New Govt Mandate: Reach Office on Time or Lose Half-Day Pay! – Finance & Banking Blogs

Date:

Share post:


banner

In an effort to address the issue of employees arriving late to work, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) within the Indian government has instructed all employees, including senior officers, to arrive at the office no later than 9:15 am and mark their attendance using the biometric system.

A report states that staff members have been informed that if they fail to report to work on time, they will lose half a day of casual leave. The use of the biometric attendance system has been emphasized over the traditional register-based system.

The circular also states that if an employee is unable to attend the office on a particular day, they must inform their superiors in advance and apply for casual leave.

The DoPT has directed senior officers to monitor the attendance and punctuality of employees in their respective sections. While central government offices are open from 9 am to 5:30 pm, it is widely known that staff members often arrive late and leave early, even in departments that deal with the public, causing inconvenience.

Government officials, particularly senior officers, argue that they frequently work beyond their designated office hours. They claim that with the availability of office files through electronic means, they often find themselves working from home, including on holidays and weekends.

In 2014, shortly after assuming office, the Modi government implemented an Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system to enforce office timings. This system was temporarily paused during the Covid outbreak but was later resumed in February 2022.

The latest circular warns of potential action against government officials who habitually arrive late or leave early. The expectation is that this measure will lead to better efficiency in government functioning.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Tether CEO responds to alleged Bitfinex database attack from ‘F Society’

A ransomware group claims to have targeted Bitfinex, but senior officials at the cryptocurrency exchange deny a...

Texas Business Owner Sentenced to 37 Months for Tax Evasion

A Texas man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and...

Franchising Is Not For Everyone. Explore These Lucrative Alternatives to Expand Your Business.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. ...

Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends about their diagnosis: ‘You’re dealing with this all alone’

Ever since Anthony Bridges found out he had prostate cancer six years ago, he hasn’t stopped talking...