LS poll: Govt denies leave to babus

LS poll: Govt denies leave to babus 

Tribune News Service

Muktsar, March 26
Citing shortage of bureaucrats, the state government has asked all IAS and PCS officers in the state not to take leave till the completion of Lok Sabha election process.

As per a circular issued by the Special Secretary (Personnel) to the officers, the latter have been told that no fresh leave would be sanctioned, be it casual, privilege, LTC or child care.

The leave would be granted only in those circumstances which are unavoidable like any ailment or occurrence of any unfortunate incident in family.

The circular states a large number of officers were expected to be sent to other states as election observers and the remaining would be given additional charge in their absence. The officers will have to do protocol duties, maintain law and order during the election period.

The references of the Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer have also to be disposed off immediately.

Sources said another possible reason for the decision was to stop bureaucrats from serving their political masters in any manner by availing leave.