Naeem Akhtar evicted from Govt accomodation, Notices served to all legislators, say officials

Eviction notices have been sent to former legislators residing in government accommodations in Kashmir. An official of the Estates Department told a local news agency that eviction notices have been served to all former legislators residing in government accommodations in Kashmir.

“All former legislators have been asked to vacate official residences immediately. We have received orders from higher authorities to vacate all these leaders from official residences. All those who are not in government have to vacate the official residences,” the official said.

PDP leader and former Minister Naeem Akhtar has vacated the government accommodation. After serving the notice to him, he handed over the keys of the quarter to concerned officials,” the official said. Naeem Akhtar was evicted from an official residence in Srinagar’s Gupkar Road on Thursday hours after serving him notice.

Director Estates J&K, Subash Chibber said he was out of the station. He said, “Officials in Srinagar might have taken the decision. It’s better to talk to them about this development,” said Chibber according to sources.

A senior official of the Estates Department in Srinagar confirmed that eviction notices have been served to former legislators.

Meanwhile, the official said, “ he was not aware whether similar notices have been served to BJP leaders who are residing in government quarters.”