Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 2: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today met the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and raised serious concerns over the long-pending issues stemming from the classification and implementation of “Ghair Mumkin Khad” in Jammu, which he said continue to cause hardship to genuine landholders.
Gupta informed the Divisional Commissioner that residents across multiple districts are grappling with procedural hurdles, inordinate delays in statutory clearances and ambiguity in land records, leading to widespread distress. He pointed out that while the policy was introduced to bring clarity on State land, its execution has often resulted in avoidable complications, adversely affecting public confidence and slowing development activities.
During the meeting, Gupta was informed that Government has now formed a cabinet sub-committee under the chairmanship of Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary including with ministers for the same who is looking after the matter for further consideration and approval is awaiting. It was conveyed that once direction were passed, corrective measures would be initiated in a structured and time-bound manner.
Gupta urged the administration to fast-track the finalization and implementation of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and issue clear directions to streamline procedures so that genuine cases are resolved without delay.
He also pressed for the early delineation of ‘Ghair Mumkin Khad’, ‘Daryas’ and ‘Nallahs’, pointing out that vast stretches of public and private land have been recorded under this category, restricting alienation and causing severe inconvenience to landowners. Gupta requested the Divisional Commissioner to convey the growing public concern to higher authorities and ensure early redressal.
Emphasizing the need for action on the ground, Gupta called for the expeditious signing of the MoU with the Survey of India to facilitate the commencement of the delineation process.
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