REWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WORK

Definition

23001 - Reward in this section refers to Ministerial award of gifts of Certificates to deserving officers.

Basic of Awards

23002 - The recipient of an award must have been considered as the best on the basis of outstanding performance of duties and exemplary conduct during the year.

Frequency of Awards

23003 - Each Ministry or Extra-Ministerial Department may make such award to deserving officers annually.

Nature of Awards

23004 - The award may be in the form of certificates, medals, gifts or cash or kind.

Procedure for Selection

23005 - The Permanent Secretary/Head of Extra-Ministerial Department shall be assisted by a committee in selecting deserving officers from nominations made by Heads of Departments/Divisions.

Unique Acts

23006 - Any officer who, in the course of his official duties, carries out a unique act or, in perilous circumstances, secures the safety of human life or property may also be considered for an award as the occasion warrants.

Certificates of Merit

23007 - An officer who has served continuously for a minimum of 15, 25, 35 years with good record of service shall be eligible for a certificate of merit and award in kind commensurate with his length of service.