Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Sunday issued directions to all the Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners of the state to strictly follow the standard operating procedure (SOP) prescribed for bestowing honours on the occasion of Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.
As per the Chief Secretary’s order, the Deputy Commissioners will constitute a committee to review based on the recommendations received regarding the bestowing of honours on Independence Day and Republic Day.
The committee will review all the applications and make recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner. A maximum of 20 awards will be sanctioned by the Deputy Commissioner on the occasion of Independence Day or Republic Day.
According to the orders, the date of finalization of the list of awards to be given on the occasion of Independence Day this year will be August 10. Last date to decide on list of future awards will be August 5 in relation to Independence Day and January 10 in relation to Republic Day.