Executive Summary:
This notification, dated December 30, 2019, amends the Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961. It introduces changes to the Ministry of Defence, including the substitution and omission of subheadings and entries related to the allocation of business among various departments. The rules come into force immediately.
Key Points / Main Content:
Ministry of Defence Restructuring:
* Substitutes existing subheadings under the "Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantralaya" with new subheadings.
* Department of Defence Raksha Vibhag
* Department of Military Affairs Sainya Karya Vibhag
* Department of Defence Production Raksha Utpadan Vibhag
* Department of Defence Research and Development Raksha Anusandhan aur Vikas Vibhag
* Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare Poorva Senani Kalyan Vibhag
Department of Defence (Raksha Vibhag) Changes:
* Entry 1 is substituted to include defence policy, preparation for defence, acts conducive to war prosecution, and effective demobilisation.
* Entries 2, 3, 5, and 7 are omitted.
* Entry 19 is substituted to specify capital acquisitions exclusive to the Defence Services.
* Entry 21 is inserted, concerning the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, National Defence College, and any other organisation within the Ministry of Defence whose remit is broader than military matters.
Department of Military Affairs (Sainya Karya Vibhag) Insertion:
* Introduces a new subheading "DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS SAINYA KARYA VIBHAG" with the following entries:
* Armed Forces of the Union (Army, Navy, and Air Force).
* Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence.
* The Territorial Army.
* Works relating to Army, Navy, and Air Force.
* Procurement exclusive to the Services (excluding capital acquisitions).
* Promoting jointness in procurement, training, and staffing.
* Facilitation of restructuring of Military Commands.
* Promoting the use of indigenous equipment by the Services.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Defence:
* Impact: The Ministry will operate under a revised structure with a clearer allocation of business among its departments, especially with the creation of the Department of Military Affairs.
* Action Required: Implement the new allocation of business rules across all departments and associated organisations.
Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force):
* Impact: The Armed Forces are now explicitly under the purview of the Department of Military Affairs, affecting their administration, operations, and procurement processes.
* Action Required: Align internal processes and reporting structures with the new departmental allocation, particularly regarding joint planning, integration, and procurement.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
* Impact: DRDO remains under the Department of Defence Research and Development.
* Action Required: Continue ongoing projects, while adhering to the updated framework.
Defence Industry:
* Impact: The directive to promote the use of indigenous equipment may create opportunities for domestic defence manufacturers.
* Action Required: Engage with the Ministry of Defence to understand procurement priorities and align product development with the needs of the Services.
Key Entities Referenced
President: The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, who has made the rules to amend the Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961.
Ram Nath Kovind: The President of India.
Constitution: Refers to the Constitution of India, specifically clause 3 of article 77, which grants the President the power to make these rules.
Government of India Allocation of Business Rules, 1961: The set of rules being amended by this notification.
Ministry of Defence Raksha Mantralaya: A ministry of the Government of India. The notification specifies changes to subheadings within this ministry's schedule.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Department of Defence Raksha Vibhag: A department under the Ministry of Defence.
Department of Military Affairs Sainya Karya Vibhag: A newly inserted department under the Ministry of Defence.
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रचना शाह,,,, अपर सिचव
CABINET SECRETARIAT
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th December, 2019
S.O. 4710(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, the
President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Government of India (Allocation of
Business) Rules, 1961, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and
Fifty Third Amendment Rules, 2019.
(2) They shall come into force at once.
2. In the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961,-
(A) in THE FIRST SCHEDULE, under the heading “9. Ministry of Defence (Raksha Mantralaya)”, for
the existing sub-headings, the following sub-headings shall be substituted, namely, –
“(i) Department of Defence (Raksha Vibhag)
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(iii) Department of Defence Production (Raksha Utpadan Vibhag)
(iv) Department of Defence Research and Development (Raksha Anusandhan aur Vikas Vibhag)
(v) Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (Poorva Senani Kalyan Vibhag)”;
(B) in THE SECOND SCHEDULE, under the heading “MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (RAKSHA
MANTRALAYA)”,-
(a) under the sub-heading “A. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE (RAKSHA VIBHAG)”,-
(i) for entry 1, following entry shall be substituted, namely: -
“1. Defence of India and every part thereof including defence policy and preparation for
defence and all such acts as may be conducive in times of war to its prosecution and after
its termination to effective demobilisation.”;
(ii) entries 2, 3, 5 and 7 shall be omitted;
(iii) for entry 19, following entry shall be substituted, namely:-
“19. Capital Acquisitions exclusive to the Defence Services.”;
(iv) after entry 20, following entry shall be inserted, namely:-
“21. Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, National Defence College and any other
organisation within the Ministry of Defence whose remit is broader than military
matters.”;
(b) after the sub-heading “A. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE (RAKSHA VIBHAG)” and entries
thereunder, the following sub-heading and entries shall be inserted, namely:–
“AA. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
(SAINYA KARYA VIBHAG)
1. The Armed Forces of the Union, namely, Army, Navy and Air Force.
2. Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence comprising of Army Headquarters,
Naval Headquarters, Air Headquarters and Defence Staff Headquarters.
3. The Territorial Army.
4. Works relating to Army, Navy and Air Force.
5. Procurement exclusive to the Services except capital acquisitions, as per prevalent rules
and procedures.
6. Promoting jointness in procurement, training and staffing for the Services through joint
planning and integration of their requirements.
7. Facilitation of restructuring of Military Commands for optimal utilisation of resources
by bringing about jointness in operations, including through establishment of joint/
theatre commands.
8. Promoting use of indigenous equipment by the Services.”.
RAM NATH KOVIND
PRESIDENT
[F. No. 1/21/17/2019-Cab.]
RACHNA SHAH, Addl. Secy.
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