Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 12: Kashmir Small Scale Industrial Associations (KSSIA) today demanded reversion of powers and authority of SICOP to Directorate of Industries in respect of development, management and maintenance of industrial estates.
The spokesperson of KSSIA said that the “unbridled” and “unfettered” powers to SICOP under the new mechanism has added to problems of entrepreneurs in these estates. “While under the older system SICOP used to work under subordination and accountability of the Directorates of Industries in developmental programmes. However, they have virtually been made owners of the industrial estates under the new system,” he said.
He added ever since the Corporation assumed control of the estate, the entrepreneurs are subjected to hefty and irrational charges on account of little changes in their constitution, lines of activities, approval for construction and premiums. “One wonders if the corporation has assumed the authority as extortionists, leaving aside the role of facilitators which the government is supposed to play,” he said.
He also expressed anguish over the condition of roads in the estate, ” it has not only made the very access to the units difficult but also polluted the environment,” he said.
He said despite repeated assurances, SICOP has even failed in providing some basic facilities like drinking water in the estate.
He urged the Governor, concerned Advisor and other authorities of Industries department to look into the matter.
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