Section 2(b) in India Service (Performance Appraisal Report) Rules, 2007
(b)"benchmark score" shall mean the minimum numerical weighted mean score arrived at for overall grading above which an officer shall be regarded as fit for promotion or empanelment, as the case may be, to the next higher grade;(ba)[ "competent authority" means the authority as mentioned in sub-rules (7A) and (7B) of rule 9 to decide the representation of the officer reported upon against performance appraisal report disclosed to the member of Service.] [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 596(E), dated 15.6.2017 (w.e.f. 14.3.2007).]
