{"id":4468,"date":"2025-01-10T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T06:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianlawsociety.com\/?p=4468"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T08:49:25","slug":"the-former-secretary-of-state-service-officers-conditions-of-service-act-1972","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/law-library\/the-former-secretary-of-state-service-officers-conditions-of-service-act-1972\/","title":{"rendered":"The Former Secretary of State Service Officers (Conditions of Service) Act, 1972"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button cs-button-animated\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1728?view_type=browse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><span>Download Act<\/span><span>Download Act<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Former Secretary of State Service Officers (Conditions of Service) Act, 1972, was enacted to provide for the variation or revocation of the conditions of service of former Secretary of State Service officers in respect of certain matters and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. This act aims to address the unique circumstances of these officers who were part of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) and Indian Police Service (IP) before India&#8217;s independence. The Act does not specify a particular ministry; however, it falls under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in India, as it deals with matters related to civil services and pensions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Enactment Date, Number of Chapters, Number of Sections:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Former Secretary of State Service Officers (Conditions of Service) Act, 1972, was enacted on September 21, 1972. The Act is structured into 4 parts and 13 sections, along with a schedule. These sections cover various aspects of service conditions, pay, pension, and other benefits for the former Secretary of State Service officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Governed By:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act is primarily governed by the provisions outlined within its sections. It specifies the conditions of service, pay, pension, and other benefits for the former ICS and IP officers. It also outlines the powers of the Central Government to adapt rules, construe orders, and remove difficulties. The Act is supplemented by rules and regulations made by the Central Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">On Whom It Is Applicable:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Former Secretary of State Service Officers (Conditions of Service) Act, 1972, is applicable to the following officers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Former members of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) who are members of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on the appointed day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Former members of the Indian Police Service (IP) who are members of the Indian Police Service (IPS) on the appointed day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Other former Secretary of State Service officers as defined in the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Penalties\/Punishments:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act does not specify any penalties or punishments for non-compliance. However, it outlines the conditions under which former Secretary of State Service officers are entitled to receive the specified pay, pension, and other benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Important Pointers:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act defines &#8220;former Secretary of State Service officer&#8221; as those who were appointed to the Indian Civil Service or Indian Police Service before India&#8217;s independence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It specifies that the conditions of service for ICS and IP members shall be the same as those of other members of the respective services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act outlines the pay scales for ICS and IP officers holding specific posts listed in the schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It specifies the conditions for retirement, including compulsory retirement and voluntary retirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act provides for pensions for ICS members, subject to certain conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">It ensures that pensions are payable in Indian currency only.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Central Government is empowered to adapt rules, construe orders, and remove difficulties in implementing the Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act also provides for the protection of orders in respect of disciplinary matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The Act ensures that former Secretary of State Service officers receive adequate financial provisions for their services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Act Copy:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/karma.law\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Former-Secretary-of-State-Service-Officers-Conditions-of-Service-Act-1972.pdf\" 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