Centre notifies new rules to expedite meetings of bureaucrat panel in Delhi

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified new rules to streamline and expedite the functioning of the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA), the body responsible for transfer, posting, and disciplinary proceedings involving IAS and DANICS officers working under the Delhi government, officials said on Wednesday.

- Alok KN Mishra

The notification, dated July 7 and reviewed by HT, stipulates that NCCSA meetings must be convened within 15 days of receiving any agenda. If a meeting is not held within this period, it will automatically be scheduled for the next working day, provided quorum requirements are met. Meetings can be conducted physically, virtually, or by circulation.

“NCCSA shall meet as soon as possible and, in any case, not later than 15 days from date of receiving an agenda of any department concerned by the member-secretary... In case of non-convening of the meeting... it shall be held on next working day after expiry of that period,” it stated.