Breaking: Punjab Govt orders Depts to issue show-cause notices to employees absent during Aug 27 strike
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 29, 2026: The Punjab Government has ordered all concerned departments to issue show-cause notices to employees who remained absent from duty during the government employees’ strike held on August 27.
The directions have been issued against employees found to be “unauthorisedly absent” from duty on the day of the strike.
The government’s move comes after a large number of employees participated in the August 27 strike to press for their various demands.
The concerned departments have been directed to initiate action against employees who remained absent without prior permission or authorisation.
Further action will be taken based on the replies submitted by the employees in response to the show-cause notices.