Recent directive for 16 senior IPS officers to sign attendance register sparks debate over discipline and self-esteem
By NSB.News
Mangalagiri : A peculiar directive issued by the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) has stirred controversy among All India Services officers across various cadres and batches. The order, dated 12.08.2024, mandates that approximately 16 IPS officers, holding ranks from DGP to SP and currently awaiting posting orders, sign an attendance register kept in the office’s waiting room. The directive also requires these officers to sign out before leaving for the day, emphasizing their readiness to address urgent tasks assigned by the DGP.
The officers affected by this order include:
P S R Anjaneyulu (IPS: 1992: AP) – DGP
P V Sunil Kumar (IPS: 1993: AP) – DGP
N Sanjay (IPS: 1996: AP) – Additional DGP
Kanthi Rana Tata (IPS: 2004: AP) – IG
G Pala Raju (IPS: 2005: AP) – IG
Kolli Raghuram Reddy (IPS: 2006: AP) – IG
R N Ammi Reddy (IPS: 2009: AP) – DIG
Ch Vijaya Rao (IPS: 2010: AP) – DIG
Vishal Gunni (IPS: 2010: AP) – DIG
Anburajan K K N (IPS: 2011: AP) – SP
Y Ravi Shankar Reddy (IPS: AP) – SP
Y Rishanth Reddy (IPS: 2016: AP) – SP
K Raghuveera Reddy (IPS: 2016: AP) – SP
P Parmeshwar Reddy (IPS) – SP
P Joshua (IPS) – SP
Krishna Kanth Patel (IPS: 2018: AP) – SP
This unusual order has faced backlash from a segment of IPS officers from other states, who describe it as an unexpected and regrettable move. Critics argue that such measures undermine the inherent discipline, trust, and mutual respect crucial to the effective functioning of police forces. They assert that a rigid, bookish approach is often inadequate for addressing the complexities of law enforcement, where verbal instructions and trust play a vital role.
Another viewpoint expresses concern over the impact of such orders on officers’ self-esteem and their public perception during significant events and emergencies.
In defense, sources from Indianmandarins reveal that the DGP’s decision was driven by practical constraints. Many officers awaiting posting orders reside in Hyderabad rather than the headquarters, which led to this measure. Although other solutions, such as suggesting accommodation at the IPS officers’ guest house in Vijayawada, were possible, the DGP opted for this directive to ensure the officers’ availability for urgent tasks.
