July 4, 2018:
Madras High Court has stated that Tamil Nadu Government should consider giving Policemen a day's holiday in a week like every government servant is entitled toWhy can't police be given a day's off? , so that they too can spend time with their families.
HC Judge, Justice N Kirubakaran while hearing a plea seeking abolition of orderly system in Police Force stated that,"Every government servant is entitled to a one-day holiday in a week so that they can spend time with their families, likewise why shouldn't the police personnel who don't get a weekly off?."
He further added that,"It will help them rejuvenate themselves and relieve them from stress".
HC Bench ordered Additional Advocate General P H Aravind Pandian to get instructions from higher authorities in this regard and directed him to mention from which date onwards they would like to implement the instructions.
Bench stated that,"This court holds that the government should take serious view of this matter in the interest of the police and take a decision," the judge said and posted the matter to July 12.
During the hearing, the judge also noted that the policemen were forced to work round the clock. They face stress and mental agony so do their family members.
Stating that this was one of the reasons for deviant activities of police officials, High Court stated that said a conducive atmosphere should be created for the policemen as it would help keep their morale high in the interest of society.
Source PTI
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