Baramulla, Nov 02 (KNS): Nearly half the staff of Government Degree College (Boys), Baramulla, including Heads of Departments, Assistant Professors and Lecturers, were found to have left the institution before the scheduled closing time during a surprise inspection conducted by the district administration on Monday.

An official told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the inspection was carried out by a team led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Baramulla, on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, following reports that employees were leaving the college before the completion of official working hours.

According to officials, the inspection, conducted in the early afternoon, found that around 50 per cent of the staff were no longer present on the premises.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The administration has obtained the institution's biometric attendance records to establish the attendance status of the employees concerned and verify whether there was any violation of prescribed working hours.

The findings have prompted the district administration to take serious note of the matter, with officials indicating that further action would follow if violations are established.

The administration said adherence to official working hours, punctuality and accountability were essential for ensuring the effective functioning of government institutions. (KNS)