Srinagar: In wake of the elections to Urban Local Bodies, the government on Monday cancelled leave to all its employees till the conclusion of the elections being held in four phases. Besides the government has ordered that all employees shall remain available at their respective headquarters/places of posting till the conclusion of the elections.
“Consequent to the notification of schedule of elections for Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats across the State and with a view to ensuring their smooth conduct, the following directions are issued for compliance by all concerned: Leave of any kind sanctioned to government employee(s)- except leave sanctioned on medical grounds or for study purposes shall stand cancelled forthwith. The concerned employee(s) shall report to their respective places of posting immediately,” reads a government order issued here.
“No leave of any kind shall be granted to a government employee(s) except in case of medical emergency till the conclusion of elections,” it said, adding, “All the employees shall remain available at their respective headquarters/places of posting till the conclusion of the elections.”