Rotational transfer of officers posted against Sensitive Posts

Rotational transfer of officers posted against sensitive posts in their Department and the official posted against these posts after every two/three years to avoid developing vested interest.

F.No. 21/01/2018-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market
New Delhi, the 9th October, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Rotational transfer of officers posted against sensitive posts in Ministries/Departments

The undersigned is directed to re-draw attention to the guidelines issued by Central Vigilance Commission vide Circular No.004/VGL/090/225553 dated 11.09.2013 wherein all the Ministries/Departments were asked to identify the sensitive posts in their Ministry/Department and the official posted against these posts and to ensure that they are strictly rotated after every two/three years to avoid developing vested interest.

This matter came up recently under examination in connection with RTP for CSS. The Ministries/Departments participating in CSS are once again requested to ensure strict compliance with the instructions of CVC on rotation of officers working in sensitive posts.

(Chandra Shekhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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