Representing various political parties, several retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Central officers and Civil Society members, a joint memorandum signed by Members of Parliament has been submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday demanding not to proceed with amendments to IAS Cadre Rules.

In a joint statement by Jawhar Sircar and Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, the MPs said, "We need to initiate action against Governors in opposition-ruling states, particularly in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra for interfering in day to day administration, criticising constitutional authorities including Chief Ministers, Speaker, State Election Commission."

The Centre has proposed an amendment to the IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954, which would enable it to post IAS officers on central deputation, bypassing reservations of state governments.

(With inputs from agencies)