One Day, One Minute, One Rule – 386 What decision was made regarding the 2356 Lower Selection Grade (LSG) posts held by BCR officials in the pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000, and what was the financial implication of this process? It was decided that the 2356 LSG posts held by BCR officials would be converted into Higher Selection Grade-II (HSG.II) grade in the same pay scale, with no additional financial implications. The identification of these posts is required to be done on a functional basis across various units (such as Post Offices, SBCO, Circle Office, RMS, Premier Services, and Foreign Post) following specific guidelines provided in the order. (DG(P) No. 22-1/PE-1 (V) Dated: 31-07-2001)

 One Day, One Minute, One Rule – 396

What was the response of the Tamil Nadu Circle regarding the representation concerning the non-accounting of LSG postings for officials awarded a censure in the Tamil Nadu Circle?

The Tamil Nadu Circle stated that the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for the years 2017-18 and 2018 was conducted following the prescribed guidelines and procedures.

A total of 1,506 officials were promoted to LSG in DPC 2017-18, and 1,282 officials were promoted to LSG in DPC 2018.

It was clarified that if any specific case involving a violation of guidelines in LSG promotion is referred, it will be re-examined.

(CPMG Tamilnadu No. STA/5-21/Union/Misc/2019 Date: 08.02.2019)