The government on Friday directed officers and officials working in various government departments of Jammu and Kashmir that elected representatives shall be attended on priority in public offices and proper protocol shall be adhered during interactions with them.
A circular issued by General Administration Department (GAD) reads: “The elected Members of Legislative Assembly of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir are expected to play a crucial role in process of governance at the grass-root level and it therefore becomes imperative that all Government Departments, Officers and officials extend due cooperation and accord priority to issues highlighted/flagged by these public representatives”.
“It is accordingly enjoined upon all officers/officials working in various Government Departments of the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir that elected representatives shall be attended on priority in public offices and proper protocol, as per established government norms and guidelines, shall be adhered to in all such interactions”.
“Communications, requests and grievances raised by elected representatives shall be acknowledged and processed on priority and Government Officers/Officials shall deal with elected representatives in a professional and respectful manner”.
“It shall also be ensured that the elected representatives are invited to all official functions and meetings organized in their jurisdiction as also in the event of official visit of any dignitary in their jurisdiction”.
“These instructions are brought to the notice of all concerned for immediate and strict compliance,” the GAD circular reads.