Reasi 03 September :- On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik, IAS, explanations have been sought from several officers and officials who were found unauthorizedly absent from duty amid the ongoing relief operations.
In view of the inclement weather conditions, the District Administration Reasi has been engaged in relief and restoration operations across the district under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner. To ensure uninterrupted functioning of essential services, the General Administration Department (GAD) as well as the District Administration had already cancelled all leaves of officers and officials.
Despite these clear instructions, it has come to the Administration’s notice that 13 persons, including district/sectoral officers and officials among them eight Block Development Officers (BDOs), the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, one Medical Officer from Dharmari, one Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), and one Senior Assistant from Mahore Sub-Division left their stations without seeking permission from the competent authority. Such conduct amounts to serious dereliction of duty and a violation of government directives.
The concerned officials have been directed to submit explanations for their absence from duty amid the ongoing relief operations.
The District Administration Reasi has reiterated that strict disciplinary measures will be enforced against any officer or employee found violating orders, especially at a time when their services are vital for ongoing relief and restoration efforts.
