SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all officers and officials stationed in Jammu and Srinagar to attend the main Independence Day celebrations on August 15 as part of their official duty.
The General Administration Department (GAD), in a circular issued ahead of the celebrations, said officials posted in Srinagar will attend the main function at Bakshi Stadium, while those stationed in Jammu will participate in the celebrations at Maulana Azad Stadium.
The government said absence from the respective function will be permitted only with the prior approval of the concerned official’s immediate superior.
The GAD has also directed all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Managing Directors and Chief Executives of public sector undertakings, corporations and boards to ensure the attendance of officers and officials working under their administrative control at the designated venues.
The directions have been issued as part of preparations for the Independence Day celebrations scheduled for August 15.
