Sir — It is a startling revelation that over 50 per cent of Indian Administrative Service and other Central Service officers in equal number have never cared to declare their assets. What is surprising is that the Government too has failed to take note of the failure of the officers in not submitting the declaration of their assets. In the case of Government employees, if the assets and liabilities statement is not submitted in the month of February/March, the salary is not paid. The law should be more rigorous in the case of IAS and other Central Service officers.