Submission of annual returns by Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ officers regarding immovable property

(33) Submission of annual returns by Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ officers regarding immovable property

In accordance with the provisions of clause (ii) of Rule 18 (1) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, every Government servant holding a Group ‘A’ or ‘B’ post is required to submit an annual return giving full particulars regarding the immovable property inherited by him or owned or acquired by him or held by him on lease or mortgage either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person. It has been prescribed in MHA OM No. 25/10/55-Estt. (A) dated 12.01.1956 that such reports shall be submitted in the month of January, every year. The form used for this purpose has also been prescribed under the said OM. The need for obtaining these returns regularly and making careful scrutiny of the same was reiterated from time to time.

2. It has, however, been noticed that these returns are not submitted in time in many cases. Ministries/Departments are, therefore, requested to ensure that these returns are submitted by all Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ officers under their control in respect of every calender year by 31st January of the next year. It may be impressed upon them that failure on the part of a Government servant to comply with the requirement of the aforesaid rule can form good and sufficient reason for instituting disciplinary proceedings against him. Strict action may be taken against employees who fail to submit the returns in time or furnish wrong information.

[DOPT OM No. 11013/12/93-Estt.(A), dated 24.01.1994]