Nanded district collector Rahul Kardile
The order, made public on Thursday, invokes the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Kardile said officers must remain on the ground as farmers battle severe distress. Every officer must remain available to help affected people,” he said. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Nanded district collector Rahul Kardile has issued a stern warning to officials. As per the collector’s order, leaving headquarters without prior written permission will attract immediate suspension, a departmental inquiry and a criminal FIR. It has also tightened the leave system. It also makes collector the sole authority to sanction leave. “The drought situation is grave and farmers are under severe stress. Leaving headquarters without permission at such a time is irresponsible and insensitive.
An officer who goes on leave or leaves headquarters without prior permission will face immediate suspension and a departmental inquiry under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979. A criminal FIR will also be registered under sections 51, 55 and 56 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Stay updated with the latest Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar news.
Officers must not mutually approve leave and then proceed on it,” Kardile said. “No officer can proceed on leave until written permission is received,” Kardile said. The order covers district and taluka-level officers from the revenue, agriculture, rural development, urban development, MSEDCL, water resources, water conservation, animal husbandry, cooperation and land records departments. Their priority will be drought mitigation, drinking water supply and relief work. Moreover, department heads can no longer sanction leave on their own. “No leave will be sanctioned by departmental heads, except medical leave in a genuine emergency. All leave applications must now be sent directly to collector’s office. They must carry a valid reason and the opinion of the department head. The consequences for violating the order are severe. The order has been sent to all department heads, tehsildars and block development officers across Nanded for immediate compliance. Download the TOI App.