MOs occupy specific postings without being shifted
Irfan Tramboo
Srinagar, Dec 15: The proper routing of files and other correspondences as per the rules and regulations issued by the Government continues to be a problem at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar due to which the normal administrative and academic function is affected.
An official told Excelsior that some of the officers in the administration of the GMC, Srinagar, are not ensuring the routing directly to the Administrator of the Institution who was given more administrative power by the Government after the duties and the responsibilities were outlined.
In this regard, the violations of the rules and regulations have been taken note of by the Administrator of the GMC, Srinagar who has now directed the concerned to ensure that the norms are followed in letter and spirit, failing which, the violations of the rules would be taken seriously.
The directives issued stated that for the officers to handle day-to-day administrative issues as well as other tasks-other than those of an academic or clinical research nature-the duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Administrator, Personnel Officer, and Administrative Officer of the GMC, Srinagar and Associated Hospital were defined.
Further, the directives issued by the Administrator of the Institute said that, as per laid down rules and regulations, it has been impressed upon that the desk officers of this institution shall route all the correspondences to the Administrator through Personnel Officer/ Administrative Officer.
The Administrator has stated that notwithstanding, clear and elaborate instructions, it has been observed by the undersigned that some desk officers of this institution are not routing files, papers, or correspondence to the Administrator of this institution, which, it said, is a clear deviation from the elaborative order issued by the Government, resulting in creating confusion for open disposal of different assignments/policies.
The non-adherence to the norms, it has been noted by the Administrator, results in affecting the routine work of the institution.
The directives stated that to enable the Principal/ Dean to devote more time to healthcare, Academics and Research, the desk officers are once again directed to refrain from such activity and follow the instructions in letter and spirit to bring accountability/discipline.
“However, it may be noted that violation; of these guidelines issued by the Government will be viewed seriously.”
Meanwhile, in a separate order issued by the Administrator, it has been impressed upon all the Medical Superintendents to make minimum use of those appointed under the Academic Arrangement Basis and Medical Officers for administrative functioning.
The directives also stated that it has been reported from different quarters that the Medical Officers from Health Department or Academic Arrangement Basis have mostly developed vested interests by remaining at a specific place/posting for a long time without being transferred, which it said, goes against the spirit of Administrative norms and amounts to trampling upon the rules and regulations.
It has been noted that the transfers being part of the service, are aimed at streamlining the system/inculcating a sense of discipline and that there is no option left with the competent authorities to take measures as per law for streamlining the system by transferring the personnel who have been occupying the chairs for a pretty long time.
It has also been stated that the concerned must not project the indispensable character of any officer/ official as the officers/ officials, because, “officials come and go and the system moves on.”
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