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J&K Government Suspends JKRTC General Manager Over Procurement Lapses
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended the General Manager of the state Road Transport Corporation after identifying lapses in procurement records, officials said.
The administration of Jammu and Kashmir announced the suspension of the General Manager of the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC). The decision follows an internal review that highlighted irregularities and gaps in the corporation's procurement documentation. Officials said the lapses pointed to non‑compliance with established procurement procedures, prompting immediate disciplinary action.
The suspension is effective pending a detailed inquiry into the alleged record‑keeping failures. The state government has not disclosed the name of the official or the exact duration of the suspension, but it indicated that the matter will be examined by a senior oversight committee.
JKRTC, which operates bus services across the region, has faced scrutiny in recent months over financial and operational transparency. The current move underscores the government's intent to enforce stricter compliance within public sector undertakings.
No comment was obtained from the suspended manager. The government has urged other state enterprises to review their procurement practices to avoid similar actions.
The suspension is effective pending a detailed inquiry into the alleged record‑keeping failures. The state government has not disclosed the name of the official or the exact duration of the suspension, but it indicated that the matter will be examined by a senior oversight committee.
JKRTC, which operates bus services across the region, has faced scrutiny in recent months over financial and operational transparency. The current move underscores the government's intent to enforce stricter compliance within public sector undertakings.
No comment was obtained from the suspended manager. The government has urged other state enterprises to review their procurement practices to avoid similar actions.