Manipur government asks employees to show up at work amid tribal body call to shut offices
Manipur government on Sunday asked its employees to attend offices and warned that in case of any violation of the government orders, the person concerned would be booked and prosecuted under relevant the law.
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum (ITLF) — an apex body of tribals in Manipur — issued a ‘public notice’ announcing that all state government offices located in the Churachandpur district will remain closed on Monday, February 19 until further notice.
Manipur government Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi on Sunday in an order directed all government employees to attend offices and in case of any violation of the orders, the person concerned without any exception shall be booked and prosecuted under relevant provision of law of land for the time being in force.
“No work, no pay’ norms shall also be enforced by all the state government offices/institutions against those employees who do not attend their official duty without authorised leave.
All Central and state government authorities and management authorities of institutions/ establishment/autonomous bodies are also advised to ensure strict attendance of staff and students as usual,” the order said.
The Chief Secretary said that all District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of all districts shall take up necessary action to enforce the orders.
The ITLF in a ‘public notice’ notice said that 24 hours have passed since ITLF have given an ultimatum to cancel the suspension order of the head constable Siamlalpaul and the replacement of Churachandpur
