The Supreme Court some years ago had very rightly observed that governance would not have faced a chaotic situation had the bureaucracy not allowed itself -- the "steel frame" of the State -- to be rusted.
In Goa this steel frame has rusted beyond recognition. We lack a neutral bureaucracy. What we are seeing is an utterly rusted frame, which has been torn to pieces, broken, mangled, crushed and its very backbone languishing in impotence.
The frequent transfer of government officers for no logical reason or purpose is disruptive and adds to the confusion making it difficult for officials to administer smoothly. In the interest of Good Governance, this administrative circus must stop immediately.
The string of reversal of orders and circulars issued by the government only exposes a total collapse of governance in the state.
The bureaucrats have to be allowed to function in accordance with law and be able to apply their experience and expertise independent of political interference or pressure.
Every decision by the government has to be well thought out and carefully considered. This will minimize the recurring embarrassing situations that this Government suffers from the erosion of trust that the people have in any decisions this Government takes.
