SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a significant order greenlighting the regularization of services for Piece Rated Daily Labourers (PDL) and Temporary Daily Labourers (TDL) employed in the Srinagar and Budgam districts.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating the decision stems from extensive administrative deliberations, including the 22nd Board of Directors meeting on January 8, 2026, and subsequent directives from the Managing Director, alongside recommendations from district and divisional-level committees. The regularization process aligns with the KPDCL (Regularization) Rules, 2022, which were officially notified on May 30, 2022.
Under the purview of this order, eligible workers will be regularized against vacant Class-IV positions. They will be placed in pay level SL-1, with a salary scale ranging from Rs 14,800 to Rs 47,100. Upon regularization, their designation will be changed to Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The order stipulates that this regularization will have a notional effect from January 8, 2026, the date of the Board of Directors’ approval.
The regularization is contingent upon the fulfillment of stringent eligibility criteria. Prospective beneficiaries must demonstrate at least seven years of continuous, uninterrupted service, supported by proper documentation. A crucial requirement includes completion of Aadhaar-based biometric identification and a comprehensive skill profiling. Furthermore, workers must possess verified credentials, including proof of domicile status for Jammu and Kashmir. Clearance from vigilance and CID authorities is also mandatory. The order explicitly states that individuals who have already been regularized previously or are implicated in any criminal, anti-national, or departmental proceedings are ineligible.
Drawing and Disbursing Officers have been tasked with undertaking meticulous verification of service records, credentials, and eligibility of each worker. These officers will bear accountability for any discrepancies identified during the process. Any adverse findings discovered at any stage will lead to the immediate nullification of the regularization. To ensure compliance and authenticity, workers are required to submit affidavits and undertakings, affirming the veracity of their submitted documents and acknowledging the potential cancellation of their regularization should irregularities surface.
The directive further mandates that regularized employees must report to their assigned postings within a 21-day period from the issuance of the order. Failure to comply with this deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of the regularization. For those workers who have initiated legal proceedings against the department, withdrawal of such cases is a prerequisite for the implementation of the regularization in their favour. The entire regularization process remains subject to the final outcome of any ongoing litigation.
Annexures attached to the order contain lists of a substantial number of workers from both Srinagar and Budgam districts. This administrative action represents a significant step towards enhancing job security for long-serving daily wage earners within the power distribution sector. The KPDCL anticipates that this move will contribute to more streamlined workforce management and a reduced dependency on temporary labour within the corporation.
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