Executive Summary:
This notification from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) announces the Food Corporation of India Staff First Amendment Regulations, 2018. These regulations, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, amend the FCI Staff Regulations, 1971, in accordance with Section 45 of the Food Corporations Act, 1964. The amendments concern disciplinary procedures and inquiry timelines for FCI staff.
Key Points / Main Content:
Disciplinary Procedures:
* Regulation 584 is substituted, requiring the disciplinary authority to deliver a copy of the charges, statement of misconduct, and list of supporting documents and witnesses to the employee.
* Employees must submit a written statement of defense within fifteen days of receiving the charges, with a possible extension of up to forty-five days with recorded justification.
Document Requisition:
* Regulation 5813 is substituted, mandating authorities in possession of requisitioned documents to produce them or issue a non-availability certificate within one month of the requisition.
* Authorities can withhold documents if production is against public interest or state security, informing the Inquiring Authority within one month.
Inquiry Timeline:
* Regulation 5824a is inserted, requiring the Inquiring Authority to conclude the inquiry and submit a report within six months of appointment.
* Regulation 5824b allows the Inquiring Authority to request a time extension from the disciplinary authority, with a maximum extension of six months at a time, with documented reasons.
* Regulation 5824c states that the Disciplinary Authority may allow extensions for good and sufficient reasons recorded in writing.
Impact Analysis:
FCI Employees:
* Impact: Amended regulations alter disciplinary procedures, response times, and inquiry timelines, affecting employees potentially subject to disciplinary action.
* Action Required: Be aware of the new procedures and deadlines for responding to charges and participating in inquiries.
Disciplinary Authorities:
* Impact: Must adhere to revised procedures for delivering charges, granting extensions for defense statements, and managing inquiry timelines.
* Action Required: Implement the new regulations regarding disciplinary procedures, including providing necessary documentation and adhering to prescribed timelines.
Inquiring Authorities:
* Impact: Subject to new deadlines for completing inquiries and submitting reports, with a process for requesting extensions.
* Action Required: Manage inquiries to meet the six-month deadline, or request extensions from the disciplinary authority with documented justification.
Corporation Authorities holding documents:
* Impact: Obligated to produce requested documents for inquiries within a specific timeframe or provide a valid reason for non-availability.
* Action Required: Respond to document requests promptly, either by producing the documents or providing a non-availability certificate with justification.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Corporation of India: An organization established under the Food Corporations Act, 1964, responsible for food security.
Food Corporations Act, 1964: The legislation that established the Food Corporation of India and defines its powers and functions.
Food Corporation of India Staff Regulations, 1971: The regulations governing the employees of the Food Corporation of India.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued and where the Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri is located.
Central Government: The government body that provides sanction to the Food Corporation of India.
Sanjay Garg: The Secretary who signed the notification.
Food Corporation of India Staff First Amendment Regulations, 2018: The specific amendment to the staff regulations being enacted through this notification.
Official Gazette: The official government publication in which the notification is to be published to bring it into force.
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FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th March, 2018
NO. 117
No.EP-36(1)2017.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 45 of Food Corporations Act, 1964 (37 of
1964) and with the previous sanction of the Central Government, the Food Corporation of India hereby makes the
following Regulations further to amend the Food Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1971 namely:-
1. Short Title and Commencement:
(i) These Regulations shall be called the Food Corporation of India (Staff) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2018.
(ii) These shall come into force from the date of Notification in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions: The definition and meaning of the words and designation of posts in this Regulations shall have the
same meaning as contained in the Food Corporations Act, 1964 and the Food Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations,
1971.
3. In FCI (Staff) Regulations 1971 -
Regulation 58(4) may be substituted namely :
58(4)(a) - The disciplinary authority shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the employee a copy of the articles of
charge, the statement of the imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour and a list of documents and witnesses by which
each article of charge is proposed to be sustained.
(4)(b) - On receipt of the articles of charge, the employee shall be required to submit his written statement of defence, if
he so desires, and also state whether he desires to be heard in person, within a period of fifteen days, which may be
further extended for a period not exceeding fifteen days at a time for reasons to be recorded in writing by the Disciplinary
Authority:
Provided that under no circumstances, the extension of time for filing written statement of defence shall exceed forty-five
days from the date of receipt of articles of charge.
Regulation 58(13) may be substituted namely :
58(13) - On receipt of the requisition referred to in sub-regulation (12), every authority in the Corporation having the
custody or possession of requisitioned documents shall produce the same or issue a non-availability certificate before the
Inquiring Authority within one month of the receipt of such requisition:
Provided that if the authority having the custody or possession of the requisitioned documents is satisfied for reasons to
be recorded by it in writing that the production of all or any of such documents would be against the public interest or
security of the State, it shall inform the Inquiring Authority accordingly within one month of the receipt of such
requisition and the Inquiring Authority shall, on being so informed, communicate the information to the employee and
withdraw the requisition made by it for the production or discovery of such documents.
After Regulation 58(23) the following Sub-Regulation may be inserted namely:
58(24)(a) - The Inquiring Authority should conclude the inquiry and submit his report within a period of six months from
the date of receipt of order of his appointment as Inquiring Authority.
24(b) - Where it is not possible to adhere to the time limit specified in clause (a), the Inquiring Authority may record the
reasons and seek extension of time from the disciplinary authority in writing, who may allow an additional time not
exceeding six months for completion of the Inquiry, at a time.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC. 4]
24(c) - The extension for a period not exceeding six months at a time may be allowed for any good and sufficient reasons
to be recorded in writing by the Disciplinary Authority.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./35/18]
SANJAY GARG, Secy.
Note:- The Principal Regulations were published in the Gazette of India vide Notification dated 8-5-1971 and
subsequently have been amended being lastly vide:-
Sl. No. Title Dated
1. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2007 15.05.2007
2. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2009 14.09.2009
3. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2010 20.03.2010
4. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2010 16.07.2010
5. FCI (Staff) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2010 20.07.2010
6. FCI (Staff) (4th Amendment) Regulations, 2010 23.11.2010
7. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2011 13.04.2011
8. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2011 24.06.2011
9. FCI (Staff) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2011 24.06.2011
10. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2013 27.06.2013
11. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2014 16.07.2014
12. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2014 16.07.2014
13. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2015 06.04.2015
14. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2015 29.05.2015
15. FCI (Staff) (3rd Amendment) Regulations, 2015 13.07.2015
16. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2016 10.05.2016
17. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2016 09.09.2016
18. FCI (Staff) (1st Amendment) Regulations, 2017 31.03.2017
19. FCI (Staff) (2nd Amendment) Regulations, 2017 31.03.2017
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