(a) whether it is a fact that the DOPT has introduced `Post Based Rosters` in place of
`Vacancy Based Rosters` for implementing reserving system w.e.f. July 2, 1997;
(b) if so, reasons for the same;
(c) whether while introducing `Post Based Rosters` in place of `Vacancy Based Rosters`
the process of indentifying excesses/shortages if any in class I, II, III and IV category of
services under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and all the
autonomous/Statutory Organizations, Attached/Subordinate Offoces 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, indicate excesses/shortages found in all the above category of services as on July
2, 19997; and
(e) whether the `Post Based Rosters` are introduced in place of `Vacancy Based Rosters`
without completing the process of indentifying excesses/shortages if any as prescribed
under the above referred O.M.; and
(f) if not, reasons therefor?