Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Harbans Lal Sharma on Wednesday conducted surprise inspection of district offices and directed for strict action against those who were found playing truant from their duties.The ADC inspected the office of State Forest Corporation, Block Development Officer, Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry Department offices and Industrial Training Institute, Polytechnic College Ramban and other district and sectoral offices.During the inspection several officials were found absent from duty without permission, The ADC asked for initiating action against the absentees as per the service rules. The ADC sought explanations from concerned officers for not maintaining leave accounts and attendance registers in their offices. Meanwhile, names of absent employees of Sheep, Animal Husbandry and other departments have also been forwarded to the Deputy Commissioner for action as per rules.The ADC also expressed serious concern over failure of the departments in implementing earlier direction of District Administration to ensure attendance and punctuality in offices. He also asked the officers and officials to maintain cleanliness in office buildings and spruce up surroundings besides implementing Covid protocols.The ADC directed officers to not leave the station without seeking prior permission from the Deputy Commissioner.
