Controversial Roshni Scheme
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 22: Division Bench of State High Court comprising Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajesh Bindal has directed the respondents to place on record a complete list of all the persons who have been given the benefits under the Jammu and Kashmir Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001 failing which Revenue Secretary shall appear in person.
The direction was passed in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) titled Ankur Sharma Versus J&K and Others challenging the Jammu and Kashmir State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act popularly known as ‘Roshni Act’.
When the matter was taken-up for hearing, Division Bench observed, “respondents have failed to comply with the order dated March 7, 2018 directing them to place a complete list of all the persons who have been benefited under the Roshni Scheme. This direction was reiterated by in order dated February 7, 2019”.
DB directed Secretary, Revenue Department to ensure that the directions made by on February 7, 2019 are positively complied with. “List qua the lands in Jammu, Kashmir as well as Ladakh regions shall be positively furnished within four weeks from today failing which the Secretary, Revenue Department shall remain personally present on the next date of hearing”, the DB added.
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