR (वार्षिक प्रदर्शन मूल्यांकन रिपोर्ट) - न्यूनतम अच्छी ग्रेडिंग।

  7. आयु सीमा: 65 वर्ष।

  8. पारिश्रमिक: अंतिम आहरित वेतन और मूल पेंशन के बीच का अंतर। कोई वेतन वृद्धि, डीए और एचआरए नहीं।

  9. छुट्टी: प्रत्येक पूर्ण महीने के लिए 1.5 दिन। अगले वर्ष के लिए आगे नहीं बढ़ाया जाएगा।

  10. अवधि: शुरू में 1 वर्ष के लिए। इसे प्रदर्शन के आधार पर 1 वर्ष के लिए बढ़ाया जाता है। प्रारंभिक नियुक्ति अधिकतम 65 वर्ष की आयु के अधीन है।

  11. प्रतिस्थापन: आरआरबी - रेलवे भर्ती बोर्ड से उम्मीदवारों के शामिल होने पर पुनः नियुक्त कर्मचारियों को कार्यमुक्त कर दिया जाएगा। शक्तियों पर प्रतिबंध: पुनः नियुक्त कर्मचारी किसी इकाई का प्रभार नहीं संभाल सकते हैं या वित्तीय या सुरक्षा प्रमाणन शक्तियों का प्रयोग नहीं कर सकते हैं। कोई डीएंडएआर शक्तियां नहीं। सुझाव: पुनः नियुक्त कर्मचारी वित्तीय और सेवा मामलों पर अपने सुझाव नियमित कर्मचारियों/अधिकारियों को दे सकते हैं। ईमानदारी: पुनः नियुक्त कर्मचारियों की ईमानदारी की पुष्टि की जानी चाहिए।

-समाप्तः-


Sunday, October 13, 2024

Railway Quarters - Retention Policy 2024

 



Railway Quarters - Retention Policy


Source: RBE 87/2024 dated 06.06.2024 - Click here


Features: 


  • Transfers to unpopular locations:  Employees transferred on administrative grounds to unpopular locations can retain their quarters at the previous posting location if their children are in Class 6th to post-graduation, or their spouse is a permanent government employee in the same city.

 

  • Preferential Allotment: Upon completing two years at unpopular locations, employees are eligible for preferential quarter allotment at the new posting location within six months.

 

  • Posted to Difficult Projects: Employees posted to difficult project areas can retain their quarters at the previous posting location until project completion or the end of their tenure.

 

  • For DRMs: Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) can retain quarters if children are in school (Class 6th to post-graduation) or their spouse works in the same city.

 

  • On Permanent Transfer: Quarters can be retained for 8 months after a permanent transfer, extendable by 3 months in special cases.

 

  • On Deputation: Railway staff on deputation to Central Ministries or eligible organizations may retain their quarters until they are allotted General Pool Residential Accommodation.

 

  • On Medical Grounds: Quarters can be retained on medical grounds under certain conditions.

 

  • For Retirement and Other Special Cases: Policies for retention beyond superannuation, voluntary retirement, and other specific scenarios, such as study leave and deputation abroad, are outlined.




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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Risk Allowance - Establishment Rules

 



Risk Allowance - Establishment Rules 


  • Source: 1. RBE No. 30/2021 dated 13.04.2021 

             2. DOPT OM No.A-27018/02/2022-Estt.(AL) dated 02.09.2022 

  • Admissible for: The employees who engaged in hazardous duties or whose work will have a deleterious (harmful, injurious or hurtful) effect on health over a period of time 

  • 7th CPC (Central Pay Commission) Revised Rates - Admissible w.e.f., 03.11.2020 

  • Revised Rates are: 


SN

Category

Revised Rates (Per Month)

1

Unskilled

Rs. 90

2

Semi-skilled

Rs. 135

3

Skilled

Rs. 180

4

Supervisors

Rs. 225

Note: Considering the circumstances workers are experiencing the consequences, the above rates are meager/scanty/negligible. 

  • Risk Allowance   - Will not be treated as “Pay” for any purpose.  

  • The categories who are in receipt of HPCA/PCA   - Not eligible for grant of Risk Allowance 

  • HPCA stands for Hospital Patient Care Allowance 

  • PCA stands for Patient Care Allowance

  • Proposal for inclusion of any new category fulfilling the criteria: 

  • Proposed by the concerned Ministry 

  • In consultation with the associate Finance 

  • & DOPT - Dept Of Personnel & Training 

  • Also be consult the Staff side of the Departmental Council (JCM - Joint Consultative Machinery)

  •  Periodical medical check-ups of the staff exposed to risk in their job to ensure their good health.  

  • A list of categories/staff comes under the eligibility of Risk Allowance. Staff engaged in: 

  1. Spray painting   

  2. Galvanizing tanks, Effluent Treatment plants, insulation components 

  3. Electrolytes 

  4. Metallic dust, fumes, furnace, carbon burst shops 

  5. Melting shops in all foundries where scrap is used 

  6. Moulding shop in RWF/Bangalore 

  7. Chrome plating 

  8. Safaiwala in underground drains/sewer pipes, cleaning of manholes 

  9. Safaiwala in sewerage treatment plant in Workshops

  10. Spraying pesticides, handling acids, anti-larval drugs, etc. 

  11. Chest clinic staff 

  12. X-Ray attendants 

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