Validity of Merit List dt 20.12.2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Validity of Merit List
I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to enclose herewith a copy of circular letter No. SOR.IV(S&GAD)10-4/2017, dated 20.12.2017 (which is self-explanatory), received from the Section Officer (REG.IV), Government of the Punjab, S&GAD, for information and further necessary action accordingly.
I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that the Provincial Ombudsman, Punjab has observed in a case that at the time of recruitment all members of the recruitment committee may sign the merit list along with date and the authority should indicate the validity of the merit list.
2. Para-13(vi) of the Recruitment Policy-2004 reads as under:
“The merit list shall be signed by the Chairman as well all members of the Selection Committees“.
3. Sub-para-ix of para-VIII of Contract Appointment Policy-2004 provides that
“The merit list shall remain valid for a period of 190 days from the date of recommendations of the relevant Selection Committees and the appointing authority shall complete the process of appointment within the said period”.
4. I am, therefore, to request to kindly ensure compliance of the above mentioned provisions of the Recruitment and Contract Appointment Policies in letter and spirit.
