Kashmir Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS) Press Release June 3, 2016 - Court Order for reservation / extension of jobs for Kashmiri Pandits
PRESS RELEASE
Kashmir Pandit
Sangarash Samiti (KPSS), the representative body of Valley based Kashmiri
Pandits is delighted to inform and share with many members of the community in
the valley and outside. The news is like a historical event for us and we
request all Valley based Kashmiri Pandits to be part of this historic event and
attend general meeting on 05.06.2016
(Sunday) at Shri Sidhi Vinayak
Mandir, Ganpatyar, Habba Kadal, Srinagar to discuss the future course of action
for settlement and rehabilitation of left out Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir
Valley.
In an order delivered
on May 31, 2016, the Hon’ble J&K High Court has in its judgment allowed our
writ petition with respect to extension of the 'PM’s Package' for jobs and rehabilitation
to the Kashmiri Pandits who did not leave the Valley following the exodus of
majority of their community members.
A writ petition
bearing no. 1986/2013 titled 'Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti and others Vs.
Union of India and others', was filed on 30.12.2013. In the petition, we had
challenged the SRO 412 dated 30.12.2009, with a request that the Five hundred
and Sixty one (561) Valley based Kashmiri Pandit community members be included
and allowed to apply for jobs and rehabilitation in respect of the Hon’ble
Prime Minister’s Package.
In this order by the
Hon’ble High Court, the State Government is directed to consider the claim of
the petitioners in accordance with the rules and to take decision preferably
within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the copy of the order.
The order given by the
J&K High Court, vindicates the struggle of the Valley based Kashmiri
Pandits represented by Kashmir Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS). It is a shot in
the arm for us in our ongoing engagement with the State for the rights of
Valley based Kashmiri Pandits, who suffer precarious existence due to the
ongoing conflict since many years.
Kashmir Pandit
Sangarsh Samiti (KPSS) is very much hopeful that the Centre as well as State
Government will separate 561 posts for Valley based Kashmiri Pandits who chose
to live in Kashmir Valley facing many challenges to their existence in the last
26 years. We have forwarded the said judgment to the concerned
authorities, as such, we urge the State Government that it will process the
matter without any delay or excuse within a period of six weeks as per the
directions of Hon’ble High Court.
We are also thankful
to our legal advisor Mr. Saleem Gupkari (Advocate), who has stood by us through
thick and thin and worked with unselfish diligence to convince the Hon’ble
Court for justice on our behalf and for the appropriate directions from the
State.
President, KPSS
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