public sector

The Centre has issued a fresh set of norms to govern the conduct of central PSU employees, which bars them from political activities and criticising government policies or actions.

The rules will impact over 12 lakh employees working in state-owned firms.

The 'Consolidated Model Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules for CPSEs' also prescribes that employees must not accept any gifts refrain from consuming any intoxicating drink or drug in a public place, not appear in a public place in a state of intoxication, or use any intoxicating drink or drug to excess.

As the likely date for submission of 7 the CPC recommendation to Government is approaching, discussions regarding revised pay and comparison between salary levels of Private Employees and PSU employees are gaining momentum.