No one shall or attempt to follow ITLF’s call for shutdown in Churachandpur Dist: Manipur Govt

The Government of Manipur has strictly ordered that no one shall, or attempt to make any deliberate effort to follow or enforce Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum’s call for indefinite shutdown of all state government offices in Churachandpur District from Monday, February 19. In case of any violation the person(s) concerned without any exception shall be booked and prosecuted under relevant provision of law of land for the time being in force.

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Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur Dr. Vineet Joshi issued a notification to this effect on Sunday by orders and in the name of the Governor of Manipur. The notification also said, ‘No work, No pay’ shall also be enforced by all the State Government Offices/institutions against those employees who do not attend their official duty without authorised leave.

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The notification says:

1. The State Government has seen a public notice dated 17.02.2024 issued by ITLF (lndigenous Tribal Leaders Forum), Churachandpur stating that all State Government offices will be closed from Monday 19.02.2024 until further notice. It also directs employees not to attend office along with a general threat to all concerned and they would be responsible for consequences if not followed; the same had been spreading virally in different media including social media platform like different WhatsApp Groups etc. which is totally illegal;
2. Whereas, the State Government views the matter very seriously with utmost sensitivity as the same act is illegal and the notice so issued is without any Authority;
3. A large number of Relief Camps are operating in the Districts where many children, old aged persons, pregnant & lactating mothers, specially abled persons are residing, and their regular care is being taken.
4. Disbursement of third assistance for purchase of clothing & personal belongings @Rs. 1000 per person is scheduled to start for the residents of Relief Camps.
5. Examinations of CBSE Board have started and State Boards are due from 27th February 2024 for which preparations are in full swing.
6. Therefore, in view of above and the importance of upholding the integrity of the Government Institutions and Establishments, the Governor of Manipur is pleased to order that no one shall or attempt to make any deliberate effort to follow or enforce the above notice at any cost. In case of any violation
   of the above orders, the person(s) concerned without any exception shall be booked and prosecuted under relevant provision of law of land for the time being in force.
7. ‘No work, No pay’ shall also be enforced by all the State Government Offices/lnstitutions against those employees who do not attend their official duty without authorised leave.
8. All Central and State Government Authorities and Management Authorities of institutions / establishment / Autonomous bodies are also advised to ensure strict attendance of staff and students as usual.
9. All District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of all Districts shall take up necessary action to enforce the above orders. They shall also readily address the genuine grievances of any citizen of their district.

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