J&K Govt Orders Transfer of 4 JKAS Officers: Major Reshuffle in Culture Academy & Information Dept
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a fresh administrative order effecting the transfer and posting of four officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS).
According to Government Order No. 1934-JK(GAD) of 2025, dated today, December 22, 2025, the General Administration Department (GAD) has realigned these officers “in the interest of administration.” A significant focus of this reshuffle is strengthening the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, while also recalling an officer from New Delhi for the Information Department.
Details of the Transfers
The order, issued by the Lieutenant Governor, outlines specific new roles for the following officers:
| S.No | Name of Officer | Previous Posting | New Posting / Department |
| 1. | Mr. Lal Chand, JKAS | Deputy Commissioner (South), Jammu Municipal Corporation | Additional Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages |
| 2. | Mr. Nasir Ahmed Butt, Jr. Scale JKAS | Assistant Director, FCS&CA (Trade and Store), Jammu | Services placed at disposal of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (on ex-cadre basis) |
| 3. | Mr. Najeeb Latief, Jr. Scale JKAS | CDPO Nagseni, Kishtwar | Services placed at disposal of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (on ex-cadre basis) |
| 4. | Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, Jr. Scale JKAS | Posted in Office of Resident Commission, J&K Govt, New Delhi | Recalled & Services placed at disposal of Information Department for further posting |
Key Administrative Changes
Strategic Shift to Culture Academy: The order signals a move to bolster the administrative capacity of the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. Mr. Lal Chand, a senior JKAS officer previously handling municipal duties in Jammu, will now take on a leadership role as Additional Secretary.
Recall from New Delhi: In a notable move, Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, who was serving at the Resident Commission in New Delhi, has been recalled to J&K. His services have been placed at the disposal of the Information Department, where he will await his specific posting.
Ex-Cadre Basis: Both Junior Scale officers, Mr. Nasir Ahmed Butt and Mr. Najeeb Latief, have been moved on an “ex-cadre basis,” meaning these are special deputations outside their standard departmental hierarchy to support the Academy’s functions.
Immediate Effect: The order emphasizes that these changes come into force with immediate effect.
Authority
The order was officially signed by the authorities in the General Administration Department (Services) at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, “By order of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.”
Conclusion
This reshuffle marks a specific administrative focus on the cultural and information wings of the J&K administration. Stakeholders in the Jammu Municipal Corporation, FCS&CA, and the Resident Commission New Delhi should note the relieving of their respective officers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who has been recalled from New Delhi in this order?
Mr. Abhimanyu Singh, Jr. Scale JKAS, who was posted at the Resident Commission in New Delhi, has been recalled.
2. Where has Abhimanyu Singh been posted?
His services have been placed at the disposal of the Information Department for further posting.
3. Who has been appointed as the new Additional Secretary of JKAACL?
Mr. Lal Chand, JKAS, formerly the Deputy Commissioner (South) at Jammu Municipal Corporation, has been appointed as the Additional Secretary in the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
4. What is the date of GAD Order No. 1934-JK(GAD) of 2025?
The order was issued today, December 22, 2025.
5. How many officers are included in this transfer order?
A total of four JKAS officers have been transferred in this specific order.
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