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J&K Govt Assures Assembly Sonamarg Master Plan Won’t Encroach Private Land Rights
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:47 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government told the state assembly that the proposed Sonamarg master plan will not affect existing private land ownership, reaffirming protection of land rights.
During a recent session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, a senior government official clarified that the Sonamarg master plan, aimed at boosting tourism infrastructure, does not impinge on privately held land. The statement emphasized that all existing private property titles will remain intact and that the plan’s zoning and development guidelines have been drafted to respect these rights.
The official further noted that the master plan includes provisions for environmental safeguards and community consultation, ensuring that any new construction or road work will be undertaken only on designated public land. This assurance comes amid concerns from local landowners and civil society groups about potential displacement.
By reiterating the government’s commitment to uphold private land rights, the assembly hopes to smooth the implementation of the development project while maintaining public confidence in the state’s planning processes.
The official further noted that the master plan includes provisions for environmental safeguards and community consultation, ensuring that any new construction or road work will be undertaken only on designated public land. This assurance comes amid concerns from local landowners and civil society groups about potential displacement.
By reiterating the government’s commitment to uphold private land rights, the assembly hopes to smooth the implementation of the development project while maintaining public confidence in the state’s planning processes.