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Office Procedures
&
Communication Skills
(Noting & Drafting)
Haryana Institute of Public Administration
Office Procedures
OFFICE:
Place where clerical work is done
[Essential for any organization]
I. Basic Activity – Information (Functions)
II. Administrative Functions
 Administrative
 Public Relations
 Framing of Office Systems & Routines
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Procedures:
Series of CLERICAL Acts
Usually performed by more than one
person organized under supervision
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Purpose of Office Procedure
• Good flow of work
• Avoid duplication (uniformity)
• Eliminate waste & delays
• Fixing of responsibility
• Preventions of frauds
• Easy training
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Why Procedures are violated?
i. Outlived their utility
ii. Violation of established
conventions
iii. Negative attitude of employees
iv. Laxity at the part of supervisors in
enforcing the conventions / rules
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Broad Categorization of Office
Procedures
Routine Office Procedures;
Instructional procedures based on Government
instructions issued from time to time e.g. writing
of ACRs, delay checking etc. Directional or
obligatory procedures based on rules e.g.
procedures for imposing penalty under
Punishment & Appeal Rules;
Departmental Office Procedures based on
requirements of concerned department like
P.W.D. Manual, Police Department Manual etc.
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OFFICE
ROLE:
[A] Contributory Role:
Nerve Centre
Store House of Information
Assist HOO/HOD in taking decision
Provide Professional Services
Adhere to Time-Schedule
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OFFICE
ROLE:
[B] Vigilance Role(Watch Dog):
Assist in maintaining discipline
Members adhere to Rules & Regulations
OFFICE
ROLE:
[C] Responsibilities:
To compile information
To prepare comparative statement
To keep records
To design flow of Information
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BROAD CATEGORIES OF PROCEDURES
1. Routine - File making & presentation.
2. Instructional - based on instructions e.g.
writing of ACRs, delay checking etc.
3. Directional or Obligatory - based on rules
e.g. procedures for imposing penalty under
Discipline & Appeal Rules;
4. Departmental Office Procedures - manuals
based on requirements of concerned
department.
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Nine Steps/Stages of Office Procedures
1. Receipt of letter/dak in Central Receipt; Section or by
receipt clerk so designated;
2. Submission of fresh receipts to Superintendent/ Branch in-
charge;
3. Marking of fresh receipts by Superintendent/ Branch in-
charge to Assistants/dealing hands, with or without any
remarks;
4. Diarising;
5. Opening and indexing of files;
6. Submission and processing of cases involving filing,
referencing, noting and drafting;
7. Typing and dispatch of letters;
8. Record keeping;
9. Recording and preservation in Central Record or Record
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Central Receipts
• Dak received in a Central Receipt Section or by a
specially designated official and is distributed to
concerned branches/sections.
• This fresh receipt received in the branches/
sections, will first be gone through by the
Superintendent/ Section in-charge and thereafter
marked to the dealing assistants concerned,
indicating urgency grading and giving directions
regarding line of action, wherever necessary.
• The Superintendent/ Section In-charge will keep a
note of important communications requiring
prompt action in his diary of important fresh
receipts.
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Diarising of Receipts
Diarising of fresh receipts is an important and
essential procedure.
Each section/ branch will maintain a section diary.
The diarist shall diarise all fresh receipts received
in the Section/ Branch on the day of its receipt.
The communication received from Government of
India or State Government are required to be
entered in red ink and also entered in a separate
register maintained for the purpose to keep a
watch on their disposal.
The diary number of the receipt will be indicated
on the top of the margin in each communication.
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Movement of Fresh Receipts
The fresh receipts are submitted to the
Branch Officer in a PAD labeled as `Dak Pad’
so that these receive prompt action/ attention
by the concerned officer.
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Diary Marking
It is also an important duty of a diarist to
mark in the diary register the person to
whom and the date on which the fresh
receipt or case is sent on each occasion
when the cases pass through him.
Immediate and urgent cases are sent
direct to the officers concerned without
delay
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Opening and Indexing
Under this system each section/
branch will maintain list of:
i. Standard heads i.e. main
subject headings.
ii. Titles concerning it e.g. Budget;
Establishment, Accounts,
Training, Works etc.
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Opening and Indexing
The standard heads/ subjects will bear
consecutive serial number i.e. one, two,
three….. and so on.
While opening a new file, dealing Assistant will
indicate the standard head also suggest the
suitable title for the file.
The title of file should be as brief as possible.
A separate file should be opened for each
distinct aspect of the subject.
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Opening and Indexing
Every file will be assigned a file number which
will consist of:-
a) The serial number of standard head (say 5).
b) The serial number of the file opened under that
standard head (say 1).
c) The year of opening of the file i.e. the last two
digits only (say 07), and
d) An abbreviated symbol identifying the
section/branch (say 1-Admn.)
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Opening and Indexing
• The file will be numbered as 5/1/07/1-Admn.,
5/2/07/3-Admn… The head 5 represents
subjects like promotion, recruitment,
retirement etc., the figure 2 represents serial
number of file, 07 represents year of opening
and 1-Admn. & 3-Admn. represent numbers
assigned to the Assistants in the
Administration Branch.
• For facilities of reference, each branch will
prominently display the lists of subjects
allotted to it and its distribution amongst the
dealing Assistants.
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Each file will have two portions:
1. Correspondence Portion
2. Noting Portion
Submission and Processing of
Files/Cases
(a) Filing of papers:-
 The noting and correspondence should be
kept in order.
 Whenever the noting and the correspondence
portion(s) become bulky, these should be got
stitched and marked Volume I.
 The subsequent papers on that subject will be
added to the new volume of the file marked
Volume-II.
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Submission and Processing of
Files/Cases
(b) Reference:-
 Every page of the noting and
correspondence portion of the file is
consecutively numbered in pencil.
 The paper under consideration will be
flagged PUC on the right corner of the
paper. Draft reply will be flagged DFA on
the left corner of the paper.
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Submission and Processing of
Files/Cases
(b) Reference:-
 In referring the papers, the relevant page
number of the noting / correspondence
portion will be quoted invariably in the
margin of PUC/ DFA.
 All other papers which are put up with the
current file will be flagged with alphabetical
slips for quick identification.
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Submission and Processing of Files/Cases
(c) Use of Urgency Gradings:-
 In the Govt. offices, normally, four urgency gradings are
used for the disposal of the cases viz. ‘Most Immediate’,
‘Immediate’, ‘Urgent’ and ‘Priority’.
 The label ‘Immediate’ should be used only in cases
requiring attention during day and night and label
‘Immediate’ be used in cases requiring prompt attention.
The label ‘Urgent’ will be used for cases which require
urgent attention and the label ‘Priority’ shall be used for
cases which merit disposal in precedence to other cases of
ordinary nature.
 When label `Parliament’ and ‘Vidhan Sabha Business’ or
‘Budget’ are used there will be no need to use any label of
urgency grading.
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Communication Skills
(Noting & Drafting)
Areas of Discussion
 Presentation of Data
 Some suggestions which one must ask one self while
dealing a case
 7 C’s for best communication skills
 Drafting
 Points to be taken care
 Check list
 Different forms of Drafts
 Terminology (commonly used in office work)
 Drafting of Reply to Assembly Questions
 Handling of Secret and Confidential documents.
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Essentials of Noting
What is Note?
NOTE:
“Note” could be defined as “the remarks
recorded on a case to facilitate its disposal
and includes a precise of previous papers, a
statement or an analysis of the questions
requiring decision, suggestions regarding the
course of action, and final orders passed
thereon.
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Essentials of Noting
NOTE:
 A “Note” should contain facts and figures, rules,
law, procedure precedents, views of FD/CS/LR
(in case of State PSUs, Boards etc. decision of EC
and State Government/ concerned Department)
 A “Note” helps the decision making authority in
taking a decision. It should normally comprise of
a brief resume of the case, the analysis/
statement of the point(s) at issue, suggestion
regarding the course of action of the orders, if
any, passed thereon.
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Why record a note?
The working of the Government/
Organization is a continuous affair and
the policy of the Government has to
remain uniform in a given set of
circumstances. A written record of the
reasons for adopting a particular course
of action in a case, will ensure identical
treatment to a similar case coming up
in future.
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Guidelines for Good Noting
a) All notes should be concise and to the point.
b) A simple and direct style of writing should
always be adopted.
c) Notes and orders should normally be
recorded on the note-sheets.
d) Notes should not be recorded on the receipt
itself except in very routine matters.
e) Reproduction of extracts from the PUC should
be avoided.
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Guidelines for Good Noting
f) Wherever a running summary of the facts is
available on the file, it should be referred to without
repeating any part of the facts in the note.
g) Notes should always be worded in a courteous and
temperate language, free from any personal
remarks.
h) Any remarks recorded by senior officers on the
receipt should first be reproduced before the note is
recorded.
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Guidelines for Good Noting
i) The dealing hand will append his full
signatures with date on the left below his note.
An officer will append his full signatures on the
right hand side of the note. Preferably, the
stamp of name and designation be used.
j) A note will be divided into paragraphs of a
convenient size. Paragraphs should be serially
numbered and may also have brief titles, if
necessary.
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Functional Approach to Noting
a) Routine or Repetitive Cases:
In such cases, ‘standard process sheet’
which means a standard skeleton note
should be developed indicating pre-
determined points of check. In respect
of other routine case, a fair draft should
be put up with standard noting.
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Functional Approach to Noting
c) Problem Solving Cases:
A detailed note will be necessary, covering
the following aspects:-
i. What is the problem?
ii. How has it arisen?
iii. What is the ‘Rule’, ‘Policy’ or ‘Precedent’?
iv. What are the possible solutions?
v. Which is the best solution? Why?
vi. What will be the consequences of the
proposed solution? Financial requirement?
Provision for the same? Yes / No.
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Functional Approach to Noting
(d) Policy and Planning Cases:
Such cases would require a thorough
examination, particularly because important
decisions are to be taken at top management
level. A note in such cases should be
structured in the following manner:-
I. Problem: State the problem. How it has
arisen? What are the critical factors?
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Functional Approach to Noting
(d) Policy Cases:
II. Rule, Policy etc. on the subject be quoted.
III. Precedents: Precedents cases having a
bearing on the issue under consideration
should be put-up.
IV. Critical Analysis: The case should then be
examined on merits answering questions like
what are the possible alternative solutions?
Which is the best solution?
V. Concluding para: The concluding para should
suggest a course of action for consideration
and level of authority competent to take
decision.
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Modification of Notes:
Notes recorded on a file should, in no
circumstances, be pasted over or
mutilated.
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Oral Discussions:
All points emerging from
discussions between two or more
officers of the same department and
the conclusions reached will be
recorded on the relevant file by the
officer authorizing sanction.
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Oral Instructions by Higher Officers:
i. Directions should normally be in
writing.
ii. In emergent situations, the oral
directions should be confirmed at the
earliest.
iii. After compliance, directions/orders
may be got confirmed.
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Noting on
‘Fresh Receipt’
be avoided
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Language of notes
Should be free from personal remarks. If
apparent errors in the note of
Superior/Minister have to be pointed out,
or if the opinions which he/she has
expressed have to be commented upon,
special care must be taken to ensure that
observations are pointed out in respectful
language
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Numbering of Paragraphs
A note is most conveniently written in
paragraphs, which must invariably be
numbered. Each paragraph containing
suggestions should deal with a definite
point so that orders can be passed. It is
often useful to summarize the suggestions
in final paragraph, and which could be
transformed into a draft.
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Referencing of notes
Every statement in a note
should be supported by a
reference.
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Submission of revised rules
When rules etc. which have
undergone revision and are
re-submitted, the case should always
show the difference between the old
and new rules.
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Presentation of Facts/Data
Besides recording of the Note, facts, data
and informations can be arranged or presented
in following formats:
a) Statement/ Tabular form
b) Linear & Graphics forms where
presentation of comparative study is to be
made of facts for more than one year.
c) Circular PIE diagramme showing sector
representing quantities.
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Some suggestions which one must ask one
self while dealing a case
1. Whether I have read the PUC carefully and apprised myself
with the full facts of the case?
2. What are the rules/regulations/ procedures/precedents on
the subject and knowing the facts of the case whether I
have examined my case accordingly, referencing everything
properly?
3. Is it necessary to connect the allied matters/cases with the
case for a proper perspective? Should not I link those cases
also?
4. Is not the back referencing I am contemplating avoidable?
Is not the requisite information available in our office? If a
back reference is a must, have I asked for all the
information that is necessary in the first instance?
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5. Have I dealt with the case fully and exhaustively, clearly
spelling out the points at issue which are required to be
decided leading to expeditious, early and proper disposal of
the case, clearly indicating the competent authority
empowered to take the final decision?
6. Have I dealt the case effectively by giving it the right
direction, from administrative, financial, legal and
humanitarian angles?
7. Is the advice of Chief Secretary/Legal Remembrancer/Finance
Department/Health Department/Any Advisory Agency really
necessary or can we finally decide it ourselves under the
rules/regulations/instructions on the point?
8. Have I been successful in being to the point and have I been
able to exclude all the irrelevant things, papers etc.?
9. Have I put up the case the way in which I would have liked it
to be put up to me? Have I been able to put in my best in my
work?
7C's for the best Communication Skills
1. Clear
2. Complete
3. Concise
4. Concrete (Meaningful)
5. Correct
6. Candid (Pure and Strong)
7. Courteous
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Proceedings of Meeting
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 Where and when the meeting was held
 Who chaired the meeting
 Who were present
 Who sent their apologies, if absent
 A statement that the agenda was adhered to – e.g.
that the minutes of the previous meeting were
agreed and signed.
 All motions and amendments in the exact form they
were put by the chairperson.
 The names of the persons who proposed and
seconded each motion and amendment.
Continued…
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 A summary of the main points of the discussion.
 The number of those voting
 The decision taken on each proposal
 Who is taking what action and when
 The date of the next meeting
A copy of the minutes should be sent to everybody
who has a right or need to know as soon as possible. If
writing the minutes is likely to be delayed, then some sort
of interim action sheet should be sent.
The chairperson normally should have the
opportunity to check the minutes before they are sent
out.
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Development of Communication Skills
through Noting & Drafting
Check List
1. Whether letter is properly flagged `PUC'.
2. Whether PUC is properly referenced.
3. Whether all relevant papers, previous references have
been added/marked.
4. Whether you have CAREFULLY read the PUC and
apprised yourself with full facts of the case.
5. What are the rules/regulations/ instructions/
precedents concerning the case?
Continued…
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6. Have you examined the case with reference to these
Rules/ Instructions?
7. Have you examined financial implication?
8. Is not the back referencing you are contemplating
avoidable. If a back reference is a must, have you
asked for all the information required for dealing the
case?
9. Is advice of CS/ FD/ LR/ Any other authority necessary
on any point/ Issue?
10.Is your note concise and to the point?
Continued…
(ii)
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11.Has repeated reproduction of PUC been avoided?
12.Have you read your note before sending the case to
officers? Is your note worded in a courteous language
and free from personal remarks?
13. In complicated case, have you prepared a running
summary of the facts.
Continued…
(iii)
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14.Have you prepared self —contained summary/ note if
the case is required to be submitted to Minister/ CM
covering the following aspects: —
i. What is the problem or Issue?
ii. How has it arisen?
iii. What is the "Rule, Policy or Precedent“?
iv. What are the possible solutions?
v. Which is the best solution?
Continued…
(iv)
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15.Have you appended your FULL signatures with DATE,
Month & Year" on the left below your note?
16.Have properly paragraphed your note duly numbered?
17.Have you concluded your note summing the issue and
course of action?
18.Have you properly tagged and numbered your
notepapers?
19.Have you added spare note sheets?
20.Have you added reference in the beginning of Noting
of the file?
21.Have you removed un-necessary pages from file;
replaced the flap and file cover, if torn?
Continued…
(v)
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22.Are you satisfied with your handwriting? [Spend 5-10
minutes for practice for improving your handwriting]
23.Have you added ‘URGENCY Slip' if required? (urgent,
Immediate, Assembly Business, Budget Confidential
etc.)
24.Have you properly referenced your note; flagged the
Rules, Instructions, Precedents etc.
25.Have you made entry in your `Movement Register'?
26.Have you started preparing notes on computer?
27.Have you made use of four files marked 'CS’, 'FD',
'Others' and 'Precedents' maintained, by you to keep
copies of circulars from respective departments and
specimen to guide you?
(vi)
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
ab initio from the beginning
ad interim in the meantime
ad veloram according to the value
alibi
a plea by a person accused of
an offence that he was
‘elsewhere’
bona fides good faiths
cause causes the immediate cause
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
contra against
custodia legis custody of the law
data what is given
de facto in fact
de jure in law
de novo a new
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
ex-officio by the virtue of an office
modus operandi mode of operating
motatis mutandis
with the necessary changes in
the points of details
nexus bond, link or connection
prima facie on the face of it
sine quo non an indispensable requisite
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
status quo existing condition
sub judice in course of trial
suo moto of his own
ex post facto by subsequent act
ex parte
expression used to signify
something done or said by one
person not in the presence of
his opponent
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
execution Performing a duty
without prejudice
Without affecting any other
legal matter
wilfully Intestinally
wakalat – nama authorization
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
vis – à –vis In comparison with
vague Not clear
unlawful illegal
ultra vires
Beyond your legal power or
authority
time-barred expired
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Terminology
Some Latin words commonly used in office-work
Legal Term Meaning
ipso facto
Because of the fact the fact that
has been mentioned
irrevocable That cannot be changed
caveat
Any discussion of legal action
must be preceded by a caveat o
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Drafting
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DRAFTING
 Draft to follow orders.
 To expedite disposal of a case, draft may be
put up along with note (in other than policy
cases).
 Ordinarily, not more than two days are
allowed, after passing of orders, for the
submission of draft (in urgent cases only one
day is allowed).
 “DFA” slip on draft to be fixed on left hand
side and placed beneath the notes.
 Number of drafts to be issued be indicated as
DFA-1, DFA-2 etc.
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DRAFTING
 Avoid use of abbreviations in the drafts.
 A brief subject should be inserted as heading
in a draft.
 Quoting of sums of money (both in figures and
words).
 Fixing of time limit for reply (while addressing
sub-ordinate offices).
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DRAFTING
Points to be noted:
A draft-
Should carry the exact message sought to be
conveyed;
Should be clear, concise and incapable of
misconstruction;
Should result in the desired response from the
received;
Should be divided into proper paragraphs, according
to the logical sequence or order of ideas expressed
in the draft.
Should contain references to previous
correspondence, if any.
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DRAFTING
Avoid:
 Lengthy sentences, abruptness,
 Repetition of words, observations or ideas
 Offending, discourteous language
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DRAFTING
Check List:
A draft should indicate the following:
 File No.
 The name and complete postal address of the sender
organization.
 The name/designation of the addressee with complete
postal address.
 Salutation (i.e. Sir, Dear, etc.)
 Subject of the Communication.
 Number and Date of the last communication in the series
(from the Addressee or from the Sender)
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DRAFTING
Check List:
 The enclosures, which are to accompany the fair
copy (A short oblique line in the margin will
indicate that enclosures are to be sent along with
the fair copy).
 Subscription (i.e. Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely,
etc.)
 Urgency grading be indicated.
 Endorsement, wherever necessary.
 Name, Designation and Signature of the sender
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Different forms of Drafts
1. Letter
2. Demi Official Letter
3. Office Memorandum
4. Office Order
5. Order
6. Notification
7. Endorsement
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To whom General
LETTER To seek/ convey/
information/
views/ decisions/
directions
a. Statutory
authorities like
Union Public
Service
Commission
b. Public
Enterprises
c. Public Bodies
d. Members of
Public
a. Begin with
salutation
`Sir’ or `Dear
Sir’ as may
be
appropriate
and ends
with
subscription
“Yours
faithfully”
b. Tele. No.
invariably
below
signatures.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To whom General
DEMI
OFFICIAL
LETTER
Where
matter
should
receive
personal
attention
a. Another
Govt.
Officer (of
more or
less
equivalent
status)
b. Non-
official.
a. Written in the first person in a
personal and friendly tone.
b. Name, designation and
telephone number of the
sender at the top of letter
head.
c. Subject may be given in the
first sentence to avoid a
lengthy opening sentence.
d. Begins with salutation “My
dear Sh./ Ms…..” or “Dear
Sh/Ms…..” ends with phrase
“With regards and
subscription “Yours
sincerely”.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To whom General
OFFICE-
MEMO-
RANDUM
a. Inter
departmental
communication
b. To call for
information
from or to
convey
information
a. Attached
and
subordinate
offices/
b. employees
a. Written in the
third person.
b. Bears no
salutation or
subscription
except
designation and
tele. No. of
signatory.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To whom General
FAX/
e-mail
In urgent
and
important
matters
Local and
Outstation/
Offices/
Organizations
heaving FAX/
e-mail
Facilities
Document/
communication is
transmitted to the
receiving agency.
and confirmation on
telephone is must.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose
To whom
General
OFFICE
ORDER
To
communicate
internal
administrative
decisions like
grant of leave,
redistribution
of work etc.
Officers/
sections/
units within
the
department
Copies are
invariably
endorsed to the
administrative/
financial authorities
concerned.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose
To whom
General
ORDER To
communicate
Financial
Sanctions,
orders in
disciplinary
Cases,
transfers etc.
Addressed to
none
specifically.
In a
disciplinary
case,
addressed to
the official
concerned.
Copies are
invariably
endorsed to the
administrative/
financial
authorities
concerned.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To
whom
General
NOTIFICATION For notifying in
gazette
1.The promulgation
of statutory rules
and orders
2.Appointments/
promotions of
gazetted officers
Controller
Printing &
Stationery
There are
different parts
and sections
of the gazette
reserved for
different
types of
notification.
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Forms of Govt. Communication
Form Purpose To whom General
ENDORSEMENT 1. Reply on the
original letter
itself.
2. To forward copy
to another Deptt./
Office for
information/
action.
a.Sender of the
original
communication
b.Another Deptt.
Not used for
Communicating
with State
Government.
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Seniority
Number
Name Summary of last ten
ACRs of years
Is any charge sheet pending under rules 7? If
yes, give details
From
Director,
Food & Supplies Department,
Haryana, Chandigarh.
To
All the District Food & Supplies Controllers
in Haryana State.
Memo. No. 7/97/02// E-2 Dated 15.03.2012
Subject:- Promotion to the post of Accountants
With reference to the abovementioned subject, it is intimated that nine posts of Accountants
are lying vacant in the Department which includes seven posts for general category and two for scheduled
caste candidates. As per service rules of Class- III (Accountants) employees, these posts are to be filled up
from amongst the Clerks / Store Keepers working in various districts /field offices in Haryana on seniority -
cum- fitness basis.
You are, therefore request to send the names of eligible candidate as per seniority -cum-
fifteen basis in the enclosed proforma up to the seniority list number 40 of the category of Clerks/Store-
Keepers. The required details along with original ACRs files should sent to the office within a fortnight so
that the cases for their promotion can be processed and decided accordingly.
Director,
Food & Supplies Department,
Haryana, Chandigarh.
86
Sr. No. Seniority List
Number
Name
1 18 A
2 35 B
3 37 C
No. 41/08/03/E-I/1567
From
District Food & Supplies Controller,
Rohtak
To
The Director,
Food & Supplies Department Haryana,
Chandigarh
Subject:- Promotion to the post of Accountant
dated 25.03.2012
Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter no. 7/97/02/E2 dated 15.03.2012 on the subject mentioned above.
It is submitted that as per seniority list of Clerks/ Store Keepers of the Department, up to the seniority list no. 40,
the following three Clerks are working under the control of this office:-
It is stated that there is nothing adverse against Sr. No. 1 and 3 above. However, a charge sheet under rule 7 of
P & A rules 1987 is pending against Mr. B (at serial no. 2 above). It is, therefore, requested that at present he cannot be
promoted to the post of accountant till the final decision of this charge sheet. Hence, one post may be kept vacant till the
decision of the charge sheet, if promotions are done up to his seniority.
There is no employee belonging to scheduled castes working as Clerk/ Store Keeper under the control of this
office who can be considered for promotion against the reserved posts for scheduled caste candidates.
The original ACR files with summary of ACRs of these three employees are enclosed.
Yours faithfully,
District Food & Supplies Controller,
87
ABC DO No. …………………………….
Dated ………………………………
District Education Officer,
Rohtak
Subject:- Filling up of the vacant posts of Mathematics Teachers.
Dear Shri/ Smt…
Kindly refer to my office memo no. …………………………………… dated ………………………….. and
subsequent reminders dated …………………… and dated ………………………….. on the subject cited above.
2. Due to shortage of Mathematics Teachers in various schools, the education of students is
suffering a lot. I would be thankful if you personally look into the matter and arrange to depute at least
………… Mathematics Teachers in the schools of this District as per list sent vide letter dated ………………. so
that the education of the student may not suffer further.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(ABC)
To
Sh./ Smt. ……………………….,
Director General,
Secondary Education Deptt. Haryana,
Panchkula.
88
Order
Shri ABC, working as Clerk in the office of Block Education Officer, Rohtak
is hereby transferred to Government Girls Senior Secondary School, ……….. with
immediate effect.
District Education Officer,
Rohtak.
Endst. No. …………………….. Dated…………….
A copy is forwarded to the following for information and compliance please:-
1. Block Education Officer, Rohtak.
2. Principal, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, ….……..
3. Shri ABC, Clerk office of the BEO, Rohtak
District Education Officer,
Rohtak.
89
Office Order
Shri LMN, working as Clerk in the office of Distrct Education Officer,
Rohtak is hereby is hereby given additional charge to work in Accounts Branch of the
office during the leave period of Shri XYZ during his leave period from ……. To ………
District Education Officer,
Rohtak.
Endst. No. ……………………..
Dated…………….
A copy is forwarded to the following for information and compliance please:-
1. Accounts Officer.
2. Office Superintendent.
3. Shri LMN, Clerk.
District Education Officer,
Rohtak.
90
Delay Management
Checks on Delays
(Managing Delays)
• Time Limits
• Handling of Staff/Public Grievances
• Weekly Arrear Statement
• Monthly Statement of cases pending disposal
of a month.
• Monthly progress reports of recording and
review of files.
• Watch on disposal of court cases and
implementation of court orders.
• Register of Parliament Assurances
• Use of urgency slips
91
Check list of periodical reports
Each section will maintain:-
a) Check list of incoming reports
b) Check list of outgoing reports
92
Records on Racks
 Current
 Semi Current
 Non Current
93
General Instructions
• Keep your table and surroundings clean
and tidy;
• You should not throw away papers right
and left;
• You need to look-after the office furniture
and equipment;
• It will help us if we keep files and papers
in order as it will save a lot of time and
confusion;
• Before leaving office, set your papers in
order;
94
General Instructions
• Do not leave office before time,
Emergencies can be met with any time. If
you need to go early, then to leave office
with the permission of your seniors;
• Never leak out office secrets and avoid
gossip. Always be courteous to your
colleagues, subordinates and public;
• Always avoid to create a bad impression
about you because it is difficult to erase a
bad opinion once formed.
95
96
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Office Procedure & Communicatin Skills. - GGM.pptx

  • 1. 1 Office Procedures & Communication Skills (Noting & Drafting) Haryana Institute of Public Administration
  • 2. Office Procedures OFFICE: Place where clerical work is done [Essential for any organization] I. Basic Activity – Information (Functions) II. Administrative Functions  Administrative  Public Relations  Framing of Office Systems & Routines 3
  • 3. Procedures: Series of CLERICAL Acts Usually performed by more than one person organized under supervision 4
  • 4. Purpose of Office Procedure • Good flow of work • Avoid duplication (uniformity) • Eliminate waste & delays • Fixing of responsibility • Preventions of frauds • Easy training 5
  • 5. Why Procedures are violated? i. Outlived their utility ii. Violation of established conventions iii. Negative attitude of employees iv. Laxity at the part of supervisors in enforcing the conventions / rules 6
  • 6. Broad Categorization of Office Procedures Routine Office Procedures; Instructional procedures based on Government instructions issued from time to time e.g. writing of ACRs, delay checking etc. Directional or obligatory procedures based on rules e.g. procedures for imposing penalty under Punishment & Appeal Rules; Departmental Office Procedures based on requirements of concerned department like P.W.D. Manual, Police Department Manual etc. 7
  • 7. OFFICE ROLE: [A] Contributory Role: Nerve Centre Store House of Information Assist HOO/HOD in taking decision Provide Professional Services Adhere to Time-Schedule 8
  • 8. 9 OFFICE ROLE: [B] Vigilance Role(Watch Dog): Assist in maintaining discipline Members adhere to Rules & Regulations
  • 9. OFFICE ROLE: [C] Responsibilities: To compile information To prepare comparative statement To keep records To design flow of Information 10
  • 10. BROAD CATEGORIES OF PROCEDURES 1. Routine - File making & presentation. 2. Instructional - based on instructions e.g. writing of ACRs, delay checking etc. 3. Directional or Obligatory - based on rules e.g. procedures for imposing penalty under Discipline & Appeal Rules; 4. Departmental Office Procedures - manuals based on requirements of concerned department. 12
  • 11. Nine Steps/Stages of Office Procedures 1. Receipt of letter/dak in Central Receipt; Section or by receipt clerk so designated; 2. Submission of fresh receipts to Superintendent/ Branch in- charge; 3. Marking of fresh receipts by Superintendent/ Branch in- charge to Assistants/dealing hands, with or without any remarks; 4. Diarising; 5. Opening and indexing of files; 6. Submission and processing of cases involving filing, referencing, noting and drafting; 7. Typing and dispatch of letters; 8. Record keeping; 9. Recording and preservation in Central Record or Record Room. 13
  • 12. Central Receipts • Dak received in a Central Receipt Section or by a specially designated official and is distributed to concerned branches/sections. • This fresh receipt received in the branches/ sections, will first be gone through by the Superintendent/ Section in-charge and thereafter marked to the dealing assistants concerned, indicating urgency grading and giving directions regarding line of action, wherever necessary. • The Superintendent/ Section In-charge will keep a note of important communications requiring prompt action in his diary of important fresh receipts. 14
  • 13. Diarising of Receipts Diarising of fresh receipts is an important and essential procedure. Each section/ branch will maintain a section diary. The diarist shall diarise all fresh receipts received in the Section/ Branch on the day of its receipt. The communication received from Government of India or State Government are required to be entered in red ink and also entered in a separate register maintained for the purpose to keep a watch on their disposal. The diary number of the receipt will be indicated on the top of the margin in each communication. 15
  • 14. Movement of Fresh Receipts The fresh receipts are submitted to the Branch Officer in a PAD labeled as `Dak Pad’ so that these receive prompt action/ attention by the concerned officer. 16
  • 15. Diary Marking It is also an important duty of a diarist to mark in the diary register the person to whom and the date on which the fresh receipt or case is sent on each occasion when the cases pass through him. Immediate and urgent cases are sent direct to the officers concerned without delay 17
  • 16. Opening and Indexing Under this system each section/ branch will maintain list of: i. Standard heads i.e. main subject headings. ii. Titles concerning it e.g. Budget; Establishment, Accounts, Training, Works etc. 18
  • 17. Opening and Indexing The standard heads/ subjects will bear consecutive serial number i.e. one, two, three….. and so on. While opening a new file, dealing Assistant will indicate the standard head also suggest the suitable title for the file. The title of file should be as brief as possible. A separate file should be opened for each distinct aspect of the subject. 19
  • 18. Opening and Indexing Every file will be assigned a file number which will consist of:- a) The serial number of standard head (say 5). b) The serial number of the file opened under that standard head (say 1). c) The year of opening of the file i.e. the last two digits only (say 07), and d) An abbreviated symbol identifying the section/branch (say 1-Admn.) 20
  • 19. Opening and Indexing • The file will be numbered as 5/1/07/1-Admn., 5/2/07/3-Admn… The head 5 represents subjects like promotion, recruitment, retirement etc., the figure 2 represents serial number of file, 07 represents year of opening and 1-Admn. & 3-Admn. represent numbers assigned to the Assistants in the Administration Branch. • For facilities of reference, each branch will prominently display the lists of subjects allotted to it and its distribution amongst the dealing Assistants. 21
  • 20. 22 Each file will have two portions: 1. Correspondence Portion 2. Noting Portion
  • 21. Submission and Processing of Files/Cases (a) Filing of papers:-  The noting and correspondence should be kept in order.  Whenever the noting and the correspondence portion(s) become bulky, these should be got stitched and marked Volume I.  The subsequent papers on that subject will be added to the new volume of the file marked Volume-II. 23
  • 22. Submission and Processing of Files/Cases (b) Reference:-  Every page of the noting and correspondence portion of the file is consecutively numbered in pencil.  The paper under consideration will be flagged PUC on the right corner of the paper. Draft reply will be flagged DFA on the left corner of the paper. 24
  • 23. Submission and Processing of Files/Cases (b) Reference:-  In referring the papers, the relevant page number of the noting / correspondence portion will be quoted invariably in the margin of PUC/ DFA.  All other papers which are put up with the current file will be flagged with alphabetical slips for quick identification. 25
  • 24. Submission and Processing of Files/Cases (c) Use of Urgency Gradings:-  In the Govt. offices, normally, four urgency gradings are used for the disposal of the cases viz. ‘Most Immediate’, ‘Immediate’, ‘Urgent’ and ‘Priority’.  The label ‘Immediate’ should be used only in cases requiring attention during day and night and label ‘Immediate’ be used in cases requiring prompt attention. The label ‘Urgent’ will be used for cases which require urgent attention and the label ‘Priority’ shall be used for cases which merit disposal in precedence to other cases of ordinary nature.  When label `Parliament’ and ‘Vidhan Sabha Business’ or ‘Budget’ are used there will be no need to use any label of urgency grading. 26
  • 26. Areas of Discussion  Presentation of Data  Some suggestions which one must ask one self while dealing a case  7 C’s for best communication skills  Drafting  Points to be taken care  Check list  Different forms of Drafts  Terminology (commonly used in office work)  Drafting of Reply to Assembly Questions  Handling of Secret and Confidential documents. 28
  • 27. 29 Essentials of Noting What is Note? NOTE: “Note” could be defined as “the remarks recorded on a case to facilitate its disposal and includes a precise of previous papers, a statement or an analysis of the questions requiring decision, suggestions regarding the course of action, and final orders passed thereon.
  • 28. 30 Essentials of Noting NOTE:  A “Note” should contain facts and figures, rules, law, procedure precedents, views of FD/CS/LR (in case of State PSUs, Boards etc. decision of EC and State Government/ concerned Department)  A “Note” helps the decision making authority in taking a decision. It should normally comprise of a brief resume of the case, the analysis/ statement of the point(s) at issue, suggestion regarding the course of action of the orders, if any, passed thereon.
  • 29. 31 Why record a note? The working of the Government/ Organization is a continuous affair and the policy of the Government has to remain uniform in a given set of circumstances. A written record of the reasons for adopting a particular course of action in a case, will ensure identical treatment to a similar case coming up in future.
  • 30. 32 Guidelines for Good Noting a) All notes should be concise and to the point. b) A simple and direct style of writing should always be adopted. c) Notes and orders should normally be recorded on the note-sheets. d) Notes should not be recorded on the receipt itself except in very routine matters. e) Reproduction of extracts from the PUC should be avoided.
  • 31. 33 Guidelines for Good Noting f) Wherever a running summary of the facts is available on the file, it should be referred to without repeating any part of the facts in the note. g) Notes should always be worded in a courteous and temperate language, free from any personal remarks. h) Any remarks recorded by senior officers on the receipt should first be reproduced before the note is recorded.
  • 32. 34 Guidelines for Good Noting i) The dealing hand will append his full signatures with date on the left below his note. An officer will append his full signatures on the right hand side of the note. Preferably, the stamp of name and designation be used. j) A note will be divided into paragraphs of a convenient size. Paragraphs should be serially numbered and may also have brief titles, if necessary.
  • 33. 35 Functional Approach to Noting a) Routine or Repetitive Cases: In such cases, ‘standard process sheet’ which means a standard skeleton note should be developed indicating pre- determined points of check. In respect of other routine case, a fair draft should be put up with standard noting.
  • 34. 37 Functional Approach to Noting c) Problem Solving Cases: A detailed note will be necessary, covering the following aspects:- i. What is the problem? ii. How has it arisen? iii. What is the ‘Rule’, ‘Policy’ or ‘Precedent’? iv. What are the possible solutions? v. Which is the best solution? Why? vi. What will be the consequences of the proposed solution? Financial requirement? Provision for the same? Yes / No.
  • 35. 38 Functional Approach to Noting (d) Policy and Planning Cases: Such cases would require a thorough examination, particularly because important decisions are to be taken at top management level. A note in such cases should be structured in the following manner:- I. Problem: State the problem. How it has arisen? What are the critical factors?
  • 36. 39 Functional Approach to Noting (d) Policy Cases: II. Rule, Policy etc. on the subject be quoted. III. Precedents: Precedents cases having a bearing on the issue under consideration should be put-up. IV. Critical Analysis: The case should then be examined on merits answering questions like what are the possible alternative solutions? Which is the best solution? V. Concluding para: The concluding para should suggest a course of action for consideration and level of authority competent to take decision.
  • 37. 40 Modification of Notes: Notes recorded on a file should, in no circumstances, be pasted over or mutilated.
  • 38. 41 Oral Discussions: All points emerging from discussions between two or more officers of the same department and the conclusions reached will be recorded on the relevant file by the officer authorizing sanction.
  • 39. 42 Oral Instructions by Higher Officers: i. Directions should normally be in writing. ii. In emergent situations, the oral directions should be confirmed at the earliest. iii. After compliance, directions/orders may be got confirmed.
  • 41. 44 Language of notes Should be free from personal remarks. If apparent errors in the note of Superior/Minister have to be pointed out, or if the opinions which he/she has expressed have to be commented upon, special care must be taken to ensure that observations are pointed out in respectful language
  • 42. 45 Numbering of Paragraphs A note is most conveniently written in paragraphs, which must invariably be numbered. Each paragraph containing suggestions should deal with a definite point so that orders can be passed. It is often useful to summarize the suggestions in final paragraph, and which could be transformed into a draft.
  • 43. 46 Referencing of notes Every statement in a note should be supported by a reference.
  • 44. 47 Submission of revised rules When rules etc. which have undergone revision and are re-submitted, the case should always show the difference between the old and new rules.
  • 45. 48 Presentation of Facts/Data Besides recording of the Note, facts, data and informations can be arranged or presented in following formats: a) Statement/ Tabular form b) Linear & Graphics forms where presentation of comparative study is to be made of facts for more than one year. c) Circular PIE diagramme showing sector representing quantities.
  • 46. 49 Some suggestions which one must ask one self while dealing a case 1. Whether I have read the PUC carefully and apprised myself with the full facts of the case? 2. What are the rules/regulations/ procedures/precedents on the subject and knowing the facts of the case whether I have examined my case accordingly, referencing everything properly? 3. Is it necessary to connect the allied matters/cases with the case for a proper perspective? Should not I link those cases also? 4. Is not the back referencing I am contemplating avoidable? Is not the requisite information available in our office? If a back reference is a must, have I asked for all the information that is necessary in the first instance?
  • 47. 50 5. Have I dealt with the case fully and exhaustively, clearly spelling out the points at issue which are required to be decided leading to expeditious, early and proper disposal of the case, clearly indicating the competent authority empowered to take the final decision? 6. Have I dealt the case effectively by giving it the right direction, from administrative, financial, legal and humanitarian angles? 7. Is the advice of Chief Secretary/Legal Remembrancer/Finance Department/Health Department/Any Advisory Agency really necessary or can we finally decide it ourselves under the rules/regulations/instructions on the point? 8. Have I been successful in being to the point and have I been able to exclude all the irrelevant things, papers etc.? 9. Have I put up the case the way in which I would have liked it to be put up to me? Have I been able to put in my best in my work?
  • 48. 7C's for the best Communication Skills 1. Clear 2. Complete 3. Concise 4. Concrete (Meaningful) 5. Correct 6. Candid (Pure and Strong) 7. Courteous 51
  • 49. Proceedings of Meeting 52  Where and when the meeting was held  Who chaired the meeting  Who were present  Who sent their apologies, if absent  A statement that the agenda was adhered to – e.g. that the minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and signed.  All motions and amendments in the exact form they were put by the chairperson.  The names of the persons who proposed and seconded each motion and amendment. Continued…
  • 50. 53  A summary of the main points of the discussion.  The number of those voting  The decision taken on each proposal  Who is taking what action and when  The date of the next meeting A copy of the minutes should be sent to everybody who has a right or need to know as soon as possible. If writing the minutes is likely to be delayed, then some sort of interim action sheet should be sent. The chairperson normally should have the opportunity to check the minutes before they are sent out.
  • 51. 54 Development of Communication Skills through Noting & Drafting Check List 1. Whether letter is properly flagged `PUC'. 2. Whether PUC is properly referenced. 3. Whether all relevant papers, previous references have been added/marked. 4. Whether you have CAREFULLY read the PUC and apprised yourself with full facts of the case. 5. What are the rules/regulations/ instructions/ precedents concerning the case? Continued…
  • 52. 55 6. Have you examined the case with reference to these Rules/ Instructions? 7. Have you examined financial implication? 8. Is not the back referencing you are contemplating avoidable. If a back reference is a must, have you asked for all the information required for dealing the case? 9. Is advice of CS/ FD/ LR/ Any other authority necessary on any point/ Issue? 10.Is your note concise and to the point? Continued… (ii)
  • 53. 56 11.Has repeated reproduction of PUC been avoided? 12.Have you read your note before sending the case to officers? Is your note worded in a courteous language and free from personal remarks? 13. In complicated case, have you prepared a running summary of the facts. Continued… (iii)
  • 54. 57 14.Have you prepared self —contained summary/ note if the case is required to be submitted to Minister/ CM covering the following aspects: — i. What is the problem or Issue? ii. How has it arisen? iii. What is the "Rule, Policy or Precedent“? iv. What are the possible solutions? v. Which is the best solution? Continued… (iv)
  • 55. 58 15.Have you appended your FULL signatures with DATE, Month & Year" on the left below your note? 16.Have properly paragraphed your note duly numbered? 17.Have you concluded your note summing the issue and course of action? 18.Have you properly tagged and numbered your notepapers? 19.Have you added spare note sheets? 20.Have you added reference in the beginning of Noting of the file? 21.Have you removed un-necessary pages from file; replaced the flap and file cover, if torn? Continued… (v)
  • 56. 59 22.Are you satisfied with your handwriting? [Spend 5-10 minutes for practice for improving your handwriting] 23.Have you added ‘URGENCY Slip' if required? (urgent, Immediate, Assembly Business, Budget Confidential etc.) 24.Have you properly referenced your note; flagged the Rules, Instructions, Precedents etc. 25.Have you made entry in your `Movement Register'? 26.Have you started preparing notes on computer? 27.Have you made use of four files marked 'CS’, 'FD', 'Others' and 'Precedents' maintained, by you to keep copies of circulars from respective departments and specimen to guide you? (vi)
  • 57. 60 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning ab initio from the beginning ad interim in the meantime ad veloram according to the value alibi a plea by a person accused of an offence that he was ‘elsewhere’ bona fides good faiths cause causes the immediate cause
  • 58. 61 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning contra against custodia legis custody of the law data what is given de facto in fact de jure in law de novo a new
  • 59. 62 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning ex-officio by the virtue of an office modus operandi mode of operating motatis mutandis with the necessary changes in the points of details nexus bond, link or connection prima facie on the face of it sine quo non an indispensable requisite
  • 60. 63 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning status quo existing condition sub judice in course of trial suo moto of his own ex post facto by subsequent act ex parte expression used to signify something done or said by one person not in the presence of his opponent
  • 61. 64 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning execution Performing a duty without prejudice Without affecting any other legal matter wilfully Intestinally wakalat – nama authorization
  • 62. 65 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning vis – à –vis In comparison with vague Not clear unlawful illegal ultra vires Beyond your legal power or authority time-barred expired
  • 63. 66 Terminology Some Latin words commonly used in office-work Legal Term Meaning ipso facto Because of the fact the fact that has been mentioned irrevocable That cannot be changed caveat Any discussion of legal action must be preceded by a caveat o
  • 65. 68 DRAFTING  Draft to follow orders.  To expedite disposal of a case, draft may be put up along with note (in other than policy cases).  Ordinarily, not more than two days are allowed, after passing of orders, for the submission of draft (in urgent cases only one day is allowed).  “DFA” slip on draft to be fixed on left hand side and placed beneath the notes.  Number of drafts to be issued be indicated as DFA-1, DFA-2 etc.
  • 66. 69 DRAFTING  Avoid use of abbreviations in the drafts.  A brief subject should be inserted as heading in a draft.  Quoting of sums of money (both in figures and words).  Fixing of time limit for reply (while addressing sub-ordinate offices).
  • 67. 72 DRAFTING Points to be noted: A draft- Should carry the exact message sought to be conveyed; Should be clear, concise and incapable of misconstruction; Should result in the desired response from the received; Should be divided into proper paragraphs, according to the logical sequence or order of ideas expressed in the draft. Should contain references to previous correspondence, if any.
  • 68. 73 DRAFTING Avoid:  Lengthy sentences, abruptness,  Repetition of words, observations or ideas  Offending, discourteous language
  • 69. 74 DRAFTING Check List: A draft should indicate the following:  File No.  The name and complete postal address of the sender organization.  The name/designation of the addressee with complete postal address.  Salutation (i.e. Sir, Dear, etc.)  Subject of the Communication.  Number and Date of the last communication in the series (from the Addressee or from the Sender)
  • 70. 75 DRAFTING Check List:  The enclosures, which are to accompany the fair copy (A short oblique line in the margin will indicate that enclosures are to be sent along with the fair copy).  Subscription (i.e. Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, etc.)  Urgency grading be indicated.  Endorsement, wherever necessary.  Name, Designation and Signature of the sender
  • 71. 76 Different forms of Drafts 1. Letter 2. Demi Official Letter 3. Office Memorandum 4. Office Order 5. Order 6. Notification 7. Endorsement
  • 72. 77 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General LETTER To seek/ convey/ information/ views/ decisions/ directions a. Statutory authorities like Union Public Service Commission b. Public Enterprises c. Public Bodies d. Members of Public a. Begin with salutation `Sir’ or `Dear Sir’ as may be appropriate and ends with subscription “Yours faithfully” b. Tele. No. invariably below signatures.
  • 73. 78 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General DEMI OFFICIAL LETTER Where matter should receive personal attention a. Another Govt. Officer (of more or less equivalent status) b. Non- official. a. Written in the first person in a personal and friendly tone. b. Name, designation and telephone number of the sender at the top of letter head. c. Subject may be given in the first sentence to avoid a lengthy opening sentence. d. Begins with salutation “My dear Sh./ Ms…..” or “Dear Sh/Ms…..” ends with phrase “With regards and subscription “Yours sincerely”.
  • 74. 79 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General OFFICE- MEMO- RANDUM a. Inter departmental communication b. To call for information from or to convey information a. Attached and subordinate offices/ b. employees a. Written in the third person. b. Bears no salutation or subscription except designation and tele. No. of signatory.
  • 75. 80 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General FAX/ e-mail In urgent and important matters Local and Outstation/ Offices/ Organizations heaving FAX/ e-mail Facilities Document/ communication is transmitted to the receiving agency. and confirmation on telephone is must.
  • 76. 81 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General OFFICE ORDER To communicate internal administrative decisions like grant of leave, redistribution of work etc. Officers/ sections/ units within the department Copies are invariably endorsed to the administrative/ financial authorities concerned.
  • 77. 82 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General ORDER To communicate Financial Sanctions, orders in disciplinary Cases, transfers etc. Addressed to none specifically. In a disciplinary case, addressed to the official concerned. Copies are invariably endorsed to the administrative/ financial authorities concerned.
  • 78. 83 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General NOTIFICATION For notifying in gazette 1.The promulgation of statutory rules and orders 2.Appointments/ promotions of gazetted officers Controller Printing & Stationery There are different parts and sections of the gazette reserved for different types of notification.
  • 79. 84 Forms of Govt. Communication Form Purpose To whom General ENDORSEMENT 1. Reply on the original letter itself. 2. To forward copy to another Deptt./ Office for information/ action. a.Sender of the original communication b.Another Deptt. Not used for Communicating with State Government.
  • 80. 85 Seniority Number Name Summary of last ten ACRs of years Is any charge sheet pending under rules 7? If yes, give details From Director, Food & Supplies Department, Haryana, Chandigarh. To All the District Food & Supplies Controllers in Haryana State. Memo. No. 7/97/02// E-2 Dated 15.03.2012 Subject:- Promotion to the post of Accountants With reference to the abovementioned subject, it is intimated that nine posts of Accountants are lying vacant in the Department which includes seven posts for general category and two for scheduled caste candidates. As per service rules of Class- III (Accountants) employees, these posts are to be filled up from amongst the Clerks / Store Keepers working in various districts /field offices in Haryana on seniority - cum- fitness basis. You are, therefore request to send the names of eligible candidate as per seniority -cum- fifteen basis in the enclosed proforma up to the seniority list number 40 of the category of Clerks/Store- Keepers. The required details along with original ACRs files should sent to the office within a fortnight so that the cases for their promotion can be processed and decided accordingly. Director, Food & Supplies Department, Haryana, Chandigarh.
  • 81. 86 Sr. No. Seniority List Number Name 1 18 A 2 35 B 3 37 C No. 41/08/03/E-I/1567 From District Food & Supplies Controller, Rohtak To The Director, Food & Supplies Department Haryana, Chandigarh Subject:- Promotion to the post of Accountant dated 25.03.2012 Sir, Kindly refer to your letter no. 7/97/02/E2 dated 15.03.2012 on the subject mentioned above. It is submitted that as per seniority list of Clerks/ Store Keepers of the Department, up to the seniority list no. 40, the following three Clerks are working under the control of this office:- It is stated that there is nothing adverse against Sr. No. 1 and 3 above. However, a charge sheet under rule 7 of P & A rules 1987 is pending against Mr. B (at serial no. 2 above). It is, therefore, requested that at present he cannot be promoted to the post of accountant till the final decision of this charge sheet. Hence, one post may be kept vacant till the decision of the charge sheet, if promotions are done up to his seniority. There is no employee belonging to scheduled castes working as Clerk/ Store Keeper under the control of this office who can be considered for promotion against the reserved posts for scheduled caste candidates. The original ACR files with summary of ACRs of these three employees are enclosed. Yours faithfully, District Food & Supplies Controller,
  • 82. 87 ABC DO No. ……………………………. Dated ……………………………… District Education Officer, Rohtak Subject:- Filling up of the vacant posts of Mathematics Teachers. Dear Shri/ Smt… Kindly refer to my office memo no. …………………………………… dated ………………………….. and subsequent reminders dated …………………… and dated ………………………….. on the subject cited above. 2. Due to shortage of Mathematics Teachers in various schools, the education of students is suffering a lot. I would be thankful if you personally look into the matter and arrange to depute at least ………… Mathematics Teachers in the schools of this District as per list sent vide letter dated ………………. so that the education of the student may not suffer further. With regards, Yours sincerely, (ABC) To Sh./ Smt. ………………………., Director General, Secondary Education Deptt. Haryana, Panchkula.
  • 83. 88 Order Shri ABC, working as Clerk in the office of Block Education Officer, Rohtak is hereby transferred to Government Girls Senior Secondary School, ……….. with immediate effect. District Education Officer, Rohtak. Endst. No. …………………….. Dated……………. A copy is forwarded to the following for information and compliance please:- 1. Block Education Officer, Rohtak. 2. Principal, Government Girls Senior Secondary School, ….…….. 3. Shri ABC, Clerk office of the BEO, Rohtak District Education Officer, Rohtak.
  • 84. 89 Office Order Shri LMN, working as Clerk in the office of Distrct Education Officer, Rohtak is hereby is hereby given additional charge to work in Accounts Branch of the office during the leave period of Shri XYZ during his leave period from ……. To ……… District Education Officer, Rohtak. Endst. No. …………………….. Dated……………. A copy is forwarded to the following for information and compliance please:- 1. Accounts Officer. 2. Office Superintendent. 3. Shri LMN, Clerk. District Education Officer, Rohtak.
  • 86. Checks on Delays (Managing Delays) • Time Limits • Handling of Staff/Public Grievances • Weekly Arrear Statement • Monthly Statement of cases pending disposal of a month. • Monthly progress reports of recording and review of files. • Watch on disposal of court cases and implementation of court orders. • Register of Parliament Assurances • Use of urgency slips 91
  • 87. Check list of periodical reports Each section will maintain:- a) Check list of incoming reports b) Check list of outgoing reports 92
  • 88. Records on Racks  Current  Semi Current  Non Current 93
  • 89. General Instructions • Keep your table and surroundings clean and tidy; • You should not throw away papers right and left; • You need to look-after the office furniture and equipment; • It will help us if we keep files and papers in order as it will save a lot of time and confusion; • Before leaving office, set your papers in order; 94
  • 90. General Instructions • Do not leave office before time, Emergencies can be met with any time. If you need to go early, then to leave office with the permission of your seniors; • Never leak out office secrets and avoid gossip. Always be courteous to your colleagues, subordinates and public; • Always avoid to create a bad impression about you because it is difficult to erase a bad opinion once formed. 95