THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government has implemented restrictions on the issuing salary certificates to state government employees. According to the new directive, employees who have monthly repayments exceeding their net salary will not be eligible to receive a salary certificate. The State Finance Department has been entrusted with the responsibility of taking action against employees who fall into the category of regular debtors.
This decision has been made in order to address concerns that employees burdened with significant debt may experience a decline in their work performance and potentially become a social nuisance. The imposition of this order is seen as a preventive measure by the state government. As a result, the finance department has instructed drawing officers not to issue salary certificates to employees whose debts surpass their ability to repay.
Furthermore, individuals whose monthly loan repayments exceed their available salary will not be issued salary certificates for further loan applications. Additionally, employees who have received a stop memo to halt the recovery process will also be ineligible for salary certificates. The restriction extends to employees whose loan repayment period exceeds their remaining period of service. Temporary employees and contract employees are also excluded from obtaining salary certificates, although employment certificates may be granted for other purposes.
In more severe cases, the finance department has recommended taking action, including the possible dismissal of government employees who become insolvent and have their salaries withheld in accordance with the provisions outlined in the code of conduct.
The department’s order emphasizes the importance of taking appropriate measures against individuals who fall into the category of regular debtors.
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