<<–2/”>a href=”https://exam.pscnotes.com/5653-2/”>p>The Girglani Committee, officially known as the "One Man Commission on the Implementation of Presidential Order on Public Services, 1975 and Implementation of G.O. Ms. No. 610," was established in 2001 by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu. Headed by J.M. Girglani, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, this single-member commission was tasked with a crucial mandate.
Mandate of the Committee
The primary mandate of the Girglani Committee was twofold:
To examine the implementation of the Presidential Order on Public Services, 1975. This order dealt with the allocation of government employees between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the two regions that comprised the state at that time.
To investigate the implementation of G.O. Ms. No. 610. Issued in 1985, this government order aimed to regulate the transfer of employees between the two regions, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of the workforce.
Historical Context
The formation of the Girglani Committee was rooted in a long-standing dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the allocation of government jobs and Resources. The Presidential Order of 1975 and G.O. 610 were intended to address these concerns, but their implementation had been plagued by controversies and allegations of bias.
The issue had gained renewed prominence in the early 2000s due to the growing demand for a separate Telangana state. The perceived injustice in the distribution of government jobs was seen as a key grievance by the proponents of statehood.
Findings of the Committee
The Girglani Committee submitted its interim report in October 2001 and the final report in September 2004. The reports highlighted several irregularities and shortcomings in the implementation of the Presidential Order and G.O. 610.
Some of the key findings were:
Violation of the Presidential Order: The committee found that the order had been violated in several instances, with employees being transferred or posted in violation of the prescribed norms.
Non-implementation of G.O. 610: The committee observed that G.O. 610 had not been implemented effectively, leading to an imbalance in the distribution of employees between the two regions.
Discrimination against Telangana: The committee concluded that there was a systematic bias against Telangana in the allocation of government jobs, with a disproportionate number of employees from Andhra region being posted in Telangana.
Lack of transparency: The committee noted that the process of employee transfers and postings lacked transparency, leading to allegations of favoritism and Corruption.
Recommendations of the Committee
Based on its findings, the Girglani Committee made several recommendations to rectify the situation. These included:
Strict implementation of the Presidential Order and G.O. 610: The committee recommended that these orders be implemented in letter and spirit to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of employees.
Repatriation of employees: The committee suggested that employees who had been posted in violation of the orders be repatriated to their native regions.
Review of recruitment and promotion policies: The committee recommended a review of these policies to address the concerns of discrimination against Telangana.
Establishment of a grievance redressal mechanism: The committee proposed setting up a mechanism to address the grievances of employees regarding transfers and postings.
Impact of the Committee
The Girglani Committee's reports had a significant impact on the discourse surrounding the Telangana statehood movement. The findings validated the grievances of the people of Telangana and provided them with ammunition to intensify their demand for a separate state.
The committee's recommendations, however, were not fully implemented by the government. This led to further resentment among the people of Telangana and fueled the statehood agitation.
Legacy of the Committee
The Girglani Committee's work, though not immediately fruitful, served as a crucial reference point in the subsequent discussions and negotiations on the Telangana issue. The committee's findings and recommendations were cited by various stakeholders to highlight the injustices faced by Telangana and to advocate for a fair and equitable solution.
The committee's legacy also lies in its meticulous documentation of the irregularities and discrimination in the implementation of government orders. This documentation served as a valuable resource for researchers and activists working on the Telangana issue.
The Girglani Committee's work, while limited in its immediate impact, played a significant role in shaping the discourse on the Telangana issue. Its findings and recommendations, though not fully implemented, served as a valuable reference point in the subsequent discussions and negotiations. The committee's legacy lies in its meticulous documentation of the irregularities and discrimination, which continues to be a valuable resource for researchers and activists.