Voluntary Retirement of J&K Govt Employee
In a significant development, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has issued a Government Order, No. 461 -JK(RD&PR) of 2023, dated 11th September 2023, granting post-facto sanction for the voluntary retirement of Shri. Mohd Sultan Kuchey, MPW (Panchayat. Secretary) of Block Kangan, District Ganderbal.
This decision comes in accordance with Article 230(1) of the J&K Civil Service Regulation (CSR) Volume-I, read alongside SRO-217 of 2017, dated 22nd May 2017.
Background
The voluntary retirement of Shri. Mohd Sultan Kuchey, MPW (Panchayat. Secretary), is a noteworthy event in the administrative landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. It is essential to understand the context and the intricacies surrounding this decision.
Shri. Mohd Sultan Kuchey served as the MPW (Panchayat. Secretary) in Block Kangan, District Ganderbal. His decision to seek voluntary retirement was processed and sanctioned, post-facto, based on certain conditions specified by the Accountant General (A&E), J&K, Srinagar, as per communication No. PNR-04/2022-23/S-1/918 dated 4th January 2023.
Key Highlights
- Voluntary Retirement: Shri. Mohd Sultan Kuchey’s application for voluntary retirement was accepted by the Government, effective from 1st March 2023.
- Legal Framework: The decision to grant post-facto sanction for retirement was made in accordance with Article 230(1) of J&K Civil Service Regulation (CSR) Volume-I, which is supplemented by SRO-217 of 2017, dated 22nd May 2017.
- Financial Implications: The order stipulates that the pay and allowances of Shri. Mohd Sultan Kuchey should have ceased after 28th February 2023. However, if any payments were made after this date, the Government reserves the right to initiate recovery proceedings.
- Accountant General’s Recommendations: The approval for voluntary retirement was subject to the fulfillment of specific conditions outlined in the communication from the Accountant General (A&E), J&K, Srinagar.
