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Committee for Security Officers Constituted by Governor of RBI

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Government level: Government of India (India)
Agency/Ministry: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Addressed to: Central Public Information Officer
Subhashish Parisar Mahadev Ghat Road, Prem Vihar Daganiya Sunder Nagar, Raipur, CT 492013
Date Created: Dec. 12, 2023
Last Updated: March 27, 2024
Response Due Date: Jan. 19, 2024
Privacy Status: Public
Language: English
Status: Fulfilled
Responses: View
Date Fulfilled: March 26, 2024
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Please provide the following information:

1. The number of officers in the Protocol and Security cadre who are currently on stagnation pay as of the specified date.

2. The reasons or circumstances leading to these officers being on stagnation pay. Specifically, whether this is a punitive measure and, if so, the nature of the offense or reason for such action.

3. The criteria or circumstances under which officers in the Protocol and Security cadre are placed on stagnation pay, if it is not a punitive measure.

4. Whether the officers on stagnation pay are primarily retired defense officers and, if so, the rationale behind their employment in the Protocol and Security cadre.

5. Any relevant policies, guidelines, or criteria followed by the RBI in determining the employment status and remuneration, particularly stagnation pay, for officers in the Protocol and Security cadre.

6. The date the Governor of RBI issued the directive to constitute a committee to improve the career progressions of security officers.

7. The steps taken by the RBI to ensure the timely constitution of the committee after the directive was issued.

8. If the committee was formed but has become inactive or placed in cold storage, the current status of the committee and the reasons for its inactivity.

9. The efforts made by the RBI to improve the career progressions of security officers and the reasons for any lack of progress in this matter.

10. If any part of the requested information is exempted from disclosure, please provide the reasons for such exemption.

Please provide the requested information within the stipulated time frame as per the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Government level: Government of India (India)
Agency/Ministry: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Addressed to: First Appellate Authority
Reserve Bank of India Central Office, 21st Floor, Central Office Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai, MH 400 001
Date Created: Feb. 3, 2024
Last Updated: Feb. 3, 2024
Response Due Date: March 4, 2024
Language: eng
Response Date: Still Pending
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I am writing about the response received to my RTI application number RBIND/R/P/23/04418 (reply received on 23 Jan 24) seeking information on various aspects related to Protocol and Security cadre officers in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). I appreciate the prompt response to part of my queries; however, I find that some essential information has not been provided, leading to a lack of clarity on several critical issues.

Incomplete Information on Stagnation Pay:

The response indicated that there are a total of 78 officers currently on stagnation pay. However, it failed to provide details on the reasons or circumstances leading to these officers being on stagnation pay. This omission is crucial to understanding whether stagnation pay is a punitive measure and, if so, the nature of the offense or reason for such action.

Lack of Information on Criteria for Stagnation Pay:

The response did not include information on the criteria or circumstances under which officers in the Protocol and Security cadre are placed on stagnation pay. Understanding these criteria is essential to comprehend the fair and transparent application of this policy.

Missing Details on Employment Status of Officers:

The response did not address whether the officers on stagnation pay are primarily retired defense officers and, if so, the rationale behind their employment in the Protocol and Security cadre. This information is vital for assessing the composition of the cadre and the reasons for their specific employment terms.

Insufficient Information on the Career Progression Committee:

While the response mentioned the existence of a committee to improve the career progressions of security officers, it failed to provide the date when the Governor of RBI issued the directive to constitute the committee. Additionally, details on the steps taken to ensure the timely constitution of the committee and its current status were not provided.

Inadequate Explanation of Lack of Information:

The response stated that no information is available for certain queries. However, it is crucial to understand the reasons for the unavailability of this information, especially concerning the efforts made by the RBI to improve the career progressions of security officers and any obstacles hindering progress in this matter.

Given the significance of the issues raised and the implications for the officers concerned, I appeal to your office to reconsider the responses provided and furnish complete and accurate information in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Transparency and accountability are essential for maintaining public trust in institutions, and I believe that a more comprehensive response will contribute to this objective.

I am hopeful that you will treat this appeal with the urgency and seriousness it deserves and provide the requested information at the earliest.