Patna University offices to function from Monday

B K Mishra | TNN | Updated: Apr 19, 2020, 08:22 IST

Patna University

PATNA: All the offices of Patna University (PU) and its constituent units will resume work from Monday. They had been shut after the announcement of nationwide lockdown on March 24 to contain the spread of coronavirus.
According to a notification issued by PU on Saturday, wearing masks and maintaining distance will be compulsory for all the officers and staff during their working hours.
“Presence of all officers and section officers will be mandatory. However, sections with more than two employees of the same grade will consult the registrar, principals of colleges and directors of institutes and allow them to work on alternate day basis,” the notification stated, adding that the use of handkerchiefs or handmade masks would be appreciated and other precautions taken.
PU registrar Manoj Kumar Mishra told this newspaper, “Although all classes and examinations will remain suspended till further orders, teachers will continue to develop e-content and conduct online classes. These activities will also be part of their academic auditing.”
On Friday, the chancellor’s secretariat had directed the vice-chancellors (VC) to ensure the presence of all officers, including pro-VCs, registrars, financial advisers, finance officers, at their respective universities. They were also told to initiate disciplinary action against the officers found absent without prior permission.