The Government of Uttar Pradesh has approved amendments to the Service Conduct Rules to enhance transparency in financial dealings and asset declarations of government employees.
The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, introducing stricter reporting requirements for investments and immovable property owned by state employees.
Mandatory Reporting for Large Investments
Under the revised rules, government employees will now be required to inform the competent authority if their investment in stocks, shares, or other financial instruments exceeds six months of their basic pay within a calendar year.
Previously, employees were required to report such investments if they exceeded one month of basic pay.
Officials said the revised threshold is intended to improve financial transparency while monitoring significant investments made by government personnel.
Annual Disclosure of Immovable Property
The state government has also amended rules related to declaration of immovable property, making disclosures more frequent.
Earlier, government employees were required to declare details of their immovable property once every five years.
Under the new provision, employees must now submit details of their immovable assets every year.
Aim to Improve Transparency and Accountability
According to officials, the amendments are designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in public service by ensuring that information about employees’ financial investments and property holdings is regularly updated.
The new rules are expected to help the government maintain better oversight of financial activities and assets of public servants in the state.
