Srinagar, Apr 07 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said there are 928 cases of SRO-43 of 1994 pending in Jammu and Kashmir.
Responding to a query by MLA Pulwama, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the government in a written reply, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said there are 928 pending cases under SRO-43 of 1994, while 1,279 applications received under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme are also pending.
It is pertinent to mention here that during the year 2024, a total of 1,116 SRO-43 cases were approved by the government. "The process for finalisation of all pending cases under SRO-43 is underway. Besides, all 1,279 applications received under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme have been forwarded to the concerned departments for their expeditious disposal," the concerned minister said.
He mentioned the key measures implemented for speedy disposal of pending cases.
Administrative departments have been empowered to handle compassionate appointment cases internally, provided no relaxation in age or educational qualifications is required and suitable posts are available, the minister informed.
He said the departments have been instructed to promptly settle all pending compassionate appointment cases under SRO-43/1994 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) that fall within their competence, ensuring due diligence and adherence to all formalities.
"Compliance reports detailing the number of cases settled are to be submitted to the General Administration Department fortnightly for review," the minister said, adding that the Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, 2022, has introduced a criteria-based assessment to ensure equity and transparency in compassionate appointments.
The scheme, he said, includes provisions for online application submissions, centralised processing, and a merit-based system for appointments—(KNO)