Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday authorised Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to transfer or post revenue officers, including Tehsildars, within their respective districts across the Union Territory.
The order in this regard was issued by Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Commissioner Secretary to the Government on Thursday.
“In partial modification of government order no 810-JK(GAD) of 2020, it is hereby ordered that the transfer of Tehsildar(s), Naib Tehsildar(s), Girdwar(s) shall be effected by the Divisional Commissioners concerned, who shall place their services at the disposal of Deputy Commissioners, for further posting within their respective districts,” read the order.
The order further reads that all Deputy Commissioners shall be competent to effect transfers and postings of the Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Girdawars and Patwaris within their respective districts, and also to assign the charge of any such vacant posts, till regular arrangement in respect of such vacant posts is made.
“Further, the transfers and postings of Naib Tehsildars, Girdwars and Pathwari can also be made by the Sub District Magistrates, within their respective jurisdictions, who are also authorized to assign the charge of any such vacant posts, till regular arrangement is made,” the order adds.