The Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a directive standardising the operations and project engagement of the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organization.
The order issued in this regard comes in continuation of Government Order No. 58-JK(HUD) of 2026 and follows a decisive resolution passed by the Council of Ministers.
A statement said following a decisive restructuring and re-organisation framework approved by the government, the department has made the utilisation of the organisation’s specialised services mandatory for public sector initiatives, ensuring robust architectural oversight across the Union Territory.
The order comes in continuation of recent structural reforms and follows a formal resolution passed to optimise the execution of state-funded and government-backed infrastructure projects.
As per the key highlights of the directive, all government departments, public sector undertakings and executing agencies are now required to utilise the architectural, design and master-planning expertise of the Jammu and Kashmir Architects Organisation for public projects.
Officials said the J&K Architects Organisation has been designated as the Nodal Technical Body for providing the architectural consultancy, comprehensive design and technical vetting services. In instances where the engagement of private architectural firms is deemed absolutely necessary, obtaining a prior No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the J&K Architects Organization is strictly mandatory.
“To regularise and sustain the technical services, an official, uniform consultancy fee of 1% will be levied on the total project cost for all works where architectural and consultancy services are rendered by the organization,” the statement said.
This comprehensive directive is “expected to optimise the state resource allocation, ensure strict adherence to standardised regional and sustainable architectural guidelines,” the statement said, adding “it will also foster institutional efficiency across all upcoming public works and urban development initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir.”
