The CS has directed the officials and employees to remain present in their offices between 10 am and 12 pm on working days, except Tuesday and Sunday, to listen to public grievances and address them as per the schedule fixed by the government, an official spokesman said.
The directive would also be applicable to all officers and employees at all levels including block, tehsil and police station, he said.
District Magistrates and SPs would remain present at their respective headquarters between 10 am and 12 pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
The government also directed Divisional Commissioners to make surprise inspection of offices in their respective divisions and ensure that its directives were being adhered to.