In the past, it had become one status symbol for retired bureaucrats to write their biography or book of their experiences. The erstwhile governments were criticized on many occasions after coming out many things in open with the book, sources say. DOPT, the controlling ministry of the government has issued an order that henceforth no one is allowed to write books or biography without the approval of their ministry. Sources say order further says that defaulters are likely to lose all post-retirement benefits even pension. This is probably to stop criticism of present policies by any bureaucrats after retirement because in service they are not allowed and after also banned to pen their views and thoughts, sources say?