Dimapur: In a sweeping two-day inspection conducted on June 24 and 25, the Chang Wedoshi Setshang (Chang Students’ Conference) uncovered serious administrative lapses and widespread absenteeism across multiple government offices in Tuensang district.
The inspection, which covered all government-established offices under the district’s jurisdiction, revealed a disturbing pattern of negligence, particularly among Grade III and Grade IV employees.
According to a statement shared with EastMojo by the Chang Wedoshi Setshang, numerous staff members were absent from duty for indefinite periods without valid justification. While some offered explanations, they were reportedly baseless and unacceptable.
A more alarming discovery was the prolonged absence of several Heads of Departments (HoDs), which the CWS said has led to a systemic breakdown in discipline.
In some offices, employees were reportedly forging signatures in attendance registers after returning from unauthorized leave. “Many employees have taken undue advantage of this situation by proceeding on leave without proper authorization and later forging their signatures in the attendance register upon returning to duty,” the statement read.
In the absence of accountable leadership, staff from Accounts Sections were reportedly forced to travel to Kohima and Dimapur to obtain necessary approvals for bill processing, the student body added.
Most concerning, the team found that a number of government employees in Tuensang were regularly drawing salaries despite not reporting to office or performing any assigned duties. The CWS described this as “gross negligence of duty, misuse of public funds, and a serious breach of the ethical standards expected of public servants.”
The Chang Wedoshi Setshang has taken a firm stance on the issue, calling for immediate accountability. In a statement issued after the inspection, the student body declared that regular attendance, discipline, and punctuality are non-negotiable duties for all public servants.
As a first step, the CWS has publicly directed several absentee employees (in the table attached) to report to their respective places of posting within seven days of the notice being issued. Failure to comply, it said, would invite disciplinary action in line with the organization’s Resolution No. 27.
Additionally, all departments and government institutions under Tuensang district have been instructed to maintain a monthly attendance register, verified and signed by the concerned HoD. Strict adherence to office hours has also been mandated.
The CWS has urged the general public to report any grievances related to public service delivery directly to its office, assuring that such complaints will be taken seriously.
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