Government firm on abolishing orderly system: Dr G Parameshwar

BELAGAVI: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar has categorically stated that there was no question of state government reconsidering its decision to abolish ‘orderly’ system in the police department. The recent decision had reportedly evoked concern among senior police officers, bureaucrats and politicians, who have been enjoying this facility for decades. Senior police officers were reportedly putting pressure on the government to reconsider its decision.

The Home Minister told Deccan Chronicle that “There is no question of reconsidering the abolition of orderly system. I am aware that officers are indirectly putting pressure on the government to reconsider it, but we are firm and would implement the decision at the earliest,” he said. At present police constables deputed under the orderly system for senior officers do menial tasks such as attending telephone calls, doing messenger service, accompanying officers during trips abroad, polishing shoes, ironing clothes, buying vegetables and grocery, mopping the floor, bathing pets, escorting children to schools and colleges, cooking and also serving liquor to VVIP visitors. Senior police officers opposed to abolition of orderly system contend that it would hamper departmental works. They argue that orderlies are aware about the functioning of department and work schedule of officers. To maintain confidentiality about the department related works, orderly system was necessary, they point out.

Former DGP, Ajaykumar Singh told said, “It is a good move and I welcome the government’s decision. Since decades, police officers, bureaucrats and politicians have been keeping orderly system, it must be withdrawn immediately,” he said. “Government must make alternative arrangements, including allowance to police officers on round-the-clock duties. For SPs, Commissioner of Police and Deputy Commissioner of Police, who are on round-the-clock duty, orderlies were of help. Hence the government must consider providing alternative arrangements to these officers,” he said.