Given the current situation of India and Pakistan, the West Bengal government has cancelled the leaves of all state government employees until further notice. A similar directive has been issued by the Delhi government to its employees too.
Even those employees of West Bengal government who were earlier sanctioned leave have been ordered to return to duty barring those who are on medical leave. Officials have been stopped from leaving their headquarters without seeking permission, in writing, from their heads of department. Senior officials are expected to be available in the control room and have been asked to keep their mobile phones on at all hours.
Home Minister Amit Shah has reportedly directed all paramilitary chiefs to ensure that all personnel currently on leave, should report back to duty.
The leaves of officers and employees of the Punjab Police have been cancelled with immediate effect.
The mission health director of the National Health Mission, Chandigarh has cancelled the leaves of all medical officers in charge and employees of the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs). They have been told that they should be ready for emergency duty 24/7.
In addition to being available at all times, they have been told to respond to phone calls too at any hour of the day or night.
