GOVERNMENT WARNS OFFICIALS SAYING THAT FIR TO BE FILED IF THE TASK IS NOT COMPLETED

GOVERNMENT WARNS OFFICIALS SAYING THAT FIR TO BE FILED IF THE TASK IS NOT COMPLETED

14-DEC-ENG 17

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA----------------------------The Bihar government has warned all its officers and employees to submit complete details of their assets by February 28. Failure to do so may result in salary withholding and legal action.

The Bihar government has sent a clear message to its officers and employees that strict action will be taken against them if they do not provide accurate and timely details of their assets. According to the instructions issued by the General Administration Department, any hidden assets, in addition to those declared by government employees and officers, will also be under the scrutiny of investigative agencies.

Government officials have stated that the investigation will not be limited to the assets declared by the employees. If any asset is not valued correctly or if there is suspicion of any asset being concealed, the government investigative agency may put the employee or officer under scrutiny. Officials and employees have also been reminded of the deadline of December 31 for submitting asset details, and this information will form the basis of the investigation.

The General Administration Department has prepared to take strict action in this regard. The department has clarified that a warning has been issued regarding the withholding of salaries of officers and employees who do not submit their asset details by February 15. This step has been taken to ensure that all government employees and officers provide asset-related information accurately and on time.

Under this scheme, the Bihar government has asked all officers and employees to provide details of their movable and immovable assets, as well as all their liabilities, by February 28. The department has also clarified that this information will be updated on the government website on March 31.

Officers responsible for approving salary disbursements in all offices have been instructed to send all details to the controlling department by the end of February. The General Administration Department has also sent an official letter to all departments in this regard, clearly stating that action will be taken against employees and officers who do not submit their asset details on time, under the notification issued on August 27, 2001.

Officials have stated that this process is not merely a formality, but aims to ensure transparency between government property and the personal assets of the officers. The investigating agencies will not only scrutinize declared assets, but any property suspected of being concealed or not accurately disclosed will also come under investigation.

This order makes it mandatory for all government employees and officers to submit their asset details on time and with complete honesty. The department states that this step has been taken to increase transparency in government functioning, prevent corruption, and ensure accountability among officers and employees.

The General Administration Department has also stated that the information updated on the department's website will be publicly accessible, thereby increasing transparency across all departments. All employees and officers must ensure that they submit complete asset details on time to avoid any unnecessary complications.

According to government officials, this initiative is a significant step towards making the government system in Bihar more accountable and curbing corruption. All employees and officers have been advised to submit their asset details with complete honesty and transparency to ensure the smooth functioning of departmental processes and to avoid any legal action.

This directive from the Bihar government makes it clear that submitting asset details on time and accurately is now mandatory for all employees. The department has clarified that any negligence or delay will result in action. Officers and employees who fail to comply with this order will not only face salary deductions but may also be subject to strict investigation and legal action.

Thus, the Bihar government has sent a strong message to its officers and employees regarding the submission of asset details. Submitting asset details by February 28th will be mandatory for everyone, and compliance will be monitored by the General Administration Department. This initiative is considered a crucial step towards increasing transparency and accountability in the government.