Government Removes Grievance Redressal System for Civil Servants

Summary

The government has removed the grievance redressal system for civil servants by amending the Civil Service Regulations, including repealing provisions related to trade unions and complaint hearings.

Key Points
  • The government has removed the grievance, complaint, and hearing system for civil servants by amending the Civil Service Regulations, 2050, for the 16th time.
  • Rules 117 'A', 133 'A', and Schedule 17 'C' related to grievance redressal and trade unions have been repealed.
  • The amendment also removed provisions related to trade union representation in employee committees.
  • The removal was justified as the grievance redressal system is now provided for under newly introduced law and amendments to the Civil Service Act.
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