CM’s Advisor meets public delegations, assures action on issues 

Srinagar, Aug 21: Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, on Thursday held a series of meetings with various public delegations at the Rabita Office, Gupkar and listened to their issues and demands.A delegation of employees of the Cooperative Department highlighted the issue of pay disparity with the executive staff. The Advisor assured the delegation that their concerns will be examined sympathetically.The JKAS aspirants called for permanent restoration of the open merit upper age limit to 37 years in line with other States and UTs. The Advisor assured that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities for due consideration.Representatives from New Colony Summerbugh raised the issue of the rehabilitation of 51 families and the lack of basic facilities. Wani assured that necessary steps will be initiated to address the genuine concerns of the residents.The Advisor also met a deputation of Dragon boat athletes led by Shafqat Watali. The delegation projected several issues related to water sports.Later, a delegation of All Kashmir Wholesale Mutton Dealers Union led by its General Secretary sought urgent intervention to stop extortion of livestock transit trucks in Punjab, which has been affecting the Kashmiri businessmen.The Advisor assured that the issue will be taken up with the concerned authorities for immediate redressal.While interacting with the deputations, the CM’s Advisor reiterated that the government is committed to the timely redressal of issues being faced by the people. He assured that every effort is being made to ensure responsive and accountable governance in the Union Territory.