Bangalore: Babus have been told to respect netas. In a circular issued by chief secretary Sudhakar Rao on Wednesday, all department officials have been directed to respect and give patient hearing to elected representatives when they visit government offices.
The circular states: "If legislators seek information over telephone or in person, officials must treat them with respect.
In addition, officials should note down suggestions and implement them.If suggestions do not comply with the law, officials need to explain the same.''