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"1. As I see it, in the ultimate, promotions in 'Command and Staff' stream and 'Staff stream should be independent of each other based on identified slots in each stream. The differential in terms of time between the two may be as much as two to three years, the exact period vary- ing from time to time. It is only then that we would be able to have viable tenures for 'Command and Staff' Stream officers, both in the rank of Maj. Gen. and Lt. Gen. Thus, our aim should be to promote a 'Command and Staff' stream officer to Maj. Gen. at the age of 48 years or so and to Lt. Gen. at the age of 52 to 53 years. On the other hand, it would be acceptable if a staff stream officer is pro- moted to Maj. Gen. at the age of 51 years or so and to Lt. Gen. at the, age of 54 or 55 years.

5. Maj. Gens. In the case of Maj Gens from other Arms and services, the screening is done primarily to permit the officers to be promot- ed to un-specified appointments outside their Corps on first promotion and if required ahead of officers not so selected. The ages of superannuation in their respect will remain unchanged and they shall superannuate at an age corresponding to the officers of the Command and Staff in the rank of Maj Gen.