Early Times Report
Jammu, June 15: The Union Territory administration on Thursday sought applications from government employees for the “honesty and integrity award”. July 10 is the last date for applying for this award. According to a notification issued by Rohit Sharma Additional Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department (GAD), vide Government Order No. 860-GAD of 2006 dated 12.07.2006 read with Government Order No. 742-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 31.07.2020 and Government Order No.625-JK(GAD) of 2023 dated: 26.05.2023, the procedure for conferment of “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Honesty, Integrity & Meritorious Public Service” in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been notified. “The awards under the scheme are announced annually on the eve of Independence Day, after scrutiny of the nominations received from the concerned quarters. It is, therefore, enjoined upon all the Administrative Secretaries to furnish nominations for the “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Honesty, Integrity & Meritorious Pubic Service” by or before 10th July 2023 along with the details of the nominated Government employees within the aforementioned stipulated time”, the notification reads. The departmental nominations should be accompanied by the bio-data (duly authenticated) and other documents prescribed for the purpose. Bio-data inter-alia containing all the details including contact numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. The employees, who claim to be honest, must submit a summary of their achievements with their applications. The award shall consist of a Gold Medal weighing 30 gms of 22 carats, a cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh (Rupees one lakh only), a citation, and a certificate. |