Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced to change the timings of government offices from the existing 9 am-5 pm to 7.30 am-2 pm.
Mann said the revised timings would come into effect on May 2 and remain in force till July 15. He said the decision had been taken to benefit the common man for getting his work done easily in government offices during the scorching heat in the summer. Mann said the decision had been taken after due consultation with all stakeholders for the welfare of all.
He said it would enable people to do get their work done early in the morning without taking leave.