The SOP took effect immediately to improve accountability.
Vague phrases like “take necessary action” are replaced with measurable directions.
Minutes of Meeting are prepared within three working days and cannot be changed orally.
Action points are categorized and supported with orders, approvals, progress reports, or photographs.
The first Action Taken Report must be submitted within one month of the approved minutes.
Repeated delays are reported to the Chief Secretary for review.
Each action point must answer five questions: what will be done, who is responsible, the deadline, the expected outcome, and the proof of completion.
Departments must submit evidence‑based Action Taken Reports classifying work as Completed, In Progress, Overdue, Not Started, or Not Feasible.
All action points are uploaded to a new Chief Minister Meeting Monitoring Website within two working days, and missed deadlines are escalated to senior officials.
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