Srinagar, Nov 4: The Directorate of Colleges, Higher Education DepartmentJammu and Kashmir, has directed all Government Degree Colleges to strictly enforce attendance norms, biometric monitoring and prescribed working hours, warning of disciplinary action against employees found violating the instructions.
In a circular, Director Colleges Prof. (Dr.) Twinkle Suri said instances of non-adherence to prescribed working hours and unauthorised absence from duty had come to the notice of the Directorate, adversely affecting institutional discipline and the teaching-learning process.
All Principals have been directed to ensure strict compliance with attendance requirements and working hours by both teaching and non-teaching staff. The circular specifically emphasises regular biometric attendancepunctuality and uninterrupted conduct of classes.
It also makes clear that no employee shall leave college premises during working hours without prior permission from the competent authority.
Heads of Institutions have been asked to personally monitor compliance and ensure accountability. The Directorate has warned that violations would be viewed seriously and invite appropriate disciplinary action under applicable rules.
The circular further cautions that failure to comply with the directions or submission of incorrect information would invite strict action against the officials concerned.
The directions have been circulated to Principals of Government Degree Colleges and Government College of Engineering and Technology institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.