New Delhi: Coming down on associations denouncing the Goods and Services Taxes, the finance ministry has warned employees of disciplinary action if they criticise the government or its policies.
“No government servant shall, in any radio broadcast, telecast through any electronic media or in any document published in his own name or anonymously, pseudonymously or in the name of any other person or in any communication to the press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact or opinion which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or recent policy or action of the central government or state government, reads the service rules.
“Of late, it has been noticed that some associations/federations have commented adversely in the government and its polices. It may be brought to the notice of all associations/ federation that if anyone indulges in criticism of the government and its polices, appropriate action (including disciplinary action) shall be taken under .... Central Civil Services (conduct) Rules,” finance ministry pointed towards earlier order.
