The divisional commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan on Wednesday said the educational institutions will be closed only after getting directions from the government.
His statement comes in wake of the directive issued by Srinagar Mayor, Junaid Mattu, in which he has called for closing educational institutions and private tuition centres which fall under jurisdiction of Srinagar Municipal Corporation
under a special set of statutory provisions, SMC has ordered closure of all educational institutions, public clubs, sports clubs, indoor and open stadiums, coaching centers within Srinagar City Limits till further orders. The order within SMC limits takes effect from tomorrow,” Mattu said in a tweet.
However, the divisional commissioner said the Mayor has only suggested the closure of the schools. “But there has to be an administrative decision for it. There has to be a government order,” Khan told Greater Kashmir.
He said the suggestions put forth by SMC Mayor will be discussed in a meeting convened by the Chief Secretary. “It is for the Chief Secretary to decide and nobody can take a decision on it. We are here to implement orders from the government,” Khan said
Says no order regarding closure of schools, public clubs, sports clubs, other places issued by Admin Srinagar, MaIr 11 : The divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday stated that the educational institutions and other offices across Srinagar will function normally. According to wire service— the statement comes at a time when the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Mayor Junaid Azim Mattoo through his official twitter handle had said that all educational institutions, public clubs, sports clubs and other places will remain closed for the public falling within the SMC limits. [
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