Whispers Forum

Government of India should come out with a clear policy of ending the impasse relating to CSS/CSSS promotion which is lingering on for years. Of late they have given some adhoc promotions, that too for a long wait. They should try to end the court cases smoothly and come out with a policy like other services are getting. Especially in this pandemic, CSS/CSSS are continuously working without any break and so many people have lost their lives. It will be a definite boost to the employees/officers which their promotions which are due is considered and issued on time. It is high time that the GoI should act swiftly. Otherwise our morale will be down. Take care of our cadres also please
Ramesh

The policy of giving extensions beyond the age of superannuation and post-retirement jobs should be discontinued for all as it gives birth to ‘Yes-man’ culture. Officials don’t object to the wrongs of the government for fear of annoying them as they would then loose post retirement opportunities. This should apply to all - the Cabinet Secretary, Chief Secretary, Chairman of PSUs and Banks, CEO of the railways as also the Judges. No one is indispensable and the other officers awaiting these postings after long and dedicated service should get their due .
Ramesh Rao

Politicians pull no punches when it comes to taking on country’s bureaucracy. PM’s views on bureaucracy was evident when he made a statement before Parliament.The bureaucracy is simmering .
Be that as it may, the face-off between PM and CM, West Bengal is perennial and a matter of concern.
The Centre vide its letter dt May 28,2021, recalled WB chief secretary(CS) Alapan Bandyopadhyay , ordering him to report to DoPT “at 10 AM on May 31. Strangely, the Chief Secretary was slated to retire on same day.He was,however, granted three-month extension by the centre at State govt’s request just a week back. CM,Bengal did not relieve the CS. The centre and States have become “butt of a joke”.
Time is being wasted on trivial issues. May good sense prevail . Our politicians must jettison stubbornness and egotism in a federal set-up. No justification in behaving like the Lords.
Country is passing through a grueling period. There are security issues crying for attention. Besides corona, the country is facing threats from hostile neighbours. While, China is mobilizing military troops and supplies for war at the LAC, Pakistan has escalated infiltration by carrying out terror attacks. Turkey is secretly building defence infrastructure in POK under garb of constructing “ amusement parks and resorts ”. Boosting tourism in POK-Gilgit-Baltistan is bizarre especially as these territories are trying for a divorce from Pakistan.
One hopes, the country stands united to overcome the multiple crises.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)