Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 7: To discuss the issues affecting the business community in Jammu region, Gaurav Gupta, former General Secretary of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, today called on Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary of J&K UT.
On the occasion, Gupta also submitted a memorandum of demands including, the struggling Flour Milling Industry and the prolonged non-functioning of the registration software for land transactions in J&K.
Gupta highlighted the challenges faced by the Flour Milling Industry in J&K due to the withdrawal of toll tax exemptions and market fee waivers in neighboring States like Punjab and mentioned that the notification issued by the Government of Punjab, exempting millers from the Market Fee (6% per quintal), has compounded the difficulties for our local industry. This disparity has allowed millers from these states to sell products like wheat flour (atta), suji, and maida at competitive prices.
He urged the Chief Secretary to take immediate steps to either offer similar relief to our local millers or negotiate a resolution with the neighboring states to level the playing field.
The second issue raised in the memorandum was the non-functioning registration software, which has been causing major disruptions in land transactions since January 2024. The software malfunction has affected over 1500 individuals in Jammu who have paid stamp duties but are unable to complete their transactions. Despite several representations to various authorities, no solution has been provided.
Gupta requested immediate intervention to restore the system and ease the burden on the public and business community.
The Chief Secretary gave a patient hearing to the issues put forth by Gaurav Gupta and assured him of swift action.
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