STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), Jammu on Friday welcomed the decision of Jammu and Kashmir Government for upholding the imposition of property tax in Jammu.
In this regard, a meeting was held at the Chamber House, presided over by Arun Gupta, President of CCI Jammu, and attended by office bearers of the Jammu Chamber.
In the meeting, Arun Gupta expressed sincere gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for demonstrating a profound commitment to the aspirations of the Jammu people by honoring the request made by the Jammu Chamber.
It is pertinent to highlight that the Jammu Chamber had called for suspension of the property tax and also called Jammu Bandh in this regard. The overwhelming support from the people of Jammu underscored the importance of this issue within the community.
Arun Gupta urged the government to initiate a comprehensive dialogue with all stakeholders concerning property tax. He emphasized the necessity of formulating a well-thought-out policy on property tax through extensive discussions with relevant parties. This approach, he believes, will contribute to the development and prosperity of the region.
Arun Gupta has also welcomed the decision of Lt. Governor to address the concerns of those impoverished individuals who have received erroneous and inflated electricity bills in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized that there are numerous individuals who have fallen victim to these inaccuracies, causing undue hardship.
Arun Gupta appealed to the Lt. Governor to issue necessary directives to the Power Department to refrain from disconnecting power connections of any poor and needy residents. He stressed the critical importance of ensuring uninterrupted access to electricity for those most vulnerable in the society.
The Jammu Chamber President also urged the concerned Power Department to prioritize the rectification of false and inflated bills, urging them to expedite the resolution process to alleviate the burden on affected households.
The other Office bearers present in the meeting include Anil Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Rajeev Gupta, Jr. Vice President, Manish Gupta, Secretary General, Rajesh Gupta, Secretary and Rajesh Gupta, Treasurer.
