J&K Power Development Department Orders Major Transfers of I/C Executive Engineers — Govt Order No. 180-JK(PDD) of 2025
Srinagar/Jammu, December 26, 2025:
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Power Development Department (PDD) has issued Government Order No. 180-JK(PDD) of 2025, effecting a major reshuffle of In-charge Executive Engineers across various wings of the power sector. The move, effective immediately, aims to ensure smoother administration and improved operational efficiency across the Union Territory.
The order, issued from the Civil Secretariat, Jammu/Srinagar, details fourteen transfers and fresh postings, including additional charges assigned to several officials to streamline workflow and address vacancies.
🔹 Key Details at a Glance
- Order Date: 26-12-2025
- Issued By: Financial Commissioner (ACS), Power Development Department
- Applies To: I/C Executive Engineers across JPDCL, KPDCL, JKPTCL & JKSPDC
- Purpose: Strengthening administration & filling key vacancies
Major Postings & Transfers
Below is a summary of the major reshuffle decisions:
✅ Division-I JPDCL Planning Circle
- Mohd Shafi (I/C Executive Engineer)
➤ Transferred to ED-Kathua, JPDCL
➤ Replaces Surinder Kumar - Surinder Kumar
➤ Posted to STD-II, JPDCL Jammu
➤ Replaces Sanjeev Rohmetra - Sanjeev Gupta
➤ Shifted to TMD-IV, JKPTCL Jammu
➤ Posted against available vacancy - Sanjeev Rohmetra
➤ Posted as Division-I Planning Circle, JPDCL Jammu
➤ Also holds additional charge of Executive Engineer ED-III JPDCL Jammu
➤ Continues as Nodal Officer PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
✅ Kashmir Division – Generation & Distribution
- Marir Hussain
➤ Transferred to STD-IV Kalakot JPDCL
➤ Posted against vacancy - Zahoor Ahmad Rather (I/C EE ED-Sumbal, KPDCL)
➤ Assigned additional charge of Executive Engineer Generation Division Ganderbal (JKPDC)
➤ Continues existing duties - Mohd Yousuf Mir
➤ Posted as Executive Engineer ED-Anantnag, KPDCL
➤ Against vacancy - Fayaz Ahmad Shah
➤ Posted to ED-Anantnag KPDCL
➤ Vice Mohd Yousuf Mir - Qaisar Khalil Qadri
➤ Retains STD-Bijbehara KPDCL
➤ Also holds charge of Executive Engineer ED-Bijbehara - Ajiaz Muzaffar Runga
➤ Posted to ED-IV Khanyar KPDCL
➤ Against vacancy
✅ Jammu & Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (JKPTCL)
- Bilquise Draboo
➤ Posted at STD-II KPDCL Srinagar
➤ Also holds charge of Executive Engineer ED-Awantipora - Sushma Rani
➤ Posted as T.O. to Chief Engineer (Transmission), JKPTCL
➤ Vice Sukhdev Singh - Sukhdev Singh
➤ Posted as T.O. to Chief Engineer (D) JPDCL Jammu
➤ Vice Sushma Rani
✅ JPDCL Doda Region
- Rouf Ahmad Bhat
➤ Posted to ED-Doda JPDCL
➤ Also holds charge of Executive Engineer STD-Doda JPDCL
Purpose Behind the Reshuffle
According to the order, the transfers were made “in the interest of administration and smooth functioning of official work.”
The reshuffle also addresses:
✔ filling long-pending vacancies
✔ optimizing field-level supervision
✔ improving project implementation
✔ strengthening transmission & distribution management
Officials assigned additional charges will continue handling their existing responsibilities until further instructions.
Compliance & Notifications
Copies of the order have been forwarded to:
- Chief Secretary, J&K
- Joint Secretary (J&K), Ministry of Home Affairs GoI
- Managing Directors & Directors of departmental units
- Director Finance, PDD
- Concerned engineers for compliance
- Stock file & Monday Return section
Why This Order Matters
The Power Development Department manages core electricity distribution and transmission across Jammu and Kashmir. Timely reshuffles like this are expected to:
🔹 Improve service delivery
🔹 Strengthen district-level operations
🔹 Support infrastructure modernization
🔹 Enhance monitoring of central & state schemes
Citizens and stakeholders across JPDCL, KPDCL & JKPTCL regions may see administrative efficiency benefits in coming weeks.
Final Note
The order was formally issued under the signatures of:
Shailendra Kumar (IAS)
Financial Commissioner (ACS), Power Development Department
Date: 26-12-2025
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