Govt staff barred from associating with pol parties

SHILLONG, June 15: The state government has issued an order barring government employees from becoming members of or associating themselves with political parties.
In the order issued on Tuesday, Commissioner and Secretary of Personnel & AR Department, Ripnar Lyngdoh said a number of government employees have been seen openly participating in and/or attending public meetings/gatherings organised by political parties which is in direct violation of Rule 20 (1) of the Meghalaya Services (Conduct) Rules, 2019.
The rule states: “No government employee shall be a member of, or otherwise be associated with any political party, or with any organisation which takes part in politics, or whose activities have political bearing, nor shall he take part in, subscribe in aid of, or assist in any other manner, any political movement or activity.”
The order directed all government employees to strictly observe the Rule in letter and spirit and to refrain from indulging in anti-Government activities.
“Any government employee found violating these instructions will attract strict action as per instructions under Rule 20 of the Meghalaya Services (Conduct) Rules, 2019,” Lyngdoh stated.