J&K Governor Declares 5,000 Recent Kashmir Hotels Illegal

The Governor of Jammu & Kashmir announced that 5,000 hotels built in the state over the last six years are illegal. The statement was made during a public briefing in Srinagar. The governor cited violations of land use regulations and lack of proper permits as the main reasons for the illegality. Officials have indicated that the matter will be investigated by the state authorities and that legal action may be taken against the owners and developers. The announcement has raised questions about the enforcement of building codes in the region.