Premature Retirement in Central Govt
As on 27.02.2020, based on the updated/reconciled information/data provided by various Ministries/Departments/Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) on the Probity Portal operated by Department of Personnel and Training, provisions of the Fundamental Rules FR 56(j) similar rules have been invoked against 163 Group ‘A’ officers, (including All India Services officers) and 157 Group ‘B’ officers during the period July, 2014 to January, 2020.
As per the provisions under FR 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pensions) Rules, 1972, and Rule 16(3) (Amended) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, Government has the absolute right to retire Government officials prematurely on the ground of lack of integrity or ineffectiveness, in public interest.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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According to the Fundamental Rules FR 56(j), similar rules have been invoked against certain Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ officers, including All India Services officers, based on the information provided by various Ministries/Departments/Cadre Controlling Authorities on the Probity Portal operated by the Department of Personnel and Training.
As of 27.02.2020, a total of 163 Group ‘A’ officers and 157 Group ‘B’ officers have been subjected to premature retirement during the period July, 2014 to January, 2020.
The government has the absolute right to retire government officials prematurely on the grounds of lack of integrity or ineffectiveness in public interest. The provisions under FR 56(j), Rule 48 of CCS (Pensions) Rules, 1972, and Rule 16(3) (Amended) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, are utilized for this purpose.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh.
The details regarding any appeal process or recourse for those affected by premature retirement are not mentioned in the provided information. It is recommended to refer to the relevant rules and regulations or seek further clarification from the Department of Personnel and Training for specific cases.