(a): Yes, Sir.
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY;
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE PRIME’S MINISTER OFFICE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS;AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(b): The details of cases of difference of opinion are as under:-
Year No. of Disagreement cases disposed
2007-2008 25
2008-2009 42
2009-2010 27
2010 13
(Upto July,
2010)
(c) & (d): The final decision for imposition of a penalty vests with the Disciplinary Authority concerned.
However, cases of difference of opinion between the disciplinary authority and the CVC in disciplinary
matters related to officers of All India Services and all Group A Central Civil Services including those
under the Ministry of Railways are required to be submitted to the Prime Minister for resolution. The
decision taken in the matter is conveyed to the Disciplinary Authority for further action under the
relevant disciplinary rules.
This is an ongoing process. However, presently, 5 cases of difference of opinion between the CVC and the
Disciplinary Authority are under process.
