Sanskrit University seeks disciplinary action against staff dodging biometric attendance

A Sanskrit university has initiated action against faculty and administrative staff for repeatedly circumventing biometric attendance protocols, according to a recent review of compliance records. The biometric punch-in system was mandated across all teaching and non-teaching positions in 2022 to ensure transparent tracking of daily attendance and institutional accountability.

The scrutiny revealed that only a modest proportion of staff members have been consistently using the biometric facility as intended. Despite nearly two years since the mandatory directive, a significant portion of the workforce has either avoided or neglected to record their attendance through the digital system, raising concerns about institutional discipline and oversight.

University authorities have determined that the widespread non-compliance undermines the effectiveness of the attendance framework and indicated that corrective action is warranted. The institution plans to initiate formal proceedings against those responsible for the systematic breach of the attendance requirement.

The move reflects broader efforts across Indian educational institutions to modernize administrative processes and ensure accountability among staff members. Officials have emphasized that the biometric system was designed to create an objective, tamper-proof record of institutional attendance and to promote organizational discipline across all levels of the workforce.