Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap on Thursday cancelled the leave of all government officials in the district for the next three months, effective immediately until September 30, due to the heightened risk of natural disasters during the monsoon season.
District Administration Prioritizes Safety and Rapid Response
Kashyap stated that Shimla has witnessed an increase in the total number of natural disasters over the past few years, prompting the district administration to make the safety of human life, prompt relief and rescue operations, and uninterrupted restoration of essential services its top priorities. He instructed all officers and employees to remain at their headquarters and be prepared at all times to respond immediately to any disaster or emergency.
All Previously Approved Leave Cancelled
All previously approved leave stands cancelled with immediate effect. “Leave will be granted only in extremely urgent and unavoidable circumstances, with prior permission from the competent authority. No new leave will be granted during this period under normal circumstances,” Kashyap added.
Strict Communication and Attendance Protocols
Kashyap emphasized that all officers must not leave headquarters without prior permission and must keep their mobile phones and other communication channels switched on at all times. Any change in contact details must be immediately reported to the District Emergency Operations Center and relevant senior officers. He further warned that leave-related messages sent via WhatsApp or other informal channels will not be considered valid leave applications or approvals. Disciplinary action will be taken against officers or employees who leave headquarters without formal permission, under service rules for absence from duty.
