GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA
PRADESH
YOUTH SERVICES & SPORTS - Sports Policy - Incentives to Sportspersons
- Extension of Sports reservations to two percent (2%) to meritorious
sportspersons in direct recruitment in Government Departments/Undertakings/grant-in-aid
Institutions at all levels - Instructions & guidelines - Notification -
Orders - Issued.
G.O.Ms.No. 74 Dated:09-08-2012
Read the following:
1)
G.O.Ms.No.84, YAT&C (Sports) Department, Dated:04-05-2000.
2)
From the VC&MD, SAAP, Lr.No.609/H3/2004-05/SAAP, Dated:07-09-2004.
3)
From the VC&MD, SAAP, Lr.No.609/H3/2006, Dated:20-7- 2006.
4)
From the VC&MD, SAAP, Lr. No. SAAP/A&SS/5310/2008, Dated:04-11-2008.
5)
Govt. Letter No.74798/Sl/2004, YAT&C(S) Department, Dated:3-8-2012
addressed to Secretary, APPSC, Nampally, Hyderabad.
6)
From the Secretary, APPSC, Lr.No.1561/RR/2012, Dated:08-08- 2012.
ORDER:
In the G.O. 1st read above; Government have declared Sports Policy for better performance of the sportspersons in the field of sports. It was ordered therein to extend sports reservation to two percent (2%) in future direct recruitments in all Government Departments, among other incentives. The Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad has submitted proposals in the references 2nd, 3rd & 4th read above accordingly.
2. The Government in consonance with the said sports policy
hereby direct that the recruitments at all levels will have a sports quota
reservation of two percent (2%) for meritorious sportspersons in all posts of
State Government Departments, Educational Institutions, Local Bodies, Corporations,
Boards, Authorities, Grandhalaya Samsthas, Market Committees and other
establishments which are funded or aided by the State Government where direct
recruitment is one of the methods of appointment, hereinafter. The following
notification will be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette:-
NOTIFICATION
(ii)
The performance of the individual in having obtained Medals/participation in
disciplines for deciding a meritorious sportsperson, against two percent (2%)
sports quota as mentioned in Annexure-Il to this order, shall be the criterion,
keeping in view the participation in recognized sports disciplines as per
Annexure-1 to this order, or as may be revised by the Government from time to
time.
(iii)
The candidates shall necessarily possess the requisite academic and Technical
qualifications if any, as prescribed in the rules governing the posts.
(iv)
The persons who possess the requisite qualifications have to pass the eligibility
test for appointment.
(v)
The recruiting agencies will notify the minimum pass mark for such exams under sports
quota.
(vi)
The age limit for appointment is as per Rule 12 of Andhra Pradesh State and
Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 or as prescribed in the Special Rules governing
the posts, shall be followed. Certain flexibility of upper age limit or
relaxation power shall be considered in most deserving cases, subject to
approval of the Government.
(vii)
Date of Birth shall be tallied proportionately to the category of age group
vis-a-vis the. concerned sport. The date of birth certificate issued by the relevant
"Board" (SSC Board/CBSE Board/lCSE Board etc), if the Board awards
the certificate and the competent authority of the "School" shall
issue where Board does not conduct exam / issue certificate, shall only be
entertained as proof of age and not the certificate given by any Sports
Association or any other body.
(viii)
Any discrepancy found later in the date of birth certificate submitted by the
candidate and as approved by the Sports Association, will attract severe action
against the Sports Association that has issued the sports merit certificate.
The Sports Association and Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh shall jointly
verify the documents related to date of birth of a candidate.
(ix)
In the quota of two percent (2%) set apart for sports reservation for meritorious
sports persons, individual events have to be given preference over team events
within a priority.
(x)
Participation at higher level shall be considered only when it is supported by
winning medals at the lower level.
(xi)
The candidate appointed under sports quota must represent the department in
which he is appointed for atleast 5 years from the time of appointment.
(xii)
The appointing authorities shall call for applications by publishing in leading
newspapers in English/Telugu/Urdu languages from meritorious sportspersons
along with the certificates in Form-1, Form-II, Form-ill and Form-IV as the
case may be, vide Annexure-m enclosed to this notification and shall submit the
same to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh. After scrutiny by the Sports
Authority of Andhra Pradesh, like genuineness of the certificates, verifying
medals/ranks etc., the applications will be forwarded to a Committee at Government
level in Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture (Sports) Department and the
said Committee shall finalise the proposals. The said Committee shall issue
eligibility certificate for appointment under Sports quota.
(xiii)
The recommendation of the Committee for issuing eligibility certificate shall
be final The Committee shall consist of the following members: -
|
(1) |
Prl. Secy., / Secy., Youth Services & Sports |
…….. |
Chairman / Chairperson |
|
(2) |
Prl. Secy., / Secy., Home Department |
…….. |
Member |
|
(3) |
Prl. Secy., / Secy., |
…….. |
Member |
|
(4) |
Vice Chairman&: Managing Director, Sports Authority of Andhra
Pradesh |
…….. |
Convener |
Note:-A
representative from the Andhra Pradesh Olympic Association and an eminent
sports person of the concerned sports discipline may be invited as special
invitees for their advice as and when required by the Committee.
(xiv)
The eligibility certificate issued by the Committee shall be forwarded to the
Recruiting Agency / Appointing Authority for appointment under sports quota in
various categories of posts in different Departments on the basis of
Merit-Cum-Sports Eligibility Certificate against the notifications issued by
them.
(xv)
Eligibility Certificates issued by the Committee shall be valid for the notification
issued by Recruiting Agency / Appointing Authority, which shall be mentioned in
the certificate.
(xvi)
The format of application shall be communicated by the Sports Authority of
Andhra Pradesh to all Secretariat Departments/Heads of Departments / All
Collectors / Public Sector / Quasi Government undertakings concerned.
(xvii)
In the existing 100 roster points as per rule 22(2)(e) of the Andhra Pradesh
State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996, 48th and 98th point may be earmarked
for reservation under Sports Quota.
(xviii) For certain category of posts which are outside the purview of the APPSC, the appointments are to be made through Selection Committees in accordance to Clause (b) of Section 4 of the Andhra Pradesh (Regulation of Appointments to Public Services and Rationalization of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure), Act, 1994 (Act 2/1994).
3. The General Administration (Ser-D) Department are requested to issue suitable amendments to the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1996 and necessary amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Regulations, 1963 so as to constitute a Selection Committee in accordance with Clause (b) of section 4 of the Andhra Pradesh (Regulation of Appointments to Public services and Rationalisation of Staff Pattern and Pay Structure) Act, 1994 (Act 2 of 1994). The GA (Ser-D) Department shall issue suitable amendments to Rule 22 of the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Rules 1996 accordingly. They shall also instruct all the Heads of Departments to amend Special rules in tune with the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, after so amended, and shall pursue follow up action in the matter.
4. All the appointing authorities in the State are, therefore, requested to follow the instructions/guidelines as stated above in future direct recruitment for appointing meritorious sportspersons under two percent (2%) sports quota. The earlier orders on Sports Reservation issued by General Administration Department will automatically stand cancelled after the amendments to the Andhra Pradesh State and Subordinate Service Rules, 1996 are made.
5. The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission have conveyed their concurrence to the above guidelines in their letter 6th read above.
6. This order issues with the concurrence of Finance (PC.III) Department vide their U.0.22050-B/309/Al/PC-III/2012, dated:08-08-2012.
(By order and in the name of the Governor of Andhra
Pradesh)
