Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken decisive action by canceling the leaves of all Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), District Magistrates (DMs), and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers with immediate effect. This directive comes in response to an ongoing “war-like situation” prevailing in the state, although the specifics of this situation were not detailed in the official orders.
Separate orders were issued by the General Administration Department for the RDCs and DMs, and by the Home Department for the IPS officers. These orders mandate the immediate return of all officers currently on leave to their respective headquarters. Furthermore, no new leave requests will be entertained until further notice.
The government’s move underscores the seriousness of the prevailing circumstances and the critical need for all administrative and law enforcement machinery to be fully operational. This decision suggests that the state administration anticipates significant challenges that require the presence and active involvement of key officials across the state.
While the exact nature of the “war-like situation” remains unspecified, the cancellation of leave for such high-ranking officials indicates a situation demanding heightened vigilance, swift decision-making, and coordinated action at both the administrative and law enforcement levels. Residents are advised to remain calm and follow any advisories issued by the government. Further updates on the situation are expected as they become available.