Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, Ajay Singh Jamwal, on Thursday ordered action against employees found absent from duty without proper leave or permission.The Deputy Commissioner paid surprise visit to various offices in Sub-Division Hiranagar, along with the local SDM and during the inspection of BDO, Ravi Tawi, PHE, PDD, Municipality and Tehsil offices found some officers and officials absent from duty without leave and proper permission.Taking serious notice of absenteeism in these offices, the DDC directed the concerned to seek explanation from the absentees and withhold their salary till they clear their position.The DC directed the officers and staff to maintain work culture and punctuality adding that no indiscipline will be tolerated and strict action will be taken against the erring employees. He instructed the department heads to adhere to office timing strictly so that general public faces no inconvenience during office hours.