Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 12: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Legislative Assembly today visited Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) Jammu and inspected various renovation works executed by the Corporation besides the facilities made available to the tourists.
Headed by its Chairman MLA, Rafi Ahmad Mir, the PAC appreciated the overall performance of the Corporation. However, the panel stressed for more improvement.
The Members included Vijay Bakaya, Niza-mu-Din Bhat, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain and Syeed Bhasrat Ahmad Bukhari were part of the Committee.
The panel recommended for enhancement in the budgetary allocation to Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Development Corporation (JKTDC) for maintenance of the infrastructure and the assets raised by the Corporation and Development Authorities.
The Committee directed the Management of the Corporation to ensure public conveniences along National Highway (NH) and tourists destinations of the State to facilitate the passengers and as well as tourists. The panel also suggested for establishment of view points on the NH.
Earlier, the Committee convened a meeting with the officers of JKTDC and reviewed overall working of the Corporation.
Managing Director, JKTDC Satish Nehru informed the meeting that wayside facilities are available on National Highway. He informed that the Corporation has consistently shown progress. He said the Corporation has earned net profit Rs.2.81 crore during 2011-12. He said Rs.36.18 crore revenue receipts during 2012-13 and Rs.39.95 crore anticipated during 2013-14.
He said that 6th Pay Commission recommendations were extended to the employees of the Corporation, all inherited liabilities on account of supplies, works, executed, terminal benefits and other statutory liabilities cleared.
Mr. Nehru further informed that the construction of Pahalgam Club, Yousmarg, Sonamarg, Gulmarg and Cheshmashahi huts are under execution.
The Chairman directed the Management of the Corporation to ensure the surrounding area of the TRC complex neat, clean and take measures for comprehensive management plan for wastages. The panel asked them to ensure availability of good food in all the restaurants and cafeterias of the State run by the Corporation.
Principal Account General, J&K AG’s Office, Dr. S. C Pandey, Secretary Assembly M. Ramzan, General Manager, JKTDC and other concerned officers of JKTDC besides officers of Assembly Secretariat accompanied the Committee during their tour.
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