Centre warns IAS officers: file property returns on time or risk action, promotion block

Indian Administrative Service officers must now file their property details by January 31 annually. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action and can halt promotions. The online filing system, SPARROW, will automatically close after the deadline. Secretaries and Chief Secretaries are instructed to ensure all officers submit their Immovable Property Returns promptly. This mandate is crucial for career progression.