BUDGAM:The Jammu and Kashmir government told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that 52 non-locals have secured domicile rights through marriage in the Budgam district.
Replying to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA from Beerwah constituency Dr Mohammad Shafi Wani, Sakina Itoo, the Minister for Health & Medical Education, said that 52 non-locals obtained domicile rights through marriage in Beerwah Tehsil of Budgam district.
The Minister said no non-local was issued a domicile certificate in the neighbouring Magan and Narbal tehsils of the same district.
Giving an overall figure, the Minister revealed that in Magam tehsil, 26,277 and in Narbal tehsil 18,921 domicile certificates have been issued to locals.
“Beerwah tehsil has the highest number of domicile certificates granted with a total of 62,343 issued to residents,” Sakina Itoo said.