Srinagar: Shopkeepers in Budshah Chowk, Srinagar, took to the streets on Thursday in protest against the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Wakf Board for sealing dozens of shops in the area, contending that the Wakf Board’s actions are arbitrary and unjust, as the matter concerning increased monthly tariffs is currently sub-judice in the court.
They said the matter is subjudice and appealed to Wakf authorities to de-seal the shops so that they will continue their business.
The shopkeepers said that the matter is related to an increase in monthly rent tariff which is sub-judice right now.
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They said they have put forth their genuine argument before the honorable court and whatever decision will come from there, it will be abided in letter and spirit by all.
“We came to know that Wakf authorities have sealed our 6 shops on Wednesday late night. We are paying rent as per agreement drafted during previous PDP-BJP coalition government. However later on Wakf Board enhanced rent without taking our side on board which however is hefty for shopkeepers to pay in present tough circumstances.
The matter is heard by honorable court and we hope a decision will come to fore soon and will be abided by all,” a shopkeeper said. He said the decision of sealing shops “arbitrarily” by Wakf Board has disappointed shopkeepers who in reply have shut their shops. He appealed Wakf authorities to de-seal their shops and allow shopkeepers to continue their business.
(KNO)
