Notice for voluntary retirement/resignation - CBEC Instructions
BOARD observes that despite clear directions, even now, proposals are referred to the Board in a routine manner at the fag end of the expiry of the period of notice for VRS and that too without verifying the veracity/genuineness of the grounds for VRS and without giving adequate/sufficient convincing reasons and recommendation of the Zonal head thereon. Further, clarifications sought are provided in piecemeal and at a very late stage thereby not leaving sufficient time for the Board for proper examination and also resulting in putting avoidable strain on the already overburdened system. Delay in deciding VRS cases have been viewed very seriously by the higher authorities.
Board now wants the proposals to be sent two months before the intended date of retirement duly signed by the concerned Chief Commissioner/Director General.
Board has prescribed the following guidelines:
(i) On receipt of the application/notice for VRS under Rule 48 or 48A of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, a letter may be issued immediately requesting the officer to continue on duty till the decision of the competent authority is communicated to him.
(ii) Any request for VRS under Rule 48 will first be examined by the concerned Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner/Director General. Request for VRS by officers stating personal reasons, family grounds/reasons/circumstances without specifying detailed grounds may not be considered and the officer may be asked to amplify reasons or grounds for seeking VRS with copies of all the supporting documents, if any. Thereafter, such cases will be recommended to the Board
(iii) Any request for VRS under Rule 48A will first be examined on merit by the concerned Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner/Director General and only if they are convinced that there are sufficient and reasonable grounds for seeking VRS, such cases will be recommended to the Board. Request for VRS by officers stating personal reasons, family grounds/reasons/circumstances without specifying detailed grounds may not be considered and the officer may be asked to amplify reasons or grounds for seeking VRS with copies of all the supporting documents, if any.
(iv) In case of an officer of the rank of Assistant Commissioner, his/her vigilance status prior to his/her promotion to the grade of Assistant Commissioner may be provided, alongwith no dues certificate and certificate of qualifying service of the Administration Unit and recommendation of the concerned Principal Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner/Director General.
(v) The proposal may be sent to the Board in the proforma two months before the intended date of retirement, without fail.
The above instructions may be noted by all concerned for strict compliance.
The Chief Commissioners should be really concerned when their officers want to leave the organisation.
CBEC F.No.26014/13/2015-Ad.IIA., Dated May 02 2016