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Whatever maybe the reasons for opening the Government to Public to directly at the level of Joint Secretary to start with, I welcome it. The Opposition may cry that the ruling government may have hidden agenda behind it. But, I welcome it, because, at last the Government has realised that Experts are available outside the IAS pool also. It was neglected for the past 70 years which has costed the country very dearly.
There has been traditional partnership between the permanent civil service and elected government, as custodians of public resources and governance.
That equilibrium will now be disturbed.Difference between contract employees and regular Government servants is that latter get benefits as well as responsibilities of Article 309 of Constitution. No doubt some extremely talented individuals could be applying now for lateral entry. But, that may not ensure team spirit in civil service as a whole, considering the fact that this group would be perceived by the rest as mercenaries with no long term interests. Finally, in terms of protecting the role of Institutions, the lateral entry group would be less equipped.
Whatever maybe the reasons for opening the Government to Public to directly at the level of Joint Secretary to start with, I welcome it. The Opposition may cry that the ruling government may have hidden agenda behind it. But, I welcome it, because, at last the Government has realised that Experts are available outside the IAS pool also. It was neglected for the past 70 years which has costed the country very dearly.
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There has been traditional partnership between the permanent civil service and elected government, as custodians of public resources and governance.
That equilibrium will now be disturbed.Difference between contract employees and regular Government servants is that latter get benefits as well as responsibilities of Article 309 of Constitution. No doubt some extremely talented individuals could be applying now for lateral entry. But, that may not ensure team spirit in civil service as a whole, considering the fact that this group would be perceived by the rest as mercenaries with no long term interests. Finally, in terms of protecting the role of Institutions, the lateral entry group would be less equipped.