Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police Department has moved to enforce stricter transparency norms, warning that the salaries of nearly 42% of its personnel may be withheld for January if they fail to submit details of their movable and immovable assets within the stipulated deadline. The directive follows a statewide review that revealed significant non-compliance with mandatory property disclosure rules.
According to official records, only 58% of police personnel across the state have so far uploaded complete details of their assets on the Manav Sampada portal, the government’s human resource management platform. The remaining 42% have either failed to submit the information or have uploaded incomplete data, prompting the administration to initiate corrective action.
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Clear instructions have now been issued that property details must be uploaded by January 31. Personnel who comply within the deadline will have their January salaries released, while those who fail to do so face the prospect of their pay being withheld until compliance is ensured. The move is aimed at enforcing accountability and ensuring adherence to service rules already in force.
The directive draws reference from an earlier government order issued this month, which reiterated the obligation of all government employees, including police personnel, to disclose their assets annually. Departments have been reminded that property disclosure is not a formality but a mandatory requirement linked to salary disbursement and service records.
Letters outlining the instructions have been circulated to all units, including police commissioners’ offices, zonal and range headquarters, district police offices and departmental heads. Supervisory officers have been directed to personally monitor compliance among their subordinates and ensure that pending disclosures are completed within the given timeframe.
Officials familiar with the matter said the low compliance rate raised concerns at the headquarters level, particularly given repeated reminders issued earlier. The latest directive is being viewed as a firm step to end delays and reinforce the importance of financial transparency within the force.
Under existing service rules, police personnel are required to declare details of land, houses, flats, vehicles, investments and other assets owned by them and their immediate family members. Any change in asset status is also required to be updated periodically on the portal. Failure to do so can invite disciplinary action in addition to financial penalties.
Sources said the salary-linked enforcement mechanism was introduced after earlier advisories failed to yield the desired response. By directly tying compliance to pay release, the department hopes to achieve near-total submission of asset details before the deadline.
At the district level, officers have been instructed to organise facilitation where needed, including technical assistance for personnel facing difficulties in uploading details online. Despite this, responsibility for timely submission has been placed squarely on individual employees.
The move has sparked discussion within police circles, with some personnel citing lack of awareness or technical issues as reasons for delay. However, senior officials have maintained that the requirement has been in place for years and that sufficient time and reminders have already been provided.
The enforcement of property disclosure rules is part of a broader push by the state administration to promote transparency and integrity across government services. Similar instructions have been issued to other departments in recent months, with salary withholding emerging as a key compliance tool.
With just days left before the deadline, police personnel who have not yet uploaded their asset details are expected to rush to complete the process to avoid disruption in salary payments. Departmental monitoring is set to continue until full compliance is achieved.
Authorities have made it clear that there will be no blanket extensions and that only those who meet the deadline will be eligible for salary release. Further action may follow in cases of prolonged non-compliance.
As the January 31 cutoff approaches, the focus remains firmly on ensuring that every member of the force adheres to the disclosure norms, reinforcing the message that transparency is no longer optional but a condition of service.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
