Having resigned from the position of SDM to join Congress in Madhya Pradesh, Nisha Bangre now yearns to return to her governmental duties after an unsuccessful bid for a legislative assembly ticket from Betul's Amla constituency. The scenario evokes curiosity about the possibilities for former government officials to re-enter their roles post-resignation. Let's explore the intricacies of bureaucracy's rules on this matter.
Abhishek Singh, a former UP cadre IAS officer, made headlines after failing to secure a BJP ticket - his transition from civil service to the political gamble caught significant attention. Recent acceptance of Singh’s resignation by the UP government sparked speculations of his potential political debut, although BJP’s candidate list revealed a different picture, handing the Jaunpur ticket to Kripa Shankar Singh.
Social media buzzed with inquiries about Singh's next move—whether he'd return to civil service or continue toiling for the party. If you're wondering about the rules regarding government job reinstatement, here's what you need to know. Once resigned, a government employee generally cannot reclaim their previous position, as per the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. Moreover, engaging with a political party or electioneering while holding a government office is off-limits unless you resign first. Post-resignation affiliations with a political entity can permanently close doors to a prior government role.
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The Possibility of Resignation Withdrawal Within 90 Days
According to the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, Clause Rule 5 Clause A, one can retract their resignation and return to their government position if not already accepted by the authorities—you have a 90-day window for All India Services like the IAS or IPS. Singh's annum case now hangs on this nuance as he resigned in October 2023, and it took five months for the government to accept it. Thus, the door is now shut for his return to IAS. Similarly, former SDM of Madhya Pradesh, Nisha Bangre, is ineligible to return to her post as her resignation was acknowledged back in October 2023.
The Exception of Shah Faisal
IAS Shah Faisal stands out as a remarkable exception to the rule about rejoining government service after a political stint. Topping the civil service exam in the 2010 batch, Faisal left his IAS job five years ago to join politics in Jammu & Kashmir. However, since his resignation was not accepted, he made headlines by returning to the civil workforce five years later, highlighting the slivers of hope for those caught in similar dilemmas.
