Accord proper protocol to MLAs: GAD directs officers

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-02-07 15:04:31 |

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Srinagar Feb 07: The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday issued circular instructions to all the government officers and officials with the directions to give priority to elected representatives in public offices and official interactions.

The circular reads that the elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) are expected to play a crucial role in the process of governance at the grassroots level.

"It becomes imperative that all the government departments extend the cooperation cooperation in addressing the issues highlighted or flagged by the elected representatives," the circular reads.

As per the GAD circular, all the officers and officials working in government departments have been instructed that the elected representatives shall be attended on priority in public offices and proper protocol, as per established government norms and guidelines, shall be adhered to in all such interactions.

"Communications, requests and grievances raised by elected representatives shall be acknowledged and processed on priority and Government officers/officials shall deal with elected representatives in a professional and respectful manner," the circular reads.

The officers have been instructed to ensure that the elected representatives are 

invited to all official functions and meetings organized in their jurisdiction as also in the event of official visit of any dignitary in their jurisdiction. 

"These instructions are brought to the notice of all the concerned for immediate and strict compliance," the circular reads.