JK-Anantnag, Oct. 26 (ITN): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into alleged irregularities in the allotment of works by the Public Works Department’s Roads and Buildings (R&B) Division in Anantnag.
As per Government Order No. 358-PWD(R&B) of 2026, issued on October 22, a four-member committee has been constituted to scrutinise the tendering procedure adopted under NIT No. 168/Anantnag/2026-27/E-Tendering/6171-80.
The tender notice was issued on August 24, 2026, by the Executive Engineer, R&B Division Anantnag.
The committee comprises the Director Finance, Joint Director Planning, Public Law Officer and Assistant Accounts Officer (IRB) of the R&B Department.
The panel has been tasked with conducting an in-depth examination of the procedures followed in the tendering process to ascertain whether the prescribed rules and procedures were adhered to.
The inquiry is expected to bring clarity to the allegations and establish whether any procedural lapses occurred in the allotment of works.
Report : Mansoor Qadir, J&K.
