JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Urban and Urban Local Bodies, Nawang Rigzin Jora today said sealing of ‘illegal’ structures in Katra town is on. Replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Congress MLC Jugal Kishore in Legislative Council, the Minister said on December 13, 2013, the High Court passed an order for sealing of buildings/ structures constructed in violation of Urban/ Municipal laws at Katra.
“Meanwhile, the Supreme Court stayed the said order of the High Court and again on January 30, 2014, High Court passed directions for sealing of buildings/ structures and in compliance to High Court order, the sealing process started on February 4, 2014 and nine structures have been sealed till date,” Mr Jora informed the House He added that on February 11, 2014, the High Court again passed directions for completion of sealing within one month. The Minister, further, informed the House that public carried out peaceful protest at Katra for three days adding that two Magistrates have been deployed at different locations under the supervision of Additional District Magistrate, Reasi who was camping at Katra during the sealing drive and adequate police force have also being deployed.
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