Selakui Nagar Panchayat members expressed strong dissatisfaction at a board meeting on Thursday over the continued delay in transferring land ownership to the civic body. They said the Nagar Panchayat has not received ownership of its land nearly 2 years after its formation, affecting several development works.
The meeting was chaired by Nagar Panchayat president Sumit Chaudhary. Members reviewed earlier proposals and recorded objections on some issues, including land ownership, alleged encroachments on government land, internal road construction and trade-tax collection.
Land ownership and alleged encroachments
Members said the Nagar Panchayat should urgently discuss the ownership issue with the Revenue Department. They linked the delay to difficulties in carrying out development work and called for action to resolve the matter.
The board also discussed alleged illegal construction on government land. Members said applications had been sent several times to the District Magistrate and the government regarding the alleged encroachments, but appropriate action had not yet been taken.
The meeting did not establish the ownership of any disputed property or record a finding against a specific person. The concerns were raised as matters requiring administrative attention.
Jamanpur trenching ground proposal remains pending
A proposal to establish a trenching ground in Jamanpur was placed before the board. Members decided to keep it under consideration until details about its operation and the activities planned there are presented to the board.
The decision means the proposal remains pending rather than being approved at this meeting. Members sought clearer information before taking it forward.
Roads and ward-wise development details
The poor condition of the Nagar Panchayat’s internal roads was also discussed. Members said complete information about proposed and completed development works in each ward should be presented to the concerned ward member and the board.
They said ward-wise details would help the board review the works being planned and those already carried out. The meeting did not announce a specific construction schedule or funding amount for the roads.
Trade-tax collection paused
The board considered the issue of markets operating on private land and the collection of trade tax from them. It decided to stop trade-tax collection for the time being.
The meeting was attended by Executive Officer RD Pathak and members Vinod Kaimani, Deepak Kandari, Arshad Ali, Pankaj Thapa, Anil Nautiyal, Kalpana Kohli, Nirmala Devi, Rajesh Pradhan, Poonam Rana, Ambika Chauhan and Harish, among others.
Conclusion
The Selakui board’s key decisions were to seek action on delayed land ownership, demand more information on the Jamanpur trenching-ground proposal and pause trade-tax collection for now. The board also sought clearer ward-wise planning for development works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why were Selakui Nagar Panchayat members upset?
Members objected that the Nagar Panchayat had not received ownership of its land nearly 2 years after formation, which they said was affecting development work.
Q. What did members say about government land?
They raised concerns about alleged encroachments and construction on government land. They said applications had been sent to the District Magistrate and the government, but appropriate action had not yet been taken.
Q. What happened to the Jamanpur trenching-ground proposal?
The proposal was kept under consideration. Members sought details about its operation and proposed activities before further action.
Q. What road issue was discussed?
Members discussed the poor condition of internal roads and sought complete ward-wise details of proposed and completed development works.
Q. What was decided about trade tax?
The board decided to stop trade-tax collection for the time being in connection with markets operating on private land.
