GCC flags concerns over J&K Ease of Doing Business Act, seeks review of provisions

Srinagar, Oct 9 (UNI) The Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC) on Friday raised concerns over several provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Ease of Doing Business Act, arguing that its emphasis on facilitating investments and entrepreneurship could adversely affect ordinary citizens, the environment, urban planning and local employment. Addressing a press conference, chairman of the Group, Khursheed Ahmad Ganai, a former bureaucrat, said the government's objective of promoting investment, encouraging entrepreneurship and generating employment was commendable, but the implementation framework required a thorough review to prevent unintended consequences. "We are not against the government. The intention is good, but there…