The Federal Government has implemented the Civil Servants Efficiency andDiscipline Rules 2020.
According to the notification, government officials, employees, as well astheir family members and relatives will also be held accountable if theyare in violation of the law.
The rules and regulations include refunds for corruption, demotions anddismissals, and involvement in or facilitation of subversive activities,suspicious activities, and disclosure of government information would alsobe a violation of the law.
The corrupt property, plebiscite, the return of assets, or handing over togovernment custody will also be considered a violation of the law and canbe investigated and prosecuted.
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Political affiliation, support of civil servants while putting pressure onthe government directly or through any means would be considered as aviolation; including suspension of annual increment for three years,reduction in salary and disqualification for three years, and sent on leavebut will be suspended from the date of arrest if involved in criminal cases.
The competent officer may punish violations of security and sensitivematters without conducting an investigation, however, show cause notices,charges and details of punishments must be provided.