Jammu and Kashmir Government Grants Property Rights to Displaced Persons

The Jammu and Kashmir government, under Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has granted proprietary rights over evacuees' land to displaced persons from 1947, 1965, 1971, and West Pakistan. The decision also includes land transfers for industrial estates and police facilities, aiming to boost development and provide relief.

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday conferred proprietary rights over evacuees' land to displaced persons from the 1947, 1965, and 1971 conflicts, as well as West Pakistan displaced persons.

The decision, approved by the Administrative Council chaired by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, aims to offer relief and ownership to many long-standing displaced families.

As part of the landmark decision, custodians are tasked with transferring land to the displaced persons in a time-bound manner, ensuring safeguards against misuse and unauthorized encroachments.

The government has mandated a time-bound 30-day application process to confer these rights, with full completion expected within six months, providing significant relief to the displaced persons.

This decision meets long-standing demands from affected families and aligns with the government's commitment to support displaced persons.

The Administrative Council also approved the transfer of 2292 kanals and 2 marlas of land for various departments to develop industrial estates and construct police facilities, which will aid in public development and law enforcement effectiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)