Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Punjab Terminates Four Excise Officials for Absence
The Punjab government in India has fired four employees from the excise and taxation department.
These employees were absent from work for a very long time without permission.
The government says that public service requires commitment and that employees who don't show up for work can't keep their jobs.
The rule they used says that if someone is absent without approved leave for over a year, they are considered to have resigned.
This means they won't get any pension or other benefits.
The government is serious about making sure employees do their jobs properly.
Punjab government terminated four excise and taxation department employees for prolonged unauthorized absence.
The action was taken under the 'deemed resignation' rule for absences ranging from 4 months to 2.5 years.
The government follows a zero-tolerance policy against indiscipline and negligence in duty.
The decision followed an inquiry under Rule 8 of the Punjab Civil Services (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970.
Terminated employees are not entitled to pensionary or other service benefits.
- Who
- Four excise and taxation department employees in Punjab
- What
- Termination of services due to prolonged unauthorized absence
- When
- Terminations effective after prolonged absences ranging from 4 months to 2.5 years
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Government's zero-tolerance policy against indiscipline and negligence in duty
- Number of Employees Terminated
- 4
- Department Affected
- Excise and Taxation
- Reason for Termination
- Prolonged Unauthorized Absence
- Rule Applied
- Deemed Resignation Rule
- Policy Stance
- Zero-Tolerance Against Indiscipline
- Longest Absence Duration
- 2.5 Years
- Shortest Absence Duration
- 4 Months
