Gurugram Municipal Corporation Enforces Strict Measures Against Census Staff Absenteeism
MCG warns strict action as census work hit by staff absenteeism
Hindustan Times
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has initiated strict measures to address high absenteeism among census staff, with nearly 500 out of 600 enumerators missing from duty. The MCG has warned of legal action for absentees and established grievance cells to ensure timely census operations.
- 01MCG reported nearly 500 out of 600 census staff absent from duty.
- 02Legal action will be taken against employees who fail to respond to notices under the Census Act.
- 03Mandatory training sessions for absent staff are scheduled from May 5 to May 7, 2026.
- 04Zonal grievance cells will be set up to monitor progress and address issues.
- 05Census operations are aimed to be conducted efficiently and transparently.
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has taken strict measures to combat absenteeism affecting the ongoing census work. During a review meeting led by Pradeep Dahiya, the principal census officer and MCG commissioner, officials revealed that approximately 500 out of 600 deployed supervisors and enumerators were absent. In response, Dahiya directed that notices be issued under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948, with legal action for those who do not comply. Attendance at mandatory training sessions from May 5 to May 7, 2026, is required for absent staff. To improve oversight, zonal grievance cells will be established for daily progress reviews and field inspections. Dahiya emphasized the importance of quality and accuracy in the census work and urged cooperation from councillors, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and citizens to ensure the process runs smoothly.
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These measures aim to ensure that the census is conducted efficiently, which is crucial for accurate data collection affecting local governance and resource allocation.
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