Srinagar, Apr 15, KDC: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered the annual Darbar Move of offices from Jammu to Srinagar for the summer season 2026, with offices set to reopen in the summer capital on May 4.
According to Government Order No. 786-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated April 15, the offices observing a five-day week will close in Jammu on April 30, while those observing a six-day week will close on May 2. All offices will reopen in Srinagar on May 4.
The order states that offices moving “in camp” shall carry only 33 per cent of staff strength or a minimum of 10 officials, whichever is less.
To facilitate the move, the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) has been directed to arrange sufficient buses for transportation of employees on May 1 and May 3, with tickets to be issued in advance from April 20.
The administration has also directed that each convoy will be accompanied by cranes, empty buses, and mobile workshops to avoid inconvenience due to breakdowns. The Jammu and Kashmir Police will provide security escort to the convoy and ensure priority passage through the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, including the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel and Banihal Qazigund Tunnel.
Medical facilities will be arranged at key locations including Udhampur, Chenani, Ramban, Ramsu, Banihal and Qazigund during the movement period, the order said.
The government has also directed that no employee shall occupy any government or municipal accommodation without proper allotment, while ration supply arrangements will be made at designated locations in Srinagar for move employees.
A special move allowance of Rs 25,000 per employee has been sanctioned, while advance salary for April will be disbursed on April 29. Leave during the move period has been restricted except under exceptional circumstances.
The order further states that all departments shall detach attached staff before April 27 and the Estates Department will arrange accommodation for employees in Srinagar as per past practice.
The General Administration Department will establish the Summer Secretariat in Srinagar, with office timings fixed from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm within Civil Secretariat premises. (KDC)
