Srinagar, November 10 (KNB): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued Government Order No: 460-PW(R&B) of 2023, outlining a temporary reshuffling of responsibilities within the Public Works (R&B) Department. This move is aimed at addressing administrative exigencies and ensuring the smooth functioning of public services.
According to the order, Nisar Ahmad Pandith, presently serving as Superintending Engineer in R&B Circle Pulwama-Shopian, will assume additional responsibilities as the Chief Engineer, R&B South Kashmir. Similarly, Er. Sajad Ahmad Naqeeb, currently Superintending Engineer in R&B Circle, Srinagar South, will take on the role of Chief Engineer, R&B Central Kashmir. Additionally, Er. Firdous Ahmed Kushkhan, currently Superintending Engineer in R&B Circle, Bandipora, will hold the charge of Chief Engineer, R&B North Kashmir.
The government emphasizes that this reshuffling is a temporary measure, and the appointed individuals will perform these additional duties until regular arrangements are made. Importantly, the temporary assignment does not confer any future service benefits, regularisation, seniority, or waiver of disciplinary actions to the individuals involved.
Shailendra Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, issued the order on November 10, 2023. It is numbered No: PWD-HRM1/174/2023-05. The government also highlights that if this order contradicts any court order of which they are currently unaware, it will be deemed inoperative.- KNB