Minister for Power and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Nagaland, K. G Kenye on October 16 while briefing the media at his Thizama residence made it clear that government employees cannot head or hold positions in any civil society or non-governmental organisation, saying such involvement violates existing service conduct rules.
Kenye said the state government “cannot afford its employees spearheading NGOs and CSOs,” and warned that anyone found doing so would face “severe repercussions.” He emphasised that the government would not be lenient in dealing with such cases, and that officials must choose between their professional duties and external organisational roles.
He Informed that the rule was already understood within the service framework, but the government would issue notices to any employee found violating it, directing them to step down from such positions.
The minister also urged citizens to inform the authorities if they become aware of any such violations, noting that there may be instances where the government is unaware of employees’ involvement in these organisations. “Where rules do not permit, the government will not tolerate,” Kenye asserted.
His remarks come in the backdrop of earlier statements made in the Assembly highlighting the growing number of organisations in the state and the need to streamline their functioning.
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On reservation issue:
Kenye also announced that the State government has approved a restructured Reservation Commission and accepted the demand of five tribes to rename it as the Commission for Review of Reservation.
The decision followed a memorandum submitted by the five tribes urging the government to replace tribal block-wise representatives with senior government officials. Speaking to reporters, Kenye informed that the government acted on the proposal and reconstituted the Commission accordingly.
The new Commission will be headed by Former Development Commissioner Rama Krishna, IAS (Retd.), while ex-officio members will include officials from the Departments of PN&AR, Law and Justice, and Home. The PN&AR Commissioner and Secretary will serve as the Member Secretary.
Kenye said the formal appointment orders are expected within a day or two, after which the six-month term of the Commission will begin.
The Minister added that the five tribes also proposed that the term “job” be removed from the Commission’s title to reflect its wider purpose. “It is not confined to employment matters alone; it covers various aspects of life and will be aligned with the national census exercise,” he explained.
According to Kenye, the Commission’s work will encompass a broad review of reservation structures in the State, ensuring that its findings reflect social and demographic realities. “That was rectified, and everything should go down smoothly,” he added.
