Questions are being raised within the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) over the alleged failure of some employees to comply with transfer orders issued by the Commissioner, with officials describing the development as a case of indiscipline and disregard for administrative directives.
As per Order No. 22 of 2026 dated June 2, 2026, JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav ordered the transfer and posting of four employees from different sections to the Enforcement Wing.
While transferees, Ajay Kumar Verma and Bodh Rah, has reportedly joined their new assignment after some initial reluctance, two Senior Assistants namely Aditya Kumar and Majid Hussain are yet to assume charge at their new place of posting.
Sources within the civic body alleged that the employees have cited flimsy grounds for not joining the Enforcement Wing, a move that many officials view as wilful non-compliance of orders issued by higher authorities.
“Transfer orders are binding on employees unless modified or stayed by a competent authority. Failure to comply can attract action under the relevant service rules,” a senior JMC official said on condition of anonymity.
Worth to mention here that Aditya Kumar had earlier been transferred to the Enforcement Wing vide Order No. JMC/Estb/940-46 dated May 7, 2025, but then either did not join the assignment due to predilection for comfort rooms.
Describing the situation as a recurring administrative challenge, a JMC source said that some employees have developed a preference for “comfortable office postings” and often resist assignments involving field duties and challenging enforcement-related responsibilities.
The source also levelled allegations regarding Aditya Kumar’s appointment under SRO 43 claiming that it was not in conformity with applicable recruitment norms.
“His appointment is allegedly in contravention of the provisions of SRO-43. In 2018, he was appointed as a Junior Assistant, whereas, according to the applicable rules, he was eligible only for a Class-IV post. His appointment is a matter that warrants investigation and could be challenged in a court of law,” alleged a JMC official, requesting anonymity.
The episode has sparked debate within the corporation, with several officials advocating stricter enforcement of transfer orders to maintain administrative discipline and ensure equitable distribution of work.
No response from the concerned employees was available despite efforts to seek their version.