In observance of Independence Day on August 15, 2024, all Government employees stationed in Srinagar and Jammu have been mandatorily asked to attend the main celebrations at Bakshi Stadium and Maulana Azad Stadium, respectively.
“Attendance is mandatory as part of official duties, with absences only permitted with prior approval from immediate superiors,” reads an official order.
The order stated that Independence Day is an important national event celebrated on 15th August every year. “All government employees are duty bound to participate in commemorating such an important turning point in the history of our Nation”.
“In view of above, all the officers/officials in the Union territory stationed at Srinagar/Jammu are enjoined upon to attend the main function of the Independence Day Celebrations, 2024 at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar/Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, as part of their official duty. Any absence shall be only permissible with prior permission of their immediate superior,” further reads the order.
All the Administrative Secretaries, Heads of the Departments, Managing Directors/Chief Executives of the Public Sector Undertakings have been asked to ensure that all officers/officials working under their administrative control, and stationed at Srinagar/Jammu, attend the function at their respective places.