Staff Reporter :
The government will take disciplinary action against any cadre officers engaging in protests over personal benefits related to promotions, as such actions violate the 1979 Government Servants Conduct Rules, according to a statement from the Public Administration Ministry.
Citing the 1979 Conduct Rules, the ministry issued a stern warning on Monday against non-compliance. Rule 30 of these rules outlines four directives aimed at maintaining discipline among government employees.
The Ministry of Public Administration has directed all employees to adhere strictly to these directives.
The ongoing protests revolve around disputes concerning the promotion process for deputy secretary positions, pitting officers from the administration cadre against those from the other 25 cadres.
Demonstrations, including showdowns, pen-down strikes (work abstention), human chains, protest gatherings, and roundtable discussions, have already taken place, causing unrest within the administration. These issues have also led to unprecedented mudslinging on social media platforms.
Officers from the 25 non-administration cadres have called for a discussion meeting on 3 January at the Krishibid Institution in the capital.
In response, the Ministry of Public Administration issued a written statement on Monday urging all employees to exercise caution.
The statement noted that some government officers, regardless of their rank, are participating in rallies, sit-ins, human chains, work stoppages, and similar activities to press their demands. Such actions, it warned, are damaging the reputation of government employees.
The statement also highlighted that certain individuals have been making adverse remarks or issuing statements on social media regarding government decisions, orders, or reforms before their implementation, which constitutes a violation of the Government Servants Conduct Rules.
It is worth noting that there are currently 26 cadres in government service.
