Extension for officers on central deputation

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, April 8

The tenure of all officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary to Joint Secretary, who are on central deputation and due to complete their term this month end, has been extended till June.

In an order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), however, said, the decision would not be applicable to those completing their tenure or extended tenure on superannuation.

It said the decision extending the tenure was taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by the Prime Minister.

“ACC has approved the extension of tenure (except on completion of tenure or extended tenure on superannuation) of all officers working as Deputy Secretary, Director, Joint Secretary or at the equivalent level (appointed under the Central Staffing Scheme or through Civil Services Board procedure) and completing their regular/extended tenure between the period from March 25 to April 30 for a period up to June 30,” the order said.