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Delhi University Enforces Biometric Attendance, Cracks Down On Latecomers With Strict Penalties
24htopnews | April 14, 2026 3:09 AM CST

Delhi University has made Aadhaar-based biometric attendance mandatory for all staff, enforcing strict working hours from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. A grace period till 9:30 a.m. is allowed with compensatory work, while delays beyond that may lead to leave deductions. The move aims to improve punctuality, discipline, and administrative efficiency.

New Delhi: Delhi University on Sunday made biometric attendance mandatory for all its employees and warned of strict action in cases of late arrival, as part of a renewed push to enforce discipline and improve administrative efficiency.

In a detailed administrative order issued, the university has directed all staff members to mark their attendance through an Aadhaar-based biometric system.

The official working hours have been fixed from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., comprising a total of 8 hours and 30 minutes, including a 30-minute lunch break.

Employees have been advised to ideally take their lunch between 1 and 1:30 p.m. to ensure smooth workflow across departments.


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