Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 6: Former General Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Jammu, Gaurav Gupta, met with the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and raised serious concerns over the prolonged delays in completion of the Artificial Tawi Lake project.
Gaurav highlighted the Project’s significance for the region’s tourism, economy, and local residents’ quality of life, stressing the urgent need to expedite its progress. He underscored the aspirations of the people of Jammu for the timely completion of this long-awaited project, which was envisioned to transform the Tawi Riverfront into a vibrant, scenic hub attracting both tourists and locals. He pointed out that the artificial lake, once operational, could substantially boost tourism, create jobs, and support local businesses.
Gupta shared his concerns about the slow pace of work, which has not only dampened public expectations but also delayed the economic benefits anticipated from this ambitious initiative. He urged LG Sinha to look into the project’s bottlenecks, directing concerned departments to prioritize and address any technical or administrative hurdles hindering its timely completion.
In response, the LG assured Gaurav Gupta of his personal commitment to this initiative. The LG stated that he would personally visit the project site in the coming days to assess the progress and reiterated his resolve to see the project completed promptly.
Earlier, Gaurav expressed gratitude to the LG for addressing the long-standing issue of stamp duty in property transactions. He praised the recent resolution that allows the attachment of previously paid stamp duty on power of attorney documents to new sale deeds, providing much-needed relief to property owners and significantly easing the process of property registration across the Union Territory.
Gupta commended Government’s proactive approach stating, “The timely intervention by the administration, especially under the leadership of LG Manoj Sinha, demonstrates a strong commitment to resolving public grievances swiftly and ensuring the convenience of citizens.”
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