Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 10: Senior BJP leader and MLA from Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, today met Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here and discussed critical issues plaguing housing colonies within the constituency, including Gandhi Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, and Channi Himmat. During the meeting, Randhawa presented a detailed memorandum addressing various problems and sought immediate redressal.
Randhawa emphasized the need for the regularization of 10 feet of additional land in Gandhi Nagar, which has been in use by residents for over six decades. He pointed out that this land was annexed with tacit approval from authorities and demanded either its regularization at reasonable rates or allowing residents to maintain it as green patches. He also raised concern over the Housing Board charging exorbitant transfer fees on freehold plots in Gandhi Nagar and sought restrictions on such practices. Highlighting human needs, he advocated for allowing the division of residential plots to accommodate expanding families.
The MLA also underscored the challenges in transferring plots in Trikuta Nagar and Channi Himmat due to a cumbersome process, calling for a simpler, time-bound system. He demanded hassle-free inheritance-based transfers and reassessment of exorbitant charges for renewing lease deeds. Additionally, Randhawa urged the Chief Minister to restore the zero-stamp duty policy for women and to reduce stamp duty rates overall to benefit the public.
Traffic management in these colonies also featured prominently in Randhawa’s discussion. He called for strict enforcement of parking rules, increased traffic signals, and better regulation during peak hours. To address traffic congestion, he proposed constructing flyovers at Transport Nagar and Channi Himmat or widening railway bridges to ease bottlenecks.
The Chief Minister assured him of prompt action to address the concerns of the residents of Bahu constituency.
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