Govt Warns against Babus Direct Representation to PM
GOVERNMENT has observed that in spite of directions, government servants including officers/ officials of para military forces and Army personnel continue to represent directly to the Prime Minister, Minister, Secretary (P) and other higher authorities.
As per the existing instructions, wherever, in any matter connected with his service rights or conditions, a Government servant wishes to press a claim or to seek redressal of a grievance, the proper course for him is to address his immediate official superior, or Head of his office, or such other authority at the appropriate level who is competent to deal with the matter in the organisation.
Government reiterates that:
1. Such submission of representations directly to other authorities by- passing the prescribed channel of communication, has to be viewed seriously and appropriate disciplinary action should be taken against those who violate these instructions.
2. This can rightly be treated as an unbecoming conduct attracting the provisions of Rule 3 (1) (hi) of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964.
Government has also clarified that this would include all forms of communication including through e-mails or public grievances portal etc.
Hope this 'etc.' does not include facebook, twitter posts and Whatsapp messages!
Government also invites attention to the provision of Rule 20 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prohibiting a Government servants from bringing outside influence in respect of matter pertaining to his service matter. Representation by relatives of Government servant is also treated as outside influence.
DOPT Office Memorandum in F. No. 11013/08/2013-Estt.(A-III)., Dated August 31 2015.