Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Dept mandates prior permission for officials to meet minister

The Madhya Pradesh Water Resources Department issued a new directive requiring any employee or officer to secure written permission before seeking a meeting with the state water resources minister. The rule, announced this week, is intended to streamline official interactions and avoid unscheduled visits that could disrupt departmental operations. Department officials were instructed to forward all meeting requests through the senior administrative office, which will grant or deny clearance based on relevance and timing. The department warned that any staff member who appears without the required permission will be subject to disciplinary action under existing service regulations. The directive applies to all grades of personnel, from senior engineers to junior clerical staff, and is effective immediately.