Our Correspondent
KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 13
A day-long training event about Nagaland Government Servants Conduct Rules of 1968, and the Nagaland Services Discipline & Appeal Rule of 1967, was conducted for officers and staff members of the department of Rural Development on Friday, November 13.
The event was conducted in the conference hall of the Rural Development department in Kohima town.
The resource person for the training, deputy director Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Dr. Hovithal N Sothu highlighted the importance of maintaining proper office timing as the salary of a government employee is framed accordingly.
He reminded the officers and staff about the importance of rules and regulations, which all the government servants are expected to maintain with absolute integrity and devotion to duty.
He asked them to keep in mind that they are appointed in the interest of the public and not for their personal interests.
Dr. Sothu also stressed on significant issues relating to employment of close relatives of government servants in private undertakings, enjoying government patronage, use of government vehicles, discussion of policy or action of government, acceptance of employment during leave, consumption of intoxicating drinks and other substances etc during office hours.
He also challenged the officers to be role models for their subordinates and not to do anything unbecoming of a government official.
Earlier, during the introductory session, additional director RD, Hilo Semp called upon all the officers and staff of the department to be aware of the basic rules and regulations
He expressed hope that the training will help and enhance their knowledge in discharging the day to day office work.
The day long training concluded with vote of thanks by deputy director RD, Neibou Sekhose.
