Srinagar, Jan 12: Former J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Ghulam Ahmad Mir Thursday urged the government to ensure accountability and transparency on account of settlement of land lease cases and said that Land Laws Act 2022 is bound to add more problems while giving rise to many apprehensions amongst the people.
In a statement issued to Rising Kashmir, Mir termed New Land Laws Act 2022 anti-people, reiterating that it (Act) must be revoked in the larger interests of the people in Jammu and Kashmir.
Former JKPCC President Ghulam Ahmad Mir said people are feeling unsafe due to New Land laws Act 2022 knowing that many brokers and middlemen are on the hunt while indulging in settlement of land lease cases in connivance with certain revenue officials, as reported, against huge amount for extension of the lease. “Those in possession of land for residential purposes are also being lured to pay money for lease extension,” Mir said.
He said the officials earlier deputed for settlement of cases are still occupying the same positions pertaining to land issues. “The applicants had reportedly been forced to pay huge amounts against the settlement of their land lease cases both commercial as well as residential, unfortunately the same process is being repeated this time thereby giving rise to many apprehensions and concerns while putting a huge burden on the people”.
Former JKPCC President urged upon the LG (J&K) to personally look into the matter and ensure accountability and transparency and also demanded that the New Land Laws Act must be revoked in the larger interests of the people.
