distribution of Notices/Pamphlets or Canvassing for participation in Strike during office hours

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (SS) DEPARTMENT No. 111 160/SS1/91/GAD. Dated, Thiruvananthcipuram. lath Decernbe' 1991. CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM Sub:—Public Services—Government Servants engaging themselves in distribution of Notices/Pamphlets or Canvassing for participation in Strike during office hours—Instructions issued. Ref—I. Cir. Memo.No.l15477/SSl/72/PD. Public (SS) Dept. dated 28-1-1972. 2. Cir. Memo. No. 20802/551/84/GAD. dated 15-2-1984. It has been brought to notice that certain Government employees connected with organisational activities, resort to distribution of notices/ pamphlets, make speeches canvass for strikes, etc., within the premises of 71 Government offices during office hours. Such practices interfere with Government work and is against public interest. It has been indicated in the circular first cited that persons who hold demonstrations etc., within office premises will be liable for disciplinary action as well as possible prosecution. In the circular second cited all Government employees were advised against such activities in contranntion of the provisions of the Office Manuals such as the Kerala Secretariat Office Manual and the M.O.P. 2. All the Heads of Departments and Offices are informed that Government take a serious view of unauthorised activities such as canvassing for participation in strike/agitations, speeches, distribution of pimphlets, etc., Within the office premises as well as intimidation of employees. Prompt action including disciplinary action and criminal proceedings where necessary shall be taken against delinquent employees. The Heads of Departments and Officers will be held responsible for the enforcement of the above instructions. S. PADMAKUMAR, Chief Secretary to Government.