Srinagar, Apr 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted divisional-level committees for verification and regularization of Local Fund Employees (LFEs) working in Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory.
As per Order No. 31-DC-HE of 2026 dated March 31, a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, issued by the Directorate of Colleges under the Higher Education Department, the move follows authorization conveyed by the department vide communication dated March 12, 2026.
The order states that separate committees have been constituted for Jammu and Kashmir divisions to scrutinise the credentials of eligible LFEs falling within the zone of consideration, strictly in accordance with SRO-64 of 2009 and the approved seniority list.
For Jammu Division, the committee will be headed by the Nodal Principal of Jammu Division Colleges as Convenor, with the Principals of Government Degree College Bhagwati Nagar and SPMR College Jammu as members.
Similarly, for Kashmir Division, the Nodal Principal of Kashmir Division Colleges will act as Convenor, while the Principals of Amar Singh College Srinagar and S.P. College Srinagar have been nominated as members.
The committees have been tasked to examine the matter in detail and submit their specific recommendations to the Directorate of Colleges within 10 days from the issuance of the order.
They will verify key documents including date of birth certificates, qualification certificates, Aadhaar-based biometric attendance records, and any other relevant documents deemed necessary before finalising their recommendations. (KNC)
