Punjab Health Minister bans transfers & leave till September 30

Rozana Spokesman

News, Punjab

In view of the rising cases of coronavirus in Punjab, Health & Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has issued orders

Balbir Singh Sidhu

Chandigarh: In view of the rising cases of coronavirus in Punjab, Health & Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has issued orders for complete ban on departmental transfers and leave till September 30, 2020 with immediate effect.

Giving information about this Balbir Singh Sidhu said that this decision has been taken keeping in view the present situation of Covid-19.

He said that it has been observed that all the officers/medical-staff/para-medical staff has to be remained present at their stations to deal with the fight against Corona in a more efficient manner.

Sidhu said that apart from the regular officers/employees, this order would be applicable to all the employees working on contract/outsourcing basis in various wings/institutions of Health and Family Welfare Department.