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Yanthungo Patton during an inspection in Wokha on Thursday.
- WOKHA — Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton
on Thursday conducted surprise inspections at various government offices in
Wokha to enforce work discipline, reiterating the state’s ‘No Work, No Pay’
policy.
- The drive began at Civil Hospital Wokha, where Patton
checked attendance registers. One doctor was found absent without leave and
faced a salary deduction. He directed officials to submit absentees’ names for
an explanation call.
- At the Public Works Department (PWD) office, several
employees were found absent without prior notice and faced similar deductions.
Patton also instructed Executive Engineer Mhathung Kikon to submit a proposal
for office renovations.
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- He then inspected the multi-sports complex at Mount Tiyi
College, following a request from the college authorities for urgent repairs.
The facility was found to be in a dilapidated and unusable condition.
- Patton assured that renovation work would be carried out
using the Common Pool Fund. He also urged the college faculty and staff to ensure
regular attendance, as it is the only government college in Wokha district. He
warned that absent teachers would face salary deductions.
- Underscoring the importance of regular attendance, Patton
warned that such surprise checks would be conducted from time to time across
departments.
