Associated News Bureau

J&K Administration Bids Emotional Farewell to Atal Dulloo, Hails His Tenure as a Defining Chapter of Governance

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Saturday accorded a warm and emotional farewell to outgoing Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on his superannuation, marking the conclusion of a distinguished tenure at the helm of the Union Territory’s administrative machinery. The farewell ceremony, organised by IAS officers in his honour, was attended by Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Deputy Commissioners, Heads of Departments (HoDs) and other senior officers of the administration. The gathering provided an opportunity for senior officers and colleagues to acknowledge Dulloo’s contribution to public administration, describing his tenure as a defining phase marked by administrative coordination, institutional strengthening and significant progress across various sectors of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the occasion, officers recalled that Dulloo assumed charge at a crucial juncture and brought a clear vision, purposeful leadership and a collaborative approach to governance. They observed that his leadership helped strengthen coordination among departments and brought the administrative machinery together around common developmental priorities. They highlighted the progress achieved during his tenure in improving public service delivery, strengthening institutional mechanisms, accelerating developmental initiatives and ensuring effective implementation of government programmes for the welfare of the people. Describing his administrative style, officers termed Dulloo an approachable and grounded administrator who maintained a balance between professional discipline and a humane approach. His willingness to listen, guide and encourage colleagues, they said, fostered mutual trust, confidence and a spirit of collective responsibility within the administration. In his address, Atal Dulloo expressed gratitude to his colleagues and the entire administrative machinery for their cooperation, support and commitment throughout his tenure. He maintained that the achievements recorded during this period were the result of collective efforts by officers and officials working across departments and districts. He acknowledged the contribution of his colleagues and expressed confidence that the Jammu and Kashmir Administration would continue to sustain the pace of development and strengthen good governance through dedication, coordination and a continued commitment to public service. As the ceremony concluded, senior officers and colleagues extended their best wishes to Dulloo for a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life after retirement. The emotional farewell reflected the esteem and professional respect he enjoyed among his colleagues, bringing to a close a significant chapter in his administrative career and leaving behind a legacy of collective endeavour, institutional coordination and public service. ANB