DB seeks ATR on Basmati growing land

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 24: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ranjeet Singh Chib regarding illegal conversion of world famous Basmati paddy/rice growing land into concrete jungle in Sub Division RS Pura, Division Bench of High Court today directed State to file Action Taken Report (ATR) against the persons who have converted the land use to non-agriculture purposes.
When this PIL came-up for hearing, Advocate Srishti Paul Mengi appearing for the PIL alleged that in breach of the prohibitory orders, violations are still taking place. After hearing counsel for the PIL, Division Bench comprising Justice Muzaffar Hussain Attar and Justice BS Walia directed AAG Ehsan Mirza appearing for the State to produce Action Taken Report (ATR) and fresh status report against the person who have converted the land use to non-agriculture purposes.