Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 4: Division Bench of High Court comprising Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Sanjay Dhar has directed the Government to ensure smooth functioning of official machinery in Marwah Sub-Division.
The direction has been passed in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which highlights that several posts are lying vacant in Sub-Division Marwah comprising of three tehsils.
When the PIL came up for hearing, the DB observed, “a status report filed by Deputy Commissioner, Kisthwar reveals that out of total 76 posts sanctioned in Sub-Division Marwah 40 posts are lying vacant”, adding “the report also discloses lack of internet facility in the region and it is difficult to operate from headquarters Marwah for this reason”.
“There is total lack of communication due to non-availability of telecommunication/internet facilities which makes hindrance in the efficient management, control and strict surveillance of subordinate Staff and the area remains cut-off from rest of the district for at least 6-7 months due to heavy snowfall as road connectivity is seasonal”, the DB observed, adding “the Dachhan tehsil and area of Marwah tehsil (partially) are still without road connectivity due to which the better supervision is still for behind than rest of the district”.
Stating that this sub division needs urgent attention, the DB directed Registry to send a copy of this order and the status report to the Chief Secretary to immediately look into the matter. “The aspect of the lack of internet connectivity and communication facility shall be immediately addressed and steps initiated to ensure deployment of adequate staff so that the administrative machinery is able to work efficiently in the Sub Division Marwah”, the DB said.
“An Action Taken Report shall be placed before us before the next date of hearing”, the Division Bench directed.
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