Srinagar, July 31: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a fresh Inquiry Committee to investigate the alleged unauthorised procurement of equipment by the then Executive Engineer of the Public Works (Roads & Buildings) Division, Budgam.
The newly constituted committee will replace the earlier inquiry panel formed under Government Order No. 245-PW(R&B) of 2024 dated August 14, 2024.
The committee has been entrusted with conducting a detailed investigation into the alleged procurement of equipment without sanctioned budgetary provisions, approval from the competent authority, and compliance with the prescribed financial and procurement rules.
The panel will scrutinise all relevant official records, verify the circumstances under which the purchases were made, and identify officers responsible on the basis of documentary evidence and established facts.
The government has directed the committee to complete the inquiry and submit a comprehensive report, along with its findings and recommendations, within 21 days from the date of issuance of the order.
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