2. In this connection it has been pointed out that every Government Office may have a house keeping section, which generally deals with the purchase of stores, etc., that there may be certain other items of work also in the Departments or offices which entail dealing with the public and present opportunities for corruption, and that it may not be desirable to continue Government employees indefinitely in such posts.
3. The matter has been examined and it is considered that as a preventive measure, a list of such focal points (posts) should be made out in all Government Departments/Officers and suitable steps taken to ensure that the employees in such focal points are not allowed to continue indefinitely. This may be certain extent, prevent the establishment or of malpractice corruption. The Heads of Departments in respect of Gazetted Officers and appointing authorities in respect of Gazetted Officers are requested to take necessary action accordingly.
4. No Government Officer or employee should be kept in the same post listed as focal point for more than three years and where it is proposed to deviate from this principle, the authority concerned should obtain the approval of Government in the administrative department concerned in respect of Gazetted Officers and of the next higher authority above the appointing authority in respect of non-gazetted officers. The authority approving the retention of an officer in a focal point beyond the prescribed period should record clearly the reasons therefor.
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