Udhampur, December 04: District Development Council Chairperson, Udhampur Lal Chand discussed development issues of the district with Director Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Jammu Mohammad Mumtaz Ali, who called on him during his recent visit here.
Detailed discussion was held on various aspects which includes execution of RDD sector development schemes under Capex budget 2021-22 in the district.
The Chairperson asked the Director RDD to instruct the RDD officers to expedite the progress of ongoing works to achieve the desired development of rural areas in Udhampur District.
The DDC Chairperson also inquired about the issuance of building permission for residential houses which is being given by the RDD Directorate. He asked Director RDD to explore the possibility of reverting to the past practice when the building permission for construction of residential houses was given by the Block Development Officer to lessen the problem being faced by the general public of the District in securing the same.
The Director RDD & PR gave full assurance to the DDC Chairperson to take up the matter with the higher authorities and resolve the issue soon.
DDC Councillor, Puran Chand and Assistant Commissioner Development Mushtaq Chowdhary were present on the occasion.
