Nine J&K properties vacated by Hindus restored: Government in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Nine properties in Kashmir that were vacated by Hindus who were forced to move out in the wake of terrorist violence decades ago, have been restored to these migrants, the home ministry has told the Rajya Sabha.
Replying to a question on Wednesday, MoS Nityanand Rai said as many as 520 Hindu migrants had returned to Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, for taking up jobs under the Prime Minister’s development package announced in 2015.
“Regarding restoration of properties in Kashmir to its rightful and original owner, 9 properties have been restored, as per the information provided by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir,” he added.
Under the J&K Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection & Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997, district magistrates concerned are the legal custodians of the immovable properties of migrants, who take suo motu action on eviction proceedings in cases of encroachment. The migrants can also request DMs in such cases, the home ministry said on Wednesday.