Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 29: Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader, Prof Saifuudin Soz has pleaded with the Governor Staya Pal Malik that Article 35-A is a symbol of peoples’ aspirations.
“I met the Governor SP Malik today and brought to his notice certain matters of urgent public importance. I pleaded strongly that Article 35-A was a great symbol of peoples’ aspirations. Therefore, they would go to any extent to protect this Act,” Soz said.
” In this connection, I suggested that Tushar Mehta be replaced by a person who was well qualified and aware of the sensitivities of the people for protection of this act. The Governor assured me that he would ensure that a suitable person would represent the case in the Supreme Court,” Soz added.
Soz also brought to the notice of of Governor the condition of healthcare system at SKIMS, particularly, the patients of cancer. He told that doctors there were both qualified and motivated, but this premier hospital suffered for lack of resources. He suggested that the Advisor concerned should hold discussions with the faculty to improve the system.
” I also suggested that since water bodies in Kashmir were in bad shape, a qualified person be appointed as Vice Chairman of LAWDA. I told him that apart from Dal and Wullar, which were in bad shape, lakes like Gilsar and Khushalsar be taken up for immediate attention to stop further deterioration,” Soz maintained.
Soz asserted that RTI Act, needs to be applied to all Administrative Departments. In this connection, he suggested that urgent action be taken to seek vacation of the stay granted by a single judge, several years ago, against its application to J&K Bank and several other Departments. He also invited his attention to the Master Plan for Srinagar and suggested that a committee of experts be set up for this task.
The Governor assured Soz to ensure resolution of these issues of public importance.
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