Question : RETIRED BUREAUCRATS WORKING IN PRIVATE COMPANIES



(a) whether a large number of IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS officers are working in private sector of Indian and foreign companies after their retirement;

(b) if so, details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of this matter;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.(SHRI SURESH PACHOURI)

(a) to (e): As per provisions of the existing rules, IAS, IPS, IFS and IRS officers shall obtain previous sanction of the Government for their post retirement commercial employment in private companies. The sanction of the Government is not required after two years of the retirement of the pensioner. Data in respect of such officers is not centrally maintained.