Proposal to Grant Land Rights to Occupants Declined Amid Legal Concerns
Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar: DD, The Omar Abdullah-led government on Tuesday rejected a bill moved by PDP MLA Waheed Parra, which sought to grant land ownership rights to occupants residing on state land.
As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, The bill was introduced during the ongoing session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, but Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opposed the proposal, emphasizing that individuals living on land illegally cannot be granted ownership rights.
“The government is committed to providing land to landless families through proper channels and legal frameworks,” the Chief Minister stated.
Omar urged Parra to withdraw the bill, but the legislator refused. Following the refusal, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather formally rejected the bill in the House after all legislators rejected the bill, ending the motion. (KNC)