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Over 18 Lakh Kanals of Land Encroached in J&K: Official Data

Representative AI image JAMMU: Over 1.8 million kanals of land are reported to be encroached in Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals reclaimed so far, according to official data. The data indicates that a total of 1,838,735.42 kanals are affected, consisting of 1,722,993 kanals of state land and 115,742.42 kanals of forest land. It was noted that encroachment entries in revenue records have been removed. Officials from the revenue department state they are acting under the Land Revenue Act to evict encroachers. However, they acknowledge it is a significant issue, stating ongoing eviction drives without a fixed timeline. “The…

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4,100 Transit Flats for Kashmiri Migrant Workers Completed

Representative Image SRINAGAR: Officials announced on Saturday that over 4,100 of the 6,000 transit flats designated for Kashmiri migrant employees have been completed. The remaining units are anticipated to be ready by the end of next month. During a meeting, Divisional Commissioner (Kashmir) Anshul Garg assessed the construction progress throughout the Kashmir division. An official spokesperson mentioned that the relief and rehabilitation commissioner delivered a comprehensive presentation on the progress of the transit housing and associated infrastructure. Out of the 6,000 flats being constructed across 20 sites, 4,112 have been finished to date, with 3,257 already allocated to migrant employees.…

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J&K RERA Aims for 100 Project Registrations Before New Plans

Satish Chandra, Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir RERA NEW DELHI: The Jammu & Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (J&K RERA), which commenced operations in January 2024, is prioritizing structural reforms, master plan updates, and stricter enforcement of layout regulations to formalize and grow the Union Territory’s real estate market. In an exclusive conversation with Ankit Sharma, Chairman Satish Chandra shared a strategic plan that includes revising master plans for Jammu and Srinagar, monetizing a 450-acre land parcel in Srinagar, mandatory registration of government agencies, and enforcing unified building bylaws to prevent unplanned development. Edited excerpts follow: J&K RERA was established later…