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NC MLAs seek govt`s answer on backdoor appointments
Jammu, Mar 05: The National Conference (NC) which is the largest opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, today raised the issue of alleged backdoor appointments made by the government and sought clarification from the authorities on the same.
Jammu, Mar 05: The National Conference (NC) which is the largest opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, today raised the issue of alleged backdoor appointments made by the government and sought clarification from the authorities on the same.
Raising the issue during the question hour in the assembly here NC member Mehboob Beg wanted to know whether the government was making backdoor appointments in various departments and if so whether it was prepared to discharge such employees as have been appointed through dubious means.
Replying on the issue, minister of state for home A R Veeri on behalf of the chief minister, said the government is committed to adopt transparent policy for providing employment to youth. Denying allegations, the minister said no backdoor appointments have been made by the government since it assumed the office in the state.
Dissatisfied with the reply of the minister, Beg Rose on his feet and sought the clarification from the government on the list of appointments which he had earlier handed over to the Speaker. Other NC member, including Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mubarik Gul, Mir Saifullah and Syed Akhnoon also stood up on their seats and asked the government to provide the details to the house on the issue.
However, Veeri said the present government has appointed 40,000 youths so far aimed at total transparency. Such a staggering number of appointments has been made by the government for the first time in short duration, he pointed out. Intervening in the discussion law and parliamentary affairs minister Muzaffar Hussain Beig said the government would tender unconditional apology even if a single case of backdoor were found.
He reiterated that the coalition government is thoroughly committed to transparency on matters of recruitment.
Earlier, when the House assembled this morning to begin day's proceedings, four legislators- Ashwani Kumar and Manohar Lal (both Independents), Faqir Nath of JKNPP and Jugal Kishore of BJP protested over disparity in employment between Kashmir and Jammu divisions. They alleged that more youths have been provided employment from Kashmir division as compared to Jammu. Later they walked out of the House in protest.
Bureau Report
Replying on the issue, minister of state for home A R Veeri on behalf of the chief minister, said the government is committed to adopt transparent policy for providing employment to youth. Denying allegations, the minister said no backdoor appointments have been made by the government since it assumed the office in the state.
Dissatisfied with the reply of the minister, Beg Rose on his feet and sought the clarification from the government on the list of appointments which he had earlier handed over to the Speaker. Other NC member, including Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mubarik Gul, Mir Saifullah and Syed Akhnoon also stood up on their seats and asked the government to provide the details to the house on the issue.
However, Veeri said the present government has appointed 40,000 youths so far aimed at total transparency. Such a staggering number of appointments has been made by the government for the first time in short duration, he pointed out. Intervening in the discussion law and parliamentary affairs minister Muzaffar Hussain Beig said the government would tender unconditional apology even if a single case of backdoor were found.
He reiterated that the coalition government is thoroughly committed to transparency on matters of recruitment.
Earlier, when the House assembled this morning to begin day's proceedings, four legislators- Ashwani Kumar and Manohar Lal (both Independents), Faqir Nath of JKNPP and Jugal Kishore of BJP protested over disparity in employment between Kashmir and Jammu divisions. They alleged that more youths have been provided employment from Kashmir division as compared to Jammu. Later they walked out of the House in protest.
Bureau Report