Participation in Cultural Competition may be treated as On Duty

With a view to encourage, participation of Central Government servants in All India Civil Services Competitions like Music, Dance and Drama conducted by the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board will be treated as on duty, and such Central Government servants may also be considered for travel entitlements for Journey on Tour.

F. No. 6/2/2019-Estt.(Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 11th February, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Participation by Central Government Servants in All India Civil Services Competitions/events in Music, Dance and Drama -reg.

With a view to encourage participation of Central Government servants in All India Civil Services Competitions/events in Music, Dance and Drama, the President is pleased to decide that the participation of Central Government servants in the All India Civil Services Competitions/events in Music, Dance and Drama conducted by the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board or under its aegis, may be treated as on duty, and such Central Government servants may also be considered for travel entitlements for Journey on Tour.

Insofar as the employees belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

This OM will be effective from the date of its issuance.

Hindi Version will follow.

(Rajeev Bahree)
Under Secretary to the Government of India