Delhi government to cut half-day casual leave for coming late or leaving early

NEW DELHI: Cracking the whip on latecomers, the Delhi government's labour department has warned of deduction of casual leave (CL) of its officials, besides initiation of disciplinary proceedings. In a circular, the department said 10 minutes of grace period is allowed for coming late or going early in special circumstances beyond one's control.
"Though up to two such coming late/going early in a month can be condoned on valid grounds, each coming late or going early is liable to result in deduction of half-day CL and initiation of disciplinary proceedings for habitual latecomers...from the prescribed office hours," statement stated.
It stated that all branch and district heads will observe and ensure punctuality and they will also keep up-to-date CL account of officials working under them and check any overtaking of leave beyond permissible limit. "All the branch/district incharges will ensure that the total staff working under them is making attendance in attendance register and also in biometric system," the statement stated.