SDM Gurez bans installation of night stay tents by tourists

No Tents Will Be Allowed In Gulmarg Without Permission: GDA
No Tents Will Be Allowed In Gulmarg Without Permission: GDA

Excelsior Correspondent

BANDIPORA, July 13: Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Gurez has ordered imposition of ban on installation of temporary tents by tourists and visitors for night stay in the area, which was allowed earlier.
As per the order, issued today, it has been observed that the tourists/visitors installing tents overnight leave the thrash and Garbage at the camping site which has impacted the environment of this Sub-division and can lead to outbreak of disease.
“Keeping in view the above and due to the escalating threat to our delicate ecosystem and environment, it has become imperative to implement immediate measures to protect these vulnerable areas. As such it is hereby ordered there shall be complete ban on installation of Temporary tents by Tourists/Visitors for personal use with effect from July 15, 2024,” reads the order.
However, the tents rented out by locals to the tourists shall continue subject to the condition that they will keep the site neat and clean and pay sanitation fee to the Rural Sanitation Department for collection of waste, further says the order.