In partial modification of notification JSR 863 E dated 18 December 2008

## Report on Amendment Regarding Promotion to Indian Administrative Service **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training on September 30, 2022. This notification represents an amendment to a previous notification (G.S.R. 863E dated December 18, 2008), modifying the process for considering certain officers for promotion into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The key change pertains to the select list year under which specific officers' cases are to be considered. The amendment is being implemented in compliance with a court order and is subject to the outcome of a Review Petition in the Supreme Court. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the amendment detailed in the provided notification, focusing on its purpose, key changes, affected parties, and potential impact. The analysis is based solely on the information presented within the notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification amends the original policy outlined in Notification G.S.R. 863E dated 18th December, 2008, File No. 11031062008AISIIB. * Core Objective (inferred from the text): To adjust the select list year under which the cases of specific officers are considered for promotion to the IAS, aligning the process with a court order. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment is a direct response to an order dated 29.10.2021 from the High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad in WP No. 164362011. The provided text suggests the original policy (G.S.R. 863E) may have incorrectly specified the select list year for considering the promotion of the listed officers to the IAS. This amendment seeks to rectify that issue and comply with the court's directive. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification amends the original policy G.S.R. 863E dated 18th December, 2008, File No. 11031062008AISIIB. * **Specific Part Being Changed:** The notification relates to the consideration of the case of specific officers for promotion into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) against an earlier select list year than as originally notified. * **New Rule/Provision:** The notification lists seven officers (Mr. G.S.R.K.R. Vijay Kumar, Mr. G. Kishan, Mr. K.S. Sreenivas Raju, Mr. K.R.B.H.N. Chakravarthy, Mr. M. Girija Shankar, Mr. G. Ravi Babu, Mr. Ch. Vijay Mohan) whose cases will now be considered under a different (earlier) select list year. * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The effect of this change is that the listed officers will have their promotions to the IAS considered based on a select list year that is deemed more appropriate according to the High Court order. The notification also substitutes Para 1 2. They shall come into force w.e.f. 22.07.2002. This likely shifts the effective date for the application of the amended rule. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are: * The seven officers named in the notification: Mr. G.S.R.K.R. Vijay Kumar, Mr. G. Kishan, Mr. K.S. Sreenivas Raju, Mr. K.R.B.H.N. Chakravarthy, Mr. M. Girija Shankar, Mr. G. Ravi Babu, Mr. Ch. Vijay Mohan * The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, specifically the Department of Personnel and Training, responsible for implementing the amendment. * The Hon'ble Supreme Court, pending the outcome of the Review Petition. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Department of Personnel and Training within the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. * **Timelines:** The amendment states that "They shall come into force w.e.f. 22.07.2002". * **Procedure:** The notification signifies a formal change to the policy, likely requiring internal administrative processes to update records and ensure compliance in future promotion considerations. The implementation is contingent on the outcome of the Review Petition filed in the Supreme Court. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to comply with the High Court order and rectify any discrepancies in the consideration of the listed officers for promotion to the IAS. The impact of these changes is primarily on the affected officers, potentially expediting or altering the process of their promotion consideration, subject to the Supreme Court's decision. The amendment demonstrates the government's responsiveness to judicial directives and its commitment to fair and equitable consideration of personnel matters. **9. Conclusion:** This notification constitutes an amendment to the existing policy regarding promotions to the Indian Administrative Service. The amendment directly addresses a specific issue raised by the High Court concerning the select list year for considering certain officers. The changes aim to ensure compliance with the court's order and provide a more equitable process for the officers involved. However, the implementation and ultimate impact are contingent on the outcome of the pending Review Petition in the Supreme Court.

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