To ensure the movement of essential commodities during the lockdown, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs has decided to replace those officers who are unable to work due to medical or other valid reasons. The Ministry had to take this decision after some of the Ministry officials chose not to pay heed to its directive to show up on week end.
The Consumer Affairs Secretary Pawan Kumar Agarwal (IAS:1985:WB) said “Our ministry has a crucial role as it monitors the supply of essential commodities and prices. Some officers are required for this purpose. If they remain absent, then I have to seek replacement from (DoPT),”.
The government has exempted movement of essential goods from the restrictions imposed during the lockdown, extended till May 3.
Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the roster of officers/staff would be drawn up a way that no one is put to any hardship while the work of the department is carried out smoothly.
