Maintain professionalism, mutual respect in interactions: Govt to employees

Srinagar, Oct 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued a circular reminding all officers and officials that they must maintain professionalism, courtesy, and mutual respect in their interactions with seniors, colleagues, subordinates, and the public.
Citing Rule 3 of the J&K Government Employees (Conduct) Rules, 1971, the General Administration Department (GAD) directed that employees are expected to uphold integrity, discipline, and conduct befitting public servants.
The circular has been issued at a time when a major controversy has erupted over alleged misconduct by a senior IAS officer with a junior KAS officer.
It emphasizes that official interactions should be conducted with due courtesy, restraint, dignity, and mutual respect.
Seniority and supervisory authority, the GAD said, must be exercised with responsibility and fairness, while all employees are expected to extend due regard to lawful directions, established procedures, and the responsibilities attached to their offices.
The department cautioned against the use of derogatory, threatening, or inappropriate language, stressing that conduct inconsistent with the dignity of office must be avoided.
The circular directed all Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments, and Managing Directors to bring these instructions to the notice of employees under their administrative control and ensure strict observance. (KNO)