- JDA fails to stop functioning of Banquet Hall, “Hill Top” at Channi Chawadhi when Supreme Court sustained demolition order of Double Bench of High Court Jammu to demolish it raised without permission of concerned authorities following which owner apply for regularizing/compounding violations dated 12-4-2022 exposing functioning of JDA
- JMC Enforcement Staff allows Ashok Kumar Sharma owner of private land falling under Khasra No.24 Min on Satyam road in ward 52 and area falling under old village Channi Kamala, Channi Himmat to raise 2nd floor after sealing premises dated 11-10-2024 and admitting in sealing order that owner constructed commercial shopping complex having unauthorized basement, ground floor and first floors each measuring 1359 sqft each without JMC permission against JMP-2032 / UBBL-2021 & JMC Act 2000
- Rampant illegal construction on wetland in Transport Nagar goes on unabated JMC’s silence fuels corruption, environmental destruction
- JMC unmoved towards Stilt plus three floors commercial construction at residential plot 395/4, Channi Himmat whose stage-2nd site plan approved despite serious violations in stage-1st construction of stilt floor residential without maintaining setbacks, complete change in both internal and external dimensions and keeping six windows on three sides of each floor rarely witnessed in case of residential construction deviating from residential approved site plans both stage-1sr and stage-2nd and raising unauthorized 4th floor without JMC permission
- One-Month Internship Programme for Central University Students Concludes at DIPR J&K
- JMC unmoved towards ongoing commercial construction from residential bifurcated plot 20 B/C, Gandhi Nagar Jammu wherein Yes Bank is already functional from another portion without its permission and also when Housing Board rejected owner’s transfer of ownership rights being bifurcated plot and construction of another floor at residential site at 4 A/C Gandhi Nagar and start of Saloon Fashion TV when de-sealing order by Tribunal challenged by JMC in Jammu High Court and the case proceedings still going on
- Under patronage of Enforcement Inspector Ashwani Kumar unauthorized construction of shops without JMC permission going on and some of them have already started operation in village Dilli,Ward-55, Lane-6 on Jodhamal Public School road as he didn’t report violated construction before JMC higher authorities having hand of JMC high rank officials by way of which has been allotted nearly 10 wards being money minting machine for himself and his Bosses
- JSCL deliberately didn’t advertise e-Nit No. JSCL 171/01 of 2024-25 dated 30-01-2025 worth Rs 7293728.36 in print/electronic media to accommodate blue eyed firms for engagement of concessionaire to manage advertisements on static Ad Panels installed by Jammu Smart City Ltd for a period of five years ignoring Govt Circular No. 22-JK(GAD) of 2023 dated 1-8-2023 resulting only two incompetent firms participated in bidding resulting in loss to exchequer
Author: Golden Yug
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…
GY CORRESPONDENT JAMMU, APRIL 28 The issue of commercial shops being constructed in residential areas without Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) approval, particularly in adjoining areas of Sainik colony, has sparked concerns among law-abiding citizens who have purchased commercial sites. According to aggrieved locals, JMC’s enforcement staff seems to be facilitating these unauthorized constructions. Commercial buildings are being raised on residential plots without adhering to approved site plans and building bylaws. Despite notices being served, JMC fails to take concrete actions against violators, allowing them to continue constructions. Constructions are deviating from approved plans, ignoring setbacks, and changing land use without…
JMC twice floated e-auction notice for static Ad panels in all four zones of JMC covering all 75 wards for the advertisement sites at these 113 Static Adv Panels which were properly published in print media through Govt Nodal Agency Information Department during the year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 but both of them could not be matured, meanwhile JMC on its own managed revenue and continued to offer static Ad Panels for advertisements causing serious loss to Govt exchequer Agreement signed between M/S Creative Designers from Amritsar & JSCL has no mention of upper and lower ceiling at per sqm per…
Sotra Enterprises provided four skilled persons namely Sahil Lalotra S/o Shiv Lal without his address and contact number, Sunil Singh S/o Ram Chand R/o House No.106/A,Indra Colony, Janipur, District Jammu, Ajit Kumar S/o Govind Ram Sharma R/o Excelsior Lane, Janipur Jammu without his contact number and Anu Bhutiyal D/o Jeevan Singh Bhutiyal R/o Udhampur @ Rs 350 per day under SRO 460 dated 26-10-2017 of Labour and Employment Department implemented by JMC Vide Order No. MJ/Estt/4699-4751 dated 27-10-2018 and vide Govt order No.121-F of 2022 dated 23-4-2022 of Finance Department, Civil Secretariat It is matter of serious concern and matter…
After class ivth ,Kamini was promoted as Junior Assistant along with his transfer from PHE Division Akhnoor but was not relieved and manage continuation of his duty in same Akhnoor Division from from 1988 to 1993. Again in the year 2011, Kamini was promoted as Senior Assistant with his transfer to PHE Division Reasi and relieved from Akhnoor Division but he didn’t join his new posting and managed his transfer back in the year 2013 and also drawn his full salary absent period from 2011 to 2013 from PHE Division Akhnoor. Again in the year 2011, Kamini was promoted as…