Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 4: West Pakistani Hindu Refugee Front (WPHRF) has claimed that Article 35-A was discriminatory and against the West Pakistan refugees and the Supreme Court Bench must listen all the stake holders before issuing its verdict.
In a meeting of executive committee of West Pakistani Hindu Refugees and other prominent persons at Laswara (Bishnah), the members discussed the issue of postponement of hearing by the Supreme Court (SC) on Article 35A. They also discussed the points raised by members relating to cash relief of Rs 5.5 lakh to WPRs as announced by the Centre Govt and issuance of identity certificate meant for them.
While speaking on postponement of hearing on Article 35A by the Supreme Court, Chairman, Retd Subedar/Major, M L Dubgotra made it clear that the SC has to hear both the parties who are opposing and defending Art 35-A to adjudicate whether it has been included in the Constitution of India through an unconstitutional process or otherwise. If the 3- Judge Bench where the case is presently pending for hearing, observe any constitutional dispute in its inclusion, the case then be referred to the 5 Judge Bench of the SC, who is competent to give any verdict on any constitutional dispute. Only thereafter, any action if deemed necessary be taken by the Centre Govt in accordance with the provisions contain in the constitution.
He further added that few rallies organized in Jammu for abrogation of Art 35A and on the other hand few protests and bands organized in Kashmir and some part of Jammu in support of Art 35A are unfortunate. He expressed his concern and said such rallies and protests have created an atmosphere to disturb communal harmony in the region. He also expressed that such rallies will also invite delay in any decision by the SC on the Issue
While speaking on cash relief of Rs 5.5 lakhs to 5764 WPR families as announced by the Centre Govt, he said it was not sufficient.
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