Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the following information concerning the pay level parity between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pay scales for officers and those in the Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) and Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) scales, as well as the policies related to deputation and absorption:
Pay Scale Comparison:
Please provide a detailed comparison of the pay scales and pay levels for officers at RBI (specifically in Grade A to Grade F) with those in the CDA and IDA scales. Include information on how the pay scales for RBI officers align or differ from the CDA and IDA scales.
Pay Level Parity:
Is there a maintained parity between the RBI pay scales for officers and the CDA/IDA scales? If not, please provide reasons for any discrepancies and include any relevant policy documents or communications related to this issue.
Policy and Guidelines:
Provide details of any official policies, guidelines, or communications that outline the approach or criteria used by RBI for determining pay scale parity with CDA and IDA scales.
Impact on Deputation:
How does the pay scale disparity between RBI and CDA/IDA scales affect the deputation opportunities for RBI officers? Provide any relevant guidelines or policies on this matter.
Deputation Without Pay Parity Certificate:
How does RBI manage the deputation of officers to other government departments or organizations without issuing a pay parity certificate? Please provide details of the policies or guidelines followed in such cases, including any reasons or justifications for not providing a pay parity certificate.
Absorption of Officers:
If an officer from RBI applies for absorption or deputation to any other Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) or government body, what procedures and safeguards are in place to ensure that the officer is not demoted or adversely affected in terms of pay and position? Provide details of any policies or practices that address this concern.
Demotion Prevention:
What measures does RBI have in place to prevent demotion or reduction in pay for its officers when they apply for deputation or absorption to other CPSEs or government bodies? Include any guidelines, agreements, or protocols that ensure parity in pay and position.
Transparency and Certification:
How does RBI ensure transparency in communicating pay parity and deputation policies to its officers? Is there a formal process for providing certification regarding pay parity when officers apply for deputation or absorption?
Comparison with Other Entities:
Please provide information on how the RBI pay scales for officers compare with those in similar positions in other central government entities or public sector banks, with a focus on CDA and IDA scales.
Please provide the requested information within the stipulated time frame as per the RTI Act, 2005. If any of the requested information is not available or requires further clarification, please inform me of the same.