J&K govt warns employees of disciplinary action for bypassing proper channel for redressal of grievances

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir government has directed its employees to desist from bypassing proper channel for redressal of their grievances.

The general administration department of J&K Union Territory on Monday directed its employees to approach the appropriate authorities for redressal of their genuine grievances. “It has been observed that some officers/officials working in various government departments of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir are bypassing proper channels and approaching higher offices viz. that of Hon’ble President’s Secretariat, Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Office, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat and the Office of the Chief Secretary, for redressal of grievances pertaining to service matters,” read the circular, a copy of which is lying with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

According to the circular, these acts are in violation of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Conduct Rules, 1956 and have been viewed seriously by the authorities.

“Accordingly, it is enjoined upon all employees working in various Departments/Organizations to desist from approaching such offices henceforth, follow the prescribed procedures and approach the appropriate authorities for redressal of their genuine grievances,” the circular states.

The directive further states that violation of these instructions by any employee shall invite strict disciplinary action under Rules—(KNO)