KNB News Desk
Srinagar 30 June (KNB): Not following Covid Appropriate Behaviour, wearing of masks and adhering to social distancing norm would mean forfeiture of erring employees’ annual increment, said J&K government Wednesday to all the employees of Civil Secretariat.
An order issued by the government reads that “It has been observed that some employees working in various departments of the Civil Secretariat are not displaying COVID appropriate behavior viz; violating social distancing norms, not wearing face masks or wearing face masks improperly. This irresponsible behaviour on part of these employees not only endangers their own lives but also risks the lives of other employees working on the premises, an issue which has been viewed seriously by the authorities.”
It further said that all employees working in Civil Secretariat are hereby enjoined to follow COVID appropriate behavior, wear face masks properly and adhere to social distancing norms.
“Any violation in this regard shall be treated as breach of conduct rules and disciplinary action including forfeiture of annual increment shall be initiated against such employees,” it added. (KNB)