UP-govt to dump babus in their 50s unfit for duty
Uttar Pradesh government is contemplating "compulsory retirement" for employees aged 50 years and above if they are found neglecting their duty. "You all (departmental heads) should complete screening of all the employees above 50 years of age for compulsory retirement by July 31. The cut-off date will be March 31, 2018," a government order issued by Additional Chief Secretary Mukul Singhal read.
Such attempts aim to harass employees: Secretariat Employees' Association
The govt order said according to rules, any government employee, whether temporary or permanent, can opt for retirement. The order has, however, not gone down well with the employees, with the president of UP Secretariat Employees' Association Yadavendra Mishra saying that such attempts were aimed at harassing employees. "It will not be tolerated," he said, adding a meeting is organized to decide future course-of-action.
Over 4 lakh employees expected to clear the screening
While such orders have been in vogue since 1986, the same was not being implemented in its spirit by several departments, said the officials. It is expected that over 4 lakh such employees working in various state government departments would qualify for such screening and a detailed report of their work and performance would be submitted by 31 July.
Rule 56 of Finance Handbook
Quoting original Rule 56 of Finance Handbook, the order stated the appointing authority, at any given time, can give retirement to temporary/permanent government employees by giving him notice after he attains 50 years of age. The time period of this notice will be three months.
