Srinagar, Feb 04, KDC: A Land of around 1 kanals recorded in the possession of SMC (State Land) under Khasra No. 437 Min in Estate Rampora in Tehsil Shalteng in summer capital Srinagar that was transferred in favour of a private individual through auction notice by Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), was sealed by Srinagar administration on Saturday.
Reports said that the plot is a State land (5400 sft) and is located at a prime location on Batamaloo-Qamarwari road worth several crores, but the same was allotted at a petty nominal rate through auction notice by the SMC.
Official sources told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that Revenue Department Srinagar had taken cognizance of the matter and sought details from SMC, but the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has not replied to the verifications and enquiry of the Revenue Department so far.
Presently shopping complex was being constructed on the same land with the permission from SMC.
On Saturday, acting on the news report carried by Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com, a team of Srinagar administration sealed the complex and said trespasser shall be dealt seriously under law as it is the government property.
Meanwhile, owner of the property said “the patch of land was allotted to the allotte in year 2007 after deposition of Rs 4250000/= it was the highest bid of that time. the case is scrutiny under double bench of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (KDC)
