Supreme Court warns staff of immediate action over corruption, orders strict discipline
Late arrival and leaving without permission will be treated as misconduct
The Supreme Court administration has warned that immediate action will be taken against any official or employee if evidence of corruption is found, as part of a renewed drive to enforce discipline and transparency inside the judiciary.
In a notice issued today (8 January) and signed by Registrar General Md Habibur Rahman Siddiqi, the court announced a series of mandatory directives aimed at curbing misconduct and restoring efficiency in official work.
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The administration said all officials and employees must report to their workplaces at 9am in line with the official timetable and may not leave before the scheduled time without prior approval from the appropriate authority.
Late arrival and leaving without permission will be treated as "misconduct," and those responsible will face departmental action, according to the notice.
Employees have also been instructed to remain at their desks throughout office hours and ensure that no official work remains pending.
To ensure security within the Supreme Court premises, the notice referred to Chapter XVIA, Rule 3(4), which prohibits any person, including lawyers and court staff, from taking part in processions, slogans, campaigns, meetings, or demonstrations inside the court complex.
The carrying of any legal or illegal weapons, explosives, or narcotics within the premises has been completely banned. In the interest of traffic management, vehicles and rickshaws may only be parked in designated areas.
The administration has also made formal dress mandatory during office hours and instructed all staff to carry their official identity cards and keep them visible to ensure institutional transparency.
Reaffirming its stance, the Supreme Court said it follows a "zero tolerance" policy against corruption and strictly prohibits any form of financial transaction or unethical benefit with service seekers.
If evidence of corruption is found against any official or employee, immediate and strict action will be taken in accordance with the relevant rules, the notice said.
To ensure compliance, regular monitoring has been put in place, with branch heads and assistant registrars overseeing attendance registers and dress code.
Deputy registrars will also conduct surprise inspections to ensure the directives are being properly enforced. The Supreme Court administration said the instructions have taken effect immediately.
