Publications of Journals with the permission of Government

PUBLIC (SERVICES–B) DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM No. 94799/5D6/69/PD. Dated, Trivandrum, 3rd May, 1971. Sub:—Service Associations—Publications of Journals with the permission of Government—Character, Objective and method of writing of etc., in the Journals—Specified. An instance has come to the notice of Government where a recognised Service Association has published certain articles in its. Journals couched in undignified language and which go far beyond the limits of legitimate and sober criticism. Government are, therefore, pleased to prescribe the following guidelines for observance by Recognised Service Associations in the publication of their journals. 2. The AssociatiOns are free to publish articles 'containing sober criticism with a view to ventilating the legitimate grievances of the Government employees and to expose any undesirable aspect of the administration. Such criticism should, however have no political bearing and should not contain threat against Government or individual officers. The publication should also not contain criticisms of the basic policies of Government. The language used should be dignified even while criticising the activities of Departments. There should also be no exhortations to members of the Association to resort to any form of direct action to hinder Government activifies. K. P. K. MENON, Chief Secretary.