The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, through the General Administration Department, has issued an official order concerning the deputation of employees from J&K to the Union Territory of Ladakh. This development comes as detailed in various references, including a letter from the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, and communications from the Finance and Home Departments.
Key References for the Deputation Order
- A letter from the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K dated 23.05.2024 under reference number CEO-ELEC/COE/30/2024-I/7984
- An office memorandum from the Finance Department dated 22.03.2024
- A communication from the Home Department dated 14.03.2024 under U.O. Number Home-Pros/12/2024
Official Government Order
The order was formalized in Government Order No. 1135-JK(GAD) of 2024 dated 04.06.2024. The directive stipulates that the following employees are deputed to the Union Territory of Ladakh for a tenure of two years or until a recall, whichever is earlier. Upon deputation, these employees are to be relieved from their current posts with immediate effect and report to the General Administration Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, post their joining time.
In addition to their regular duties, deputed employees will be eligible for any incentives provided by the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Deputed Employees
- Mr. Sayeed Choudhary Owais Qadir
- Designation: Senior Prosecuting Officer
- Present Place of Posting: APHQ, J&K
- Department: Home
- Jan No: GAD-SERVOLA/4/2023
- Designation: Accounts Officer
- Present Place of Posting: Treasury Officer, Court Complex Treasury, Srinagar
- Department: Finance
The order is enacted by sanction of the Lieutenant Governor, underscoring the administration’s commitment to the region’s governance needs.
Copied To:
The document, duly signed by Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, is also copied to various dignitaries including the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Joint Secretary (KL), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
By this move, the J&K administration aims to strengthen the administrative framework and provide a seamless public service delivery mechanism in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The deputation of these officials is expected to bring about positive synergies between J&K and Ladakh, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the Indian Union Territories.