Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 1: Former general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gourav Gupta today said that the revised policy on ‘Gair Mumkin Khads’ is expected to streamline land-related processes and provide much-needed relief to landowners, fostering a conducive environment for agricultural and developmental activities.
In a statement issued here today, Gaurav Gupta expressed his satisfaction with the long-awaited decision, emphasizing that it will bring significant relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “This decision is a landmark step towards resolving the issues faced by landowners and farmers whose lands were classified as ‘Gair Mumkin Khads’. The revised policy will not only provide clarity but also facilitate the proper utilization of these lands, contributing to the region’s economic growth,” said Gupta.
He appreciated the efforts of Advisor RR Bhatnagar, Principal Secretary to LG Mandeep Bhandari, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Rajeev Ranjan and other concerned authorities for addressing this critical issue with dedication and promptness. “The collaborative efforts of these officials have led to a policy that balances development needs with the concerns of the local population,” he added.
Gaurav mentioned that under the new scheme of things, the procedure has been decentralized, empowering the Deputy Commissioner to carry out delineation based on the District Level Committee’s recommendation, regardless of the size of the land involved for State Land. For private lands, the DC can delineate up to 200 kanals per Khasra on the recommendation of the District Level Committee, while the Divisional Level Committee and Divisional Commissioner can delineate 200-500 kanals per Khasra.
“This decision is expected to lead to substantial industrial expansion and attract new investments. Additionally, it serves as a crucial step towards planned urban development in the segregated areas,” he added.
Notably, Gaurav Gupta had raised this significant matter with senior functionaries of J&K, including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and former Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta.
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