Jammu and Kashmir Government Forms Committee to Verify Service Records of Employees
17-07-2023 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a significant step towards ensuring the accuracy and reliability of service records of its employees. In a recent development, the government has formed a committee dedicated to the verification of service records for employees registered on the Jammu and Kashmir Human Resource Management System (JKHRMS) whose initial appointment orders are not available.
The order issued by the General Administration Department outlines the composition of the committee responsible for scrutinizing and verifying the service records. The committee comprises prominent officials including the Principal Secretary to the Government, Chairman of the Finance Department, Director General of Accounts & Treasuries, representatives from the General Administration Department, ARI & Trainings Department, and the Department of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs.
The committee’s primary task is to carefully examine the service books of employees whose initial appointment orders are not readily accessible. To establish the authenticity and accuracy of these records, the committee will rely on near analogous, supporting, or ancillary records available within the departments or their subordinate offices. By cross-referencing these records, the committee aims to verify the genuineness of the service records under scrutiny.
In order to streamline the process, the committee will prioritize cases of employees who have retired on superannuation during the intervening period. By giving these cases precedence, the government demonstrates its commitment to resolving any discrepancies or uncertainties surrounding the service records of retired employees.
Once the committee has verified the genuineness and accuracy of the service records, it will provide appropriate recommendations to the respective Administrative Departments. These recommendations will facilitate the release of salaries in favor of the employees in question, ensuring that they receive their rightful compensation without further delay.
In instances where the committee encounters difficulties establishing the genuineness of service records beyond a reasonable doubt, it will seek input from the concerned Administrative Departments. Based on this input, the committee will make specific recommendations to the General Administration Department within one month of the order’s issuance. This proactive approach will enable the timely resolution of cases where doubts persist regarding the veracity of service records.
The committee will be serviced by the General Administration Department, reflecting the government’s commitment to providing the necessary support and resources to ensure a smooth and efficient verification process.
