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Bihar Chief Secretary Orders Salary Payment Before Diwali, Chhath
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:37 PM
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Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit has issued strict directives to all departments and district magistrates to ensure government employee salaries are paid before Diwali and Chhath, mandating office operations on Saturdays if necessary.
The Bihar administration has taken decisive action to address delays in the disbursement of salaries to government employees. Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit has issued stern instructions to all state departments and district magistrates to ensure that payments are completed well ahead of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivals.
The directive emphasizes the urgency of clearing pending dues to allow staff to celebrate the festivals without financial stress. The Chief Secretary has specifically warned against any further procrastination in the payment process, highlighting the importance of timely salary credits.
To facilitate this timely disbursement, the administration has authorized the opening of government offices on Saturdays if required. This measure aims to expedite administrative procedures and ensure that all necessary approvals and transfers are processed without delay.
The move reflects the state government's commitment to the welfare of its workforce, ensuring that bureaucratic processes do not hinder the financial well-being of public servants during the festive season.
The directive emphasizes the urgency of clearing pending dues to allow staff to celebrate the festivals without financial stress. The Chief Secretary has specifically warned against any further procrastination in the payment process, highlighting the importance of timely salary credits.
To facilitate this timely disbursement, the administration has authorized the opening of government offices on Saturdays if required. This measure aims to expedite administrative procedures and ensure that all necessary approvals and transfers are processed without delay.
The move reflects the state government's commitment to the welfare of its workforce, ensuring that bureaucratic processes do not hinder the financial well-being of public servants during the festive season.