Srinagar, Aug 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all officers and officials stationed in Jammu and Srinagar to compulsorily attend the main Independence Day celebrations on August 15 as part of their official duty.
According to a circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), employees posted in Srinagar will attend the function at Bakshi Stadium, while those in Jammu will attend the celebrations at Maulana Azad Stadium.
The circular states that Independence Day is an important national event and it is the duty of every government servant to attend the function. It further mentions that any absence will be permissible only with prior permission of the immediate superior.
All Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors and Chief Executives of Public Sector Undertakings, Corporations and Boards have been asked to ensure that all officers and officials working under their administrative control and stationed at Srinagar and Jammu attend the function at their respective venues.