Warning employees, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
said 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.
As per these instructions, wherever 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. Writing to higher
authorities, can rightly be treated as an unbecoming conduct, it said
in a directive.
"In spite of these instructions, it has been observed that government
servants including officers and officials of para military forces and
Army personnel continue to represent directly to the Prime Minister,
Minister, Secretary (Personnel) and other higher authorities, directly,"
the DoPT said.
It is reiterated that the existing instructions may be brought to the
notice of all government servants including officials of para military
forces and members of armed forces and "action taken against those who
violate these instructions", it said.
The forms of communication also include e-mails or raising it through public grievances portal etc, the DoPT said.
The DoPT has also reminded the employees of the government's
directive prohibiting them 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," it said.
Source : The Economic Times
