DoE reiterates to avoid submission of representation to PM or Secretary directly

DoE: Avoid Submitting Representations to PM or Secretary

It is imperative that all employees working under the Central Government adhere to the protocol of submitting their requests for representation concerning service matters through the appropriate channels, rather than sending them directly to higher authorities. This is a strict directive that must be followed without exception.

DoE reiterates to avoid submission of representation to PM or Secretary directly

The management urges all employees of the Central Government to make use of the electronic mail or the public grievance portal as a means of lodging their complaints and seeking resolution for their concerns.

On the 19th of November 2019, an OM was released by the Department of Expenditure (Controller General of Accounts) that pertains to the matter of representation from Government servants on service issues.

As per instructions said in the OM, the provision of Rule 20 of CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 prohibiting Government servants from bringing outside influence in respect of matter pertaining to his service matters. Violation of these instructions may be treated as unbecoming conduct on the part of Government servant and may attract the provision of Rule 3(1) (iii) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964.

Furthermore, the directive explicitly states that failure to adhere to the instructions may result in disciplinary measures being taken against the civil servant in accordance with applicable regulations.

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