Chandigarh May 20, 2021
In order to review the status of COVID-19 cases in Panjab University, on the basis of information received through Online Portal launched for the purpose, from different departments/branches/offices of the University and to suggest measures to contain the further spread of corona cases, it has been decided after a threadbare discussion in an online meeting, on the matter, held today, to implement the following measures with effect from 21.05.2021: –
- The Office timings of the University may be observed from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. with 50% staff strength. The roster for the same shall be prepared by the concerned Controlling Officer. However, Officers of the level of Office Superintendent and above shall attend the office on a daily basis.
- The remaining non-attending 50% staff shall work from home under the instructions of their Controlling Officers.
- No staff shall leave the station without the prior sanction of the Controlling Officer.
- In order to attend to the urgent and time-bound assignments and also to the matters concerning students/research scholars requiring immediate intervention, the concerned Controlling Officers shall attend the office with concerned subordinate staff, if required, beyond 2.00 p.m. also.
- There shall not be any public dealing up to 31.05.2021 except with the prior appointment of the concerned HOD that too for urgent issues only.
- With respect to Field Workers, the concerned Heads of the Department/Office may take a decision to stagger their timings/strength, if required, keeping in view the COVID-19 protocols.
The above instructions shall remain operative upto 31.05.2021.