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J&K Assembly Speaker Orders Fast‑Track Construction of New Legislative Complex
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has directed that work on the new assembly complex be accelerated to meet the projected timeline.
The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly issued a directive today to speed up the execution of the new assembly complex. The order calls for all pending approvals, procurement and construction activities to be fast‑tracked, aiming to complete the project ahead of the originally scheduled deadline.
Officials from the state’s Public Works Department have been instructed to coordinate closely with contractors and resolve any bottlenecks that could delay progress. The accelerated schedule is expected to enhance the working environment for legislators and provide modern facilities for legislative business.
The new complex, planned to house the assembly chamber, offices and ancillary services, is part of a broader effort to upgrade the state’s institutional infrastructure. No specific completion date was disclosed, but the speaker emphasized the importance of meeting the timeline to ensure uninterrupted legislative functioning.
Stakeholders, including assembly members and administrative staff, have welcomed the move, noting that the upgraded premises will address long‑standing space constraints and improve public accessibility.
The directive reflects the state government's commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and delivering infrastructure projects within stipulated timeframes.
Officials from the state’s Public Works Department have been instructed to coordinate closely with contractors and resolve any bottlenecks that could delay progress. The accelerated schedule is expected to enhance the working environment for legislators and provide modern facilities for legislative business.
The new complex, planned to house the assembly chamber, offices and ancillary services, is part of a broader effort to upgrade the state’s institutional infrastructure. No specific completion date was disclosed, but the speaker emphasized the importance of meeting the timeline to ensure uninterrupted legislative functioning.
Stakeholders, including assembly members and administrative staff, have welcomed the move, noting that the upgraded premises will address long‑standing space constraints and improve public accessibility.
The directive reflects the state government's commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and delivering infrastructure projects within stipulated timeframes.