Imphal: Amid the ongoing violence in Manipur, the state government has taken a stern stance by invoking the “no work, no pay” rule for employees who fail to report to their offices. With approximately one lakh employees, the government aims to ensure productivity and attendance during these challenging times.
The General Administration Department (GAD) has been directed to provide a comprehensive report on employees unable to attend their official duties due to the prevailing situation in the state. This decision aligns with the resolutions made during a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on June 12.
On Monday night, a circular issued by GAD Secretary Michael Achom emphasized that employees drawing their salaries from the General Administration Department, Manipur Secretariat, will be subject to the “no work, no pay” policy if they do not attend their official duties without authorized leave.
The circular further instructed administrative secretaries to furnish detailed information regarding employees unable to perform their official duties due to the current situation in the state. This includes their designation, name, Employee Identification Number (EIN), and present address. The General Administration and Personnel Department must receive this information no later than June 28, enabling appropriate action to be taken.
The state of Manipur has been plagued by ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities, resulting in the loss of over 100 lives thus far. The clashes originated on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organized in protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. Manipur’s population comprises approximately 53 percent Meiteis, predominantly residing in the Imphal Valley, while the remaining 40 per cent is constituted by Nagas and Kukis, living in the hill districts.
By enforcing the “no work, no pay” policy, the Manipur government aims to encourage employees to resume their duties promptly, ensuring the efficient functioning of the state machinery in these troubled times.