Author: Golden Yug

Strangely stilt floor commercial was approved in favour of owner but which can be approved in cases where stilt floor parking is provided within the commercial building envelope, the height of the stilt floor should not exceed 2.7 meters below the beam soffit. For commercial sites with an area up 100 to 300 square meters, the ground coverage is limited to 60%, and only ground plus one floor is permitted, with no basements or stilt floor parking allowed. Surprisingly the owner was allowed not only stilt floor commercial but also three more floors which were not at all allowed. As…

One Vipan Kumar already running shop situated at private land of village Channi Kamala adjoining with railway crossing under name and Style Kailash Refrigeration, now, owner at present raising steel structure on existing shop without JMC permission from last couple of days also extending area of shop. Earlier some six months back, the owner raised walls on four sides besides extending size of shop from backside towards Railway which was stopped by JMC Owner of shop adjoining with shop of Vipan Kumar has also started construction of shop on existing shop without JMC permission by raising walls up to six…

As per Appendix-D, Section (A) non compoundable items include coverage under UBBL-2021, FAR, Setbacks, open spaces, total height of building, number of floors, parking norms, light and ventilation provisions, land use, access road requirement. It is highly questionable on part of Dy Commissioner South how violations of owner from front side, rear side and excess height were compounded Building section took measurement of the building which was wrongly done by claiming owner was allowed residential ground floor, first floor and 2nd floor 960 sqft each but owner constructed three floors 912.6 Sqft each projecting nil violations. Similarly owner was mandatory…

JMC didn’t take fresh action as directed by Tribunal in its verdict on 12-1-2023 in case titled owner Durga Dutt V/s JMC and the onus of taking action against owner was on Dy Commissioner South Lal Chand and didn’t abide by Tribunal’s direction and this action on their part is still awaited even after lapse of months when Joint Commissioner (R&E) JMC in notice served to owner under section 7(3) BOCA Act1988 claimed that owner raised violated first and 2nd floors on existing violated ground floor without maintaining setbacks. One Durga Dutt s/o Late Hiranand constructed violated equal size first…

JDA served demolition notice to owner dated 27.04.2017 under Section 7 (3) of the COBO Act which was preceded by a notice under Section 7 (1) of the COBO Act dated 21.10.2016, as also a notice in terms of Section 12 (1) of the COBO Act dated 31.03.2017 directing for stopping illegal constriction of a commercial building which was being illegally raised without permission of the JDA as required under the COBO Act but no follow-up action taken Owner challenged the order of demolition before Tribunal, Jammu which was quashed and owner was directed to pay building permission fee as…

JMC didn’t take any follow-up action against owner after serving sealing order and owner also didn’t appeal against sealing order before higher competent authority when JMC Act 2000 in J&KUT specifies that an appeal against a sealing order must be filed within 30 days from the date the order was communicated to the affected party. This is a crucial legal requirement for those who wish to challenge a sealing order and seek relief. Commissioner JMC could take further action to enforce sealing order, such as demolishing the work related to the sealing if the owner fails to comply within the…

GY CORRESPONDENT JAMMU, MAY 2 In a blatant display of official negligence and deep-rooted corruption, a massive illegal commercial structure continues to rise unchecked on ecologically sensitive wetland (Khad) in Transport Nagar, Ward No. 49, Jammu. The construction, spearheaded by Rajesh Gupta, son of Bodhraj Gupta and owner of BEE TEE Gupta Transport Company, is taking place on approximately 2000 sq feet of protected land adjacent to the national highway. The owner in blatant violation of building laws has raised three storied structure of 2000 sq feet each without maintaining setback as a commercial structure while hobnobbing with corrupt officials…

Owner deviating from residential approved site plan constructed violated stilt floor by enhancing its height by nearly one ft before raising plinth of stilt floor beyond permitted area during stage-1st construction, not only this , the owner raised small wall towards front side and back side when as per definition of stilt floor it should be opened from all four sides and also raised stairs within to reach first floor onwards Owner didn’t raise construction as per stage-2nd construction by not constructing balcony towards front side with kitchen towards left side followed by Wash/store, dining area back of balcony and…

GY CORRESPONDENT JAMMU, MAY 1 The one-month internship programme organized for students of the Central University concluded today at the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir. In a brief meaningful ceremony, Director Information, Nitish Rajora, felicitated the interns and acknowledged their enthusiasm, dedication, and active participation throughout the duration of the programme. The internship aimed to provide hands-on exposure to media operations, public relations, and the communication framework of the government. The students were engaged in various aspects of media management, content creation, enabling them to gain valuable practical experience. Director Information Nitish Rajora, while addressing…

GY CORRESPONDENT JAMMU, APRIL 29 Gandhi Nagar Housing Board colony is rapidly becoming a commercial hub, with residential areas being converted for commercial use, despite concerns from residents and allegations of negligence by the JMC authorities. The transformation is particularly noticeable along Apsara Road, which is now considered a commercial market. Residents have also raised concerns about congestion due to the proliferation of shops in residential areas. The entire Apsara Road in Gandhi Nagar has become a major commercial market, indicating a substantial increase in commercial establishments in garb of Jammu Smarty City Ltd Projects. There are allegations that the…