JammuThe High Court on Tuesday directed the State Authorities to ensure that no further construction takes place in and around the Sunjwan Military Station which is in violation of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Defence till next date of hearing.
The landmark order was passed by Justice Alok Aradhe on a petition filed by Union of India through ADM Commandant Sunjwan Military Station, Jammu.
During the course of hearing, a letter was submitted in which the Ministry of Defence Govt of India issued guidelines pertaining to issuance of No Objection Certificate for construction of buildings in the near vicinity of Defence Establishments.
In the guidelines, it was laid down that due to security restrictions in respect of Defence Establishment installations, construction if any to be undertaken by private persons should be at least 100 metres away from the outer wall of such Defence Establishment so as to ensure effective surveillance.
It was also laid down that any construction or repair activity within such restricted zone will require prior No Objection Certificate from the local Military authority, a letter submitted said.
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