GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM KASHMIR

Email – [email protected]/Fax : 0194-2502279-81

The Regional Transport Officer, No.

PS/06/DTK/
Kashmir
Dated: .03.2024

Subject:- Complaint against Local Transport Operators.

Sir,

Regarding the subject matter, I am directed to state that Directorate

of Tourism, Kashmir is receiving significant number of
grievances/complaints from tourists visiting Pahalgam, Sonamarg and
Doodhpahtri in connection with the pestering by the local transport
operators. The tourists who intend to visit the said tourist destinations are
stopped by these local transporters there and demand them to take/hire
local taxis and shun their mode of transport. As a result, the tourists are
facing a lot of inconveniences and at the same time the image of the
Kashmir Tourism is badly portrayed at the National /International level.

As such, you are requested to kindly look into the matter and stern
directions to the local transporters be conveyed to stop this unethical
practice.
 GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR
DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM KASHMIR
Email – [email protected]/Fax : 0194-2502279-81

The Regional Transport Officer, No. PS/06/DTK/

Kashmir Dated: .03.2024

Subject:- Transport issues at various Tourist Destinations.

Sir,

I am directed to bring to your kind attention regarding transport issues

regarding the local transporters of the tourist destinations of Kashmir Division.

Recently, there have been several instances where these local

transporters have been intercepting visiting tourists and coercing them into
hiring their vehicles. This behaviour not only creates an unfavourable experience
for the tourists but also portrays a bad image of overall Tourism in Union
Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Tourists coming from outside use to take a cab
at Srinagar Airport to visit their preferred destination. On reaching there, for
instance at Pahalgam, if the tourist intend to go to the Aru Valley, the local
transport operators force them to take local transport. Similarly from Gulmarg to
Botapathri, the tourists are forced to hire the local means of transport.

Such practices not only tarnish the reputation of the tourism industry but
also discourage travellers from visiting these beautiful destinations. It is crucial
to maintain a fair and ethical environment for tourists, ensuring that they have
the freedom to make informed decisions regarding their transportation options.

Accordingly, it is requested that immediate attention to this matter be

taken. It is of utmost importance that appropriate measures are taken to
address this issue and enforce the necessary regulations to ensure the smooth
and unbiased operation of tourist transport within the tourist destinations.

Yours faithfully,
 Deputy Director Tourism,
Kashmir
Copy for information to:-

1. Chief Executive Officer, Sonamarg/Doodhpathri/Gulmarg/Pahalgam.

2. PS to Commissioner/Secretary to Govt, Tourism Department.
3. P.A to Director Tourism, Kashmir.

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

DIRECTORATE OF TOURISM KASHMIR
Email – [email protected]/Fax : 0194-2502279-81

Subject:- Transfers and Postings.

ORDER N O. OF DTK-2024
DATED .03.2024

In the interest of administration, following transfers and postings are

hereby ordered with immediate effect:-

S. Name of the Present Place of New Place of Stay

No Official with Posting Posting Period
Designation
1. Ab. Rashid Malik
Head Assistant Tourist Office, Tourist Office, 15 years
Gulmarg Gurez.
Mudasir Shafi O/o Deputy O/o Deputy 20 years
2. Head Assistant Director, Planning, Director, Estates ,
DoT, Kashmir DoT, Kashmir
Tairq Ahmad Dar O/o Deputy Verinag 04 years
3. Head Assistant Director, Publicity, Development Promoted…
DoT, Kashmir Authority Drawing
salary at
Verinag
Tariq Ahmad Bhat O/o Deputy Doodhpathri 05 years
4. Head Assistant Director, Litigation, Development
DoT, Kashmir Authority
Mehraj-u-Din Mir, Sonamarg O/o Deputy 05 years
5. Sr. Assistant Development Director, Estates ,
Authority DoT, Kashmir
Ghulam Nabi Gilkar TFC, Nowgam O/o Deputy 05 years
6. Sr. Assistant Director, Estates ,
DoT, Kashmir
 Tabasum Shaheen O/o Deputy O/o Deputy 15 years
7. Sr. Assistant Director, Director, Tourism,
Administration, Registration
DoT,Kashmir DoT,Kashmir
Shabir Ahmad Khan O/o Deputy Sonamarg 12 years
8. Sr. Assistant Director, Development
Registration, Authority
DoT,Kashmir
M. Lateef Khan O/o Deputy Yousmarg 20 years
9. Sr. Assistant Director, Estates, Development
DoT,Kashmir Authority
Showkat Ahmad Mir Zabarwan Park, O/o Deputy 05 years
10. Sr. Assistant Srinagar Director, Publicity,
DoT, Kashmir
Gh. Mohammad Kokernag Pahalgam 06 years
11. Dar, Development Development
Sr. Assistant Authority Authority
Mohammad Yousmarg Kokernag 07 years
12. Yaseen, Development Development
Sr. Assistant Authority Authority
Jamsheed Ahmad Divisional Stores of Tourist Office, 20 years
13. Bhat, DoT, Kashmir Gurez
Sr. Assistant
M. Yousuf Shah O/o Accounts O/o Deputy 05 years
14. Sr. Assistant Officer, DoT, Director,
Kashmir Administration,
DoT,Kashmir
Riyaz Ahmad Bhat Personal Section of O/o Deputy 20 years
15. Sr. Assistant Director Tourism, Director,
Kashmir Recreation, DoT,
Kashmir
Imtiyaz Ahmad Doodhpathri Lolab Bangus 06 years
16. Malik Development Development
Jr. Assistant Authority Authority
Javaid Ahmad Bhat O/o Deputy Gulmarg 08 years
17. Jr. Assistant Director, Development
Registration, DoT, Authority
Kashmir
M. Yousuf Mir O/o Deputy O/o Accounts 10 years
18. Jr. Assistant Director, Officer, DoT,
Administration, Kashmir
DoT,Kashmir
Rouf Ahmad Mir TFC, Nowgam Manasbal 08 years
19. Jr. Assistant Development
Authority
Abdul Hameed O/o Deputy O/o Deputy
20. Parray Director, Director,
MTS Recreation, DoT, Administration,
Kashmir DoT, Kashmir
Afroza Akther O/o Deputy O/o Deputy
21. MTS Director, Planning, Director,
DoT,Kashmir Administration,
DoT,Kashmir
Executive Staff
Shahida Parveen O/o Deputy Tourist Office, 13 years
1. Sr. Receptionist Director, Publicity, Achabal
DoT, Kashmir
Mushtaq Ahmad O/o Deputy Tourist Office, 06 years
2. Koka Director, Publicity, Pulwama/Aharbal
Sr. Receptionist DoT, Kashmir
Rahul Raina O/o Deputy Tourist Office, 13 years
3. Sr. Receptionist Director, Estates, Pahalgam
DoT, Kashmir
Ameet Kumar O/o Deputy Tourist Office, 13 years
4. Tickoo Director, Manasbal
 Sr. Receptionist Recreation, DoT,
Kashmir
Sandeep Kachroo TRC, Srinagar O/o Deputy
5. Sr. Receptionist Director, Publicity,
DoT, Kashmir
Rahul Pandita TRC Srinagar O/o Deputy 05 years
6. Receptionist Director,
Enforcement, DoT,
Kashmir
Rahul Sadhu O/o Deputy Tourist Office, 05 years
7. Receptionist Director, Chrarisharief,
Registration, DoT, Budgam
Kashmir
Nikhil Koul TRC Srinagar Zabarwan Park 05 years
8. Receptionist
Technical Staff
Mudasir Mushtaq TFC, Nowgam Tourist Office, 10 years
1. Plumber Gulmarg
Jaleel Ahmad TFC, Nowgam Tourist Office, 07 years
2. Electrician Yousmarg
Mudasir Ahmad TFC, Nowgam TRC, Srinagar 07 years
3. Carpenter

Director Tourism,
Kashmir.
No:-Est./ /DTK/
Dated: - .03.2024.
Copy to:-
1. Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg /Sonamarg/Kokernag/Verinag/Pahalgam.
2. All Deputy Directors of Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir.
3. Accounts Officer, Tourism, for information.
4. Above concerned.
Requesting the director to eliminate the requirement of prior permission for picking up tourists from the
airport, a practice unique to our state. Additionally, proposing that foreign tourist registration be exclusively
conducted online for efficiency and convenience.

 Enhancing Security Measures: Prior permission allows the department to monitor and track
the movements of tourists, enhancing security measures and ensuring the safety of both
tourists and locals.

 Improving Service Quality: By setting this requirement, the department can ensure that tour
operators meet certain standards, leading to improved service quality and a more positive
experience for tourists.

Implementing a system where tour operators must obtain prior permission is crucial for maintaining
order, security, and quality in the tourism industry.

Requesting prior permission from authorities can indeed lead to challenges when picking up tourists from the
airport. Delays in approvals can disrupt schedules and cause inconvenience to both visitors and operators.
Finding a balance between security protocols and efficient tourism services is crucial for ensuring a smooth
and welcoming experience for travelers.

Online Foreign Tourist Registration* Convenience: Registering online offers a

smoother process for foreign tourists arriving at airports. This eliminates the need
for manual forms and saves time for both travelers and airport staff.

 Accuracy:
 Online registration can reduce errors and ensure that all necessary information is provided
promptly. This helps streamline the check-in process and improves overall efficiency.

 Accessibility: By providing an online registration option, foreign tourists can complete the
necessary paperwork in advance, making their arrival experience more pleasant and hassle-
free.

Madam,

Regarding the subject cited above, it is to submit that Tour Operators in the UT of J&K are required
prior permission for picking up tourists from the airport, a practice unique to our state and not found
elsewhere in the rest of the Country. Requesting prior permission from authorities indeed lead to challenges
when picking up tourists from the airport. Delays in approvals disrupt schedules and cause inconvenience to
both visitors and operators. Accordingly, it is proposed that

Additionally, proposing that foreign tourist registration be exclusively conducted online for efficiency and
convenience.
Madam,

Regarding the subject cited above, it is to submit that Tour Operators in the UT of J&K are required
prior permission for picking up tourists from the airport, a practice unique to our state and not found
elsewhere in the rest of the Country. Requesting prior permission from authorities indeed lead to challenges
when picking up tourists from the airport. Delays in approvals disrupt schedules and cause inconvenience to
both visitors and operators. Accordingly, it is proposed that the practice of prior permission for picking up
the tourists from airport may be waived off for smooth and hassle free for tourists.
The Deputy Commissioner,
Baramullah.

Subject:- Blockage of water supply to agricultural Land.

Sir,
With profound respect and reverence, it is to submit :-
1. That I have piece of land at Sikh – Kanhama, Tangmarg for agriculture purpose.
Recently, a road has been constructed from Kanhama to Secondary School due
which the water supply to my fields have got stopped. My fields have started
drying up due to blockage of water due to road construction. A proper passage of
water has not been made by the contractors which has resulted in damage to the
crops.

2. That I have another patch of land situated at Kanhama which used to be irrigated
by drainage water. However, due to construction of road, the water supply to the
land has got stopped which has turned my agricultural land into a barren piece.

In view of the above, it is accordingly requested to kindly direct the concerned to lay
cemented pipes for smooth supply of water into my fields.

Thankyou,

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Amre U Din Malla

S/o M. Ramzan Malla
R/o Sikh-Kanhama,
Tangmarg, Baramullah.
Name :- Muhammad Moazam
Class:- JKG – Purple
ID No:- 5220
Contact :- 7006498742
Name :- Muhammad Moazam
Class:- JKG – Purple
ID No:- 5220
Contact :- 7006498742

Name :- Muhammad Moazam

Class:- JKG – Purple
ID No:- 5220
Contact :- 7006498742

Name :- Muhammad Moazam

Class:- JKG – Purple
ID No:- 5220
Contact :- 7006498742
Director Tourism,
Kashmir.

Subject:- Initiation of RDA against Shri Muhammad Shafi Kakroo,

then

Deputy Director Tourism, Kashmir (Registration).

Sir,

Kindly refer to the Government Order No. 24-JK(TSM) of 2024 dated

04.03.2024 wherein the undersigned was asked to deposit Rs. 16,080/-
(sixteen thousand and Eighty Rupees Only). In this connection, enclosed
please find the cheque bearing No. 019383 for an amount of Rs. 16,080/-
(sixteen thousand and eighty rupees only) dated 25.05.2024on my
behalf.

Yours faithfully,

Moh’d Shafi Kakroo

Then Deputy Director

Tourism, Registration.

Copy to:-
1. Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Tourim Department,
Civil Secretariat, Srinagar for information.
2. Accounts Officer, DoT, Kashmir with the request to issue G.R
for the said amount.
Accounts Officer,
Directorate of Tourism
Kashmir

Subject:- Providing of Mating/Seat cover/Fog Lights.

Sir,

Regarding the subject cited above, it is to submit that the

Departmental Vehicle bearing No. JK01AQ 5236 (Ciaz) presently attached
with Director Tourism, Kashmir need following items:-

1. Full Matting
2. Seat Cover
3. Fog Lights

Yours faithfully,

Ajaz Ahmad Rather

Chauffeur with DTK
Assistant Tourist Officer,
Headquarter, TRC, Srinagar.

Subject:- Issues at Pokhribal Boat Club, Srinagar.

Sir,

It is to bring to your kind notice that a pole erected at Pokhribal Boat Club
has broken down and the High-Tension Wire over it has also bent-down to
extreme position, posing a serious threat to the visitors. Moreover, the place is
frequently visited by some drug addicts/peddlers which use to hurl obscene
comments to the trainees/staff.

As such, the matter may kindly be looked into and necessary steps be
taken to resolve the above issues at an earliest.

Thankyou,

Yours faithfully,

Shabir Ahmad Khan,

MTS