Rule, 2011

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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 17th June, 2011 The National Green Tribunal (Recruitment, Salaries and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Employees) Rules, 2011

G.S.R 458 (E).—In exercise of powers conferred by Section 12 and Section 13 read with Section 35(h) of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010(19of 201Q),the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely :—

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the National Green Tribunal (Recruitment, Salaries and other Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Employees) Rules. 2011.

(2) These rules shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette of India.

2. Application.— These rules shall apply to all the officers and employees of the Tribunal (except personnel hired on outsourced basis or short term contract basis or on lump-sum salary basis.)

3. Definitions.— (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,—

(a) "Act" means the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (19 of 2010); 2-1 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PAKT It—SEC-. 3(1)]

(b) "officers and employees of the Tribunal" means the personnel recruited under these rules;

(c) "section" means a section of the Act;

(d) "Tribunal" means the National Green Tribunal constituted under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (19 of 2010);

(d) The words and expression used and not defined in these rules, but defined in the Act shall have the same meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.

4. Appointing Authority - The Chairperson of the Tribunal shall be the appointing authority of all the officers and employees of the Tribunal.

5. Recruitment of Officers and Employees- The recruitment to various posts shall be made for different categories of officers and employees as per the entries in the Schedule annexed to these rules,

6. Number of Posts, classification and scale of pay.—The number of posts, their classification and the scale of pay attached thereto are given in the columns 2 to 4 in the Schedule annexed to these rules.

7. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications, etc.— The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said posts shall be as specified in the columns 5 to 13 in the Schedule annexed to these rules.

8. Absorption of employees on appointment on deputation,—(l)Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of these rules, the persons appointed on deputation basis ( not on ad hoc deputation basis) and who fulfill the qualifications and experience laid down in these rules for direct recruits, shall be eligible for absorption, subject to the condition that provision for direct recruitment exists for appointment to the said post and after following the procedure laid down for direct recruitment for the post as prescribed in the Schedule annexed to these rules.

(2) Such absorption shall also be subject to the condition that the deputation ists exercise their option for absorption and their parent Departments/cadre controlling authorities do not have any objection to their being absorbed in the Tribunal.

9. Procedure for Direct Recruitment- The following procedure shall be followed for making direct recruitment to posts wherever prescribed in the schedule annexed to these rules:

(1) The Tribunal shall invite applications for the posts through an advertisement on all India basis.

(2) The applications received under sub-rule (2) shall be screened for eligibility by a screening committee constituted by the Chairperson.

(3) If the number of applications received is large, then the Selection Committee may recommend a preliminary examination to be got conducted through a professional agency selected on the basis of an open competitive process.

(4) The recruitment shall be done by a Selection Committee comprising of:

(a) Chairperson or a Judicial Member nominated by the Chairperson of the Tribunal - Chairman

(b) Expert Member to be nominated by the Chairperson of the Tribunal - Member

(c) Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests or his nominee- Member

(d) Registrar of the Tribunal -Member

10. Procedure for appointment on Deputation- The following procedure shall be followed for making appointment on deputation to posts wherever prescribed in the schedule annexed to these rules:

(1) The Tribunal shall invite applications for the posts through an advertisement on all India basis.

(2) The applications received under sub-rule (1) shall be screened for eligibility by a screening committee constituted by the Chairperson.

(3) Interviews shall be conducted for selection by such committee as specified by the Chairperson of the Tribunal in consultation with the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests

11. Period of Deputation- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation'department of the Central Government shall be 3 years from the date of beginning of the deputation. Beyond 3 years, the period of deputation may be extended upto 4* year with the approval of the Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests and upto 5th year with the approval of the Minister for 2S THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(0] Environment and Forests; provided that every extension shall have prior concurrence of the Chairperson of the Tribunal. The deputationist should not have attained the age of 56 years on the last date of receipt of applications. The instructions on deputation issued by Department of Personnel and Training shall be applicable to officers and staff serving on deputation basis in the Tribunal.

12. Disciplinary Proceedings- The modalities of disciplinary proceedings against the officers and other employees of the Tribunal shall be notified by the Chairperson as per such rules and regulations as applicable to officers and employees belonging to Group A, Group B and Group C, as the case may be, of the corresponding scales of pay of the Central Government.

13. Conditions of service.— The conditions of service of the officers and other employees of the Tribunal in matters of pay. 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 and regulations as are for the time being applicable to officers and employees belonging to Group A, Group B and Group C, as the case may be, of the corresponding scales of pay of the Central Government stationed at those places.

14. Disqualification. - No Person, - i) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or ii) who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said post.

15. Accommodation.- The officers and employees of the Tribunal shall be eligible for House Rent Allowance as admissible to officers and employees belonging to Group A, Group B and Group C, as the case may be, of the corresponding scales of pay of the Central Government stationed at those places.

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

17. Other conditions of service. - Other conditions of service of the officers and employees of the Tribunal, for which no specific provisions have been provided, shall be regulated in accordance with such rules as are, from time to time, applicable to officers and employees belonging to Group A, Group B and Group C, as the case may be, of the corresponding scales of pay of the Central Government stationed at those places. Name of 1 Number of the Post ' Post i i Registrar • Classification Pay Band and Grade Pa// Scale of Pay j Not Applicable PB-3;

, Rs. 15600- i 39100 [GP- j 7600) Whether selection post ornon selection Post Not applicable Age limit for direct recrui Not Applicable Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by deputation.

In case of recruitment by promotion/depu:ation/absorptipn grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made Deputation:-Officers possessing Degree in Law from a recognised University and holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/ Courts/Tribunals, or

(b) post in Central Government or State Government or Courts/Tribunals, with five years regular service in PB-3 (Rs. If Departm exists what Group 'A Committee of:- ij Ciairpers the Chairper the Chairper fvj Secretary Forests or hi 'Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post i ! Number ol 1 Post 1 Classification i ; f>3y Band 1 and Grade . Pay/ Scale i of Pay : selection 1 post or non j selection : Post 3 Assistant Registrar '5(2011) Not Applicable PB-3 Rs 1S600- 39100 (GP Selection post Age limit for direct recruits Educat and ot qualific require direct Applicable Not A Method of recruitment whether by direct In case of recruitment by recruitment or by promotion or by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which deputation/absorption and percentage of promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made vacancies to be field by various methods i) 40% by deputation ii) 60% by promotion on the basis of 'merit cum seniority' (written test and interview) of eligible candidates failing which by deputation Deputation: Officers possessing a degree in law from recognised university and holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/ Courts/Tribunals, or

(b) post in Central Government or State Government or Courts/Tribunals, with five years regular service in the In case of promotion- Officials with 6 years ol regular service in PB-2 (Us 9300-34800), GP-4800 in National Green Tribunal haying i) Degree in Law with a minimum 55% marks from a recognised University ii) Working knowledge of Computer.

•Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post 4.Section Officer Number of Post Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay 34800 (GP- Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection Post Educational a other qualification required for direct recruit Not Applicable Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methodi 100% by promotion on the basis of 'merit cum seniority' (written test and interview) of eligible candidates failing which by deputation In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made In case of deputation:- Officers holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/Caurts/Tribunals, or

(b) post in Central Government or State Government or Courts/Tribunals, wi th six years regular service in the PB 2 ( Rs. 9300-34800), GP-4200 Essential - Knov;ledge in Computer operation.

In case of promotion:- Assistant with 6 years regular service in PB-2 (Rs 9300-34800) ,GP-4200 in National Green Tribunal.

•Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post S. Assistant Number of Post Classification Not Applicab e Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay 34800 (GP- Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection POM Age limit for direct recruits for Government Servant upto 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government Note:-the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Education required f from a un Bar Counc 5S% mark 6 months institution lii) Desirab to candid Environm of the sub Having 2 y the field o Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by direct recruitment failing which by deputation or absorption.

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades r>om which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made In case of deputation:- Officers possessing a degree in law from recognised university and holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/Courts/Tribunals, or

(b) With Six years regular service in P6-1 Rs. 520O-202O0(GP-2800)

(c) Upper Division Clerk in Central Government or State Government or Courts/Tribunals, with 8 years regular service in the P6-1 of Rs. Essential-Knowledge in Computer operation.

Name of the Post

6. Principal Private Secretary Number of Post Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay (GP-6600) Whether selection post or non selection Post S Selection Post Age limit for direct recruits e Not Applicable Educatio and othe qualificat required direct rec Not Appli Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by promotion on the basis of 'merit cum seniority' (written test and interview) of eligible candidates failing which by deputation In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made In case of deputation:- A. Officers possessing a degree in Law from recognised university and holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/Courts/Tribunals, or

(b) post in Central Government or State Government or Courts Aribunals with Six years regular service in the PB-2; of Rs. 9300-34800(GP-4800] B. Possessing speed of 100 words per minute in short hand (English/Hindi) C. Essential - Working knowledge of Computer operation Desirable- Computer Training Course of at least 6 months' duration from a recognised institution In case of promotion:- Private Secretary in PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34600} GP- Rs. 4800 with at least 6 years regular service in the Mational Green Tribunal. Essential- Possessing a degree in Law from a recognised university with minimum 5S% marks.

iiJComputer Training Course of at least 6 months' duration from a recognised institution.

"Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post

7. Private Secretary Number of Post Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay (GP-4800) Whether selection post or non selection Post Not Applicable Age limit for direct recruits Not Applica ble Educational and other required for direct recruits Not Applicable Whe edu qua pres recr case Not Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods ii)50% promotion on the basis of 'merit cum seniority '(written test and interview) of eligible candidates failing which by deputation In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grad which promotion/deputation/absorptiorr to be made In case of Deputation:- Officers possessing Bachelor's degree recognised University holding -

(i) analogous posts on regular basis in Governments/Courts/Tribunals, or

(ii) post of Court Master/Stenographer Grade 'C with at least tw regular service in the grade of PB-2; GP-Rs 4600 (Rs. 9300-3480 revised 6500-200-105001 and possessing a speed of 100 words per m shorthand and 40 words per minute in type writing (English) in Centr Governments/ Courts/Tribunals.

Essential- Computer Training Course of at least 6 months' duratio recognised institution.

Desirable-Degree in Law In case of Promotion:

(i) From amongst Stenographer Grade 'C/Tribunal Maste 2(9300-34800), GP-4600 who have rendered two year service in the National Green Tribunal.

(ii) Com puter Tra i ni ng Cou rse of at 1 ea st 6 m onth s' d u rati o recognised institution.

Desirable- Degree in Law •Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of trie Post C) /Court Master Number of Post Classificati on Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/Scale of Pay (GP-4200) Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection Age limit for direct recruits 21-27 Years (Relaxable for Government Servant upto 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government ote:-the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Educ qual recru Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods recruitment ii)50% by promotion on the basis of 'seniority cum In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made In case of deputation:-Officers possessing a Bachelor's degree from 3 recognised university and holding

(a) analogous post on regular basis in Central Government/ State Government/Courts/Tribunals, or

(b) Stenographer grade 'D' or equivalent Post in Central Government •Subject to variation depending upon work load w s rejection of unfit 'of eligible candidates failing which by deputation or State Government or Courts/Tribunals, with Ten years regular service in the PB-l of Rs. 520O-2O200(GP-2400) Essential- Computer Training Course of at least 6 months' duration from a recognised institution.

Possessing speed of 80 words per minute in short hand (English/Hindi), Knowledge in Computer operation In case of Promotion From amongst stenographers Grade 'D' in any bench of the National Green Tribunal who have rendered not less than 10 years regular service in the Grade of PB-l; GP-2400 (5200- Essential - Essential- Computer Training Course of at least 6 months' duration from a recognised institution Possessing speed of 80 words per minute in short hand (English/Hindi), Knowledge in Computer operation ii) Expert the Cha Member iii) Secre and Fore iv| Regist Name of the Post Stenograp tier Number of Post Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade of Pay 20200 (GP- Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection Post Age limit for direct recruits 21-27 rears (Relaxable for Government Servant upto 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government Notei-the crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications Whether age and educational qualification prescribed for direct recruit5 will apply in cases of promotees Not Applicable Period of probatio n if any 2 years Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absoration and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by direct recruitment failing which by deputation.

In case of recruitment pronnotion/deput at ion/absorption gra from w promotion/deputation/absorption, to made In case of deputation:- Offi possessing a degree from recogn university and holding i] analogous post on regular basi Central Government/ State Governm ii) Computer Training Course of at lea months' duration from a recogn institution Name of the Post Number of Post Classification

10. Hindi "1(2011) Officer i Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay (GP-S400) Whether selection post or non selection Post Age limit for direct recruits Non Selection Post Not Applicable Educatio Other qualificat required direct rec Not Appli Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage o( vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by promotion (ailing which by deputation.

In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made Deputation: (i) Persons holding analogous post on regular basis in Central Governments/State Government/ Courts/Tribunals, or

(ii) Persons holding the posts in PB-2 (Rs. 9300-34800); GP- 4800 with 8 years regular service in the respective grade pay in the Central/ State Governments/ Courts/Tribunals.

Promotion:- Officers having experience of 8 years of regular service in the post of Hindi Translator working in the PB-2; Rs. 9300-34800 (GP-4200) in National Green Tribunal.

If Departmen what is its com Group 'B' Promotion Co i) Chairperso Member to b Chairman Chairperson o iii) Secretary Forests or his "Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post Hindi Transla tor Num ber of Post Classifi cation Not Applies ble Pay Buna and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay [GP- Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection Post Age limit for direct recruits e 23-32 Years (Relaxsble for Government Servants upto 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

Note:-lhe crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Educational and ot direct recruits

1) Masters Degree or Hindi as a compu medium of examina recognised Universit

2. Recognised Dipl translation from Hind two year experienc Hindi to English Government or St Government of India Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by direct recruitment failing which by deputation.

In case of recruitment by orption grades from which orption, to be made Not Applicable If Departmental Promotion Committee exi Group '8' and Group 'C Departmental consisting of:- i) Chairperson of the Tribunal or a Jud Chairperson - Chairman ii) Expert Member to be nominated by the C iii) Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Fo iv) Registrar of the Tribunal - Member 'Subject to variation depending upon work load Name of the Post n Accounts Officer . Numb I erof Post I") '< Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Scale of Pay Whether selection post or non selection Post S Not Applicable i Age limit for direct recruits Nol Applicable Educational and other qualificatio required for dire recruits Not Applicable Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by promotion failing which by deputation In case ol recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from which promotion/deputation/absorp;ion, to be made Deputation; (a) Officers possessing Bachelor's degree from a recognized university

(i) holding analogous post on regular basis in Central Governments/State Government/ Courts/Tribunals thereto, or

(ii) Officers holding the posts in PEt-2, Rs. 9300-34800 (GP-48O0I with 8 years regular service in the respective grade pay in the Central or State Governments or Courts/Tribunals.

Desirable- (i) A pass in SAS or equivalent examination conducted by any of the Organised Accounts Departments of the Central / State Government (ii] Successful completion of training in cash and accounts work in I5TM or equivalent and experience in cash; accounts and budget work. •Subject to variatioi >n depending upon work toad Name of the Post Accountant Number of Post 5*(20U) Classification Not Applicable Pay Band and Grade Pay/ Sca.'e of Pay (GP-2400) Whether selection post or non selection Post Selection Post Age limit for direct recruits E 21-30 years (Relaxable for Government Servants upto 40 years in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

crucial date for determining theagelirnit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.

Edu qua recr Bach degre mark Unive Inter Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of vacancies to be field by various methods 100% by Direct Recruitment In case of recruitment by promotion/deputation/absorption grades from wh promotion/deputation/absorption, to be made In case of deputation: Officers having Bachelor of Commerce(B.Com) degre •Subject to variation depending upon work load failing which by deputation. recognised University and holding; i](a) analogous posts in Central Government / State Governments / Courts /T or;

(b) post in PB-1 (Rs.5200-20200), Grade Pay 1900 with 8 years service in Governments or State Governments or Courts/Tribunals.

Essential - Working knowledge of Computer operation Desirable- Computer Training Course of at least 6 months' duration from a re institution Printed hy the Manager. Government cf India Press. KIMS Roii. Maya iinil I'uMnhcJ hi lilt C'l'iiirnllcr nl'['uhlin is. [X-llu-

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