Srinagar, June 7 (KNS): J&K ERA today handed over the two rehabilitation complexes namely Rambagh and Jehangir Chowk rehabilitation complexes constructed by it with the cost of Rs 100 crores to Srinagar Municipal Corporation for the rehabilitation of shopkeepers getting dislocated due to the construction of Rambagh – Jehangir Chowk Flyover in Srinagar city.
The handover /takeover took place at a simple function held here today, in presence of Deputy Chief Minister, J&K Dr. Nirmal Singh, Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA Vinod Sharma handed over the possession of 2 No. complexes at Jehangir Chowk and Rambagh to Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation Bashir Ahmad Khan.
The shopping Complex at Jehangir Chowk comprises of 152 No. shops with 1,42000 Sqft. Commercial/ office space. It has basement, Ground Floor and 3 Floors while as shopping Complex at Rambagh comprises of 153 No.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channelshops and 1,04000 Sqft. Commercial/ office space. It has basement, Ground Floor and two Floors.
Most of the shopkeepers affected by the flyover have been accommodated in these Complexes except for few leftover cases which are under litigation/ dispute. Henceforth, SMC will be owner of these 2 No. complexes and draw the rental agreements and charge monthly rent from tenants/ allotees of these complexes and shall also be responsible for the upkeep of these complexes.
The uncommitted shops in these complexes shall be allotted by a committee headed by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and comprising of Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Chief Engineer PW (R&B) Department Kashmir as members. (KNS)