SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Civic Laws (Special Provisions) Act, 2014 was passed in both Houses of the Legislature today with voice vote.
In the Assembly, the Bill was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh while in the Legislative Council it was moved by Minister of State for Housing Asiea Naqash.
The Bill pertains to the amendment to J&K Civic Laws regarding the formulation of a policy to deal with or regulate the unauthorised constructions in the local areas of Jammu, Srinagar and Katra towns.
The policy should be in consonance with the Master Plan as may be modified as reviewed under the Housing & Urban Development Act, 1970. (AGENCIES)
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