The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul today inaugurated staff quarters at MLA Hostel Jammu. The block constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 25 lakh, consists of 5 sets with living room, kitchen and bathroom.The Speaker directed the Estates Department to start the construction work on the 2nd floor of the block immediately. He also asked them to ensure face lifting of the Additional Block of MLA Hostel Jammu on priority.Mr. Gul directed the Secretary Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Ramzan to prepare a proposal of budget allocation of Rs. 1 crore, Rs 50 lakh each for Srinagar and Jammu, for repairs and renovation as one time exception case for MLA Hostels at Jammu and Srinagar so that the same is submitted to the Chief Minister.Meanwhile, the Speaker also directed the concerned to identify land both at Srinagar and at Jammu for the purpose of constructing a Dispensary.The Speaker said that construction of new MLA Hostel is under the active consideration of the Government to accommodate parliamentarians visiting the State.
The Speaker directed the Indo Tibetan Boarder Police (ITBP) authorities to maintain cleanliness of the premises around the MLA Hostel Camp. He also asked them for proper upkeep and decoration of the premises.During inspection of the telephone Exchange of the Hostel, Mr. Gul directed the telephone operator to maintain the register properly. He also inspected the Canteen of the Hostel and took stock of its functioning. The Speaker directed the Manager of the Hostel to ensure overall cleanliness in and around the hostel premises besides he also directed the concerned for installation of firefighting system in the MLA Hostel Jammu.
Later, the Speaker convened a meeting of officers of Estates department and reviewed the overall progress of different works executed by them.It was informed in the meeting that repairs and renovation proposal worth Rs. 1.27 crore has been submitted for execution besides another proposal of Rs. 20 lakh has also been submitted for installing electric panel boards in Old Blocks and Additional Block of MLA Hostel.Secretary Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Ramzan, Director Estates, Mr. M.M. Gupta, Executive Engineer, Estates pision Jammu, H.S. Sudan and other officers of Estates pision Jammu and Assembly Secretariat were present on the occasion.