CHENNAI: Government order of 1979 to abolish the order system Tamil Nadu The Madras High Court on Monday held that the GO cannot be allowed to remain on paper, and that the violation of GO on the part of higher officials in the Tamil Nadu Police Department is a clear misconduct.
Continuing his campaign against senior police officers illegally enjoying the order system, Justice SM. subramaniam Said: “In the event of any breach of GO or misconduct under the All India Service Conduct Rules, 1968 the Home Secretary is mandated to take appropriate disciplinary action.”
The GO released in 1979 cannot be allowed to remain on paper. The judge said it should be implemented in its letter and spirit to uphold the constitutional principles.
Justice Subramaniam also called IPS Officers in Tamil Nadu to show ‘genuine courage’ in voluntarily surrendering their orders and accepting good conduct in terms of All India Service Conduct Rules.
“Not only is good conduct expected from the higher police officers, but their actions should always be in conformity with the constitutional principles,” the judge said.
Emphasizing the state government to ensure that a government order was passed four decades ago to dismantle the orderly system in the Tamil Nadu police force, the court said: “This practice continues, and the court has to draw a conclusion. It would be that such an exercise would develop a colonial mindset. Among the high police officers, which under no circumstances could be appreciated as the constitution of our great nation, was resolved by ‘We, the people of India’. ”
“Using the services of uniformed personnel as orderlies is to be terminated forthwith in practice and strict and stern action is necessary and imminent against higher police officers, who are involved in such misconduct or any other officer for commission or assist retired officers. Such malpractice, or unfair treatment,” the court said.
The efforts made by the state in the intervening period are also commendable. However, the directions have to be fully implemented, the court said. The court then adjourned the hearing till August 12 to report further developments to the state.
Continuing his campaign against senior police officers illegally enjoying the order system, Justice SM. subramaniam Said: “In the event of any breach of GO or misconduct under the All India Service Conduct Rules, 1968 the Home Secretary is mandated to take appropriate disciplinary action.”
The GO released in 1979 cannot be allowed to remain on paper. The judge said it should be implemented in its letter and spirit to uphold the constitutional principles.
Justice Subramaniam also called IPS Officers in Tamil Nadu to show ‘genuine courage’ in voluntarily surrendering their orders and accepting good conduct in terms of All India Service Conduct Rules.
“Not only is good conduct expected from the higher police officers, but their actions should always be in conformity with the constitutional principles,” the judge said.
Emphasizing the state government to ensure that a government order was passed four decades ago to dismantle the orderly system in the Tamil Nadu police force, the court said: “This practice continues, and the court has to draw a conclusion. It would be that such an exercise would develop a colonial mindset. Among the high police officers, which under no circumstances could be appreciated as the constitution of our great nation, was resolved by ‘We, the people of India’. ”
“Using the services of uniformed personnel as orderlies is to be terminated forthwith in practice and strict and stern action is necessary and imminent against higher police officers, who are involved in such misconduct or any other officer for commission or assist retired officers. Such malpractice, or unfair treatment,” the court said.
The efforts made by the state in the intervening period are also commendable. However, the directions have to be fully implemented, the court said. The court then adjourned the hearing till August 12 to report further developments to the state.