Delhi Chief Secretary Enforces Biometric Attendance for Government Employees
Mark biometric attendance or face action, Delhi Chief Secretary warns govt staff

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Delhi Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar has mandated biometric attendance for all government employees, warning of disciplinary action for non-compliance. This directive follows a surprise inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which revealed absenteeism among staff. Compliance measures include daily attendance reports and staggered work hours.
- 01Chief Secretary Rajeev Kumar emphasized strict adherence to biometric attendance after previous guidelines were ignored.
- 02The mandate follows a surprise inspection by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who found many officials absent.
- 03Show-cause notices have been issued to non-compliant officers in various departments.
- 04Employees are now required to clock in at 9:30 AM and out at 6 PM, with staggered timings implemented to save fuel.
- 05The Public Works Department has reiterated the importance of marking attendance and has encouraged carpooling and the use of electric vehicles.
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Delhi's Chief Secretary, Rajeev Kumar, has issued a stern reminder to government employees to mark their biometric attendance or face disciplinary measures. This warning comes after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's surprise inspection revealed a significant number of officials absent from their posts. Following this inspection, biometric attendance was mandated for all staff across government departments. Kumar held a meeting with Heads of Departments, stressing the importance of compliance and indicating that strict actions would be taken against those who fail to adhere to the guidelines. Show-cause notices have already been dispatched to several officers for non-compliance. Additionally, the government has implemented staggered work hours to promote fuel savings, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for conservation amid global tensions. The Public Works Department has reiterated the necessity of regular attendance and encouraged practices like carpooling and the use of electric vehicles to further reduce emissions. Daily attendance reports are now required to be submitted to the Chief Secretary, ensuring accountability among government employees.
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The enforcement of biometric attendance is expected to enhance accountability among government employees in Delhi.
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