Only essential staff in govt institutions

The Ministry of Public Administration yesterday issued a circular requesting all heads of government institutions to call only the minimum and essential staff until further notice.   

The circular dated 26.06.2022 was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, M.M.P.K. Mayadunne.  

“In view of the difficulties faced by the public in getting day-to-day transport facilities provided, it was informed to give priority until further notice to call only the minimum staff essential to carry out daily duties of the institution without interruption to the service stations and to allow officers to stay at home at all times possible by obtaining their services online, when the decision is made to call the officers to service stations by the Secretaries to Ministries/ Chief Secretaries of Provinces/ Heads of Departments/ Heads of Institutions.” The circular said.   Relevant Heads of Institutions/ Divisional Heads should ensure that decisions regarding the calling of officers to institutions that deal directly with the public .