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Do these retention periods apply to physical files as well?

GeneralRECORD-MGMTPara 4

These clarifications were specifically issued for e-files (given the move to e-Office). Physical files continue to follow the same underlying CSMoP and Public Records Act provisions, but e-files are now explicitly covered by the same framework.

Source: RECORD-MGMT Para 4

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