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series. Newly inducted officials must be trained on the procedures contained in the
CSMOP and Refresher Courses should also be organized.
1.7. This Manual also lays down the essential procedures for efficient information
and file management i.e. processing, handling and control of official information
either on paper or in digital form in the Central Secretariat across Central Ministries
and Departments. To provide sufficient flexibility, the Manual suggests the issue of
Departmental Instructions which could supplement or vary, within broad limits, the
prescribed procedures to suit special conditions and requirements. The various
provisions of the Manual which visualize issue of Departmental Instructions are listed
in Appendix 1.1. Each Department may devise suitable arrangements, including
inspections to ensure compliance of provisions contained in this Manual and
Departmental Instructions issued by it.

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