Question : INTRODUCTION OF POST BASED ROSTERS



(a). whether DOPT has introduced `Post Based Rosters` in place of `Vacancy Based Rosters` for implementing reserving system w.e.f. 2nd July, 1997;

(b). if so, the reasons therefor;

(c). whether while introducing `Post Based Rosters` in place of `Vacancy Based Rosters` the process of identifying excesses/shortages, if any, in Class I, II, III and IV category of services under the Ministry of Law, Justice & Company Affairs and all the Autonomous/Statutory Organisations, Attached, Sub-ordinate offices and Public Sector Undertakings was undertaken as prescribed under para (5) of the DOPT O.M. No. 36012/2/96-Estt. (Res.) dated July 2, 1997;

(d). if so, the details of excesses/shortages found in all the above category of services as on July 2, 1997;

(e). whether `Post Based Rosters` are introduced in place of `Vacancy Based Rosters` without completing the process of identifying excesses/shortages, if any, as prescribed under the above referred O.M.; and

(f). if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The post-based roster was introduced to implement the Supreme Court decision in R.K. Sabharwal case.

(c) Yes, Sir.

(d) to (f) The information is being collected and the same will be laid on the Table of the House.