Examination at the end of training of newly promoted ITOs : Update

Recently DTRTI, Chandigarh issued a letter declaring that the examination of the ITOs ending the orientation training course will be conducted in the month of February, 2017.
This caused serious resentment among the newly promoted officers as in this matter, CBDT is yet to take any formal decision.
Accordingly JCA informed the Chairman and urged to withdraw the said instruction immediately.
Click here to read JCA letter to Chairperson, CBDT.

Also read : 

ITOs to qualify exam after training to get further increment

Deficient APARs of ITOs : View the updated list

CBDT communicated all Pr CCITs regarding updated list of deficient APARs of ITOs under consideration zone for promotion for the vacany year 2016-17 and urged to remove deficiencies at the earliest.
Still 74 deficiencies to be removed as par the communication.
Click here to view the communication and the list.

Intercharge Transfer : CBDT relaxed condition in certain cases

CBDT relaxed the criteria of three year service for intercharge transfer in certain class of employees upto 31.12.2017.
The following class of non gazetted employees can seek for inter state transfer after one year of service in that grade.
1) Physically handicapped quota
2) Whose spouse or children are differently abled.
3) Unmarried lady official
4) Spouse in Govt. job.
5) Ex serviceman
Click here for details

Ministerial Staff and ITO's Dept. Exam : Result declared

➢ ITO BETTERMENT New Pattern Result 2016

➢ ITO Betterment Old Pattern Result 2016

➢ ITO Normal of New Pattern 2016 Result

➢ ITO Partially Qualified Result 2016

➢ Result for Ministerial Staff Exam 2016 (For Delhi Zone)
➢ List of successful candidates in WB region
➢ List of successful candidates in Kerala region
[Result of other zones will be put in here as and when available]

More officers and inspectors likely to be posted in Investigation Wing

After the withdrawal of old currency notes of 500/1000, Investigation Directorate have intensified enforcement action against tax evaders. As the action is being affected by shortage of manpower, Chairman CBDT asked all Pr CCITs to reorganize workforce and depute more officers and inspectors to the Investigation Wing to cope up with the need of hour.
Click here for the D.O. letter of Chairman, CBDT

Update from ITGOA on ACIT promotion and other issues

The Chairman CBDT invited the Central JCA for a meeting on the basis of letter of JCA dated 03‐11‐ 2016 and also the notice dated 17‐11‐2016 for agitation in front of all Pr. CCsIT offices and office of the Pr.DGIT(HRD) on 25.11.2016 by the ITEF. Accordingly, the meeting took place on 26.11.2016 at 4.00 P.M at the Chairman’s office Chamber, North Block New Delhi.
"As a broad outline of the outcome of the meeting, the Chairman assured that in view of the suggestion of the UPSC, the proposal for regularisation of 2014‐15 would be sent to the DoPT for obtaining clarification as regard to the implementation of OM dated 30.09.2016. The CBDT also sought 10 days time for obtaining the clarification of the DoPT or otherwise the Board will take appropriate decision for ad‐hoc promotion for 2016‐17 as per its understanding of the said OM. As regards the promotion to the post of Pr. AO, it was informed that draft all India seniority list of AO, Gr.II will be published by 09.12.2016 giving 15 days time for objection/comments. On expiry of the 15 days period the Ad‐hoc DPC to the cadre of Pr. AO will be carried out. Regarding filling up of all regular and ad‐hoc promotions, including the consequential vacancies created due to promotion to the posts of ACIT, the Chairman/Member(P) would intervene and request to all Pr.CCsIT for immediate action.  "
Click here for the full text of ITGOA circular dated 29.11.2016

Unaccounted deposits to attract 50% tax, 4 yr lock-in period

New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) A minimum of 50 per cent tax may be levied on unexplained bank deposits made using the banned currency notes up to December 30 along with a 4-year lock in period for half of the remaining amount under the amendments to tax law the government plans to bring in Parliament shortly.

However, a higher 90 per cent tax and penalty could be imposed if assessees do not declare the unaccounted cash voluntarily.

Cash deposits made using the scrapped 500 and 1000 rupee notes above a threshold that are declared to Income Tax authorities may attract 50 per cent tax, as per the amendment to the Income Tax Act approved by the Cabinet last night.

Half of remaining deposits, or 25 per cent of the original deposit, will not be allowed to be withdrawn for four years, top sources said.

Update on ACIT promotion (Adhoc promotion for 2016-17 and regularization of 2014-15)

1)The UPSC has taken a stand that DPC will not be held so long the DoPT doesn't clarify the OM dt. 30.09.2016. The same was intimated to CBDT in writing while the proposal of 2014-15 was sent.
2)DoPT is waiting for verdict from SC and not issuing clarification.
3)The SC heard the case on 22.11.2016 and allowed the respondants to file affidavit in one week. Next date of hearing not given. It seems to take much time for a verdict to come.
4) CBDT is not ready to give adhoc promotion of 2016-17 in fear of contempt of court and violation of DoPT OM.
5) No hope for both the regular promotion of 2014-15 and adhoc promotion of 2016-17 immediately, if these conditions persist.

Result of Departmental Examinaitons-2016 for ITIs

  •  ITI BETTERMENT New Pattern Result 2016

  •  ITI BETTERMENT OLD 2016

  •  ITI NORMAL OF NEW PATTERN 2016 RESULT

  •  ITI PARTIALLY QUALIFIED RESULT 2016

Bank/Financial Account(s) with substantial Cash Transactions

As part of its data matching exercise, Income Tax Department has identified bank accounts which have large value cash transactions. The details of bank account are visible under “Compliance” section of the e-filing portal of the related persons. The PAN holders are requested to submit the on-line response as under:
 Step 1: Login to e-filing portal at https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. If you are not registered with the e-filing portal, use the ‘Register Yourself’ link to register. 
Step 2: Click on “Accounts with Cash Transactions” link under “Quick link” or “Compliance” section and you will be directed to the “Bank/Financial Account(s) with substantial Cash Transactions” page. 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM efiling PORTAL

Vigilance Awareness Week : Take Integrity Pledge Online

Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed throughout the country from 31st October to 5th November 2016. As a digital initiative, every citizen can take this pledge online. Those who are taking online pledge are being awarded with a certificate online.
Department has asked all officers and officials to take this online pledge and a report of officers and staff who have taken this pledge to be communicated by 4 P.M. of 7th November to CBDT for onward transmission to Central Vigilance Commission.

Click here to take the Pledge Online and get your own certificate.

ACIT Promotion is not taking place due to Deficient APARs

A huge number of deficient APARs are the main hurdle for ACIT promotion for the vacancy year 2016-17. As many as 124 cases are still pending for removal of deficiency.
The Directorate has issued a reminder again today requesting the Pr CCITs to remove the deficiencies at the earliest.
Earlier we have seen that local leaders of ITGOA actively pursued the Admin to act fast in this regard but surprisingly in this case, the priority may have been shifted elsewhere. Let us hope the deficiencies would be removed in a time bound manner and employees will get their long waited promotion.
Click here for the deficiency list 

IDS: I-T offices to remain open till midnight on Sep 30

New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The taxman will undertake a midnight vigil on September 30 as CBDT has directed the Income Tax department to keep their country-wide offices open in order to receive declarations under the domestic black money window - the Income Declaration Scheme (IDS).

"The last date for making declaration under the IDS, 2016 is September 30, 2016 and hence the declarations can be filed till the midnight of that day.

"In order to facilitate the filing of declarations even after the office hours, the Principal Chief Commissioners are instructed to ensure that the counters for receiving the declarations under IDS, 2016 remain open till the midnight of September 30, 2016 in all jurisdictions," the CBDT said in an order today.

Update on adhoc ACIT promotion for 2016-17 and regularization of adhoc ACITs

It is gathered from sources that preparation of adhoc ACIT promotion is being carried out. The issue of deficient APARs will likely to be sorted out within this month and DPC may be convened in the first week of October if everything goes right.
Proposal of regularisation of adhoc ACITs for the year 2014-15 has been approved by CBDT and to be submitted to UPSC in the next week.

ITGOA and ITEF will be on strike tomorrow (2nd Sep'16) : CBDT warns of consequences

In response to the strike notice served by ITGOA and ITEF. CBDT has taken strict stand. It warned the employees about consequences of taking part in strike citing DOPT's office memorandum. CBDT asked all Pr CCITs to suitably inform all employees about the consquences and asked report af absentees during strike. No leave will be sanctioned during strike.
Click here for the CBDT communication

CBDT constitutes "Task Force" to implement Parmar judgement

After nearly four years of the landmark judgement, CBDT constituted Task Force to monitor the implementation of  Parmar Judgement in all 18 zones.
The committee, headed by JS(Admn) will ensure review DPCs, wherever necessary and recast the all India seniority list of ITOs for regular promotion to the post of ACIT in various vacancy year.
The committee will assign responsibility to respective DCIT/JCIT in each zone for conduction review DPCs as and when necessary in a time bound manner of two months and submit report to the Board within three months.
Click here for details

Posting order of newly promoted ACITs released

All newly promoted ACITs have been retained in their respective region up to AGT 2017.
Click here for the order
Click here for Transfer Order (Local Change)

Draft Recruitment Rule of ITO does not mention mandatory examination for newly promoted ITOs.

CBDT uploaded draft recruitment rule of ITOs a few days ago. The rule does not contain any condition for ITOs to qualify in any examination after promotion for their further increment.
Click here for Draft RR of ITO
Though not available in a any service condition, CBDT is going ahead with the examination agenda and NADT is in the process of devising the examination pattern.
As informed by sources, the proposed examination will be held twice in a year, with 100 as full marks. General and SC/ST candidates have to obtain 50 and 45 respectively for qualifying.
The exam may be of three parts, Objective, Subjective and Internal Assessment by RTIs after training.
DIT exam is likely to hold the examination.
It is not clear whether CBDT can impose this sort of mandatory examinations without incorporating them in the recruitment rules ? Hope, association is considering the legal path beside agitation.
Also Read :  More details and Association letter to CBDT on this issue

After long silence ITGOA issued circular No. 4

As per the communication under reference, following information is obtained from ITGOA central leadership after long silence.
Major Demands and action point taken on MCM on Bengaluru.
The dossiers for the Vacancy Year 2014‐15 is to be sent to the UPSC alongwith the comments of the DoPT & DoLA immediately for the regular promotion.
The regularization of promotions for the Vacancy Year 2015‐16 is also to be taken up subsequently.  The completion of deficient APARs for the Vacancy Year 2016‐17 is to be taken up on war‐footing.  
The promotion for the Vacancy Year 2016‐17 may also be effected on ad‐hoc basis also if it is felt that the regular DPC will take more time.
The members of ITGOA will be asked not to appear in the proposed examination after the completion of the training programme for the newly promoted ITOs. 
MSTUs to come under the Administrative control of DTRTI in place of the Pr.CCIT. 
Adequate training is to be provided to the officers and officials for e‐assessment. 
Current Developments
The vigilance clearance and the gradation have been asked for by the Ad‐VI section on 19‐07‐2016 for sending the proposal to the UPSC for regular promotion for the Vacancy Year 2014‐15.
ITGOA met the Chairman & Member(P), CBDT on 20‐07‐2016 demanding no training of the promotees of the 2015‐16 batch till 31‐12‐2016 and minimum displacement of this batch in the T & P, 2016. After the discussion, the Member(P), CBDT agreed to both the proposals and it had been decided that there would be no training of the promotee officers of the 2015‐16 batch till 31‐ 03‐2017. 
In regard to the deficient APARs required for the ACIT promotion of Vacancy Year 2016‐17, more than 300 deficient cases are still pending as on 03‐08‐2016. The number of deficiency is likely to increase as the o/o DIT(PR, PP & OL) has just initiated the job of finding the deficiencies in those cases where the dossiers were kept by the CBDT for the promotion of R.Y. 2015‐16. 
Click here for the full circular 

Last date of return filing extended up to 5th August 2016

CBDT extended last date of filing I T returns up to 5th August 2016 from existing 31st July to enable the taxpayers to pay tax inspite of bank strike today and bank holiday on 31st July.

"As per provisions of Section 139(1) of Income-tax Act 1961, Central Board of Direct Taxes extends the due date for filing returns of Income for Assessment Year 2016- 2017 from 31st July, 2016 to 5th July,2016 , in case of taxpayers throughout India who are liable to file their Income-tax by 31st July, 2016. 

This extension is given in order to avoid any inconvenience to the taxpayers while making payment of taxes pertaining to returns of income for Assessment Year 2016- 2017 by 31st July, 2016 due to reports of Bank strike on 29th July,2016(Friday) and 31st July,2016 (Sunday), being a Bank-Holiday . " - PIB Press Release

Option for posting sought from the newly promoted ACITs

All newly promoted ACITs may exercise option for posting as directed by CBDT.
The option to be given using the online window for this purpose which will be operational between 28.07.2016 and 04.08.2016.
The officer concern may indicate 5 choices of CCA Regions including one deficient region such as Bihar & Jharkhand, Kerala, Odisha, Tamilnadu and West Bengal & Sikkim.
Click here for the letter seeking option

214 ITOs promoted to ACIT on adhoc basis

The long waited promotion order finally released after much drama. 18 ITOs promoted for the vacancy year 2014-15 and 196 ITOs promoted for the vacancy year 2015-16.
The promotions are "in situ" basis and they will continue to function the same duties until further order.
Click here for Order No. 137 (2014-15)
Click here for Order No. 138 (2015-16)
Congratulation to the newly promoted ACITs !

Order released

Click here for details and order
18 + 196 for 2014-15 and 2015-16 released. 

FM approved adhoc ACIT promotion. CIT & Pr CIT Transfer order issued

Update : Order likely today (22/07/2016) - Sources
It is learnt from reliable sources that FM approved the file today afternoon. The promotion order for the post of ACIT on adhoc basis may be released at any time. It is also reported that promotion order for panel year 2014-15 (remaining vacancies) and 2015-16 is likely to be released together.
Click here for CIT Transfer Order
Click here for Pr CIT Transfer Order

Adhoc ACIT promotion very soon

As reported from sources close to CBDT, promotion order for adhoc ACITs is going to be issued very soon. The main obstacles for this long awaited promotion order have finally been removed. 
1. The minutes of the DPC meeting which was held long before on 20th and 21st of June is finally signed by the committee members.
2. Promotion as per CAT Ahmedabad order has effected today. One ITO of Ahmedabad region  promoted as ACIT with notional effect from 28.03.2012. View the order
It is expected that promotion for the panel year 2015-16 will be effected very soon, probably within this week.
If any viewer can add any information in this regard, it will be highly appreciated.

Relaxation on Inter charge Transfer order issued

Long waited inter charge transfer order for non gazetted staff issued by CBDT.
The requirement of rendering three years service has been relaxed for certain categories as under :
Physically handicapped
Spouse or children differently abled.
Unmarried lady officials
Spouse working in Govt. sector in other state
Ex servicemen.
The non gazetted staff of the above categories will be eligible to make a request for inter charge transfer after putting one year of service in the present grade.
Click here for the full order

Little progress in 8 months after suspension of agitation by JCA

No information available for ITO to ACIT promotion (2015-16)

Viewers may recall that JCA withdrew agitation following assurance (read "direction") by Revenue Secretary on a brief meeting on 3rd November 2015. As per JCA, the agitation had been withdrawn temporarily but later on it proved that withdrawal was unconditional and for infinite period.
Let us see what the employees did achieve in the last eight months against their five point charter of demands and assurances thereafter
1. Regarding ITO to ACIT promotion : Only adhoc promotion for the vacancy year 2014-15 is effected. The promise of DPC for 2015-16, 2016-17 within 31st March proved bogus. And consequential adhoc promotion from ITI to ITO did not take place in all charges. Forget about any adhoc consequential promotion down the line of Inspector in any charge.
2. RRs of Gr.B & C cadres : Recruitment Rules for the cadres of TA, NS, Staff Car Drivers, Canteen Employees notified. But the Recruitment Rules for the cadres of ITO, AO, PS, Inspector, Stenographer Gr.-I and Executive Assistant is still pending.
3. Filling up of vacant posts : Promised "For relaxation of RRs, as per suggestions of JCA, a comprehensive proposal will be submitted by the HRD to the CBDT within a day or two." Nothing actually happened.
4. Regularization of Casual Workers : No development so far.
5.  Infrastructure Issue : No progress.

In addition to these five point demand, earlier demands like laptop to Inspector/AO/PS, Increased petrol allowance for Inspector/N.S.,  access to irsofficersonline etc. are still pending for years.
The ridiculous and childish demand against videography in Dept. exam., not adhered to, in addition compulsory passing of exam. for newly promoted ITOs introduced.
And surprisingly, JCA is in no mood for agitation !

31 ACITs promoted to DCIT

As many as 31 ACITs promoted to DCIT today. 
Click here for the order
Still no update on ITO to adhoc ACIT promotion.

Adhoc ACIT promotion (2015-16) likely this week

It is reported that Adhoc ACIT promotion for the vacancy year 2015-16 will be completed within this week. Chairman, CBDT and Member (P) has assured this. They also assured that 6 vacant posts of earlier year (2014-15) (for 5 retired and 1 deceased in the earlier promotion order) will also be considered in this order.

No authentic news available reg ACIT promotion for v.y. 2015-16

The publisher of this blog is being flooded with queries about ACIT promotion which is long overdue. No concrete information is available in any forum. Surprisingly, the ITGOA leaders either do not have access to information or not willing to share the details for some secret agenda of their own.
Rumors are spreading within the employees. As per news available, one of the promotion aspirants has already retired last month without getting his legitimate promotion. 
As per news procured from unconfirmed sources, though the procedure of DPC has been completed on 20 and 21st of June last month, the minute of the DPC meeting is yet to be formally signed. CBDT is in dilemma whether to give effect to the CAT, Ahmedabad order received within the DPC meeting first and then issue promotion order or vice versa. The order mentioned here is in favour of an ITO who has to be promoted in the vacancy year 2014-15.
The above information is procured from sources and the authenticity could not be verified by this blog. We welcome any information available with viewers. They may mail it to the Admin or share it in "comments" section.

ITOs to qualify exam after training to get further increment

As per the direction issued by Jt Director of Income Tax (Exam), all newly promoted ITOs will have to qualify in the examination to be conducted by Regional Training Institutes after the induction training.
Unless an ITO pass the aforesaid exam, he/she will not be considered eligible for further increment.
This move, first time in the history of Income Tax Department will surely come under strict criticism and resistance as no such criteria exists for  any other promotional cadre. All the ITO have cleared the ITO ship exam and became eligible for promotion in the grade of ITO. So why they should prove themselves again ?
Click here for the communication dated 20.06.2016

JCA has responded with the matter with a strong note and in a letter to the Chairman, CBDT, they expressed disapproval and objection. JCA further threatened not to participate in such training if the direction is not withdrawn.
"We hope that you will kindly consider the matter urgently and issue directions to withdraw the aforesaid directive immediately or otherwise, we will be compelled to ask our members not to attend training courses."
Click here for JCA letter to Chairman CBDT dated 23.06.16

Promotion order from ITO to ACIT : likely after 28th June.

Update on 27.06.2016 : FM cut short his China tour and returned Delhi yesterday night.
Earlier News :
As the DPC is over, everybody is waiting for the promotion order. As the F.M. will be in official visit to China from tomorrow, the promotion order is likely to be delayed for a few days. F.M. will return India on 28th June and then only the order may be issued.
So a little more wait.......

Update on DPC for ACIT promotion (Vacancy year 2015-16)

Update on 21.06.2016 : DPC complete. Promotion order expected soon.
Earlier News : It is gathered from sources that DPC started at 10.30 A.M as scheduled. As the Chairman of DPC committee had other important meeting scheduled late in the afternoon, the DPC procedure could not be completed today. Nearly half of the proceedings could be completed today and the rest of the business will be done tomorrow.
After completion of the procedure tomorrow, promotion order is expected in a few days.

DPC for promotion to Adhoc ACIT : Likely next week

It is learnt from sources that DPC for Adhoc promotion from ITO to ACIT for the vacancy year 2015-16 likely to take place early next week. CBDT is busy with preparation of Annual Tax Conference and the proposed DPC will be convened only after the programme.
Sources added that tentative date for DPC has been fixed on Monday, the 20th June.
As usual , ITGOA is still tight lipped about any recent development.

DPC for 15_16 approved b y R.S. _ sources

It is learnt from sources that adhoc promotion for 15_16 to the post of ACIT has been approved by Revenue Secretary and DPC to be held soon.
The news could not be confirmed yet.

ITO to ACIT (2015-16) : DPC soon ?

There is no update from ITGOA in this issue for long. ITOs who are in the consideration zone as well as the promotion aspirants down the line who may be benefited from the consequential vacancies are eager to know about any recent developments regarding ITO to ACIT promotion.

The blog author could not gather any concrete information in this regard. It is reported from unconfirmed source that the file of adhoc DPC (2015-16) has reached  CBDT from UPSC with positive remarks and at present there is no hurdle to convene the DPC. It is also reported that after getting the nod from Revenue Secretary, the DPC is likely to take place soon.

It is once again reminded that the information provided above could not be verified and ITGOA should come forward to share the details, if any.

ITGOA woke up : Lunch hour demonstration on 18th May

As usual JCA started agitation in the lean period of the Financial Year which in no way can embarrass the authority.
"The Central JCA met on 13th May, 2016 at New Delhi and took note of the continuing impasse in the matter. The meeting has directed us to convey to you that the members of JCA all over the country will organise and launch a Lunch-hour Demonstration on 18th May, 2016 (Wednesday) to protest against the inordinate delay and the reluctant attitude of the authorities in resolving the issues."
 The Charter of Demand is given below for your ready reference. 
1. Regularisation of the ad-hoc promotion for the R.Y. 2014-15 and promotion for the R.Y.s 2015-16 & 2016-17 immediately as per the sanction of the Hon’ble Finance Minister, GOI. 
2. The settlement of Pay-anomalies in various cadres, as reported by the 7th CPC, and sending the recommendation of the CBDT to the Implementation Cell and the Committee of Secretaries for consideration. 
3. The pending Recruitment Rules are to get approved by the concerned authorities and notified immediately.
 4. Withdrawal of the new format of APAR for the Assessing Officers and revision of the Interim Action Plan. 
5. Providing Laptops to all Gr. A & B officers and the Inspectors of Income Tax. 
6. No Videography in the Examination Hall of the Departmental Examinations.
Click here for the intimation to Chairman, CBDT
Click here for the call for agitation

Annual General Transfer order for ACITs & Addl/Joint CITs released

The All India Annual General Transfer orders in the cadre of ACITs and Addl/Jt. CITs released today.
ACIT's Transfer Orders
Click here for ACIT's Order No. 95 (Retained in the same charge)
Click here for ACIT's Order No. 94 
ADDL/Joint CIT's Transfer Orders
Click here for Order No. 93 for Jt/Addl. CITs (Retained in the same Charge)
Click here for Order No. 92 for Addl/JCITs
Click here for Order No. 91 for Addl/JCITs
Click here for Order No. 90 for Addl/JCITs

Revenue Secretary asks for workload, shortage in ACIT/DCIT cadre

Revenue Secretary wanted to know the sanctioned strength, actual working strength, last year's disposal and average pendecy of work as on 01.04.2016.
The report to be sent by all Pr CCITs within 10th of this month.
It may have a connection with promotion to the cadre.
Click here for the CBDT communication

DPC for adhoc ACIT(2015-16) awaits Revenue Secretary approval

It is reported by ITGOA (woke up recently after long silence), DPC for 2015-16 is awaiting approval of Revenue Secretary. R.S. asked to consult UPSC before according sanction of the same. Accordingly, UPSC likely to be consulted and a note may be sent to them today itself. The issue of deficient APARs have been worked out and hopefully if everything goes right, the DPC may materialize soon.
Regarding regular DPC of 2014-15 : "As regard regularisation of ad-hoc promotion of 2014-15, the CBDT has asked for opinion from DoPT an DoLA on 19-04-2016 as per the advice of the UPSC. In the meantime the CAT, Pr. Bench, New Delhi pronounced the order of the Barad case and opined for regular promotion on the basis of the existing seniority list. The sanction of DoPT has been received and the CBDT is waiting for opinion of the DoLA." - ITGOA communication dated 04.05.16
Click here to read the full communication

No authentic news about DPC for 2015-16 (ITO to ACIT)

As informed earlier, DPC did not take place in April. There is no update available from ITGOA in this regard. Rumours are spreading that the said DPC is uncertain as of now. Some of those persons spreading rumours showing the cause of retirement of Member (P & V) while some of them are telling about the objection raised by UPSC about convening of back to back DPCs for adhoc promotion. But it makes little sense as in adhoc promotions, UPSC has no role of it's own. Their authority certainly comes into play in case of regular promotions. The third group are saying that CBDT wants to send the proposal for regular promotion to UPSC first and only after their denial, they can take the adhoc route. The question is while the earlier proposal (2014-15) has been reverted back with objection from UPSC, whether they will approve regular promotion to the next batch while the same scenario exists ! In that case is there any justification to send the proposal to UPSC ?
Unfortunately , there is no communication from ITGOA who could clear the air as they are believed to be in constant touch with CBDT. Hundreds of employees who may be benefited with the consequential promotion are still waiting anxiously. 
Leaders, are you listening ?

DPC for adhoc ACIT promotion (panel year 2015-16) likely on 28th April

Update at 1 PM (28/04/16) : As per information available right now, DPC may be held on next week. Stay online for details.

It is learnt from sources that DPC for adhoc ACIT promotion for the panel year 2015-16 is likely to be held on 28th or 29th April 2016.
In the earlier promotion order No. 62 dated 07.04.2016 for the panel year 2014-15 wrongly included six names which have retired or expired (in one case). This names have been deleted vide corrigendum order issued on 25th April 2016.
Click here for the order

DPC tor ACIT promotion for the vacancy year 2015-16 this month ?

It is learnt that all out effort is being made to hold DPC for the vacancy year 2015-16 for promotion to the post of adhoc ACIT within April. 
Yesterday a confidential  letter from DIT (PR, P P & OL) reached all Pr CCITs to remove the deficiencies of APAR of the concerned officers within 25th of this month.
As per news available, CBDT plans to hold the DPC on 26th April 2016.
Click here for the letter and list of deficient APARs (Region-wise)
Click here for the communication of ITGOA CHQ. in this regard

53 Inspectors promoted as ITO on Adhoc basis in West Bengal

Consequent to the Adhoc ACIT promotion, West Bengal charge issued promotion order for 53 Inspectors to ITO on adhoc basis today.
Click here for the order

Pr CCIT Delhi issued Adhoc ITO promotion order

For the last few days, after the adhoc ACIT promotion, we have been flooded with queries regarding adhoc ITO promotion. Viewers were anxious to know whether adhoc promotion will be granted for the consequential adhoc vacancies in the ITO cadre.
Pr CCIT, Delhi stood first to grant adhoc promotion to the post of ITO today. As many as 12 Inspectors have been promoted to ITO on adhoc basis.
It may be expected that other regions will come out with similar promotion order at the earliest.
Click her to view the promotion order to the post of ITO in Delhi region.

MTS can appear in Ministerial Staff examination

From 2016, MTS who have cleared the prescribed skill test can appear the Ministerial Staff Examination.
It has also been clarified that passing the said examination will have no effect in case of promotion for them in the next higher cadre. They will be eligible for promotion only after putting in the minimum qualified service in the grade.
However passing Ministerial Staff Exam will enable them to appear in Inspectors' Exam after their promotion in the higher grade in future.
Click here for the revised eligibility norms for Dept. Exam 2016

Adhoc ACIT promotion released

The long awaited and much discussed adhoc promotion order to the grade of ACIT finally released.
181 ITOs of vacancy year 2014-15 have promoted as adhoc ACIT.
Click here for the order
As per information available from sources, DPC was done for 200. One post kept reserved as per the direction of CAT, Ahmedabad in the case of J.L.MEENA. 18 cases are deffered due to incomplete APARs who will be promoted immediately after removal of deficiencies.

Adhoc JCIT promotion order for 20 officers has also been issued today.
Click here for the order

ITGOA expects Adhoc ACIT promotion order today (07/04/2016)

Under intense pressure from different corner of the country ITGOA compelled to apprise the members about promotion order, future DPC etc.
As per the communication from ITGOA dated 06th April 2016, Promotion order likely to be issued today, 7th April and DPC for Adhoc promotion for vacancy year 2015-16 may be conducted on 21 or 22nd April 2016.
Full text of the ITGOA communication is as under.
"The DPC for the ad‐hoc promotion to the cadre of ACIT, for 200 vacancies against the R.Y. 2014‐15, was held on 31‐03‐2016. The promotion order (ad‐hoc) is expected to be passed on 07‐04‐2016. It has already been intimated through the Circular no. 03 of ITGOA, dated 31‐03‐2016, that the Ad‐hoc DPC for 200 vacancies against the R.Y. 2015‐16 will be convened by the CBDT shortly, if the deficiencies in APARs can be removed by then. The deficiency list of 116 officers was uploaded on 30‐03‐2016. All the Units of ITGOA were requested to remove the deficiencies by 05‐04‐2016 and send the requisite documents to the Board. It was also requested to all the Unit leadership to send the documents positively through messenger and not by post to save time and help the ad‐hoc DPC for the R.Y. 2015‐16 to be held as soon as possible. It has been decided that the DPC for the ad‐hoc promotion in ACIT against the 200 vacancies of the R.Y. 2015‐16 will be held on 21/22‐04‐2016 by the CBDT but unfortunately, only a few Units have complied with completing the deficient APARs till date and 95 cases out of 116 deficient APARs are still pending. It is to state that if we can’t pursue the local authorities to send all the APARs removing deficiencies, as per the list, to the CBDT by 12‐04‐2016, the DPC for the ad‐hoc promotion will not be possible to be held on 21/22‐04‐2016. Also, the Units must ensure that the replies/complete APARs sent by them are accepted by the concerned Directorate of the CBDT and no further queries are made. Further, I do request the members of CHQ once again to make themselves available at Delhi right from tomorrow, on rotation, to help preparing the proposal for the ad‐hoc DPC or otherwise, the said DPC will be delayed indefinitely."  

Still no update on adhoc promotion, members are furious

We regret to inform you that even today, in the evening of 6th April, no update available about Adhoc promotion order to the post of ACIT.
The promotion aspirants of the vacancy year 2014-15 are totally frustrated and shattered. ITGOA expected the order on 4th April but even after 48 hours of the deadline they did not bother to inform the members about any recent development.
In the meantime rumours are spreading everywhere. Some people are talking about stay order in Principal CAT but no such order could be traced so far. Some are blaming the F.M. for not signing the required approval. Some of the members are blaming the red-tapism/procedural delay.
It should be the moral responsibility of ITGOA to tell the truth and that too without any delay.

Ad hoc ACIT promotion(2014-15) likely on Monday (4/4/16), Ad hoc promotion of 2015-16 expected this month

We regret to inform you that there is no authentic news available regarding issuance of ad hoc promotion order from ITO to ACIT as of now.
Update : Promotion order from ACIT to DCIT
Order issued for 124 IRS Officers (Direct) for appointment as ACIT. Click here for order
Promotion Order issued for 169 ACITs to the post of DCIT. 
Click here for order
Earlier News
As per ITGOA circular dated 31/03/2016, Promotion order for DPC held on 31/03/16 is likely to be issued on Monday, 4th April 2016 as it requires FM approval and the FM will be available only on 2nd April.
"It has also been decided that the Ad‐hoc DPC for 200 vacancies against the R.Y. 2015‐16 will be convened by the CBDT in another week’s time, if the deficiencies in APARs can be removed by then."
"As also decided, the approval of DoPT and DoLA has been sought for by the CBDT to reply the query of the UPSC in favour of holding the regular DPC for the R.Y. 2014‐15 immediately. The Revenue Secretary has expressed his kind intention to expedite the process and the CHQ is pursuing the matter in day‐to‐day basis so that the regular DPC is held without any further loss of time. Also, the Central JCA had the opportunity to meet Sri Jayant Sinha, the Minister‐of‐State (Finance), on 31‐03‐2016 and requested him to take up the issue of regular DPC with the UPSC. The Hon’ble MoS (Finance) has agreed to pursue for immediate regular DPC of the R.Y. 2014‐15 to the Chairman, UPSC, as soon as the sanction of DoPT/DoLA is obtained.     The proposal for the regular of DPC for the R.Y. 2015‐16 will also be forwarded to the UPSC and the process of preparing the proposal of DPC for the R.Y. 2016‐17 will be initiated as soon as the Ad‐hoc DPC for the R.Y. 2015‐16 is held.  "
Click here for the full circular of ITGOA.

ITO to ACIT : DPC complete, Order expected soon

As informed earlier in this blog, DPC meeting for promotion from ITO to ACIT on ad hoc basis took place today at 11 AM in the chamber of Chairman, CBDT.
The DPC meeting for promotion of around 200 officers of vacancy year 2014-15 has been concluded a few minutes before posting this post at around 2.50 PM.
Promotion order may be released late in the afternoon.
Click here for the notice of the meeting.

ITO to ACIT : Adhoc promotion ?

It is widely discussed in different corners of ITGOA leadership that CBDT is likely to proceed for adhoc promotion of 200 ITOs of the 2014-15 vacancy year within the current financial year.
The DPC proposal sent to UPSC earlier has reportedly been reverted back with objections relating to seniority issues as per NRP implementation. UPSC is not likely to hold regular DPC unless NRP is implemented uniformly all over the country.
Board may grant ad hoc promotion of 200 ITOs within 31st March 2016. Question arises will the vacancies likely to be created against the adhoc promotion will be filled in with adhoc promotion in the lower rank ?
Stay tuned for latest update, if any !
Most urgent.
CBDT uploaded updated deficiency list of ITOs for the panel year 2015-16 and asked all Pr CCIts to remove the deficiencies as per latest UPSC guideline.
Click here for the communication and region wise list. 

250 DCITs promoted as JCIT on adhoc basis

CBDT issued promotion order for 250 DCITs as JCIT.The promotion order has been issued on ad hoc basis. The new promotees' posting will be considered in AGT 2016.
Click here to view the order.
Congratulation to the new JCITs !

Is the Dept. being run by IRS officers only ?

All the information, instructions,circulars etc. are being communicated by departmental portal http://www.irsofficersonline.gov.in/. It is most unfortunate that only the IRS officers are authorized to view it's content with user id and password.
CBDT regularly issues circular and instructions for the assessing officers (most of them are ITOs) and expects compliance. Leave alone Group C workforce, even the assessing officers are not authorized to use the portal. Needless to mention that no classified or secret document is published in this portal which may need restricted usage.
This is sheer derogatory to each and every non IRS employees in the department.  JCA did not take the matter seriously ever. Despite writing a few routine letters to CBDT, they did not really take up the issue.
Therefore, we on behalf of each and every non IRS employee of the Income Tax Department demand immediate access to www.irsofficersonline.gov.in.

CBDT directed all regions to conduct DPC for the vacancy year 2016-17

CBDT directed all cadre controlling Pr CCITs to conduct DPC for Group B & C posts for the vacancy year 2016+17. As the new recruitment rule of Executive Assistants is yet to be notified and as per CBDT, it will likely to take some more time, DPCs to be done as per old RRs of Sr.T.A./O.S./Stg Gr I. 
Click here for the letter from HRD dated 15.03.16

N.R Parmar effect : Nine inspectors reverted in West Bengal charge

West Bengal and Sikkim charge has reverted as many as nine Inspectors of Income Tax as per review DPC held in pursuance of N.R Parmar case. 
A number of ITOs are likely to be reverted in this charge as per revised seniority list drawn in case of Inspectors of Income Tax as per NRP effect. ITGOA is trying it's level best to defer the reversion as long as possible so that promotion from ITO to ACIT takes place and this likely to be reverted ITOs can be placed in the liely to be created vacancies.
The question is why the same effort could not be exercised by the ITEF to save these Inspectors ?

One time relaxation for promotion to T.A. and Stg Gr I

CBDT issued order for one time relaxation from five years to four years for the promotion from MTS to T.A and Stg Gr II to Stg Gr I for the vacancy year 2016-17.
Click here for the relaxation order for MTS
Click here for the relaxation order for Stenographers

JCA woke up from hibernation : Demonstration on 9th March

Central JCA woke up again ! Lunch Hour Demonstration on 9th March !
The old game of agitation is going to start again and obviously it will be "intensified" after the peak time of March so that it can in no way cause any inconvenience to CBDT. Let us see how many of the members come out spontaneously to take part in the agitation. But as the AGT is approaching ahead, so many of them may not dare to oppose the local leadership in public ! 
'.........it is decided by the Central JCA, in its meeting on 02‐03‐2016 at New Delhi, to send a resolution to the Revenue Secretary, GOI, and the Chairman, CBDT, from a Lunch Hour Demonstration on 09th March, 2016 in front of office of all Pr.CCsIT. We will also collect Mass Signature from all members of the JCA which, along with the Resolution, will be sent to the Revenue Secretary, GOI, through proper channel within one month from 09‐03‐2016.   
A charter of demand is annexed hereunder on which immediate attention of the Board is required.    CHARTER OF DEMANDS    
A. To give effect to the promotions in the cadre of ACIT for 3(three) vacancy years within 31‐03‐2016.
 B. To send strong recommendation to the Implementation Cell of the 7th CPC to revise the pay of Income Tax Officer, AO, PS, Inspector and Tax Assistant, as demanded by the JCA. 
C. To ensure immediate Notification of pending RR of ITO/AO/PS/ITI/EA. 
D. To re‐allocate the posts of Inspectors to deficient charges (where stagnation is acute), as proposed by ITEF, to remove such stagnation and to withdraw the order of Diversion of 1633 posts from West Bengal & Sikkim Charge.
 E. To replace the old Laptops and to provide new Laptops to AO & PS and Inspectors. To provide Mobile handset to all officials under the scheme of 1% incentive for infrastructure development. 
F. To improve the Infrastructural facilities in the Department, provision for ample space to the employees with air‐conditioning facility, provision for adequate residential accommodation according to the norms fixed by CPWD.  
 G. To regularize the Casual Workers against the MTS posts sanctioned in the cadre restructuring. H. To modify the existing RR of MTS. Recruitment of MTS to be done directly by the Department or through the Employment Exchange as done by the Postal Department.'
Click here to view the full circular dated 04.03.2016

ITGOA Circular dated 03.03.2016

ITO to ACIT promotion : Reality Soon ? 
Click here for the letter to Rev. Secy. dtd. 03.03.16
"The promotion from ITO to ACIT for the R.Y. 2014‐15 requires to be held immediately. All out efforts are being made to complete the process immediately. The CHQ appealed to all its members vide Circular No. 01, dated 25‐01‐2016, to be restrained from asking for the stay on DPC in the Court of Law, but some of our members choose otherwise. The ITGOA impressed the CBDT that as recasting of seniority after the implementation of NRP Judgment would take some more time, as evident from the status of correct implementation of the Advisory issued by the CBDT in various charges, and as the Hon’ble FM, GOI, had approved the promotion of all ITOS upto 2003‐04 by the 31‐03‐2016, the promotion in the cadre of ACIT for the R.Y.s 2014‐15, 2015‐16 & 2016‐17 is to be held on the basis of the existing Seniority List subject to any revision of seniority as per the implementation of NRP verdict of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The Hon’ble Revenue Secretary, GOI, was also appraised of the issue by the Central JCA, vide its letter dated 03‐02‐2016 (the copy of the letter is attached herewith), requesting him to intervene and impress upon the UPSC for speedy disposal of all the 3(three) DPCs within the timeline fixed by the Hon’ble FM, GOI.             In the mean time, the CAT, Pr. Bench, directed to intimate the Court before any step towards promotion from ITO to ACIT and accordingly, the CBDT has filed an affidavit before the Hon’ble Bench. Moreover, the UPSC had forwarded a final deficiency list in regard to the proposal of R.Y. 2014‐15 to the CBDT. As almost all the deficiencies are to be replied by the CBDT itself and the concerned Sections/Directorates are working on it, 7(seven) deficient APARs (as attached along with) are yet to be collected from 4 regions which are being forwarded to the respective Pr. CCsIT and the Presidents/General Secretaries of ITGOA in those regions are putting all efforts to complete the deficiencies and send it to the CBDT.  But unfortunately, as the corrected APARs in these 7(seven) cases are sent to the CBDT by post only instead of special messenger, we tend to lose some precious days/time before submitting the same to the UPSC.    
 The promotion from ITO to ACIT for the R.Y. 2015‐16 has to be done immediately and as per the request of the CHQ, the Chairman, CBDT, had directed the DIT (PP, PR & OL) to prepare the grading of the officers in the consideration zone of the said proposal. But after many efforts, 38 deficiencies still exist which are required to be removed to prepare the proposal for DPC of R.Y. 2015‐16 (the list, as updated on 02‐03‐2016, is attached herewith). All the Units are requested to remove the deficiencies immediately to help to prepare the proposal for the DPC."
Click here for the full circular

ITGOA maintains total silence on ITO to ACIT promotion

The blog is being flooded with queries from our viewers regarding any progress of ITO to ACIT promotion. JCA, who was making all out (!) agitation on this issue a few months back has become totally silent on this issue. Last communication to the members were made by ITGOA way back on 2nd February. No update regarding meeting scheduled with Chairman, CBDT is provided till date. Naturally members, particularly the 2014-15 DPC aspirants are totally frustrated. A few of them has already retired and some more to follow. As there is no alternative to choose from, they are compelled to be with the present leadership.
As information gathered from different sources, ITGOA is more interested for DPC for the year 2015-16 than 2014-15 for the reason known best to them.
As per sources, UPSC again asked certain clarification regarding 2014-15 batch which has been provided by CBDT a couple of days back. It is expected that date of DPC ,may be fixed within the first week of March 2016 for 2014-15. If there is any more obstacle found to get UPSC nod, CBDT may proceed for Ad Hoc promotion.
We again want to clarify that information provided above is gathered from sources and could not be authenticated by any means. 

What about those 1633 posts ?

Viewers may remember that 1633 posts of Gr B and Gr C cadres were ordered to be be transferred out from West Bengal charge. After a massive hue and cry from that region Board maintained status quo and formed one after another committee to look into the justification of this. JCA, West Bengal observed a number of demonstrations/ sit in dharnas against it. The current position about the matter has never been stated by association.
As per sources, the high power committee suggested in favour of the decision of phasing out posts from this region.
Will JCA West Bengal inform the members about the progress or any future agitation ?

Departmental website hacked by suspected Pak based group

New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) Suspected Pakistan-based groups have hacked the official web portal of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) belonging to the Income Tax department.

Officials said the website--http://www.irsofficersonline.gov.in-- was hacked early Saturday and it has been rendered inaccessible since then.

They said messages were posted on the link like "Pakistan Zindabad" and "we are team Pak cyber attacker".

Suspension of agitation to be continued for indefinite period

Central JCA on it's meeting on 31st January 2016 decided to continue the suspension of agitation "for some more time making way for the CBDT for final settlement of both these issues."
The issues are notification of RR and ITO to ACIT promotion.
Click here for the full communication
General members of ITGOA and ITEF are fed up with this routine agitation game every year. It usually starts at the lean period with stoppage of statistical reports, then intensifies with non participation in search/surveys, occasional one day strike and finally withdrawn without achieving anything. It may be noticed that JCA never call for any agitation/non cooperation during Jan to March as it may hamper some corrupt officer / officials' personal vested interest. CBDT feels comfortable as this game does not affect collection an any way as in the crucial hours of the last quarter, there is absolute peace in the department.
We will look forward for further agitation (!) , probably after April/May 2016.

ITGOA Circular dated 25.01.2016

At last ITGOA took the pain to inform the members about the situation. The division of ITGOA could not be kept under cover and the leadership had to  admit it.
"But it has to be pointed out that the same tune and texture of harmony has not been prevailing among the entire cross‐section of its members across the country, at least in the issue of implementation of NRP Judgment and the promotions in the cadre of ACIT"
Regarding promotion from ITO to ACIT :

ITGOA committee analyzed NRP implementation, forms committee to examine Rajiv Mohan case

NRP implementation in Gujarat region
A detailed note on revised seniority list of Gujarat after NRP implementation has been prepared by the entrusted committee of ITGOA. In this report committee observed wrong and improper implementation of NRP judgement in Gujarat region.As per the report, "excess promotion at least to the extent of 47 (192‐145) have been wrongly done in the review DPC for the vacancy year 2000‐2001." in Gujarat region.
Click here for the report
Rajiv Mohan Committee
"The 43rd BGM, Guwahati, had decided to form a separate Committee to study the effect of ‘Rajiv Mohan case’ in the seniority of the officers in the cadre of Inspectors of Income Tax. The house also unanimously decided to nominate Com. Amitava Dey, Vice President, CHQ, as the Chairman of the said Committee. The job was primarily allotted to the Committee formed to supervise the speedy and uniform implementation of NRP Judgement across all 18 regions, headed by Com. V.M. Jayadevan. Adhering to the decision of the BGM, a new Committee is formed under the Chairmanship of Com. Amitava Dey, Vice President, CHQ, to study the effect of ‘Rajiv Mohan case’ in the seniority of the officers in the cadre of Inspectors of Income Tax and submit a report to the CHQ. The other members of the committee will be decided by the Chairman of the Committee in consultation with the Units. "
Click here for details

No agitation but JCA begs for Personnel Grievance Redressal Committee meeting

Now JCA begs in front of Member (P&V), CBDT to convene PGRC meeting to redress the problems. The meeting which is scheduled once in every month but did not take place in the last seven months. The importance of the said meeting can be easily understood by this.
JCA also took the pain to suggest the agenda items for the desired meeting. The same old historic grievances like laptops, increase of petrol allowances, phasing out of 1633 posts from WB region etc. have been suggested for discussion alongwith the burning issue of ITO to ACIT promotion.
Let us see whether CBDT consider the meeting at all !
Click here for the letter of JCA

ITO to ACIT : CBDT directs Pr CCIT, Ahmedabad to take legal course to remove obstacles for DPC

CBDT directed Pr CCIT Ahmedabad to file caveat in respective CAT / High Court against any possible stay in the DPC process for the promotion from ITO to ACIT for the year 2014-15.

Click here for details

Adhoc JCITs regularized , RR for T.A.,Staff Car driver & N.S. notified

As many as 112 JCITs, who were promoted on ad hoc basis, regularized vide CBDT order dated 31.12.2015.
Click here for the order
New Recruitment Rule for the post of T.A., Staff Car Driver and Notice Server officially notified.
Click here for Recruitment Rule for T.A.
Click here for Recruitment Rule for Staff Car Driver
Click here for Recruitment Rule for Notice Server