Civil servant requests permission to commit suicide -

Ananova ^ | October 22, 2003

[UnklGene]

Civil servant requests permission to commit suicide -

An Indian civil has asked his superiors for permission to kill himself in protest at what he claims is a corrupt and bureaucratic system.

Vinod Shukla, under secretary in the finance department in Madyha Pradesh, sought permission of the Governor and the Chief Minister to commit suicide, reports the Hindustan Times.

Mr Shukla, from Bhopal, said: "I am fed up with the present system where honest officers are being sidelined for reasons best known to the higher ups.

"I am mentally prepared for the final act," he said.

The Governor's office has written to the principal secretaries in home, finance and general administration departments to inquire into the legality of the matter and whether or not suicide is a work place issue.

An answer is expected in 3-5 years.

[tbpiper]

asked his superiors for permission to kill himself

I wonder how much trouble he'd be in if he killed himself without permission?

[Own Drummer]

DEEP trouble. For destruction of State property, of course.

[KarlInOhio]

The Governor's office has written to the principal secretaries in home, finance and general administration departments to inquire into the legality of the matter and whether or not suicide is a work place issue.

An answer is expected in 3-5 years.

He should have greased the right palms to speed up the paperwork.

[RichInOC]

"Dear Mr Shukla:

"We deeply regret that we will be unable to approve your request for terminal leave at this time, due to ongoing staff shortages.

"Sincerely..."

[Jonah Hex]

It depends upon whether he put it under "Goals and Objectives for the Year".

[exit82]

"Yes, you may kill yourself, but first you must pay the appropriate fee. Cash only,please."