Uttar Pradesh Government Takes Strict Stance on Protocol Violations
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a fresh and unequivocal warning to the state bureaucracy, explicitly threatening disciplinary action against officials who fail to include the names of Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs) on foundation stones and inaugural plaques for development projects. This directive marks a significant escalation in the administration's efforts to enforce established parliamentary decorum.
Official Communication Expresses Dissatisfaction
In a recent official communication dispatched to all additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and secretaries across departments, Principal Secretary of Parliamentary Affairs, JP Singh, conveyed the government's profound dissatisfaction with the recurring neglect of mandated protocols. Singh emphasized that despite multiple directives issued over recent months, numerous officials have failed to implement these orders "in letter and spirit."
The government has made it abundantly clear that the era of "gentle reminders" is conclusively over. Singh's letter explicitly states that any future lapses will be met with stringent departmental action under the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1956. "The state government would be bound to take action against the erring officials in case the directive is not followed in future," the letter categorically declared.
Strengthening Parliamentary Decorum and Representation
This decisive move is widely perceived as a fresh and vigorous bid to maintain parliamentary decorum and ensure proper courtesy is extended to all elected representatives. According to informed sources, the directive specifically focuses on ensuring that the names of MLCs are correctly and prominently inscribed on foundation stones within their respective home districts.
The order reinforces guidelines originally laid out in a foundational government order dated January 5, 2024, which the state government had already reiterated in November of the previous year. The overarching objective is to strengthen the vital link between public projects and the representatives serving those regions.
Addressing Legislator Grievances and Raising the Stakes
An official familiar with the matter explained that by rigorously reinforcing these guidelines, the state aims to ensure that the contributions and roles of MLCs are publicly and formally acknowledged during the rollout of critical infrastructure and welfare schemes. This fresh assertion of protocol by the UP government follows reported grievances from several legislators who felt sidelined or overlooked during high-profile project launches and inaugurations.
Sources indicate that by invoking the authoritative 1956 conduct rules, the administration seeks to substantially raise the stakes, effectively transforming what was once considered a mere courtesy into a mandatory administrative duty with serious consequences for non-compliance. This shift underscores the government's commitment to institutional respect for elected bodies and their members.
