Rule, 2019

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EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 4

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 12th June, 2019 S.R.O. 11(E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 read with clause (e) of sub-section (2) of section 41 of the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 (55 of 2007), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Financial Advisor and Chief Accounts Officer, Deputy Controller of Accounts, Accounts Officer, Junior Accounts Officer and Junior Accountant in the Armed Forces Tribunal, Ministry of Defence, namely:- 1 Short title and commencement.-- (1). These rules may be called the Armed Forces Tribunal (Account Cadre Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2019.

(2). They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2 Application.-- These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.

3 Number of posts, classification, level in pay matrix or pay scale.- The number of the said posts, their classification, and the level in pay matrix or pay scale attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.

4 Methods of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications etc.- The method of recruitment to the said posts, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule. 5 Conditions of Service. - The conditions of service of the said posts of the Tribunal, the manner of allowances, leave, provident fund, age of superannuation, pension and retirement benefits, medical facilities and other conditions of service, shall be regulated in accordance with such rules as are for the time being applicable to officers belonging to Group 'A' or Group 'B' posts, as the case may be, of the Central Government of the corresponding level in pay matrix.

6 Disqualification. - No person, –

(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or

(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted marriage with any other person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts.

Provided that the Central 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 so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule. 7 Power to relax. - Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

8 Saving. - Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.

SCHEDULE

Name of post. Number of posts. Classification. Level in pay matrix or pay scale.

Whether selection post or non-selection post.

1. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer.

One* (2019) *Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial.

Level-13 in the pay matrix (Rs. 123100- Not applicable.

Age-limit for direct recruits.

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits.

Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees.

Period of probation, if any.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Method of recruitment :

whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be filled by various methods.

In case of recruitment by promotion or deputation grades from which promotion or deputation to be made.

If a departmental promotion committee exists, what is its composition Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment.

Officer of the organised accounts cadre of the Central Government;

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with five years regular service in the level-12 in the pay matrix (Rs.

Note 1: The Departmental Deputy Controller of Accounts in level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700-208700) with ten years of regular service in the grade is considered along with outsiders. If the Departmental candidate is selected for appointment to the post; it shall be treated as having been filled by promotion.

Note 2: The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed five years.

Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Not applicable. Not applicable.

2. Deputy Controller of Accounts.

One* (2019) *Subject to variation in workload.

General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted, Non- Ministerial.

Level-11 in the pay matrix (Rs. 67700- Selection.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Two years Promotion, failing which by deputation.

Promotion:

Accounts Officer in level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44,900-142400) in any Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal with seven years regular service in the grade.

Note: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility Group 'A' Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-

1. Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal —Chairperson;

2. Judicial or Administrative Member Armed Forces Tribunal (Nominated by Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal) —Member;

3. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer —Member.

Not applicable.

service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors which have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputation:

Officer of the organised Accounts cadre of the Central Government:

(i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with five years of regular service in level-10 in the pay matrix (Rs. 56100- Note 1: The Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, a deputationist in the Armed Forces Tribunal shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion channel.

Note 2: The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years.

Note 3: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

Group 'A' Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:-

1. Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal- —Chairperson;

2. Judicial or Administrative Member Armed Forces Tribunal (Nominated by Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal) —Member;

3. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer —Member.

*Subject to variation dependent on workload.

General Central Non-Gazetted, Non- ministerial.

Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900- Selection.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Promotion. Promotion:

Junior Accounts Officer in any Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal in the level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) with five years of regular service in the grade.

Note : Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-

1. Judicial or Administrative Member, Armed Forces Tribunal (Nominated by Chairperson, Armed Forces Tribunal) —Chairperson;

2. Principal Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal or Registrar, Armed Forces Tribunal — Member;

3. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer or Not applicable.

of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors which have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

Deputy Controller of Accounts —Member.

4. Junior Accounts Officer.

*Subject to variation in workload.

General Central Non-Gazetted, Non- Ministerial.

Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400- Selection.

Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Two years.

Fifty per cent by promotion failing which by deputation and fifty per cent by deputation.

1. Promotion:

Junior Accountant in level 5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) with six years regular service in the grade.

Note 1: Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors would also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less, and have successfully completed probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors which have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service.

2. Deputation:

Officers under the Central Government :

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or Department;

or

(ii) with six years service in the level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200-92300) rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis, and

(b) who have undergone training in cash and accounts work in the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management or an equivalent course from a recognised institute and having two years experience of cash accounts and budget work.

Note 2: The Departmental officers in the feeder grade who are in direct line of promotion, shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of :-

1. Judicial or Administrative Member Armed Forces Tribunal (Nominated by Chairperson, Armed Forces

2. Principal Registrar or Registrar - Member;

3. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer or Deputy Controller of Accounts - Member.

Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of :-

1. Judicial or Administrative Member, Armed Forces Tribunal (Nominated by Chairperson, Armed Forces

2. Principal Registrar or Registrar - Member;

3. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer or Deputy Controller Accounts - Member.

Not applicable.

deputation. Similarly, a deputationist in the Armed Forces Tribunal shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.

Note 3: The period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall not ordinarily exceed three years.

Note 4: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed fifty-six years as on the closing date of receipt of application.

5. Junior Accountant.

*Subject to variation dependent on workload).

General Central Non Gazetted, Non- Ministerial.

Level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs. 29200- Not applicable.

Twenty-five years.

Note 1: Relaxable for Government servantsupto forty years in case of general candidates and forty-five years in case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Schedules Tribes in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

Note 2: The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of Jammu and Kashmir State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

Bachelor's degree from a recognised University.

Not applicable.

Two years.

By direct recruitment.

Note : Vacancies caused by the incumbent being away on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation or long illness or study leave or under other circumstances for duration of one year or more may be filled on deputation basis from Central Government:

(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or

(ii) with five years regular service in posts in the level-4 in the pay matrix (Rs. 25500-81100); and

(b) possessing the qualifications and experience prescribed for direct recruits under column (7).

Not applicable.

Promotion Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:-

1. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer —Chairman;

2. Joint Registrar —Member;

3. Deputy Registrar or Assistant Registrar —Member.

Not applicable.

and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

MANOJ KUMAR VERMA

Provisions this rule answers to

Read out of the instrument itself: an enabling provision is one it says it was made under, which is the power it rests on. The rest it names without resting on.

Other instruments under the same Act

All of the The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007