Sikh bodies’ deputation calls on Div Com over DPs issue

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 25:  A  deputation of various Sikh organizations  called on Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Pawan Kotwal  under the leadership of  Dayal Singh  Wazir president  Sharomani Akali Dal, J&K and discussed the issues of the displaced persons from PoK.
The deputation included members from Sikh United Front, Bhai Kanaya Nishkam Sewa Society, Sikh Naujwan Sabha, Sikh Welfare Society  and some members from DGPC Jammu.
The members expressed their resentment over the working of staff of PRO Jammu engaged in preparing documents for  settlement of compensation Rs 5.5 lakh   to be paid to the refugees of PoK (1947) by the Govt.
They complained that the refugees are facing difficulties for getting the copies of  form ‘A’ and other documents. They also said that the DPs who had allotted land, were not provided possession till date. Many members are unable to provide the documents desired by the Revenue authorities due to very hard rules framed.
The Sikh leaders also said that the photo copies of the documents when they migrated from PoK  in  1947 and  self attested  photocopies also be considered  as a proof who cannot produce certified copy at this time as heavy rush in issuing the documents in the office of Jammu. The Divisional Commissioner  was told that many displaced persons were not issued Adhaar cards which is said to an important document for receiving  the compensation.
They also brought in the notice an incident which occurred in Budgam  in Kashmir  in village Khanpura in a Gurdwara where some anti- social elements has tried to break the Golak (Money box of offering money). They demanded  protection of the  Gurdwaras in Kashmir. Dr Kotwal issued  direction to PRO to simplify the method.
Prominent among those accompanying Wazir  included Amrik Singh, Davinder Singh, Ramnik Singh, Fateh Singh,Raja Singh (DGPC), Mohinder Singh, Paramjeet Singh, Surinder Singh Kala ( JKMTA), Kulwant Singh and Harpreet Singh.

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