JAMMU, Feb 03: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the government will conduct an inquiry into the demolition of brick kilns and crushers in Budgam district.
The decision was taken after allegations by legislators that registered units were targeted while illegal operations continues to function.
The issue escalated when NC MLA Ali Mohammad Dar alleged that three brick kilns in his Chadoora constituency were demolished despite having valid registrations and paying Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Dar added that he was manhandled during demolition process and pointed out that several illegal kilns and crushers in the area remained untouched.
Demanding a probe by a committee, Dar sought a reply from the minister.
The Deputy Chief Minister condemned the alleged manhandling of the legislator and assured the House that the matter would be investigated & added that “Commissioner/Secretary will conduct an inquiry and submit a report to the House.
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