SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed five members to the Union Territory Haj Committee for a three-year term, with the appointments taking effect from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
According to a notification issued by the Revenue Department on October 30, 2026, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has appointed Mian Altaf Ahmad, Member of Parliament, and legislators Javid Iqbal and Mir Mohammad Fayaz to the committee.
Zafar Iqbal Manhas and Ahsan Ul Haq Mirza have also been appointed as members.
The appointments have been made under Sections 17(1) and 18(1) of the Haj Committee Act, 2002, read with Rule 20 of the Haj Committee Rules, 2002.
The notification, issued as S.O. 283, also provides that the Executive Officer of the Haj Committee shall serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.
It further supersedes previous notifications issued on the subject.
The order, bearing number Rev-HAJA/29/2026 (7761813), was issued by the Revenue Department on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor and signed by Shaleen Kabra, Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue Department.
The committee is responsible for overseeing matters relating to Haj arrangements and associated responsibilities in Jammu and Kashmir.
