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DOPT OMs F.No.104/33/2024-AVD-IA dated 09.10.2024 regarding revised guidelines on grant of vigilance clearance to AIS officers & Central Civil Services/Central Civil Post
Applicable to:
All India Services (AIS) Officers & Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts
Effective Date:
09 October 2024
Superseded Circulars:
Not specified
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Grant of Vigilance Clearance to AIS Officers
Vigilance clearance is required for various purposes, including inclusion in offer lists, empanelment, study leave, transfers, appointments, and retirements.
- Denial of Vigilance Clearance: Denied if the officer is under suspension, has pending disciplinary proceedings, or is involved in criminal cases. Clearance is also denied if the officer fails to submit annual Immovable Property Return.
- Grant of Vigilance Clearance: Granted if preliminary inquiry is not initiated within 3 months or remains pending for more than 3 months without completion.
- Special Considerations: Clearance may be granted on a case-by-case basis considering the sensitivity of the purpose, gravity of allegations, and facts and circumstances.
2. Grant of Vigilance Clearance to Central Civil Services/Central Civil Posts
Similar to AIS officers, vigilance clearance is required for various purposes for members of Central Civil Services/Central Civil posts.
- Denial and Grant of Vigilance Clearance: Same as AIS officers, with additional grounds for denial including violation of CCS (Conduct Rules), 1964.
- Special Considerations: Similar to AIS officers, with additional provisions for empanelment and cadre authority consultation.
II/4 Vigilance Clearance will be issued with the approval of Head of Vigilance Division for officers upto the level of Deputy Secretary/Director. For Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary/Secretary, vigilance clearance will be issued with the approval of the Secretary.
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