Unauthorised absence: Doctor among 6 employees, explanation sought

Salary for the month of May withheld: BMO order

Shyam Sood

Rajouri, May 16: Block Medical Officer (BMO), Dr. Iqbal Mailk, who recently took charge of the Health block, has stopped the salary (for May) of 6 health officials, including a Doctor, of Community Health Center (CHC) Nowshera for remaining on unauthorised absence from their legitimate duties on different dates.
According to an order (BMO/NSR/2023-24/472-86 dt 16/5/23) issued in this matter, BMO also sought explanations and directed the absentee employees to submit their replies personally within two days.
“Failing which disciplinary action shall be initiated against you under J&K Employees (Classification, Control & Appeal Rules). Meanwhile, the salary for the month of May 2023 shall be kept withheld” BMO’s order reads.
According to BMO’s order, Dr. Akram Ul Rashid (MO) is on an unauthorised absence from 13/5/2023 to date; Lab Technician, Ajaz Hussain was absent on Tuesday; JSN, Beena Sharma is on unauthorised absence from 8/6/2023 to date ( CCL expired on 7/5/23); BHW, Wali Mohd on unauthorised absence since 12/5/23; BHW, Mohd Azam Shahon unauthorised absent since 10/5/23, both of malaria section; and Junior Assistant, Tahira Akhter is on unauthorised absent from duty since 12/5/2023.