Shimla, Nov. 18 -- Deputy commissioner (DC) Anupam Kashyap on Tuesday instructed all sub-divisional magistrates (SDM) to not attend any private functions during duty hours.

The instructions were issued during the district-level revenue review meeting held in Shimla.

"SDMs will not attend private events during duty hours," said Kashyap, while adding, "If they still wish to attend any function, they must obtain prior permission from the DC."

Giving rationale behind the instruction the DC said, "People from far-flung areas come to the SDM office to get their work done and if officers are absent from the office, the general public faces difficulties."

He also directed that officers to ensure that visit reports of the schools they have ado...