RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR RECORDS RELATING TO SUBSTANTIVE FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

1 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR RECORDS RELATING TO SUBSTANTIVE FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION DIRECTORATE GENRAL OF CIVIL AVIATION Parliament & Coordination Section September, 2014

2 Directorate General of Civil Aviation (Ministry of Civil Aviation), New Delhi Index Sr. No. Section/Directorates Page No. 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 3-4 2 COMMON RECORDS / MATTERS 5-9 RELATING TO RTI APPLICATIONS, COURT CASES, PARLIAMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, COORDINATION, ETC. FOR ALL SECTIONS 3 ESTABLISHMENT I, II & III SECTIONS 10-35 AND RECRUITMENT CELL 4 CASH SECTION 36-40 5 GENERAL SECTION 41-43 6 HINDI SECTION 44-46 7 FINANCE SECTION 47-49 8 INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY 50 9 VIGILANCE SECTION 51-58 10 AERODROME STANDARDS 59 DIRECTORATE 11 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTORATE 60-61 12 AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE (AT-I) 62 13 AIR TRANSPORT DIRECTORATE (AT-II) 63 14 AIR SAFETY DIRECTORATE 64 15 CENTRAL EXAMINATION 65 ORGANIZATION (CEO) 16 FLIGHT STANDARD DIRECTORATE 66 17 FLYING AND TRAINING 67 DIRECTORATE 18 INFORMATION AND REGULATION 68 DIRECTORATE 19 LIBRARY SECTION 69 20 ANS DIRECTORATE 70-71 21 AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING 73-74 DIRECTORATE 22 LICENSING DIRECTORATE 75

3 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DIRECTORATE GENRAL OF CIVIL AVIATION INTRODUCTION NOTE (i) (ii) This Record Retention Schedule is for the records pertaining to substantive functions of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Retention periods in respect of records which fall in the category of Records Common to all Departments should be reckoned from the Record Schedule in respect of Records Common to All Ministries/Departments prepared by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. (iii) The Retention Period for Category A and Category B files is 25 years from the date of opening of the files. In the case of a Category C file, the retention period is to be reckoned from the date of their recording. The classification of each file should be distinctly written with the red ink on the top left corner of the each file cover. (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) While prescribing the retention period for the category C files in the enclosed Retention Schedule slabs of,, C-5 and 0 may be followed, where the numerical stands for number of years of retention of a file. All Category C files must be reviewed by the concerned sections on the expiry of the specified retention period. While doing so, these files, if so required, may be granted a further lease of life not exceeding a period of ten years, or upgraded as B, depending upon the importance of the subject matter dealt with therein. Category A and B files may be appraised by the said Records Creating Agency in consultation with the National Archives of India after 25 years of their life. The files selected for permanent retention after appraisal, may be transferred to the NAI for their permanent custody and scientific preservation as per provision of section 6(1) (c) of the Public Record Act, 1993 and the rule 5 (2) (3) (4) of Public Records Rules, 1997. In the case of records other than files, the retention period will be counted from the year in which it has ceased to be current. If records related to two or more subjects for which different retention periods have been prescribed, it will be retained for the highest of such period. In exceptional cases, a record may be retained for a period longer than the specified in the Schedule if it has certain special features or such a course is warranted by the peculiar needs of the section/division. The records may be required to be kept for longer period because of court cases, pending audit paras, etc. In no case, However, will a record be retained for a period of shorter than prescribed in the Schedule

4 (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) (xiii) If a record is required in connection with the disposal of another record, the former will not be weeded out until after all the issues raised on the later have been finally decided, even though the retention period marked on the former may have expired in the meantime. In fact, the retention periods initially marked on such records should be consciously reviewed and, whether necessary, revised suitably. All sections of the D G C A may be directed to maintain the File Register as prescribed in Para 97 and Appendix 22 of the CS MOP. A regular Programme of recording/reviewing/weeding of record should be undertaken by each section of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and progress in this regard should be monitored. Timely transfer of all semi-current records to be Departmental Records room may be also be ensured, as per provisions of Para 112 of the MOP. All sections are requested to ensure that the provisions contained in the Record Retention Schedule are strictly followed. Categorization of Records (i) Category A meaning ke ep and microfilm - (a) Files which qualify for permanent preservation for administrative purposes and which have to be microfilmed because they contain: (i) a document so precious that its original must be preserved intact and access to it in the original from must be restricted to the barest minimum to avoid its damage of loss ; or (ii) Material likely to be required for frequent reference by different parties simultaneously/frequently. (ii) (iii) Files of historical importance. Category y B me a ning k e e p but do not microfilm This category will cover files required for permanent preservation for administration purpose. It will, however, exclude the nature of material falling under the category described in (i) or (ii) of sub-para (1) (a) above and therefore need not be microfilmed. (iii) Category C meaning keep for specified period only. This category will include files of secondary importance having reference value for a limited period not exceeding 10 years. In exceptional cases, if the record is required to be retained beyond 10 years it will upgraded to B Category. For, C-5 & C- 10 means Category C files to be kept for 3 years, 5 years and 10 years respectively.

5 COMMON RECORDS RELATING TO RTI, COURT CASES, PARLIAMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, COORDINATION, ETC. MATTERS APPLICABLE TO ALL SECTIONS OF THE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI) Sl.No. Subject/records groups Proposed Retention Remarks Period 1. RTI cases disposed without attracting any 1 st Appeal 2. RTI cases attracting 1 st Appeal Since they may attract 1 st Appeal so require a fair retention period. 3. RTI Cases attracting 2 nd Appeal or till the compliance of (without any remarkable decision) CIC orders, whichever is later 4. RTI Cases attracting 2nd Appeal C-5 Judgment/CIC ruling (involving a remarkable decision) B 5. 1 st Appeal cases files C-5 As these may attract 2 nd Appeal 6. 2 nd Appeal cases files or till the compliance of CIC order 7. Files relating to the administrative aspects of RTI Act, 2005 i. e. implementation, suggestion, guidelines etc. 8. Files Register of RTI Applications i.e. records other than file. B- Keep COURT CASES Sl.No. Subject/records groups Proposed Retention Period 1. Court Cases Three years from the final disposal of the case. Remarks

6 RECORDS/PAPERS RELATING TO PARLIAMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, COORDINATION, ETC. S.No. Description of Records Main head Sub head Retention period Remarks 1. Parliament 1.General aspects A or B category, matters depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. 2. Assurances undertaking and after fulfillment 3. Committee (a) For departments Subject to a reported upon or copy of the predominantly concerned: 0 report retained being (b) For other interested departments: permanently. The National Archives may be consulted before any file 4. Cut-motions, resolutions/ Calling Attention notices Lok Sabha 5. Cut- motion, resolutions/ Calling Attention notices Rajya Sabha (a) Admitted and answered/ discussed: (b) Disallowed, lapsed or withdrawn: 6. Questions - Lok Sabha except assurances 7. Question Rajya except assurances Sabha is destroyed. Cases containing material of great precedence/ reference value/ historical importance may be retained permanently

7 8. Legislation A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. 9. Furnishing of material for speech of President, Prime Minister, Minister etc. The National Archives may be consulted for its up-keep 2. 10. Parliamentary proceedings maintained Parliament Unit as by. after printing Subject to follow-up action being taken by the sections concerned on their own files to which relevant extracts may be taken. 3. 11. Register of Parliament questions 4. 12. Opening speech of Minister for Consultative Committee 5. 13. Special Mentions and matters under Rule 377 in Lok Sabha 6. 14. Statement of after fulfillment Fulfillment o f Assurances given in 7. 15. Files relating to furnishing information to fulfillmen t 8. 16. Files relating t o transfer of Question s to Ministries/Deptts. 9. 17. Study visits of the various Parliamentary Committees. 10. Citizen Charter. 11 Result Frame Work Documents. C-5

12 Examination of draft bills/ordinances/draft Cabinet Notes/ Acts. received from various State Govts. and various administrative Ministries/Deptt. which do not pertain to any particular Section/ Deptt. and require coordination. 8 C-5 or Notification in Gazette, which is earlier. 13 Monthly Summary for the Cabinet. 14 References received from other Ministries 15 Monthly D.O. letter to Cabinet Secy./ Secy. to P.M. 16 Dissemination of Administrative Circulars/ Orders/instructions on various Matters received from Nodal Ministries 17 Participation in National and International fairs/ Exhibitions and Seminars. 18 Distribution of Republic Day and Independence Day Passes, Calendars and 19 Implementation of the decisions of the Cabinet/ Cabinet Committee submission of monthly Report Reg. 20 Submission of returns on Employment of family members of Govt. servants in foreign missions and foreign organizations abroad (while the officer is posted in India) to be sent to External Affairs. 21 ACC Appointments Monthly returns about the status of vacancies and proposals in the PSUs/autonomous bodies (online). 22 Monthly status of ACC cases with regard to (a) pending proposals, (b) compliance of ACC decisions & directions. 23 Request for advertisement received from various sources. 24 Welfare of women- submission of Half yearly and Annual data/information. 25 Welfare of Senior Citizen. 26 Weekly Senior Level Officers Meeting. 27 Compilation of information on PMO/VIP/Deliverables /RFD etc. for weekly meetings as follow-up to Senior Level Officers meeting. 28 Annual Report reg. Representation 29 Complaints from Associations for non- observance of reservation orders. 30 Representations from SCs/STs employees reg. harassments. 31 Monitoring of reservation orders for posts reserved for SCs/STs. 32 References from PMO/VIPs. Etc. 33 Inspection of rosters maintained by the Deptt. and all the Organizations under its 34 Annual return for physically handicapped persons.

34 Annual/ Half yearly return for Ex- servicemen. 36 Monitoring of reservation orders for posts reserved for physically 37 Monitoring of reservation orders for posts reserved for Ex-servicemen. 38 Recruitment of Minorities in Govt. Services- Quarterly report to be sent to Ministry of Home Affairs (Minorities Cell) 39 Prime Minister s New 15-Point Programme for the Welfare information relating to total Number of employees relating to Minorities. 40 Prime Minister s New 15-Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities-Annual Report. 41 Special Recruitment Drive launched for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs- Half yearly and Annual Report. 42 Nomination of the Liaison Officer for the works relating to the welfare of SCs/STs, Physically Handicapped Persons and Ex- Servicemen in the Directorate General of Civil 43 Forwarding of Grievances received from various sources to concerned organization/ Admn. Section for redressed. 44 Issue of suitable communication to the petitioner/dpg/darpg etc. reg. Redressal of the Grievance/closure of the case. 45 Circulation of the consolidated report 9 46 Circulation of various instructions/guidelines received from DPG/DARPG etc. regarding Public Grievances Redress Machinery (PGRM). 47 Appointment of Public Grievance Officer in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. 48 Matters relating to women welfare looking into reports/ of Women complaints of sexual Cell/Complaints harassment etc. 49 Constitution of Women Cell, Nomination of Nodal Officer in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for looking after matters relating 50 Constitution of Complaints Committee to look into Complaints of sexual harassment of women at work place, nomination of Chairperson /Nodal Officer etc. Note : (i) (ii) Files relating to Assurances are only to be retained as per RRS. Files regarding Parliament Questions to be digitized and weeded out annually.

10 RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR RECORDS RELATING TO SUBSTANTIVE FUNCTIONS OF DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION. ESTABLISHMENT I, II & III SECTIONS AND RECRUITMENT CELL S. No. Description of Record Retention Main Head Sub-Head period Remarks (1) (2) (3) (4) 1. Creation and 1. Continuance/ abolition/ Category B Subject to particulars of classification of revival of posts sanctions being noted in posts Establishments/ Sanction Register. Refer GFR 2. Conversion of temporary posts into permanent ones 0 Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. Refer GFR Appendix 13, Annex-1 3. Creation of post of permanent nature 4. Creation of of temporary post in Personal staff of Minister 5. Revision of scales of pay Category B Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. Refer GFR Appendix 13, Annex-1 0 Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. Category B in the case departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they

11 6. Upgradation of posts become obsolete 0 Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. Refer GFR Appendix 13, Annex-1 7. Re-designation of posts 0 Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. 8. Plan/non-Plan posts C-5 Subject to particulars of sanctions being noted in Establishments/ Sanction Register. 2. Recruitment 1. Recruitment (general aspects) including provisions of the Constitution 2. Appointment of dependents deceased employees Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who C-5 or after verification of Audit whichever is later. Subject to the application of the candidate and an authenticated copy of the order of appointment being kept in the personal file. 3. Appointment of honorary workers/ consultants 0 Subject to the biodata/application of the candidate and an authenticated copy of the order of appointment being kept in

12 the personal file. 4. Appointment of Non- Indians 0 Subject to the application of the candidate and an authenticated copy of the order of appointment being kept in the personal file. 5. Estimate (annual) of vacancies 6. Employment priorities and maintenance of roster 7. UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations 8. Framing of recruitment rules 9. Notification to and release of vacancies by i. Local employment exchange ii. D.G.E. & T. 10. Nomination of candidates by local employment exchange and their selection (Three years would be compute after (a) 0 in (b) C-5 in the case of others Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing 11. Recruitment through Employment exchange (general aspects) 0 Subject to the application of the successful candidate and an authenticated

13 12. Recruitment through Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions including Select List 13. Recruitment by Ministries including DEOs/ Messengers 14. Recruitment from open market, including advertising and inviting of applications 15. Recruitment through UPSC including requisitions for recruitment and recommendations of UPSC i. Group A ii. Group B 16. Recruitment otherwise than through UPSC 0 0 0 0 0 copy of the order of appointment being kept in the personal file. Subject to the application of the candidate and an authenticated copy of the order of appointment being kept in the personal file. 3. Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes 1. Reservation in services: (a) Scheduled castes/ Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; The Department of Personal & Training and

14 Scheduled Tribes (b) Other 2. Return regarding appointment and promotion made without consultation with UPSC Category C for other Commissioners departments who may keep only for Scheduled the standing order, weeding out Castes and the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. Scheduled Tribes as authorities responsible for overall policy and coordination in the matter, may keep such records for appropriate longer periods to be prescribed by them in their respective record retention schedule. Subject to (a) files not being closed till after the presentation of the Commission s report to parliament; and (b) correspondence regarding difference of opinion between the UPSC and the administrative department being dealt with on the appropriate recruitment file. 3. Selection Committees for recruitment of personnel: (a) Constitution ; or after reconstitution, whichever is later Period of limitation or whichever is greater (b) Proceedings 4. Relaxation of age/educational qualification Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record

5. Condonation of break in service 15 (i.e.) service book or service card) and an authenticated copy of the order being placed in Vol. II of Service book/personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 C-4 Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record (i.e.) service book or service card) and an authenticated copy of the order being placed in Vol. II of Service book/personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 6. Engagement of casual labour ; or after completion of audit, whichever is later. 4. Retrenchment 1. General Principles 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Gazetted) Category C for other 5. Group C departments who may keep 6. Group D only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. A Copy of the order will be placed in the personal file. 5. Verification/reverification of character and antecedents 1. Rules (General aspects) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become 2. Group A for all. Subject to a suitable 3. Group B entry being made in

16 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D the appropriate service record and the verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. 6. Medical Examination 7. Personal files (Gazetted) 1. Rules (General Category B in the case aspects) of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become 2. Group A for all. Subject to a suitable 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D 1. Secretaries/ Special Secretaries/ Additional Secretaries 2. Joint Secretaries 3. Director/Deputy Secretaries 4. Under Secretaries 5. Section Officers 6. Stenographer (selection grade) (a) Those eligible for retirement/ terminal benefits: C-5 after issue of final pension / gratuity entry being made in the appropriate service record and the Verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ On the expiry of the specified retention period, personal files of officials who have made significant contribution in any field of activity (e.g. administrative, scientific, economic, social) and have won national/ international r ecognition, should be sent to the National Archives. 7. Stenographer (grade I) 8. Correspondence regarding requisition, transfer, return etc. 8. Personal files (Non-Gazetted) 1. Research Assistants/Technical Assistants/ Statistical Assistants 2. Assistants 3. Stenographers (grade II) 4. Investigators (a) Those eligible for retirement/ terminal benefits: C-5 after issue of final pension / gratuity payment order (b) Others: C-5 after they have ceased to be in On the expiry of the specified retention period, personal files of officials who have made significant contribution in any field of activity (e.g.

regarding 9. Service Records 1. History of Services 2. Group A 3. Group B 17 5. UDCs service administrative, 6. Stenographers scientific, economic, (grade III) social) and 7. LDCs have won 8. Staff car national/ international drivers recognition, should be 9. Jacamars / sent to the National dataries Archives 10. Peons 11. Far ashes 12. Sweepers 13. Correspondence e 4. Change in name of a government servant 5. Alteration in the date of birth (a) For departments preparing and bringing out the compilation :C-5 (b) For other department (i.e. those supplying material for inclusion therein): one year Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and the Verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and the Verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 6. Change in qualification of government servant Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and the Verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1

18 7. Civil list, gradation / seniority list: (a) In the case of Departments preparing and bringing out the compilation. One year after relevant compilation of issue Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 (b) In the case of other departments, (i.e. those supplying information for such compilation) 8. Verification of age and educational qualifications Subject of authenticated copies of the relevant certificates being kept in Vol. II of service book/ personal file. 9. Admission of previous servicenot supported by authenticated service record, e.g. through collateral evidence or 1 year after completion of audit whichever is later Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and the Verification report itself being kept in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 10. Nomination relating to family pension and DCR gratuity 11. G.P. Fund nomination Subject t o t h e nomination in original or an authenticated copy there of (where original is kept with the audit), as the case may be, being placed in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Placed in Vol. II of the service book of Group D government

19 servants and (b) the nomination in original or an authenticated copy thereof being placed in Vol. II of the service book/ personal file in the case of other government servants. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-` 10. Posting transfer and 1. General aspects Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Group A (a) If involving change 3. Group B office: 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C (b) In other cases: 6. Group D of Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and register of postings, and an authenticated copy of the order being placed in the personal file. Subject to a suitable entry being made in the register of postings. 11. Seniority 1. General principles Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. CSS Rules (a) Permanent nature in the 3. CSSS Rules case of department

20 4. CSCS Rules issuing the rules, orders etc.; other departments need keep only the standing orders and instructions, weeding out the superseded ones as and when they become obsolete. (b) Fixation of seniority in individual cases : C-5 12. Leave (other than study leave and casual leave)/ LTC 5.Representations C-5 If the representation results in the original seniority being revised, an authenticated copy of the relevant order/ decision will be kept in Vol. II of service book/ 1. Rule (General aspects) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete personal file. 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D (Non- in all cases Subject to a suitable entries being made in the appropriate service record and leave account. 7. Leave roster To be destroyed at the end of the year 13. Modified 1. Group B 0 subject to audit Assured Carrier 2. Group B (Non verification Progression Gazetted (MACP): 3. Group C 14. Casual Leave (including special leave) 1. Rules Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other

21 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D 15. Pay/Special Pay 1. Rule (general aspects) departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Group A (a) Casual leave: To be destroyed at the end of the year (b) Special casual leave: A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of departments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. 16. Increments 1. Rules (general aspects) 2. Group A or one year after 3. Group B 4. Group B (Noncompletion of audit, whichever is later. Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and pay bill register and an authenticated copy of the order, where issued, being placed in the personal file. 2. Advance increments or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and pay bill register and an authenticated copy of the order, where issued, being placed in the

22 3. Withholding of increments 4. Representation and petitions personal file. 0 or after the final Subject to a disposal of appeal or final suitable entry judgment under the normal being made in course of law, whichever is the appropriate later. service record and pay bill register and an authenticated copy of the order, where issued, being placed in the personal file. If the representation results in the original order being revised, an authenticated copy of the relevant order/decision will be kept in the precedent book, personal file and suitable entries make in the appropriate service record. 17. Delegation of Powers 5. Grant of Increments 1. Civil Service Regulations 2. Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1958 3. FR & SR 4. GFR 5. Central Treasury Rules 6. Central Public Works Accounts Code 7. Declaration of officers as Head of Department C-5, subject to Audit verification A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. Permanent in the case of department issuing the order and the departments concerned, other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones as and when they become obsolete.

23 8. Declaration of officers as Controlling officers 18. Honorarium 1. Rule (general aspects) or till they are superseded (whichever is later) for departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones as and when they become obsolete. A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. 2. Group A or one year after 3. Group B 4. Group B (Noncompletion of audit, whichever is later. Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D 19. Pension/ Gratuity 1. Rule (general aspects) A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 2. Group A (a) Preverification of pension cases 3. Group B (b) Invalid pension (c) Family pension 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C (d) Other pension Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Till one year after the last beneficiary of the family pension ceases to be

24 entitled to receive it or 5 years whichever is later. 6. Group D (e) Gratuity C-5 Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 (f) 5 Refer GFR Commutati appendix 13, on pension Annex-1 20. Advance 1. Car Advance A or B category, depending on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and the 2. Conveyance Advance Rules 3. Cycle Advance Rules 4. Festival Advance Rules 5. GOPF Final Withdrawal rules 6. GPF Advance Rules 7. House Building Advance Rules 8. Motor Cycle/Scooter Advance Rules 9. Pay Advance Rules 10. TA Advance Rules 11. Travel concession Rules 12. Other Advance Rules 13. Grant of Car Advance 14. Grant of Conveyance Allowance 15. Grant of Cycle Advance 16. Grant of Festival Advance 17. Grant of Final Withdrawal from GPF 18. Grant of GPF Advance 19. Grant of House Building Advance 20. Grant of Motor departments concerned; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. in all cases Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Subject to: (i) Suitable entries being made in Pay Bill Register; and (ii) In case of motor car/ motor cycle/ scooter and house building advances: (a) Copies of sanction being placed in personal files, and

25 Cycle/ Scooter Advance 21. Grant of Pay Advance 22. Grant of TA 23. Grant of LTC Advance 24. Grant of other Advance (b) Mortgage deeds and other agreements executed being kept separately in safe custody for the valid period. 21. Confidential/ Assessment report 1. Rules (general aspects) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 2. Recording confidential reports respect Group officers of in of A 3. Recording of confidential reports in respect of Group B officers 4. Recording of confidential reports in respect of Group B (Non- Gazetted) officers 5. Recording of confidential reports in respect of Group C officers 6. Recording of confidential reports in respect of Group D officers 7. Communication in all cases

26 22. Probation/ confirmation n of adverse entries 8. Representation for expunction of adverse entries 9. Maintenance of ACR/ APAR 1. General principles (probation) 2. Rules (Confirmation) C-5 Five years from the date of retirement/ Death subject to confirm and vigilance section about its need in any vigilance cases. Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 3. Confirmation/ Extension of probation of Group A 4. Confirmation/ Extension of probation of Group B staff 5. Confirmation/ Extension of probation of Group B (nongazetted) staff 6. Confirmation/ Extension of probation of Group C staff 7. Confirmation/ Extension of probation of Group D staff 8. Confirmation in ex-cadre posts. C-5 in all cases Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and authenticated copy of the order being kept in the personal file. 9. Representation and petitions C-5 If the representation results in the original orders being revised, an authenticated copy of the

27 23. Promotion/ reversion 1. General principle Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete relevant order/ decision will be kept in the precedent book, personal file and suitable entries make in the appropriate service book. 2. Departmental Promotion Committee (a) Consultation: or one year after the DPC has been reconstituted whichever is later. 3. Group A 4. Group B 5. Group B Gazetted) 6. Group C 7. Group D (Non- 8. Representation s and petitions (b) Proceedings: C-5 Subject to a suitable entry being made in C-5 in all cases the appropriate service record and authenticated copy of the order being kept in the personal file. If the representation results in the original orders being revised, an authenticated copy of the relevant order/ decision will be kept in the precedent book, personal file and suitable entries make in the appropriate service book. 24. Training / 1. Diploma course (a) Cases after Department

28 scholarships/ fellowships in India and abroad in public administration in the Indian Institute of Public Administration 2. Executive training of officers in the states 3. Refresher course at the National Academy of Administration at Mussoorie 4. Training in Accountancy 5. Training of Assistants (direct recruits ) at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management 6. Training in Hindi/English stenography 7. Training in Hindi/ English typewriting 8. Training of LDCs (direct recruits) at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management 9. Training of Officers at the Administrative Staff College at Hyderabad 10. Training for stenographers (direct recruits) at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management 11. Training in O&M / work study involving expenditure from public funds and execution of bond/ agreement by the trainees; (b) Cases involving direct expenditure from public funds but not execution of bond/ agreement; (c) Cases not involving direct expenditure (e. g. training in typewriting conducted by Instituted of Secretariat Training and Management ) (d) Reports submitted by trainees etc. after completion of training/study the period of validity bond-- /agreement or completion of audit, whichever is later. ; or one year, after completion of audit, whichever is later. organizing training programmers and responsible for overall policy and coordination thereof in the matter (e.g. Department of Personal and Training and Department of Economic Affairs) may keep such records for appropriate period to be prescribed by them in their record retention schedules.

29 12. Training abroad 25. Deputation delegations and 1. Rules regarding deputation, including deputation on foreign service in India abroad. Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Delegation India/abroad in or one year after completion of audit and settlement of all audit objections, whichever is later. Subject to particulars being noted in the register prescribed for the purpose. Before weeding out files, reports should be removed and kept in the departmental record room for five years. On the expiry of this period, the reports should be reviewed and, if necessary, weeded out in consultation with the National Archives. 3. Deputation of AIS officers 4. Deputation of CSS officers 5. Deputation of CSSS officers 6. Deputation of CSCS officers 7. Organized services plus the period of deputation Subject to a suitable entry being made in the appropriate service record and an authenticated copy of the order being placed in the personal file.

30 26. Honorarium/ awards 1. Rule (general aspects) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete

31 2. Group A or one year after 3. Group B 4. Group B (Noncompletion of audit, whichever is later. Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D Awards subject to:- (a) Entries being made in the Service Book/ CR dossier of the concerned employee and (b)a register being maintained. 27. Pension/ retirement 1. Rule (general aspects) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- (a) Preverification of pension Till youngest the Gazetted) case son/daughter 5. Group C (b) Invalid attains pension majority or (c) Family 5 years pension which is (d) Other later. 6. Group D pension (e) Gratuity C-5 Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 28. Resignation 1. Rules and orders (general aspect) (f) Commutation 5 of pension Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D A c o p y o f t h e communication accepting the resignation may be placed in the personal file.

32 29. Extension of service 1. Rules and orders (general aspect) Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D 30. Re-employment 1. Rules and orders (general aspect) after retirement for all. Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Subject to a copy of the order being placed in the personal file. 31. Nomination employees 2. Group A 3. Group B 4. Group B (Non- Gazetted) for all, after the government servant cease to be in government service 5. Group C 6. Group D 1. General aspects Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete A copy of the order may be placed in the personal file. 2. Census operations 3. Committees, working groups etc. Appropriate retention period to be prescribed by departments concerned. 4. Election work 5. Invigilation (a) Departments organizing examination and appointing invigilators: C- 3; or one year after completion of audit whichever is later. (b) Other departments:

33 32. Forwarding applications 1. General aspects Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. For examinations 3. For posts 33. Study leave 1. Rules and orders (general aspects) after announcement of result of the examination or selection for particular post. Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Subject to an authenticated copy of forwarding letter being kept in the personal file. 34. No objection certificate (for registration with Employment Exchange Organization 2. Group A for all after the expiry of 3. Group B the bond/agreement executed by 4. Group B (Non- the government servant Gazetted) 5. Group C 6. Group D 1. General aspects Permanent in the case of departments issuing the orders, instructions, etc.; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. Subject to a suitable entry being m a d e i n the appropriate service record and leave account and an authenticated copy of the order being placed in the 35. Review for determining suitability of employees for continuance in 2. Issue of NOC Subject to an authenticated copy being kept in the personal file. 1. General aspects Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1

34 service 36. No objection certificate for issue of passport, arms licenses etc. to govt. servants. departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete 2. Group A 3. Group B (a) If it results in pre-mature retirement: 4. Group B (Non- (b) It results in continued Gazetted) retention in service: 5. Group C 6. Group D 1. General aspects Category B in the case of departments issuing the orders and departments concerned; Category C for other departments who may keep only the standing order, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete Subject to a copy of the relevant orders/ decision being kept in the personal file. 37. Observance of special days 38. Reports/Periodic al returns 2. Issue of passport 3. Issue of arms licenses C-5 or one year after completion of audit whichever is later. As per MOP (Manual of office Procedure) 39. Court Cases * *Three years from the final disposal of the case.

35 RECORDS OTHER THAN FILES S. No. Description of record Retention period Remarks 1. Establishment/ Sanction Register Permanent Where, for any reason, the register is re-written, the old volume will be kept for 3 years. 2. Rosters for Scheduled Castes 0 and Scheduled Tribes 3. Register of oath/affirmation of allegiance to the Constitution 4. Service book: Officials entitled to retirement/ terminal benefits Other employees 5. Confidential reports/ character Rolls After retirement After death After resignation/ discharge from service 6. Answer books of departmental examination/ tests 7. Leave account of: Officials entitled to retirement/ terminal benefits Other employees 0 Subject to suitable entries having been made in the appropriate service record of the officials concerned. A-3 after issue of final Pension/gratuity payment order C-5 C-5 C-5 from the date declaration of results. after issue of final pension/ gratuity payment order. after they have ceased to be in service 8. Casual Leave Account To be destroyed at the end of the year 9. Special casual leave Register 10. Register of delegation to International Organization 11. Register of CGHS identify Cards 0 Refer GTF appendix 13, Annex-1 For any reason, a register have to be re- written, the told register will be retained for 3 years.

36 CASH SECTION S.No. Main Head Retention period 1. Pay Permanent nature 2. Special pay Permanent nature 3. Allowances Permanent nature 4. Increments Permanent nature Advance increments or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Withholding of increments 0 or after the final disposal of appeal or final judgment under the normal course of law, whichever is later. 5. Deputations abroad, plus the period of deputation 6. Honorarium or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. 7. Pension/ Gratuity Permanent nature 8. Re-appropriation 9. Supplementary grants 10. Other Advances Rules:- Grant of Car Advances for all

37 Grant of Conveyance Grant of Cycle Advance Grant of Festival Advance Grant of Final Withdrawal from GPF Grant of GPF Advance Grant of House Building Advance Grant of Motor Cycle/ Scooter Advance Grant of Pay Advance Grant of TA Advance Grant of LTC Advance Grant of other Advances 11. Payment and recoveries:- Air passage bills Cancellation charges or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. Contingent expenditure Electric charges recovery GPF annual statements GPF membership Grants-in-aid contributions and donations Hospitality fund House rent and other Allowances Last Pay Certificate Pay claims or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 C- 1 Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 or one year after completion of audit, whoever is later. or one year after completion of audit, whoever is later. C-5 after the settlement of case or one year after audit whichever is later. Subject to suitable entries being made in Pay Bill Register Permanent impress Refunds Refreshment bills or till the relevant orders are superseded (whichever is later) in the case of departments issuing the orders/instructions; other departments need keep only the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones as and when they become obsolete or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later or one year after completion of audit

38 Rent demand statements Service postage stamps or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later TA/Transfer TA claims Water charges- recoveries or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Reimbursement of legal Expenses or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Reimbursement of tuition Fees Acceptance of credits/debits Adjustment of missing credits in GPF account Financing of insurance policies from GPF account or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Subject to an authenticated copy of the sanction being placed in the personal file. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Arrear claims (including sanction for investigation, where necessary) Postal life Insurance Write-off of losses Expenditure sanction Surety bond executed in favour of temporary or a retiring Govt. staff. or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Subject to suitable entry being made in Pay Bill Register and PLI Index Register or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later after the bond ceases to be enforceable. 12. Advance 1. Car Advance A or B category, depending 2. Conveyance Advance Rules 3. Cycle Advance on the content value, in the case of deportments issuing the orders/ instructions etc. and Rules 4. Festival the departments concerned; other Advance Rules departments need keep only

39 5. GOPF Final Withdrawal rules 6. GPF Advance Rules 7. House Building Advance Rules 8. Motor Cycle/Scooter Advance Rules 9. Pay Advance Rules 10. TA Advance Rules 11. Travel concession Rules 12. Other Advance Rules 13. Grant of Car Advance 14. Grant of Conveyance Allowance 15. Grant of Cycle Advance 16. Grant of Festival Advance 17. Grant of Final Withdrawal from GPF 18. Grant of GPF Advance 19. Grant of House Building Advance 20. Grant of Motor Cycle/ Scooter Advance 21. Grant of Pay Advance 22. Grant of TA 23. Grant of LTC Advance 24. Grant of other Advance the standing orders, weeding out the superseded ones, as and when they become obsolete. in all cases Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 Subject to: (iii) Suitable entries being made in Pay Bill Register; and (iv) In case of motor car/ motor cycle/ scooter and house building advances: (a) Copies of sanction being placed in personal files, and (b) Mortgage deeds and other agreements executed being kept separately in safe custody for the valid period. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1

40 RECORDS OTHER THAN FILES Sl.No. Description Retention period Remarks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Civil credit notes (Form S. 142) and stock register thereof Register of monthly expenditure (Form GFR 9) or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. To be weeded out after the Appropriation Accounts for the year have been finalised. To be weeded out after the Appropriation Accounts for the Register for watching progress of expenditure (Form GFR 11) year has been finalised. Register for watching progress of expenditure on local purchase of stationery. Register for reconciliation of accounts 6. Cash Book 0 or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. To be weeded out after the Appropriation Accounts for the year has been finalised. Refer GFR appendix 13, Annex-1 7. 8. Cash receipts (Form TR 5), counterfoils and stock register. Petty vouchers not furnished to audit or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. 9. Appropriation Accounts 10. Pay Bill Register C-20 11. Office copies of establishment pay bills and C-20 related schedules (in respect of period for which Pay Bill Register is not maintained. 12. Schedules to the establishment or one year after completion of audit, pay bills for whichever is later. the period for which Pay Bill Register is maintained 13. Acquaintance roll or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later. 14. Postal life Insurance register after all the policies entered therein have matured for payment. 15. Increment register 16. Increment list or one year after completion of audit, whichever is later.