7th Pay Commission: Central Government Imposes Restrictions on Awards for AIS Members - No Cash Allowed!
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DoPT Introduces Restrictions to Ensure Transparency and Impartiality Central Government introduces new restrictions on awards for All India Services (AIS) members, prohibiting cash components and emphasizing transparency. In a recent order, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued new guidelines regarding the acceptance of awards by members of All India Services (AIS). These guidelines aim to promote transparency and uphold the integrity of AIS members, who are central government employees receiving salaries and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. The order emphasizes that awards with monetary components or facilities cannot be accepted, and the awarding bodies must have impeccable credentials. Background: The DoPT's office memorandum, dated June 22, addresses the observation that AIS members have been accepting awards and recognition from private bodies, institutions, and organizations without following the prescribed instructions. To addres...