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Odisha Declares Monday as 'No Meeting Day' | GA & PG Letter No. 30649 Dated 27.09.2026

Odisha Declares Monday as 'No Meeting Day' | GA & PG Letter No. 30649 Dated 27.09.2026
Odisha No Meeting Day Monday GA PG Letter

MONDAY DECLARED AS 'NO MEETING DAY' IN ODISHA

General Administration & Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha – Letter No. 30649, Dated 27.09.2026
Issuing Authority GA & PG Department, Govt. of Odisha
Letter No. 30649, Dated 27.09.2026
Issued By Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Principal Secretary
No Meeting Day Every Monday

No Meeting Day

Every Monday
All senior officials

Purpose

Grievance Hearing
Weekly public grievance redressal

Exception

Extreme Urgency
Only in urgent cases

Applicability

All Departments
Heads of Dept & Collectors

Letter Details

  • Declaration: The Odisha Government has declared every Monday as a "No Meeting Day" to ensure the smooth conduct of weekly public grievance hearings and enable senior officials to actively participate in the process.
  • Issued By: A letter issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, with Principal Secretary to Government Suresh Kumar Vashishth directing all senior officials. (Letter No. 30649 dated 27.09.2026)
  • Directive: All Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners-cum-Secretaries, heads of departments, and district collectors are directed to refrain from scheduling meetings on Mondays unless they are extremely urgent.
  • Reason: Weekly grievance hearings are being conducted at government offices every Monday in accordance with the state government's directions. However, it had come to the government's notice that various meetings were also being scheduled at the level of senior officials on the same day, affecting their participation in the grievance-hearing process.
  • Objective: "To ensure the effective participation of senior officials in the weekly grievance-hearing mechanism, Monday is hereby declared as a 'No Meeting Day'," the letter said.
  • Subordinate Offices: The department also asked senior officials to ensure that similar instructions are issued to all subordinate government offices under their respective jurisdictions.
  • Purpose: The move is aimed at allowing senior officials to devote their time to hearing public grievances and improving the responsiveness of the administration to citizens' concerns.
  • Priority: Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar Vashishth directed all departments, departmental heads, and district collectors to treat the instruction as a matter of utmost importance.

What the Letter Means

Every Monday is a No Meeting Day
Senior officials are directed to avoid scheduling any meetings on Mondays, except in cases of extreme urgency.
Focus on Public Grievance Hearing
The move ensures that senior officials can dedicate their time to hearing public grievances, improving the responsiveness of the administration.
Applies to All Departments and Districts
All Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners-cum-Secretaries, heads of departments, and district collectors are covered.
Subordinate Offices to Follow
Senior officials are asked to ensure that similar instructions are issued to all subordinate government offices under their respective jurisdictions.
Extreme Urgency Exception
Meetings may be held on Mondays only in cases of extreme urgency, as determined by the concerned authority.
Matter of Utmost Importance
The Principal Secretary directed all departments, departmental heads, and district collectors to treat the instruction as a matter of utmost importance.

Important Points to Note

  • No Meeting Day: Every Monday is declared as a "No Meeting Day" across Odisha Government offices.
  • Letter No.: 30649 dated 27.09.2026, issued by the GA & PG Department.
  • Purpose: To ensure smooth conduct of weekly public grievance hearings held every Monday.
  • Directive: All senior officials must refrain from scheduling meetings on Mondays unless extremely urgent.
  • Who is Covered: Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners-cum-Secretaries, heads of departments, and district collectors.
  • Subordinate Offices: Similar instructions to be issued to all subordinate government offices.
  • Objective: Allow senior officials to devote time to hearing public grievances and improving administrative responsiveness.
  • Issued By: Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Principal Secretary to Government.
  • Priority: To be treated as a matter of utmost importance by all departments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "No Meeting Day" declared by the Odisha Government?
The Odisha Government has declared every Monday as a "No Meeting Day" across government offices to ensure the smooth conduct of weekly public grievance hearings.
What is the letter number and date of this instruction?
The instruction has been issued through GA & PG Department Letter No. 30649 dated 27.09.2026.
Why has Monday been declared a No Meeting Day?
Weekly grievance hearings are conducted every Monday. It was noticed that meetings were also being scheduled on the same day, affecting the participation of senior officials in the grievance-hearing process. Declaring Monday as a No Meeting Day ensures their effective participation.
Who does this letter apply to?
The letter applies to all Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioners-cum-Secretaries, heads of departments, and district collectors. Senior officials are also asked to issue similar instructions to subordinate government offices.
Can any meetings be held on Mondays?
Meetings can be held on Mondays only in cases of extreme urgency. Otherwise, all meetings should be avoided on that day.
What is the purpose of this move?
The move is aimed at allowing senior officials to devote their time to hearing public grievances and improving the responsiveness of the administration to citizens' concerns.
Who issued this letter?
The letter has been issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Government of Odisha. It was issued by Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Principal Secretary to Government.
How should departments treat this instruction?
All departments, departmental heads, and district collectors have been directed to treat this instruction as a matter of utmost importance.
Does this apply to all government offices in Odisha?
Yes. The letter applies to all government departments and offices. Senior officials are responsible for ensuring that similar instructions are issued to all subordinate government offices under their respective jurisdictions.
When does this letter come into effect?
The letter is dated 27.09.2026 and the instruction is to be implemented with immediate effect.