JKEDI refutes news regarding alleged
denial of EL to employees
Terms it baseless, distortion of
facts to malign institute's image
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 04:
Director, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), has
strongly refuted the news published in a local daily alleging that JKEDI denied
earned leave to employees and has deducted salaries for extra leaves.
"The report is
misleading, factually incorrect and does not reflect the actual policies and
procedures followed by the Institute", said the Director while clarifying
on the issue through a rebuttal received here today.
The communication
stated that it has come to the notice of the institute that the aforementioned
news was shared without confirming the facts with the office of the Director
JKEDI. Unfortunately, this has led to a misrepresentation of the facts, which
has tarnished the reputation of the Director, the Institute and its employees.
Therefore, the
JKEDI clarified that, as per the records available and in accordance with the
Jammu & Kashmir Civil Services (Leave) Rules 1979, specifically Rule 8 (i),
leave cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The salary deductions were made
under rules only in cases where employees took excess leave after exhausting
their allotted quota of Casual, Special Casual or Sick Leaves without obtaining
the necessary prior approval from the leave sanctioning authority.
Furthermore, it has
been repeatedly communicated to all employees that prior approval for leaves is
mandatory once the allotted quota of Casual/Special/Sick leave has been
exhausted. This was explicitly outlined in Circular No. EDI/DIR/15/2024/544,
dated 12.08.2024.
The JKEDI
administration has categorically refuted the false and malicious allegations
published in the newspaper "The Heaven Mail" on 23rd January 2025.
These baseless claims have caused unnecessary concern among the employees and
have been deliberately designed to tarnish reputation of the institute. The
news is completely fabricated, misleading and without any factual basis, read
the document.
The administration
has taken the allegations seriously and will investigate the matter thoroughly.
The culprits responsible for spreading such false narratives about the
institute shall be identified and dealt with under rules.
JKEDI, as a
government institution, strictly adheres to the leave rules and service
conditions as prescribed under rules in vogue. Earned leave is a convenience
granted to employees under established guidelines but like other types of
leaves, mere applying doesn't mean approval or sanction as Leave applications
are processed as per standard protocols, ensuring fairness and due
consideration to the needs of both employees and the organization.
Regarding salary
deductions, it is clarified that any deductions for extra leaves beyond the
permissible limit are in accordance with the norms and financial regulations.
Employees are well aware of these provisions, and there has been no deviation
from established procedures.
In the rebuttal,
Director said that it is unfortunate that the news in question presents a
distorted narrative without seeking an official response from the
administration. "Such baseless claims not only mislead the public but also
harm the reputation of the Institute and its leadership", he said and
urged the newspaper 'Heaven Mail' to verify facts before publishing such
reports and provide a fair opportunity for clarification in the interest of
journalistic ethics and responsible reporting.