The Chhattisgarh government has taken a big decision regarding women’s safety. Those accused of molestation, rape etc. of girls and women will no longer get government jobs. An order in this regard was issued on Monday by the General Administration Department of the State Government.
On August 15 this year, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel had announced to ban those accused of molestation, rape etc. of girls and women from government jobs. He had said that maintaining the safety, respect and identity of women is our top priority.
In the instructions issued by the General Administration to all the departments, revenue board chairpersons, department heads, divisional commissioners, collectors, it has been said that such candidates, against whom there are cases of moral turpitude related to molestation of girls and women, rape etc., will not be considered for appointment in government service. Crimes which are registered under sections 354, 376, 376A, 376B, 376C, 376D, 509, 493, 496 and 498 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO Act), 2012, They should be banned from appointment to government services and posts till the final decision of the case is made. The state government has been asked to ensure strict compliance with the instructions.
