Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 27: The State High Court today directed the Government to inform it about the finalization of Draft Master Plan (DMP) for Gulmarg.
Court has been informed by Advocate General that the Draft Master Plan for Gulmarg has been submitted by Secretary GAD before the Group of Ministers (Cabinet Sub-Committee) and court observed to AG that how long it will remain with the said committee and directed him to report to the court about further progress on it.
Court also directed the authorities to ensure that non-biodegradable plastic does not enter in Gulmarg area. Court has been informed that in this regard a Toll Post at Tangmarg checks the plastic entry besides that two check posts one at Baba-Reshi and entry point at Gulmarg is checking entry of any kind of plastic inside the resort.
Court has also been apprised about the air quality and water quality in Gulmarg by the PCB and they have been directed for report to the court latest on next date. With regard to functioning of STPs in Hotels, court has been informed that the concerned department (PCB) monitors the functioning of STPs.
Court previously had directed the Government to appoint the Chief Executive Officer of Gulmarg Development Authority within a week’s time so as to convene a meeting for comprehensive map of entire resort and its villages with Chief Town Planner and DC Baramulla about the identification of villages which falls under the jurisdiction of Gulmarg local area. The said exercise has till date not been done for which court granted further time to these authorities.
On previous hearing court was informed that identification of villages which comes under the jurisdiction of GDA, that out 26 villages, 19 villages have been marked and remaining villages would be identified by next date.
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