Bribery Case / Odisha Revenue Dept ACS urges officials to uphold integrity after ORS officer caught in bribery case
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Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department Additional Chief Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee urged all officers and employees to uphold transparency, integrity, sensitivity and public service as their highest priorities, following an incident in which a young Odisha Revenue Service officer was caught by Vigilance on bribery allegations.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department Additional Chief Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee has urged all officers and employees to uphold transparency, integrity, sensitivity and public service as their highest priorities, following an incident in which a young Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officer was caught by Vigilance on bribery allegations.
In a letter addressed to officials and employees of the department, Padhee said the incident had deeply saddened and distressed him. He called upon all personnel to treat it as a warning and strengthen their commitment to ethics, honesty and transparency in public service to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Emphasising the responsibility that comes with government service, the senior official said a government job was not merely a means of livelihood but also an opportunity to serve the public.
He also cautioned against judging the performance and reputation of the entire department based on an isolated incident, expressing confidence that the majority of its officers and employees were serving people with dedication, integrity and commitment.
In a letter addressed to officials and employees of the department, Padhee said the incident had deeply saddened and distressed him. He called upon all personnel to treat it as a warning and strengthen their commitment to ethics, honesty and transparency in public service to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Emphasising the responsibility that comes with government service, the senior official said a government job was not merely a means of livelihood but also an opportunity to serve the public.
He also cautioned against judging the performance and reputation of the entire department based on an isolated incident, expressing confidence that the majority of its officers and employees were serving people with dedication, integrity and commitment.
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Padhee said he was personally committed to discharging his responsibilities as an administrative officer with integrity, discipline and transparency. He called for a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption and urged officials to follow established rules and discharge their duties without negligence.
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The letter also stressed the need to foster a healthy and positive work environment across the department. Officials at different levels were urged to maintain mutual respect, cooperation and a strong sense of duty while making the best use of their skills and capabilities to meet public expectations.
Calling for collective efforts to build a transparent, dedicated and citizen-centric administration, Padhee said maintaining public trust in the Revenue Department and upholding its dignity and reputation were the shared responsibilities of all employees.
“Let us be conscientious, keep our humanity alive and remember that the trust of the public is our greatest asset,” he said in his message.
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The letter also stressed the need to foster a healthy and positive work environment across the department. Officials at different levels were urged to maintain mutual respect, cooperation and a strong sense of duty while making the best use of their skills and capabilities to meet public expectations.
Calling for collective efforts to build a transparent, dedicated and citizen-centric administration, Padhee said maintaining public trust in the Revenue Department and upholding its dignity and reputation were the shared responsibilities of all employees.
“Let us be conscientious, keep our humanity alive and remember that the trust of the public is our greatest asset,” he said in his message.
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