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Ex-Combatant Clerk Re-employment Rules

The document discusses the compliance with the Government of India Office Memorandum regarding the re-employment of Ex-Combatant Clerks, specifically focusing on the case of M Veeraiah who was re-employed as an Assistant Section Officer (ASO). It confirms that the conditions for re-employment and pay fixation are met, as the ASO position is classified as a clerical post under state rules. Additionally, it addresses a separate request for the appointment of T. Narayana as Project Director, DRDA, Prakasam District on a deputation basis.

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Ex-Combatant Clerk Re-employment Rules

The document discusses the compliance with the Government of India Office Memorandum regarding the re-employment of Ex-Combatant Clerks, specifically focusing on the case of M Veeraiah who was re-employed as an Assistant Section Officer (ASO). It confirms that the conditions for re-employment and pay fixation are met, as the ASO position is classified as a clerical post under state rules. Additionally, it addresses a separate request for the appointment of T. Narayana as Project Director, DRDA, Prakasam District on a deputation basis.

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Brief Note

1. Salient points in GoI OM No F.6(8)/[Link]/63 dated 11.04.1963 adopted by State GoAP vide
GO Ms No 377, Finance (FR-I) dated 27.05.1963 are as under :-
(a) Individual should be Ex-Combatant Clerk.
(b) Re-employed post is LDC/JC (In some other case, GoI stated Re-employment post is clerical post
vide GoI OM No F.2(1)-Estt.P.I.83 dated 25.06.1984)
(c) Pay shall be fixed at higher stage in the scale above the minimum equal to the number of
completed years of service as Combatant clerk irrespective of last pay drawn.
(d) Pension shall be deducted from the pay fixing under this rule after ignoring Rs 15/- thereof.

2. Sir, I humbly submit herewith the compliance with regard to above points :-

 Para 1 (a) is satisfied by checking original Army discharge book of the individual.
 Para 1 (b) Ex-Combatant Clerk shall be re-employed as Clerk . But, in this case, individual is re-
employed in the post of ASO. ASO is clerical post as clarified vide Rule 20 (c) of AP State
Subordinate Rules and [Link] 57 dated 13.03.2001. Hence 2nd condition is also satisfied.
 Para 1 (c). It shall be done by Department after satisfying the 1 (a), 1(b) and 1(d).
 Para 1 (d)

Rs 15/- ignored Vide GO Ms No 377 dt 27.05.1963


From Rs 15/- to Rs 50/- ignored Vide GO Ms No 483 dt 27.05.1963
From Rs 50/- to Rs 125/- ignored Vide GO Ms No 330 dt 19.12.1979
From Rs 125/- to Entire pension Vide GO Ms No 257 dt 02.09.1982
Vide GO Ms No 223 dt 19.07.1986
So, entire pension is ignored.
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3. Earlier Chiranjiv sir’s remarks

GoI OM is applicable to a situation when the Combatant Clerks are absorbed in the posts of LDC/Junior
Clerks in Civil Department. It does not say absorption in other equivalent posts in Civil Depts. In this
particular case, individual joined as ASO in much higher scale of pay than JC/LDC.

Sir, Here Chiranjiv sir raised two points :-

a) Ex-Combatant Clerks should be re-employed in LDC/Junior Clerks only. Not mentioned equivalent
posts in Civil Department.

 Sir, In some other case, GoI stated vide Office Memorandum No F.2(1)-Estt.P.I./83 dated
25.06.1984 (10th line of 1st para) that Ex-Combatant Clerks reemployed as Clerks (not
particularly in LDC/JC) in Civil Department.

b) Individual joined as ASO in much higher scale of pay than LDC/JC.

 Sir, ASO in Secretariat and Senior Assistants/Junior Assistants in HoDs are clerical posts and
lower cadre posts under direct recruitment in its organization performing the similar nature of
duties and educational qualification is also Graduate Degree for all these posts. Obviously the
pay scales are different according to its hierarchy level of Organization. Secretariat is apex
administrative body in the state. So, pay scale of clerks in Secretariat may be higher than that of
clerks in HoDs.
1. The proposal in this file relates to the request of M Veeraiah (Ex-Combatant Clerk) re-employed
in the post of ASO through Ex-servicemen quota under direct recruitment for adding the number of
increments equal to the number of completed years of service in Army to the basic pay of re-employed
post in terms of [Link] 377, Finance (FR), dated 27.05.1963.

2. It is submitted that in this connection, Govt of India issued Office Memorandum No F 6 (8)
[Link]/63, Dept of Expenditure, dt 11.04.1963 and the same was adopted by Govt of Andhra Pradesh vide
[Link] 377, Finance (FR) Dated 27.05.1963. The salient points in GoI OM No F.6(8)/[Link]/63 dated
11.04.1963 adopted by State GoAP vide GO Ms No 377, Finance (FR-I) dated 27.05.1963 are as under :-

(a) Individual should be Ex-Combatant Clerk.

(b) Re-employed post is LDC/JC (In some other case, GoI stated Re-employment post is
clerical post vide GoI OM No F.2(1)-Estt.P.I.83 dated 25.06.1984)

(c) Pay shall be fixed at higher stage in the scale above the minimum equal to the number
of completed years of service as Combatant clerk irrespective of last pay drawn.
(d) Pension shall be deducted from the pay fixing under this rule after ignoring Rs 15/-
thereof.

3. To implement this GO to the individual, the following conditions must be satisfied :-

(a) Individual should be Ex-Combatant Clerk.

(b) Re-Employed post is Clerical post as per GoI OM No F.2(1)-Estt.P.I.83 dated 25.06.1984.

4. In this case, individual is re-employed in ASO post in AP Secretariat under direct recruitment
through reservation given to Ex-Servicemen. Now question is raised whether ASO post is clerical post.

5. In this regard, it is submitted that Vide GO MS No 57, Home (General B) Dept dated 13.03.2001,
it is mentioned that

“the posts covered under Group IIB, Group III and Group IV are clerical and equivalent to
Group C and Group D posts of Central Services”

The following posts comes under Group IIB :-

a) Assistant Section Officer in GAD


b) Assistant Section Officer in Finance Department
c) Assistant Section Officer in Law Department
d) Assistant Section Officer in Legislature Department
e) Senior Auditor in AP State Audit
f) Senior Accountant in all Finance HoDs
g) Junior Account in all Finance HoDs
h) Junior Assistant in all HoDs

The post ASO in Finance Department is in Group II B. Hence it is clerical post as per this GO.
In addition to that LDC /Clerical posts are Group C posts in Central Govt. As Group IIB posts of
State Government are equivalent to Group C posts in Central Govt, all Group II B posts may be
treated as Clerical posts.

6. Rule 20 (c) of Andhra Pradesh State Subordinate Service Rules 1996 is


as follows –“In the case of appointments to clerical posts including
the posts of typists, i.e. in Group II and Group IV services and in the
case of posts in the Andhra Pradesh Police Subordinate Service, to
which the principle of reservation of appointments applies, out of
fifty four, as the case may be, fifty one appointments to be made on
the basis of open competition, two appointments shall be reserved
for direct recruitment of ex-servicemen”.

Individual is recruited in ASO post of Group II through 2 appointments reserved for direct
recruitment of ex-Servicemen. Hence, ASO post is Clerical post as per AP State Subordinate
Service Rule 1996.

7. In view of the above, GO Ms 377 Finance (FR) dated 27.05.1963 may be implemented to the
individual as he is Ex-Combatant Clerk and re-employed in Clerical post in Civil Department as per GO
MS No 57, Home (General B), dt 13.03.2001 and Rule 20 (c) of AP State Subordinate Service Rules.

8. With regard to precedent case, it is submitted that vide Memo No 35376/[Link]-i/89-1, dt.
22.02.1991, Revenue (Ser IV) Department issued the directions to the Collector Krishna Dist to fix pay to
Sri ANV Prasad, Junior Asst in terms of the orders of the Govt issued in the matter vide GO MS No 377,
Finance (FR) Dept, 27.05.1963.

9. It is also submitted that no application has been received in this Department on this GO MS No
377 except Mr Kondala Rao, Junior Assistant case which is submitted vide Computer No -----------.

10. Submitted for orders on para 7 above.


9. Kind attention is invited on Note#1 above, it is submitted that;

a) Sri T. Narayana, Assistant Secretary to Govt., Finance Department,


A.P Secretariat has addressed a representation to the Hon’ble Minister
for MSME, SERP, NRI Empowerment & Relations, wherein he has stated
that, he is having adequate knowledge on Government Policies, Rules
& Terms of Conditions, budgeting, Financial relevant matter and GO’s
from time to time. Previously he worked as Panchayat Secretary on
contract basis for (04) years i.e., 2007-2010 in the Gunapati Palem
Village, Chittamuru Mandal, Nellore District (Present Tirupati District)
and requested to consider his candidature for the post of the Project
Director, DRDA, Prakasam District on deputation basis under Foreign
Service terms & conditions with on own pay and allowances and issue
favourable orders.

b) Subsequently, vide Lr, Dt.16.10.2024, the Hon’ble Minister for MSME,


SERP, NRI Empowerment & Relations has requested to take necessary
action to appoint Sri T. Narayana, Assistant Secretary, Finance
Department, AP. Secretariat, in the post of Project Director, DRDA,
Prakasam District on deputation basis under FS terms & Conditions.

c) In this regard, the CEO, SERP in e_file [Link]. 2685742, has requested
to issue posting orders to the individual, keeping in view of the
representation of the individual and in consideration of the request of
the Hon'ble Minister for SERP. The CEO, SERP has further requested to
obtain the individual's details from the parent department for further
examination and issue posting orders. The proposal has been approved
by the Hon'ble Minister for MSME, SERP, NRI Empowerment & Relations.

10. By stating as above, before issue of posting orders, the PR&RD


department has requested to give consent/remarks, for posting of Sri T.
Narayana, Assistant Secretary to Govt., Finance Department, AP
Secretariat as Project Director, DRDA, Prakasam District on deputation
basis for a period of one year, under terms & conditions stipulated in
the GO (P) No.10, Fin & Plg ([Link]) Dept., Dt: 22.01.1993 and G.O.
Ms. No. 2, Finance ([Link]) Department, dated 02.01.2010.
11. Further, submitted that the Assistant Secretary to Government
cadre strength in Finance department is as mentioned below;

Assistant Secretary to Government (12+2+1)=15


S/Sri/Smt./Kum.
1 B. Srinivasulu Working
S. Paramkusha
2 To be retire on 28.02.2025 A.N on Superannuation
Naidu
Reported to duty from long leave on
3 M. Potha Raju
03.02.2025 F.N
D. Madhusudhana
4 Working
Reddy
The individual promoted as JD in DWA and releived
5 N. Venkateswarlu
from Finance department on 02.01.2025 F.N

6 N. Nagamani Working
7 [Link] Working
8 P. Nageswara Rao Working
9 N. Subba Rao Working
1
[Link] Working
0
1
K. Samuel Jublee Working
1
1
A. Bhaskara Babu Working
2
1
D. Prasanthi Working
3
1
[Link] Devi Working
4
1
P.Y.B. Rajesh Kumar Working
5
12. Further, submitted that as seen from the file, the SERP &
PR&RD Dept has examined the proposal and the Prl Secretary to Govt,
PR&RD (pl see at pg no 16 of ToC) & Hon'ble Minister for MSME, SERP,
NRI Empowerment & Relations (pl see at pg no 16 of ToC) in principal
has agreed and proposed to post him as Project Director, Praksam on
deputation basis for a period of one year. Now, PR&RD Dept has
referred the file for consent of parent department i.e., Finance
Department,, before issuing posting Orders.
13. Submitted for orders.

03/02/2025 09:55 PM

SUBBARAO CHINTHOTI
SECTION OFFICER
Note # 3

14. Submitted for orders on para 12 above

04/02/2025 12:45 PM

[Link]
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Note # 4

15. Kind attention is invited to Note 2 which relates to the request


of T. Narayana, AS to Govt., for posting him as Project Director,
DRDA, Prakasam District on deputation basis for a period of one
year.

a) Vide Lr, Dt.16.10.2024, the Hon’ble Minister for MSME, SERP,


NRI Empowerment & Relations has requested to take necessary
action on the request of the individual

16. The cadre strength of AS may be seen at para-11.

17. In view of the above, a view may be taken in the matter.


Note # 16

38. Kind attention is invited to Note#14 & Note#15 above which relates to Smt
[Link] Kumari, Join Secretary to Government, Finance department and Sri V.
Aswartha Reddy, Section Officer, Finance department, who were worked in the O/o
Chair person, 5th State Finance Commission, after completion of the 5th State
Finance Commission tenure period, reported to duty in Finance department on
30.01.2025 A.N.

39. In this connection, it is submitted that Section Officers Cadre strength in


Finance department is 43(41+2). Now working Section Officers are 45. (One SO is on
Child Care leave up to 07.03.2025 and One SO is shown against the post of P.S to
Secy to Govt,.) Consequent on reporting of Sri V. Aswartha Reddy Section Officer to
duty total Section officer are 46. At present, two (2) posts of P.S. to Secretary to
Government are vacant, out of the total cadre strength of four (4) posts. The details
are as follows:

I Sanctioned Cadre Strength of 41


Section Officers
II Section Officers posts sanctioned 2 posts sanctioned on
on temporary basis for 12th PRC
temporary basis
III Working strength 46

1 [Link] Prasad
2 [Link] Krishna
3 [Link] Rao
4 [Link] maha Lakshmi
5 [Link]
6 [Link] Prakash Reddy
7 [Link]
8 [Link]
9 [Link] Devi
10 [Link]
11 [Link] Lakshmi
12 [Link] Prasad Working as OSD to HRD
Minister. However, Salary is
drawing in Finance
Department
13 [Link]
14 [Link] Sekhara
15 [Link] Babu
16 [Link]
17 [Link]
18 [Link] Lakshmi
19 [Link]
20 [Link]
21 [Link]
22 [Link] Rao
23 [Link]
24 [Link] Babu
25 [Link]
26 [Link]
27 [Link] Reddy Under suspension –
subsistence allowance is being
paid
28 [Link] Naga Raju
29 [Link] Devi
30 [Link]
31 [Link] Narayana
32 [Link] Reddy
33 V. Aswartha Reddy Reported to duty on 30.01.2025 FN
34 [Link] Latha
35 [Link]
36 [Link] Chandra Reddy
37 [Link]
38 [Link]
39 [Link]
40 [Link] Reddy
41 [Link]
42 [Link] Rao
43 [Link] Ramya Child Care leave from 08.01.2025 to
07.03.2025
44 [Link] Lakshmi Continuing against the leave
vacancy of ‘[Link] Ramya’
45 [Link] Karuna Kumari Against the post of P.S. to Secy to
Govt.
46 [Link] Babu

40. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders on the following:

(i)Smt S. Santhi Kumari, Joint Secretary to Govt may be admitted into duty w.e.f.,
30.01.2025 AN.

(ii) Sri V. Aswartha Reddy Section Officer may be admitted into duty w.e.f.
30.01.2025 AN. and Sri [Link] Babu, Section Officer may be continued as Section
Officer and drawn his salary against the vacant post of P.S. to Secretary to
Government as both Section Officer post and P.S. to Secretary to Government post
are identical posts carrying the same pay scale of Rs.57,100 -1,47,760 and both the
posts are feeder category to the promotional post of Assistant Secretary to
Government in Finance Department.

41. Submitted for orders.

04/02/2025 01:46 PM
[Link]
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Note # 17

42. Kind attention is invited to Note 16 which relates to request of


Smt [Link] Kumari, JS to Govt, and Sri V. Aswartha Reddy, SO,
who were working in the O/o Chair person, 5th State Finance
Commission, to admit them to duty in Finance department on
30.01.2025 A.N.

43. It is submitted that, SO Cadre strength in Finance department


is 43(41+2), currently strenght of SO are 45. (One SO is on Child
Care leave up to 07.03.2025 and One SO is shown against the
post of P.S to Secy to Govt). Consequent on reporting of Sri V.
Aswartha Reddy SO to duty total Section officer are 46.

44. It is submitted that, at present, two (2) posts of P.S. to


Secretary to Government are vacant, out of the total cadre
strength of four (4) posts.

45. SO Cadre strength in Finance department is 43(41+2). Now


working SOs are 45. (One SO is on Child Care leave up to
07.03.2025 and One SO is shown against the post of P.S to Secy to
Govt,.) Consequent on reporting of Sri V. Aswartha Reddy SO to
duty total SO are 46. At present, two (2) posts of P.S. to Secretary
to Government are vacant, out of the total cadre strength of four
(4) posts.

46. In view of the above, it is submitted for orders on the following

(i) Smt S. Santhi Kumari, Joint Secretary to Govt may be admitted


into duty w.e.f., 30.01.2025 AN.
(ii) Sri V. Aswartha Reddy SO may be admitted into duty w.e.f.
30.01.2025 AN. and Sri [Link] Babu, SO may be continued as
Section Officer and drawn his salary against the vacant post
of P.S. to Secretary to Government as both Section Officer post
and P.S. to Secretary to Government post are identical posts
carrying the same pay scale and both the posts are feeder
category to the promotional post of AS to Government.

04/02/2025 04:45 PM

NOORUL QUAMER IAS


DEPUTY SECRETARY

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Implementing GoI OM No F.6(8)/E.III/63 faces several challenges, notably in determining equivalent clerical posts. The example of re-employing an individual as ASO instead of LDC/JC highlights the ambiguity in classifications, since ASO is paid on a higher scale but performs clerical duties analogous to those in LDC/JC roles . Interpreting clerical posts broadly to include ASO aligns with contemporary understandings of administrative functions, but it creates discrepancies in pay scale comparisons, thereby complicating consistent policy application . Resolving these discrepancies requires clearer guidelines on post equivalency and related pay structures to ensure fair outcomes.

Precedents for pay fixation of re-employed ex-servicemen in Andhra Pradesh are primarily shaped by historical governmental orders such as GO Ms No 377, which were influenced by GoI OM guidelines . These precedents, bolstered by specific cases like that of Sri ANV Prasad, underscore the government's commitment to adjusting pay to reflect military experience, as shown in the referenced guidelines from 1963 . Current practices are informed by these precedents, ensuring consistency and equity in salary adjustments for ex-servicemen, which are integrated into administrative workflows and serve as a benchmark for future appointments.

To be eligible for re-employment under the GoI OM No F.6(8)/E.III/63 and its Andhra Pradesh adoption, an Ex-Combatant Clerk must meet several conditions: (a) The individual must be a former Combatant Clerk. (b) The re-employed post should be clerical, initially specified as LDC/JC, but broader clerical roles were later accepted . Additionally, pay adjustments for the re-employed position consider their military service length . These conditions ensure the smooth transition and fair treatment of ex-servicemen entering civilian roles.

The efficacy of the existing re-employment regulations for ex-servicemen, as documented in Andhra Pradesh, shows a commitment to fair treatment and integration of veterans into civil roles. Through the careful adoption of GoI guidelines, Andhra Pradesh ensures salary protection and acknowledges military service through equitable pay procedures . However, challenges such as differing interpretations of eligible clerical roles (e.g., ASO) highlight potential rigidity and ambiguity in the policy . The regulations generally achieve their intent by facilitating a smooth transition and financial security for ex-servicemen, although they could benefit from clearer language to reduce interpretational variability.

The pay of re-employed Ex-Combatant Clerks is fixed above the minimum scale of the post, reflecting the number of completed years of service in the Army, regardless of the last pay drawn. Pension deduction is stipulated with certain exclusions: initially Rs. 15, later progressively ignored completely, which means the entire pension is not deducted from the salary . The guidelines were initially set by GoI OM No F.6(8)/E.III/63 dated 11.04.1963 and were adopted by Andhra Pradesh via GO Ms No 377 dated 27.05.1963 . These provisions ensure the financial continuity for Ex-Combatant Clerks transitioning to civil employment.

The adoption of GoI OM No F.6(8)/E.III/63 demonstrates employment equity by recognizing the service of ex-servicemen and ensuring fair integration into civilian roles through re-employment policies. It provides structured pay adjustments that consider their military service tenure, ensuring they're not financially disadvantaged due to pension deductions . Additionally, it establishes a re-employment framework that appreciates their previous service contributions, aligning with employment equity principles focusing on fairness and recognition of prior service .

GO Ms No 377 plays a crucial role in addressing salary concerns for ex-servicemen re-employed in clerical positions by enabling the fixation of their salary scale above the minimum to account for their years of service as Combatant Clerks, disregarding the last pay drawn. This directive ensures their financial stability when transitioning to civil service by not fully deducting the pension from their pay; initially, a small amount was ignored, but this evolved to ignoring the entire pension . This policy framework reflects a thoughtful integration of military experience within civil service structures, providing economic security for these re-employees.

The deployment of ex-servicemen in clerical roles within civil administration reflects several labor policy considerations: prioritizing the assimilation of trained personnel with discipline and a work ethic beneficial to bureaucratic efficiency. The policies outlined in GoI OM No F.6(8)/E.III/63 and adopted by Andhra Pradesh via GO Ms No 377 ensure that ex-servicemen are not only employed but compensated fairly by recognizing their military experience and providing incremental pay benefits . Additionally, the reservation of posts for ex-servicemen reflects a broader national policy objective to support veterans' reintegration, exemplifying commitment to their long-term welfare and economic stability.

The designation of clerical posts for ex-servicemen, such as ASO, has significant implications for their career advancement and organizational dynamics. These roles provide a structured entry point into civil service, allowing for the recognition of military service through tailored pay and benefits. While ASO and similar roles are foundational, the classification as clerical may limit immediate access to higher-level positions, encapsulating the transition step-wise career progression . Organizationally, the presence of ex-servicemen enriches the workforce with disciplined, well-trained personnel, potentially influencing administrative efficiency and operating culture. Adjustments in classification could facilitate broader promotional opportunities, enhancing long-term career growth alongside organizational benefit.

The Assistant Section Officer (ASO) position is considered a clerical post based on several references and classifications within the Andhra Pradesh State policies and rules. According to GO MS No 57, Home (General B) Dept dated 13.03.2001, ASO comes under Group IIB, which is equivalent to Group C and D posts of Central Services, which are considered clerical. Additionally, Rule 20 (c) of the Andhra Pradesh State Subordinate Service Rules 1996 also classifies ASO posts as clerical . These definitions clarify that despite being in the Secretariat, ASO is treated as a clerical post under state regulations.

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