Tribunal stays demolition order against illegal market complex

The Jammu and Kashmir government today informed the State Vigilance Commissioner (SVC) that a demolition order against a shopping complex on Jammu-Srinagar Highway couldn't be carried out as the notice was set aside by a Special Tribunal.

Assistant Commissioner (Development) Udhampur informed the SVC that some stakeholders had approached the J&K Special Tribunal, against the demolition order, which was last year in September, a SVC spokesperson said.

In 2013, the Commission had received a complaint about a shopping complex being constructed near Udhampur Berwin Bridge without necessary permissions and issued notices to departments concerned, the spokesperson said.

After the notice was issued demolition was ordered, he said.
 

The ACD Udhampur informed the SVC that following the order the stakeholders approached the J&K Special Tribunal following which the notice was set aside.

The Tribunal said till action is initiated against other similar defaulters, the building of the applicant may not be demolished, he said.