Jammu, Nov 3 (KNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed construction of the new Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu, a project that remained stalled for nearly eight years before work resumed earlier this year, with the government setting October 31, 2027, as the deadline for its completion.
The six-level complex, being constructed at a revised estimated cost of Rs 208.53 crore, is expected to provide modern legislative infrastructure for Jammu and Kashmir, including a new Assembly Hall, Central Hall, committee rooms and dedicated galleries for visitors and the media.
During his inspection, Omar was briefed by officials on the progress of construction and steps being taken to accelerate work on the project, which was originally taken up in 2012 but had remained stalled since 2018.
The project was revived after the present government granted revised administrative approval in 2025, paving the way for construction to resume on February 15, 2026.
According to official figures, expenditure on the project stood at Rs 5.97 crore as of October 31, 2026. The complex will have a total built-up area of 22,165 square metres.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Chief Minister directed the departments concerned and the executing agency to maintain close coordination and ensure that construction proceeds according to the approved schedule without compromising quality standards.
He stressed that delays in execution should be avoided, given the importance of the complex for the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir's legislature.
The proposed building will also feature advanced building management systems and facilities designed to support legislative proceedings, committee meetings and other institutional activities.
Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary Public Works Department Anil Kumar Singh, Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department M Raju and Law Secretary Achal Sethi accompanied Omar during the inspection.
The project is scheduled for completion by October 31 next year, more than 15 years after construction was first initiated. (KNS)