FCIK Appeals

Administration Department has provided a final opportunity for defaulting employees to rectify their non-compliance. “From March 3, 2024, until March 17, 2024, employees can utilize the online submission option on the PRS Portal to fulfill their obligations.

Employees who had registered on the portal but failed to submit their property returns are urged to do so during this stipulated period,”. “Additionally, unregistered employees must first register on the portal before submitting their returns. To ensure a smooth process, employees are advised to update their contact information on the CPIS portal to address any issues related to OTP”.

Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) have been tasked with facilitating this process, while any technical concerns can be directed to support-prs@jk.gov.in for prompt resolution.

Controlling Officers and DDOs are reminded of their responsibility to ensure full compliance with property return filings within their respective establishments, with Administrative Departments overseeing progress and adherence to directives.

It is emphasised that adherence to the prescribed timeline is imperative for all employees to avoid potential repercussions under the law.

In a bid to streamline the process and make it more user-friendly, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched an online portal for filing annual property returns (PRS Portal) by every government employee, as mandated under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Servants Declaration of Assets Act and associated rules.

Under these regulations, every public servant is required to submit an annual return detailing all assets possessed by them and their family members.

This includes movable property exceeding two months’ basic salary, with full particulars required for various assets such as cash balance, bank deposits, shares, debentures, jewellery, and household items.

Furthermore, public servants must promptly notify the prescribed authority of any acquisitions or transfers of movable property exceeding two months’ basic salary in value.

Failure to adhere to these obligations may lead to legal action as per the provisions of the aforementioned Act and associated regulations.

the businesses open and there aren’t shutdowns anymore. It also seems to reflect the government’s will to keep businesses operational and prevent closure,” Qalandar said.

While flagging the issue of marketing, FCIK has sought intervention of Prime Minister for his directions to reserve substantial portion of industrial goods being procured by the UT/ Central government departments/ PSUs for local manufacturers and processors. FCIK invited the attention of Prime Minister that most of the local manufacturers and processors had been rendered workless after the UT government directed its subordinate departments and Public Sector Undertakings for making their purchases through GeM portal where the local units were unable to compete with their counterparts from industrially advanced states for many reasons. FCIK has also advocated encouragement and incentives for the units that sought to meet demand outside the region.