SRINAGAR: The Government on Thursday announced a “last and final opportunity” for employees who have not submitted their Property Returns for the year 2025 within the stipulated timeline.
According to the notification, a significant number of employees failed to submit their returns on time, resulting in a default in this mandatory process.
As per Circular No. 26-JK(GAD) of 2025, dated December 17, 2025, all government employees were required to file their Property Returns on the Property Return System (PRS) Portal between January 1 and 31, 2026. However, it was observed that many either did not submit their returns or registered on the portal without completing the process.
After reviewing the matter, the General Administration Department (GAD) decided to extend the submission deadline by 15 days from the date of issuance of the notification, strictly as a final opportunity.
The Government emphasised that failure to submit Property Returns may attract punitive action under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Men and Public Servants Declaration of Assets Act and Rules. Defaulting employees may also be deemed to have committed criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act, making them liable to penalties prescribed by law. Additionally, non-submission will result in denial of vigilance clearance.
All Controlling Officers and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been directed to ensure strict compliance, while administrative departments have been asked to closely monitor and review the progress of submissions.
