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Assam Cabinet approves amendments to service rules, bars polygamy for officials
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:37 AM
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The Assam Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, introducing stricter disciplinary measures including provisions against polygamy for government employees.
The Assam state cabinet has given its nod to key amendments in the Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules. The decision aims to tighten the code of conduct for government employees and ensure stricter adherence to disciplinary norms within the state bureaucracy.
A notable inclusion in the revised rules is the provision regarding polygamy. The amendments seek to address personal conduct issues that may impact the integrity and discipline of the civil services. By incorporating such clauses, the state government intends to uphold higher standards of behavior among its officials.
The move reflects the administration's focus on maintaining order and professionalism within the state machinery. These changes will form part of the regulatory framework governing the service conditions and disciplinary actions applicable to Assam government employees.
A notable inclusion in the revised rules is the provision regarding polygamy. The amendments seek to address personal conduct issues that may impact the integrity and discipline of the civil services. By incorporating such clauses, the state government intends to uphold higher standards of behavior among its officials.
The move reflects the administration's focus on maintaining order and professionalism within the state machinery. These changes will form part of the regulatory framework governing the service conditions and disciplinary actions applicable to Assam government employees.