Private Taxis masquerading as Government Cars – Red Beacon and all
ONE of the perks of babudom is a government car. Many in Government believe that Commissioners and above are entitled to a car with a red beacon. Sate Governments have repeatedly clarified that they are not entitled to this feudal legacy. But IRS officers have been illegally getting their old Ambassador cars fitted with these red beacons. Now the Government has stopped buying cars and have allowed the Commissioners to hire taxis. Commissioners are hiring fancy taxi cabs and getting them fixed with red beacons and boards like, “Central Government”, “On Government Duty”, etc,. These are illegal activities and senior officers like Commissioners should not be seen in indulging in such activities.