Patiala, Nov. 19 -- The Punjab government on Tuesday withdrew a show-cause notice issued to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) chief engineer (aggregate revenue requirement and tariff regulation) Harmohan Kaur following a protest by PSPCL staff.

The notice, issued on November 13, cited Kaur for allegedly failing to report back to duty after her leave request was denied. In response, the Punjab State Electricity Board Engineers' Association staged a sit-in outside the office of the director (Finance), demanding immediate revocation.

The PSPCL later confirmed that the notice had been withdrawn "on administrative grounds" as per the orders of the CMD, PSPCL.

Documents show that Kaur had taken a half-day casual leave on Novembe...