Rajasthan employees told not to wear T-shirts, jeans
Jaipur, June 27 : The Rajasthan Labour Department has said its employees cannot wear jeans and T-shirts while on duty, triggering protests.
In an order released on June 21, the department said despite earlier notices refraining employees from appearing in casual wear while on duty, people had continued to flout the norm.
The dresses looked "indecent and were against the dignity of the office", it said.
Labour Commissioner Giriraj Singh Kushwaha, who issued the order, told IANS: "It is just a suggestion to come to office in a dignified way. The dress should symbolize that the person is an employee in the office and not a visitor."
He said no disciplinary proceedings were mentioned for flouting the norms. "Hence it cannot be termed as a dress code rule," he added.
But the Rajasthan Karamchari Mahasangh is not happy. It has called the order "undemocratic". It vowed on Wednesday to get the order revoked. The Akhil Rajasthan Rajya Karamchari Samyukt Mahasangh said no such order can be issued in a democratic nation.
"We will submit a memorandum to the Labour Commissioner to revoke this order," the employee leader Gajendra Singh Rathore said.
The Rajasthan government had in March tried to impose a dress code for college students but it was revoked following protests.
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B'luru: Home Min. Dr. G. Parameshwara meets senior cops ahead of Chrismtas, New Year
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has directed police officers to initiate necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in Bengaluru.
The Minister held a meeting with senior police officers at the city police commissioner's office on Monday and highlighted that last year a proper security arrangement was made for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. “Since Bengaluru is a city that attracts attention around the world, security should be taken very responsibly without neglecting anything,” he said.
“In the backdrop of Christmas celebrations, there should be constant contact with the intelligence department. Greater emphasis should be placed on women's safety. Care should be taken to prevent minor accidents. Those celebrating the New Year should not be harassed. They should be provided with safety. Action should be taken against miscreants who cause trouble,” he said.
He also emphasized that during this critical period, city police officers and staff should not be granted leave except in cases where it is absolutely necessary and unavoidable. He warned that if any kind of accident occurs during Christmas and New Year celebrations, the concerned DCP, ACP, and inspector would be held responsible, and no excuses would be entertained.
Parmeshwara advised seeking assistance from BBMP, BMTC, BMRCL, the Health Department, and the Fire Department. Precautions should be taken to prevent fire accidents. Authorities were instructed to monitor incidents involving drunkenness, bike-wheeling miscreants, and individuals with previous criminal records. He also suggested arranging proper parking facilities for vehicles.
State Director General of Police Alok Mohan, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayanand, Additional Commissioner of CCB Division Dr. Chandragupta and Deputy Commissioners of Police and Assistant Commissioners of Police of all divisions were present during the meeting.
