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Why does the issuing authority matter for a record management circular?

GeneralRECORD-MGMTPara 1

The issuing authority determines the circular's binding force. A circular from the Cabinet Secretariat or DoPT applies universally to all central government offices, whereas a departmental circular applies only to that department's offices.

Source: RECORD-MGMT Para 1

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