Patna. There is a relief news for the employees working under the health department in Bihar. In view of Diwali and Chhath festival, the state government has intensified preparations to release the salaries of the employees on time. Health Secretary Kumar Ravi has instructed all the concerned officers of the department that the salary should reach the account of every employee before the festivals. The aim of the government is that no employee should face financial problems on the occasion of festivals.
Not only the regular employees but also the contractual employees will get the benefit of this order. Medical colleges, government hospitals and other institutions under the health department will also have to follow this instruction.
Action will be taken on negligence in salary payment
The Health Secretary has made it clear to the officials that any negligence in releasing salaries will not be tolerated. If employees in any institution do not receive their salaries within the stipulated time, an investigation will be conducted. Besides, accountability of the officers and employees responsible for the delay will also be fixed.
Report sought from all institutions
The department has sought complete details of salary payments from the offices and institutions under its control. In this, along with the total number of regular and contractual employees, information will also have to be given as to which month the salary has been released. For this, all institutions have been instructed to send reports in the prescribed format.
Order will be implemented from medical college to district hospital
This instruction of the government will be applicable to the medical colleges, district hospitals and other institutions of the health department of the state. This is expected to provide relief to thousands of health workers. By getting their salaries before the festivals, employees will be able to prepare for Diwali and Chhath with their families in a better way.