Chandigarh Civic body freeze on further registration of employees from June 7

Taking serious note of non-compliance in registering for the Aadhar-based biometric attendance system, the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has ordered an immediate freeze on further employee registrations from June 7. This decision is aimed at identifying and eliminating ghost employees and ensuring accountability among the workforce.

The Commissioner emphasised that strict adherence to the biometric attendance system was mandatory, with no relaxation granted to any employee who failed to comply with the established norms. The biometric system has already been integrated with the salary disbursement process, linking attendance data directly to employee remuneration.

In a move to further tighten administrative oversight, the Commissioner has instructed the accounts branch to compile and submit detailed information on each employee. This includes the exact monthly salary, allowances or any other payments being drawn from the MC. The intent is to establish transparency in financial transactions and verify that only genuine, active employees are on the payroll.

The Commissioner reiterated the corporation’s commitment to improving administrative efficiency and eliminating irregularities in the system. He stated that all employees were expected to maintain regular attendance and ensure their Aadhar-based registration was active and operational, as it directly impacted their salary release. All departments have been instructed to comply with the order in letter and spirit.