Srinagar, Sep 29 (KNS): Former Union Minister and senior Congress, Prof. Saifuddin Soz on Saturday called on Governor Satya Pal Malik here.
Soz as per a statement issued to KNS said, “I met Governor today and brought to his notice certain matters of urgent public importance.”
“First of all, I pleaded strongly that Article 35-A was a great symbol of Peoples’ aspirations. Therefore, they would go to any extent to protect this Act,” he said.
“In this connection, I suggested that Tushar Mehta be replaced by a person who was well qualified and aware of the sensitivities of the people for protection of this act,” he said, adding that the Governor assured him that he would ensure that a suitable person would represent the case in the Supreme Court.
“The other matters that I brought to his notice included healthcare system at SKIMS, particularly, the patients of cancer by provision of adequate resources,” he said
“I told the Governor that doctors there were both qualified and motivated, but this premier hospital suffered for lack of resources.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelI suggested that the Advisor concerned should hold discussions with the faculty to improve the system,” Soz added.
“I also suggested that since Water Bodies in Kashmir were in bad shape, a qualified person be appointed as Vice Chairman of LAWDA. I told him that apart from Dal and Wullar, which were in bad shape, lakes like Gilsar and Khushalsar be taken up for immediate attention to stop further deterioration,” Soz said.
“I further brought to his notice the RTI Act, which needs to be applied to all Administrative Departments. In this connection, I suggested that urgent action be taken to seek vacation of the stay granted by a single judge, several years ago, against its application to J&K Bank and several other Departments,” the statement said, adding that “I also invited his attention to the Master Plan for Srinagar and suggested that a committee of experts be set up for this task.”
“Governor assured me, since all these matters were of utmost public importance, he would take up these for resolution,” he added. (KNS)