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Joint committee constituted to assess damage in Doda district due to major cracks in houses

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) March 15, 2024 directed the constitution of a joint committee to assess the quantum of damage suffered by people whose residential structures developed cracks / damage at Nai Basti in Thathri area, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir.

"Thereafter, award 50 per cent (since the state has also admitted that some part of the fault also lies with the affected parties meaning thereby a case of contributory negligence has been pleaded) of the amount assessed as compensation, to the affected p...