Come to office once a week or face pay cut: Maharashtra to govt employees

The order will come into effect from June 8. The coronavirus-triggered lockdown is in force till June 30.

The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for all government employees to report to work once a week amid the coronavirus lockdown, failing which they will have to face salary cut.

As per a notification issued by additional chief secretary (finance) Manoj Saunik, all government departments have been asked to prepare a roaster of officers and employees affiliated to them.

"All employees, except those on sanctioned leave or medical leave, will need to be in office for one day in a week compulsorily," the order read.

The notification also stated that a disciplinary action will be taken by department heads against those