J&K admn readying up Assembly complexes for holding sessions

Our Correspondent

Srinagar, August 10

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has started preparations to get Legislative Assembly complexes at both Srinagar and Jammu ready for holding Assembly sessions after the polls are conducted in the Union Territory.

A meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo was held to draw a plan, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. During the meeting, senior officers were present.

The Chief Secretary impressed upon the concerned officials to take immediate steps for renovation/ refurbishing of these Assembly complexes at both Srinagar and Jammu in a time-bound manner, the spokesperson said.

“Facilities like functionality of sound system, internet connectivity, fire safety, functionality of lifts, giving facelift to the buildings and provisioning of allied amenities should also be taken in hand and completed at the earliest,” Dulloo said.

During the meeting, he also ordered to look into the steps taken to renovate the chambers of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Leader of Opposition as well as making provisions for their official vehicles and residential accommodations.

Dulloo also called upon the officials concerned to carry out repair works of the MLA hostels in both cities. “All amenities required should be installed within the available time window till the culmination of Assembly election, as and when announced by the Election Commission of India,” the spokesperson quoting the CS said.

He observed that pre-emptive steps should be initiated on part of the administration to make preparations ahead of the election so that there are no hindrances in smooth functioning of the Legislative Assembly, the spokesperson added.