Srinagar, Oct 21 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday appointed Ghanshyam Jha as Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority, an official spokesperson said.

"As per a government order issued today, the appointment of Chairman shall take effect from the date he assumes the charge of the post in the Authority," the spokesperson said.

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The Chairman of the Authority shall not hold any other office, he added. 

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