Chandigarh: Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance system for MC employees must from November 1

Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar reviewed the progress and operational readiness of the AEBAS system and issued clear directions for strict and immediate compliance.

It was observed that 10,930 employees of MC are currently active and registered on the Biometric Attendance Portal developed by NIC.

“All officials who have not yet registered are directed to complete their registration within seven days without fail,” the civic body had ordered.

As per the directions of the commissioner, marking of attendance through NIC’s facial authentication using the mobile applications AadhaarBAS or AadhaarFaceRD on personal smartphones, or through biometric machines installed at designated locations, is mandatory for all MC employees, including regular, contractual, outsourced, and field staff.

Not just this, salaries of all employees are to be strictly linked to their biometric attendance records with effect from November 1.

The IT Branch, MC, has already conducted comprehensive training sessions for all nodal officers/single points of contact (SPoCs) from every wing, branch, and division to ensure smooth and uniform implementation.

The commissioner instructed all nodal officers/SPoCs/supervisors to ensure that every employee under their control marks attendance daily without exception. In cases where any employee faces difficulty in marking attendance, the supervisor concerned will immediately facilitate the attendance marking using his/her own smartphone or through a nearby biometric machine to avoid discrepancies.

“Furthermore, all registered employees have been directed to update their biometric and service details, including their place of posting, by 31.10.2025, to ensure accurate record maintenance on the attendance portal,” a statement issued by the civic body said.

The Commissioner, MC, has emphasised that strict compliance with these directions is mandatory, and any negligence or non-compliance will be viewed seriously.

“All employees are therefore instructed to cooperate fully to ensure the successful implementation of the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System, which aims to enhance transparency, punctuality, and administrative efficiency within the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh,” it was further added.