Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has constituted a four-member commission to examine the creation, merger, bifurcation and reorganisation of administrative units across the state. The panel has been asked to submit its recommendations within six months.According to a notification issued by the general administration department on Wednesday, the commission will be headed by retired Himachal Pradesh high court judge Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary.Advocate Vishal Panwar and retired Indian Forest Service officer Rajesh Sharma are the other members of the commission. The director of land records will serve as its member secretary.The commission will examine the existing administrative structure, including districts, sub-divisions, tehsils, sub-tehsils, development blocks and departmental divisions.It will assess the need for reorganising administrative units based on population, geographical conditions, accessibility, administrative efficiency and public convenience.The commission will also consult stakeholders, public representatives and concerned departments before making its recommendations.A key part of its mandate is to assess the financial implications of setting up new administrative units, including the cost of infrastructure and manpower. It will also suggest ways to streamline existing offices and optimise resources without increasing the state’s fiscal burden.The commission will have its headquarters in Shimla and will function for six months from the date of notification. The revenue department and deputy commissioners will provide the commission with secretarial assistance, official records and demographic data, the notification stated.
