A-33/11/2/2009-E.I(Part1) 23-07-2025
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Closure Activity of SPARROW Application for the Session 2023–24 –
Final Opportunity for Completion of Pending APARs.
It is to be noted that despite repeated issuance of circulars and emails
emphasizing timely completion of APARs in line with DoP&T guidelines, a
staggering total of 6,540 APARs for the year 2023–24 remain pending at various
stages in the SPARROW portal. This continued noncompliance is a matter of
concern.
A stage-wise summary of the pending APARs is as follows:
S. No.
Stage of Pendency
No. of
APARs
1
Pending with Officer Reported
Upon
179
2
Pending with Reporting Authority
277
3
Pending with Reviewing Authority
207
4
Pending with CR Section to Disclose
97
5
Pending with Officer Disclosure
4580
6
Pending with CR Section for Closing
1135
7
Pending with Dual Report
1
It is acknowledged that during the 2023–24 session, several officers/officials
experienced difficulties accessing the SPARROW portal following its migration to
the new domain saccess.nic.in, which requires VPN access as per NIC protocols.
In response, detailed instructions were issued through multiple circulars, and
necessary facilitative actions were undertaken by the Headquarters to address and
resolve these technical issues.
Despite these measures, the persistently high number of pending APARs indicates
omission of official duty on the part of some field units and individuals.
In view of the above, all concerned Officers/Officials, including PAR Central
Custodians of respective regions, are hereby given a final opportunity to
complete all pending APARs for the session 2023–24 by 07.08.2025. No
further extension shall be granted under any circumstances. Thereafter the
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name of officers, with whom the APARs are pending, will be put up on
website, and will be recommended for putting an entry in their personal files.
Failure to adhere to this directive may attract disciplinary proceedings under
the relevant Conduct Rules against the responsible officer(s)/official(s).
All Controlling Officers are directed to personally monitor and ensure full
compliance within their respective jurisdictions without fail.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Deputy Director (E.I)
Copy To,
1. PPS of DG/FC/CVO for information.
2. All Divisional Heads at Hqrs for kind information.
3. Zonal Insurance Commissioners/Zonal Medical Commissioners for kind
information.
4. Insurance Commissioner, NTA, New Delhi for information and necessary
action.
5. All RDs/JD, I/cs of Regional Offices/Sub Regional Offices for information and
necessary action.
6. All the Medical Superintendents of ESIC Hospitals & ESIC Model Hospitals/
Dean of ESIC Medical/Dental Colleges/PGIMSR for information and
necessary action.
7. D(M)Delhi/D(M)Noida for information and necessary action.
8. Deputy Director E-V Hqrs office for information and necessary action.
9. Medical DPC, Hqrs Office for information and necessary action.
10. Website Content Manager for uploading the same on website of ESIC.
11. Guard File/Spare Copy.
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