persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department

(7) Under sub-rule (2) and (3) of rule 18 for class I (Group A)

In exercise of the powers conferred by rule 24 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964, and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India under sub-rule (2) and (3) of rule 18 of the said rules shall, subject to any general or special instructions issued by the Central Government in this behalf, be also exercisable by the Heads of Department in respect of Class I (Group A) Officers serving under their control, subject to the following conditions, namely :

(a) In relation to the Heads of Department themselves, the said powers shall continue to be exercised by the Central Government or the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as the case may be; and

(b) All cases of sanction accorded by the said Heads of Department shall be reported to the Central Government or the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as the case may be.

[MHA Notification No. 25/11/68-Ests.(A), dated the 5th August, 1968]