Bengaluru, June 26: Warning Excise department officials he would not be mute witness if they try to tarnish image of the government, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today said law will be formulated to transfer Excise department officials to other departments if need be.
Holding a review meeting of the Excise Department at Vidhana Soudha, the CM said, “If you function with dignity, the government’s dignity is enhanced. If you do anything that damages the government’s dignity, we will not sit idle and watch. Do not assume that the staff and officials of the Excise department cannot be transferred to another department. If needed, there are also opportunities to bring about the legal changes necessary to carry out transfers. I am giving you clear instructions to work with great caution.”
“I will not tolerate anyone, or any attempt, that brings a bad name to the government. After the AIB system was newly implemented in the Department, growth has occurred at the expected level. It has been decided to put 574 new licenses up for e-auction. Provide the facility to pay the license renewal amount in two instalments,” he told the officials.
“I have seen reports on how the Department is functioning in neighbouring states. We must strive to reach the target set for the Department. If you work with dignity, the department’s dignity is preserved. If the department’s dignity is preserved, the government’s dignity is enhanced. Display the professionalism that lifts up government’s dignity. Otherwise, strict action becomes unavoidable,” he called on the officials.
