Bhubaneswar,(Orissa Today), June 12: The General Administration & Public Grievances Department on Wednesday revised its previous order concerning the leave policy for government employees.
According to the latest decision, government officials will now be allowed to take leave, provided they can return to their place of posting immediately in case of an emergency. Additionally, they must remain reachable by mobile phone at all times.
Previously, the officials were instructed to stay at their respective headquarters, even on public holidays, until June 30.
The General Administration & Public Grievances Department of the Odisha government issued a letter on June 11 to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner-cum-Secretaries of all departments, Heads of Departments, and all Collectors and District Magistrates regarding this change.
“I am directed to state that no government official shall be allowed to avail leave or permission to leave the headquarters, even on public holidays (except on health grounds), until 30.06.2024,” the letter read.
Odisha issues new directives on leave for government officials
