Why not induct them as Under Secretaries or Deputy Secretaries? Get familiar with the nitty gritty of government functioning and then compete on merit with the home-grown officers of organized services . And,why only as Joint Secretary , not lower?
Let me demystify the ulterior motive. Politically mischievous and self-protective. It is common knowledge that any officer equivalent to the rank of Joint Secretary and above, cannot be prosecuted by anti- corruption agencies including the CBI, without the prior approval of competent authority. The Supreme Court struck down Section 6A(1) (a) and Section 6A(1) (b) of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (Act) as unconstitutional. But,the ruling dispensation over-ruled every thing including recommendation of ARC-II.The status quo ante was restored to protect all lateral entrants. No fear of Prevention of Corruption Act, arrest,raids,prosecution, chargesheets by CBI.
My Baap Culture
All illegalities flow from political conspiracy in cohoot with the corrupt ,pliable bureaucrats; ever ready to prostrate before the political class in lieu of coveted postings as quid pro quo. These officers will soon be joined by their distant cousins, sorry, domain experts from the private turf. All are happy.The business tycoons,the most.
The honest bureaucrats are in a bind,speechless,clueless.
What “domain expertise”,is sought to be attracted by the Centre, one wonders ? There is no dearth of talented officers in the country specializing in different fields : Economics, Statistics, Finance, army of chartered and cost accountants, pool of technical officers and IT professionals.
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