After the health and education sector, Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered transfer of 577 roads to the urban local bodies with a view to implement 74th Constitution Amendment Act which stresses on devolution of power to municipal corporations.
The roads have been transferred to Srinagar and Jammu Municipal Corporations.
In this regard an order titled devolution of functions, functionaries and resources to the urban local bodies in alignment with mandate of 74th Constitution Amendment Act has been issued by the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department.
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the transfer of 213 roads falling under the municipal limits of district Jammu having width below 5.5 kilometers to Jammu Municipal Corporation.
