Garhwa DC Shekhar Jamuar has sought explanation from 6 personnel who were absent from their work responsibilities at the inter-state check post and their honorarium/salary has been suspended.
The Deputy Commissioner informed the Nodal Officer of Inter-State State Check Post, Garhwa, that supervision was done through web casting and telephone from 6:00 am to 7:45 am on 29 October 2024. In the course of supervision, 6 personnel working at various check posts were found absent from election work responsibilities, which is against the guidelines of the Election Commission of India. This act is indicative of disregard of government order, arbitrariness and gross indiscipline. The DEO has given strict direction to provide his explanation within 24 hours. He has said why punitive action should not be taken against you for this act in the light of the provision of the ECI. The honorarium/salary of these 6 personnel has also been suspended till further orders. District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Shekhar Jamuar has said that negligence related to the execution of work and absence from work/responsibility for Assembly Elections 2024 will not be tolerated.
The DC has directed all the officers and personnel engaged in election work to perform the work honestly and with timeliness.
