Delinquent Execution: CDA takes action against polio workers

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to take action against officials who failed to fulfil their polio duties during the recent immunization drive in the capital. A four-day polio campaign was conducted in Islamabad from January 16 to January 19.  However, some officials were found truant.Subsequently, Islamabad Mayor and CDAChairman Sheikh Anser Aziz ordered action against these employees. CDA Member Administration Yasir Pirzada on Thursday issued orders for taking stern action against these officials.  “Eradication of polio is our national duty and all CDA officials are expected to fulfill their responsibilities; laxity will not be tolerated,” he said. The concerned directorates have been asked to immediately stop salaries of the officials who failed to perform their duties during the immunization drive. The officials have also been asked to submit a compliance report. The concerned directorates have been further instructed to initiate disciplinary proceedings under regulations 8.06 (2) of CDA employees service regulations 1992.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 21^st, 2017.