SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the repatriation of Manzoor Ahmad Dar, an In-charge Executive Engineer (Mechanical), from the Jal Shakti Department to his original Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department. The decision follows an earlier suspension related to an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) case.
The Chenab Times has learned that the repatriation was formalized through Government Order No. 122-JK(JSD) of 2026, issued by the Jal Shakti Department. This order supersedes the suspension that was imposed via Government Order No. 55-JK(JSD) of 2026, dated April 7, 2026.
Mr. Dar had been placed under suspension in connection with FIR No. 02/2026, which was registered at the Anti-Corruption Bureau Police Station in Anantnag. The details of the FIR and the subsequent investigation have not been publicly disclosed.
The repatriation order signifies that Mr. Dar’s services are now returned to the Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department, where he was originally employed. This move comes after a period of administrative reassignment and suspension within the Jal Shakti Department.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau operates under the Jammu and Kashmir government with the mandate to investigate allegations of corruption against public servants and to take legal action where necessary. The registration of an FIR typically marks the commencement of a formal inquiry or investigation into alleged corrupt practices.
While the specific charges or findings that led to the initial suspension and the subsequent repatriation are not detailed in the order, the administrative action indicates a procedural resolution. The Public Works (Roads and Buildings) Department is a key government body responsible for the development and maintenance of road infrastructure and public buildings across the Union Territory.
The Jal Shakti Department, formerly known as the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, is responsible for the provision of water supply and sanitation services. Transfers and repatriations within government departments are common administrative procedures aimed at ensuring efficient functioning and personnel management. In this instance, the repatriation followed a period of disciplinary action.
The case highlights the administrative mechanisms in place for addressing misconduct allegations against government officials in Jammu and Kashmir. The ACB’s role in investigating such matters is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public service. The decision to repatriate Mr. Dar suggests that either the investigation has reached a stage where his return to the parent department is deemed appropriate, or that administrative clearances for such a move have been obtained.
Further details regarding the investigation that led to the suspension are expected to be made available through official channels as and when they are declassified or formally released by the relevant authorities. The Union Territory administration continues to emphasize adherence to service rules and regulations for all its employees.
The Chenab Times News Desk