KL News Network
SRINAGAR
Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) on Thursday informed its Board presided by Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh that new Master Plan for Srinagar stands completed and will be put in public domain before 31 December 2016. The Chief Town Planner present in the meeting said that the Master Plan is exhaustive in nature and will be the one of the best in country.
The meeting also discussed the issue of acquisition of land at proposed satellite township in Rakh-e-Gund Aksha. The Minister said that the bottlenecks in the acquisition process with regard to grant of maintenance charges to Kamas be resolved so that 4200 kanals of state land becomes available to SDA to development of housing facilities. He said the satellite township will be a great addition in the city and it will give a new direction towards government plans of providing affordable yet high standard of living.
The meeting also discussed issues related to transfer of state land at Palladium cinema which is under litigation, charging of processing fee from applicants seeking NOCs / building permissions, allotment of shops / commercial spaces in Sangarmaal city centre and deposition of premium, development of multi level car parking at Lal Chowk. The Deputy Chief Minister directed the officials to expedite the projects so that they are completed within the stipulated time.
Dr Singh said proper planning holds key to the development of Srinagar and due care be taken in this regard. While calling for vertical development of residential buildings, Deputy Chief Minister said that the city faces dearth of land for housing purposes and maximum benefit be taken from minimum resources.
Earlier, presiding over the Board of Directors meeting of J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA), Dr Singh said the Government is committed to ensure all modern civic facilities for Srinagar and for this all resources are being put to use. Terming Dal Lake as the crown of the state, Dr Singh called on the officers to expedite the conservation work on the lake so that the lake continues to remain point of attraction for the tourists. He stressed on prioritizing works related to upgrading sewerage network around Dal lake and the sewer lines at Kohnakhan and adjoining areas.
Dr Singh also directed the officials to finalize the upgradation plan for three Sewerage Treatment Plants (STP) around Dal Lake and expedite construction of fourth STP with latest technology under AMRUT. The Board also desired that CCTV cameras be installed at the identified sites immediately.
The VC LAWDA informed the Board that the work on various projects in Dal Lake suffered due to unfavorable conditions and the department is working overtime to complete various sewerage related works by the end of March 2017. The relocation of houseboats to Dole Demb was also discussed and it was decided to speed up the work. Divisional Commissioner assured the Board members that the acquisition process will be completed on priority.
The meeting was informed that the long pending demand of earth for filling at Rakh-e-Arth has been fulfilled and Deputy Commissioner Budgam has allowed lifting of earth filling material from the district. The earth excavated from Rambagh flood channel will also be utilized for parks and roads in the area.
Deputy Chief Minister was informed that a Draft Vision Document prepared by IIT Roorkee has been received by the authority and has been sent to the scientific advisory committee constituted recently by the government for perusal and views. He directed the officials to hold a workshop inviting all the stakeholders and other experts in the field for deliberations on the vision document.
The Board appreciated the work done by LAWDA during the unrest and confirmed the action taken by the Vice-Chairman in felicitating the Casual Labourers who worked in double shifts during the unrest for cleanliness of the lake.
The Board also enhanced the monthly remuneration with an honorarium of Rs 1000 in respect of Demolition Squad Members who are working on consolidated basis for a long time. The issues related to services of employees were directed to be placed before the Establishment Committee. It was also decided that DPC be convened within 20 days and all pending issues viz-a-viz stagnation, Insitu Promotion etc be cleared. The Board also approved placement of Helpers in the hierarchy of LOA in terms of Government Order No. 257-F of 2008.
