In response to the pervasive non-compliance with the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Reference of Vacancies and Holding of Meetings of Departmental Promotion Committees) Rules, 2005, the Government has taken a stern stance, instituting stringent timelines for the referral of vacancies to key recruiting agencies-the Public Service Commission and the Services Selection Board. The Chief Secretary has taken cognizance of delays in the referral process and issued directives to expedite actions, aiming to enhance the efficiency of public service delivery. The most recent directive emanating from the General Administration Department (GAD) signifies yet another concerted effort by the authorities to rationalise and systematise the referral of job vacancies to the pertinent recruitment agencies within the stipulated timelines. It is a matter of profound disquietude that, notwithstanding persistent admonitions, diverse departments have consistently faltered in promptly submitting vacancy referrals. The consequential ramification is a deficiency in both gazetted and non-gazetted personnel, thereby detrimentally impacting the overall operational efficacy of these departments.
It is imperative to underscore that a meticulously delineated procedure exists for the submission of posts, after obtaining the requisite concurrence from the finance department. Upon securing approval from the Finance Department, budgetary allocations are earmarked in the annual budget to accommodate the remuneration for the envisaged vacancies. Each Government post’s pertinence is discerned through deliberative processes and is integrally linked to the effective implementation of various Government initiatives. A matter of grave perturbation manifests in the prolonged hiatus in the convening of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs), resulting in workforce stagnation and demoralization. It is incumbent upon higher echelons of departmental authority to grasp the paramount importance of expeditious promotions. The promotion trajectory for lower cadre employees is contingent upon the timely conduct of DPC; hence, any unwarranted delay must be vehemently circumvented. The prescribed timelines of November, December, and January have been unequivocally delineated, coupled with the imposition of accountability on a designated nodal officer. It is sanguinely anticipated that these measures will propel a definitive shift towards the desired objectives articulated by the Chief Secretary.
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