Pulwama, Apr 07: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir approved 1,116 cases under SRO-43 during the year 2024, according to official information shared by the Legislative Assembly.
The details were revealed in response to an unstarred question raised by MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Parra.
As of March 11, 2025, a total of 2,207 cases under SRO-43 and the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) are still pending across various administrative departments in the Union Territory, the government said.
These include 928 cases under SRO-43 of 1994 and 1,279 applications under RAS.
The government informed that the finalization process for all pending SRO-43 cases is currently underway.
It has been stated that all 1,279 applications received under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme have been forwarded to the respective departments for early resolution.
To ensure timely disposal and enhanced efficiency, the government has authorized administrative departments to process compassionate appointments internally. This provision applies where applicants meet the eligibility criteria, require no age or educational qualification relaxations, and where suitable vacancies are available.
