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Government ends furlough system, instructions to Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars to ensure attendance from 9 am to evening in tehsil offices
Chandigarh, May 6 – In a major move, the Punjab government aims to curb absenteeism and arbitrary behavior in tehsil offices. The government is led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who has abolished the furlough system. It also mandated strict attendance for revenue officers. Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, and Sub-Registrars must now be present in offices from 9 AM to evening, with attendance tracked via the M-Seva app. Tehsil Officers; Key Decisions by the Mann Government
- Strict Attendance Enforcement: Officers must mark attendance via M-Seva app with GPS verification.
- End of Furlough System: No arbitrary leaves tolerated; DCs instructed to ensure compliance.
- Same-Day Registration: Online appointment holders must get services without delay.
- GPS Tracking of Offices: All office locations to be mapped for real-time monitoring.
Revenue Minister Hardip Singh Mundian Issues Directives to tehsil offices
Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to enforce officer presence in tehsil offices, ensuring no public inconvenience.
“Alternative arrangements must be made at vacant posts to prevent delays in property registration. If someone books an online appointment, their work must be completed the same day,” Mundian emphasized.
Financial Commissioner Anurag Verma Ensures Compliance
Financial Commissioner Revenue, Anurag Verma, issued official orders to all DCs, stressing strict adherence to the new rules. The government aims to eliminate corruption, inefficiency, and public harassment in revenue offices.
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