J-K admn sets up panels to probe irregularities in 5 departments

Jammu and Kashmir governor's set up fact-finding committees to probe irregularities and scams in five government organisations and departments. The panels will look into irregularities in appointments in J-K Sports Council and in Skill Development department, in awarding dredging contracts, macadamization contracts and in lack of progress in implementation of SWAN Project.

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir governor's administration has set up fact-finding committees to probe irregularities and scams in five government organisations and departments, including the sports council, an official said Friday night.

Following a large number of complaints from various quarters regarding irregularities in the functioning of different departments, the administration has decided to constitute fact-finding committees headed by senior officers to look into those, a spokesperson said.

The panels will look into irregularities in appointments in J-K Sports Council and in Skill Development department, in awarding dredging contracts, macadamization contracts and in lack of progress in implementation of SWAN Project, he said.

All the fact-finding committees will submit their reports by 14 June, the spokesperson said.