The newly-appointed Maharashtra Family Welfare department commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday issued a circular on 'office discipline' to staffers, warning them that not following the instructions may amount to misbehaviour and could invite action, the PTI reported.

Mundhe is also the National Health Mission director for Maharashtra said that the officials taking leave must have written permission from him, which those remaining absent due to ailments must submit relevant medical certificates, according to the PTI.