The Manipur government has introduced a ‘no work, no pay’ policy for its employees who are consistently absent from their offices without valid reasons. This decision comes amidst reports of low staff attendance in government offices across the state.
The policy, announced on Wednesday, March 6, applies to all government employees, including those who were previously relocated due to the prevailing law and order situation. An official memorandum from the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms clarifies that these ‘attached officials’ were reassigned to deputy commissioners, line departments, or field-level offices to ensure continued functionality.
However, the memorandum acknowledges reports of many relocated officials failing to report to their new work locations. To address this issue, the government has instructed deputy commissioners and heads of departments to maintain attendance registers for these ‘attached officials’. These records, along with any reports of misconduct, will be used by the relevant authorities when determining salary disbursement.
The ‘no work, no pay’ policy aims to address the issue of absenteeism and ensure that government employees fulfill their work responsibilities. It remains to be seen how effectively this policy will be implemented and whether it will lead to a significant improvement in attendance rates.
