{"id":65385,"date":"2026-03-12T13:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=65385"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:58:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:58:35","slug":"jmc-working-only-on-paper-major-building-violations-surface-in-channi-himmat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/jmc-working-only-on-paper-major-building-violations-surface-in-channi-himmat\/","title":{"rendered":"JMC Working Only on Paper? Major Building Violations Surface in Channi Himmat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>7 Months After Approval, Construction Continues With Alleged Setback and Floor Area Violations \u2014 Serious Questions Raised on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jammu_Municipal_Corporation\">JMC Enforcement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65387\" src=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-12-2026-02_50_54-PM-CHANNI-JMC.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jammu:<\/strong> A major construction controversy has surfaced in <strong>Channi Himmat<\/strong>, raising serious questions about the ground-level functioning of the <strong>Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC)<\/strong>. Despite a sanctioned building plan and mandatory regulations, the ongoing construction reportedly shows <strong>multiple violations of setbacks, floor area, and approved building parameters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65389\" src=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-170x300.jpeg\" alt=\"JMC WARD 57\" width=\"170\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-170x300.jpeg 170w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-581x1024.jpeg 581w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-768x1353.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-872x1536.jpeg 872w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-696x1226.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI.jpeg 908w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The building permission <strong>BP\/ORDER\/JMC\/2025\/6595<\/strong> (Application No. JMC\/2025\/9724) was granted for a <strong>G+2 residential structure<\/strong> on land measuring <strong>11 Marla 6 Sarsai under Khasra No. 949 Min, Khata No. 525 Min, Khewat No. 114<\/strong> in Ward No. 57.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65390\" src=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI--202x300.jpeg\" alt=\"WARD 57 JMC\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI--202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI--688x1024.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI--768x1143.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI--696x1036.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-5.59.51-PM-JMC-CHANNI-.jpeg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The permission was accepted at <strong>Level-1 on 11 July 2025<\/strong>, yet even after more than <strong>seven months<\/strong>, the construction has allegedly progressed with <strong>serious deviations from the sanctioned building plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Violations Reported on Ground<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Setback Rules Completely Ignored<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The approved plan clearly specifies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Front setback:<\/strong> 5.24 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear setback:<\/strong> 2.33 meters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side setback:<\/strong> 2 meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, according to site observations, <strong>no proper setback space has been left<\/strong>, and in some portions the building appears to <strong>completely occupy the area meant for setbacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65394\" src=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-242x300.jpeg\" alt=\"JMC WARD 57 ORDER\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-242x300.jpeg 242w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-826x1024.jpeg 826w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-768x952.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-1239x1536.jpeg 1239w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-324x400.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-696x863.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI-1068x1324.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ORDER-JMC-CHANNI.jpeg 1291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a direct violation of building control provisions under the <strong>Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000<\/strong>, which strictly regulates construction distances and safety margins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65386\" src=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-233x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-233x300.jpeg 233w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-794x1024.jpeg 794w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-768x990.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-1191x1536.jpeg 1191w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-1588x2048.jpeg 1588w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-696x897.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-1068x1377.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-1920x2475.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_9686.JPG-CHANNI-WARD-57-JMC-scaled.jpeg 1986w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ THIS: <a href=\"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/g3-hostel-construction-in-ward-63-sparks-serious-questions-is-jammu-municipal-corporation-failing-its-own-laws\/\">G+3 Hostel Construction in Ward-63 Sparks Serious Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Excess Construction on Upper Floors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The approved plan states:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ground Floor:<\/strong> 159.71 sq.m<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Floor:<\/strong> 136.19 sq.m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Second Floor:<\/strong> 136.19 sq.m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, reports indicate that <strong>all floors appear to be constructed nearly equal to the ground floor area<\/strong>, suggesting <strong>significant excess construction beyond the sanctioned plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Such deviations violate <strong>FAR (Floor Area Ratio)<\/strong> and the approved building layout granted by <strong>Jammu Municipal Corporation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong Legal Provisions Potentially Violated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the allegations are verified, the construction may fall under several provisions of the <strong>Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000<\/strong> and Urban Local Body regulations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 229<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prohibits construction without proper sanction or in deviation from approved building plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 230<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Empowers the municipal authority to <strong>stop unauthorized construction and initiate demolition proceedings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 235<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allows the municipal authority to <strong>order alteration or removal of illegal structures<\/strong> constructed in violation of approved plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 253(1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provides power to issue <strong>notices against illegal construction and unauthorized development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 254<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Authorizes the municipal corporation to <strong>demolish unauthorized structures and recover demolition costs from the violator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Section 269<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provides for <strong>penalties and prosecution<\/strong> for violation of municipal building regulations.<\/p>\n<p>These provisions clearly mandate <strong>strict enforcement against illegal construction<\/strong>, including demolition and legal action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions Raised on JMC Inspection System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Municipal construction permissions are granted <strong>level-wise<\/strong>, and <strong>site inspections by municipal engineers and inspectors are mandatory before further construction is allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This raises serious questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Did any official from the Jammu Municipal Corporation actually inspect the site?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How could such large-scale violations occur if inspections were carried out?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Are enforcement drives happening only on paper while violations continue on the ground?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Public Safety at Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Urban planning experts warn that ignoring setbacks and exceeding approved floor areas can create major safety hazards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced fire access routes<\/li>\n<li>Structural load imbalance<\/li>\n<li>Poor ventilation and emergency evacuation space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Such violations not only break municipal laws but also <strong>put residents and neighbours at risk.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Call for Immediate Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Citizens are demanding that the <strong>Jammu Municipal Corporation<\/strong> take immediate action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct a <strong>fresh technical inspection of the site<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Stop further construction until verification is complete<\/li>\n<li>Initiate <strong>demolition or penalty proceedings under the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fix <strong>accountability of the officials responsible for monitoring construction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Larger Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest question remains unanswered:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the municipal enforcement system truly functioning on the ground, or is it limited to paperwork and file closures?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The case from <strong>Channi Himmat<\/strong> is now becoming a <strong>test of credibility for the enforcement mechanism of the Jammu Municipal Corporation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Months After Approval, Construction Continues With Alleged Setback and Floor Area Violations \u2014 Serious Questions Raised on JMC Enforcement Jammu: A major construction controversy has surfaced in Channi Himmat, raising serious questions about the ground-level functioning of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). 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