UP Gov Orders: Unmarried Employees to Give No-Dowry Assurance
On September 30, 2014, the Uttar Pradesh State Government had issued an order and had sent it to all the Government departments for immediate implementation. The order states that all unmarried employees of the state government shall give in writing that they would neither demand nor give dowry.
Employees who refuse to give the declarations have been warned that they would risk losing their jobs. District Supervisor and Advisor, Usha Tiwari has said that the prospective grooms shall not be allowed to accept any form of cheques, fixed deposits even in their brides’ names, or expensive gifts.
It is to be noted that Central Government employees are already prohibited from demanding or accepting dowry. According to the CSS (Conduct) Rules, the employees are to inform the Government of any expensive gift received at the time of marriage.
What is U.P. Government’s Stunning Order?
U.P. Government’s Stunning Order is an order issued by the Uttar Pradesh State Government that all unmarried government employees must give in writing that they would neither demand nor give dowry.
Who is affected by this order?
This order affects all unmarried government employees of the State of Uttar Pradesh.
What are the consequences for not following the order?
Employees who refuse to give the declarations have been warned that they would risk losing their jobs.
Does this affect Central Government employees?
No, this order does not affect Central Government employees.
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