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i) Only Group ‘A’ officers of and below the rank of DSP/Sr.PP (payscale of Rs. 8000-13500/-) will be eligible for cash rewards.ii)Cash Rewards to Group ‘A’ officers will be granted for work ofexceptional merit in investigation or prosecution.iii)No cash reward would exceed the amount of Rs. 5000/- in aparticular case. The total annual amount which may begranted to Group ‘A’ officer will not exceed Rs. 15000/-.iv) A Committee consisting of the Senior Most SpecialDirector/Addl. Director (Chairman), a Joint Director and LegalAdviser, CBI will recommend for grant of cash rewards toGroup ‘A’ Officers to DCBI who will take a final decision in thematter.DP&T has further informed that this approval is subject to theexistence of budget provisions and advised that a review of the effectivenessof the scheme may be carried out after a year and that they may be informedof the outcome.All Branch SsP of CBI and concerned Officers Incharge are requestedthat recommendations in respect of Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer of CBI of andbelow the rank of DSP/Sr.PP (pay scale of Rs. 8000-13500/-) for the work ofexceptional merit in investigation or prosecution may be sent through theconcerned DIsG/JDs to the Administration Division for approval. Beforesending recommendation, it may please be ensured that the amount ofreward to an individual on a single occasion in a particular case should notexceed Rs. 5000/-. The total ceiling limit of cash reward for an individual ina financial year in fixed at Rs. 15,000/-.The Committee of the following officers has been constituted forrecommending cash rewards for Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in CBI.1. Special Director (S) - Chairman2. Joint Director (A) - Member3. Legal Advisor - MemberWhile recommending rewards, the above instructions may please befollowed strictly.Sd/-(Vivek Dube)Dy. Director(Admn.)CBI/New DelhiCopy forwarded for favour of information and necessary action to:-Page 426 of 426