Dileep wrote:Ever heard of "personal staff" of ministers? They also become government employees upon appointment.Sanku wrote: So no, a person who had not taken an oath of office, can not see files and noting and such details, can not be given government work etc etc. When the rule has to be subverted, institutions like NAC which are semi govt have to be created. Even then they are limited in power to what they can see.
There was a big controversy recently in the "Sikular State of Kerala" that everyone with a cabinet position, including the "cheap whiff" who has absolutely nothing to do, have hired 30 chamchas as personal staff.
Yes they do. The personal staff also take a oath btw.
My understanding is that in the central govt, there are strict guidelines for how many you can hire and which level.
Most are at Personal secy level. Two are allowed I think. They are typically domain specialists.
For Amit Shah etc, these would be seen as a step down btw. Also binds tightly.