JAMMU, NOVEMBER 16: District Development Commissioner, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today chaired a special public outreach event at Surinsar panchayat in block Nagrota as part of the Back to Village 5 programme.
In his address, the DDC stated, "The district administration is working like a team to address all public issues," and reassured that a lot has improved in the past few years, emphasizing that development is a gradual process but there is a question on DC's words that Jammu district despite having lakhs of kanal lands of nomenclature like " Gair Mumkin Khad" & despite LG's time bound Administrative Councils Decision No 17/1/2022 dtd 29th Jan 2022 followed by GO No 18-JK(Rev) of 2022 dtd 4th Feb 2022 & directions of CS in COS Meeting of 25th July 2023 not bothered in toto on ground by "TEAM" of district administration causing loss to JKUT Govt by way of STAMP DUTY FEE & other taxes on undesired ban on such kind of nomenclature land in further violation of Mater Plan & Section 11A of development Act of 1970 allowed by MHA in SO 3808E of 2020 dtd 26th Oct 2020?
Live example can be observed from Sainik Colony, Channi, Deeli, Greater Kailash, Trikuta Nagar areas, which are well developed colonies & built up areas but lot of people who are owners of private plots are facing problem in the hands of Revenue Officer of Jammu District.
However, DDC Member, Rahat Ali and Sarpanch, Bodh Raj were also present on the occasion. The event witnessed participation of public representatives, Panchayati Raj Institution representatives and the public who raised their concerns about local issues and demands for the overall benefit of the local population.
PRI representatives raised problems like the monkey menace and frequent power disruptions, urging the administration to fast-track road projects crucial for connectivity. The public emphasised the need for revenue permissions and resolution of wildlife and forest-related issues.
They also requested a Primary Health Centre and an ATM. The DDC assured a prompt review and prioritised resolution of these matters. Additional concerns were presented, including the demand for subject-specific teachers in the local higher secondary school and updates on Jal Shakti works.
The DDC assured routine availability of doctors and ongoing efforts for enhanced health facilities.
However, Speaking on the occasion, SSP Dr. Vinod Kumar highlighted the urgency of tackling the drug menace through public cooperation.
He urged sharing information on drug-related issues with the police and emphasised the link between drug consumption and peddling.
The SSP informed about de-addiction and counselling facilities and increased police action against drug-related crimes. He further recommended tenant verification before property rentals for better public safety. Assistant Commissioner Development, Preeti Sharma besides district officers were also present at the public meeting.
|