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**Report: Analysis of Forester Recruitment Rules 2021 in the National Capital Territory of Delhi**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the newly established "Department of Forests and Wildlife Forester Recruitment Rules 2021" for the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, as published in the official gazette. The core purpose of these rules is to define the recruitment process for the position of Forester, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, within the Department of Forests and Wildlife. The key findings include the definition of eligibility criteria, method of recruitment, and associated procedures. The rules also define conditions of disqualification and provide a mechanism for relaxation of rules under specific conditions.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the "Department of Forests and Wildlife Forester Recruitment Rules 2021" for the NCT of Delhi. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the official gazette notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The policy is a *new policy*.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective of this policy is to establish clear and defined rules for the recruitment of Foresters within the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi. This encompasses defining the number of posts, classification, pay level, method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, and other relevant matters.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to standardize and formalize the recruitment process for Foresters in the NCT of Delhi. The absence of such specific rules likely led to ambiguities or inconsistencies in past recruitment practices. The rules aim to ensure a transparent and equitable process.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Short Title and Commencement:** The rules are named "The Department of Forests and Wildlife Forester, Recruitment Rules 2021" and take effect from the date of publication in the Delhi Gazette.
* **Number of Posts, Classification, and Pay Level:** The number of Forester posts (66 in 2021, subject to workload variation), their classification (General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted, Group C), and the pay level (Level 3 in the Pay Matrix, Rs. 21700-69100) are defined.
* **Method of Recruitment, Age Limit, and Other Qualifications:** The recruitment method is defined as promotion, failing which, by deputation. Direct recruitment is not applicable. Details regarding promotion and deputation are specified. There are no mentions of age limits or probation period, when recruited directly.
* **Promotion:**
* Forest Guard in the pay band1 with grade pay of Rs2000Level3 in the Pay Matrix and having five years of regular service in the grade.
* Must have completed the induction training as Forest Guard.
* **Deputation:**
* Officials of Central State Govt.UTs holding analogous posts on regular basis
* Five years regular service as Forest Guard in the pay band1 with grade pay of Rs2000 Level3 in the Pay Matrix, meeting the physical standard prescribed for the post of Forest Guard
* Passed 12thSenior Secondary examination from a recognized BoardUniversity.
* **Disqualification:** Individuals with more than one spouse are ineligible for the position, unless permitted by personal law and other grounds.
* **Power to Relax:** The Government has the power to relax any provision of the rules for any class or category of persons, with reasons recorded in writing.
* **Saving:** Existing reservations, age relaxations, and other concessions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen, and other special categories remain unaffected.
* **Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC):** The composition of the Group C DPC for considering promotions is defined, including the Pr. Secretary/Secretary (Labour) as Chairperson, Chief Conservator of Forests (Admn) as Member, and Dy. Secretary (Services) as Member.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders include:
* Current Forest Guards in the Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi, who are eligible for promotion.
* Officials of Central/State Governments/Union Territories holding analogous posts, who may be considered for deputation.
* The Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi, specifically the administrative and HR departments responsible for recruitment.
* The Departmental Promotion Committee.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of NCT of Delhi, is primarily responsible for implementing these rules. The DPC plays a critical role in the promotion process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The policy does not specify strict timelines beyond the effective date (date of publication). However, procedures for promotion and deputation are implicitly outlined by the eligibility criteria and the DPC's involvement.
* The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not be exceeding 56 fifty six years, as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes include:
* A more standardized and transparent recruitment process for Foresters.
* Clearer career progression pathways for existing Forest Guards through promotion.
* Attraction of qualified candidates through deputation.
* Reduced ambiguity and potential for disputes related to recruitment.
**9. Conclusion:**
The "Department of Forests and Wildlife Forester Recruitment Rules 2021" represent a significant step towards formalizing the recruitment process for Foresters in the NCT of Delhi. By establishing clear eligibility criteria, recruitment methods, and administrative procedures, the rules aim to create a more efficient and equitable system for staffing the Department of Forests and Wildlife. These rules provide necessary clarity and structure to the recruitment process and clarify the potential for upward mobility for qualified personnel.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Union territory of India, also referred to as Delhi.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, under which the notification is issued (Article 309).
Ministry of Home Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India. Notification No. 2759Him i dated 13th July, 1959 is issued by this ministry.
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The executive head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi who is making the recruitment rules.
Department of Forests and Wildlife: A department of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi responsible for forests and wildlife.
Forester: The post for which the recruitment rules are being defined. It is a Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post.
The Department of Forests and Wildlife Forester, Recruitment Rules 2021: The name given to the set of recruitment rules being established.
Scheduled Castes: A group of historically disadvantaged people in India recognised by the Government.
Scheduled Tribes: A group of historically disadvantaged indigenous people in India recognised by the Government.
Ex-servicemen: Individuals who have previously served in the armed forces.
General Central Service: Classification of the post. The post of Forester is classified under General Central Service.
Forest Guard: A position from which promotion or deputation to the post of Forester can occur.
Central State Govt.UTs: Central Government, State Governments and Union Territories of India from where officials can be transferred on deputation.
Pr. Secretary SecretaryLabour: Principal Secretary, Secretary Labour. Chairperson of Group C Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).
Chief Conservator of ForestsAdmn: Chief Conservator of Forests, Administration. Member of Group C Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).
Dy. SecretaryServices: Deputy Secretary, Services. Member of Group C Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC).
Sanjeev Khirwar: Pr. Secy. Environment & Forests, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: The location where document was printed.
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भारत सरक ार
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
एस.जी.-डी.एलx.x-xअG.ID-2H8x1x2x 2021-232209
SG-DL-xEx-x2G8I1D2E2x0xx2 1-232209
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI
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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTS AND WILDLIFE
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 21st December, 2021
No. F. 1(54)/DCF(HQ)/Estt./RR-Forester/2019/8637.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso of
Article 309 of the Constitution of India, read with the Notification No. 27/59-Him (i) dated 13th July, 1959 of the
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, the Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi is pleased to
make the Recruitment Rules for the post of Forester, Group ‘C’ post (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in the
Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, namely:
1. Short Title and commencement.— (i) These Rules may be called The Department of Forests and Wildlife
Forester, Recruitment Rules 2021.
(ii) They shall come into effect on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette of Delhi.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
2. No. of Posts, Classification and Pay Level in the Matrix.—The number of posts, its classification, pay band and
the Level in the Pay Matrix attached thereto, shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the Schedules annexed
to these Rules.
3. Method of Recruitment, Age Limit, and other Qualifications etc. .—The method of recruitment, age limit,
qualification and other matters relating to the said post shall be as specified in columns number (5) to (13) of the
said Schedule annexed to these Rules.
4. Disqualification .— No person,
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse, or
(b) Who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person,
shall be eligible for the said post:
Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable
to such persons and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for doing so, exempt any person
from the operation of this Rule.
5. Power to relax.—Where the Government of National Territory is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient
to do so, he may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with
respect to any class or category of persons.
6. Saving.—Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to
be provided for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in
accordance with the orders issued by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi from time to time in
this regard.
SCHEDULE
(1) Name of the Post Forester
(2) No. of Posts 66*(2021)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload.
(3) Classification General Central Service, Non-Ministerial, Non-
Gazetted, Group ‘C’
(4) Level in the Pay Matrix Level-3
(Rs.21700-69100)
(5) Whether Selection or Non-Selection Post Non-Selection
(6) Age limit for direct recruitment Not Applicable
(7) Educational and other qualification for direct Not Applicable
recruits
(8) Whether age and education qualification prescribed Not Applicable
for direct recruits will apply in the case of
promotion
(9) Period of Probation Not Applicable
(10) Method of recruitment : By direct recruitment or by By Promotion failing which by deputation
promotion or by deputation / transfer and
percentage of vacancies to be filled by various
methods
(11) In case of recruitment by Promotion:
Promotion/deputation/absorption, grade from which
1. Forest Guard in the pay band-1 with grade pay of
promotion/deputation/ absorption to be made
Rs-2000/-(Level-3 in the Pay Matrix) and having
five years of regular service in the grade.
2. Must have completed the induction training as
Forest Guard.
Note: Where juniors who have completed their
qualifying/ eligibility service are being considered
for promotion, their seniors would also be[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
considered provided they are not short of the
requisite qualifying/eligibility service by more than
half of such qualifying eligibility of service, or two
years, whichever is less, and have successfully
completed their probation period for promotion to
the next higher grade along with their juniors who
have already completed such qualifying/eligibility
service.
Transfer on deputation:
Officials of Central/ State Govt./UTs
(a) (i)holding analogous posts on regular basis
(ii)with five years regular service as Forest Guard
in the pay band-1 with grade pay of Rs-2000/-
(Level-3 in the Pay Matrix), meeting the physical
standard prescribed for the post of Forest Guard,
and
(b)Passed 12th/Senior Secondary examination from
a recognized Board/University.
Note-1: The Departmental officials in the feeder
category who are in the direct line of promotion
shall not be eligible for consideration for
appointment on deputation.
Note-2: The period of deputation including the
period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held
immediately preceding this appointment in the same
or other organisation/ department of the Central
Government shall not exceed 03 (three) years. The
maximum age limit for appointment on deputation
shall not be exceeding 56 (fifty six) years, as on the
closing date of receipt of applications.
(12) If a DPC exists, what is its composition Group ‘C’ DPC for considering promotion
1. Pr. Secretary/ Secretary(Labour) – Chairperson
2. Chief Conservator of Forests(Admn) – Member
3. Dy. Secretary(Services) – Member
(13) Circumstances in which UPSC is to be consulted in Not applicable
making recruitments
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
SANJEEV KHIRWAR, Pr. Secy. (Environment & Forests)
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.