SRINAGAR: A Bill to amend Jammu and Kashmir Civic Law (Special Provisions) Act 2014 was today introduced in the Assembly.
The Bill, introduced by Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Kumar Singh, seeks amendment to J&K Civil Laws relating to the formulation of a policy to deal with or regulate the unauthorized constructions in the local areas of Jammu, Srinagar and Katra towns.
The policy should be in consonance with the Master Plan as may be modified as reviewed under the Housing & Urban Development Act 1970.
The mid-term revision of the Master Plans of Jammu, Srinagar and Katra under J&K Development Act 1970 has been undertaken by the department. But due to certain unavoidable circumstances the deadlines projected for completion of the Master Plan could not be accomplished, thereby causing a delay in finalization of the proposed policy required under the Act for regularization of unauthorized constructions to the extent possible within the ambit/framework of the modified Master Plans.
Now, the said policy has been framed and also approved by the State Cabinet.
As the term of the Act consequent to its extension vide J&K Civic Laws (Special Provision) Amendment Act, 2014 expired on March 31, 2017, and required further extension up to 3September 30,2017 to implement the policy to regulate the unauthorized construction in the aforementioned local areas.
Meanwhile, Assembly Secretary M R Singh informed the House about the Bills passed by the both Houses and which have got the assent of Governor N N Vohra. (AGENCIES)
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