Bihar Government via notification is all set to end the services of non- performing employees aged 50 years and above. As per the notification their service records will be reviewed and if found that they are non-performing employees they can be issued 3 months prior notice before termination of services under Section (74 A) of the Bihar Services Act.

As per the notification “As per Section (74 A) of the Bihar Services Act Bihar Government, can terminate the services of a non- performing employee who have completed 21 years of Service from the first appointment date or 25 years of services in total  whichever is applicable”. As per section 74 (b) ii of the same act, the employee will be given a notice of 3 months before the termination or will be paid 3 Months’ salary and perks in lieu of the notice whichever deemed necessary or such notices can be issued to any person attaining 50 Years of age or above as per the discretion of the government in the public interest”

The government is serious to get rid of employees who have a questionable track record. All these are being in the name of public interest. However, according to an official, on a condition of anonymity, says “these draconian laws would give state limitless powers to keep employees who can serve their motive and propaganda”

However, such notification has been issued recently by the DoPT as well. As per the notification issued by the Department of Training and Personnel (DoPT) asked all government departments for monthly reports on the number of officials whose services were ended, and the number whose performance was reviewed. The DoPT reports directly to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and coordinates issues of all central government personnel, especially on issues concerning recruitment, training, career development and retirement.

“The government is serious to get rid of deadwood, especially those officers who have a questionable track record,” said a senior government official who did not want to be identified, explaining the order. “The government has the right to retire {personnel} if it is necessary to do so in public interest.” According to Pension Rules, the review of whether an official is fit to continue to work should happen “six months” before the official attains the age of 50 and 55 years.