This decision has been made after it was observed that, in some cases, it takes over a year to issue notices of leaving the service when government officials do not report to work without prior notification.

The PSC has communicated this directive through a circular to all ministry secretaries and heads of departments.

The commission also noted that if a resignation notice is issued to an officer, any excuses or explanations must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 216 of the Public Service Commission Procedural Rules.