The Jammu and Kashmir Darbar Move, which had been halted by the Lieutenant Governor’s administration, has resumed official functioning in Srinagar after shifting from Jammu after a four-year hiatus.
The annual Darbar Move was restored by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after his government won the 2024 Assembly elections, despite criticism from the administration.
On Monday morning, the Chief Minister presided over a ceremonial guard of honour amid heightened security arrangements around the Civil Secretariat. The Civil Secretariat, along with other government offices, began functioning in Srinagar for the summer season after functioning from Jammu during the winter months.
Officials confirmed that offices in the winter capital closed on April 30 and resumed operations in Srinagar on May 4. According to officials, strict security measures were put in place to ensure smooth reopening.
The Darbar Move, a 150-year-old tradition of shifting government offices between Jammu and Srinagar, had remained suspended for the past four years in the absence of an elected government.
As per the arrangements, offices will function with limited staff strength, capped at 33 per cent or up to 10 officials per office. Employees shifting to Srinagar will also receive a special allowance of Rs 25,000, they said.
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