RTI – Cabinet- Shri Avinash Chander’s service extension

Hello,

Kindly provide me with the following information requested under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 in respect of DOPT OM No.  No. 26012/6/2002-Estt. (A) dated 9th December, 2002, No. 26012/8/2011-Estt. (A) dated 16th May, 2011, 26012/15/2010-Estt(A-IV) dated 4th May 2011 [DPRC] , 26012/15/2010-Estt(A-IV) dated 4th May 2011 [Screening Committee]and F.No.22/35/2011-E0 (SM.II) dated 24/26 September, 2014.

Shri Avinash Chander , Distinguished Scientist ,DRDO , Min. of Defence was given extension beyond after his superannuation from age of 62 -64 years with effect from 01 Dec 2012 to 30 Nov 2014 by approval of DPRC of DRDO, Screening Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary and Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Under the provisions of FR 56(d) the scientist considered for extension from age of 62-64 years should have “International Stature“. Copy of DOPT OM dt 16 May 2011 is enclosed.

1. Provide copy of Minute Sheet & File Noting for extension in service of Shri Avinash Chander, for age of 62-64 years by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
2. The copy of bio-data of Shri Avinash Chander in prescribed Performa submitted to DPRC, Screening Committee and ACC.(Proforma for sending proposals for approval of Department of Personnel & Training for grant of extension to Government servants beyond the age of superannuation)
3. The attributes, achievements and documentary evidenceson record of Shri Avinash Chander based on which DPRC, Screening Committee & ACC considered Shri Avinash Chander a Scientist with “International Stature” and approved his extension.
4. The DPRCs justification for such extension based on merits of the case, the international stature of the person recommended and also indicate whether thiswill block promotion opportunities of others in the Department.

Registration Number           CABST/R/2014/60418