Dress code for government employees in Karnataka, action will be taken if not followed

Karnataka government has implemented dress code for government employees. A circular regarding this has been issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR). There is a ban on wearing torn jeans and sleeveless clothes in the office. The reason behind this order is said to be to maintain dignity in government offices. A warning has also been given of action if the order is not followed.

The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms in Karnataka has issued a strict circular to Karnataka government employees regarding office discipline. According to this circular, employees are prohibited from wearing torn jeans and sleeveless clothes.

This circular issued by the government has been sent to the heads of different departments, District Collector, Chief Minister’s Office, Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Chief Executive Officer of District Panchayat and others. In which a list of what to do and what not to do while coming to a government office is given.

Reason for issuing the circular?

Regarding issuing the circular, it was said that the department has received complaints from the public and some organizations that some employees are working in the state government offices wearing bad clothes. Although employees have been asked to wear proper clothes, many people are not following the instructions. This is the reason why a circular has been issued and it has been said to follow it seriously.

What did the employee association say?

Karnataka State Government Employees Association President C.S. Shatakshari has welcomed the circular of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. The dress code worn by government employees should not cause embarrassment to others. He said that decency should be maintained in government offices.

The government has started laser and movement registers to track the movement of government employees. It has been said in the circular that government employees should make entries in these ledgers while coming and going to the office. But, many people are not following this rule.