Meetings
were held with the Chairman, Pr DG, HRD, HRM, and Pr ADG, HRD, HRM on
22.10.2024, during which the following points were discussed:
(A)
DPC for the post of Assistant Commissioner:
The
officials expressed concern about the DPC process but highlighted several court
cases that pose challenges. They stated that every effort is being made to
resolve the issue. The DOPT OM of 1988 was brought to their attention and
handed over to them. However, they clarified that this OM cannot be applied at
this time without a clear court order, as the Bombay CAT has already directed
that no DPC, including for ad-hoc promotions, should be conducted until the
applicants are granted the benefit of the catch-up rule. The applicants have
also filed a contempt case against the Revenue Secretary, as mentioned by the
officials. They acknowledged that implementing the catch-up rule is not
straightforward.
(B)
Removal of stagnation and regional disparities in promotions:
The
officials noted that this issue would be addressed during the cadre
restructuring process. The acute stagnation in certain zones, such as the North
East Zone and others, was highlighted. Additionally, schemes like the
implementation of the in-situ promotion scheme approved by CBIC on 18.02.2011,
a scheme to address stagnation independent of cadre restructuring as approved
by the Cabinet in 2013, Batch-to-Batch Non-Functional Financial Upgradation
(NFFU) for financial parity, and the Flexible Complementary/Dynamic Assured
Career Progression Scheme were mentioned as potential solutions. The officials
said they would review these schemes.
(C)
Ensuing cadre restructuring of CBIC:
The officials remained silent on this matter.
(D)
Promotion against refusal of promotion:
The
officials agreed in principle and requested a copy of the DOPT OM No.
22011/5/86-Esstt. (D) dated 10.04.1989, which was provided to them.
(E)
Manpower for field formations:
The
officials stated that this issue would be addressed during the cadre
restructuring process.
(F)
Parity in promotions with Examiners:
The
officials stated that they would review this issue.
(G)
Vizianagaram airport to be manned by CGST personnel:
The
officials requested details, which were provided.
(H)
Parity with State GST:
The
officials mentioned that they would review this issue at a later stage.