Haryana Clarifies ‘Notional Vacancy’ Norms Ahead of First Online Transfer Drive

Chandigarh, February 9- The Haryana Government has issued an urgent clarification to ensure uniform interpretation of the terms “Notional Vacancy” and “Notional Category” under the Model Online Transfer Policy, 2025, ahead of the State’s first online transfer drive.

According to a letter addressed to all Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, it was observed that different departments were adopting divergent interpretations of these terms. This had led to inconsistencies in implementation and increased the risk of litigation. The matter was examined in the light of legal principles, policy intent and administrative practicality, following which a uniform decision has been taken.

As per the clarification, no post will be treated as a notional vacancy or placed under a notional category during the first online transfer drive in respect of vacancies that existed prior to the notification of the transfer policy. Vacancies arising between the date of notification of the policy and the qualifying date will be treated as notional vacancies or categories only as a one-time measure.

Further, vacancies arising after the qualifying date will be considered under the notional vacancy or category only in subsequent transfer drives, and not in the ongoing exercise.

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Amendment in Three Services of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department under Right to Service Act

Two New Services Also Notified

Chandigarh, February 9 — The Haryana Government has amended the notification dated December 31, 2021, issued by the Administrative Reforms Department under the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014. With the objective of making the services of the Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department more effective, transparent, and time-bound, three previously notified services have been revised and two new services have been added.

A notification to this effect has been issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

Under the revised provisions, services related to the conservation and development of indigenous livestock (desi cows) and the Murrah Development Scheme will now be provided within 180 days. In addition, a time limit of 100 days has been fixed for the establishment of high-tech dairy units and for schemes aimed at providing employment to Scheduled Caste beneficiaries through the setting up of livestock units.

As per the notification, two new services have also been added. These include a general scheme for providing employment through the establishment of pig, sheep, and goat units, for which a time limit of 100 days has been prescribed, and a scheme for the establishment of backyard poultry units, for which a time limit of 60 days has been fixed. All services will be subject to the availability of targets.

For these services, the Sub-Divisional Officer, Animal Husbandry & Dairy of the concerned district has been designated as the competent authority. The Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry & Dairy / Intensive Livestock Development Project has been appointed as the First Grievance Redressal Officer, while at the Directorate level, the Credit Planning Officer / Joint Director (Planning) has been designated as the Appellate Authority.