Jammu, Mar 11: Saying that the doors of administration are open for dialogue on property tax, the Lt GovernorManoj Sinha said, “people’s interest is our ‘top priority’.
The Lt Governor said, “there is no tax for rural areas. The tax imposed in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory is less than 1/10th of the tax paid in places Ambala, Shimla and Dehradun. No tax is imposed on 40% of the people living in Urban areas.”
“There are the same number of people who have to pay Rs 1000 as the tax. There are 1 lakh 1 thousand commercial properties. Of which the 40,000 properties will have to pay Rs 700 per year and 36000 properties will have to pay Rs 2000,” Sinha said.
He further said that the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are their top priority. “We have released the toll-free number and asked for suggestions from the people. The doors for the dialogues are open,” he added.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today conducted on-site inspection of key projects in Jammu and reviewed ongoing construction work of Jambu Zoo, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and Tawi Riverfront Project.
The Lt Governor ascertained the progress of the work being carried out at all the three sites, and laid emphasis on timely completion of the projects.
“The vibrant riverfront will ensure urban infrastructure sustainability. Once completed, the project will provide unique business opportunities and help in overall social upliftment. With social infrastructure and recreation facilities, Tawi Riverfront will enhance the quality of life of the citizens,” said the Lt Governor.
During his visit at the construction site of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the Lt Governor interacted with the temple officials and asked them to start construction of a Gurukul and Health Centre simultaneously.
Later, the Lt Governor made an inspectional visit to Tawi Riverfront project site, which envisages to reduce erosion & flood and to provide socio-cultural amenities for sustainable development of the city.
Interacting with media persons, the Lt Governor said the progress on all the projects visited today is satisfactory.
The aspirations of the people of Jammu would be fulfilled soon. These projects will boost the Tourism in Jammu and the footfall of tourists from outside will increase the economic activities and income of the people, the Lt Governor said.
Dheeraj Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Government Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment briefed the Lt Governor on the progress of Jambu Zoo. He informed that the high level team of Central Zoo Authority will be visiting for the final inspection this month and the entire process will be completed within the time frame.
Rahul Yadav, Commissioner JMC gave a detailed presentation on the ongoing works of the project.ShaleenKabra, Principal Secretary to the Government, Jal Shakti Department; Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu and other senior officials accompanied the Lt Governor during his visits.
