Framing a Transfer Policy in all cadres - Dopt Orders
G.I., Dept. of Per. & Trg., O.M.No.11013/10/2013-Estt.A, dated 2.7.2015
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t: Framing a Transfer Policy in all cadres – regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to the OMs of even number dated
13thJune, 2014, and 3 July, 2015 wherein all the Ministries/Departments
were requested to (i) prescribe Minimum Tenure, (ii) set up a mechanism
akin to Civil Services Board for recommending transfer, and (iii) place
in public domain the transfer policy.
2. The Rotational Transfer Policy should aim to harmonise objectives of
institutional memory, avoid development of vested interests, and provide
exposure to the employees of working in different organisations, inter
alia ensuring overall growth of an officer. The Transfer Policy should
provide for both a minimum as well as maximum tenure. Any transfer
before completing the minimum prescribed tenure or stay beyond the
maximum tenure should be with the approval of the Committee constituted
for the purpose, for reasons to be recorded in writing.
3. The draft Rotational Transfer Policy for the Central Secretariat
ServiceNavailable on the website of Department of Personnel and Training
at www.persmin.nic.in (Annexure). It lays down guidelines on tenures,
postings on promotion, posting on return from leave/deputation,
outstation postings, mutual transfers etc. Appropriate provisions on
these aspects may be made in the Rotational Transfer Policy in each
cadre that will best serve public interest.
4. In addition, instructions of Central Vigilance Commission in the
Circular No. 03/09/13 (No.004/VGL/090/225553 dated 11.9.2013) reiterate
that sensitive posts should be identified and staff working in these
posts strictly rotated after every two/three years to avoid developing
vested interests. The OMs of this Department also lay down guidelines on
postings of spouse at the same station, and postings of disabled
Government servants/ parents of disabled children.
4. The Ministries/Departments/Cadre Authorities may communicate action
taken report on the following latest by 10.7.2015, (i) framing of
Rotational Transfer Policy and putting up in public domain(ii)
Identification of sensitive posts (iii) rotation of officers from
sensitive posts in true spirit of the provision.
Source : www.persmin.gov.in
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