Maharashtra Govt Tightens Deputation Norms for Revenue Officers The Maharashtra government has introduced stricter deputation norms for revenue department officers, requiring a minimum three-year tenure in their parent department before eligibility for further deputation. The new rules, implemented by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule following directives from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aim to address concerns about the declining efficiency of core departmental operations due to frequent and prolonged deputations. The policy applies to all gazetted officers, including additional district collectors, deputy collectors, tehsildars, naib tehsildars, and land records department officials. For officers serving in the offices of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, or state ministers, the deputation tenure is capped at five years. Beyond this period, special approval from the Chief Minister is required for further deputation. The government emphasized that the decision seeks to restore administrative discipline and improve service delivery to citizens. Officials highlighted that key departments such as revenue, land records, registration, and stamps have experienced significant outflows of gazetted officers, leading to vacant senior posts and disruptions in citizen services. The new guidelines aim to rectify this imbalance by mandating a mandatory "cooling-off" period of three years in the parent department before officers can be considered for deputation again. Initially, officers will be eligible for deputation for a maximum of three years. Upon completion, they must serve at least three years in their original role before being eligible for another deputation.#devendra_fadnavis #maharashtra_govt #chandrashekhar_bawankule #revenue_department #revenue_minister
