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| HC bans construction in and around Kalu Chak Military Station | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, July 17: In yet another major development, High Court directed State Authorities to ensure that no further construction in and around the Kalu Chak Military Station takes place which is in violation of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Defence till next date of hearing.
This significant order has been passed by Justice Janak Raj Kotwal in a petition filed by Union of India through ADM Commandant Kalu-Chak Military Station, Jammu.
During the course of hearing Sr Panel Counsel Adv Danish Butt appearing for the Adm Commandant submitted that vide letter dated 18-05-2011, the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India issued guidelines pertaining to issuance of NOC for construction of buildings in the near vicinity of Defence Establishments.
In the guidelines, it was laid down that due to security restrictions in respect of Defence Establishment installations, construction if any to be undertaken by private persons should be at least 100 metres away from the outer wall of such Defence Establishment so as to ensure effective surveillance. It was also laid down that any construction or repair activity within such restricted zone will require prior No Objection Certificate from the local Military authority. The above guidelines were revised vide letter dated 21-10-2016 issued by Ministry of Defence, Govt of India wherein it has been laid down that security restrictions in respect of Defence Establishment Installations situated at various locations in Stale of J&K including Sunjuwan Military Station, Jammu shall apply up to 100 metres from the outer wall of such Defence Establishment/Installations to maintain clear line of sight for effective surveillance. The revised circular further laid down that any construction or repair activity shall not be permitted within 50 metres and height restrictions of 03 metres (01 storey) shall be applicable for the he distance from 50 metres to 100 metres.
Justice Janak Raj Kotwal directed that State respondents including Divisional Commissioner, Deputy commissioner, Commissioner JMC, VC JDA, SSP Jammu and all concerned police stations/ police posts shall ensure that no further construction in and around the Sunjwan Military Station takes place which is in violation of guidelines issued by the Ministry of defence till next date of hearing. |
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