In accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, I kindly request access to information related to disciplinary actions regarding employees' unauthorized absence in all departments/offices under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare over the last five years (2019–2023).
Specifically, I seek the following:
1. Records indicating the total number of employees against whom disciplinary action was initiated due to unauthorized absence during the last five years.
2. Detailed information regarding the types of disciplinary measures imposed in these cases, this may include warnings, suspensions, salary stoppages, or other penalties.
3. Information on instances where an employee’s salary was withheld or continued before the issuance of a chargesheet in these cases.
4. Official records detailing cases, if any, where an employee’s salary was stopped without prior intimation or reason. Please include relevant rules or guidelines permitting such stoppage.
5. A department-wise breakdown of the above information across all departments and offices under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, if available.
6. Copies of the specific rules, circulars, or notifications followed in cases where disciplinary action was taken for unauthorized absence during the last five years.