Permission to work as Announcers/News Readers

PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS (ADVICE-C) DEPARTIMENT G 0. (P) 17/91/P&ARD. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 16th May, 1991. Abstract:—Public Services—Permission to work as Announcers/News Readers etc., in Doordarshan by Government EmployeesOrders issued. ORDER Several requests are being received from Government servants seeking permision under Kerala Government Servants' Conduct Rules to work as Announcers/News Readers in Doordarshan. In the case of broadcasts from Radio Stations by a Government servant there are specific provisions in rules 83 and 84 of the Kerala Govermnent Servants' Conduct Rules, 1960. But there is no provision in Kerala Government Servants' Conduct Rules regardirig the acceptance of similar works in Doordarshan. 2. Goverimient have examined the matter in all its aspects, and are pleased to order that Government employees will be allowed to undertake announcing and news reading work in Doordarshan and programmes of Doordarshan (Except programmes sponsored by private agencies) without detriment to their official duties, with prior sanction of Government in individual eases as provided in rule 48 of the Kerala Government Servants' Conduct Rules, and to receive the remuneration therefore. By order of the Governor, J. KRISUfNA PILrI, Additional Secretary to Government.