Representative image SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and viable resolution of the issue.Additional advocate general Mohsin Qadri informed the court that if the petitioners file representations within two weeks, the competent authority will hear them before taking a decision and communicating the same to each petitioner.Advocate ZA Shah, appearing for the petitioners, then sought permission to withdraw the pleas to first approach the govt.The LG administration in 2022 introduced J&K Land Grant Rules under J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, which bars lease extensions after expiry and allows properties to be auctioned under open bidding to any Indian citizen.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivIran confirms death of national security chief Ali Larijani, president Pezeshkian offers condolencesLarijani Killing Escalates Conflict: Israel admits strike on Iran chief; Hormuz oil fears growBefore the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on Aug 5, 2019, land leases were restricted to permanent residents of J&K. Under the new rules, leases of 55 out of 59 hotels in Gulmarg have expired, prompting hoteliers facing eviction to move to the HC.Qadri told TOI that the petitioners are no longer seeking adjudication before the HC, instead they have confined their relief to the consideration of their representations by the govt.While the case was still being heard by the court, the UT administration on August 3 last year took over the historic Nedous Hotel, the first property to be sealed after Gulmarg Development Authority issued a 24-hour eviction notice, though the lease had expired in 1985.Interestingly, National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said that the party will introduce Land Grants Bill in the assembly next week to undo the 2022 J&K Land Grant Rules.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Pak Missiles Could Hit US’: Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard Flags Nuclear Threat, India Left Off ListIran’s National Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed, Foreign Minister Says ‘Won’t Destabilise Tehran’Russia Confirms Jaishankar-Lavrov Phone Call On BRICS Differences Amid Iran War, Middle East Crisis’Just A Pause, I Shall Be Back’: Priyanka Chaturvedi’s Viral Farewell Speech In Rajya Sabha’Hormuz Remains Our Foremost Priority’: PM Modi Speaks To Kuwait’s Crown Prince Amid West Asia WarRussian Oil Tanker Bound for China Makes U-Turn to India as Delhi Steps Up Imports Amid Iran War’Esteemed, Kind People’: Iran Thanks India As It Receives First Medical Aid Shipment From New DelhiIndia Secures Oil Supply As Jag Laadki Ship Survives War Threat At Hormuz, Reaches Gujarat SafelyIndia On Target? Taj Mahal In Controversial US Deportation Ad Sparks Debate Over Migrant Exit Policy’Married Modi-ji’: PM Modi Laughs As Mallikarjun Kharge Cracks Joke On Deve Gowda In Rajya Sabha123PhotostoriesGudi Padwa 2026: Why do Marathi people eat Neem Leaves on the first day of the Hindu New YearYour blood test may look normal, but these hidden markers can reveal early metabolic risk (and what you can do about it)Chaitra Navratri 2026: Traditional bhog offered to 9 avatars of Goddess Durga during the 9-day festivalNot sure what to do with old pillows? Here are smart ways to reuse them5 superbikes that offer the ultimate riding experienceHow to dry clean clothes at home: A step-by-step guideUgadi 2026: 8 traditional dishes prepared on the day of festival“Bollywood fashion ka mustaqbil Hamza–Yalina ke naam”: What Ranveer Singh and Sara Arjun wore at ‘Dhurandhar 2’s’ music launch will leave you talkingDoctor recommends top 10 medical tests you shouldn’t skip post-4010 fun activities for your teen for summer vacation123Hot PicksMaternity leaveBengal police reshuffleMatthew Van DykeGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingRGUHS BSC Nursing ResultIran Security Chief Ali Larijani DeathGreen Card HoldersMiguel DiazJasprit BumrahChief Ali LarijaniSalman KhanBig Show rumoursVijay Party TVKRaghav Chadha
SRINAGAR: J&K high court has allowed the withdrawal of petitions by hotels facing eviction from Gulmarg properties on the expiry of their lease after the UT govt assured the court that it is open to a fair and viable resolution of the issue.Additional advocate general Mohsin Qadri informed the court that if the petitioners file representations within two weeks, the competent authority will hear them before taking a decision and communicating the same to each petitioner.Advocate ZA Shah, appearing for the petitioners, then sought permission to withdraw the pleas to first approach the govt.The LG administration in 2022 introduced J&K Land Grant Rules under J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, which bars lease extensions after expiry and allows properties to be auctioned under open bidding to any Indian citizen.Before the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on Aug 5, 2019, land leases were restricted to permanent residents of J&K. Under the new rules, leases of 55 out of 59 hotels in Gulmarg have expired, prompting hoteliers facing eviction to move to the HC.Qadri told TOI that the petitioners are no longer seeking adjudication before the HC, instead they have confined their relief to the consideration of their representations by the govt.While the case was still being heard by the court, the UT administration on August 3 last year took over the historic Nedous Hotel, the first property to be sealed after Gulmarg Development Authority issued a 24-hour eviction notice, though the lease had expired in 1985.Interestingly, National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said that the party will introduce Land Grants Bill in the assembly next week to undo the 2022 J&K Land Grant Rules.
