The circular comes after repeated complaints from elected representatives made to the government about officials not responding to the phone calls and not being accessible, people aware of the developments said.
Jammu, November 05 (Scoop News)- Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Dr. Piyush Singla today flagged off ‘Pancheri to Patnitop adventure trail’, fourth trek of ‘Visit Patnitop’ series from historic Sankri Temple here.
The adventure trail is being organised by Patnitop Development Authority in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) and Department of Excise, J&K. The trekkers will traverse from Pancheri to Nathatop famous for adventure quotient and scenic beauty.
DDC member, Pancheri-Moungri, Jasvir Singh; BDC Chairman Chenani, Parkash Chand; Registrar SMVDU, Nagendra Singh Jamwal; CEO PDA, Thakur Sher Singh and other officers were also present during the flagging off ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singla appreciated the continuous efforts of PDA to promote its unique destinations, activities and other offerings of tourist interest. He added that it is delightful to see that large number of students from across the country hav
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted an inter-departmental Working Group for the establishment of Tribal Research Institute, a premier institute of excellence in the field of tribal research and development to be funded by the Government of India.
Govt Orders Major Reshuffle In Administration; Mohammad Aijaz Is New DC Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings in the administration.
According to Government Order No.245–JK(GAD) of 2021, Bipul Pathak, IAS (JK:1992), Principal Secretary to the Government, Science & Technology Department, holding additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Social Welfare Department, is transferred and posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
Alok Kumar, IRS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department, shall hold the charge of Principal Secretary to the Government, Science and Technology Department and Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), in addition to his own duties, till further orders.
New Recruits To Have CID Verification Before Getting Salary
SRINAGAR: The administration on Thursday directed the Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and heads of the departments to ensure no new entrant in the government service is paid a salary, allowances till verification by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
According to government Circular No.O9JK(GAD) of 2021, in terms of Government Order No. 1918-GAD of 1997 dated 09.12.1997, read with Government Order No. 1328-GAD of 2016 dated 07.12.2016, security clearance from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been made mandatory for drawing salary and allowances of new entrants into Government Service.
“It has, however, been observed that these instructions are not being adhered to in some Departments/Subordinate offices, as a result of which many individuals with dubious character antecedents and conduct have been paid salaries and other allowances, without obtain