12,000 GP Fund claims stuck in Jammu Kashmir treasuries

August 23, 2025 by News Desk

A total of 12,062 General Provident (GP) Fund withdrawal claims are currently pending across Jammu Kashmir, according to an official reply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Of these, 7,359 claims have been awaiting clearance for more than three months, even though many cases already have administrative approvals. Officials attribute the delay not to procedural issues but to a shortage of funds at treasury levels, leaving employees unable to access their savings during urgent financial needs.

The scale of the problem is further highlighted by treasury records showing that as of March 3, 2025, liabilities worth Rs 3,464.35 crore were pending in 121 treasuries. This includes Rs 1,803.37 crore in GPF bills, Rs 1,049.27 crore in gratuity, Rs 388.22 crore in leave salary, and Rs 223.69 crore in commutation.

The figures point to a mounting financial strain within the system, raising concerns about the fiscal planning and fund management of the Finance Department.