Jammu & Kashmir Cracks Down on False Complaints Against Government Employees

In response to widespread harassment due to false complaints, the Jammu and Kashmir administration advised legal action against offenders. Government employees are urged to prosecute under the IPC. The circular also suggested actions against culpable publications and offered detailed mechanisms for complaint redressal to protect honest employees and uphold administrative efficiency.

In a robust move against the 'widespread harassment' of government employees, the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued a guideline advocating legal action against those lodging false complaints.

The administration urged government employees to pursue legal recourse under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to curb this growing menace. The directive further empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Police crime branch to initiate criminal proceedings against such offenders.

The advisory, circulated by the General Administration Department (GAD), identified 19 chronic offenders, including former employees, who repeatedly harass officials with fake grievances. Over the past six months, more than 7,000 complaints were verified as false. Comprehensive mechanisms were outlined to safeguard employees and ensure administrative efficacy.

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