As the timelines for the completion of verification of the character and antecedents of the selected candidates are not being strictly followed, the Government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has issued fresh instructions to all the Administrative Departments and appointing authorities. The recent Governmental directive carries paramount significance, as it seeks to strike a delicate balance between fortifying the verification process to an impervious standard and enforcing stringent time constraints. Despite the migration of the verification procedure to an exclusive online mode, lamentably, instances persist where verifications arrive after the expiration of validation dates. Consequently, the candidates selected, through no fault of their own, find themselves embroiled in an arduous bureaucratic ordeal. Recognizing the gravity of this situation, the Government has judiciously mandated a time-bound verification process, accompanied by the appointment of a singular nodal officer within each Administrative Department. This officer is entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of liaising with the CID to ensure the expeditious completion of verifications.
The imperative nature of CID verification in the realm of Government employment cannot be overstated. Notably, in the context of Jammu and Kashmir, historical oversights have proven exorbitantly costly for a region besieged by terrorism. The administration continues to grapple with the infiltration of elements harbouring separatist agendas, necessitating stringent measures such as the termination of services. A meticulous and timely verification process serves as a bulwark against the emergence of precarious situations in the aftermath. However, any undue delays perpetrated by the CID are unequivocally unacceptable. The dual-pronged verification system, encompassing both local police and the CID, should not be construed as an unwieldy process in this digital epoch. Local law enforcement typically possesses pertinent details about the candidates. In the event of an adverse initial report, exhaustive background scrutiny can be promptly initiated. The Government’s directive, fortified by robust checks and balances, stands as a laudable initiative poised to streamline the labyrinthine verification process.
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