Chief Secretary Inspects Secretariat Premises ArrangementsFile Weeding Process to be Completed Within a Month: Chief SecretaryRecord Room for Old Files to be Prepared PromptlyPorta Cabin Arrangements to be Made for 10-12 Sections

Shramik Mantr Deharadun

Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan inspected the arrangements of the Secretariat premises on Monday. The Chief Secretary also reviewed the cleanliness arrangements of the Secretariat.

During the inspection of the sections, the Chief Secretary emphasized the need for weeding out old files cluttering various sections. He stated that the rules for the file weeding process should be re-circulated, and the weeding of files in all sections must be mandatorily completed within one month. He directed the Secretary, Secretariat Administration, to promptly identify a suitable location for a record room and prepare an appropriate record room where essential files, post-weeding, can be systematically stored.

The Chief Secretary expressed concern over some sections where multiple units are operating from a single room. He issued instructions to immediately arrange porta cabin buildings within the Secretariat premises for 10-12 sections to facilitate their relocation.

The Chief Secretary also directed the re-circulation of the inspection roster for sections within the Secretariat premises. He emphasized that officers must mandatorily inspect their respective sections within the stipulated timeframe. Additionally, he instructed that the availability of basic amenities in all buildings within the Secretariat premises be ensured.