No. 25'03/2003-PE-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (PE-I Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 Dated: 28th December, 2021
To, AII Heads of Circles,
Subject: Periodical Establishment Review of Post Offices - guidelines in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
In view of the decrease in transactions/business and overall reduction of workload of Post Offices due to prevailing Covid- 19 pandemic, representations had been received from Circles and Staff Unions for revision of the guidelines for periodical establishment review of Post Offices.
2. The matter was examined in detail, and with the approval of the Competent Authority it has been decided to not undertake/conduct establishment review of all kinds of Departmental Post Offices for the year 2020 &2021.
3. The establishment review of Departmental Post Offices may be undertaken from 01.07.2022 onwards for which statistics may be taken w.e.f. 01.07.2021.
4. In view of the above, it is requested to take further necessary action accordingly.