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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Promotion of staff in limbo as HC hearing deferred without new date
Bhopal: The promotion of state govt employees, already held up for nearly a decade, has hit yet another legal hurdle. A scheduled hearing in the MP high court on July 15 was postponed without a new date being fixed, leaving the fate of thousands of staff in limbo once again. On July 7, the high court restrained the govt from implementing the newly framed law, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, till further orders. The promotion of the govt staff has remained halted since 2016, due to a case in the Supreme Court against the now-scrapped promotion norms. SAPAKS, an umbrella organisation of general category, OBC and minority govt employees that went to the court against the new promotion rules, doubted the govt's intention on the issue. Its president KS Tomar said: "When the issue was pending in the apex court, why did the govt made new promotion rules in haste, and tried to restart the promotion process, sidelining the interests of general category employees. Our timely intervention by approaching the court stalled the govt's ill motives." Uma Shankar Tiwari, state secretary of Tritya Varg Karamchari Sangh, also questioned the govt's motive. "The govt would have first withdrawn its petition from the apex court, and then started the process if it really wanted to restart promotion of govt employees that had been stalled for the past nine years," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Top bureaucrats, part of the govt process to draft the new promotion rules, said they had the same view that govt should first withdraw its case from the apex court. They, however, said legal opinions suggested that the govt could make new rules despite the matter being in the Supreme Court, due to which the govt decided to go ahead on the issue. On April 8, CM Mohan Yadav announced that the process for promotion of nearly 4 lakh employees will be carried out soon. On June 17, the state cabinet approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025, ensuring the representation and protection of interests of the reserved categories. Provisions in the new promotion rules include 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit as per new rule. Hearing separate petitions challenging the legality of the newly farmed rules, the high court on July 7 issued notices, and deferred the hearing of the case to July 15.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madhya Pradesh High Court notice to State govt. over recently notified promotion rules
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the State Government over the rules for the promotion of government employees notified last month. A Division Bench of acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf on Monday (July 7, 2025) issued the notice while hearing a batch of petitions filed by various government employees who have challenged the constitutional legality of the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025. The State Government, on June 17, had approved the rules that had been pending for about nine years, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav saying that the interests of employees from all categories, including the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, were taken care of while framing the rules. The petitioners also sought an interim stay on the Rules. However, the Court has sought the government's response, asking it to clear its stance on the matter before the next hearing, scheduled for July 15. The court also asked the government to clarify the differences between the fresh rules and the existing rules notified in 2002. The provisions under the new rules include 20% reservation for the ST and 16% for the SC communities, while the employees from the two communities will also be eligible for promotions based on merit. Multiple petitions have challenged the provision of reservation in the new rules, citing that the matter of reservation in promotions, made in the 2002 rules, is currently pending in the Supreme Court. Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, who had briefed the media about the decision taken at a Cabinet meeting, had said that the rules had been made after consultations with the Law Department on various decisions of the Supreme Court and the High Court so that the process of promotions does not face any legal hurdles.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Secretariat staff allege bias in new promotion rules, stage protest
Bhopal: Employees at the state secretariat wore caps bearing protest slogans while on duty on Wednesday, voicing their opposition to the newly approved promotion rules, which they allege sideline the interests of general category, backward class and minority employees. Mantralaya Seva Adhikari Karamchari Sangh president Sudhir Nayak said a protest would also be held during lunchtime at main gate number 1 on Thursday, while the later set of protests would be declared after that. Meanwhile, a high-level meeting was convened to deliberate on the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services Promotion Rules, 2025, on Thursday. The meet would be attended by all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, secretaries, and heads of departments. The Chief Secretary would also remain present on the occasion. All concerned officials were asked to ensure their presence. The meeting was among the top officials of depts and not between the govt and employees union. The MP cabinet on June 17 approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025. Provisions include 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo It has been provided that promotion committees may meet in the current year itself to prepare selection lists for the next year's vacancies, i.e., provisions for advance DPCs (Departmental Promotion Committees) have been included. Due weightage is given to seniority, and among senior officials, those obtaining the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for promotion. For Class I officers, a merit-cum-seniority principle will apply, the govt stated. The problem for the general category employees was that SC and ST public servants will have the opportunity for promotion based on merit, besides 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC).
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Promotion of state govt staff sets in motion after cabinet nod
Bhopal: As the Madhya Pradesh cabinet paved way for the promotion of govt employees after nine years, the departments will soon start the promotion process based on the cabinet decision. Meanwhile, SAPAKS is preparing to challenge the new promotion rules in court. The govt is also aware of the issue and has directed the departments to expedite the promotion of govt employees, as per the rules cleared in the cabinet meeting. The process will commence soon after the departments receive the notification from the general administration department in this regard. Chief minister Mohan Yadav chaired the cabinet meeting held on Tuesday in the secretariat. The cabinet approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025, ensuring the representation and protection of the interests of the reserved categories. Provisions include a 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit. SAPAKS, an organisation of general category, OBC, and minority govt employees, president KS Tomar said, "We have no option but to challenge the rules in court." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo After the cabinet meeting, the govt stated that it has been provided that promotion committees may meet in the current year itself to prepare selection lists for the next year's vacancies, i.e., provisions for advance DPCs (Departmental Promotion Committees) have been included. Due weightage is given to seniority, and among senior officials, those obtaining the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for promotion. For Class I officers, a merit-cum-seniority principle will apply. The rules aim to encourage efficiency, with clear criteria defining ineligibility for promotion. Circumstances under which an official becomes ineligible and the impact of penalties are clearly outlined. Provisions have been made for holding review DPCs for reconsideration of decisions. The new rules eliminate the system of rotation, which will help create more promotional posts. DPCs are empowered to determine the suitability of candidates, the govt stated. The problem for the general category employees is that SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit, in addition to the 20% reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 16% for Scheduled Castes (SC). The govt is aware of the grounds on which the promotion rules will be challenged in court, and officials mentioned they have also done their homework. The promotion of the state govt employees has been on hold since 2016. Over a lakh of govt employees have retired while waiting to get promotions.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cabinet approves promotion for govt employees after 9 yrs
Bhopal: The state cabinet, headed by chief minister Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules, 2025, ensuring the representation and protection of interests of the reserved categories. After nine years, the state govt on Tuesday opened the doors for the promotion of govt employees. Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting, the minister for urban administration, Kailash Vijayvargiya, said, "In the last nine years, there were many hindrances in the way of promotion of state govt employees. This time, we found a way for giving promotions." He further stated, "With promotions, the lower rank posts will get vacant, making way for fresh recruitments." He mentioned that the govt has taken all precautions to maintain and respect the high court and other court orders, so that there are no legal complications with the promotions. Provisions have been made to include 20% reservation for scheduled tribes (ST) and 16% for scheduled castes (SC). SC and ST public servants will also have the opportunity for promotion based on merit, the minister said. A state govt release explained, "Departmental Promotion Committees may meet in the current year to prepare selection lists for the next year's vacancies. Due weightage will be given to seniority, and among senior officials, those obtaining the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible for promotion. For Class I officers, a merit-cum-seniority principle will apply." For Class IV employees, there will be no marks system; they will be promoted solely based on suitability. Even partial service in a year will be considered as full qualifying service. Provisions have also been made to allow promotion against posts vacated by officers on deputation who will not be available in the promotion year. The rules ensure that posts available on a particular day are filled, based on merit and representation of reserved categories. Approximately 2 lakh new posts will be created with the promotions, leading to enhanced administrative efficiency and effectiveness. In another decision, the cabinet approved the establishment, operation, and construction of 459 new anganwadi centres in special tribal areas under the PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Nagarik Mahaabhiyan) scheme. Approval was also given to create 459 honorary posts for anganwadi workers, another 459 posts for anganwadi helpers, and 26 regular supervisory posts. E xpenditure on the scheme from fiscal year 2025–26 to 2030–31 will be made as per the approval received by the Centre. The total estimated cost of implementation is Rs 143.46 crore, of which the Central share will be Rs 72.78 crore and the state's share Rs 70.68 crore. The cabinet also approved a total estimated expenditure of Rs 5,163 crores for ongoing and upcoming capital projects of Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) for the period 2025–26 to 2029–30. The funding will comprise 20% equity from the state govt and 80% as loans from financial institutions and banks. Key allocations include Rs 1,154 crores for construction and upgradation of transmission systems approved by the central transmission unit, Rs 185 crores for power infrastructure for Simhastha–2028, Rs 1,015 crores for construction of new extra-high-voltage substations, Rs 54 crores for new EHV (Extra High Voltage) lines for uninterrupted power to Morena Division HQ and northern Gwalior, and Rs 1,280 crores for capacity enhancement of existing EHV transformers. In yet another decision, the cabinet approved the establishment of district treasuries in the newly formed districts of Pandhurna, Maihar, and Mauganj.
