Governor making his rule felt in JK

Srinagar, July 4: Barely within two weeks of the Governor’s rule in the state, multiple directions have come from him for ensuring administrative discipline.
Governor’s rule was imposed in the state on June 20 after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its support to its coalition partner People Democratic Party (PDP).
Soon after taking over as state head, Governor took slew of measures to overhaul the administration within Jammu and Kashmir following with directions to resolve long pending issues.
As a first measure to make administration accountable, the Governor directed the officers not to leave their offices without permission.
“It is enjoined upon all the Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Heads of Departments and Deputy Commissioners not to leave their headquarters without the prior permission/approval of the competent authority. As for travel outside the State, the prior permission/approval of the Chief Secretary is essential for this category of officers,” a circular from him via General Administration Department read.
It was followed by strict order for making biometric attendance compulsory for all government employees.
He ordered that any government employee not enrolled under the system will not be able to draw any salary.
The following week of his rule in the state witnessed reviewing of issues of various employees association, which saw no headway during previous regimes.
Governor during a meeting with officers directed various departments to focus on timely redressal of the grievances of the public.
Vohra said that he will personally monitor all grievances/complaints to ensure that they are timely and fruitfully dealt with.
The Governor rule lowered down the agitation by teachers after he directed the school education department to submit the feasibility report about the demand within five days.
Over 40 thousand teachers, initially appointed under a centrally sponsored scheme SSA have been campaigning against the denial of substantial pay hike under 7th pay commission recommendation.
It followed with the directions for time-bound redressal of grievances of Patwar Association, who were recently on strike for months together.
The Governor directed that a final decision regarding grade pay be taken by the Pay Anomaly Committee in a fixed time frame.
Last week immediately after flood threat loomed large in city, Governor made unscheduled visit to various affected areas to review preparations by the administration.
Governor kept constant touch with the key functionaries and has directed that Situation Reports should be sent to him thrice a day till the present situation eases.
The Governor repeatedly visited to various districts of the valley to review development scenario.
After visiting Budgam, he on Tuesday visited volatile south Kashmir’s Islamabad district as a part of his outreach programme.