Corruption generates another first: night-time construction
Vulgar Constructions mar Gulmarg
Tangmarg: World famous tourist destination, Gulmarg, is losing its charm due to the illegal encroachments and vulgar constructions going unabated despite a blanket ban imposed by Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA).
According to sources the constructions are taking place at an alarming speed despite restrictions by the Supreme Court and GDA.
Sources said that then Chief Executive Officer (CEO) GDA in and order bearing number GDA /08/1785/94, issued on December 31, 2008 had banned al kind of constructions within the Wild Life Sanctuary as per Supreme Court directions and thus the constructions were banned in GUlmarg too which also falls under Wild Life Sanctuary.
However, of late, the constructions are going on unabated.
“The only difference is that construction works are carried during nights and not during days,” said a deputation of locals.
Bashir Ahmad Mir, president of Gulmarg Mazdoor Union, while expressing serious concern over the vandalization of Gulmarg said that people of the area will give any sacrifice to save Gulmarg.
“We don’t want Gulmarg to be transformed into a jungle of concrete,” Mir said adding, Gulmarg Bachao Committee will raise voice and ensure that all these illegal constructions are stopped.
(Kashmir Images)