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JMC Seals 46 Shops Over Unpaid Dues in Jammu and Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation (JMC) sealed 46 shops after they failed to clear municipal dues. The action is part of a broader enforcement drive to ensure compliance with local regulations.
The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation (JMC) sealed 46 shops in the state after they failed to pay municipal dues. The action was taken following a review of outstanding payments for rent, electricity, and other municipal charges.
The sealed premises include a mix of retail outlets, eateries, and service centers located across different parts of the city. JMC officials cited repeated non‑payment as the primary reason for the closures.
In a statement, the corporation said the sealing is a measure to enforce compliance with municipal regulations and warned that further non‑payment could lead to legal action against the owners.
Shop owners have expressed concern and are seeking clarification from JMC. The corporation has opened a grievance portal for owners to settle their dues and avoid future closures.
The sealed premises include a mix of retail outlets, eateries, and service centers located across different parts of the city. JMC officials cited repeated non‑payment as the primary reason for the closures.
In a statement, the corporation said the sealing is a measure to enforce compliance with municipal regulations and warned that further non‑payment could lead to legal action against the owners.
Shop owners have expressed concern and are seeking clarification from JMC. The corporation has opened a grievance portal for owners to settle their dues and avoid future closures.