• Orders recall of staff deployed without competent authority approval; reviews progress on Badminton Court in Changia

JAMMU: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Tuesday conducted surprise inspections in Bishnah and Arnia blocks to assess their administrative functioning and ongoing developmental works. During the inspection, it was found that three Panchayat Account Assistant from Bishnah block and one from Arnia block were attached in violation of standing government instructions.

Additionally, several ministerial staff members were irregularly deployed in offices other than those of the Rural Development Department. The Secretary issued on-spot instructions directing block officials to immediately recall all staff deployed without approval of competent authority to their original places of posting. He expressed concern over these violations, emphasising the need for strict adherence to government guidelines to ensure transparency and efficiency in the functioning of rural administrative units.

Aijaz Asad directed immediate corrective measures and warned against any further deviations from standard protocols. During review of progress on various projects in Bishnah and Arnia blocks, the Secretary emphasised the importance of timely completion of all ongoing projects. He directed the officials to ensure that the works meet their deadlines and maintain high standards of execution.

The Secretary highlighted the need for improved sanitation in both the blocks. Aijaz Asad also visited Panchayat Changia to review progress on a Badminton Court being constructed under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP) and Capex Budget.

During the visit, the local ex-Sarpanchs, players and prominent citizens requested to expedite completion of the indoor stadium. They also demanded installation of floodlights and polyvinyl flooring to make the facility operational at night. The Secretary assured full support and directed block officials to ensure the project is completed within two months. The Secretary was accompanied by Additional Secretary RD&PR, Waseem Raja and other senior officers.

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