Srinagar, October 1: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department transfers 27 officers across various divisions with immediate effect .In a significant administrative overhaul, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir’s Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment has ordered the transfer and posting of 27 officers across the union territory. The massive reshuffle, effected through two separate government orders, aims to streamline administrative efficiency in the crucial forest and environment sector.
The orders, numbered 207-JK(FST) and 208-JK(FST) of 2025, were issued by Commissioner/Secretary Sheetal Nanda, IAS, on September 30, 2025, and mandate immediate implementation of these personnel changes.to want to know new winter train timings
Complete Breakdown of Officer Transfers and Postings
Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Level Postings
According to Government Order No: 207-JK(FST) of 2025, eight ACF-level officers have been reassigned to new positions:
- Vijay Kumar, ACF moved from ACF/Midlife Jammu to Warden/ACF/Midlife Warden, Kathua
- Chander Shekhar, ACF from awaiting order adjustment to Incharge Deputy Director, FPF (HO)
- Munish Bhardwaj, ACF from Incharge DFO Forester Basholi to Incharge DFO Demarcation Division-II Bhademah
- Hilender Singh Chandel, ACF from under transfer orders to Technical Officer in the Office of PCCF & HoFF, J&K
- Manzoor Ahmad Gangroo, ACF from attached in O/O MDFOCL to Incharge DGM, PAP, JK FDCL
- Suresh Kumar Sharma, I/c ACF from DFO Agrostology Jammu to Incharge DFO Forest Division Basholi
- Mohd Ilikhar Zaman, ACF assigned to look after the charge of DFO Demarcation Division-I Jammu
- Dharmendra Sharma, I/c ACF from awaiting order adjustment to Technical Officer to CCF, Jammu
Range Officer (RO-I) Level Reshuffle
Government Order No: 208-JK(FST) of 2025 details extensive changes at the Range Officer level, affecting 19 officers:
- Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, RO-I from Project Officer LCMA to Incharge Deputy Director, FPF Budgam
- Mohinder Singh, RO-I will hold additional charge of Deputy Director FPF Kishwar alongside current duties
- Sanjeev Kumar, RO-I from Deputy Director FPF to Incharge Divisional Manager Extraction Division, Udhampur
- Sajad Hussain Khaki, RO-I from Technical Officer to DEERS to Incharge Divisional Manager, FDCL Anantnag
- Noor ul Amin Malik, RO-I from Technical Officer to CCF South Kashmir to Incharge Divisional Manager
- Mohd Iqbal, RO-I from attached PCCF Office Srinagar to Range Officer Mawar Division
- Neesa Imiyaz, RO-I from Ranger Officer Ratinan to Technical Officer to CCF, Kashmir
- Adnan Ahmad Bhat, RO-I from Range Officer Shopian to Range Officer Kokernag
- Mohd Rafiq Bhat, RO-I from Range Officer Mawar to Range Officer D-H Pora, Kulgam
- Gh. Mohammad Sheikh, RO-I from Range Officer Agrostology Bandipora to Range Officer Planning & Publicity Srinagar
- Ryaz Ahmad Wani, RO-I from Range Officer North Lolab to Technical Officer with CF, North Kashmir
- Ajaz Rasool Tota, RO-I from Range Officer Un Range to Range Officer LCMA Baramulla
- Shafiq Ahmad Wani, RO-I from Range Officer Nathat to Range Officer Hari Parbat Range, SMC Srinagar
- Farooq Ahmad Mir, RO-I from Range Officer Kokernag to Range Officer Shopian
- Krishan Singh, RO-I from Range Officer Soil Range to Range Officer Thakrai Range, Udhampur
- Rayees Ahmad Reshi, RO-I from Office Wildlife Warden to Range Officer Hirpora, Shopian
- Aurangzeb, RO-I from Range Officer Gulabgarh to Personal Section of Hon’ble Minister, Forest, Ecology & Environment
Administrative Context and Implications
The transfer orders explicitly state that these arrangements are made “in the interest of administration,” indicating a strategic repositioning of personnel to optimize departmental functioning. The forest department plays a critical role in J&K’s environmental conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development initiatives.
Key Administrative Directives:
The government orders include three crucial stipulations that define the terms of these transfers:
- No Promotion Precedence: The new postings will not confer any preferential rights for future promotions, which will remain governed by existing rules.
- Legal Compliance: All transfers are subject to the outcome of any pending writ petitions in courts of competent jurisdiction.
- Displaced Officers: Officers displaced from current positions but not reassigned in these orders must report to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) & Head of Forest Force (HoFF) for further instructions.
Strategic Importance of the Reshuffle
This comprehensive transfer order comes at a time when the J&K administration is emphasizing enhanced environmental governance and efficient forest management. The repositioning of officers across various divisions including demarcation, wildlife, extraction, and planning indicates a holistic approach to departmental administration.
The inclusion of officers in technical roles supporting Chief Conservators of Forests (CCFs) and Conservators of Forests (CFs) suggests a focus on strengthening the technical and planning capabilities of the department.
Geographical Spread and Coverage
The transfers cover a wide geographical spectrum across Jammu and Kashmir, including postings in:
- Jammu region: Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Bhademah
- Kashmir region: Srinagar, Budgam, Kishwar, Anantnag, Shopian, Baramulla, Kulgam, Bandipora
- Special postings: Personal staff of the Forest Minister
This widespread redistribution ensures administrative expertise is available across the union territory’s diverse ecological zones.
Source: Government Orders No: 207-JK(FST) and 208-JK(FST) of 2025 issued by the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Note: This information is based on official government documents and is subject to any subsequent modifications or court directives as mentioned in the orders.