Biometrics to check truant rly staffers

Chandigarh | Thursday | 23rd November, 2017

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Tribune News ServiceChandigarh, November 22To check employees’ absent during the duty hours, the railways have decided to install biometric system at the Chandigarh Railway Station. The authorities would also install CCTV camera atop the biometric system. Station Superintendent TP Singh said the biometric system would be installed at various locations of the station for the convenience of the employees. The issue of truant staff had come to light during the recent visit of Passenger Amenities Committee (PAC) member Ashok Thripathi here. There are over 500 railway employees at the station and it would be mandatory for all employees to mark their attendance at the biometric system while reporting on duty..