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Chhattisgarh Bans Employee Leave for 3 Months Amid Census and Governance Festival

The Chhattisgarh government has imposed a three-month ban on employee leave to prioritize the 'Sushasan Tihar' governance festival and census preparations. Employees must seek prior approval for any leave, including casual leave, through digital channels. Strict action will be taken against violators, though unavoidable circumstances may be considered. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted administrative services and efficient execution of state and national commitments.

Key Points: Chhattisgarh Bans Employee Leave for 3 Months

  • Leave ban across all departments for three months
  • Employees must use digital channels for leave requests
  • Aim to ensure smooth governance during 'Sushasan Tihar'
  • Census preparations require uninterrupted personnel
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Chhattisgarh bans employee leave for three months amid governance festival, census

Chhattisgarh government bans employee leave for three months to ensure workforce availability during 'Sushasan Tihar' and national census preparations.

"Strict action will be taken against any employee found violating these instructions. - Chhattisgarh Government Official"

Raipur, April 22

The Chhattisgarh government has announced a sweeping ban on employee leave for the next three months, citing the dual priorities of the upcoming 'Sushasan Tihar' and preparations for the national census.

The directive, issued with immediate effect, places a moratorium on leave across all departments to ensure maximum workforce availability during this critical period.

According to an order, employees and officials will not be permitted to take leave unless they provide prior intimation and secure approval from a competent authority. Even casual leave applications must now be submitted through digital channels, reflecting the government's push for transparency and accountability.

Officials have warned that strict action will be taken against any employee found violating these instructions.

The decision underscores the state's emphasis on effective governance during 'Sushasan Tihar', a festival dedicated to resolving public grievances and accelerating the implementation of welfare schemes.

By restricting leave, the government aims to guarantee that administrative machinery remains fully functional, enabling swift responses to citizen concerns and ensuring smooth execution of programmes.

Equally significant is the upcoming Census, a national-level exercise requiring extensive manpower and coordination.

State employees are expected to play a pivotal role in data collection and verification, tasks that demand the uninterrupted availability of personnel.

The leave ban is thus seen as a measure to prevent disruptions and maintain efficiency in this massive undertaking.

Officials have clarified that while the restrictions are stringent, they are not absolute. Employees facing unavoidable circumstances may still apply for leave, provided they follow the prescribed digital notification process and obtain prior approval. This balance, the government believes, will maintain discipline without disregarding genuine needs.

The announcement has sparked discussions among employees, with some expressing concern over the rigidity of the order, while others acknowledge the importance of ensuring smooth governance and Census operations.

For the administration, however, the priority remains clear: uninterrupted service delivery and successful execution of national and state-level commitments.

By enforcing this temporary measure, the Chhattisgarh government has indicated its determination to strengthen governance, enhance accountability, and ensure that both the Good Governance Festival and the Census are conducted with maximum efficiency.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is a classic case of the government putting administrative efficiency over employee welfare. Sushasan Tihar sounds noble, but forcing people to work without leave for three months is not the way to build trust. They should have planned better or hired temporary staff instead of burdening existing employees.
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Vikram M
I support this move. The census is a massive national exercise, and we need full manpower to get accurate data. Plus, the Sushasan Tihar is about resolving public grievances—how can that happen if staff are on leave? Yes, it's tough, but sometimes tough measures are needed for good governance. Kudos to the state government for taking this seriously.
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Siddharth J
Typical government overreach. Banning leave for three months is like treating employees as machines. They talk about transparency and accountability, but what about employee rights? The digital approval system sounds good, but knowing government offices, it'll just create more paperwork and delays. Unnecessary stress on workers.
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Rohit P
As a citizen, I appreciate the focus on resolving public grievances. The Sushasan Tihar should mean faster responses to our problems. But I also worry about employee burnout—if they are overworked, service quality will drop. Hope the government provides some incentives or overtime pay to keep morale high.
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Kavya N
Well, at least they have a digital process for emergency leave, so it's not a total ban. Still, three months is a long time. I wonder if this will actually improve governance or just lead to employees finding ways to bypass the rules. The real test will be in the implementation.

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