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Health
J&K Government Terminates Doctor for Unauthorised Absence Since 2024
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 02:05 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has terminated a doctor’s employment after discovering an unauthorised absence that began in 2024. The termination was carried out under the applicable service rules.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an order terminating the services of a doctor who had been absent from duty without official permission since the year 2024. The order cites continuous unauthorised absence as the grounds for termination.
According to government sources, the concerned department initiated disciplinary proceedings after repeated notices failed to yield a response. The decision follows the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules.
Officials said the move aims to uphold discipline and ensure the availability of medical staff in public health facilities. No further details about the doctor’s identity, posting or the exact date of the termination order have been made public.
According to government sources, the concerned department initiated disciplinary proceedings after repeated notices failed to yield a response. The decision follows the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules.
Officials said the move aims to uphold discipline and ensure the availability of medical staff in public health facilities. No further details about the doctor’s identity, posting or the exact date of the termination order have been made public.