Srinagar, May 04, KDC: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has granted a six-month extension in service to Executive Engineer (Civil) Er. Naseer Ahmad Banday beyond his age of superannuation.
According to an official order (University Order No. 318 (Est.) of 2026, issued by the Registrar, Prof. Azmat Alam Khan, a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir Dot Com, the extension has been approved under Section 22(b) of Chapter-IV (Conditions of Service of Employees) of the SKUAST-K statutes, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.
This section allows the competent authority to permit continuation in service beyond superannuation in specific cases, subject to the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.
Banday, who is currently holding the additional charge of Estates Officer at SKUAST-K, will continue in service for a period of six months with effect from May 1, 2026, or until an alternative arrangement is made for appointment or deputation of an Estates Officer, whichever is earlier.
The order states that the extension has been granted in view of administrative requirements and continuity in functioning of the Estates wing of the university. The decision has been issued with immediate effect. (KDC)
