SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir administration announced on Thursday the appointment of commissioners from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) as administrators.
The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) formally assigned the role of administrators to the Commissioners of SMC and JMC, effective for a term of two years or until the establishment of the Corporation, whichever occurs first. This decision arose due to the conclusion of the five-year term of the elected representatives on November 05 and November 14, respectively.
According to a notification obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the H&UDD directed that the commissioners shall carry out the functions and duties of the Corporation(s) as outlined in the Municipal Corporation Act-2000.
To address challenges in implementing the provisions of the Municipal Corporation Act after the expiration of the elected representatives’ five-year term, the government issued the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2023. This measure aims to facilitate smooth administration and enhance public services.
Empowered by section 427 of the Municipal Corporation Act, the government can issue such orders to overcome difficulties in implementing the Act or due to conflicts with other existing enactments.
On Wednesday, the government also designated deputy commissioners and additional district development commissioners as administrators for municipal councils and committees, respectively
