Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari has issued orders allowing all Muslim government employees to leave work an hour early at 4 pm during the holy month of Ramzan to offer prayers. However, this exemption does not apply in cases where their presence is required for essential services.
The order covers Muslim employees across various sectors, including teachers, contract staff, outsourced personnel and those working in boards, corporations and public sector offices. It will remain in effect from March 2 to 31.
The directive has been communicated to all government departments, including the Secretariat, police, GHMC, district collectors, magistrates, and the education department.
