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11 July 2026

Assam government's proposed anti-polygamy service rules

The proposal involves specific amendments to service rules and welfare eligibility criteria, which directly relate to governance, civil service conduct, and the implementation of state welfare policies.

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Notes

  • Assam government proposes amending the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964.
  • Proposed amendment mandates dismissal from government service for employees found practising polygamy.
  • Proposal to make males practising polygamy ineligible for benefits under state government welfare schemes.
  • Proposal to make individuals convicted of criminal offences ineligible for benefits under notified welfare schemes.
  • Introduction of a 'green cess' on polluting industrial units and activities to fund environmental mitigation.
  • Green cess targets include stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, second-hand vehicle transfers, and commercial groundwater extraction.

Questions

  1. Discuss the implications of linking eligibility for government welfare schemes and public employment to personal conduct and criminal records. Analyze this in the context of administrative discipline and social welfare policy. 150 words
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  2. The introduction of environmental cesses on industrial activities reflects the 'polluter pays' principle. Examine the efficacy of such fiscal instruments in promoting sustainable development and mitigating environmental degradation in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'green cess' proposed by the Assam government is intended to be levied on which of the following?

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