Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (SS)

Bengaluru, Jun 8: The government of Karnataka has warned of strict action against staff if they do not respond to requests, complaints and issues raised by senior citizens during their visits to government offices.

A circular by the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms has been issued in this regard on Tuesday, June 7, to all the department heads and employees.

The circular says that the government employees should treat the senior citizens visiting the respective offices with respect by offering them seats to sit. The circular says that their requests should be given top priority and added that despite this circular the government had received complaints that the senior citizens were not treated well when they visited the offices.

If complaints of disrespect to senior citizens’ requests or failure to take up their issues come to the notice of the officials, the government has warned of strict disciplinary action against such staff members, the circular stated.

The circular: