Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Oct 18: Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon from NC was unanimously elected as Chairman LAHDC Kargil during first meeting of newly formed Council held at Conference Hall Baroo, here today.
First meeting of 5th LAHDC was convened by Election Authority/DC Kargil.
During the meeting as per Rule 94 of LAHDC Election Rules 1995, name of Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon- Councillor Thasgam-Thuina as Chairman LAHDC Kargil was proposed by Nasir Munshi, Councillor Choskore which was as seconded by Councillor Padum Phunchok Tashi.
In light of single proposal moved during meeting, the Election Authority declared Dr Akhoon as Chairman LAHDC Kargil being the unanimous/ uncontested candidate.
After declaration, Principal District and Sessions Judge Kargil, Iqbal Ahmad Masoodi administered oath of secrecy to Akhoon.
District Magistrate/ CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Shrikant Suse, Special Judge Mobile Magistrate Kargil Shafeeq Mustaq Lone, Additional District Magistrate Kargil Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani , along with Councillors of LAHDC Kargil and other dignitaries were present during oath ceremony.
Later in the evening, Dr Akhoon assumed the charge as Chairman/ CEC LAHDC Kargil at Council Secretariat in presence of CEO LAHDC Kargil, all Councillors and other dignitaries.
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