Starting May 2, all government offices in Mohali will operate from 7.30 am to 2 pm in line with the Punjab government’s decision.
The new office timings will remain in force till July 15. The departments to adopt the timings include those falling under the district administration, revenue department, education department, GMADA, municipal corporation, PSEB and PSCPL.
No change in OPD timings
Mohali health department has also geared up for the new timings. Civil surgeon Dr Rupinder Gill said as per government instructions, the new timetable was applicable only to offices that were earlier operating from 9 am to 5 pm.
Therefore, there will be no change in the OPD timings at all government health facilities in the district, and they will continue to open at 8 am and close at 2 pm. Emergency services will be available round-the-clock as before.
The facilities include the civil hospital in Mohali’s Phase 6, sub-divisional hospitals in Kharar and Dera Bassi, and all primary health centres, community health centres, sub-centres, Aam Aadmi clinics and ESI Hospital.
Lawyers raise objections
Meanwhile, lawyers practising in consumer courts have expressed strong objections to the change in timings. They said while the timing of the district courts will remain 10 am to 4.30 pm, those of consumer courts will change, affecting lawyers’ productivity.
“These orders are not practical. It is difficult to prepare a case so early in the morning, which will ultimately hit the functioning of the court. Even the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission operates from 10 am to 4.30 pm,” said Gurtej Singh Grewal, honorary secretary, Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana.
{{/usCountry}}“These orders are not practical. It is difficult to prepare a case so early in the morning, which will ultimately hit the functioning of the court. Even the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission operates from 10 am to 4.30 pm,” said Gurtej Singh Grewal, honorary secretary, Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana.
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