The Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants (Restoration and Protection) Bill, 2025, proposed by Tanvir Sadiq (a member of the National Conference party), aims to repeal the Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Rules, 2022, reinstating the protections established under the 1960 rules. This bill is particularly significant for the tourism sector, where many leaseholders face eviction due to expired leases. Critics, including opposition leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), argue that the bill serves elite interests, particularly benefiting influential hotels like the Nedous Hotel in Gulmarg, which has historical ties to the National Conference. The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, has signaled support for the bill's introduction, emphasizing the need for legislative discussion before a final decision is made. The bill's passage is crucial as it could prevent the forced auction of properties, which would disproportionately affect local businesses. The political landscape surrounding this bill reflects ongoing tensions regarding land ownership and the balance between local and non-local interests in Jammu and Kashmir, especially following the significant policy shifts post-2019 that opened land ownership to non-residents.