It is reported that government employees who work in offices have been made mandatory to stay in the offices from 8.30 am to 4.15 pm and perform their duties.
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has informed this through a circular after it was observed that the officials and employees of some government institutions are arriving and leaving regardless of the relevant period.
And according to the circular, government offices should be kept open for cash transactions until 3:00 pm.
Apart from that, it is mandatory for all government officials who receive uniform allowances to wear their office identification card during the duty period and wear their uniforms.
It is stated in the relevant circular that it is essential that officials at all levels, from the lowest level official to the secretary of the ministry, remain in the office on Monday, which is set aside as the public day.
The Head of the Institution shall ensure that no leave is sanctioned for reasons other than illness or unavoidable circumstances on that day.
Also, taking into consideration the complaints received from the public on a daily basis, the inquiry windows, money acceptance windows, application acceptance windows of all government institutions should be kept open continuously and they should not leave for other personal activities during the working hours.
The circular also states that steps should be taken to provide necessary facilities for disabled clients to access the offices.
