Shimla, March 18 -- The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday directed all departments to immediately review cases of officers and officials serving on extension or re-employment, warning of strict action against those facing integrity concerns.

In an official communication issued by the Department of Personnel (Appointment-II), addressed to Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Managing Directors, the government called for an urgent scrutiny of such appointments across the state.

The directive states that any officer or official found to have "doubtful integrity" will have their extension or re-employment terminated with immediate effect. It further makes it clear that no future extensions or appointments should be gr...