GoI’s order on employee protests sparks outrage from Opposition

GoI's order on employee protests sparks outrage from opposition

The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations Multiple political parties have termed the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s order restricting government employees from participating in demonstrations and strikes as brazen and outrageous. The order, passed on November 3, warns of strict action, including termination, of government employees are found participating in protests or demonstrations. “LG admin’s blanket ban on peaceful protests by government employees reeks of a dictatorial mindset. Stifling voices of reason in a democracy…

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Finance Department to Withhold Pension Payments to Six Departments

Finance Department to Withhold Pension Payments to Six Departments

oncerned about irregularities uncovered in the processing of pension payments for ineligible cases across various treasuries in the Jammu Division, the Office of the Principal Accountant General in Jammu and Kashmir has urgently called upon the Finance Department to suspend pension revision payments associated with six government departments. These departments include Irrigation and Flood Control, Jal Shakti (PHE) Department, Power Development Department (PDD), PDC, R&B, Agriculture, as well as Headmasters and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) within the Education Department. The Principal Accountant General’s Office has also requested Treasury Officers to…

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