Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday constituted the committee to address issues related to the devolution of functions, functionaries, and funds to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in J&K.
As per an order issued by General administration Department a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS reads, Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a Committee, comprising the following, for identification and resolution of the issues faced by the departments in devolution of functions, functionaries and funds to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir, as set out in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act.
Order reads, Chief Secretary, J&K has been appointed as Chairman of the committte, while Administrative Secretary, Finance Department, Administrative Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department, Administrative Secretary of the concerned Department Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation/Jammu Municipal Corporation have been appointed as member of the committee.
The Committee may co-opt any member, as required, and shall submit its report at the earliest. Terms of Reference, The committee may recommend any other measures that may help to financially optimize the devolution of functions, functionaries and funds, it reads.
To recommend steps for redressal of issue(s) faced bythe departments in the UT of J&K regarding devolution offunctions, functionaries and funds to Urban Local Bodies, as per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. The Committee shall be serviced by the Housing & Urban Development. Department, reads the order. (JKNS)
