MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS. (SHRI HARIN PATHAK)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): Consequent upon the bifurcation of the state of Bihar into Bihar and Jharkhand, the posts in the All-India Services in the two states were divided vide notification dated 21.10.2000, effective from 15.11.2000 as under:
Bihar Jharkhand
IAS 264 129
IPS 163 87
IFS 43 130
(c): No instance of cadre dispute between Jharkhand and Bihar, affecting the developmental activities has come to the notice of the Government.
(d): Does not arise.
(e): Bifurcation of Cadre was done keeping in view, inter alia, check in administrative expenditure consistent with the requirement for efficient administration in the smaller states, the need of grouping Departments/posts in a rational manner to ensure optimum utilization of available personnel and proper career management. These objectives have been achieved.