As a fire safety measure, Haryana Government on Monday directed all in-charges of offices and branches to ensure that all electric points be switched off before leaving the office.
An official spokesman said that a circular to this effect has been issued by the office of Chief Secretary, as a fire safety measure.
He said that in case of neglect of this circular, the branch or office in-charge would be held responsible.
He added that during inspection of Haryana Civil Secretariat building, it has been found that during the office hours, tube lights, computer points, UPS, coolers, fans and air conditioners are not being switched off, when not needed to be used in some of the branches and offices.
Besides this, it has also been observed that after office hours, most of UPS or computers, photostat machines and other electric appliances are found in switch on mode. It is a very serious matter, which may cause fire in the building, he added.
He said that a circular to this effect has been issued to all in-charges of offices and branches.
In the past, major fire incidents had taken place in Haryana offices situated in the city. In 2015, a major fire had broken out in the office of Haryana Roadways at Sector 17 here. Another incident was reported when a fire broke out at Haryana Financial General Branch 1, situated at Punjab and Haryana secretariat in 2014.