India, Sept. 21 -- Notices were issued to nine officials of the Sohna subdivision for failing to attend Samadhan Shivirs (Resolution Camps) held on Thursday under the directions of Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, officials said on Friday.

Akhilesh Kumar, sub-divisional officer (SDM) of Sohna, expressed displeasure over the absence of senior officials, including the additional district magistrate (ADM). "If the replies to these notices are not satisfactory, disciplinary action will be taken," Kumar acknowledged. He said dereliction of such duties would not be tolerated since they concern public welfare.

The SDM, through official notices, sought explanations from senior officials for not marking their presence. "If the officials...