(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. 02/7/1997;
(b) if so, 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 this Ministry the Autonomous/Statutory Organizations,
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) dt. 02-07-1997; and
(d) if so, the details of excesses/shortages found in all the
above category of services as on 02-07-1997?