DB directs decision within 4 weeks on Rajouri cricket stadium representation
16/07/2026
JAMMU, Jul 15: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, to take a decision within four weeks on a representation seeking establishment of a cricket ground or stadium on land stated to have been transferred to the department in Rajouri district.
The direction was passed by a Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani while disposing of a Public Interest Litigation filed by Advocate Mohd Rahoof Khan.
The petitioner submitted that the land had already been transferred to the Youth Services and Sports Department through government orders and orders issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, and sought directions for development of a cricket ground or stadium at the site.
The Bench noted that the petitioner had earlier approached the High Court with a similar grievance and that the previous PIL was disposed of on December 15, 2025, granting him liberty to approach the competent authorities.
Pursuant to that order, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation to the Commissioner Secretary on February 20, 2026, but alleged that no decision had been taken despite the lapse of several months.
Disposing of the PIL, the Division Bench directed the Commissioner Secretary to examine the representation and pass a reasoned speaking order in accordance with law within four weeks from the date a copy of the High Court order is served. The Court also directed that a copy of the decision be communicated to the petitioner.
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