JAMMU, July 15 -- The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the J&K Government to file a detailed affidavit within four weeks, explaining the steps taken for establishing 98 new Fire and Emergency Service Stations, including one at Manjakote in Rajouri district.
A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Kumar and Justice Mohd Yousuf Wani issued the direction in a Public Interest Litigation filed by advocate Mohd Rahoof Khan, seeking establishment of a Fire and Emergency Service Station in Tehsil Manjakote.
The Court noted that the Director, Fire and Emergency Services, had recommended the establishment of 98 new stations through a communication dated June 23, 2021. The proposed Manjakote station was also inc...