MUMBAI PORT TRUST

Applications are invited for the post of Chief Law Officer as head of the Legal Division by Direct Recruitment. Candidates fulfilling the prescribed qualifications and experience given below may apply:

Post Payscale	No. of post	Educational Qualifications	Age as on 01.11.2017
Chief Law Officer Rs.32900-3%-58000 (pre-revised Rs.16000-20800)	1	Essential:- (i) Degree in Law from a recognised university. (ii) Twelve years executive experience in Legal Establishment of an Industrial/ Commercial/ Government Undertaking; or Twelve years standing practice as an Advocate in any Court of Law including High Court; or 6 years experience as Solicitor; or 10 years experience as a Judicial Officer; or Combined experience of 12 years in a Legal Establishment of an Industrial/Commercial/Government Undertaking and standing practice as an Advocate in any Court of Law including High Court and as Judicial Officer/Solicitor. Desirable:- (i) Post Graduate degree in Law from a recognised university. Note:- Preference will be given to persons having experience in Laws applicable to Marine/ Estate/ Property/Contracts.	Not over 45 years

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. While there is no reservation, SC/ST/OBC candidates may apply, but will not be eligible for any relaxation. However, SC/ST candidates called for written test/interview are eligible for Travelling Allowance as admissible on production of original bus/train ticket. As per Regulation 9 of MbPT Employees (RSP) Regulations, 2010, there is no age limit in case of existing Mumbai Port Trust Employees.

2. Crucial date for determining eligibility is 1.11.2017.

3. Selection will be through a competitive written examination and/or personal interview.

4. Selected candidate will have to undergo medical examination at the MbPT hospital for fitness.

5. Mere fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications will not vest any right upon the candidate for being called for written test/interview. Similarly, mere submission of application does not confer any right on the candidate for being called for written test/interview. No correspondence will be entertained in this respect and interim enquiry will not be attended to.

6. Depending upon the response, the administration reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for the written test/interview.

7. Wrong declarations/submission of false information or any other action contrary to the law shall lead to cancellation of the candidature at any stage.

8. Applicants, if selected, will not be permitted to withdraw candidature at a later date.

Remuneration:

a). Benefits admissible include DA on IDA pattern (2001 series) on the basic pay and other allowances totaling to 171% of Basic Pay. Gross remuneration at the minimum is about Rs.89,910/- plus HRA at 30% of Basic Pay in case not residing in Ports accommodation. Other benefits include leave, leave encashment once a year, medical aid for self and family, etc. as per the Port Trust regulations.

b). Selected candidates will be governed by the New Contributory Pension Scheme.

HOW TO APPLY:

i) Applications may be submitted in the PRESCRIBED FORMAT given below as Annexure A.

ii) Applications complete in all respects along with documents specified may be forwarded in envelope superscribed Application for the post of Chief Law Officer and addressed to Smt. S.G. Patwardhan, Sr. Deputy Secretary, Human Resources Section, General Administration Department, Mumbai Port Trust, Port House, 2nd floor, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai- 400001, who can also be contacted on telephone No. 022-66564047 for any details/clarifications. Applications should reach not later than 14.12.2017.

iii) The application should be accompanied by the following:

(a) Self-attested copies of certificates in support of age, educational qualifications and experience.

(b) Self-attested copy of Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST/OBC candidates).

iv) Persons in service of Government/Semi-Government Organisations/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel along with vigilance clearance and certificate that no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against them and No Objection Certificate for release in case of selection.

v) Applications incomplete in any respect or received after the last date will not be entertained.

vi) The last date for receipt of application is 14.12.2017.

vii) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.