## Report on the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C Posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the "Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021" based on the provided official government text. The amendment primarily focuses on revisions to the number of posts and promotion criteria for Staff Car Driver positions within the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). Key findings include a reduction in the number of Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade posts and the establishment of promotion pathways and criteria for Staff Car Driver Grade II and Grade I positions, including the composition of the Departmental Promotion Committee. This amendment aims to refine the recruitment and career progression structure for Group C staff within TDSAT.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the "Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021". The analysis is based solely on the provided government policy text and seeks to elucidate the purpose, key changes, and potential impact of this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This amendment modifies the "Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Rules, 2017."
* The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to update and refine the recruitment and promotion rules specifically for Staff Car Driver positions within TDSAT's Group C staff. This includes adjusting the number of positions and formalizing promotion pathways.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment likely addresses an identified need to adjust the staffing levels and career progression opportunities for Staff Car Drivers within the TDSAT. The reduction in the number of "Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade" posts suggests a possible reassessment of operational requirements. Establishing defined promotion paths and criteria for Grade II and Grade I positions indicates a desire to provide clear career advancement prospects and potentially improve employee retention and motivation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The key changes introduced by this amendment are:
* **Reduction of Posts:** The number of Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade posts is reduced. The document states "for the figure 5 2017, the figure 1 2021 shall be substituted". Thus the positions went from 5 in 2017 to 1 in 2021.
* **Establishment of Grade II Staff Car Driver Role:** A new role for Staff Car Driver Grade II is formally established, defining its pay scale (Level 4 in the pay matrix, Rs. 25500-81100), duties (General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial), and promotion criteria.
* **Establishment of Grade I Staff Car Driver Role:** A new role for Staff Car Driver Grade I is formally established, defining its pay scale (Level 5 in the pay matrix, Rs. 29200-92300), duties (General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial), and promotion criteria.
* **Promotion Criteria:** The amendment details the promotion criteria for both Grade II and Grade I Staff Car Driver positions. The text specifies the required years of service in the lower grade, trade test requirements, and defines the composition of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) responsible for considering promotions. The DPC includes representatives from TDSAT and the Department of Telecommunications.
The *effect* of these changes is to create a structured career path for Staff Car Drivers within TDSAT, with clear requirements for advancement and a formal process for promotion. It standardizes the process and may increase transparency.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Staff Car Drivers currently employed by TDSAT:** These individuals are directly affected by the changes in post numbers and the introduction of defined promotion pathways.
* **TDSAT administration:** The amendment impacts HR policies and procedures related to recruitment, promotion, and personnel management for Staff Car Drivers.
* **Department of Telecommunications:** As representatives from this department are involved in the DPC, they are stakeholders in the implementation of these amended rules.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) and the Department of Telecommunications are the key bodies involved in implementing these amendments. TDSAT is responsible for internal HR processes, while the Department of Telecommunications participates in the DPC.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment came into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette (November 10, 2021). The implementation involves updating internal recruitment and promotion policies, conducting trade tests, and convening the DPC as needed.
* The DPC composition is explicitly defined, providing a clear structure for promotion decisions.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes are:
* **Improved Career Progression:** The creation of defined promotion pathways should provide Staff Car Drivers with clearer career goals and incentives for professional development.
* **Standardized Promotion Process:** The establishment of the DPC and specific promotion criteria should enhance the fairness and transparency of the promotion process.
* **Optimized Staffing Levels:** The reduction in the number of Ordinary Grade positions suggests an effort to align staffing levels with operational needs, potentially leading to greater efficiency.
* **Increased Employee Motivation:** The structured career path could lead to increased job satisfaction and reduced employee turnover.
**9. Conclusion:**
The "Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021" represents a targeted effort to refine the recruitment and promotion processes for Staff Car Driver positions within TDSAT. The amendments introduce specific changes aimed at improving career progression, standardizing promotion procedures, and optimizing staffing levels. These changes are significant for both current employees and the overall administration of TDSAT.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location of publication as stated in the document.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997: Act of the Parliament of India to regulate the telecommunications sector in India
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Rules, 2017: The original rules that are being amended by this notification.
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group C posts Recruitment Amendment Rules, 2021: The name of the rules being established in this notification.
Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade: A Group C position within the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.
Department of Telecommunications: A department within the Ministry of Communications.
Staff Car Driver GradeII: A Group C position within the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal.
S. BALACHANDRA IYER: Dy. Dir. General C
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location where the document was printed.
Controller of Publications, Delhi: Publisher of the document.
Ministry of Communications: The ministry responsible for telecommunications.
Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal: An organization involved in Telecom Disputes
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (i)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 671] नई ददल्ली, मगं लिार, निम्ब र 23, 2021/अग्रहायण 2, 1943
No. 671] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 2, 1943
सचं ार मत्रं ालय
(दरू सचं ार जिभाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 10 निम् बर, 2021
सा.का.जन. 830(अ).—केन्द रीय सरकार, भारतीय दरू संचार जिजनयामक प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1997 (1997
का 24) की धारा 35 की उपधारा (2) के खंड (घ ग) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजतत यक का प्रय ग करत े एए, दरू संचार जििाद समाधान
और अपील अजधकरण समूह "ग" पद भती जनयम, 2017 का सिं धन करने के जलए जनम्न जलजखत जनयम बनाती ह: -
1. संजिप् त नाम और प्रारंभ-(1) इन जनयमक का संजिप् त नाम दरू संचार जििाद समाधान और अपील अजधकरण समूह
"ग" पद भती (संि धन) जनयम, 2021 ह।
(2) य ेरािपत्र में प्रकािन की तारीख क प्रिृत् त हकगे।
2. दरू संचार जििाद समाधान और अपील अजधग्रहण समूह "ग" पद भती जनयम, 2017 (जिस े इसमें इसके पश् चात
उतत जनयम कहा गया ह) की अनुसूची म ें स्ट् टाफ कार ड्राइिर (साधारण श्रणे ी) के पद सख्ं य ा स ेसबं जं धत क्रम सख्ं य ा
5 के स्ट्त ंभ (2) म,ें "05(2017)" अंक के स्ट् थान पर, "1*(2021)" अंक रखा िाएगा;
3. अनुसूची में क्रम संख् या 6 के पश्च ात्, क्रम संख्य ा 7. और क्रम सख्ं या 8. रखा िाएगा:-
6773 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7.स्ट् टाफ कार 2* साधारण केन्दर ीय सेिा, िेतन म ररत स में अचयन लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
ड्राइिर स्ट् तर-4(25500- ह ता ह ता
(2021) समूह "ग" अरािपजत्रत
श्रेणी-।। 81100रू.)
* काययभार के आधार अननुसजचिीय
पर पररितयन दकया िा
सकता ह
8 9 10 11 12 13
लागू नहीं लागू नहीं प्र न्दन जत प्र न्दन जत: समूह "ग" जिभागीय प्र न्दन जत सजमजत लागू
ह ता ह ता िेतन म ररत स के स्ट् तर-2 (19900- (प्र न्दन जत के संबंध में जिचार करने के नहीं
63200रू.) में ऐसे स्ट् टाफ कार ड्राइिर जलए) जिसमें जनम् नजलजखत हकगे:- ह ता
(साधारण श्रेणी) जिन्दह कने उस श्रेणी में न 1. रजिस्ट् रार या सलाहकार, दरू संचार
िर्य जनयजमत सेिा की ह और ि सरकार
जििाद समाधान और अपील
द्वारा जिजनर्दयष् ट ् यािसाजयक परीिण
अजधकरण अध् यि:
उत् तीण दकया ह ।
2. जनदेिक या संयुत त सलाहकार,
दरू संचार जििाद समाधान और
अपील अजधकरण-सदस्ट् य;
3. उप रजिस्ट् रार, दरू संचार जििाद
समाधान और अपील अजधकरण या
उप सजचि, दरू संचार जिभाग-
सदस्ट् य।
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8.स्ट् टाफ कार 2* साधारण केन्दर ीय सेिा, िेतन म ररत स में अचयन लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
ड्राइिर (श्रेणी-।) स्ट् तर-5(29200- ह ता ह ता
(2021) समूह "ग" अरािपजत्रत
92300रू.)
* काययभार के आधार अननुसजचिीय
पर पररितयन दकया िा
सकता ह
8 9 10 11 12 13
लागू नहीं लागू नहीं प्र न्दन जत प्र न्दन जत: समूह "ग" जिभागीय प्र न्दन जत सजमजत लागू नहीं
ह ता ह ता िेतन म ररत स के स्ट् तर-4 (25500-81100 (प्र न्दन जत के संबंध में जिचार करने के ह ता
रू.) में ऐसे स्ट् टाफ कार ड्राइिर (श्रेणी -।।) जलए) जिसमें जनम् नजलजखत हकगे:-
जिन्दह कने उस श्रेणी में छ िर्य जनयजमत सेिा 1. रजिस्ट् रार या सलाहकार, दरू संचार
की ह और ि सरकार द्वारा जिजनर्दयष् ट
जििाद समाधान और अपील
् यािसाजयक परीिण उत् तीण दकया ह ।
अजधकरण अध् यि:
2. जनदेिक या संयुत त सलाहकार,
दरू संचार जििाद समाधान और
अपील अजधकरण-सदस्ट् य;
3. उप रजिस्ट् रार, दरू संचार जििाद
समाधान और अपील अजधकरण या
उप सजचि, दरू संचार जिभाग-
सदस्ट् य।
[फा.स.ं 15-02/2021-पुनगयठन]
सु॰ बालचन्दर अय्यर, उप महाजनदेिक (सम॰ एिं प्रिा॰)
रटप्प ण: मूल जनयम भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग 2, खंड 3, उपखंड (i) में अजधसूचना संख् या सा.का.जन. 842(अ)
द्वारा ददनांक 5 िलु ाई, 2017 क प्रकाजित दकए गए थे।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
(Department of Telecommunications)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 10th November, 2021
G.S.R. 830(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (dc) of sub-section (2) of Section
35 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997), the Central Government hereby
makes the following rules to amend the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group ‘C’
posts Recruitment Rules, 2017:-
1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Telecom Disputes
Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group ‘C’ posts Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2021.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal Group ‘C’ posts Recruitment Rules,
2017 (hereinafter referred as the said rules), in the Schedule, at serial No. 5, in column (2) relating
to the number of posts of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), for the figure “5 (2017)”, the figure “1
(2021)” shall be substituted;
3. In the said Schedule, after serial No. 6, the serial No. 7 and 8 shall be substituted:-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
7. Staff 2 * General Level 4 Non- Not Not Not Not
Car (2021) Central in pay selection applicable applicable applicable. applicable
Driver Service, matrix
(Grade-II) * Subject to Group ‘C’, (Rs.
variation Non- 25500-
dependent Gazetted, 81100)
on Non-
workload Ministerial
(10) (11) (12) (13)
Promotion Promotion: Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Not applicable
(for considering promotion) consisting of: -
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary
Grade) in level 2 of the pay 1. Registrar or Advisor, Telecom Disputes
matrix (Rs. 19900-63200) Settlement and Appellate Tribunal – Chairman;
with nine years of regular
service in the grade and 2. Director or Joint Advisor, Telecom Disputes
have passed the trade test, Settlement and Appellate Tribunal – Member.;
specified by the 3. Deputy Registrar, Telecom Disputes
Government. Settlement and Appellate Tribunal or Deputy
Secretary, Department of Telecommunications –
Member.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
8. Staff 2 * General Level 5 Non- Not Not Not Not
Car (2021) Central in pay selection applicable applicable applicable. applicable
Driver Service, matrix
(Grade-I) * Subject to Group ‘C’, (Rs.
variation Non- 29200-
dependent Gazetted, 92300)
on Non-
workload Ministerial4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(i)]
(10) (11) (12) (13)
Promotion Promotion: Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee Not applicable
(for considering promotion) consisting of: -
Staff Car Driver (Grade-II)
in level 4 in pay matrix 1 . Registrar or Advisor, Telecom Disputes
(Rs. 25500-81100) with six Settlement and Appellate Tribunal – Chairman;
years of regular service in
the grade or with a 2. Director or Joint Advisor, Telecom Disputes
combined service of fifteen Settlement and Appellate Tribunal – Member.;
years in Staff Car Driver 3. Deputy Registrar, Telecom Disputes
Grade-II and Staff Car Settlement and Appellate Tribunal or Deputy
Driver (Ordinary Grade); Secretary, Department of Telecommunications –
and have passed the trade Member.
test, specified by the
Government.
[F.No.15-02/2021-Restg.]
S. BALACHANDRA IYER, Dy. Dir. General ( C & A)
Note: The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(i), vide
notification number G.S.R. 842 (E) dated the 5th July, 2017.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.