Assembly complexes in Srinagar, Jammu set for transformation as elections loom

Srinagar, Aug 10: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Saturday called for renovating and refurbishing Assembly complexes in Srinagar and Jammu in a time-bound manner for sessions after the holding of elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chaired a meeting to draw a plan for making the Assembly complexes at both Srinagar and Jammu ready for holding their sessions after the holding of elections here in J&K, Chief Secretary Dulloo impressed the concerned to take immediate steps for renovation and refurbishing of these Assembly complexes at both Srinagar and Jammu in a time-bound manner.

He reiterated that facilities like the functionality of sound system, internet connectivity, fire safety, functionality of lifts, giving facelifts to the buildings, and provisioning of allied amenities should also be taken in hand and completed at the earliest.

Dulloo asked for looking into the steps to renovate the chambers of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Leader of Opposition as well as making provisions for their official vehicles and residential accommodations.

The chief secretary also called upon the concerned to carry out repairing works of the MLA Hostels in both the cities. He said that all the amenities required should be installed within the available time window till the culmination of assembly elections, as and when announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Dulloo said that pre-emptive steps should be initiated on the part of the administration to make preparations ahead of the elections so that there are no hindrances in the smooth functioning of this pillar of democracy once it gets formed after the conduct of elections in J&K.

Principal Secretary, Estates; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, IT; JK Resident Commissioner, Delhi; Secretary, R&B; Secretary, Transport; Secretary, Law; Secretary, Legislative Assembly; and Director, Estates, Kashmir were also present on the occasion.