Srinagar ,Oct 8, Oct. 9 -- The Environment Policy Group has welcomed the objectives of the Jammu & Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, aimed at simplifying procedures, reducing duplication, shortening delays and improving regulatory predictability. However, it has cautioned that in an ecologically fragile and disaster-prone region like J&K, ease of doing business must not come at the cost of environmental protection, spatial planning and public safety. The Group has raised particular concerns over Section 22, which provides powers for relaxation or modification of requirements. It said broad executive discretion could potentially alter planning requirements without following the statutory planning process.According to the Group, Mas...