India, Oct. 28 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday rejected a Bill moved by PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para that sought recognition of proprietary rights over state and Kacharai lands, saying the government cannot legalize illegal occupation of state property.

Speaking in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Omar Abdullah asked Para to withdraw the Bill, stating that such a move would go against existing laws and land regulations. "We cannot legalize illegal occupation of state land," the Chief Minister said as per KNS.

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