JALANDHAR

·        DC ASKS OFFICERS TO ACCORD DUE RECOGNITION AND RESPECT TO THE EX-SERVICEMEN AND DEFENCE PERSONNEL

·        ASKS THE OFFICERS NOT TO BE COMPLACENT ON THIS ACCOUNT

Jalandhar, October 8-

Recalling the immense contribution of ex-servicemen in the service of the country, the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr. Varinder Kumar Sharma has asked all the officers of district administration togive due respect to these heroes whenever they visit the government offices for their routine administrative works.

In a communiqué issued to the officers, the Deputy Commissioner said that it was our bounden duty to redress the issues of the ex-servicemen and Defence personnel forthwith as a gratitude towards their outstanding services to defend the security and sovereignty of the country. Emphasizing the need to extend basic courtesies to the Defence personnel and veterans, he said that officers must accord due recognition and respect to them, whenever they visit their offices. Mr. Sharma categorically said that the officers should never be complacent on this account as the Defence personnel and ex-servicemen constitute one of the most revered sections of the society.

The Deputy Commissioner said that all out efforts must be made by the officers to do the work of ex-servicemen on top priority. He said that every matter raised by these great sons of soil must be addressed swiftly and in a time bound manner so that they do not face any sort of problem. Mr. Sharma asked the officers to ensure that the ex-servicemen do not face any sort of problem in getting their day-to-day works done in the government offices.

The Deputy Commissioner it was a well known fact that every soldier who joins the Armed forces has a firm determination to render selfless service towards the nation. He said that countrymen enjoyed their sleep knowing well that the brave soldiers were safeguarding borders while giving their duty. Mr. Sharma said that in wake of all these facts it was the duty of the every officer of district administration to give due respect the ex-servicemen, who visit their office for their works.