Srinagar, Mar 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that families of government employees who died due to natural causes will now be eligible for compassionate appointments, following a relaxation in the existing policy.
“For a long period of time, especially during the pandemic, a large number of people lost their lives. I am aware of their pain,” Sinha said while speaking to reporters in Jammu, adding that the administration is making efforts to reach such families.
He said many of the 438 appointments were linked to families affected during the pandemic period and that new cases are continuing to emerge from different parts of the Union Territory.
The LG said Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police have been directed to expedite pending cases by forwarding them to the General Administration Department (GAD) after completing verification.
“Every application is processed only after thorough verification and approval. We have to ensure that no ineligible person benefits from the scheme,” he said.
The Lt Governor said cases are being examined at multiple levels, including district administration and the secretariat, before final approval.
