Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has ordered its workforce to remain at assigned locations ahead of a busy operating period beginning 10 October. The restriction covers the upcoming festive season, weddings and the peak season.
The measure has taken immediate effect. The corporation says keeping officers and employees available will help strengthen bus operations, support passenger convenience and increase its income during the expected rush.
Headquarters approval required
The decision was taken at a meeting held at the corporation’s headquarters under the chairmanship of the managing director. Following the meeting, Kanti Singh, general manager (operations), issued the instructions to the organisation’s units.
Under the order, no officer, subordinate officer or employee can have leave approved without permission from the corporation’s headquarters. The direction applies to all officers and employees covered by the order, who have been asked to remain at their respective places of ing.
The restriction is intended to ensure that personnel remain available while the corporation manages demand during the period beginning 10 October. The available information does not specify an end date for the leave restriction.
Units covered by the order
Instructions have been sent to officials in the corporation’s Dehradun, Nainital (Kathgodam) and Tanakpur divisions. They have also been circulated to officers at Dehradun ISBT and the Kashmiri Gate and Anand Vihar depots in Delhi.
The order therefore covers key operational locations in Uttarakhand as well as the 2 Delhi depots named in the instructions. Officials at these locations are required to follow the headquarters’ direction on leave approval.
The corporation has linked the decision to the combined pressure of festivals, weddings and the peak season. Its stated objectives are to maintain bus operations, make services more convenient for passengers and improve revenue during the busy period.
Conclusion
Uttarakhand Transport Corporation has imposed an immediate leave restriction, requiring headquarters approval and staff presence at ing locations before the busy season starts on 10 October.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does the busy period begin?
The corporation has identified 10 October as the start of the busy period.
Q. Why has the corporation restricted leave?
The restriction is linked to the festive season, weddings and the peak season. It is intended to support bus operations, passenger convenience and the corporation’s income.
Q. Who can approve leave under the order?
Leave for officers, subordinate officers and employees requires permission from the corporation’s headquarters.
Q. Which Uttarakhand divisions are covered?
The instructions cover the Dehradun, Nainital (Kathgodam) and Tanakpur divisions.
Q. Which Delhi depots received the instructions?
The order was sent to officers at the Kashmiri Gate and Anand Vihar depots in Delhi, along with Dehradun ISBT officials.
