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Jammu & Kashmir Government Orders Mandatory Independence Day Attendance for All Employees
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 10:33 PM
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The Jammu & Kashmir administration has announced that all government employees must attend Independence Day celebrations, with non‑compliance subject to penalties.
The Jammu & Kashmir administration has issued a directive mandating that all government employees attend the Independence Day celebrations on 15 August. The order, released by the state government, requires employees across all departments and public sector units to be present at their respective offices or designated venues.
Non‑compliance with the directive will result in disciplinary action, including possible deductions from pay. The government has emphasized that the measure aims to foster patriotism and unity among the workforce.
Human Resources departments are instructed to monitor attendance and report any absences to the state’s administrative headquarters. Employees are advised to adhere to the new rule to avoid penalties.
Non‑compliance with the directive will result in disciplinary action, including possible deductions from pay. The government has emphasized that the measure aims to foster patriotism and unity among the workforce.
Human Resources departments are instructed to monitor attendance and report any absences to the state’s administrative headquarters. Employees are advised to adhere to the new rule to avoid penalties.