JAMMU, Apr 19: In a strict action against absenteeism, 14 employees have been suspended and 21 others have been issued show-cause notices in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The move comes after surprise inspections were conducted by officials who found a significant number of employees absent from their duty stations without any valid reason.
The suspended employees will not receive their salaries for the period of their absence, and further disciplinary action may be taken against them. The show-cause notices have been issued to the absent employees asking them to explain their absence from duty within a stipulated time frame.
The district administration has emphasized the importance of punctuality and regular attendance of employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services.