*Demands land for Business Club
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 15: The president of Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCI), Jammu, Arun Gupta today called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and discussed a wide range of developmental and business related issues.
During meeting Gupta expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for mitigating the issue related to annual Darbar Move. He said this decision will not only help maintain communal harmony but also significantly boost the economy of both the regions.
He, however, apprised the Chief Minister that despite repeated discussions, several important issues and demands are still pending and require the government’s immediate attention. He specifically expressed concern over the delay in the completion of several important projects, including – Beautification of Tawi River Front; Artificial Lake Project and Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex.
He also stressed the urgent need to start the Second Phase of Tawi River Front beautification from Bikram Chowk to Gujjar Nagar at the earliest.
The meeting covered several critical issues concerning land use, markets, and policy. The issue of bifurcation of plots in Gandhi Nagar and Channi Himmat was raised, along with a demand for the development of new residential colonies and commercial markets in Jammu.
He further highlighted that the lease deeds for allottees of Shiv Market, Railway Station and Bahu Plaza remain pending, despite full payment being made. He called for their immediate execution.
The other pending issues include renewal of expired lease deeds for Sabzi Mandi /Fruit Mandi, resolution of issues concerning properties under J&K Housing Board and JMC, the finalization of the Jammu Master Plan, issue relating to Liquor Policy and the resolution of the contentious issue of Gair Mumkin Khad.
Gupta also raised the issue of turnover incentives, removal of the negative list, benefits to existing industry, and timely refund of SGST.
JCCI president emphasized that the business community lacks a suitable, spacious place outside the Chamber House to interact, relax, and meet with dignitaries for such professional activities. He requested the Chief Minister to identify and allot at least 25 Kanal of land in and around Jammu City for establishing a dedicated CCI Business Club.
While replying on the issues raised in the meeting Chief Minister assured that a high level meeting with the heads of the concerned departments and CCI shall be arranged shortly to resolve the pending issues.
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