The Election Commission has made a proposal to the
Government to provide a suitable cooling off period for the Government
officers retiring or leaving Government service and joining a political
party in order to maintain their independence and neutrality in
functioning while in office. Giving this information in written reply to
a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Minister of Law &
Justice, said that the proposal is under consideration of the
Government.
Source : PIB Release, 23 April, 2013
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