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Taking a firm stand on workplace discipline, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram carried out a surprise crackdown on late arrivals, resulting in around 750 employees—including top officials—being denied entry and slapped with disciplinary notices. The official reporting time at PMC is 9:45 AM, but for a long time now, the civic body has been battling a widespread issue of employees strolling in well past their start time. Despite multiple reminders and a formal warning issued two weeks ago, many continued to arrive late. On Friday morning, the Commissioner decided it was time for decisive action.
All entry gates to the PMC headquarters were shut promptly after 9:45 AM, catching latecomers off guard. Their names were recorded on the spot by the General Administration Department, and “show-cause” notices were immediately served. This move sent shockwaves across the administration, especially as the list included six department heads, several senior officers, and hundreds of staff members.
Officers and employees at both the main PMC building and regional offices have long been observed arriving well past the scheduled time—some even between 10 AM and 12 noon—and often leaving earlier than permitted. The Commissioner, since taking charge, has been vocal about restoring punctuality and accountability in the workplace, stating that repeated indiscipline would not be tolerated.
Adding to the context, PMC recently adopted a five-day work week, aligning its schedule with that of state government offices. As part of this adjustment, Saturdays were declared holidays, but daily work hours were extended to balance productivity. Despite this change offering more structured work-life balance, many employees continued to flout the office timings.
“The Municipal Corporation has clearly defined its working hours. Everyone is expected to report on time. Those who failed to do so have been noted and issued notices,” said a senior PMC official.
This unexpected enforcement has stirred the civic ecosystem, with many now reassessing their routines. The message from the Commissioner is clear—discipline is not optional. As the dust settles, PMC employees are now under pressure to stick to their schedules, with the administration promising more such surprise checks if needed.
