MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The Senior Member Board of Revenue has taken notice of irregular and illegal appointments in the Revenue Department (settlement) of Azad Kashmir.
The appointments of two individuals, Ansar Khan and Muhammad Faisal, as permanent Patwaris without proper advertisement and legal procedure have been deemed unlawful.
The Deputy Commissioner of Muzaffarabad appointed the two individuals without following the required rules and regulations. Muhammad Nasr Khan, a resident of Neelum, was appointed with his domicile changed to Muzaffarabad, raising serious concerns.
Taking action on irregular appointments, the Senior Member Board of Revenue has instructed the immediate cancellation of the irregular appointments.
The Finance Department and Accounts Department have been directed not to pay salaries to the appointed individuals until proper procedures are followed.
Furthermore, the Senior Member Board of Revenue has ordered a thorough inquiry to identify responsible persons, with a report to be submitted within three days.
