Anantnag, December 10: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla taking cognizance of reports related to illegal construction in Kokernag has constituted a task force to identify and demolish any illegal structures.
The task force to be headed by SDM Kokernag comprises officials from Revenue, Police and MC Kokernag.
The joint task force will identify any illegal constructions in contravention to Kokernag Master plan and stop the illegal constructions. They will also initiate a process for demolishing any constructions already undertaken. The team will submit a monthly report. The team has been directed to complete the entire process in 3 months.
As per the order issued, the step has been taken to preserve the ecologically fragile tourist resort of Kokernag and prevent any irreversible damage.
Dr Singla said that the order is aimed at curbing illegal construction in the tourist resort. He said that strict action under rules will be initiated against violators. He added that any official found to be in cohesion with the violators will also be taken to task under rules.
CEO Kokernag Development Authority has been directed to issue building permission in consonance with BOCA rules and as per approved Kokernag Master Plan. The applicants can also apply for building permission through the official website of KDA.
