12/07/2026
PUBLIC CLARIFICATION
It has come to the notice of the Civic Dadasara Welfare Council that a news item published in Srinagar Mail issue of 11 th July,concerning the alleged fare hike by Sumo operators on the Tral–Awantipora route has been attributed to the Council.
The Council unequivocally clarifies that it has neither issued nor authorized any person to issue any statement or representation on its behalf in this matter. Accordingly, any statement made or circulated in the name of the Council without its prior approval is wholly unauthorized, reflects only the personal views of the individual concerned, and shall not be construed as the official position of the Council.
The Civic Dadasara Welfare Council dissociates itself from all such unauthorized statements and shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising therefrom. The Council views any unauthorized use of its name, identity, or goodwill with utmost seriousness and reserves the right to take appropriate action, including legal recourse, against any person found misusing its name or falsely claiming to represent it.
Members of the public and all media organizations are requested to rely only on communications officially issued by or through the duly authorized office-bearers of the Civic Dadasara Welfare Council. No statement should be attributed to the Council unless it has been formally authorized.
Chairman
Civic Dadasara Welfare Council