Assam government employees practising polygamy to face dismissal, says CM Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that amended service rules will disqualify employees found violating the Uniform Civil Code from future government jobs.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that government employees found practising polygamy will face dismissal from service and disqualification from future employment.
According to The Assam Tribune, the state government has amended the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules to include these stricter disciplinary measures.
Sarma stated that the amendment was added under Rule 7, Clause 6, to ensure strict punishment for such violations following the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam.
The Chief Minister said that if an employee is found to be practising polygamy, departmental proceedings will begin, leading to dismissal and a ban on future government service.
Sarma clarified that the UCC provisions in Assam apply to all religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam.
The announcement follows a Cabinet meeting and marks an effort to enforce the UCC within the state's government workforce.