Switch to e-office system from November 1: Chandigarh Chief Secretary

Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad today ordered implementation of the e-office system in all UT departments from November 1.

“All physical files should be discontinued and every official must transition fully to e-office by the designated date,” he said, and reiterated that the Administration must move towards becoming paperless, transparent and efficient in all its operations.

The Chief Secretary was reviewing the progress of key administrative initiatives and discussing inter-departmental issues with all Secretaries of the UT Administration.

At the outset, the Chief Secretary emphasised the need for enhanced coordination among departments to effectively prioritise and resolve inter-departmental matters.

Prasad stressed that the public grievance mechanism must be made more robust and citizen-centric. He instructed that a dedicated portal be developed and made operational at the earliest to ensure prompt resolution of public issues related to the UT Administration.

The Chief Secretary also urged officers to submit clear cut and well-defined proposals in accordance with established rules and procedures, while ensuring that public interest remained a top priority in administrative decision-making.

Discussing the condition of city roads, he instructed the Engineering Department to expedite ongoing works. Prasad also directed the Municipal Corporation to prepare a comprehensive proposal to effectively address parking challenges in the city.

The Chief Secretary directed that the recruitment rules for various departments be finalised at the earliest, and instructed all departments to submit their respective proposals to the Personnel Department for further necessary action.

UT Home Secretary Mandip Singh Brar, Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra, Education Secretary Prerna Puri, MC Commissioner Amit Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forests Saurabh Kumar and other senior officials of the Administration were present at the meeting.