Paralympic and Asian Games Medallists Meet Arti Singh Rao in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 26 - Under the aegis of Para Sports Association of Haryana, the Paris 2024 Paralympic and Asian Games medallists from Haryana met Para Sports Association of Haryana President and Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao at her residence in Chandigarh.

The players gave a written memorandum of demands to the minister, including cash prizes and jobs under sports quota. Responding promptly and positively, Arti Singh Rao assured all help to the players. She talked to Sports Minister Sh. Gaurav Gautam to resove the issue at the earliest. She also directed the Director General, Sports and Principal Secretary, Sports to initiate necessary steps to resolve the concerns raised by the para-athletes.

The minister also met Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini later in the day and handed over a letter regarding the demands of the para-athletes.

Paralympic medallist Nitesh Kumar (Badminton), Harvinder Singh (Archery), Manish Narwal (Shooting), Navdeep Singh (Javelin Throw), Para Asian Medallist Kokila (Judo), Pooja (Athletics), Sarita (Archery), Ashok Malik (Powerlifter), Honey (Athletics) and other players were present in the meeting with the minister.

General Secretary, Para Sports Association of Haryana, Jyoti Kumar Chhabra, Treasurer Pawan Adhana and Secretary Surender Singh were also present on the occasion.

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हरियाणा के खेल राज्य मंत्री श्री गौरव गौतम हरियाणा सिविल सचिवालय, चण्‍डीगढ़ में खेल विभाग के अधिकारियों के साथ समीक्षा बैठक करते हुए।

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Haryana Cabinet Approves Renaming of ACB to State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana

Chandigarh, June 26 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, gave approval for renaming of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana.

This decision was taken after a comprehensive review of the Bureau’s evolving role and responsibilities. The revised name—State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana—better captures the dual focus of the Bureau: combating corruption and ensuring vigilance within the administrative framework.

The Bureau's responsibility goes beyond anti-corruption efforts alone. It also encompasses a broader vigilance framework. The combined nomenclature of "Vigilance & Anti-Corruption" captures the full scope of its operations, including investigations into malpractices, corruption, and transparency issues across various government departments.

A review of the nomenclature of similar agencies in other states revealed that several states, including Himachal Pardesh, Kerala and Manipur, use titles such as "Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau". Renaming the Haryana Bureau to a similar title is also aimed at aligning the state with the national trends, fostering greater uniformity and consistency across the country.

The proposed nomenclature also better reflects the synergy between the various operational arms of the Bureau, allowing for clearer delineation of roles in combating corruption, misconduct, and administrative inefficiency.

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Chandigarh June 26: The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved an amendment to Section 7C of the Haryana Legislative Assembly (Salary, Allowances, and Pension of Members) Act, 1975. This amendment pertains to the Special Travelling Allowance for persons entitled to pension under this Act.

The amendment removes the previous cap of Rs. 1,00,000 monthly pension amount and stipulates that every person entitled to a pension under the Haryana Legislative Assembly (Salary, Allowances, and Pension of Members) Act, 1975, shall continue to receive a Special Travelling Allowance of such an amount not exceeding Rs 10,000 per month for journey by himself or his/her family members anywhere in India.

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Haryana Cabinet approved an amendment in Rule 9 of Haryana Right to Service Rules, 2014

Chandigarh, June 26 - Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved an amendment in Rule 9 of Haryana Right to Service Rules, 2014.

Under the existing provisions of Rule 9, the Commission may take suo-moto notice in such cases where the applications/appeals are not decided by the Designated Officers/Grievance Redressal Authorities within the stipulated period and there is unreasonable delay in disposal of such application/appeals. On finding any lapse, the Commission may pass appropriate orders in this regard as it may deem fit.

Following the amendment, the Commission may take suo-moto notice provided that, if any case, in which litigation is pending in any court of law or with the Revisional Authority of the concerned department, before submission of application for availing notified service in front of the Designated Officer/First Grievance Redressal Authority/Second Grievance Redressal Authority of the concerned department, the powers granted under section 17 of the Act shall not be exercised by the Commission against the Designated Officer/First Grievance Redressal Authority/Second Grievance Redressal Authority of such department till the final outcome of the matter in the Court of Law or by the Revisional Authority of the concerned department.

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Chandigarh, June 26 - The Haryana Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, today approved key amendments to the Haryana Financial Commissioner’s Office (Group-A) State Service Rules, 1980.

The amendments have been made in the Haryana Financial Commissioner's Office (Group-A) State Service Rules, 1980 so as to align the method of recruitment, qualifications, and experience requirements for the upgraded posts of Special Senior Secretary to Minister, Senior Secretary to Minister, and Secretary to Minister in the Financial Commissioner's Office, Haryana, with the corresponding posts in the Office of the Chief Secretary, Haryana.

In addition, the Appendices in the Haryana Financial Commissioner's Office (Group-A) State Service Rules, 1980 have also been amended. Appendix 'A', which specifies the Functional Pay Level of posts, Appendix '13', which outlines the experience requirements for posts, Appendix 'C', which details the nature of penalties and the authority empowered to impose them, and Appendix 'D', which specifies the nature of orders and the authority empowered to issue them, have been amended at par with the corresponding posts in the Office of the Chief Secretary, Haryana.

These amendments will also ensure that appointments are conducted either by promotion, transfer, or direct recruitment, with clearly defined eligibility conditions, and there is standardization of service conditions across equivalent posts in different offices, leading to better administrative efficiency and clarity in career progression.

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Haryana Cabinet Approves New Land Purchase Policy for Development Projects, 2025

Landowners Empowered Under Haryana’s Voluntary Land Purchase Policy, 2025

New Policy Offers Incentives to Aggregators, Eases Land Sale for Projects

Chandigarh, June 26 – In a bid to provide a platform to the landowners to prevent distress sale of land in case of dire necessity due to non-availability of suitable purchasers, Haryana Government has approved New Land Purchase Policy for Development Projects, 2025.

The State Cabinet, which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved this policy for purchase of land voluntarily offered to Government Department, its entities, i.e. Boards and Corporations and Government Companies for Development Projects, 2025.

The purpose of the Policy is to ensure providing a platform to the landowners to prevent distress sale in case of dire necessity due to non-availability of suitable purchasers. Besides this, the landowners can participate in decision making of the Government Projects by offering their lands and getting optimum price of the same.

The State Government had notified the Policy for Purchase of land voluntarily offered to Government for development projects to prevent distress sale of land by landowners and to involve them in decision making while choosing location of development projects in the State. Subsequently, it was felt that there is a need to further make the policy more holistic by including some provisions relating to giving incentives to the Aggregator(s) who have made efforts towards aggregation and empanelment of the aggregators through online portal by issuing a consolidated Policy, superseding the Policy of 2017 including amendments made from time to time.

The Policy for purchase of land voluntarily offered to Government Department, its entities, i.e. Boards and Corporations and Government Companies for Development Projects, 2025 includes introduction of definition of Admissible offer, Change in definition of an aggregator, In Part A, a provision has been made that the landowner can sell his share in part or full, which was not available in the earlier policy. Besides this, A provision has been made to ensure access road of 5 karam to the land offered.

To ensure clear ownership and the land should not be `shamilat deh' or `mushtarkamalkan' etc at any time. The rights of minor, idiot or lunatic have been completely protected by ensuring proper authorization of the Court. The reasonability of the rates is to be ensured by the Deputy Commissioner concerned.

Facilitation charges shall be paid to the aggregator @1% of the total transaction cost and in two instalments i.e. 0.5% at the time of completion of registration of deed and remaining 0.5% after sanctioning of mutation and delivery of possession.

To give incentive payment to aggregator who have made efforts towards aggregation of land and uploaded at least 70% of total indented land of the project to the tune of Rs. 1,000/- per acre to Rs. 3,000 per acre depending upon the rates of the land i.e. Rs. 3,000 per acre if land is offered at the Collector rates, Rs. 2,000 per acre if land is offered at not more than 20% above Collector rates and Rs. 1,000 per acre if land is offered at a still higher rates. Departments of Government of India and its entities can also proceed in this policy for purchase of land for its developmental projects.

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Haryana Cabinet approves Compensatory Leave for Group C and D Employees

Chandigarh, June 26 - Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved amendments to the Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2016, introducing provisions for granting Compensatory Leave to regular Group C and Group D employees.

As per the amendment, a new Rule 77A has been inserted, which provides that regular Group C and Group D employees will be entitled to compensatory leave if they perform official duties on a notified holiday. This compensatory leave must be availed within one month of the duty performed, failing which it will lapse.

The leave can be taken in conjunction with connected holidays and station leave; however, the total leave spell shall not exceed 16 days under any circumstances. If an employee applies for compensatory leave within the one-month period and the sanctioning authority refuses the request, the leave can be availed within next 15 days; otherwise, the leave shall deemed to be lapsed.

In addition, compensatory leave will not be granted if a financial incentive has been or is proposed to be provided for the same day.

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Haryana Cabinet approves amendments to Employee Allowance Rules

Ensures two-year housing support for families of deceased employees

Chandigarh, June 26 - Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved amendments in Haryana Civil Services (Allowances to Government Employees) Rules, 2016.

As per the amendments, in the unfortunate event of the death of a government employee while in service, the family of the deceased will be entitled to receive House Rent Allowance (HRA) for a period of two years at the rate last drawn by the employee prior to his/ her demise. Alternatively, the family may retain the government accommodation for a period of two years by paying the normal licence fee.

It is further clarified that if the family voluntarily surrenders the government accommodation before the completion of the two-year period, no House Rent Allowance will be admissible for the remaining duration.

These amendments aim to provide enhanced support and financial relief to the families of government employees during difficult times.

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Haryana Cabinet approves restoration of commuted pension after 15 years of retirement

Chandigarh, June 26 - Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved amendment in Rule 95(2) of Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 pertaining to the commuted value of pension for government employees.

As per the amendment, the fraction of the pension that is commuted by a government employee at the time of retirement shall be restored to the pensioner after the completion of 15 years from the date of retirement.

This decision aligns with long-standing demands from pensioners and is aimed at ensuring greater financial security and dignity for retired government employees.

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Haryana adopts Unified Pension Scheme under NPS, Benefits over 2 Lakh Employees

Chandigarh, June 26 – In a significant decision to secure the future of its employees, Haryana Government has adopted the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) notified by the Government of India under the National Pension System (NPS). Effective from August 1, 2025, this landmark move will benefit over 2 lakh State government employees appointed on or after January 1, 2006.

A decision to this effect has been taken by State Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today. The scheme, approved by the State Cabinet aims to give assured minimum pension and family pension to government employees.

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will provide 50% of the average basic pay drawn by a State government employee during the 12 months prior to retirement, provided the employee completes 25 years of service. A minimum guaranteed payout of Rs. 10,000 per month will be assured if the employee retires after completing 10 or more years of qualifying service. In the event of the pensioner death, the family will receive 60% of the last-drawn pension amount.

Dearness Relief will be applicable on both the assured pension payout and the family pension, calculated in the same manner as the Dearness Allowance applicable to serving employees. However, Dearness Relief will be payable only once the pension payout commences.

A lump sum payment will also be allowed at the time of superannuation, amounting to 10% of the monthly emoluments (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance) for every completed six months of qualifying service. This lump sum will not affect the assured pension payout.

Under the current New Pension Scheme, employees contribute 10%, while the State government contributes 14%. With the implementation of UPS, the government contribution will increase to 18.5%, resulting in a monthly expenditure of approximately Rs. 50 crore and an annual cost of Rs. 600 crore.

The corpus under the Unified Pension Scheme will consist of two funds: an individual corpus comprising employee contributions and matching contributions from the Government of Haryana, and a pool corpus funded by additional contributions from the Government of Haryana.

Employees will contribute 10% of their (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance), with an equal matching contribution from the Government of Haryana. Both amounts will be credited to each employee’s individual corpus.

In addition, the Government of Haryana will contribute an estimated 8.5% of (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance) of all employees opting for the UPS to the pool corpus on an aggregate basis. This additional contribution is intended to support the assured payouts under the scheme.

Employees may exercise investment choices for their individual corpus, which will be regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). If an employee does not specify an investment preference, a ‘default pattern’ of investment, as defined by PFRDA, will apply.

Investment decisions for the pool corpus, funded by the additional Government contribution, will be managed solely by the Government of Haryana.

For employees who retired before the UPS became operational and opt for the UPS, the PFRDA will determine the mechanism for providing the top-up amount.

Existing employees of Haryana Government under the National Pension System, as well as future employees, will have the option to choose either the Unified Pension Scheme under the NPS or to continue with the existing NPS without the UPS option. Once an employee opts for the UPS, all terms and conditions of the scheme will be deemed accepted, and this choice will be final.

Decision regarding implementation of UPS in Boards/Corporations/PSUs/State Universities etc will be taken later on separately.

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Haryana Cabinet approves increased casual leave for female government employees

Chandigarh, June 26 - Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved amendments in Haryana Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 2016 to grant additional casual leave to female regular employees working in government departments and its boards, corporations.

According to the amendment, all female regular employees will now be entitled to 25 casual leaves per calendar year, an increase from the earlier 20 casual leaves per calendar years.

In addition, the causal leave to female regular employee during the calendar year in which she is recruited will be admissible as follows: employees joining before June 30 will be entitled to 25 casual leaves instead of 20; those joining between June 30 and September 30 will receive 12 casual leaves instead of 10; employees joining after September 30 will get 6 casual leaves instead of 5; and those joining after November 30 will be eligible for 3 casual leaves instead of 2.

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Chandigarh, June 26 - The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, today approved an amendment to the Haryana Affiliated Colleges (Pension and Contributory Provident Fund) Rules, 1999, as amended in 2001. This amendment, aimed at ensuring social security and compassionate support to dependents of employees, expands the definition of “family” for the purpose of family pension.

The amendment introduces clause (h) to sub-rule 3(1) of Rule 15, which now includes “Son and daughter suffering from disorder or disability of mind or physically crippled or disabled, irrespective of his/her age, provided they were wholly dependent upon the employee when he/she was alive.”

This inclusion brings the rules for aided college employees in line with those applicable to Haryana Government employees, ensuring equality and fairness in pension disbursement.

The decision will ensure that mentally or physically disabled children of employees from Government Aided Privately Managed Colleges in Haryana will no longer be excluded from receiving family pension due to age or technical definitions, thereby upholding a more inclusive welfare approach.

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Chandigarh June 26: The Haryana Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini here today accorded in-principle approval to the recommendations of the “Rationalization Commission, Haryana” for the Department of Urban Local Bodies.

The Rationalization Commission was constituted on March 28^, 2023 to recommend restructuring of posts in various government departments. The objective of the Commission is to make government entities more efficient, transparent and responsive to public needs and future requirements.

The Commission has submitted reports in respect of 16 Government Departments including Urban Local Bodies Department and other organisations of the Haryana State. Government has decided that initially recommendations of the “Rationalisation Commission, Haryana” shall be implemented on pilot basis in respect of five departments namely Public Health Engineering Department; Irrigation and Water Resources Department; Mines and Geology Department; Horticulture Department and Urban Local Bodies Department.

A landmark decision has been made by the Government to rationalize the posts in all the municipalities of the State to align them with current needs and requirements. The total number of positions across all 87 municipalities will rise to 36,381, compared to existing sanctioned strength of 31,533. This will resulting an increase of 4,848 posts. Further, existing 195 posts in the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Haryana have been increased to 335 posts.

The existing 27,223 posts of Group D (including Safai Karamcharis) in the municipalities have been retained by the department. New posts have been established in areas such as Engineering, Sanitation, Information Technology (IT) and Taxation etc.

This rationalization effort will enable municipalities to deliver enhanced services, expedite the execution of development projects, improve sanitation and cleaning operations, and advance social infrastructure, water supply, street lighting and urban mobility. It will help the municipalities in addressing grievances promptly, resulting in fewer complaints and a more satisfied and happier citizen. Municipalities are expected to collect additional annual revenue of approximately Rs. 1100 crores.

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Cabinet Approves Relaxation in Compassionate Appointment Policy for Families of Battle Casualties of Haryana Domicile

Chandigarh, June 26 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, today approved a significant relaxation in the Haryana Government's policy for compassionate appointments to the dependents of battle casualties belonging to Haryana domicile.

As per the existing policy dated May 30, 2014, and its subsequent amendment on August 27, 2014, a dependent of a battle casualty is eligible for compassionate appointment in Group B, C, or D posts—based on the rank of the deceased—provided the application is made within three years of the commencement of the policy.

However, the state government had received representations from several dependents of battle casualties who could not apply within the prescribed three-year window, making their cases ‘time-barred’ as per existing norms. In keeping with the government’s commitment to the welfare and rehabilitation of soldiers' families, the Cabinet has approved relaxation in the policy.

The decision will pave the way for compassionate appointments in eight such time-barred cases, which include: Sh. Harpal Singh, son of Sepoy Jile Singh (Army), who died during Operation Rakshak on August 9, 2006; Sh. Sandeep Gautam, brother of Constable Sujit Kumar (BSF), who died on duty with 152 Bn CRPF on April 7, 2004; Miss Mamta, daughter of Constable Rohtash Kumar (BSF), who lost his life while serving in the 42nd Battalion on July 5, 1997; Miss Ritu, daughter of Constable Dilbag Singh (BSF), who died on duty while serving in 88 Bn on November 28, 2001; Ms. Sonu Yadav, daughter of LNK/Driver Ramjas Yadav (CRPF), who was martyred in a blast triggered by insurgents in Manas Forest, Assam, on April 19, 1990; Sh. Tarun, son of Sepoy Bhupender Singh (Army), who was killed in action on August 1, 2002, during Operation Rakshak in J&K; and Sh. Nagender, son of Havildar Ram Kumar (Army), who laid down his life on August 12, 1985, during Operation Vijay (Kargil) and Sh. Bhagat Singh, brother of martyr Devender Bhati (Defence-Army), who was killed due to GSW in an encounter with terrorists.

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Chandigarh June 26: Haryana Cabinet which met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini here today approved the amendment in the recruitment to Group C and D posts through Common Eligibility Test (CET) Policy, 2024.

As per the amendment, the proviso to Para 7 of CET Examination and marks for Group-C posts shall be omitted. Provided that the name of such applicant shall not be considered for skill and/or written examination for the advertised posts until he acquires the minimum essential educational qualification and/or experience, if any, specified for that post by the last date of attaining such minimum qualification specified in the advertisement issued by the Commission for the conduct of skill and/or written examination.

Proviso to para-8 (iii) of CET Examination and marks Group-D posts be omitted. Provided that such applicant shall not be eligible to apply for selection against the advertised posts like other eligible candidates of similar category having equal to or lesser CET marks until he acquires the minimum essential educational qualification and/or experience, if any, specified for that post by the last date of attaining such minimum qualification specified in the advertisement issued by the Commission.

Similarly, provision of Para 9 sub-para (i) to (vii)–process for recruitment of Group-C posts, provision of Para 10–process of recruitment of Group-D posts, provision of para-11- recommendation of name of candidate(s) by the Commission and provision of para-12-waiting list shall be omitted.

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Haryana Cabinet approves amendment to Gurdwara Election Rules, Allows aggrieved party to challenge orders passed by Commissioner in High Court

Chandigarh, June 26 – The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today approved an amendment in Rule 89 of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (Delimitation of Wards and Election) Rules, 2023.

Under the existing provisions of Rule 89, any aggrieved person could challenge the order of the Commissioner, Gurdwara Elections, in a competent court of law. Following the amendment, any party aggrieved by an order passed by the Commissioner, Gurdwara Elections under these rules would be at liberty to challenge the same the High Court within thirty days from the date of passing of such order.

It is worth noting that the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (Delimitation of Wards and Election) Rules, 2023 have been framed to govern the election process of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. ===============================================

Chandigarh, June 26 - The Haryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini here today, approved amendment in S.No. 35 of Appendix-15 of the Punjab Financial Rules, Volume-II, Financial Handbook No. 2 (as applicable in Haryana), to authorize the Chairman of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) for incurring Secret Service Expenditure related to recruitment functions.

The Chairman, HSSC, is now empowered to incur expenditure for confidential services, including preparation of question papers, OTR (One Time Registration/Inviting of application), Data Short listing, allocation of Roll Nos. and Examination Centres, result preparation, Writing Material, Packing Material, Payment to examiners, Payments of question Paper Developer, CBT (Computer Based Test), Audit of Digital Data (Biometric, CCTV, Application data etc.), Online Scrutiny of Documents, etc and any other activity which the Chairman deems to consider secret as required from time to time as per changes/advancement in technology.

These amendments are notified as the Punjab Financial Rules, Volume-II (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025, and shall come into force upon publication in the official Gazette.

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Haryana Cabinet approves major reforms in Treasury Officer Recruitment Rules

75% ATO posts to be filled through HPSC

Chandigarh, June 26: In a move aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening the s