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Jammu Municipal Corporation razes 20 shops, shopkeepers claim no warning
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 12:48 AM
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The Jammu Municipal Corporation demolished twenty shops, while shop owners say they received no prior notice of the action.
Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) carried out the demolition of twenty commercial units in the city. The operation was conducted without what shop owners describe as any prior warning or notice. Several shopkeepers gathered at the site, expressing frustration over the sudden removal of their premises. The municipal authority has not released a detailed statement explaining the rationale behind the demolition, and the affected traders are seeking clarification and possible compensation. The incident has sparked a debate on the procedures followed by local bodies when enforcing building or zoning regulations.
The affected merchants allege that they were not informed in advance, which they say violates standard administrative protocols. They have approached local representatives to raise the issue and request an inquiry into the demolition process.
Local observers note that such actions, if not preceded by proper notice, can lead to heightened tensions between municipal officials and the business community, emphasizing the need for transparent communication in future enforcement measures.
The affected merchants allege that they were not informed in advance, which they say violates standard administrative protocols. They have approached local representatives to raise the issue and request an inquiry into the demolition process.
Local observers note that such actions, if not preceded by proper notice, can lead to heightened tensions between municipal officials and the business community, emphasizing the need for transparent communication in future enforcement measures.