Question : Retention of Lien of Post

(a) whether Government has set rules regarding retention of lien of post in a Government Office (GO) after joining another GO by Government Employee (GE) through tendering of technical resignation;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) maximum period allowed for retention of lien of GE;
(d) whether previous GO is bound to retain the lien of a GE for lifetime if his/her employment in another GO is not confirmed and if so, the details thereof including the cases of lien retention beyond 5 years;
(e) whether GO can terminate lien after receiving written undertaking from GE once formal lien of 2 years is over and if so, the rule position in this regard; and
(f) whether Government is aware that retention of lien for long period, may hamper the promotion prospects of other incumbent employees in previous cadre/ service and if so, the Government’s reaction thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Consolidated guidelines on “Technical Resignation and Lien” have been issued by Department of Personnel & Training (Annexure).

(c) to (f): (i) Lien is retained by a permanent Government employee (GE) for a period of 2 years. It is extendable upto 3 years in exceptional cases. However, while considering termination of lien of a GE it is to be ensured that he is not left without a lien on a permanent post.

(ii) Ministries/Departments are required to take timely action to extend or terminate lien on completion of the prescribed period of 2/3 years, after providing adequate opportunity to the GE.


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