In a significant administrative reshuffle executed “in the interest of administration,” the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a new transfer order affecting the district administration of Poonch.
The General Administration Department (GAD), via an official order dated November 22, 2025, has relieved Mr. Pankaj Magotra, JKAS, from his duties as the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Poonch. This development comes directly from the Civil Secretariat in Jammu under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor.
Below, we break down the specifics of Government Order No. 1505-JK(GAD) of 2025 and what this means for the administration.
Key Highlights of the Transfer Order
For quick reference, here are the official details extracted from the government notification.
| Detail | Information |
| Order Number | 1505-JK(GAD) of 2025 |
| Date of Issue | November 22, 2025 |
| Officer Name | Mr. Pankaj Magotra, JKAS |
| Previous Posting | Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Poonch |
| New Status | Transferred & Awaiting Orders of Adjustment |
| Reporting Authority | General Administration Department (GAD) |
Understanding the “Awaiting Orders of Adjustment”
According to the text of the order, Mr. Pankaj Magotra has been transferred with immediate effect. However, he has not been assigned a new portfolio immediately.
Instead, the order states he shall “await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department.” In administrative terms, this means the officer must report to the GAD headquarters (Civil Secretariat) and mark his attendance there until a specific new role or department is assigned to him by the government.
Official Quote: “In the interest of administration, Mr. Pankaj Magotra, JKAS… is hereby transferred and shall await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, with immediate effect.”
Authority and Execution
This order carries the weight of the highest office in the Union Territory. It was issued “By order of the Lieutenant Governor” and signed by the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department.
Administrative transfers of JKAS (Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service) officers are routine procedures to ensure efficiency, but the movement of an Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) is a key shift for the district involved, as the ADDC is often the second-highest administrative officer in a district after the Deputy Commissioner.
Conclusion
As of November 22, 2025, Mr. Pankaj Magotra stands relieved from his duties in Poonch. Stakeholders and administrative watchers will now be looking for the subsequent order that will appoint a new ADDC for Poonch to fill the vacancy, as well as the new role Mr. Magotra will eventually assume.
We will update our readers as soon as the follow-up adjustment order is released.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who has been transferred in GAD Order No. 1505 of 2025?
Mr. Pankaj Magotra, a JKAS officer serving as the ADDC of Poonch, has been transferred.
2. What is the new posting of Mr. Pankaj Magotra?
Currently, he has not been given a specific posting. He has been directed to report to the General Administration Department (GAD) and await further orders.
3. When was this order issued?
The order was issued on November 22, 2025.
4. Who authorized this transfer?
The transfer was authorized by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Is the transfer effective immediately?
Yes, the order explicitly states that the transfer comes into force “with immediate effect.”