THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Secretary VP Joy's ultimatum to ensure punching in government offices from January 1. The order also says that punching should be implemented in the secretariat and the collectorate as well.

The Chief Secretary has given the ultimatum in spite of giving several instructions which weren't implemented. The chief secretary informed that the attendance of the employees will be linked with the salary.

The order states that there is no progress in the implementation of biometric guidelines and that the heads of departments should take strict measures to implement the guidelines in a timely manner. The reason behind the directive to implement biometric punching is to ensure the efficiency of the employees and to ensure that the employees are in the office during the working hours.