Suspension of biometric attendance till 15th February, 2022 in view of COVID-19: DOPT
Suspension of biometric attendance till 15th February, 2022 in view of COVID-19: DOPT OM dated 31.01.2022
F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 31st January, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) —Biometric attendance regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated the 3.1.2022 on the above-mentioned subject and to state that the biometric attendance shall remain suspended till 15th February, 2022 or till further orders, whichever is earlier. It is reiterated that the employees shall mark their attendance in the Attendance Registers to be maintained manually. All the Heads of Departments shall also ensure that all employees wear masks, at all times, and continue to follow COVID-appropriate behavior strictly.
Sd/-
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
To
1. All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India.
2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat.
3. PS to Hon’ble MoS (PP).
4. PSO to Secretary (Personnel).
5. Sr. Tech, Director, NIC, DoP&T — for uploading.

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