To recognise the services of the prison department personnel, the State Government on Wednesday instituted a system of award of ‘DG’s Disc’ to the employees in various ranks.
The personnel, who have rendered spectacular meritorious service, would get the award every year. Maximum 20 personnel would get the award.
The Director General of Prisons, who is also Director of Correctional Services, would award the Discs. He has been allowed to give the award anytime during the year as and when an exceptional performance comes to light.
The DG’s Disc shall be awarded irrespective of the cash or other awards/rewards given to a person in the same year.
The decision to award the DG’s Disc will be taken by the DG and details of the spectacular meritorious service would be reduced in writing and would be certified by a Prison Officer, who has the direct knowledge of the rendering of such service. The certificate would also be countersigned by a superior Prison Officer, the Home Department said.
If an employee, who was selected for DG’s Disc, is subsequently suspended or proceeded against for any misconduct or anything adverse comes to the notice before receiving the Disc, he would not be allowed to receive the Disc.
The DG’s Disc would be made of German silver. The sample DG’s Disc recommended by the State Prison Headquarters would be finalised after approval of the Government. The fund required for the award would be met from the existing budget provision under the unit contingency.