Srinagar : A meeting of the Committee on Estimates of the Legislative Assembly was held Tuesday at Assembly Secretariat under the Chairmanship of MLA, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi).
Legislators Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Balwant Singh Mankotia, AIi Mohammad Dar, Javid Hassan Baig, Mushtaq Guroo, Irshad Rasool Kar, Sajad Shaheen, Sunil Bhardwaj, besides Secretary JKLA Manoj Kumar Pandit, DG Budget Mohd Sultan Malik and other senior officers of the Legislative Assembly were present in the meeting.
While addressing the introductory meeting, the Chairman briefed the members about the core mandate and vital importance of the Committee. He emphasized that the panel’s primary role includes the meticulous examination of original and revised estimates, as well as tracking the actual expenditure incurred on various developmental projects across the region to ensure accountability and fiscal discipline.
To streamline its oversight function, the Committee decided to call a meeting with the senior officers of the Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department in its next session. The upcoming meeting will specifically examine the current status, funding, and progress of all languishing and ongoing developmental projects under the department’s purview.
During the meeting, the participating members offered valuable suggestions aimed at maximizing the Committee’s efficiency. They assured the Chairman of their full cooperation and support in ensuring the smooth and impactful functioning of the Committee.
