Kerala: IAS, IPS officers barred from accepting private awards without permission

Kerala Chief Secretary V P Joy (IAS:1987:KL) has directed all IAS and IPS officials in the state not to accept awards from private organisations or individuals without state government permission.

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Kerala Chief Secretary V P Joy (IAS:1987:KL) has directed all IAS and IPS officials in the state not to accept awards from private organisations or individuals without state government permission. According to the order, such officials must now apply through the General Administration Department for sanctions. It was stated in the order that if an official fails to follow the procedures, strict action will be taken against them.

Following a protest by a section of Kerala Police officials over an IAS official receiving an award from a private organization for effective management of devotees at a prominent temple in the state, the directive was issued.