Amendment to the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) – Gazette Notification

Amendment to the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) – Gazette Notification

No. Y-43/9/2024-PE-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001.

Dated: 2nd November, 2026

To

All Chief Postmasters General

Subject: Amendment to the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) forwarding of Gazette Notification and compliance thereof.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Gazette Notification No. S.O. 5928(E) dated 30.10.2026 amending the Government of India Order contained in the Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, Notification No. S.O. 2454 dated 27.08.1990, published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated 15.09.1990, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (2) of Rule 9, clause (b) of sub-rule (2) of Rule 12 and sub-rule (1) of Rule 24 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965.

2. The said Gazette Notification amends the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) in respect of the posts specified therein.

3. The following clarifications shall be noted while implementing the provisions of the aforesaid Gazette Notification:

(i) PMG (Logistics)/ DPS (Logistics) shall exercise disciplinary powers in respect of the officers/officials posted under its jurisdiction, in accordance with the applicable SADA and Delegated powers.

(ii) Other Directors posted in the Logistics & Sales Vertical shall not exercise statutory powers as Appointing, Disciplinary or Appellate Authorities merely by virtue of their posting in the said Vertical, unless such powers are specifically conferred upon them separately by the competent authority.

4. All Circles are requested to ensure that the Gazette Notification is disseminated to all concerned officers and subordinate Establishments under their respective jurisdictions for information, guidance and necessary compliance.

5. This may be accorded due priority to ensure uniform understanding and implementation of the applicable provisions.

6. This will come with effect from 02.11.2026.

Encl.: (i) Copy of the Gazette Notification amending the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA).

(Dushyant Mudgal)
DDG(Establishment)

Copy for information to:

1. PS to Hon’ble Minister of Communications
2. PS to Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications
3. Sr. PPS to Secretary (Posts)/PPS to DG (Postal Services)
4. Sr. PPS to all Members, Postal Services Board
5. Sr. DDG (Vigilance), CGM PLI, CGM (CCS& RB), Sr. DDG (PAF)
6. Director, RAKNPA
7. All Postmasters General and Director Postal Services (Through India Post Website)
8. All DDSG/GMs in Postal, PLI and Parcel & CCS Directorates
9. Additional Director General, Army Postal Service, C/o 56 APO
10. All Directors/AGMs in Postal, PLI and Parcel & CCS Directorates
11. DG P&T Accounts, Civil Lines, New Delhi
12. All GM(Finance)/ Directors of Accounts (Postal)
13. GM, CEPT with a request to upload the OM on the India Post website
14. All Sections of Postal Directorate (Through e-office)
15. All recognised Unions/Federations/Associations (Through India Post Website)
16. SO Guard File

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