The Odisha Municipal Services (General) Rules, 2016
odisha · 2016
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- S. 1Short Title and Commencement:— (1) These rules may be called the Odisha Municipal Services (General) Rules, 2016
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Municipal Services (General) Rules, 2016, including "Act," "Appointing Authority," and "Personnel."
- S. 3Constitution of Cadre:— The Municipal Services constituted under section 3 of the Act shall each, form different state
- S. 4Cadre Strength
- S. 5The section specifies that post designations under Odisha Municipal Services will be officially notified by the government.
- S. 6Section 6 aligns the categorization and pay scales of posts in Urban Local Bodies with those of State Government employees.
- S. 7Section 7 designates the Director, Municipal Administration as the appointing authority for Odisha Municipal Services and allows for posting, transfer, and deputation of recruited officers to any Urban Local Bodies.
- S. 8Status of Personnel and Salary:— (1) The employees appointed under any service constituted under the Act shall be ULB e
- S. 9Section 9 governs pay, increment, allowances, and retirement conditions for Odisha Municipal Service officers and employees.
- S. 10Section 10 applies various Odisha service rules to municipal employees and specifies pension schemes for different recruitment periods.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the rules for posting and transfer of Odisha Municipal Service employees, including a three-year limit per station and exceptions for certain districts.
- S. 12Section mandates officers and employees to pass departmental exams and undergo training during their probation period.
- S. 13Section outlines the procedure for direct recruitment for Group A, B, and C posts through competitive exams.
- S. 14Constitution of “Odisha Municipal Services Recruitment Board” under the Directorate of Municipal Administration
- S. 15Appointment by Promotion
- S. 16Section 16 establishes a Departmental Promotion Committee for considering promotions within municipal services in Odisha.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates government approval for employee promotions, requiring the Housing & Urban Development Department's concurrence.
- S. 18Section 18 specifies that the selection list for appointments is valid for one year or until a new list is prepared.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines recruitment criteria and minimum qualifications for municipal service posts in Odisha, including educational, age, and language requirements.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates reservation of vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, SEBC, women, sportspersons, ex-servicemen, and persons with disabilities as per specific laws and government rules.
- S. 21Government employees can take the competitive exam if they meet qualifications and age limits, but must submit applications through proper channels.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates examination fee payment for applications, with exemptions and reduced fees for certain categories.
- S. 23Section 23 mandates that candidates for municipal service must be medically fit and free from physical defects.
- S. 24Section requires candidates to submit two self-attested passport-size photos, one to be attached to the application form.
- S. 25Section 25 lists grounds for disqualification of candidates for municipal examinations in Odisha, including various forms of misconduct and unfair practices.
- S. 26Section 26 preserves existing employees' services and outlines conditions for joining new municipal services, while phasing out old cadres.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines probation and confirmation terms for new employees in Odisha Municipal Services, setting a two-year probation period for direct recruits.
- S. 28Section 28 determines inter-se seniority for officers and employees based on promotion list order, selection appointment date, and direct recruitment merit list.
- S. 29Section 29 states that these rules override any other relevant rules in force on their commencement.
- S. 30Section allows government to waive or modify rules if they cause hardship in specific cases.
- S. 31Section 31 states that any interpretation disputes regarding these rules are to be referred to the State Government for a final decision.