Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 13: Government employees can not skip the Independence Day functions as the authorities have issued a circular to ensure the presence of all officers in these events.
All government employees have been directed to attend the Independence Day function in their respective areas.
It is clearly mentioned in the circular that government employees are duty-bound to participate in the Independence Day function.
“Independence Day is an important national event celebrated on August 15 every year.
All government employees are duty-bound to participate in commemorating such an important turning point in the history of our nation,” reads a circular issued by the government.
In the circular, all the officers above the rank of Under Secretaries stationed at Srinagar or Jammu were enjoined to attend the main functions of the Independence Day at Srinagar or Jammu respectively, as part of their official duty.
“Any absence shall be only permissible with the prior permission of their immediate superior,” it reads.
Like previous years, Independence Day functions will be held at the headquarters of all the 20 districts two main functions will be held at the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar.
As the capital is in Srinagar during the summer Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will unfurl the national flag at Srinagar. |
