WP(C)/2996/2026 of INHABITANTS OF VILLAGE JOURA KHURD TH. HASSAM DIN AND ANOTHER Vs UT OF J AND K TH. COMMISSIONER SECETARY YOUTH SERVICES AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT, JAMMU AND OTHERS on 19 September 2026

ORDER

19.09.2026

1. The prayer made in this petition is with regard to the direction to the respondents to review their decision regarding the proposed construction of a public sports ground/stadium upon or alongside the land of High School Joura Khurd, Tehsil Kahara, District Doda, and further to direct the respondents not to undertake, continue or complete any construction or make any permanent change in the nature and use of the school land.

2. The petitioners, who are the residents of Village Khurd, are aggrieved of the proposed construction of a stadium near the school premises and seek its shifting to the alternative site.

3. This Court is of the view that the establishment of sports infrastructure and a stadium is to be considered by the respondent authorities, who are the best judges of the site which is most suitable for construction of the proposed stadium. Sr. No. 44

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4. In view of the aforesaid, learned counsel for the petitioners seeks to withdraw the present petition with liberty to approach the concerned authorities with their representation.

2. Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn, with liberty as prayed for.

(Sindhu Sharma) Judge Jammu 19.09.2026 Amit