Shimla, April 7 -- The Himachal Pradesh government barred all departments from granting extensions, re-employment or re-engagement to retired government servants without explicit prior approval, warning that any such proposals will not be entertained at any level.

In a 'Most Urgent' directive issued by the Department of Personnel (Appointment-II), Joint Secretary (Personnel) Niraj Kumar has instructed all Administrative Secretaries to strictly refrain from forwarding or processing any proposals related to post-retirement appointments unless they have been cleared by the competent authority in advance.

The order makes it clear that officials currently serving on extension, re-employment or re-engagement without formal sanction will be de...