Section 24(2) in The Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board Act, 1976
(2)When any open space for purposes of ventilation or recreation has been provided by the Board in executing any housing scheme, the Board may at its option by resolution transfer such open space to the local authority concerned on completion of the scheme and thereupon such open space shall vest in, and be maintained at the expenses of, the local authority :Provided that the local authority may require the Board, before any such open space is so transferred to enclose, level, turf, drain and lay out such space and provide footpaths therein, and if necessary, to provide lamps and other apparatus for lighting it.
