JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today conducted a comprehensive review focusing on several critical issues concerning the upgradation and renovation of Assembly complexes at Jammu and Srinagar, as well as the MLA hostels and availability of staff for smooth functioning of the Assembly once the elections are completed here.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary was briefed on the progress of the work going on in these complexes. He emphasized the need to expedite the completion of these projects while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Dulloo also reviewed key infrastructural components including fire safety measures, public address systems, Wi-Fi connectivity, and the functionality of lifts within the Assembly Secretariat.
In addition to the Assembly complex upgradations, the Chief Secretary assessed the renovation efforts made towards making MLA hostels functional in both cities. He received updates on the repair status and directed concerned authorities to continue their efforts to meet deadlines.
The meeting also addressed the procurement and purchase of new vehicles. The Secretary of Motor Garages informed that the order for purchasing 21 new vehicles has been placed, providing the model-wise description of these vehicles also.
Security arrangements for Ministers and the availability of bulletproof vehicles were also reviewed.
Furthermore, Dulloo instructed the Commissioner Secretary, GAD to issue necessary orders for posting of requisite staff for the working of the Legislative Assembly besides making arrangements for the functioning of ministers at the Civil Secretariat complex.
Chief Secretary directed the Resident Commissioner to ensure the timely completion of all repair and renovation works and to maintain the availability of vehicles as soon as the assembly is constituted here in the UT.
The meeting was attended by ACS, Forest and IT Departments; Principal Secretary, Estates; Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Resident Commissioner, Delhi; Secretary, Transport; Secretary, PWD; Secretary, Law; Secretary, Legislative Assembly; Director Estates, Jammu/Kashmir besides Engineers of the executing agencies.
