MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has referred the case concerning the Ad-hoc Act 2026 to the High Court, directing a two-member bench to ensure an expeditious resolution of the matter.
The development has raised hopes among thousands of ad-hoc employees serving in various government departments across Azad Kashmir, who have been waiting for clarity regarding the regularization of their services and their employment status.
The case concerns employees appointed under the Ad-hoc Act 2026, whose future has remained uncertain amid ongoing legal proceedings. With the matter now before a two-member bench of the High Court, affected employees are looking forward to an early hearing and a decision that clarifies their employment status.
According to affected employees, the prolonged uncertainty has created serious financial and psychological difficulties. Many say they are struggling to meet household expenses, pay their children’s school fees and manage other essential costs while remaining uncertain about their professional future.
The employees maintain that they have continued performing their duties in government institutions despite the uncertainty surrounding their jobs. They have urged the relevant authorities and the judiciary to prioritize the matter so they can obtain clarity and carry out their responsibilities with greater peace of mind.
The Supreme Court’s direction for an expeditious resolution has renewed expectations among the affected employees that the High Court will hear the case promptly. However, the outcome will depend on the proceedings and decision of the court.
Attention is now focused on the two-member bench of the AJK High Court, where employees hope the case will be resolved without further delay, bringing an end to the prolonged uncertainty surrounding their employment and future livelihoods.
