In view of rising cases of coronavirus in Punjab, the state Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Wednesday issued orders for complete ban on departmental transfers and leave till September 30, 2020, with immediate effect.
Sidhu said that the decision has been taken keeping in view the present situation of Covid-19. “It has been observed that all officers, medical or para-medical staff have to be remained present at their stations to deal with fight against corona in a more efficient manner.No leave will be given to any officer or employee during this period and leave will be given only in case of maternity leave and child care leave due to urgent reasons.Sidhu said that apart from the regular officers or employees, this order would be applicable to all the employees working on contract or outsourcing basis in various wings or institutions of Health and Family Welfare Dept.
