[PROVISIONAL TRANSLATION FROM PERSIAN]
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[Personal information has been redacted.]
[Emblem]
The Islamic Republic of Iran
The Ministry of Health
Office of the Minister
Number [illegible]
Date: 10 Dey 1359 [31 December 1980]
Enclosure -----
The Office of Human Resources, Province of Tehran
Organisation
Whereas, since the passage of the Islamic Constitution, all subdivisions of the ministry offices or government organizations operate based on the Islamic laws and the values of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is unfitting to have those who openly state their affiliation with the Baha’i sect; and as non-corruption of religious conviction [illegible] is one of the employment requirements by virtue of Article 14 of the National Employment Act and Article 6 of the Social Security Employment Regulations and/or other Employment Regulations; therefore, please issue an immediate order to assess the applicants who are accused of being Baha’i. This action needs to be communicated to the accused in writing, and if they still insist and confirm their belief, their employment must be terminated (whether based on the National Employment Act and Article 6 from the Social Welfare/Security Employment Regulations and/or on other Employment Regulations) by 1 Bahman 1359 [21January 1981], and their years of service will be calculated according to employment legislation.
Doctor Hadi Manafi
Health Minister [Signature]
40/39730
26 Dey 1359 [16 January 1981]
Copy to:
1 – Sorkheh Hesar Hospital to take action
2 – Poly Clinic for their information, notify this area in the event such individuals work in that unit.
3 –The Office of Personnel
[Name and signature]
Dr. Forough Golkar
Regional Director of Eastern Health – Tehran [stamp]
[Stamp:] Indexed
[Official stamp with number]
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