DM Poonch orders no Construction in flood prone areas

DM Poonch orders  no Construction in flood prone areas.

Poonch, June 13, (HS): observing that people have started construction, repair and restoration works in the flood prone areas of river Suran and Bufliaz,  District Magistrate Poonch Rahul Yadav issued an order to prevent huge damage/loss of property and life as casued during September 2014 Floods in Poonch.

The order reads that keeping in view the safety and security of life and property of general public so that the incoming flood related problems may be avoided, as Monsoon rains are approaching the DM has directed the CEO Municipal Council Poonch, BDO Poonch and BDO Surankote, not to issue any NOC for such construction in flood prone areas without the concent of Irrigation and Flood Control Department.

The order further reads that Tehsildar Haveli and Tehsildar Surankote will keep strict Vigil and take necessary action in case of any violation in flood prone areas. The order shall remain in force till further orders.