Executive Summary:
This document details amendments to the Department of Space Employees Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 1976. These amendments, referred to as the 2017 Amendment Rules, come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. The key change involves substituting a designation at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SDSCSHAR, Sriharikota.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Details:**
* The Department of Space Employees Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 1976 are amended.
* The amendments are called the Department of Space Employees Classification, Control and Appeal Amendment Rules, 2017.
* **Effective Date:**
* The rules come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Designation Change:**
* The designation "Head, Personnel General Administration" under Satish Dhawan Space Centre SDSCSHAR, Sriharikota, is substituted by "Sr. Head, Personnel General AdministrationHead, Personnel General Administration".
Impact Analysis:
**Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSCSHAR), Sriharikota:**
* Impact: The designation of a key personnel role is revised.
* Action Required: Update internal records and communications to reflect the change in designation from "Head, Personnel General Administration" to "Sr. Head, Personnel General AdministrationHead, Personnel General Administration".
**Department of Space Employees:**
* Impact: Employees are subject to the updated classification, control, and appeal rules.
* Action Required: Be aware of the rule changes and how they may affect their employment conditions and reporting structures.
**Personnel and General Administration Departments:**
* Impact: These departments must implement the designation change and ensure compliance with the amended rules.
* Action Required: Update organizational charts, job descriptions, and relevant documentation to reflect the new designation.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Space: The government department responsible for space programs.
Article 309 of the Constitution: Article of the Indian Constitution that empowers the President to make rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union or any State.
President: The President of India, who is the head of state.
Department of Space Employees Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 1976: The original rules governing the classification, control, and appeal processes for Department of Space employees, being amended by this notification.
Department of Space Employees Classification, Control and Appeal Amendment Rules, 2017: The title of the amendment rules being introduced.
Official Gazette: The official government publication where the new rules are to be published.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre SDSCSHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh: A spaceport and rocket launch center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
S. KUMARASWAMY: The Joint Secretary who signed the notification.