Cabinet approves parole extension, 4300 GoGs and Transfer of teachers from border areas

Chandigarh, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – In view of the unprecedented situation prevailing in the state, the Cabinet approved extension of parole period beyond 16 weeks during epidemics and disasters, for those sentenced to 7 years or less. The Cabinet okayed suitable amendments to The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners Act 1962, in accordance with the Supreme Court suggestion on longer paroles in the current extreme circumstances.

In another decision, the Cabinet accorded ex-post facto approval to the appointment of 4300 Guardians of Governance (GOGS). The GoGs, part of the Chief Minister’s flagship scheme to gainfully employ ex-servicemen, have emerged as a powerful tool for the state government in the battle against Covid. 

The Cabinet also agreed to amend the transfer policy of the School Education Department to allow teachers seeking transfer after 18 months of posting in the border areas, instead of the earlier 3 years, once new recruitments are completed. It also gave ex-facto approval to the exclusion of principal and headmasters from the transfer policy.