In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) of section 26 of the Indian Council of World Affairs Act, 2001 (29 of 2001), the Council hereby rescinds the following Corrigendum

## Policy Analysis Report: Rescission of Corrigendum to Indian Council of World Affairs Recruitment Regulations, 2017 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) regarding the rescission of a Corrigendum related to its Recruitment Regulations, 2017. The Corrigendum, which was published on September 27th, 2023, is being withdrawn. This report examines the implications of this rescission based solely on the information provided in the official notification. The key finding is that the recruitment regulations revert to their pre-Corrigendum state, potentially impacting recruitment processes within the ICWA. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an overview and analysis of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) notification concerning the rescission of a Corrigendum to the ICWA Recruitment Regulations, 2017. The analysis is based exclusively on the text of the official notification published in the Gazette of India. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification concerns an amendment *to* the Indian Council of World Affairs, Recruitment Regulations, 2017. * **Core Objective:** The core objective of this specific notification is to **rescind** a previously issued Corrigendum. The *underlying* objective of the original 2017 Regulations and the now-rescinded 2023 Corrigendum is, inferentially, to establish and maintain a framework for recruitment within the ICWA. **4. Background and Rationale:** Since this document rescinds a Corrigendum, the likely reason *for this specific action* is to correct an issue or unintended consequence caused by the Corrigendum that was published on September 27, 2023. The rescission suggests that the ICWA has determined that the Corrigendum is no longer necessary or is detrimental to the effective implementation of the 2017 Recruitment Regulations. This action implies a re-evaluation of the earlier amendment and a return to the original regulatory framework. Without further information, it's impossible to ascertain the precise reasons *why* the corrigendum was rescinded. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification focuses specifically on a **rescission**. * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The notification specifically rescinds the "Corrigendum to the Indian Council of World Affairs, Recruitment Regulations, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4 on 27th September, 2023." * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*:** The new rule is essentially the *absence* of the Corrigendum. The situation reverts to whatever the Recruitment Regulations stated *before* September 27, 2023. * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** The effect of the rescission is that the Recruitment Regulations are now in the form they existed prior to the implementation of the rescinded Corrigendum. Any modifications or additions introduced by the Corrigendum are now effectively removed. Therefore, recruitment procedures now follow the 2017 Regulations *without* the changes introduced by the 2023 corrigendum. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this notification are: * The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) itself, specifically its administrative and human resources departments. * Potential and current employees of the ICWA. * Individuals or organizations involved in the recruitment process for the ICWA. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is the responsible body, with the Addl. Secy. (Nutan Kapoor Mahawar) listed as the signatory. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective immediately upon publication in the Gazette of India on May 6, 2025. The ICWA's HR department needs to immediately cease implementing any processes stipulated *only* by the rescinded Corrigendum. They must revert to the processes defined by the original 2017 Recruitment Regulations. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of rescinding the Corrigendum is likely to: * Streamline or correct recruitment processes that may have been negatively impacted by the Corrigendum. * Ensure that recruitment practices align with the ICWA's overall objectives and operational needs as defined by the original 2017 regulations. * Restore clarity and consistency in the application of recruitment regulations. The rescission implies a belief that the original 2017 regulations, without the Corrigendum, provide a more effective framework for recruitment. **9. Conclusion:** The ICWA's notification rescinding the Corrigendum to its 2017 Recruitment Regulations signifies a return to the pre-Corrigendum state of recruitment practices. This action highlights the importance of periodic review and adjustment of policies to ensure their effectiveness. The implications of this change primarily affect the ICWA's internal processes and those involved in its recruitment activities, who must now adhere to the original 2017 regulations.

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