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J-K Speaker Orders New Car Policy Within 15 Days
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is waiting for a new rule about government cars.
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather told the administration to finish and announce the rule within 15 days.
The rule is called the “One Officer One Car Policy.”
Transport Minister Satish Sharma presented an update about the policy.
The Speaker said the delay had lasted nearly five years.
He was concerned that some officers might use more government cars than the rules allow.
He also said officers should still receive the cars and facilities they are properly entitled to.
The transport department will consult other departments before completing the policy.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather directed the administration to notify a new car policy within 15 days.
The direction followed Transport Minister Satish Sharma’s status report on the “One Officer One Car Policy.”
Rather said complaints about misuse of public resources required clear and updated vehicle-entitlement rules.
He said using multiple government vehicles beyond prescribed limits could amount to misuse of public resources.
The policy has reportedly moved between departments for nearly five years, with consultations and formalities still pending.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather directed the administration; Transport Minister Satish Sharma presented the status report.
- What
- The administration was directed to finalise and notify a new “One Officer One Car Policy” within 15 days.
- Where
- The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, in Srinagar.
- When
- The direction was issued on Wednesday, September 30, during the Assembly’s Autumn Session.
- Why
- To address concerns about the misuse of public resources and clarify government officers’ entitlement to official vehicles.
Key facts
- Deadline
- The policy must be finalised and notified within 15 days.
- Policy
- “One Officer One Car Policy”
- Speaker
- Abdul Rahim Rather
- Transport Minister
- Satish Sharma
- Reported delay
- The matter had moved between departments for nearly five years.
- Next step
- The transport department will conduct inter-departmental consultations and complete the required formalities.
Quotes
Abdul Rahim Rather
Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
“This matter should not be allowed to remain pending any further. The complaints regarding misuse of public resources are a matter of serious concern and underscore the need for clear and updated rules governing the entitlement and use of government vehicles.”
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