because governments across the political divide
have consistently used the threat of arbitrary
disciplinary action and transfers to tame and maim
the civil services.
minister. It is not known whether the chief minister
was advised against taking such a hasty decision,
without even a preliminary inquiry into the allegations.
The article pointed out the limitations of All India
services. Unlike the higher judiciary, which enjoys
constitutional protection from impetuous executive
action, members of the all-India services have
virtually no protection. It is worth noting that these
services deliver their very best while functioning
under the superintendence and control of
constitutional entities such as the Election
Commission of India. While working under
governments of the day, many in the IAS display
painful reticence in taking lawful decisions. This is
The fact is that Samajwadi Party (SP)’s action
against Durga Shakti cannot be seen in isolation.
Women journalists and Women organizations share
the opinion and said that the party has always been
against women and their rights. Even women
organizations have still not raised their voice against
the arbitrary order of the state government against a
woman officer.
Senior Journalist
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