Don't Criticise Govt. - CBEC Tells Staff Associations

By Vijay Kumar

CBEC has noticed that of late, some Associations/Federations have commented adversely on the Government and its policies. Board wants the Chief Commissioners to bring to the notice of all Associations/Federations that if anyone indulges in criticism of the Government and its policies, appropriate action (including disciplinary action) shall be taken under Rule 9 of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Board further states;

Further, recognized service associations/federations are entitled for certain benefits such as correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments; provision of accommodation for the association subject to availability; facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to the office bearers of the associations; payment of T.A/D.A for attending officially sponsored meetings etc. In the case of service associations/federations who are not recognized or whose recognition has expired, office bearers of such associations/ federations shall not be entitled for these benefits. A list of the associations/federations recognized as on date is annexed to this letter. Therefore, all the field formations are directed to, ensure that the benefits as stipulated in the rules are extended to the office bearers of only such associations/federations which are recognized.

CBEC F.No. 10C13(12)/1/2016-Ad. II B., Dated September 29 2016