Mandeep Kaur reviews functioning of JDA; Asks for expeditious completion of development works

JAMMU, January 19: Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, today reviewed functioning of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) during a meeting held here.

Vice Chairman JDA, Bhawani Rakwal gave a detailed presentation about functioning of JDA highlighting various issues and concerns affecting the smooth working of the authority.

Commissioner Secretary had a detailed review of ongoing development projects within the areas of Jammu Development Authority and directed the concerned officers to expedite all the works for speedy completion.

She asked the concerned officers to further streamline the functioning of various wings of the department which have direct interface with the public to make the vital units more people friendly and result oriented. She laid stress on ensuring timely completion of the Master Plan Review exercise. She exhorted upon the employees of JDA to work with highest standard of dedication, honesty and transparency and issued directions for timely completion of major ongoing development projects being executed in the region.

Commissioner Secretary exhorted upon JDA to identify bare minimum staff which is required by JDA on urgent basis like staff from Town Planning section, Revenue wing and Khilafwarzi wing and make arrangements accordingly to meet the staff shortage.

The meeting was attended by Director Finance H&UDD, Seema Bhasin, Director Planning H&UDD, Yoginder Katoch  besides other officers from H&UDD and JDA.