SIALKOT: The Collector Customs of Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Sialkot, Ahmad Reza Khan has circulated an office order to observe the punctuality and do not leave the offices of the collectorate and the R&D when they are working. The order noted that it was being observed that punctuality, discipline and order in the respective sections of the office are not being maintained which is adversely affecting the performance. Principal Appraiser R&D, Principal Appraiser Securities, ASO, Recovery, Admin, CHO, Transport Officer and officers and officials of other departments have been advised to arrive at 09: 30 am. An official said officials could not be bound to stay at office after business hours and after this order they have to stay at office till late.
It may be mentioned here that the Pakistan Customs observes six days a week as officials are not given offs on Saturday besides they have to stay in office till late due to shortage of staff and are not paid any overtime or other incentive. Another official said the government has announced officially five working days but the employees of the MCC, Sialkot, and other MCCs perform duty six days a week and also do duty on Saturday. Sometimes, the management also calls employees on Sunday, even without giving any overtime or honorarium.
