24. Delegation of Powers
The Government may, by general or special order, direct that any power exercisable by it or any Head of Department under these rules (except the powers under Rule 23 and this rule) shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order, be exercisable also by such officer or authority as may be specified in the order.
Government of India Decisions
(1) Delegation of powers to the Chief Administrative Officer and others in respect of civilians in the Defence Services
In exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 24 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, The Central Government hereby direct that the powers exercisable by it under sub-rule (2) of Rule, 8, Rule 13, Clause (ii) of sub-rule (4) of Rule 16 and sub-rules (2) and (3) of Rule (18) of the said Rules shall, subject to any general or special instructions issued in this behalf, be exercisable also by the authorities specified in column 2 of the Table below in respect of such civilian personnel belonging to Class II, Class III and Class IV Services in the Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter-service Organisation, as are specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 of the said Table.
TABLE
|
Rule |
Competent authority |
Categories of civilian personnel in respect of whom power is delegated. |
|
1. |
2. |
3. |
|
8(2) |
Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence |
Class II, III & IV Services in Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter-Service Organisations. |
|
13. |
Do |
Do |
|
16(4) |
Chief Administrative |
Class II, III & IV Services |
|
(ii) |
Officer, Ministry of Defence |
Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter-Service Organisations |
|
18(2) |
Do |
Class II Services in Armed Forces Headquarters and Inter-Service Organisations |
|
Assistant Chief Administrative Officers Ministry of Defence |
Class III and IV Services in Army Headquarters and Inter-Service Organisations |
|
|
Director of Civilian |
Class III and IV Services |
|
|
Personnel Naval Headquarters |
Naval Headquarters |
|
|
Deputy Director of Personnel (Civilians), Air Headquarters |
Class III and IV Services in Air Headquarters |
[MHA Order No. 25/19/66-Ests.(A) dated 18th May, 1965]