IAS probationer's ‘use of board and amber light' lands him in soup, Odisha govt orders probe
In a letter to the Kalahandi collector, the general administration department noted the officer's use of a vehicle fitted with a board 'IAS probationer Kalahandi' along with amber (yellow) light.
'It's not known under which circumstances the IAS probationer is using such facilities. You are, therefore, requested to furnish a report in this matter to this department at the earliest,' said the GA department letter.
While the state government has not named the officer, Kalahandi collector Sachin Pawar didn't respond to calls for a comment on the issue.
The IAS probationers are governed by the Indian Administrative Service (Probation) Rules, 1954, which outline the rules for their training, evaluation, and conduct during the probationary period. These rules emphasize a two-year probationary period, which can be extended by the government, and include rigorous training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) and in the relevant state.
According to the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, probationers are expected to maintain high standards of discipline, integrity, and conduct. The amber lights on vehicles are used for emergency and specialised situations and not for general use by the All-India Service Officers.
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