Association questions DPH over gag order for govt. doctors
The Service Doctors and Post Graduates Association has challenged a gag order issued by the Director of Public Health, which prohibits government doctors from criticizing government policies. The association argues the order is an attempt to silence legitimate grievances regarding pay, promotions, and administrative delays.
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The conflict raises questions about the balance between professional conduct rules for civil servants and the right to advocate for workplace rights.
Association questions DPH over gag order for govt. doctors CHENNAI The Service Doctors and Post Graduates Association (SDPGA) has questioned the Director of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine for issuing a gag order on government doctors. The DPH had recently issued a circular stating that the employees of the directorate should not criticise the policies, schemes, and actions of the Central or State governments in public, through media, or at public meetings. The association asked in a statement issued whether the DPH had passed the gag order to prevent government doctors from questioning him on social media about Government Order (G.O.) 354, relating to pay and promotions. The G.O., issued in 2009, contains a clause for review in 2012, and thereafter every five years.
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