Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions
01-July-2016 16:38 IST
Government
decides not to withhold appointment letters pending the verification of
character and antecedents of the successful candidates
The
Government has decided that the issue of appointment letters need not be
withheld pending the verification of character and antecedents of the
successful candidates. The appointing authorities will issue provisional
appointment letters after obtaining the attestation form and self declaration
from the candidate.
In
the appointment letter, it will be clearly mentioned that in case character and
antecedents of the candidate is found not verified or any false information is
given by the candidate in his/her self-declaration, the provisional appointment
will be cancelled forthwith and other criminal/legal action will also be taken,
as a consequence. This decision aims to achieve the Government’s vision of
‘Minimum Government and Maximum Governance’ and deliver citizen-centric good
governance.
As
per existing provisions, the appointing authorities undertake an exercise of
verification of character and antecedents of the successful candidates before
issuing the formal appointment order. The Government has decided that now the
verification of character and antecedents will be carried out, but the issue of
appointment letters need not be withheld pending such verification.
The
necessary instructions in this regard have been issued to all
Ministries/Departments and also brought to the notice of the State
Governments/Administrators of Union Territories.
