Srinagar, Jan 27 (JKNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated departmental proceedings against several officers of the Public Works (R&B) Department over alleged delay in snow clearance and unauthorized absence from duty during recent snowfall.According to an official communication issued by the Public Works (R&B) Department as per news agency JKNS, the action follows a communication dated January 25, 2026, from the Personal Section of the Deputy Chief Minister, J&K, after his visit to the Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC), Srinagar.
Order reads that during the visit, Er. Sandeep Vaishnavi, Assistant Engineer, Machinery Division Srinagar, was found absent from duty. The matter was further highlighted through complaints received from elected representatives and public delegations from Shopian, Anantnag, Imam Sahib, Tangmarg, Zainapora and other areas of the Kashmir Division regarding poor performance of certain officers and officials of the PW(R&B) Department.
The complaints alleged failure in timely snow clearance, resulting in disruption of road connectivity and essential services. Taking serious note of the situation, the Deputy Chief Minister has directed that the following officers and officials be placed under suspension and their duties reassigned as per administrative requirements, Er. Noor Din, AEE, PW(R&B) Sub Division Imam Sahib, Division Zainapora. Er. Shabir Ahmad Ganie, AEE, Mechanical & Hospital Division Tangmarg. Er. Nasir, AE, Mechanical & Hospital Division Anantnag (Sub Division-II). Er. Sandeep Vaishnavi, AE (PM Package), Machinery Division Srinagar. Er. Ramiz, JE, Mechanical & Hospital Division Zainapora, Sub Division Imam Sahib, it reads.
The department has sought inputs from the concerned Chief Engineers to proceed further in the matter within a day. The communication was issued by Mohib Ali Bukhari, JKAS, Under Secretary to the Government.
Further action is expected following receipt of inputs from the concerned authorities. (JKNS)
