Bivek Mathur
JAMMU, Nov 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has outstanding liabilities worth Rs 4,468 crore towards retired employees, including dues under the General Provident Fund (GPF), gratuity, commutation, and leave salary.

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As per official data, the unpaid liabilities up to October 22, 2025, include Rs 2,390 crore under GPF, Rs 1,537 crore under gratuity, Rs 332 crore under commutation, and Rs 209 crore under leave salary.
Together, these dues, amounting to Rs 4,468 crore, are pending clearance in various treasuries across the Union Territory.
Meanwhile, during the ongoing financial year, the Government has cleared bills worth Rs 2,160 crore under GPF, Rs 770 crore under gratuity, Rs 545 crore under commutation, and Rs 229 crore under leave salary up to October 22, 2025.
Officials said that while a significant amount has been settled, a large portion still awaits release due to budgetary constraints and verification processes.
“To ensure timely disposal of cases on humanitarian grounds, the Government has put in place a special priority mechanism,” they said.
According to them, two senior officers, one each at Srinagar and Jammu, have been designated to identify and recommend cases requiring urgent attention.
They said these priority cases include those involving serious health conditions, marriages, tuition fees of children, and pilgrimage expenses.
The cases are recommended through the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Ministers, MLAs, and the office of the Chief Secretary, they said.
“Such cases are taken up in weekly review cycles to ensure early clearance and relief to affected pensioners and their families,” officials further said.
Meanwhile, the Finance Department has assured that all pending liabilities will be cleared in a phased and transparent manner.
“We are fully committed to addressing the financial hardships of retired employees. The clearance process is being closely monitored to strike a balance between fiscal discipline and welfare commitments,” officials added.
They further said that the Government’s focus remains on improving treasury efficiency and ensuring that no eligible retiree is left waiting indefinitely for their rightful dues.
“The aim is to make the system more responsive, humane, and financially stable,” the officials maintained.